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Top Ten-April 2020 1. check-in on older neighbors, friends, and family members 2. plant a tree or garden for earth day 3. musicians - live stream a performance 4. order take-out or delivery from your favorite restaurant, buy a gift certificate from one of our local theatres, the gallo, the state, prospect, buy a gift certificate from your favorite local business 5. do a virtual tour of a museum 6. create an activity schedule for your kids 7. read a book, watch a documentary or game night with the family 8. do some spring cleaning 9. tune into kcbp 95.5 fm modesto’s community radio 10. read the modestoview online

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GREETINGS VIEW BUY LOCAL VIEW GIRL SCOUT VIEW INFORMATION HOTLINE ART VIEW BREW VIEW PERFORMING VIEW FOOD VIEW UNPLUGGED VIEW ONLINE VIEW POET VIEW STAR WARS VIEW BIG VIEW - 150 YEARS ROCKABILLY MODESTO INTERVIEW SENIOR VIEW RESTAURANT GUIDE SONGWRITING VIEW JAZZ & WORLD VIEW MAMA VIEW RESCHEDULE VIEW POSTIVE VIEW FIT VIEW BARGAIN VIEW ZEN VIEW ALL AGES VIEW REAR VIEW

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It is really important that we find a way to stay positive now. It is hard. These are strange times. From less than a month ago, we went into March, aware that something big was happening, but over the last 30 days, the global impact of this hit us right here at home. I am a very social person and so much of my enjoyment comes from hanging out with friends, enjoying a cocktail on some of my fave local restaurant patios, enjoying a great band in the plaza or at the Gallo or State. But all of that is on hold right now as we all manage as best we can, trying as hard as we can to keep as much normal in our lives, despite existing in e our own plastic bubbles of separation.

This is when you know, that your family and friends are the most important thing in life, and keeping yourself safe and healthy is top of the list. I am thankful for the positive things in my life, like being a new grandparent soon and Abbey’s wedding in the fall, and am watching and listening for the challenging things that need help in our community.

Some of us have job that are “essential” and we have to keep running to keep the food supply or the health industries going and so there are kind of two worlds; one that has been confined inside, and the other that keeps the matrix going. It is truly surreal.

But it is what is missing right now that we need to pay attention to.

What we can’t do, is forget about the restaurant owners that are either shut down or operating on fumes and trying to get by with Curbside or Grab and Go business or our bartenders and servers that are out of work. Friends, we need to keep these folks going. If you can make it to a McDonalds, you sure can get pick up curbside at your fave local restaurant that has been feeding you for years. They need you now and we have an up to date list of who is open at @ modestoview on Facebook. If you can’t get out to pick up, consider purchasing gift

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cards for future visits. This is literally keeping some of these places going and I know our readers are the ones that will make a difference.

Now let’s listen to the music.

Oh wait, it is silenced since we can’t gather to rock and roll.

There are bands, singers and songwriters who’s livelihood his literally disappeared. Not only the local shows, plays and gigs have been cancelled, but larger scale events at the Gallo Center and the State Theatre have been canceled or delayed. Even the huge events like Coachella and BottleRock have been delayed to some “safe” date in the future. The Modesto Area Music Association has a list of the local bands and the links to their music sites where you can download/purchase their songs and buy their merch. In April, the MAMA will be presenting donation gigs at Rivets and other audience-free locations to do live concert casts. We hope you will tune in from 6-8 pm on ModestoView Facebook and we will be posting the bands Venmo account so you can send them some tips. If just 40 people tip the bands $10, it makes a huge difference. Stay tuned for more details as we get close. I did a Facebook live show last week and it was so much fun, playing my fave songs, reacting to requests and my friends so hopefully we can keep this going to support other local bands.

Please chip in when these shows happen.

Since all of our event calendars are mostly clear now, we need to make sure that we are still connecting with each other. Pick

up the phones, meet up with friends for a bike ride, walk in your neighborhoods, take the kids on a Bear Hunt, work in your yard, wave to passers by, write chalk messages on the sidewalks and streets, pick up curbside food, play your guitar on the porch, build a playhouse in the back yard, run the Mensinger trail and Virginia Corridor, take a downtown mural tour and just stay connected with out community, as soon, hopefully soon, we will start to come back to life and we need to get back to normal as soon as we can. We need to rediscover the non-digital fun things we did as a kid.

You, the ModestoView readers are the best anywhere and you are so appreciated. That is why I felt it was really important that we printed this month as normal and increased our mail delivery. Even though there aren’t many events, there are still things to learn about in Modesto. We continue to celebrate our Modesto 150, (although the 2020 chapter will be pretty unusual) and we learn about Modesto in the 1930s, and explore and celebrate the 50 year anniversary of Earth Day. These are all things that keep going as everything slows down. Thank you to the amazing local businesses that realize they still need to talk to you and get their message out and it makes it possible for us to bring ModestoView to you.

So thank you for reading, thanks for being a part of this community and thanks for being a contributor to making this a great place to live. You know, if we can make it through this, with a good attitude and hope for the future, we are going to be better off.

Let’s support each other, make sure you help those in need, and if you are still working, please reinvest in our local businesses.

With gratitude and wishing you good health, Chris Murphy – Publisher and Founder, ModestoView chrism@modestoview.com

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As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, the super adorable cowgirl Blair is enjoying a beautiful day with her horse. Her parents, Missi and Dominic Giorgi are involved in rodeo, Missi as a barrel racer and as a Miss Grand National and Dominic is a rodeo clown you can see at all of the large rodeo events and this summer at the Stanislaus County Fair. The Oakdale Rodeo will be back next year.

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By Middagh Goodwin

Modesto’s population is approximately 204,933, it is the 18th largest city in California. What does that ultimately mean? There are a lot of people living in and around Modesto.

