Enjoy Magazine: San Joaquin Valley Living — July 2018

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San Joaquin Valley Living

July 2018

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INTO THE WOODS AT Balch park PACK STATION

Photo courtesy of Balch Park Pack Station

Cr a f ting 34 DIY: Oversized Wood Candlesticks

Editor s’ pick s 13 Welcome to Reedley, California

Good fin ds 24 Rocket Dog Gourmet Brats and Brew in Fresno and Clovis

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6 Hands-On, Interactive Experiences at AgVentures!

Learning Center

28 Jackson Browne to Perform in Paso Robles

nat u r e hik e 9 The Burrowing Owl in Tulare County

On the M a p 19 Balch Park Pack Station, A Hidden Jewel

in ev ery issu e 30 Enjoy the View— Ryan Krauter 32 What’s Cookin’— Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki 36 Calendar of Events 39 Giving Back—The Visalia Police Activities League

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Yvonne Mazzotta publisher Michelle Adams publisher

editor’s note july 2018

Ronda Ball-Alvey editor-in-chief Kerri Regan copy editor Emily Miranda marketing & sales assistant MICHELLE ADAMS contributing graphic designers

It’s America’s birthday, and we’re counting our blessings to live in the Land of the Free.

We’re fortunate enough to live in a place that boasts the amenities of a large city, but still offers easy access to places where you can immerse yourself in tranquility. The Balch Park Pack Station is cloaked in more than 5,000 Sequoias and ferns that reach up to your chest. Guides stand at the ready to guide you into the wilderness on horseback, where you’ll find hidden streams, untouched meadows and blissful solitude.

Got binoculars? Summer isn’t typically the optimal time to go birding, but the San Joaquin Valley is replete with Burrowing Owls, and they don’t mind a bit if you want to spy on them a little.

This month’s Editors Picks took us to Reedley, the Fruit Basket of the World. This town has some fun history, along with a lovely historic downtown and some natural wonders to explore.

A couple of couples have paired up to foster a delicious pairing – brews and brats. Rocket Dog Gourmet Brats and Brews shows off the best of the local craft beer community, served alongside brats made locally at Fresno State University. Treat yourself !

Our hats are off to the Visalia Police Activities League, which builds strong relationships between youth and police officers, creating mutual respect and understanding.

Happy Independence Day, and Enjoy San Joaquin Valley Living!

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GOOD TIMES

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hands - on , intera c tive e x p erien c es at AGV E N T U R E S ! L E A R N I N G C E N T E R

Each year as winter turns to spring, farmers, dignitaries and politicians from around the world descend upon little ol’ Tulare, California, for the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center. For those in the agriculture industry, not to mention those who work in hospitality, retail and service, it’s impossible to miss when the World Ag Expo comes to town. But even though the expo grabs much of the limelight, there’s another reason to visit the International Agri-Center. Just ask the thousands of students who visit each year.

AgVentures! Learning Center offers tours and field trips that encourage students – or anyone, really – to come learn about agriculture through hands-on, interactive experiences.

“Our mission statement as a nonprofit is to educate the world about agriculture,” says Kerissa Chapman, the ag education manager at the International Agri-Center. And that’s no small task, considering the scope and importance of agriculture here in the Central Valley.

According to Chapman, the interactive exhibits are educational for all people who want to learn about agriculture, but “we really

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focus a lot on our school tours, specifically geared toward first, second and third grades.”

Tours usually begin with a movie that depicts life on a dairy farm, specifically in Tulare, followed by a demonstration planting sunflowers.

“We talk about soil, and watering, and sun, and air: all the things a plant needs to grow,” says Chapman. “And they get to take home seeds as well.”

Also inside AgVentures! are areas with hands-on exhibits, says Chapman. “We have our very own dairy area where students have the opportunity with a fiberglass cow to see what it’s like to get milk. We also have an irrigation station that shows how to water crops in different seasons, a puzzle area that talks about good bugs and bad bugs, and an area that talks about how much water your food takes.”

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AgVentures! also includes an exhibit that shows how to harvest cotton and what kind of products it makes. And a big hit with kids is a mini tractor exhibit that allows tour-goers to sit inside a tractor and play a virtual game.

“After we’ve completed the movie, a scavenger hunt and planted the sunflower seeds, then we take a step back in time and tour our antique tractor museum, and that’s where we really learn about the history of agriculture,” continues Chapman.

The Antique Farm Equipment Museum is really where tour-goers can see the historical arc of agriculture here in the Central Valley, and how technology has transformed the industry.

“We probably have more than 40 tractors at our museum right now, from the early 1900s to a current 2011 tractor. We like to have the difference to show the kids how things worked back then compared with nowadays,” Chapman says about the rotating exhibit. “Some might stay for a few years then move on to a different museum.”

The museum predominantly features tractors, but it includes other agriculture equipment like trucks and crop dusters.

As expressed in the mission statement, the goal of AgVentures! is to educate, and Chapman says a surprisingly large number of students aren’t aware of the importance of agriculture.

“Unfortunately, even in the Central Valley, a lot of students really don’t know where their food is coming from,” says Chapman. “We watch the dairy movie and we’ll ask where milk comes from, but there are still students and people of all ages that says it comes from the grocery store, and don’t know that it originates from the cow directly.

Giving them the opportunity to know where their food, their clothes are coming from – through the tour they really get to grasp the concept.”

And that’s the payoff.

