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10 Wordplay 12 History: Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Appear on Visalia’s Scoreboard 20 Local Adventure: National Parks vs. National Forests 22 Sip: ‘Cheers’ to Father’s Day 46 Business Profile: Smile Central Valley 50 Literary Arts: J.G. Quintel – "Regular Show" had roots in Hanford 54 Kudos: Visalia Chamber of Commerce 2015 State of Business Expo & Visalia Miracle League 56 Happenings
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ON THE COVER: The Jefferis home features beautiful landscaping, along with a trickling fountain placed in the front courtyard. PICTURED: The lit gazebo in the “secret garden” is an ideal place to sit and enjoy a cool summer evening.
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ave you ever experienced that moment when someone perfectly articulates something that’s been sitting in the back of your mind, and says it in a way that switches on a light bulb? This happened to me most recently at the Visalia Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, when hundreds of business owners and managers came together to promote their services and share insights about running successful businesses in Visalia. The message that resonated with me came from Natalie Fronczek of Goodies Cookies: “If you love to bake - work for a bakery; if you want to own a bakery - buy a bakery.” Coincidentally, within days, family friend Dan Gordon, brew master and co-founder of Gordon Biersch Brewing Company, was quoted in the Silicon Valley Business Journal with the same sentiment: “just because your friends tell you you’re an amazing cook does not mean you are prepared to handle the complexities of running a restaurant.” Although I understand, and am an active participant in this philosophy (I am not a graphic designer), it was nice to hear what I already knew. I appreciate the Chamber’s efforts in putting together the Expo, for both the opportunity we had in showcasing our talents, but also for the panel discussion among business leaders. It’s amazing what you can learn from your peers, when you sit down for a few minutes and listen; really listen. It is always a win to walk away with even one golden nugget about ways to make yourself, or your company, better. For me, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily routine, and not spend nearly enough time on the vision. If that sound I just heard was a groan, then let me encourage you to take a look at the next conference coming to Visalia in August – the Global Leadership Summit. The Global Leadership Summit is a twoday event that, last year, was telecast live to more than 191,000 people globally, and to 300 business leaders here in Visalia. The simulcast elaborates on the concept that companies are better when the leaders are better, and as far as I can tell, that’s what every business owner wants – to have a better, more successful company. It is what allows us to employ more people, who in turn spend their money in Visalia, and to give back to local organizations and nonprofits – part of our mission at Lifestyle Magazine and publisher, DMI Agency. If you’re a business leader, or you want to be, be sure to check out our Happenings section on page 58 to learn how to attend the simulcast. Another topic important for Visalia businesses and the community as a whole is, of course, water. With the platform we have as a local magazine in this community, we’d like to encourage everyone to follow the new water regulations recently put into place. It’s only by pulling together for conservation that we will ensure the best possible outcome for getting through this dreadful drought.
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NEWS ON WRITING, BOOKS, AND THE WORLD OF PUBLISHING Text by Diane Slocum
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t’s somewhat obscure, but fans of musicals such as “My Fair Lady” may be aware that May 20 is Liza Doolittle Day. This comes from a line in her song where she fantasizes that the king proclaims this day as hers. In Killers of the King, the Men Who Dared to Execute Charles by Charles Spencer (Bloomsbury Press, January 2015), the new king of England, Charles II, makes a far deadlier proclamation when he goes after the tribunal who waged civil war and executed his father. Spencer tells the stories of these men as they met their fate at the hands of a vengeful king. Spencer studied at Eton and Magdalen colleges and was a reporter on the Today Show. He has authored four historical books. While Eliza had to learn to speak and behave like a lady, teenagers might want to learn not to drink from the toilet bowl, or at least that’s a line Alex J. Packer uses to get their attention in How Rude! The Teen Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out (Free Spirit Publishing, second edition, 2014). The updated version includes advice on cyber manners as well as everything from introductions to hygiene, all presented in a light-hearted manner.
Recent events held at the store include a Wild About Books writer’s conference featuring local authors such as Bonnie Hearn Hill and Hazel Dixon Cooper. Another event was the Miss Clovis Book Drive for the Marjaree Mason Center, which included book signings by local authors such as James Brock and Linda Bulla, and activities for children. An open mic night for poetry and prose is held on Fridays. A book club also meets on Fridays. The current book is Ulysses by James Joyce. The June selection will be Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. They also buy books, but be sure to read their website for instructions. Look for information at www.clovisbookbarn.com.
Valley Writers Before Kevin Costner and Niki Caro took on the story of “McFarland,” Fresno’s Mark Arax covered much of the same territory with Coach White and his runners for a series of articles in the Los Angeles Times. The team did not win the 1997 championship that year, but garnered their seventh victory in 1999. Arax’s reporting whetted Hollywood’s appetite for the story, but no one came up with a good script. His still gripping articles can be found by googling Mark Arax McFarland.
Scholarships The UCLA Extension Writers’ Program Scholarship is aimed at fostering the talent of promising writers from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Each scholar may enroll in three Writers’ Program courses during a one-year period. These may be taken onsite or online. Income restrictions apply. The deadline is June 29. Details at: www.writers.uclaextension.edu/ scholarship.
Valley Book Stores Local book stores throughout the valley offer a wide selection of books and much more. One example is A Book Barn in Old Town Clovis. The store carries used, rare, out-of-print, and signed first editions. Their titles are offered on Amazon and ABE Books, by email or phone call, as well as at the Clovis store. 10
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Writers’ Retreat The deadline for application for the fall Mesa Refuge Residency Program is June 1. The first session will be held September 18 through October 1. Three other sessions will follow with the latest beginning on October 30. The retreat focuses on writings that help create a more just and sustainable world, including the subjects of the environment, economic and social justice. The retreat home in Point Reyes Station provides a quiet and inspiring setting. Details at: www.mesarefuge.org.
Writing Contests The Literal Lattè Short Story Contest accepts all styles of unpublished stories under 2,000 words. The fee is $10 for up to three stories. Postmark deadline is June 30. Details at: www.literal-latte.com/contests. The Winning Writers North Street Book Prize offers up to $1,500 for the selected self-published books. The prize includes marketing services. Most themes are accepted. Categories are mainstream,
literary and genre fiction, and creative nonfiction. The maximum length is 150,000 words. Entry fee is $50. A collection of short stories counts as one entry. Deadline is June 30. Details at: www.winningwriters.com/our-contests. Choosing a Title A recent online Writers’ Digest article, “How to Choose Your Novel’s Title: Let Me Count 5 Ways,” points out that The Great Gatsby would probably never have sold if its title remained Trimalchio in West Egg. Cindy Fazzi offers suggestions such as titling the book with the protagonist’s name or occupation. The Last Word “I demand that my books be judged with utmost severity, by knowledgeable people who know the rules of grammar and of logic, and who will seek beneath the footsteps of my commas the lice of my thought in the head of my style.” – (Louis Aragon, 1897-1982)
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isalia has loved baseball for a long time. Whether it was kids throwing a ball on the playground for fun, merchant teams competing against each other for bragging rights, or minor league baseball teams preparing their players for the “majors,” the town has always considered the sport as special. But love for baseball wasn’t limited to those that played the game. Spectators in the stands also loved the national past time, and cheered for their favorite team every chance they got. Hooping and hollering was easy when the team was present to watch, but excitement was harder to muster when a team was not there to cheer it on. But in the 1920s, a high-tech spectator option was introduced to Visalia – a way for fans to “see” their favorite team, even when they were playing literally thousands of miles away. The 1928 World Series was expected to be a popular one in Visalia. The National League champion St. Louis Cardinals, and the American League champion New York Yankees, were going head-to-head. The Cardinals were 2-1 favorites and they were predicted to take the series in five games. Visalia department stores were encouraging consumers to get radios installed in time for the series, and Sweet’s department store planned to open up their furniture department for those fans who wanted to hear the game in the comfort of their showroom. Even the Automotive Supply Co. extended an invitation to listen to the games in their shop on the company’s new “Radiola 60.”