Statistics show that about 68% of what is spent locally is reinvested in the community. Remember that statistic. Independent businesses return back into the community more than three times as much money per dollar of sales than chain competitors.

How can we grow our local economy?

What I am suggesting is if we all just switch our spending, even just a little it will add up to a huge impact. Even $5, the price of a cup of coffee at one of those corporate cafes.

That minute amount adds up in a very large way.

We want to make sure all our favorite places are still serving us when we are free to roam. We are going to want to go out and eat, get our hair cut or have a spa day. Not everyone that lives in Modesto is in a position to spend even $20 while we wait and “Shelter in place. Let us remove the very

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young and old and the unemployed that is somewhere around 40% of Modesto’s population. Let us for good measure and to make it easier round that number up to 50%.

50% is 102,466. That is still a large number of people. If each of us spends just an average of $20 on gift certificates or deliveries from local Cafes and Restaurants, Hair Salons, Spas and other locally owned businesses that amount adds up to $2,049,330 in just a month. In a year’s time, that comes to $24,591,960. What a generous amount of money to give to invest in our Community, in our friends and neighbors.

Remember I told you to not forget about that statistic of 68%? Those local businesses you are supporting spend a significant amount of that back locally in your shops and restaurants. employee your friends and family. That is an extra 1,393,544.40 each month going back into the local economy. This is a compounded effect.

While we “Shelter in Place”, Gift Certificates to places that host Live Music and plays make fantastic gifts too. Pledge to go out and support your Community when things get back to normal but for now, order out and tip well. Together we can make an incredible impact!

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Message from Mayor Brandvold While we’re all practicing social distancing, I can assure you that Modesto City services and operations continue, even though we’re not able to accept the public at our counters at city hall. As we navigate how to provide the services you expect with staff who are also practicing social distancing, Modesto residents may experience temporary changes to days or levels of service in order to keep up with the demand.

I want to remind you that practicing social distancing doesn’t mean social isolation and disengagement. Stay engaged and help those in need when possible, including things like remembering to support your local non-profits.

I also want you to know that I have reports of many people and businesses stepping up locally and helping others through this crisis.

From individuals, to mom and pop businesses, to major household name companies, we are coming together to help our city and cities across the nation.

Businesses and factories are repurposing and adapting in an immediate effort to fill the needs for equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals.

This is bringing out the best in all of us. And I call upon all of us to remain vigilant, stay home, and take care of yourself and those around you.

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We understand the importance of music not just for those who of us who love to listen but also in performing. It is cathartic, healing and one of the things that separate us from other animals(that and thumbs which is needed for a good funk bassist.) ModestoView/ Modesto Area Music Awards have teamed up with Rivet’s to bring you MAMA Virtual Live 6-8 pm M-F. Performers will be listed on the event page and we will broadcast live on ModestoView Facebook page.

Bands Venmo/PayPal or bands preferred way for donations will be shared. We encourage you to tune in and give what you can the Shelter in Place order has hit many performers very hard and we want to help them weather the proverbial storm.

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GIRL SCOUT VIEW Small Changes Make Big Impacts

Environmental Justice

By Caroline Parker

PUBLISHER Chris Murphy chrism@modestoview.com

SALES AND ADVERTISING Advertising@modestoview.com Managing Editor Middagh Goodwin DESIGN, LAYOUT, & ART PGrimaldi, Creative Art Director / Designer Peter Grimaldi pete@pgrimaldicreative.com Photo Director Michael J. Mangano Office Adminstration Brandilyn Brown SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGERS Madison Murphy – Adobe Specialist Abbey Murphy – Correspondent Russ Allsup - Correspondent Brandon Brush - Correspondent CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jim Christiansen Aaron Rowan Kaye Osborn Eric Benson Middagh Goodwin Efren Martinez Felicia Alemen Patty Castillo Davis Sofia Johnson Sam Pierstroff Mary Layton Monica Barber Brandilyn Brown Stan C. Countz Tasha Wilson Bill Coffey Mick V. Rubalcava

“Would you like a plastic bag for ten cents?” A common phrase asked at the end of every shopping venture. It seems so harmless, it really is just one little bag, how bad could one bag be? In reality, if everyone were to throw away just one plastic bag, it would be much more consequential than it might seem. With each and every little bag collected, there will be five trillion plastic bags consumed just this year! That’s five trillion plastic bags entering our waterways and oceans, and polluting our environment.

This statistic may seem large, but bags are just a small percent of all plastic waste disposed of every year.

In order to play a role in saving our environment, everyone must take little

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steps. Simple acts of sustainability are a form of environmental justice.

Environmental justice is the concept of taking actions in order to protect or help the Earth and its environment. One key act of environmental justice, that almost everyone can do is to be smart about plastic intake. This means being conscious of the amount of plastic and other waste you might be throwing away every day. Completing several small sustainable acts could build up, and if everyone on Earth were to take little steps towards eliminating wastefulness, our environment could become a much cleaner, and a much healthier place for future generations.

Here is a list of simple, sustainable ways to reduce waste: • Bring your own bag when shopping, and stray away from using plastic bags.

Keeping reusable bags in your car is a great way to always have them on hand when shopping. (plus, you won’t have to worry about your plastic bag ripping!)

• Packing your own lunch, and swapping to reusable plastic containers instead of plastic baggies. Plastic countainers are perfect for sandwiches, snacks, and other foods! (Investing in plastic containers will turn out to be much cheaper than constantly having to re-buy plastic baggies).

• Buy local. Purchasing products from local sellers could bring health benefits, as well as fresher food.

• Avoid fast fashion. Fast fashion is inexpensive clothing produced cheaply to keep up with trends. Buy products that are more sustainable, and that will last longer. Also, buying secondhand is great, as you can find amazing deals at thrift and consignment stores. Sometimes, you can find clothes that are brand new!