“Seeing their eyes open when they walk in the museum and see the large tractors, or get the opportunity to step into a tractor – a lot of people don’t have that opportunity ever. Then to hear kids says it’s the best field trip they’ve ever been on is just one of the best experiences for me,” says Chapman.

AgVentures! accommodates most tours, though the optimal size is 50-60 students. Cost is $3 per student and $5 for adults. School tours typically run in the mornings and the museum closes to the public during these tours, so Chapman recommends calling before your visit to make sure it doesn’t coincide with a school tour. • AgVentures! Learning Center www.iacagventures.org International Agri-Center 4500 South Laspina Street, Tulare (559) 688-1030 • Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Find Aggie the AgVentures Cow on Facebook and Instagram

Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his nine-year-old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.

Photos courtesy of AgVentures! Learning Center

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NATURE HIKE

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BY MICHAEL O’BRIEN

Wise olD owl the b u rro w in g o w l in t u lare c o u nty “Summer birding” is a concept that does not excite most birders. Spring migration is over. Most chicks have fledged. The heat of the day keeps birds docile and concealed in shady hideaways. One idea to create exciting birding this time of year is to focus on area specialties.

One of our area’s most distinctive bird species is the Burrowing Owl. While most owls are nocturnal and remain hidden during daylight hours, Burrowing Owl is diurnal. In open defiance of owl etiquette, individuals and pairs can be found midday, standing erect, eyes blazing yellow, perched on the ground or fence posts in open grassland, farmland and fields, nesting in commandeered squirrel or prairie dog burrows.

“The Sibley Guide to Birds” lists the size of a typical bird at 9.5 inches in length with a 21-inch wingspan, weighing in at about 5 ounces. Compare this to Great Horned Owl at 22 inches long, 44-inch wingspan and 3.1 lbs. in girth. Its entire upper side is evenly barred, spotted pale brown and buffy, with pale eyebrows and a white throat. Its flight is smooth and low, swooping up as it approaches and lands on its perch. A distinctive behavior is its bobbing up and down on spindly legs when it’s agitated. Females typically show richer color due to spending time in the burrow nesting.

Scientific name origins tell much about a bird. Strigidae is the family name for all owls (except Barn Owls), derived from the Latin and Greek word Strix, meaning “owl.”

Burrowing Owl’s genus name Athene refers to Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom. Its species name cunicularia is the Latin word for miner or burrower.

Burrowing Owl adapts well to human agricultural practices, so populations in the San Joaquin Valley remain robust. Despite this adaptation, the Tulare County Audubon Society reports that so much land in California is being converted by urban sprawl that the Burrowing Owl has already been eliminated from five counties and is4

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close to extirpation in six more counties in the last 25 years. It has been designated a “species of special concern” in California for more than 35 years. The stronghold of the Burrowing Owl in California has been the San Joaquin and Imperial valleys. Burrows are frequently found in the soil along manmade canal banks. Here in California, owls are year-round residents. Most nest on private agricultural property and have no protection.

The Tulare County Audubon Society also reports that one of the most reliable places to see Burrowing Owls is along the east side of Road 88 between W. Sierra Avenue/Avenue 56 and the Pixley National Wildlife Refuge parking lot. A couple pairs of Burrowing Owls have been occupying this onemile section of road year-round now for several years. One pair nests in a ground squirrel hole on Road 88 within the first 50 yards of W. Sierra Avenue/Avenue 56. Another pair is nesting on the edge of the north side of the dirt farm road east of the lone farmhouse, about 100 yards from Road 88. Bring your binoculars to spot these unmistakable birds. They will allow a fairly close approach but will dart into their burrow if approached too closely. Otherwise, expect these birds to sit for long periods of time as you enjoy your time with these wise little miners. • If you go: From exit #65 off Highway 99 at Earlimart, travel west about 5 miles on Sierra Avenue/Avenue 56, then north on Road 88. Note the Pixley National Wildlife Refuge signs marking Road 88.

Michael O’Brien is a sales and marketing professional, who graduated from Humboldt State University and is a lifelong birder. Personal and professional travel has allowed him to bird in most of the Western United States, some Midwestern and Eastern states, in Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean.

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PHOTOS: MONICA FATICA

REEDLEY, CALIFORNIA FAST FACTS

• Reedley is home to about 20,500 people and is known as the Fruit Basket of the World, as it leads the nation in shipping of fresh fruit. Top producers include stone fruit, nuts and vegetables.

• Reedley was named for T.L. Reed, a Civil War hero and 19th century farmer who settled here to provide wheat for Gold Rush miners. He built the town’s first hotel, livery stable and blacksmith shop. He donated land for the area’s first railroad station site and school, he helped build the first church, and lobbied to build a dam on the Kings River. He was known for his work ethic, philanthropy and kindness. A granite monument stands in his honor at Reed and Manning avenues.

• German Mennonites established a colony in Reedley early in its history, and their strong traditions and values still shape the culture today. Ethnic and religious diversity have been a source of great pride in this city for more than a century.

• The opening and monster truck scenes in the 1989 movie “Roadhouse,” starring Patrick Swayze, were filmed in Reedley.

Chill out

Getting crafty

Reedley sits along the banks of the Kings River, and its inland beaches attract swimmers, boaters, water skiers and anglers. Riverside parks delight families and friends looking for a place to park their picnic basket.

At the non-profit Mennonite Quilt Center, visitors can watch quilters work on Mondays from 8 am to 3 pm. An assortment of handmade quilts are on display and for sale along with over 3500 bolts of fabric. They offer classes, long arm services and have a quilt museum featuring local artists and guilds.