PICTURED: The scoreboard as it appeared at the Western Auto Supply Co. at Bridge and Main streets.
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And a few fortunate followers were planning to listen to the games on their own radios. For others, another option was being worked on for the games, and the World Series was a perfect contest to highlight it. Exactly who introduced the relatively new technology to Visalia is not known, but clearly the Western Auto Supply Co. and the Visalia Times-Delta newspaper played a big part. In September 1928, the Delta revealed their partnership arrangement with the local Western Auto. Their story headline announced “World Series to be Played on Scoreboard.” The newspaper went on to describe what was in store for the local fans and boasted that thanks to the electric scoreboard, the World Series would come to Visalia. They added, “Baseball fans of Visalia and vicinity will see the World Series games this year play by play on the giant Western AutoTimes Delta electrically operated scoreboard to be erected at the Western Auto Company store.” Vernon “Hack” Denner, an electrical expert with the Western Auto Company, and Frank Dodd, Visalia’s Western Auto store manager, were asked to build the sophisticated piece of equipment. It would have more than a mile and a half of electrical wiring inside, an intricate switchboard to control its many functions, and 79 colored lights. There would be a white baseball field diagram outlined against a black background with team rosters listed on each side of the diamond. Incorporated into the scoreboard would be an elaborate radio system with Western Air Patrol loud speakers directed toward the crowd. All of the many scoreboard features would be incorporated into a special booth, which was to be built on Bridge Street at Main next to the Western Auto store’s west wall. On October 4, 1928, opening day of the series, the
scoreboard was complete and in place. Benches lined Bridge Street as fans arrived. At 10:15 a.m., the animated scoreboard with radio broadcast provided a pre-game show. At 10:30 a.m., the first game of the series began with hundreds of local baseball fans gathered in front of the board ready for action. Francis Lawless, an employee of Western Auto, was in charge and manipulated the scoreboard as strikes, balls, and hits were announced on radio loudspeakers. The crowd loved it and watched intently as Yankee powerhouses Babe Ruth doubled to right field, and Lou Gehrig knocked Ruth in with another double. At the end of the first inning, the Yankees led the Cardinals 1-0, and by the end of the first game, the Yankees had won 4-1. The Visalia crowd obviously enjoyed the action they saw on the scoreboard, and the series provided plenty to watch. In a surprise finish, the Yankees crushed the Cardinals in a four game sweep, and became the world champions. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were the game series heroes and seemed to dominate the scoreboard action. Together the two sluggers hit safely 16 times out of 27 at bats. Ruth set a series record with a .625 batting average and set a four game series record with 10 hits. Gehrig had a series .545 batting average and knocked in a record nine runs. After the World Series, local baseball fans approached Frank Dodd of Western Auto and asked if the electric scoreboard could be used for the upcoming Coast League pennant championship between San Francisco and Sacramento. Dodd agreed, and the scoreboard was committed for the October 11 game. And there was more in store for the big scoreboard. By popular demand, it was set up again the following year by Western Auto and the Times-Delta for the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Athletics match-up in the 1929 World Series. PICTURED: The Western Auto Supply Co. was located in the California Hotel building, shown here. The building no longer stands.
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n the same way that Tulare County is on the lookout for the next generation of great community leaders, local nonprofits and charities are beginning to appeal to a variety of supporters, some with fewer years under their belt. No event seems to embody this more than FoodLink’s Kentucky Derby Party, which took place on May 2 at Visalia Country Club. The lawn at the country club was a sea of pastels as the venue transformed into an old-fashioned Kentucky Derby gathering. There were no women or men to be found, only ladies and gents with larger-than-life hats and vibrant bow ties. While the gals sipped mint juleps and the lads puffed on stogies from the cigar bar, they were serenaded by the Alabama Bow Ties, playing some good old fashion Bluegrass. For the 7th year in a row, FoodLink has put on this highly anticipated event, and each year proves to be a hit. It’s something different for Tulare County that gives residents the opportunity to get a little dolled up and spend an afternoon in a different era, betting on horse races and enjoying the light-hearted atmosphere. Not only that, but it’s an opportunity for people from different generations to contribute and show support for a great cause. A $40 ticket allows each guest to enjoy unlimited hors d’oeuvres, complimentary champagne, live entertainment, participation in the races, and beautiful scenery, all while supporting FoodLink. Hollis Fernandez, FoodLink’s vice president of the board, recognizes the importance of fostering support from the area’s next generation of leaders through events like this. “Our parents aren't going to be around forever to keep the
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ball rolling,” said Fernandez. “We have a large number of nonprofits, all doing great work in this community. The more of us supporting them, the better off those nonprofits are as they help our community and our local economy.” Guests of all ages participated in this year’s fancy hat and bow tie contests, judged by Council Member Amy Shuklian. Whoever said, “real men wear pink” probably attended quite a few Kentucky Derby parties, as that seemed to be an overwhelming theme among the men this year. And, a first in Kentucky Derby history, the winning fancy hat wasn’t picked because of it’s size or extravagance, but rather because every item the young woman was wearing was “more than 50 years old,” making it truly vintage. The main draw to the Kentucky Derby, however, is of course the horse races. Throughout the afternoon, guests had the opportunity to bid on three separate races with $1,000 in “Derby Dollars,” the betting currency for FoodLink’s event. While the first two races shown on the large screens were from Kentucky Derby’s past, the live horse races at Churchill Downs were streamed at exactly 3:24 p.m. Fernandez says guest’s competitive nature definitely comesto life during the races. “Everyone loves the large screens, theband, the venue, and the atmosphere that we create, but watching the running of the derby on large screens throughout the event is really the highlight,” said Fernandez. “People get really involved in betting with the Derby Dollars and everyone has their own strategy to win.” After American Pharaoh’s one-length win, the long lines at
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C CHARITY the collection booths proved he was a crowd favorite before and, of course, after the race. Those who collected their winnings in Derby Dollars could then use their winnings to bid on the items during the live auction. For many, FoodLink’s Kentucky Derby event isn’t just about the activities, the fancy hats, and the horse races, but they are there to support and raise funds to provide food and nutrition services for the hungry and malnourished in Tulare County. It’s estimated that this year’s event raised around $60,000, most of which will go toward FoodLink’s SmartPack program, Nutrition on the Go, the summer lunch program, food pantry distribution, and more. Over the past year, FoodLink has encountered some exciting changes, including the addition of their new executive director, Sarah Ramirez, PhD. MPH. She has been fundamental in bringing about FoodLink’s new vision by partnering with farmers, schools, service organizations, and more to provide healthy food options to those in need throughout Tulare County. “We are in a rebirth stage right now, moving from a more traditional food bank that just distributes poundage of food, toward becoming a nutrition bank, a resource to families and food pantries for nutrition education and nutritious foods,” said Fernandez. “Our goal is not to fill bellies one at a time, but to fill them repeatedly and educate families on how to do that in sustainable and healthful way.” FoodLink of Tulare County will also be moving to a new building in Exeter, which will feature a teaching kitchen, gardens, and classrooms to go along with larger cold storage, top of the line repack stations, and sufficient food storage. The board is very optimistic about the changes that are to come for FoodLink and for the health of Tulare County as a whole. “I am so excited to see to what amazing new heights she [Ramirez} will bring FoodLink and the change we will be able to exact in our community,” said Fernandez. PAGE 16: PICTURED: A beautifully decorated hat for the Kentucky Derby party. PAGE 17: TOP LEFT: Kristen Stockton, Leslie Ritchie, and Heather Ruggles. MIDDLE LEFT: Sue Giampietro and Margaret Moholt. BOTTOM LEFT: Olivia Holvick, the winner of the ladies hat contest, dressed in all 50s vintage clothing. TOP RIGHT: Patti Ramirez, Anna Gaither, and Nicole Brooks. BOTTOM RIGHT: Many men lined up to be judged for the outfi t competition. PAGE 18: TOP: Mia Martinez, Danielle Phillips, and Cindy Clifton helping out at the front table for the Kentucky Derby party. MIDDLE: Brett Swanson and John McMahan shaking hands after the men’s outfi t competition. BOTTOM: Two members from the Alabama Bow Ties band.