Everybody must play their part in order to bring justice to the environment, and doingsomething as simple as bringing a reusable bag to the grocery store, may make the world of tomorrow, a much cleaner place. Girl Scout Troop 3160

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Art is Life

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We are aware that the recent virus emergency has wrought havoc on event schedules, with cancellations and postponement of Events. Third Thursday Art Walk was called off March 19, and that will continue through this month, and won’t know until next column if that will hold for May or June. The 9th annual Stanislaus Artist Open Studio weekend at the end of this month has been postponed and rescheduled until the October 10 and 11 weekend. Hold on to any map books for the original April 25 and 26 weekend, as they will be useful in the fall. Some of our non-gallery venues closed temporarily in March, and we hope re-open soon. The Mistlin Gallery is closed this week as I write this column, and next show is the “Meet the Artist” show. Might have to keep your 6-foot social distance or watch for photos on the Central California Art Association/ Mistlin Gallery Facebook page or web site. For the future summer schedule, Chartreuse Muse is still accepting submissions to participate in their emerging Artists show, with deadline, April 15.

The Muse is also offering limited small family group classes and activities, check in with them for details.

Art imitates life, Life imitates art. Art is Life. Art, a reflection of Life. Art is!

There is an art to survival. Whatever your personal take on these well-known tropes, artists take on these themes of everyday life, disaster and hope, and incorporate into their art, how things are, or wish they were. For many of us art a great coping tool, and used by the beginner, student, novice, hobbyist and professional alike. So, in this age of Social Distancing, and self-isolation, what can FOLLOW US:

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we do when the galleries are closed or on restricted schedules, art events cancelled or postponed, and classes suspended?

Artists are creative. Tri-Chromatic Gallery posted its own Art Walk Online tour on Facebook and Instagram. The March student show at Mistlin Gallery was well documented on their Facebook page, with videos in categories on a virtual tour of the show as displayed in the gallery.

Like local musicians, you can find local artists in virtual galleries, or online art classes and demonstrations, on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or their own web sites, and on YouTube. Just like Bob Ross. Modesto View has posted links to downloadable coloring books for kids, and pro-tip there are similar links for adults. Many of the great museums of the world recently released their trove of databases full of entire collections of art, artists documentation, art history you can access from your phone or home computer. I post a lot of these links on my personal Facebook page, or on my Artists of Modesto Community page.

At my house on the alley I’m spending my time finishing my carport conversion to Art Studio. I’m just getting started on new art, and have my Open Mic tee shirts for sale. I have paintings going up on the alley fence to mark the site. Milo Wedel suggested artists set up plywood in the front yard, for a drive by viewable display, at curbside social distance. Many of us have more art supplies than we will use to get through the emergency, so ask for any surplus, particularly for out of school students. Online demonstrations will be the thing, like online music and comedy.

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by Christopher Mitchell and Brandilyn Brown

Message from Chairwomen Kristen Olsen,

Stay strong, Stanislaus County! We are living through tough times and none of us anticipated the circumstances we find ourselves in today, but we are mighty when we join forces. We have smart, collaborative leadership working on this every hour, and we are a community of resilient people.

Our Emergency Operations Team is working around the clock to meet the needs of our community – from our seniors and children to our workforce and businesses, from our first responders and healthcare professionals to our schools and churches. We are also closely connected to state and federal leaders who are working in our favor, advocating for us, and making sure we are as prepared as possible for the coming weeks and months. This COVID-19 pandemic is certainly slowing us down, but it will not destroy us. The County continues to keep the needs of our residents as our top priority, and we are making sure that critical services continue to be provided. Go to www.stanemergency.comfor regular updates Keep your spirits up, stay at home as much as possible, practice social distancing when you have to go out, and remember, we will get through this together!

GO Modesto Hey fans, thanks for continuing to support local business this month during this crazy

time. While pick-up and delivery is still an option for many local establishments, the alcohol industry is taking a hit, especially our small valley breweries and distilleries. As of this writing on 3/20/20, Tapped Apple Cider is open for grab and go, and Kimoto Sake and Sushi was just approved today to allow you to take beer, wine, sake and cocktails togo. (You must purchase food however, which you can do by calling them, visiting their website, or using DoorDash) So if you stocked up on your liquor, fantastic, if you need to do grab and go, that’s wonderful too, but if you’re low or stuck at home, we’ve got a great alternative: Flaviar subscription boxes. No matter where you are, we’re going to make sure your cocktails are not boring!

Flaviar, a spirits subscription, was started in 2012 by Grisa Soba and Jugoslav Petkovic; leading the speakeasy movement of the modern day. And it’s totally worth the money if you ask us! You get three samples following a specific theme every month, with tasting cards, history of the distilleries or brewers, and tasting pairing suggestions. This isn’t the box for you if you want to get drunk-we don’t advise that under the best of circumstances but especially right now-it’s for expanding your palate and trying spirits you can’t get at your local stores. The three tasters in each box are 1.5 ounces each, which is plenty enough to sample them neat, on the rocks and in a cocktail (though a small cocktail!). This way you don’t have to shell out for an entire bottle of a spirit you are unsure about. (Have you ever wanted to buy a $75 bottle of whiskey and thought, “What If I don’t like it?” We sure have.) Some brands they’ve had before are Angel’s Envy, Basil Hayden, Breckenridge, Highland Park, and Whistle Pig. We’re not talking Jack Daniels or Seagram’s here people, but the GOOD STUFF. TOP SHELF STUFF. And it’s not just whiskeys though those are the boxes we like best: they have brandy, rum, gin, tequila and mezcal and more. Prices range from $95 billed quarterly or $300 annually (for a savings of $80). Check them out at: www.Flaviar.com or on Facebook. (Pictured are the Welcome Box and the Beer Box. Our favorite of the two is the Beer Box, which contained Jameson’s Caskmate’s Stout Whiskey, Hyde’s Stout Cask Whiskey and Santis’ Cask Strenght Peated. All three were delicious treat.)