Hit the (down)town This lovely historic area includes specialty shops, restaurants, a museum and the painstakingly restored 1903 Reedley Opera House. Downtown plays host to community events throughout the year, from the Fresh Fruit Trail to the Blossom Trail and Wine Tasting to Reedley Fiesta Days. Many shops and restaurants have been around for decades, including the Pub, Uncle Harry’s, Valentino’s and Main Street Café.

Cultural treasure: The 1903 Jansen (Reedley) Opera House is a from-the-ashes story - literally. In 1902, fire destroyed two blocks of downtown Reedley, and downtown merchants worked together to rebuild most of the structures using brick. The Opera House was one of these buildings, designed to serve as Reedley’s cultural and community center. It was remodeled in 1983, and it was donated to the city of Reedley in 2001.

Today, it is home to River City Theatre Company and hosts diverse productions that include plays, operettas, stage shows, concerts, dances and more.

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Things to do in

REEDLEY

Exploring history Situated in a 100-year-old building that was Reedley’s first City Hall, Reedley Historical Society and Museum celebrates the town’s rich history. Its offerings include Yokuts American Indian artifacts, antique farm equipment and other exhibits that honor the area’s diversity.

Admission is just a dollar for adults and 50 cents for kids, and it’s open Tuesday and Saturday mornings.

Find some fun

Stay awhile

It seems there’s always something to look forward to in Reedley. The Fiesta Festival is in October in Pioneer Park, and the Pet and Storybook Parade delights youngsters each May. There’s the Reedley Electrical Christmas Parade in December, Taste of the Town in September and much more.

The historic Hotel Burgess still delights visitors. Guests are greeted with a complimentary drink upon arrival and in-room breakfast for two, and the lobby still features some décor from its original opening in 1904 (but don’t worry, there’s wifi!).

Explore outdoors Adventures await those who enjoy getting out in the sunshine. Float the Kings River (try the stretch from Goodfellow Bridge to the Wakehouse camping area), stretch your legs along the Reedley Rail Trail or spent some time on Reedley Beach.

Hillcrest Tree Farm Check out the pumpkin patch and ride the steam trains every weekend in October at this fun, family-friendly farm. It’s a little early to think about Christmas, but the Hillcrest Tree Farm offers train rides, food and fun while families select that perfect tree. Mark your calendar for Pajama Christmas – the only time the farm is open after dark. The Blossom Trail Train runs the first three weekends of March, and Reedley Railfest is here during the third weekend in March.

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nonprofit theatre company, housed in the historic Reedley Opera House, produces shows year round. It’s a great way to get your fix of culture from your seat inside a historic landmark.

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4. Cricket Hollow Park: Right across from Reedley Beach, this park features picnic tables and barbecues for those looking to enjoy some quality time along the Kings River.

3: Reedley Sports Park: The city’s newest park includes a play area, covered patio, picnic tables and barbecues. Paved areas are wheelchair accessible.

Map is for visual and artistic representation only. Not to scale.

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ON THE MAP | BY JORDAN VENEMA

INTO THE WILD

Photo courtesy of Balch Park Pack Station

B A LC H PA R K PAC K S TAT I O N , A hidden je w el There are woods, and then there are backwoods; camping, and then backpacking; hiking, and then mountain climbing. For every different way to experience nature, there’s another path that really gets you into it – exploring the nooks and crannies and meadows and streams that very few ever truly get to appreciate. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible, though. You just need to know where to look and how to get there. And here in our own backyard, Balch Park Pack Station can help with both.

The Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest’s name doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but just outside Springville and adjacent to Sequoia National Forest, this park is a remnant of pure California woods.

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Shew discovered that hidden gem more than 30 years ago when visiting from Tennessee.

“Tim’s brother was in the Marines and stationed in California, and he was working on cattle ranches, and during college my husband would come out and help,” says Shew. “I came out one once, and when I saw Balch Park Pack Station, I just fell in love with it.”

So much that she and Tim took over operations at the station, though its history goes a bit farther back.

“It’s been here I think since the 1920s, but on its current site since 1969,” explains Shew. “Though it used to be a whole lot bigger operation.”

That was a time before air conditioning and Internet, when people would “go and spend their summers up in the mountains,” says Shew. But in a weird twist, what hasn’t been good for the collective culture (depending how you look at it) has been a boon for the backwoods.

The park remains relatively untouched.

“It looks like it looked when I came here 35 years ago,” agrees Shew, and with Balch Park Pack Station, visitors experience an untouched wilderness that is surprisingly close to home.

The Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest has more than 5,000 Oak Grove Sequoias, says Shew, and “ferns that reach up to your chest.” Through Balch Park,

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visitors can organize trips by horseback that start at 6,500 feet elevation at the station, and climb to more than 9,000 feet.

“We do everything, and we customize every trip,” says Shew about the trips offered through Balch Park.

Whether you want to fish in a hidden stream or camp by an untouched meadow, the station will pack in small parties, and also take care of setting up camp and cooking.

“They bring their sleeping bag and their fishing gear and personal items, and then we provide everything else,” explains Shew. “We charge them by the day, and we take them in and stay with them, and we cook, and set up the tents, and go on day rides to different places.”

For visitors who have their gear and want a bit more solitude, “we’ll take you in and drop you off and leave you with all your gear, and we’ll come back on a set date and pick you up and pack you out,” she continues. But however you go, “it’s total wilderness that we go into.”