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ave you heard the phrase “Can’t tell a waltz from a tango?” If so, we have our own question to ask: “Can you really tell a park from a forest?” Living so close to Sequoia National Forest, Sequoia National Park, and Sierra National Forest, I bet you didn’t even know there was a difference. With summer trips being planned and the weather getting warmer, this calls for more time spent outdoors, and it’s best to be educated about the “do’s and don’ts’” of each. While both aim to preserve the natural land, there are a few rules that need to be followed. Before you head up to the park, here’s what you need to keep in mind to help distinguish the two. National Parks Typically, National Parks are mainly for “ooing” and “ahhing” at the Giant Sequoias. In an attempt to preserve what is left of the National Parks for the future generations to enjoy, most recreational activities are prohibited; those include off-highway vehicles, hunting, and other commercial endeavors. National Parks serve as the unimpaired portion that should be kept clear for education and enjoyment. This is where you’ll find a Park Ranger. Do: Bring your camera, as there will be plenty of trees and views you will want to keep for memories. Go camping; be sure you are set up to stay in a designated campground. Don't: Bring your dog, unless you intend on leaving them in campgrounds. Dogs are not allowed on trails. Collect souvenirs. In order to keep the parks restored, they ask that you leave things where you found them. Feed the wildlife. National Forests The forests surrounding the parks are for the public to enjoy, with more of a recreational focus – mountain biking, hunting, horseback riding, you name it. Also, forests are considered a mix of diversity between the forest and grasslands, meaning that a forest can be preserved for the use of cattle grazing, lumber, and recreation. This is where you’ll find a Forest Ranger. Do: Build a fire. Only after you gain a permit and take special precautions though. Ride a bike. Be sure to ask which trails permit bicycles, and bike away. Bring your pup. Dogs can venture on trails while attached to a 6 ft. leash. Don't: Drive off-road. Staying on the roads is safest in both parks and forests.
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Text by Ryan Lapadula
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ather’s Day is coming up and you likely got him the usual; a nice geometric necktie, a gift card to a steakhouse, or maybe a set of golf club head covers? Honestly, Father’s Day is the most popular “holiday” for cliché gifts. While on Mother’s Day the women get brunch, pedicures, manicures, massages, among many other luxurious gestures, the men get stuff. And guys are usually fine with stuff, but if you want to make this day extra special, get him a little something to accompany his brand new set of cuff links. Enter: BEER. Nothing says “dad” like beer. In the 60s, men used to drink beer from a can they opened with a real can opener before and after they mowed the lawn. Fast-forward half a century and men are still guzzling the barley-pop during any permitting occasion. Beer is the official beverage of “dad,” and why should that change? Honestly, no matter how terrible the gift you get your father is, if you supplement it with a great six-pack, you will get the approval of a lifetime. And Father’s Day, falling in the summer, offers many opportunities to ‘wow’ that outstanding man in your life. Obviously, in this hot oven that we so lovingly call the valley, a crisp, more refreshing brew will be the best choice, but this does not limit the options; in fact, there is almost an infinite selection of local and craft beers that will make a man salivate during a 100-degree day.
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TO FATHER’S DAY Lagers are a definite go-to. Being the default summer beverage of any man, these beers can quench a thirst while also satisfying any desire to kick the feet up and relax. Lagers (and pilsners) can be found anywhere that sells alcohol. From grocery stores to specialty markets, the lager is one of the most popular, and economical, forms of beer on the market. If you are looking for something with a bit more octane, you might try a pale ale. Not as hoppy or harsh as an IPA (Indian pale ale), but with more character than a lager, this Americanstyle brew is perfect for lounging and watching baseball after a meal. Typically, hops are the primary taste, but they do not overpower the hints of malts and accent notes. Finally, for a perfect complement to any 100-degree pool/ BBQ party, the wheat beer just might be the answer. Growing in popularity, these beers offer an avenue for fruit garnishes from oranges to lemons, to limes, and even watermelon wedges. The reason these brews are so refreshing is that they are made from a lighter grain (wheat) and can be infused and flavored very easily. So don’t worry about that Oxford-cut shirt and dartboard you got your dad for Father’s Day. With the right six-pack, he will love you more than you deserve. This day is not about gifts; it is about thoughtfulness, and any father would appreciate the thought from a thoroughly contemplated selection of beer more than a personalized jersey. Cheers to the day for dads!
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THE JEFFERIS HOME
WHERE HAPPINESS IS HOME GROWN
Text by Christopher Wilder | Photos by Taylor Johnson
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ike and Sheri Jefferis moved to Visalia in 1989, began establishing themselves in the community, building a home together. “Time [and] investment,” says Sheri, “that’s what makes a house yours.” For about 20 years, the Jefferis had a chunk of time to make their home here, in Visalia. Continues Sheri, “A home is the care, the work, the love you put into it.” But for the Jefferis, home is just as much the care, the work, and the love they put out of it. At least, excepting a really slick pantry, that’s the case with the home the Jefferis purchased in 2009. Since relocating back to Visalia after a yearlong stint in Monterey – which must have been a grueling experience – the Jefferis have poured more time (and concrete) into their exterior plans than interior renovations. And while the Jefferis admit their back yard is a work in progress, the house already boasts its very own secret garden. “We’ve always loved to garden,” says Sheri. So much, in fact, that when the Jefferis first met, Sheri may have mistaken her husband-to-be Mike for a garden that needed watering. “We were both attending Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and I ran into him at a party and poured beer on him,” she laughs. “Yeah, on purpose. I needed to get his attention.” Mike obviously didn’t mind – too much. The couple celebrates their 35th anniversary this September.