When we are low on mixology inspiration, we look to “How To Drink” on youtube.

Greg Titian and his team, walks you through a plethora of amazing cocktails, ones that are tried-and-true traditional, and mythical mysteries like butter beer and milk of the poppy. Greg is funny and knows his stuff. For those that stocked up and are ready for cocktails, try one and let us know what you think by using #BrewView on our social media. We recommend trying some of Greg’s cocktails this month during your Social Distancing Home Edition pub crawl. I heard the den has the best shots. Stay healthy and sip on friends!

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Hopefully we will be back and out and about when June rolls around. We should have our blankets ready, the picnic baskets loaded up and our summer plans all nailed down right? So plug these important dates into your calendar and let’s get ready for MoBand Concerts in the Park. 101 Years and Still Rockin! Shows are at 8 pm. Practice is the Monday and Wednesday before each show at Mancini Hall from 6:30 – 9 pm.

Concert #1, 101 and Still Rockin: June 4 Concert #2, Modesto Graffiti: June 11 Night at the Bowl Fundrasier: June 16 Concert #3, British Pub Night: June 18 Concert #4, Suburban Cowboy: June 25 Concert #5, Independence Day: July 2 Concert #6, Hometown Band: July 9 Seventh Concert: July 16, 2020

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PERFORMING VIEW Support the Arts in April

By Kaye Osborn & the ViewCrew

Greetings to all my theater supporters!

This is certainly unprecedented times.

Something we haven’t experienced in my lifetime. Many venues have cancelled or postponed their April productions. Some are considering streaming a show for patrons to enjoy in the comfort of their homes. If you have any scheduled shows, hopefully they have contacted you to let you know about the status. Performers have worked hard to learn their blocking, lyrics, lines, etc., but it is important that we come together and follow the guidelines to prevent the possibility of catching this virus or spreading it. Stay safe and hopefully, see you at the theater sometime soon.

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Prospect Theatre, State Theatre Many shows have been rescheduled or cancelled. If you have tickets for April, Gallo will notify you about the shows’ status and options for exchanges, refunds and other choices. During April, you can purchase gift certificates for the Gallo Center for a future event. Also, the 2020/21 season will be announced soon and hopefully things will be back to normal and there are many events later this year that should go on as normal. We hope.

In the meantime, please share your home performance, family plays, puppet shows or whatever talent you have to share.

Check in daily at @modestoview on Facebook to see if there are any great local virtual shows you can watch. If you are planning a live cast, please email events@modestoview.com

KEEP CALM. TAKE CARE. STAY WELL. the show will go on.

The Serious Stuff As we battle COVID-19 as a community and a nation, there are some things that we all need to know. There are a lot of rumors out there, and there are a lot of scams going around too. It is really important that you get your info from the source and not from some conspiracy site.

We need to keep calm, do the right thing, cover our coughs, practice social distancing, wash and sanitize hands, keep a positive outlook and get the facts.

Here are the links that you need to know for your safety and your business.

USA CDC: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Start of California: www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx County Website: http://schsa.org/publichealth/pages/corona-virus/ County Facebook: www.facebook.com/StanEmergency/ City of Modesto: www.modestogov.com/2513/Coronavirus-Updates Small Business Assistance: https://www.cabizrelief.org/

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Coach’s Corner

By Chris Murphy This is a very unusual time. As we deal with this time of “Shelter in Home”, our community has really tried hard to rally around our local restaurants, especially those that are offering Grab and Go or Curbside pick up. ModestoView is working hard to keep a running list of those that are open for service, including this restaurant. We hope that you will love what they are doing and hope that you will visit them for a complete dining experience on the other side of this situation. So let’s get to know Coach’s Corner.

I have been eating at Coach’s Corner for as long as I can remember. Way back when I was a kid, it was Monaco’s, one of the legendary old school eateries and bar.

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visit. This is one of those places that you really are family after one visit and inevitably you will start running into the regulars every time you come in that soon become your pals. The bar here is a long-time Modesto tradition and what hasn’t changed is important as what has.

The food is fresher and lighter but the atmosphere is old-school and is the best of what a neighborhood bar can be. Young or old, picky eater or omnivore, there is really something for everyone at Coach’s Corner and hope that you will meet some new friends there.

Additionally they have a banquet room and can prepare catered food to go, large scale events and have a great place to have a party with deli platters, wings, meatballs and all of the appetizer offerings. Check it out.

Today, it is pretty much the same, amazing food, old school tastes, and quick frankly, it just may be the most legit sports bar in our region. The old school is the new school, and the walls are covered with local sports pictures and drawings by John Coito of local referees and players, and around the ceiling, local football helmets. Besides the memorabilia and the TVs, what makes Coach’s so legit? The Modesto Quarterback Coaches Club meets all football season and many of the local sports coaches hang out and strategize. Now that we have the bonafides taken care of, let’s talk about some seriously amazing food and culture.

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Chubs and Krystal Harakh are the amazing husband and wife team that make the Corner so special. Chubs basically grew up in this restaurant as his older brother Manny was the cook for many of the years it was Monaco’s. This place is family, friends all wrapped up in some of the best home cooking in the region. Prime Rib? Check. Shrimp Scampi? Check.

Potstickers? Check Amazing burgers, raviolis and fried chicken? Check, all specialties and long time community favorites. You really can’t go wrong in this kitchen. The Prime Rib is absolutely amazing, slow cooked and then sliced and finished in it’s own juices. While we did this piece, Chubs had Corned Beef on the stove for over 2 days and it turned out amazing on St. Patrick’s Day. Married for over 19 years, Chubs and Krystal have it figured out and their personalities make the experience there special. Chubb is generous on special requests and everything is freshly prepared. If you order cole slaw, each batch is made at the time you order it. It is fresh, fresh, fresh. Each order of fried “broasted” chicken is pressure cooked, juicy and delicious. The raviolis and the pot stickers are hand made, pan cooked to perfection and as tasty as can be. (they can also make you a nice Mai Tai to accompany the potstickers in their bar) On of the post popular items is the Captains Platter with Fish, Shrimp and Chips and really hits the spot.