Balch Park can pack visitors 12, 13 miles up into the Golden Trout Wilderness, even into Sequoia National Park, “and you don’t see anybody,” says Shew.

Though the park remains relatively untouched, Shew says they don’t mind sharing it with others, though she likes to keep groups small. “Four to five people is ideal, and technically in the backcountry you’re limited to 15.”

“It’s my job to protect this place,” Shew continues. “So we have rules on how far you camp from the stream, how you store your food and how to build fires and put them out, and how we try to keep the horses out of the meadows and keep people on the trails. It goes on and on.”

For those willing to respect the space, Balch Park offers a unique way to see it.

“When you’re riding a horse, you can see everything,” explains Shew. “You can enjoy the trail because the horse is doing everything for you.”

And whether you want to see meadows or canyons or rivers, Balch Park Pack Station will find the place perfect for you.

“I ask some questions and decide what’s the best fit for you,” explains Shew. “I know the whole area, how many miles, and what’s around. There are thousands of acres, and you could ride for days, but I’m perfectly at home there.”

Perfectly at home, and a place that never gets old for Shew.

“It’s the wildlife, and the stars at night – the shooting stars everywhere – and the giant Sequoias, or seeing fish in the streams that race around your horse’s feet, and vistas where you get so high and as far as you can see there’s nothing,” says Shew. “It’s why I never get tired of it.” • www.balchpark.com

Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his nineyear-old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.

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perfect partner R o c ket D o g Go u r m et Brats and Bre w I N F R E S N O A N D C LOV I S When we think of great pairs, a short list usually comes to mind: wine and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, Lennon and McCartney, Calvin and Hobbes, and of course, beer and brats. It seems like a natural pairing, but here in Fresno, the latter pair had yet to be brought together, or least given the introduction they deserved. But in 2015, two Fresno couples decided it was time to bring together the area’s thriving craft beer community and the underrepresented comfort food, and opened Rocket Dog Gourmet Brats and Brew.

Really, it was an easy decision, says Sarah Lisitsin, who with her husband Kevin partnered with Gary and Bethany Hsia.

“We wanted to jump on the craft beer bandwagon,” she says. “It’s still booming and growing and not going away anytime soon. So we asked, what kind of classic comfort food goes with beer that isn’t already covered?”

Tacos? Check. Burgers? Check. Pizza? Also check. But hot dogs?

Gourmet hot dogs? That was unmarked territory. So yes, pairing brats and brews might have seemed a no brainer, but the impetus behind the couples’ leap into the restaurant business was a bit more nuanced.

Veterinarians by trade, the Hsias had originally considered purchasing a franchise as an investment and to help support their additional work overseas.

“They had been going on this trip to Malawi to teach people how to better care for their livestock,” explains Sarah, adding that Gary’s parents had owned Jack in the Box franchises in the Bay Area. “He has memories of doing homework in the back room, watching his parents work.”

So a franchise was familiar to Gary, says Sarah, “but they never really found one that felt was right, and my husband is the one with the big mouth who said, why don’t you talk to Sarah?”

The couples got together to brainstorm, and Sarah admits, “I didn’t think anything would come of it,” except something absolutely did.

This September, Rocket Dog celebrates the third anniversary of its flagship location in Fresno, having added a second location in Clovis and with plans to open a third at the Manchester Regal Theatre in Fresno.4 continued on page 26

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With 18 taps at the Fresno location, and an average of 25 varieties of bottled beer, Rocket Dog makes sure there’s a beer to pair with every brat. “And the Clovis location we hit even harder with 24 taps,” Sarah adds. “We’re even thinking of adding additional ones, including a tap root beer.”

While the Fresno location has a slightly smaller selection on tap, they make up for it with a pet-friendly, misted patio.

However many beers they serve at either location, Rocket Dog aims to keep it local, with about 99 percent of their beers sourced from California. And while Rocket Dog specializes in craft beers, they keep their prices about five to six bucks a pint with an additional $2 off during happy hour.

Not only is Rocket Dog a great place to grab an affordable brew, then, but it will also hopefully become a way to better support small batch brewers.

“We’re in talks with a few home brewers, and figuring out the logistics of what that would look like for them to be able to supply us,” says Sarah. “We’re trying to make sure everything is done right.”

For the Hsias and Lisitsins, who had no prior experience opening a restaurant, making sure everything was done right was made possible with the help of other small businesses.

“This will sound sappy, but in the beginning everybody was so supportive,” says Sarah. “The guys from Mad Duck came in and helped us configure our kitchen, and we have

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been blessed across the spectrum by brewers and food vendors, and contractors to help us build, lawyers to help us get things in line. It’s a fun, almost surprising culture of small business owners in Fresno, and we want to be a part of that.”

Their brats are also made locally.

“Right now we are sourcing from Fresno State, and everything is fresh and handmade by students. They’re literally made down the street,” says Sarah. Bread is sourced from the local Max’s Artisan Breads.

From hot links and all-beef hot dogs to sweet chicken, Italian and brat, Rocket Dog has your summer beers and brats covered. Oh, and vegans, they’ve got you covered, too.

“Oh yeah, we also have our tofurkey soy dog,” says Sarah. • Rocket Dog Gourmet Brats and Brew www.rocketdogbratsandbrew.com 88 E Shaw Ave., Fresno; (559) 283-8096 1365 N. Willow Ave. Ste. 160, Clovis Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 11am-9pm Friday – Saturday, 11am-10pm Find then on Facebook and Instagram

Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his nineyear-old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.