TOP: Just off the living room, the dining room table is set with vibrant colors. LEFT: A Gary Hoey autographed guitar is hung in the den.
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Since Sheri got her quarry, she’s turned her attention from pouring beer on her husband to watering their planters. Though she also admits, “Mike actually does the gardening more than me.” There’s even the signpost in the planters to prove the point: “Mike’s garden,” it reads. The division of labor makes sense, though, considering Mike’s career. “My job at Wells Fargo,” says Mike, “is running the agricultural lending side from Kings, Tulare, and San Luis Obispo counties, all the way north to the Oregon border.” From the lending side, Mike already deals with a kind of green, but on the ground he’s around the natural, edible kind. In other words, through his work, Mike spends a lot of time in some very large gardens. “Yeah, I see a lot of farms, a lot of dairies,” he says. “So having a garden just feels right.” While that career has mostly kept Mike’s feet planted in the soil, it’s also contributed to the Jefferis moving about. And as anybody with a green thumb knows, that makes it tough to plant seeds and let roots grow. They lived in LA, Fresno (where Sheri’s family is from), then Visalia, and in 2008, Mike’s work brought the family to Monterrey. A year later, Mike got a call. “My boss calls me up and asks if I’d be willing to move back to Visalia.” Mike asked his boss, “you do know I’m living in Monterey, right?” Moving is never easy, especially away from a city like Monterey, but coming back to Visalia eased the sting. “We were happy to come back,” says Mike, “it was a coming home.”
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The move from Monterey to Visalia was a quick turnaround, and they hadn’t much time to make the move, “but there was just no question when we walked into this house,” says Sheri. “We looked at probably eight houses that day, and this was the first… But we actually came back to this house, and decided this was the house we wanted,” says Mike. Of the four-bedroom and three-bath house, Mike says, “the floor plan fit us well, the backyard fit us well.” A good fit with room to grow. “It was really different from what we were used to,” Sheri says about their then three-year-old home. “We’d just never lived in a brand-new house before…The tall ceilings, the bookcases, it was exciting. And it’s really open,” she adds, “a great house to entertain because of that. I don’t feel hidden when in the kitchen.” With open space to fill, the Jefferis took to decorating the home. “We didn’t hire anybody, it’s something we enjoy doing together,” though Sheri laughs to admit, “we argue about where something should be sometimes. I’ll move it and he’ll notice the next day and ask, ‘did you move this?’ He’s very observant.”
The result: “It’s comfortable, it’s elegant, it just works,” says Sheri. “That’s what we tried to do… I’ve been in homes where you don’t want to sit anywhere, or touch anything, or mess it up.” No, the Jefferis wanted a home where they could recline, relax, read a book. “I’m a large reader,” says Mike, and the many-colored spines of books line the shelves that also bookend the living room hearth. When the Jefferis moved in, cupboard-like drawers covered the shelves, “so we just decided to pull those off,” says Mike. Other than reading by the hearth, the Jefferis enjoy their front patio, a quiet space enveloped by a stacked-stone wall. They added the front gate to create more privacy, and stained the concrete a warmer color to match the home’s exterior. When the Jefferis bought the home, the stacked-stone veneer also covered an arch about their front entry. “We really love that stone look,” says Sheri, so the Jefferis stacked the stone higher, creating a full façade, suggesting an old world style, complemented by a tiered fountain and a slender olive tree. Mike didn’t actually stack the stone himself, though it TOP: The modern kitchen features granite counter tops with stainless steel appliances. LEFT: The master bedroom features it’s own door to the backyard, along with custom portraits by local artist, Ellen Milinich. L I F E S T Y L E | M AY 2 015
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TOP: Piper’s doghouse, handmade by Mike. BOTTOM: Box plots featured in the Jefferis backyard grow all sorts of vegetables, including onions and lettuce.
wasn’t out of the realm of possibility. “Oh, he’s very handy,” says Sheri, praising her husband. Mike admits he enjoys spending time in his garage; he even built a small house for their dog Piper. As for their dog and new kitten, “that’s the other thing about this house,” says Sheri, “it’s their house, we just happen to live here.” Mike also used his handyman skills to renovate their pantry. “It’s a pretty amazing pantry,” says Sheri, and Mike laughs, “you wouldn’t normally say a pantry is an interesting part of the house, but it is in our house.” They took wrapping paper from canned goods and applied
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it as wallpaper. “Mike put crown molding, framed it all out,” Sheri explains, “and we’ve got mason jars and chalkboard paint.” The Jefferis’ pantry probably looks full even when empty, but, considering Sheri’s recent hobby, probably never happens. “Canning is a completely new thing for me,” laughs Sheri, “I’ve had no idea what I’m doing.” But thanks to Mike’s garden, in these summer months, the Jefferis have more fruit and produce than they know what to do with. “What else am I going to do with all this fruit, these tomatoes,” Sheri laughs. “Even after we gave stuff away to neighbors, there was still a boatload of stuff,” says Mike. So Sheri, whose friends have begun
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calling Martha, took to canning, making jam, jellies, salsa,“everything you can think of,” she says. Since Sheri retired about a year ago, she’s used the opportunity to slow down the cooking process, enjoy it more. And between their garden and kitchen, “now I have the tools.” Sheri jokes, “I am just like really, really domesticated.” Inside and out, the house is a closed circle, from garden soil to kitchen table. How the Jefferis have used their backyard has made their home such a good fit. “We have the pool area, but we wanted to create a completely separate area,” says Mike, “a secrete garden concept… So we completely redid the side yard, [which] used to be just lawn. Everything back there we planted.” The Jefferis let the hedges grow, added an archway covered in morning glories. Mike built wooden rectangular planters for his greens, laid the area with pea gravel and bark. Stone slabs snuggly fit together like puzzle pieces, creating a pathway to a Gazebo, a swing, a reading space, “another world, if you will,” says Mike. “It’s really a work in progress, though,” says Mike, “we’re a couple years away from when the trees fully mature.” There are fruit trees and ornamentals, plums, cherry, apricot, peach, “and we don’t know what that one is, but it’s a cool one,” laughs Mike, describing its lithe, drooping branches. 32
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While their trees are still maturing, the seasonal produce is growing faster and Sheri can hardly keep up with the canning. Mike plants in dirt he recieved from one of his customers, and the planters are bursting with heads of romaine, which Mike describes as “lettuce on steroids.” And whatever’s in that dirt, says Mike, grows fast, be it broccoli, peppers, or lettuce. You might wonder if Mike gets tired of his garden, since he spends his days on others’ farms. But Mike insists, “no, I actually like it.” He enjoys watching the process, from seed to dinner plate. That process, the growth cycle of lettuce and maturing fruit trees, will always be a work in progress. Growth doesn’t stop unless we uproot the mess and start over. The Jefferis haven’t any plans for that, though they’ve moved around in the past.