Have no fear, there is a great line up of salads and protein items for those with specific diet needs that compliment the amazing line up of traditional favorites like the Marinara burger. You really just have to try this.

Chubb is at home in the kitchen and Krystal is at home at the bar with her guests, where Chubb will frequently

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Hopefully normal hours will begin again soon as this will become your favorite hangout.

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During times like these, with the COVID-19 scare, we must ALL come together!

Thankfully, Positive Peeps: We know that Modesto is a not only the city of “Water Wealth, Contentment Health,” but even more than that, we are truly, A CITY OF LOVE! I know I am not the only one who has walked around holding onto a bit of fear within my heart, and plenty of worry on my mind. However, (I know from deep within my soul), when we stand together in love, we strengthen those who surround us.

The world experienced the Great Depression from 1929 to 1933. During that time, the people played games to keep their minds off the disasters that were taking place right outside their doors. We could learn a lot from that past historical period, and quite frankly, WE REALLY SHOULD! The beauty of the era we now live in, is that even though we’re told to practice “Social Distancing,” we need not practice “Social Exiting!” Hold on! Brace yourself !

Get ready for it! Dare I say it? Yup, I’m going to have to! IT’S TIME TO UTILIZE OUR SOCIAL MEDIA SITES! We can go “Live” with anyone via our phones, tablets, and/or our computers. In fact, the cable and internet companies here in Modesto are providing affordable internet services to ANYONE, while this crisis

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is going on. Some of the programs begin at $10.00 per month!

GUILTY! Don’t get me wrong, I too am guilty of being a bit of a “Scary Sherrie” when it comes to this whole COVID-19 thing. Nevertheless, we all need to realize that it is A MUST that we “Snap Out Of It!” We need to take consider that our kids are watching our every move! We must recognize that if we have already stepped onto the “Freak-out Bus,” (and are ready to take

the ride), our kids are not too far behind us!

I am happy to say, though I had already entered the “Freak-out Bus,” and my two kids each had their tickets, (which I provided): They never hopped on board! Luckily for all three of us, I safely stepped off before the bus departed!

So why not break out the old Monopoly game? How about some spelling fun with Scrabble? Safely distancing yourselves from one another, (if you’re feeling symptomatic), is smart. But keep your children happily smiling, while sharpening their spelling and communi-

cation skills. Have genuine, meaningful conversations with each other.

As each of us embark on this new journey, (that may very well end up being an intense few months), let’s get to know each other again. Let’s share a roll of toilet paper with someone! Let’s call someone and tell them. . . . . . . “I just ________________.” No matter what you say in those quotations, know this: The person on the other end, will simply be glad you called.

Stay safe Positive Peeps and most of all, (even if only online or through your cell): SPREAD LOVE!!

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Well, this isn’t exactly what I meant when I said I wanted a sabbatical. For the first time in 8 years of curating and supporting live music year-round, my culture calendar is disturbingly barren.

In my book, COVID stands for “Cause Of Vanishing Independent Delights.”

But if we somehow find this mad season firmly in the rearview within the next few weeks, Modesto Unplugged has something very special to share with those who’ll be starved for the live listening experience once more.

On Friday evening May 8, we’ll welcome back the one and only Dirty

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Cello, who have headlined for me on numerous occasions and are one of my very top crowd-pleasers. From the first time, I nearly fell out of my chair when she emailed asking to play my series, to booking concert dates for her in the U.K., to attending her wedding, to playing pack-mule schlepping her gear to the bottom of Moaning Cavern for a concert, I’ve forged quite the beautiful friendship with cellist/bandleader Rebecca Roudman. She’s classically trained and is a regular with various Bay Area symphonies, and has even appeared with our own MSO, but her Dirty Cello project balks at Bach. Instead, the band wows its audience with electrifying renditions of Jimi Hendrix, Zeppelin, Dropkick Murphys, Charlie Daniels, and other favorites, plus Celtic, Klezmer and original songs with a bluesy twist, all driven by Rebecca’s lively cello shredding. (She’s also picked up the violin as

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POET VIEW Love in the Time of Coronavirus

by Sam Pierstorff @njapoet

Six feet feels like a hundred miles when handshakes are forbidden and high fives have been replaced by winks and head nods like we are all flirting inside a crowded bar,

but the bar is our kitchen—the strangers are our neighbors walking past dusty windows that we all finally have time to clean.

The sun comes and goes.

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By Aaron Rowan part of her set in recent years.) They’ve taken their high-energy bluegrass/blues/ classic rock style to sold-out venues throughout the world, but they take the time to make a Modesto visit every year or two. Be sure not to miss a golden opportunity when they do.

Doors open at 7:30 and Dirty Cello takes the stage at 8:00. $20 admission.

If the date holds up, this will likely be the final show at Moon & Sixpence (the only independent listening-room venue in downtown Modesto) until October.

Find our space at 500 9th St. between E & F, in the courtyard next to El Sol. As always, seat reservations can be made at 209.543.5306 or modestounplugged@yahoo.com. Stay safe and sane and not too stir-crazy, and we’ll see you soon.

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Today, the sky’s heart breaks and its tears wash our faith down gutters.

Tomorrow, the sun shines brightly between two dog-shaped clouds, so we smile and wag our own tails because hope is on the horizon again.

Schools close, yet when children open their laptops their kindergarten teacher is there to read Dr. Seuss from her sofa and to welcome them to class.