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singing for

change J ac k s o n B r o w n e To pe r f o r m i n pas o r o b l es

A poet, philosopher and musician, Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music, along with defining a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics.

He was honored with induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2007.

Beyond his music, Browne is known for his advocacy on behalf of the environment, human rights and arts education. He co-founded Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE), Nukefree.org and Success Through the Arts Foundation, which provides education opportunities for students in South Los Angeles.

He received the John Steinbeck Award, given to artists whose works exemplify the environmental and social values that were essential to the great California-born author, plus Duke University’s Lifetime Environmental Achievement in the Fine Arts award. He received the World Hunger Year Harry Chapin Award and the National Association of Recording Merchandisers’ Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award.

Says Browne, “There was more nurturing going on in the ‘60s, because everyone was under the spell of all the changes that were happening, all kinds of awakenings and revolutions, spiritual awareness, civil rights, political change, opposition to the war, sexual revolution. It’s almost as if they’ve gone away now. Things have returned to a sort of material order. But I got the friendship and interest of people back then who saw some potential in my music. They encouraged me and helped me along. And I gotta say, I was happy to just coast along and work to develop myself.”

His debut album didn’t appear until 1972, when it was released on David Geffen’s Asylum label, though Browne had been working in the music business since the mid-1960s. Having been part of the original line-up of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, he later moved to New York and signed a publishing deal with Nina Music, a division of Elektra, and wrote songs recorded by popular musicians, like Tom Rush, Nico and the Eagles.

In the early ‘70s, he was celebrated as one of the core members of the era’s singer-songwriter boom, alongside folk-rockers like James Taylor, Neil Young and Carole King.

His career has run the gamut from the intensely personal reflections on the albums “Late for the Sky” or “The Pretender,” via the hugely successful live album “Running On Empty” to the strong political songs on “Lives In the Balance” and “World In Motion.”

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“I don’t want to preach to “I’d have to say that my favorite thing is writing a song that really how I feel, what I believe, and it even explains the world to myself people. I want says better than I knew it. It’s a way of examining my feelings and my and my situation and coming up with something about to catch their perceptions it, like saying where I am in the world in relation to those things. And some of the songs I wrote when I was really young are some of my Interest.” best-known songs, and other people still sing ’em, I still sing ’em. The ~Jackson Browne

idea that I wrote something that stood for the way I feel about things, and that it lasts, that’s probably my favorite thing that I’ve done.”

Explaining his writing process, he says, “You know, you have a conscious mind and you have an unconscious mind. And there’s the stuff that you think when you’re using your head, as they say, and there’s the stuff that you think when you’re not using your head that you are nonetheless thinking, but it’s just below the surface. And so much music, especially the truthful stuff, comes not from the mind that works out equations or thinks of what you’re gonna do, but from the depths of your subconscious.”

Today, Browne has 14 studio albums and four collections of live performances. His most recent album, “Standing in the Breach,” contains songs about romance, mortality and what he views as the greed and apathy threatening the environment and the lives of impoverished people in places like Haiti, whose devastating 2010 earthquake is the inspiration for the record’s title track and cover photo.

Says Browne, “I don’t want to preach to people. I want to catch their interest. The song is me writing about an earthquake, and then it turns into a song about what’s really going on in that country, the perpetuation of the inequities that gave rise to slavery in the first place.” • Jackson Browne at Vina Robles Amphitheatre, Paso Robles August 1, 8 pm Phil Reser has written stories on major American rock and music acts for newspapers, magazines and radio stations since receiving his journalism degree from San Francisco State University. His media contributions include the New York Times, San Francisco Examiner, Chico Enterprise-Record, KCHO & KFPR Public Radio, Blues Revue and Rolling Stone magazines.

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Sierra Nevada Foothills, Woodlake: Ryan Krauter is a native Central Valley resident, raised on a family farm outside of Bakersfield.

When it comes to family, art, music, skateboarding or even building a dog house, Krauter approaches life with sense of exploration, empathy and adventure. He does his best to apply this perspective to whatever he does, and it’s his goal to create work that he can be proud to share with others.

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WHAT’S COOKIN’

| BY LANA GRANFORS | PHOTOS: KARA STEWART

recipe july 2018

Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki Serves 4 Fire up the grill – it’s time for Greek Chicken! This is an easy and delicious dish, full of flavor and it turns out really moist.

Skewers make it easy, and using bell peppers and onions on both ends of each skewer will help the end pieces from drying out.

Heat all burners, but turn all but two off to grill. This works great with whole chicken breasts, too, as it helps to prevent dry meat.

The sauce is very easy, but if you want a shortcut, Trader Joe’s Tzatziki is delicious! Happy Grilling!

Marinade ingredients:

Zest and juice of 2 lemons, about 1⁄4 cup 1⁄3 cup olive oil 3 cloves of garlic, minced

1 T red wine vinegar 2 tsp. Italian or Greek dried seasoning 2 tsp. salt Freshly ground pepper Skewer ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed in two-inch pieces

1 red bell pepper, chopped in 1- to 2-inch pieces

1 green bell pepper, chopped in 1- to 2-inch pieces 1⁄2 red onion, cubed

1 lemon, halved and rubbed with olive oil on the flesh side Sauce ingredients:

1 English cucumber, peeled if desired 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cup Plain Greek yogurt

1 tsp. lemon zest 3 T lemon juice 1⁄2 tsp. fresh dill, chopped 1⁄4 tsp. fresh mint, finely chopped Pinch of salt

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Directions for the marinade: STEP 1: In a glass bowl, add marinade ingredients and whisk to combine. Remove 1/4 cup and set aside for after the chicken is cooked. Put the remaining marinade in a ziptop bag, add the chicken and seal shut. Allow the chicken to marinade for 30 minutes in the fridge.