As for this garden, says Sheri, “it just has to grow.” And Mike insists, “[the garden] will be better in two years.” But some growth takes longer than just a couple years, and happens outside the planters. It’s a kind of growth the Jefferis envisioned for their secret garden, the sound of kids laughter, and tiny feet in the gravel. “That’s my hope,” admits Sheri, “to be a grandma.” And she truly envisioned their backyard could become a “secret garden for the grandkids.” Someday, she laughs. The grandkids will come, eventually, but until then, the Jefferis will tend their garden. It’s a cycle of growth over which they have some control, planting seeds, making meals – the fruit of their labor. It’s also a reminder that “a home is the care, the work, the love you put into it” - and out of it.
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CHICKEN Curry Ingredients 2 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 lemon, juiced Kosher salt 1 C cashews 1 tsp. coriander seeds 1 tsp. cumin seeds 6 cardamom pods 5 black peppercorns 4 whole cloves 2 large onions, chopped 3-4 cloves garlic 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 3 T vegetable oil, plus more for brushing 2 bay leaves 5 roma tomatoes 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 cinnamon stick ½ tsp. turmeric 1 pt. heavy cream Directions Tip: To make the curry, a spice grinder and grill pan will be needed. If you are short for time, you can purchase pre-made curry from the store. For the chicken curry: In a large bowl, toss the chicken thighs with the lemon juice and some salt and pepper. Set aside and let chill for 30 minutes and up to 2 hours in the fridge. Next, toast the cashews (including some for garnish) in a small saucepan over low heat and set aside. Once that’s done, roast the coriander, cumin, cardamom, peppercorns, and cloves in a small skillet over low heat. Let them cool before grinding them in a spice grinder. Set aside. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger to a blender and puree until smooth. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion mixture and the bay leaves to the oil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion mixture is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
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Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring it up to a boil. Score the bottom of each tomato with a paring knife and drop them in the hot water for 15 seconds. Remove from the water and peel off the skins. Place the peeled tomatoes in a blender and puree until smooth. (You can also use already purred tomato.) Add them to the onion mixture along with the cayenne, cinnamon, turmeric, marinated chicken thighs, toasted, and ground spice mixture and some salt. Turn the heat to mediumlow and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to turn into a smooth, loose paste and the oil begins to separate from the mixture. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes more. Next, add the cream, 1 cup of cashews, and some salt to a blender and puree until smooth. Add the cashew cream to the chicken and tomato mixture and stir to incorporate. Keep warm until ready to serve.
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Korean CHICKEN Ingredients 1 C soy sauce 3 T rice vinegar 2 T honey 1 heaping T Korean chili paste 2 T fresh ginger, grated 6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 green onion, thinly sliced 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil Freshly ground black pepper 1 ½ tsp. toasted sesame seeds 1 (3-lbs.) chicken, butterflied, cut into parts 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed Directions Whisk together the soy, vinegar, honey, chili paste, ginger and garlic in a bowl and divide the mixture in half. Take your favorite cuts of chicken and place them in one of the bowls, and toss and coat the chicken with the glaze. Reserve the other bowl for later use. Add the green onions, sesame oil, black pepper, and sesame seeds to the remaining half of the mixture. Reserve it as a dipping sauce for the finished chicken. Light a grill. Remove the chicken from the marinade and put it over the charcoal, skin side down. Grill until the skin is golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Relocate the chicken to the indirect heat zone, lower and cover the grill until cooked through. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and toss with the remains of the marinade that was reserved. This dish goes great with white rice/sticky or sweet, or even simply with some cabbage tossed in some vinegar and rice wine. 38
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Directions Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Rub the chicken with the spices and place in a large bowl. Once the chicken has a red-spiced look, pour in the orange juice and toss to coat. Let the chicken chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours. The longer you allow the chicken to marinate, the more flavorful it will become. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking it. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over high heat. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and put into the pan, top-side up, and cook until golden-brown, about 4 minutes. Flip the chicken over and put in the oven and bake until the bottom is golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet, topside up and bake until just cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest 20 minutes before serving.
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DOING CHICAGO LIKE A LOCAL Photos by Taylor Johnson
PICTURED: The Chicago Bean is an impressive beanlike silver structure and serves as the centerpiece of Millennium Park.
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to Do-Rite Donut Shop, a cute hole-in-the-wall place that you’d walk right past if you weren’t looking for it. Do-Rite’s Valrhona Chocolate Cake donut is apparently rated top five in the nation. It was very chocolately, but we liked the vanilla bean glazed cinnamon crunch donut. Do-Rite also serves locally roasted coffee from Dark Matter Coffee Company. It was a good neutral complement to go with the sweet donuts. They also have a few vegan and gluten-free options. Being Tourists After that, we hopped on the L Train (a great way to get around the city) and checked out Cloud Gate, also known as “The Bean” in Millennium Park. It’s sort of a mysterious piece of art that draws many people to come take pictures in front of its reflective silver surface. It’s a great place to people watch, but other than that L I F E S T Y L E | M AY 2 015
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our only thought was “how does it stay so shiny?” Nonetheless, The Bean is famous so, as tourists, we felt like we needed to see it. Just a few steps from Cloud Gate on the other side of the park was the Art Institute of Chicago. We could have spent two whole days in there and not seen everything. Tim was excited to see the Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh paintings in the Impressionist Exhibit, and I enjoyed seeing the Greek and Roman exhibits. Soul Food in Chi-Town We hopped back on the L Train to get dinner in Wrigleyville at a hole-in-the-wall gem with southern fried chicken goodness. The Roost Carolina Kitchen was one of our favorite discoveries. The place seats about 12 people, but if you like fried chicken, you’ll wait for a seat. We both got the spicy chicken on a buttermilk biscuit. I don’t have words to describe how delicious this meal was. (If you’re in this neighborhood, go for a walk or hop on a bus to check out Wrigley Field). “Night” Life We stayed at the Acme Hotel in downtown Chicago. It was a new, small, modern hotel a couple blocks from the Magnificent Mile. The hotel was fine, but we were really only there to sleep. One of the gals at the front desk was headed off that evening for her final performance at The Public House Theatre. Because Tim and I really wanted to do Chicago like a local, we thought going there would be fun. The Public House Theatre is a small theater, and when we opened the door to the performance, it looked like we had mistakenly walked into a bedroom (due to its size). Day 2 in Chicago It snowed overnight and continued to snow all that day, getting about 17 inches. Our first stop was Intelligentsia Coffee back in the Millennium Park area. After talking to Shelby, a barista from the West Coast now residing in Chicago, we learned that more than serving fresh, dailyroasted coffee, Intelligentsia also seeks to educate people about coffee. “This is the best way to make coffee…and they don’t just make coffee, but they teach customers about coffee, and the workers get an education about coffee by hired teachers,” explained Shelby. LEFT: The Chicago Theatre is a legendary auditorium located on North State Street. TOP: A painting called Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte is featured in The Art Institute of Chicago.
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stay home to watch the Superbowl, and we got seated right away. Pequod’s - named after the whale in Moby Dick - is known for its caramelized crust. They use 30-year-old seasoned pans to cook their pizza. We were both glad we tried it because deep-dish pizza IS Chicago. But I am more of a thin-crust gal myself. We hadn’t yet checked out The Magnificent Mile, so after a scarf and hat change, it was back outside to explore. While walking about, we came across a man, Sam Resenthal, working on an oil painting in the middle of this snowstorm. Thoughts on Chicago? We loved Chicago. We really enjoyed trying to do Chicago like a local, with a few tourist things thrown in. The places we loved the most were off the beaten path, tucked away in neighborhoods. Some of these gems were found by doing research online ahead of time, and others were discovered because we asked the locals. The people were very friendly, both at the places we went and also on the L Train. We would definitely go back to Chicago - but maybe next time in the summer. I have a feeling it would be like seeing it again for the first time.