Restaurants shutter, yet customers continue to roll up curbside to receive a hot meal and a bottle of vintage Cabernet.

Hospitals are filled, yet doctors and nurses still don their superhero capes and fly into action.

This pandemic, we have learned, will force us to keep our distance, will make us wash our hands, will lock us indoors for days, but it cannot kill love.

Love will always find a way to spread faster than any virus.

So smile and take a deep breath.

Be grateful that you still can because there is so much more love needed in our world if we are ever going to heal.

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STAR WARS VIEW May the 4th Be With You!

By Middagh Goodwin

All over the world, Star Wars will be on everyone’s mind on May 4th. This is a special day here in Modesto USA where we are the “#homeofstarwars We are all hoping the Force will be with all of us for May the Fourth as we plan to celebrate our love of a Galaxy, Far, Far, Away... We are all crossing our lightsabers in hopes that our city, state, and nation will see a quick recovery.

If so we will be celebrating Star Wars Day on May the 4th.

Our plans move forward to celebrate and bring the action to the 10th Street Plaza with all of our local Star Wars community of fans. We have invited the 501st Legion, the Wolves of Mandalore, the Rebel Legion, the Dark Empire, and Central Valley Costumers to join us at this event. The LodgePole Pickers will go full Jedi for their music in the plaza. You won’t want to miss the lightsaber battles when the sun starts to set. Everyone is encouraged to cosplay as their favorite Star Wars characters.

The celebration begins at 6 pm, with the Lodgepole Pickers. There will be a special presentation of the Star Wars cosplayers at 7 pm. We will have a public reading of the Modesto proclamation, At 7:30. By 8 pm the epic battle will be waged. Afterwards there will be some more Jedi Lodge Pole Picker Music Star Wars was released originally on May 25, 1977, and that was the day that changed modern film forever. From the opening theme and the rolling script, the world had a new lexicon of interstellar characters, starships and even speed

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There will be special Star Wars food and drink specials at Fuzio, Ralston’s Goat, T-Cups, and Graffiti Dogs.

Make sure you like the May the 4th Facebook page to stay up to speed as things develop. @maythefourthmodesto #homeofstarwars #homeofGeorgeLucas

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The great depression, prohibition and the worst of times. These were some of the keys that would later make Modesto great. As we suffered in a tough economy, our irrigation based agriculture would draw people from all over the USA, much like the gold rush in the 1850s. The dust bowl in the south would create an exodus of people that would find a new railroad, that would link the farms with a desperate people that would work the ground, with that train clickity clack that would inspire a hillbilly boogie and lead to a whole new generation of country singers. The popularity of AM radio would take that sound across the USA, even reaching Elvis. Those that continued to grow grapes during prohibition would then find success as two brothers would build the world’s largest winery. Amazing things happened during the 1930s that are still important today. We are going through some tough times right now and you know it will build some strength we will use for the future. Our friend Carl Baggese takes us through the 1930s and we hope you enjoy it and please let us know at info@modestoview.com if you have something to add. Thanks – Chris Murphy

This is the famous photo of Migrant

By Carl Baggese Mother Florence Owens who is buried in Modesto. The photo was taken by Dorothea Lange

MODESTO 1930’s

The razzle dazzle of the 1920s, with its flappers, gangsters, speakeasies and lighthearted fun came crashing down in October 1929, when an over-extended economy, with too many stocks bought on margin and no cash to back them up, tumbled to earthshattering lows. Perhaps the entertainment newspaper, Variety, put it best, headlining in its own peculiar vernacular: “Wall Street Lays an Egg.” The beginning of the new decade saw jobs disappear, banks close and fortunes disappear. The common person and the wealthy were on an even plain. They were broke – forced to stand in breadlines for a humble meal or to stand on a corner selling apples to bring in cash. No corner of the country was spared in the sweeping Great Depression that followed. Businesses in Modesto suffered as well as those throughout the country.

Yet there is always a bright side, and while the worst part of the decade came with the swirling winds of the Dust Bowl in the Midwest, opportunities opened up with the great migration to California for those who had little hope in their own backyard. In addition, there were always entrepreneurs who could build something from nothing. And so the era also offered some hope as the ship righted itself. When Franklin Delano Roosevelt stood in front of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on March 4, 1933 he offered a New Deal to the American people, telling them they had “nothing to fear but fear, itself.” One of his first acts was to repeal Prohibition – and that had enormous implications for Modesto’s future.

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City Jail. This building housed the city Modesto Police Members of the Modesto Police Department are shown jail and was across the street from with Mayor Sol P. Elias (at left with light hat). This photograph was the Stanislaus County Courthouse. taken in front of City Water Pumping Station No. 4. The top left photo The building was next to Garlock’s shows the entire motor pool of the police department at 614 10th Street in 1938. According to Robert Gauvreau, the 1937 Plymouth, left, and the Richfield Service Station on H Street.

It was eventually demolished to make 1934 DeSoto, center, were patrol cars; the 1935 Studebaker on the right room for the Stanislaus County Adwas the Chief ’s car. Seated on the brand new Harley Davidsons are Ed ministration Building, now the home Russell, Oscar Orvis and Clayton Green. The top floor of this building of the county schools office. housed the City Engineer’s Office.