Directions for the sauce: STEP 1: Cut off the ends of the cucumber, and then slice in half lengthwise. Use a spoon and slide it down the center of the cucumber, removing the seeds. Finely chop the cucumber, place in two paper towels and squeeze out the moisture as much as possible. In a bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients and then add the cucumber and combine. Store in refrigerator until serving..

STEP 2: Once ready to grill, turn off all but two burners and place the skewers and the lemon halves on the grill.

Turn the heat to medium. Grill the meat, turning often, until grill marks appear. Move to the warm side of the grill to finish cooking, about 15 minutes start to finish. Remove the meat to a platter and tent with foil for 5-10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.

STEP 3: Drizzle with the reserved marinade and squeeze the grilled lemons over the chicken and veggies. Serve with sauce in a pita or on flat bread.

Lana Granfors enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking and spending time with her friends and family– especially her grandchildren, Jillian and Garet.

Directions for the skewers: STEP 1: Using a gas grill, turn to high heat and allow the grill to heat up as the skewers are assembled. Thread bell pepper and onion on the skewers followed by chicken, and top off with more pepper and onion until all vegetables and chicken are used. Set aside, on a tray, until ready to grill.

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PHOTOS: kelli avila

Hold a Candle D I Y: oversized w ood c andlesti c ks

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supplies • Large Table Leg (found at hardware store) • Small Table Leg (found at hardware store) • (2) Fence Post Cap (found at hardware store) • Drill Bits • Drill • (4) Wood Screws • Round Wood Plaque (found at craft store) • Wood Stain • Countersink drill attachement

TIP: Use a walnut colored stain to get a “farmhouse” look when styling.

1. Countersink the bottom of the fence cap so that your wood screw sits in the bottom of the candlestick level. Make sure the countersink is on the widest flattest part of the fence cap, this will be the bottom of your candlestick. Repeat for each fence cap.

4. Set your fence cap on the bottom of the table leg so that the countersink is facing up. (You want to smallest tier of the cap facing down so that when you stand your candlestick it will rest on the widest part of the cap). Attach the leg and the fence cap with a wood screw.

Do this for both table legs.

2. Pre drill holes on both bottoms of your fence caps so that the screw goes in easily when attaching the legs. Also pre drill the wood plaques for the top of the candlesticks at this time.

5. Repeat step number 4 but with the round wood plaques this time. Do this for both table legs.

3. Pre drill in the bottom of the table legs for the screws to fit. To get the correct size for your drill bit, hold your drill bit on top of the screw and make sure the thread of the screw is still showing as you look down on it.

6. Using your stain of choice, stain the wood to finish them off.

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From Food to fun, something for everyone to enjoy

bakersfield

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Summer Sizzle, Mint Pool and Spa, 5301 White Lane, 5-9pm, www.visitbakersfield.com July 6 • First Friday ArtWalk, Downtown Bakersfield, between 19th and Eye St., 5-9pm, www.visitbakersfield.com

clovis

July 4 • Freedom Fest, Clovis High School football stadium, northeast corner of Fowler and Barstow, 4-10pm, fireworks 9pm, www.visitclovis.com

July 4, 11, 18, 25 • Kids Summer Film Festival, Maya Cinemas, 3090 E. Campus Pointe Drive, 10am, www.playfresno.org July 5, 6, 7

• Woodward Shakespeare Festival presents July 3 “Othello,” Woodward Park, • Independence Day Celebration, Centennial Park, 7775 N. Friant Road, 8pm, (559) 927-3485, 1591 W. Sierra Way, 6:30-10pm, www.dinuba.org www.playfresno.org July 13, 20, 27 July 5, 19 • Certified Farmers Market, Entertainment Plaza, • Art Hop, Tower District, E. Olive Ave. and 289 S. L St., 6-9pm, www.dinuba.org N. Wishon, 5-8pm, (559) 237- 9734, www.fresnoartscouncil.org/arthop

July 5, 12, 19, 26 July 4 • CArtHop, Mariposa Plaza, southeast corner • 4th of July 10K, two-mile walk/run, horseshoe of Fulton and Mariposa, 11am-2pm, tournament and pancake breakfast, Exeter City www.downtownfresno.org Park, Chestnut and E St., 7am, July 6, 13, 20, 27 www.exeterchamber.com • Friday Sunset Kayak Tour, San Joaquin • Exeter 4th of July free fireworks show, Exeter River Parkway and Conservation Trust, Lions Stadium, East Rocky Hill Drive, 9:45pm, Owl Hollow to Fort Washington Beach, www.exeterchamber.com 11605 Old Friant Road, 4-8pm, www.playfresno.org