TOP: Sam Rosenthal is an artist who was working on a mock up for what would be a large, nine-foot piece for a client. “I’m trying to get the color right,” he said. It was like a scene right out of a movie. BOTTOM: Antique Taco is a hipster Mexican food restaurant that serves gourmet tacos, dolled up with a shabby-chic interior.
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DEADLY SLEEP APNEA EPIDEMIC IS FINALLY TREATABLE. New dental technology solves obstructive sleep apnea, no breathing machine required. Text by Dr. John Sullivan, Smile Central Valley
HIT BY A TRAIN. Do you wake up each morning feeling refreshed, or like you never went to sleep in the first place – like you were hit by a train sometime during the night? Does your spouse keep teasing you about snoring, or report that you “start” several times during the night? Or perhaps you’ve even gotten to the point of sleeping in separate rooms? Are you suffering from diabetes or dealing with too much weight or worrying about the condition of your heart? Cranky all the time? All of these symptoms and signs may mean you are in the clutches of obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is often the culprit behind that old, annoying “snore,” but is much more serious than most of us realize. It effects an estimated 44 million Americans and can target anyone – male or female, young or old – although adult men are most susceptible. Yet, it typically goes undetected and therefore untreated because of the difficulty your doctor has in diagnosing it, and because the awareness isn’t where it should be. And, all too often, once it is finally diagnosed, the traditional breathing machine is so tortuous that it simply isn’t used.
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HOW DANGEROUS IS SLEEP APNEA? VERY. Getting a bad night’s sleep for years on end is a crisis waiting to happen right there in your bedroom. According to the National Institute of Health, sleep apnea is directly associated with: High blood pressure Increased risk of heart failure Increased risk of heart attack and stroke; each year an estimated 1.5 million Americans suffer a heart attack or stroke, most typically at night Increased chance of work-related and driving accidents; an estimated 5,000-6,000 fatal traffic accidents occur each year due to sleepiness
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IT’S ALL A LOT OF (HOT) AIR. The reason sleep apnea is so dangerous is because you’re simply not getting enough oxygen into your system. This sets you up for potentially fatal incidents like heart attacks, strokes or accidents sooner or later. Plus, the flood of stress hormones that develop in response to consistent lack of sleep have been shown to lead directly to weight gain and retention, spurring the onset of diabetes, otherwise unexplained ongoing moodiness and depression, and many other quality-of-life symptoms. As a society, we tend to minimize a bad night’s sleep, telling each other – and ourselves – to buck up and carry on. But sleep apnea could and should be considered an epidemic. In the end, it costs us not only thousands and thousands of lives each year, but billions of dollars in immediate and ongoing healthcare costs. For many years, treatment has ranged from invasive surgery to one of those breathing machines you’ve probably heard about: the continuous positive airway pressure machine, commonly known as a c-pap machine. A c-pap machine is worn at night in order to force air into and through otherwise obstructed airways, like turning up the pressure on a kinked garden hose to get more water through. C-pap machines almost always work, however, recent studies show that most patients do not wear their machines as instructed due to the bulkiness and noise of the unit. But now we can finally offer a viable alternative. THE LIFE YOU SAVE COULD BE YOUR OWN. OR A LOVED ONE’S. My guess is that you or someone you love is an undiagnosed sufferer. Luckily, dentistry has a solution. A few years ago, I found out about a new dental appliance that was making waves throughout my profession because it instantly and effectively treats apnea for much less fuss and much less money than any other option. And, studies show that not only is the appliance immediately effective, but patients actually use it. I even use it for my own self and my most loved one. You see, as I fall into more than one of the risk categories that denote sleep apnea, and as I like to learn everything I can about a new treatment before recommending it to my patients,
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I went ahead and started using this new appliance myself. I have found it to be remarkably comfortable and easy to use – not only do I sleep better at night, but all around my energy has been improved. My wife, who doesn’t hold any of the typical parameters for sleep apnea, may very well have gone undiagnosed with mild sleep apnea for years, chalking her daily morning exhaustion to “life” and attempting to fix it with coffee and a good attitude, until we fitted her for one, as well. Now, she sleeps soundly through the night and wakes up rested. So, even if you think your daily exhaustion is due to “life”, we may just be able to address it – making life less exhausting and making it more energetic. I’d known that the appliance was proving effective with the patients I’ve worked with since introducing it to our practice – more than once patients have stopped by the office the very next day after being fitted with it to report the relief they felt immediately upon waking. That sort of feedback, in tandem with my own personal experience, was more than enough evidence for me. But when my own wife had the same relief – well, that makes me a full-on convert. Plus, she doesn’t snore anymore. YOUR INSURANCE GETS IT. If you have medical insurance, they will most likely cover most of the cost of this new treatment. Unbelievably, as we’ve worked with our patients’ medical insurance companies over the years, it turns out that they actually seem to see the benefit of treating as many sufferers as possible with this simple appliance. We can only assume they have “done the math” and can see the hundreds of thousands of lives that would be saved by making this appliance easily accessible to most patients, with very little effort on anyone’s part. Not to mention the billions of dollars that won’t come out of their coffers down the road in order to treat life-threatening heart disorders or diabetes later on. It turns out this is a win-win for everyone. Only a small percentage of dentists know about and have this new dental appliance available. We are lucky to be one of them, but please ask your dentist for help if you think you may be suffering with sleep apnea. After all, the life you save could be your own. Or a loved one’s.