The Legend of Ernest & Julio Gallo

Legend has it that Ernest and Julio Gallo began their winery by borrowing money from Ernest’s mother-in-law, Teresa Franzia, and finding pamphlets about making wine in the McHenry Library. The legend is true. It was shortly after Prohibition had been repealed in 1933 when the Gallo Brothers began their winery. As Ernest explains in the book, “Ernest and Julio Gallo: Our Story,” they had made homemade wine that tasted like grape juice in December and vinegar in June. “Obviously, we did not know anything about commercial winemaking. Though money was tight, we searched for a qualified winemaker to hire. But the wait for Repeal to come about had been too long for many experienced winemakers from the pre-Prohibition times . . . unable to hire experienced winemaking help, Julio and I would be completely on our own. “I went to the Modesto library to look for a book on winemaking. I told the librarian what I had in mind, but she found nothing on the shelves. After all, we were just ending more than a decade of national Prohibition, during which there had been no call for winemaking. As I turned to leave, she remembered some old pamphlets in the basement. ‘There might be some about winemaking from before Prohibition,’ she said. ‘Why don’t you go down and see?’ “I went downstairs and found a stack of magazines and pamphlets. I went through it, and found a pamphlet on fermentation and one on the care of wine by Professor Frederic T. Bioletti of the Department of Viticulture and Enology at the University of California at Davis, published prior to Prohibition. Bioletti had been in the forefront of research being done in enology around the turn of the century. The pamphlets were among a series published by the university, making results of various enological experiments available to early winemakers. These were exactly what we needed. ‘You’re welcome to them,’ the librarian said. “This was the beginning of our knowledge about making commercial wine, such as how to have a sound, clean fermentation, and how to clarify the wine. These old pamphlets probably saved us from going out of business our very first year . . .”

The brothers are both gone now, but Gallo Wines are known the world over. The winery is still headquartered in Modesto on Yosemite Boulevard and owns brands and wineries that range from the Central Valley to the North Coast, Sonoma and the Napa Valley as well asl importing wines from Italy, Australia and other regions throughout the world. They also make E&J Brandy along with other types of spirits.

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s r a e y House of Stores - This large Spanish-style building was located at the corner of J and 16th Streets.

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Frank “Proof ” Mancini

As Modesto started to pay more attention to it cultural needs, the perfect person was ready to help the city establish a reputation in the area of music.

Regardless of the tough times, music would play a starring role in the development of the community.

While it’s mostly the people of Modesto who know his name, Frank “Proof ” Mancini was playing with the John Philip Sousa band in San Francisco at the Panama Pacific Exposition in 1915 and eventually came to Modesto to play in the orchestra for the opening of the Strand Theatre in 1920. He decided that the Central Valley was very much like his native Italy, and he stayed. He was the award-winning band director at Modesto High School and helped found the Modesto Symphony Orchestra and the Stanislaus County Boys Band. When the symphony held its first concert in 1931 at the Strand Theatre, the population of Modesto was 17,000. It was the smallest town in the United States to have a symphony orchestra.

He brought culture and music to Modesto and left a legacy that continues today. When he died in 1964, Prof. Mancini was a beloved figure in his adopted hometown. He and his wife left their ranch on River Road to the city to become a park. Mancini Bowl in Graceada Park is home to the Modesto Band of Stanislaus County (MoBand), whose forerunner was the Boys Band.

In 1994, Mancini was posthumously elected into the National Band Association’s Hall of Fame located at Troy State University in Troy, Alabama.

T I M E L I N E : 1930 - Modesto population is 13,842.

1931 - First performance of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. Frank Mancini, Malin Longstroth, and Leonardo Fristrom founded the orchestra during 1929 – 1930.

1933 - Franklin Delano Roosevelt is inaugurated on March 4.

- The 21st Amendment repealing Prohbition is ratified on Dec. 5.

Ernest and Julio Gallo open a small winery in Modesto with $5,900 borrowed from Ernest’s in-laws, the Franzias. Ernest finds pamphlets on winemaking in the basement of the McHenry Library.

- The Modesto Daily Evening News changes its name to The Modesto Bee and News-Herald.

- Harvey “Harve” Presnell, stage, film and television actor, is born in Modesto. He will become a Broadway star in Meredith Willson’s “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” and later star in the movie version with Debbie Reynolds.

- Bill Bates Jr. built the first Modesto radio station KTRB 860 AM at the corner of McHenry and Sylvan Ave. - The new Modesto Post Office opens in October at 12th and I Streets. The new building’s lobby features 13 hand-painted murals by Works Progress Administration (WPA) artist Roy Boynton.

1934 - The art deco-inspired State Theatre, designed by famed architect S. Charles Lee, opens on December 25. First film is Flirtation Walk.

1936 - Carl Shannon home is completed on 17th and I Streets next to Shannon Funeral Home.

Shannon serves as mayor of Modesto from 1939 – 1950.

1937 - The new Safeway grocery store opens on H Street.

- The Maddox Brothers and Rose begin their radio show sponsored

by Rice’s Furniture on KTRB am with brothers Fred and Clay and then 11 year old sister Rose, and Rockabilly music is born

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1939 - War in Europe begins with the German invasion of Poland. The United States remains neutral, but secretly ships armaments to Britain. The Central Valley will play a key role in providing agricultural goods and the Riverbank Aluminum Plant at Claribel and Claus will start making shells for the military.

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Rockabilly

is without a doubt the most exciting, artistic and raw form of early rock and roll today. Originally a term used an an insult, “rockabilly” became the foundation of rock with its simple slapping bass percussion and a boogie beat that’s guaranteed to make you dance, just like it did in the early days of Rock. And it came from Modesto USA.

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Don Maddox, A Rockabilly Original KC “Don Juan” Maddox is still with us today and he has more energy and sense of humor than most any other 95 year olds you meet, or anyone for that matter! It is rare to be able to speak to someone that was actually there, building the foundation of the music we love today. Don Maddox was an inspiration to the young and future rock and rollers, and he also watched as rock and Roll took off, leaving his family band behind. Today still, his voice is loaded with character and energy and we chatted about the origins of Rock and Roll, Rockabilly and the Maddox Bros & Rose Sound.

ModestoView: How did the Slappin’ Bass sound start?

Don Maddox: Fred just started with the string bass and he really wasn’t that good and it and he just slapped it to get this percussion sound and he would just beat on it. People would come to see us and say, “you have the best bass player” but he wasn’t that good, he was just slappin’ it like crazy and having a great time.