• Eatin’ on Eaton, Fresno Arts Council Tower, July 1 2444 Fresno St., 11am-1pm, (559) 477-6231, • Artist Reception:Pat Hunter, San Joaquin www.downtownfresno.org River Parkway and Conservation, July 10 11605 Old Friant Road, 10am-3pm, • Respite by the River: Evo Bluestein, with music (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org

by The Gilly Girls, San Joaquin River Parkway July 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15 and Conservation Trust, Inc., • Fun Home, Dan Pessano Theater, 2770 E. 11605 Old Friant Road, 6pm, (559) 248-8480, International Ave., 7:30pm Thursday-Sunday, www.riverparkway.org 2pm Sunday, www.playfresno.org July 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 • Cherry Avenue Auction Swap Meet, 4640 S. Cherry Ave., 6:30am-3:30pm, (559) 266-9856, www.cherryavenueauction.com July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • River Park Farmers Market, 220 E. Paseo Del Centro, 5-9pm, www.playfresno.org • Martin Park Craft Day, Martin Park, The San Joaquin River Parkway and 345 N. Glenn Ave., 4pm, (559) 554-4319, Conservation Trust is celebrating its 30th www.downtownfresno.org anniversary with Respite by the River. Bring July 4, 11, 18, 25 your picnic dinner and lawn chair or blanket • The Market on Kern, 2325 Kern St., 10am-2pm, and come listen to the sounds of The Gilly Girls, www.playfresno.org followed by a reading by Evo Bluestein. Wine and desserts will be available to purchase. A book July 26 • Sierra Nights Live Concert Series - Fusebox, Sierra Vista Mall Community Park, 1050 Shaw Ave., 6:30pm, www.visitclovis.com

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Don’t miss the biggest patriotic party in the Central Valley! Freedom Fest boasts one of the largest displays of pyrotechnics on the West Coast. Plus, you’ll find plenty of food, entertainment and activity for all ages.

July 6, 13, 20, 27 • Old Town Clovis Farmers Market, Pollasky Avenue between Third Street and Bullard Avenue, 5:30-9pm, www.visitclovis.com July 7, 14, 21, 28 • Farmers Market, corner of Pollasky and Bullard avenues, 8-11:30 am, www.visitclovis.com July 12 • Sierra Nights Live Concert Series - Fannel, Sierra Vista Mall Community Park, 1050 Shaw Ave., 6:30pm, www.visitclovis.com 36

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signing will follow the reading by Bluestein.

Current River Center Art Gallery exhibits in the Riverview Ranch house will be open for viewing.

July 14 • Fresno Buddhist Temple 73rd Annual Obon Festival, Fresno Buddhist Dharma Center, 2690 E. Alluvial Ave., 2-10pm • Let’s Hike! Huntington Lake, meet at the Wattenbarger cabin, noon, www.riverparkway.org • Draggin’ the Main “Cruise Nights,” Fresno Housing Authority, 1331 Fulton Mall Fresno, 6:15-10:15pm, (559) 443-8400, www.downtownfresno.org July 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 • Urinetown, Dan Pessano Theater, 2770 E. International Ave., 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday, www.playfresno.org July 22 • creARTE, Fres.Co, 1918 Fresno St., 11am-2pm, (559) 721-7750, www.downtownfresno.org July 25 • “American Graffiti,” Bitwise Industries, 700 Van Ness Ave., 7pm, (559) 500-3305, www.downtownfresno.org

hanford

July 10 • Art in the Heart (Art Hop), the soaking tub, 227 N. Irwin St., 6-8pm, www.facebook.com/ heartofhanford July 5, 12, 19, 26 • Thursday Night Market Place, Downtown Hanford, 5:30-9pm, www.mainstreethanford.com July 27, 28 • Kings Players present “Little Women,” Temple Theater, 514 Visalia St., 7:30pm, www.kingsplayers.net

27 Experience the timeless and enduring classic story about the March sisters’ journey from childhood to maturity during the American Civil War. Audiences of all generations will enjoy acquainting, or reacquainting, themselves with the sisters: Meg, the eldest; Jo, the high-spirited tomboy; Amy, the self-centered beauty; and gentle Beth, as well as their beloved

Marmee. Together, the March family learns to endure both good times and bad as they share the joys and pains of growing up. Tickets are $12 online and $14 at the door.

kingsburg

July 5, 12, 19, 26 • Summer band concerts, Memorial Park, Sierra Street and 18th Avenue, 8pm, www.kingsburgchamber.com

lemoore

July 4 • Firecracker 5K Run/Walk, 350 W. Bush St., 7:30am, (559) 924-6767, www.lemoorechamberofcommerce.com

lindsay

July 6, 13, 20, 27 • Friday Night Market, Sweet Briar Plaza, 5-10pm, www.thelindsaychamber.com

porterville

July 13 • Summer Night Lights, Veterans Park, 1501 W. Henderson Ave., 7:30pm, www.ci.porterville.ca.us July 20 • Summer Night Lights, Fallen Heroes Park, 336 Chase Ave., 7:30pm, www.ci.porterville.ca.us July 26 • Summer Night Lights, Centennial Plaza Park, 296 N. Main St., 7pm, www.ci.porterville.ca.us

prather

July 14 • Rich Oliver’s Mystery School “Learn to Ride Off-Road” Course, 28971 Auberry Road, 9-5pm, (559) 855-3089, www.richoliver.net July 15 • Rich Oliver’s Mystery School “Off-Road Challenge” Course, 28971 Auberry Road, 9-5pm, (559) 855-3089, www.richoliver.net July 16-18 • Rich Oliver’s Mystery School “Summer Ride and Wrench” Camp, 28971 Auberry Road, 9-5pm, (559) 855-3089, www.richoliver.net

reedley

July 2-Aug. 31 • Vintage Apron Display, Mennonite Quilt Center, 1012 G St., 9am-3pm, (559) 683-3560, www.mennonitequiltcenter.org