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J.G. QUINTEL - "REGULAR SHOW" HAD ROOTS IN HANFORD Text by Diane Slocum
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hen Emmy-winning "Regular Show" creator, J. G. Quintel, was growing up in Hanford, he didn’t need big-city attractions to make his life exciting. A video camera and his own fertile mind were enough to create a world of fun. Even before the camera, role playing, video games, and television were more than just passive entertainment for his active mind. “I think a lot of the stuff like that encourages you to be creative,” he said. “It’s making stories up. If I’d been in a place where there were tons of things to do, I probably would have been occupied too much by those other things.” His parents were always supportive of his interest in art. They signed him up for a variety of classes at the Kings Art Center in Hanford. Currently, the center offers anything from melted crayon canvases to anime. In school, he always gravitated toward anything related to art. “I did a lot of video for my projects that were animated instead of getting up in front of the class and presenting verbally,” he said. “It was a lot more fun to do.” It was also a considerable amount of work, which his teachers apparently realized. “All my teachers were super supportive,” he said. “I would cut up puppets and design them and film them and try to come up with a story to try to hit everything the projects were asking us to hit. No one ever said no.” One summer, he attended the California State Summer School for the Arts at the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia to study animation. This was a one month program for high school students to live on campus and experience the programs. “I met a lot of people who were into the same things as I was,” he said. “It made me realize that I really wanted to go to Cal Art for sure.” When he applied, he thought he had a good chance, of getting in, but he was rejected. He later realized that his drawings were not as good as they had seemed to him. Despite all his earlier
work, he had never taken a figure drawing class. He enrolled at College of the Sequoias for these classes and practiced drawing animals at the Fresno Zoo. The following year, he was rejected again. This time, he moved to Valencia, attended classes at the College of the Canyons, and drew animals at the Los Angeles Zoo. When he was finally accepted, after completing basic classes at the community colleges, he could now concentrate on his art. During his sophomore year at Cal Arts, a friend interning at Cartoon Network encouraged him to do likewise, which led to an internship at “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” animated television series. At the end of the internship, he really enjoyed an opportunity to draw his own storyboard and pitch it. After that, he knew he wanted to do stories. During his junior year, another friend, who worked at Cartoon Network on a show called “Camp Lazlo,” helped him get a storyboard test. He was hired as a revisionist on the show. “My junior year I got my first paying gig,” he said. “I was doing school at night, going to work during the day. I learned as much as could and slowly worked my way up to storyboard artist.” From there he went on another friend’s show as creative director. After that came “Regular Show.” When he was in college, one of the exercises he did with friends was making short films from words they drew from a hat. They had two days to make the film. “It definitely taught me the value of going with your gut instinct,” he said. “Whatever pops into your head, write it down, try it and if it doesn’t work, do something else. When you’re given a set of limitations or parameters that you have to stick to, it’s kind of neat what you come up with.” He said this is very much like what they do in the entertainment industry. They have to produce content fast to meet schedules and deadlines. They still use the hat technique on “Regular Show” in their writers’ room – pull words, type up ideas as fast as they can, and see what sticks.
PICTURED: J.G. Quintel, far right, is pictured with co-workers during a brainstorming session.
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L LITERARY ARTS “Regular Show” premiered on Cartoon Network on September 6, 2010. It features a blue jay named Mordecai and a raccoon named Rigby who work as groundskeepers at a park, but try not to let their work interfere with their fun. The show also has an odd assortment of other continuing characters such as a lollipop, a gumball machine, and a yeti. Much of the show came from the 48-hour films he did with his friends. The character “Pops” came from his film when the word was lollipop. Mordecai and Benson came from the word “candy.” Each episode’s path from conception to presentation takes about nine months. “It’s like a huge assembly line,” he said. “We have this big production sheet that keeps track of where every episode is in production.” Production starts with all the writers trying to come up with ideas. After an idea is written up, it goes to storyboarding. Next, the voices are recorded. From there, it goes to other steps such as background painting, musical scoring, and delivery to the network. About 20 episodes are in different states of production at any given time. They have produced over 190 episodes. Critics have praised the show’s writing, characters, and stories. They call it off-the-wall, silly, and funny. It has been nominated for an Emmy, Annie, BAFTA, BMI Film and TV, Teen Choice, Kids Choice, Critics Choice, and British Academy awards. It won the Emmy in 2012 for Outstanding Short-format Animated Program for the episode “Eggscellent.” Quintel said the Emmy is the coolest award the show has won so far, especially since it was a show he storyboarded himself and because it was a difficult show to put together. It was based on an incident when he and his brother ate an omelet. The crew has been working on a “Regular” movie for two years, while continuing to make the TV show. They are within a few month of finishing. The network publicity describes the movie this way: “After accidentally creating a “Timenado,” slacker groundskeepers Mordecai and Rigby go back in time and battle an evil volleyball coach in order to save the universe… and their friendship.” Quintel said working on the movie has been an interesting experience and it would be fun to do more movies, but he is also thinking about ideas for another TV show. “I just love how fast television animation is when you’re making stories and constantly getting to see them go up on television and get a reaction from the audience,” he said. His advice for other valley youths who desire to follow their own creative impulses is to go ahead. “You should really try to do just whatever it is you enjoy doing for fun,” he said. “Because if you’re into it when you’re not getting paid, you’re definitely going to like it when you are getting paid. Money isn’t everything. It’s good just to be happy with what you do.” 52
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pring ball is coming to a close for the men and women who participated in this year’s Visalia Miracle League. While these unique fields have been around since 2002, there are still some residents of Tulare County who have yet to experience the privilege of watching a Miracle League game take place. Why are these leagues considered a “miracle?” Because children and adults with physical and mental disabilities are able to play the great game of baseball, some for the very first time in their lives. The leagues play their games on two adapted fields, one made of a rubber coating and the other a regulation softball field. At each game, volunteers called “buddies” play alongside and assist the Miracle League team members, making sure they have a safe and enjoyable time. This spring, the Visalia Rawhide baseball team came out to the Miracle League to be the player’s “guardian angels” for a day. At the end of the season on May 16, each team member will receive an MVP trophy for his or her hard work and dedication. If you missed a game during the spring, be sure to catch the Miracle League again in the fall.
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THE DOOBIE BROTHERS Bust a move with the American rock band that has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. With hits like “Long Train Runnin,” “What A Fool Believes,” and “Listen To The Music,” you will be singing along while enjoying an evening this summer. Tickets are $45-$85. When: Jun. 4, 7:30 p.m. Where: Tachi Palace, 17225 Jersey Ave., Lemoore Contact: 924-7751
MUSIC & THEATRE SAVING PLANET POOCHIE
The Creative Center presents their annual spring show, “Saving Planet Poochie.” Planet Poochie believes all beings must act, think, and look alike. The leader sends a band of misfits on a mission to earth, where they soon discover that the people on earth accept and cherish beings that could be considered different. The misfits take what they learn back to their planet to save it from its own prejudices. Tickets are $8. When: May 19 & 22, 12:30 p.m., May 20-22, 7 p.m. Where: Jon Ginsburg Gallery, 410 E. Race Ave., Visalia Contact: www.brownpapertickets.com or 733-9329