sanger

July 4 • 4th of July Spectacular, Sanger High practice field. 1045 Bethel Ave., 6:30pm, (559) 875-4575, www.sanger.org

selma

July 4 • Independence Day Fireworks and Show, Selma High School Stadium, 3125 Wright St., (559) 891-2235, www.cityofselma.com

springville

July 6, 20 • Concerts in the Park, Springville Veterans Memorial Park, 35944 CA-190, 7-9pm, www.springville.ca.us

three rivers

July 7 • First Saturday in Three Rivers, downtown Three Rivers, 11am-5pm, www.1stsaturdaytr.com

visalia

July 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 • Robotics, ImagineU Children’s Interactive Museum, 210 N. Tipton St., 2-5pm July 4 • 4th of July Celebration, Giant Chevrolet Cadillac Mineral King Bowl, 1001 S. Ben Maddox Way, 6:30-9pm, www.visitvisalia.org • Visalia Fireworks Extravaganza, Groppetti Stadium, Golden West High School, (559) 625-4007, www.exeterchamber.com July 6 • First Friday, Visalia Arts Consortium, 300 E. Oak St., 5pm, www.arts consortium.org July 6, 13, 20 • Movies in the Park, Riverway Sports Park Special Event Promenade, 3611 North Dinuba Blvd., 8pm, www.liveandplayvisalia.com July 7, 14, 21 • Dive-In Movies, Mt. Whitney High School Pool, 900 S. Conyer St., (559) 713-4365, www.liveandplayvisalia.com July 7 • Visalia Convention Center Indoor Yard Sale, Visalia Convention Center, 303 E. Acequia Ave., 8am-2pm, www.visitvisalia.org July 14, 28 • Community Pool Party, Redwood High School Pool, 1001 W. Main St., noon-3pm, (559) 713-4365, www.visalia.city July 28 • Boots, Brews & Bacon, Visalia Convention Center, 303 E. Acequia Ave., 6-10pm, www.visitvisalia.org • Annual Summer Catfish Derby, Plaza Park Pond, 8-10am, (559) 712-4365, www.visalia.city

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July 28 • Teen Movie Night, Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center, 247 W. Ferguson Ave., (559) 713-4365, www.liveandplayvisalia.com

vina robles amphitheatre

www.v inaroblesamphitheatre.com July 11 • Straight No Chaser, 8pm

encore theatre

www.encoretulare.org July 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 • James and the Giant Peach, 7:30pm, 2pm Sunday

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rabobank arena

www.rabobankarena.com July 7 • The Comedy Get Down, Theater, 7pm July 15 • Bronco, Arena, 8pm

roger rocka’s dinner theater

www.rogerrockas.com July 1-15 • “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” 5:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 11am and 5pm Sunday

fresno convention and entertainment center

www.fresnoconventioncenter.com July 10 • Brit Floyd, Saroyan Theatre, 8pm July 22-27 • Fresno Food Expo, Fresno Convention Center, 8am-8pm July 24 • Naturalization, Valdez Hall, 8am-noon

save mart center - fresno

www.savemartcenter.com July 7 • Jose Ramirez, 4:30pm The Encore Theatre presents “James and the Giant Peach.” In an offbeat adaption of Roald Dahl’s book, James launches a journey of amazing proportions after finding a magic potion that creates a magic peach filled with life-sized insects. Eventually the giant peach breaks from the tree and rolls into the ocean and the group finds themselves having to live and work together as a family. The dangerous journey is a success, but the adventure takes a whole new twist once they land on the Empire State Building. Tickets are $16 for floor seats and $18 for box seats.

bakersfield fox theatre

www.thebakersfieldfox.com July 5 • Brit, 7:30pm July 6 • Freestyle at the Fox Theater Featuring Stevie B, 8pm

icehouse theatre

www.v isaliaplayers.org July 1 • “A Few Good Men,” 2pm

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tachi palace - lemoore

www.tachipalace.com July 12 • Ann Wilson of Heart, 7:30pm

tower theatre - fresno

www.towertheatrefresno.com July 28 • Scanlan/Davila Boxing Invitational, 7pm

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GIVING BACK | BY EMILY MIRANDA

Hey PAL T H E visalia p oli c e a c tivities lea g u e Established in 1991 as a citywide after school crime prevention program, the Visalia P.A.L. (Police Activities League) became an outreach to local youth. The P.A.L. program built positive relationships between youth and police officers, fostering a bond of mutual trust and appreciation within the community.

Today, the Visalia P.A.L. provides interaction in non-confrontational settings such as educational and recreational programs, offering opportunities for youth to grow under sustained guidance and develop self-esteem while providing a safe environment for them to have fun. P.A.L. membership and the programs it offers are free to youth between the ages of 7 to 17 with an emphasis placed on reaching those who are considered “at-risk”. Such programs include arts & crafts, PS/X-Box Gaming, homework club, and literacy enrichment. There are also sports programs such as basketball, boxing, and indoor/outdoor recreation games, as well as leadership programs that involve community service projects, special events, and outdoor adventures. The objectives of these programs are to give youth a sense of belonging and a place to learn, in addition instilling valuable life skills that can build their self-confidence and develop them into the future leaders of their generation.

Not only does the Visalia P.A.L. benefit local youth, but also the community. Their commitment to bettering youth reaches further, involving parents, community volunteers, and police officers in coming together and building up mutual respect, greater understanding, and meaningful relationships between one another.

For further information, contact 559-732-2233 or stop by at 701 East Race Avenue, Visalia. •

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