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Celebrating their ninth year of contemporary dance, the Hart Pulse Dance Company is heading to Visalia to bring their soulful dance to new audiences, along with sharing the stage with local dance companies and artists from each city. Recognized by the New York Times, the Hart Pulse Dance Company is known for its dynamic partnering, beautiful storytelling, and addictive musical choices. Tickets are $19-$25. When: May 23, 7:30 p.m. Where: Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main St., Visalia Contact: 625-1369
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JUGFEST 2015
Hosted by KJUG 106.7, the valley’s largest country music festival is back. The lineup features Chris Young, Craig Campbell, Chase Bryant, and more. And did we mention that this event is free? When: May 30, 1 p.m. Where: International Agri-Center, 4500 S. Laspina St., Tulare Contact: www.kjug.com
AN EVENING WITH C.S. LEWIS
Described by critics as extraordinary and a must see, An Evening with C.S. Lewis has proved again and again to be an enthralling theatrical experience and one that has led many thousands to discover the continuing impact of a man who died over 50 years ago. Set in his living room in 1963, C.S. Lewis recalls the people and events that inspired his thoughts and shaped his life. Tickets are $12-$31. When: Jun. 5, 7:30 p.m. Where: Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main St., Visalia Contact: 625-1369
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Presented by the Visalia Players, "The Graduate" brings the inspired movie hit of the 60s vividly to life on stage. Benjamin Braddock, recent college graduate and prodigal son, returns home and promptly becomes embroiled in an affair with the wife of his father’s business partner, but soon finds himself falling in love with the daughter. Tickets are $18 for students, $16 for adults. When: Jun. 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, Fri. & Sat. @ 7:30 p.m., Sun. @ 2 p.m. Where: Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race Ave., Visalia Contact: 734-3900
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CALIFORNIA PASTELS: A SURVEY OF THE PASTEL IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Pastels remain a favored medium by contemporary artists due to the medium’s broad range of brilliant colors and its emphasis on skilled craftsmanship. And, as the work in this exhibition demonstrates, pastel is alive and well in Central California. When: Through May 29 Where: Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia Contact: 739-0905
VISALIA ART LEAGUE
Arts Visalia is proud to host the annual Visalia Arts League Members Exhibition, featuring artworks in a variety of media by local artists. The Visalia Arts League is an educational and philanthropic organization open to amateur and professional artists, as well as non-artists who are loves and patrons of art. When: Jun. 5, 6-8 p.m. Where: Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia Contact: 739-0905
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VISALIA FARMER’S MARKET Weekly event open to the public featuring free live music, kids’ activities, cooking demonstrations and local, fresh produce available for purchase. The market also accepts EBT and WIC. Learn new recipes and nutrition information about fresh market produce. When: Thursdays – Downtown Visalia, 5-8 p.m. Saturdays – Sequoia Mall, Sears parking lot 8-11:30 a.m. Where: Church & Main / Sears parking lot at Mooney and Caldwell, Visalia Contact: 967-6722 or www.visaliafarmersmarket.com
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Food, fun and fabulous art. Every first Saturday of the month, the artists, restaurants, and merchants of Three Rivers open their doors and invite you to join in a town-wide celebration. You can pick up a map and schedule at Anne Lang’s Emporium or the Historical Museum – art to see, locations and times for special events. When: Jun. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Anne Lang’s Emporium, 41651 Sierra Dr. (CA 198), Three Rivers Contact: Nadi Spencer, 561-4373 or www.1stSaturdayTR. com
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Gather with local leaders to network in advance of the 2015 Global Leadership Summit. Enjoy lunch, a preview of the Summit speakers, and opportunities to share ideas about incorporating emerging leadership principals to your local organization and core leadership. When: May 22, 11:30 a.m. Where: Fresno Pacific – Visalia Campus, 245 Plaza Dr., Visalia Contact: Raquel Garcia, 453-5565
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JUN 5
CRYSTAL CAVE FAMILY TOUR
After passing through the spider web gate, you will be guided on an adventure through Crystal Cave, learning about its history and the unique features and formations. A tour guide will lead from room to room on paved, lighted pathways, pausing to listen to the water and the echoes in the Cave in total darkness. When: May 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Sequoia National Park Crystal Cave Contact: 565-3759
BLUES, BREWS AND BBQ
Beat the summer heat by attending this event where you can purchase soft drinks, brews, delicious BBQ, and other summertime favorites. This family-oriented free music event will benefit the Visalia Emergency Aid Council. Music by Randy McAllister. When: Jun. 5, 6-10 p.m. Where: Garden Street Plaza, Visalia Contact: 732-7737
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ONE BALLGAME WITHOUT SHOES
Bring a new (or slightly used) pair of shoes to the Visalia Rawhide baseball game to receive admission to the game, all while supporting the Visalia Rescue Mission. Also, you’ll be entered to win a $100 TOMS gift card. When: May 18, 1 p.m. Where: Rawhide Stadium, 300 N. Giddings St., Visalia Contact: 740-4178
JUN 18
VISALIA CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
Join the Visalia Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate the best of Visalia. The Chamber will honor the 2015 man and woman of the year, emerging leaders, small, medium, large, and nonprofit businesses. Get your tickets or reserve a table for a night of recognizing those who make Visalia better. Tickets are $70. When: Jun. 18, 6 p.m. Where: Visalia Convention Center, 303 E. Acequia Ave., Visalia Contact: 734-5876
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11TH ANNUAL ADVENTURE PARK FUNDRAISER
Join the Visalia Sunset Rotary's for their 11th annual Adventure Park FUNdraiser. Includes all-you-can-eat buffet, mini golf, bumper boats, family cars, laser tag, and game tokens. Large and small prize raffle tickets are also available that night. Jewelry from Ashoori & Co. and a getaway to Ragged Point Inn on the Central Coast are just some of the prizes up for grabs! This is a must-attend family night. Tickets are $20. When: May 18, 5-9 p.m. Where: Adventure Park, 5600 W. Cypress Ave., Visalia Contact: www.visaliasunsetrotary.org
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PIZZA WITH A PURPOSE
Enjoy a great meal and support a great cause. Every last Monday of the month, The Planing Mill will donate a portion of the evening’s revenue to the Visalia Rescue Mission. When: May 25, 5–9 p.m. Where: The Planing Mill, 513 E. Center Ave., Visalia Contact: www.vrmhope.org
ROCKIN’ THROUGH THE AGES
Golden State Family Services presents “Rockin’ Through the Ages” casino night. For just $30 per person, dress up as your favorite music idol and enjoy heavy appetizers, gambling tables, live DJ, and much more. All proceeds will benefit Golden State Family Services, a nonprofit organization benefiting local foster children. When: May 29, 7 p.m. Where: Visalia Elks Lodge, 3100 W. Main St., Visalia Contact: 687-1173
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7TH ANNUAL GUEST CHEF SERIES Family Services of Tulare County presents their annual event with this years theme being Armenia, featuring guest chef David Vartanian from The Vintage Press. Chef Vartanian will dazzle guests with a live cooking demonstration along with tastings and recipes paired with fine wines, dinner by The Vintage Press, and live entertainment. Tickets are $150. When: Jun. 13, 5:30 p.m. Where: The home of Charlie & Nancy Pitigliano, address given with ticket purchase Contact: 732-1970
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This fundraising event will include dinner, horse racing, prizes and much more. Tickets are $50 per person. When: May 29, 6 p.m. Where: Visalia Convention Center, 303 E. Acequia Ave., Visalia Contact: 688-8685 or www.happytrailsridingacademy.org
MUSIC, MOVIES, & MOONLIGHT
The Tulare County Symphony League invites you to join them for an evening filled with great entertainment, wine, auction, and fine dining. Val Martinez, who currently sings with the group “Walk like a Man,” will perform music from the Jersey Boys plus other selections of the fabulous 50s and 60s. All proceeds will benefit the Tulare County Symphony as well as the youth orchestra and several strings scholarship programs. Tickets are $150 per person and sponsorship opportunities are still available. When: Jun. 6, 6 p.m. Where: Visalia Country Club, 625 N. Ranch St., Visalia Contact: tcsymphonyleague.org or 732-1343
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14TH ANNUAL GOLF FOR LIFE TOURNAMENT
Tulare-Kings Right to Life is holding its annual 4-person shotgun scramble tournament. Play 18 holes of golf at one of Central California’s finest courses and enjoy a light lunch and catered dinner. When: Jun. 8, 10:30 a.m. Where: Visalia Country Club, 625 N. Ranch St., Visalia Contact: April Kesterson, 732-5000
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