Don recounted how a young Elvis would be on the same concert bill as an opener in the early 1950s. Bill Black would sit in with the Maddox Brothers and Rose and Elvis would admire their flashy outfits, many that were made here in Modesto. Elvis once commented to Don at one of these shows, “someday I will have a suit like this”. Mama Maddox, made him take his hands off of the suit. The Maddox influence was felt everywhere in music.

According to Don, as the youngest, he learned how to play by going to the dances and watching the band play and after the war joined the band as the fiddle player and one of the chief comedians for their legendary sound. Their colorful live recordings are still available and some of their KTRB radio jingles are on You Tube. Don Maddox is still making music and his CDs and merchandise will be available very soon. ModestoView will keep you informed.

Reverend Horton Heat’s Jim Heath spent some time with us when he played in Modesto and we talked about the history of Rockabilly, the Maddox Brothers and the roots of Rock and Roll. “Rockabilly wasn’t just Elvis and Bill Haley, it was a outgrowth of everything. It was the hillbilly people listening to R&B one thing lead to another”. Jim continues “Rockabilly has kind of been the kicking dog of the music business and I hope someday that Rockabilly will get its place in history. Whether that really happens or not, we’ll see, but that’s what I hope”. In fact, the word Rockabilly was used as a ‘hillbilly insult” in the early years and the term was not really used widely until the early 50s.

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Marty Stuart

Reverend Horton Heat’s Jim Heath Marty Stuart has been a champion for the Maddox Family history and is largely responsible for keeping the legacy alive and purchased many of their flashy outfits that are on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. He also presented the Lifetime MAMA Award via Video to KC “Don Juan” Maddox at the 2013 MAMA Awards.

Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats is very familiar with the Modesto history of Rockabilly and spoke highly of our history and the inspiration of the Maddox Brothers and Rose during his appearances in Modesto at the State Theatre and the Gallo Center.

Modesto is the home of Rockabilly, the foundation of Rock and Roll today and the beat of the songs that became our Graffiti Cruising Culture.

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By Chris Murphy

In 1937, the first notes of Rock and Roll aired over Modesto radio station KTRB 860.

The trail of the history of Rock and Roll and the music and the people that inspired Rock and Roll leads directly to Modesto’s doorstep. Yes my friends, Rock and Roll was born right here in Modesto USA in 1937. Not another Modesto, our Modesto. The same Modesto that is the home of American Graffiti is also the cradle of the modern music civilization. How can this be? Why don’t we have billboards on the freeway and giant museums celebrating our birthplace? These are good questions and now is the time to change all of that and take our place in the Roots of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The Maddox family escaped the Dust Bowl of Alabama and made their way to California. After attempting to settle in LA and Oakland, the railroad brought the Maddox Family to Modesto where they picked fruit and vegetables in the fields up and down the central valley. Fred Maddox, tired of field work, encouraged the family to get into the music business and persuaded Rice Furniture to sponsor a radio show.

The Maddox sound was fun, catchy and made you want to dance. The string bass player was the comedian in many of the early swing bands, but it was the rockin’ sound of Fred’s bass combined with the songwriting and the wit of the Maddox family that made hillbilly boogie famous.

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When the Maddox boys returned from war and returned to Modesto and Don joined the band. Their music was fun, uptempo and clever and Don and Fred were the comedians of the group. They had a regular show on KTRB radio and the Maddox Brothers and Rose began performing around the region. They started recording for 4 Star records and began wearing the flamboyant suits and made quite a name for themselves, touring across the country. Through the years they would play the local places like the Uptown Ballroom and many other local “Honky Tonks” around the area like the El Rancho and George’s Playhouse in Stockton. The Riverbank Club House became the crossroads for a sound that now was known across the nation that would be host to many of the music legends of that time. Hank Williams made a memorable appearance here in Modesto and played a live performance on KTRB, then under the guidance of Chester Smith, himself a hillbilly music legend and radio star.

The Maddox sound became famous across the USA on radio, recordings and their memorable live performances. The Maddox Bros & Rose were known as “America’s Most Colorful Hillbilly Band”. Fred’s bass sound influenced musicians across the USA, and in particular, one Memphis, TN based Bill Black who had returned to Memphis after the war.

Bill Black was the legendary bassist for Elvis Presley in those early Sun sessions. “That’s All Right”, a cover of Arthur Crudup’s 1946 song, was recorded after an accidental uptempo rehearsal track. This new “rockin’” version was quickly recorded and sent to radio and radio went wild. The Rhythm and Blues that was popular up and down Highway 61 in the late 40s and early 50s, was blending with the hillbilly boogie slappin’ bass sound that made the music “Rock”. Bill Haley’s Rock around the Clock, also released in 1954 featured the rockin’ slappin’ bass sound. (1) Around the same time, Cleveland DJ Alan Freed would popularize the term “Rock and Roll” and a young Elvis would regularly open for the Maddox Brothers and Rose, admiring their flashy suits.

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The State Theatre

Modesto’s New Post Office By the time the 1930s arrived, Modesto had grown to the point that the leased building being used as the post office was too small. That original building had been financed locally for $26,000 and was leased back to the Treasury Department for ten years. Located on 12th Street, it was replaced in 1933 by a building constructed by the government for $195,000.

The new building was located on the same site at 12th and I Sts. Designed in the government’s Renaissance Revival style, the post office opened in October and was used until 1962, when the main post office relocated to Kearney Street. The main highlight in the interior of the post office was artwork created as part of the Treasury Department’s Section of Painting and Sculpture. One percent of the post office’s cost was set aside to fund the art project. The post office originally contained a series of thirteen tempera lunettes depicting agricultural scenes in the Central Valley. The murals were painted by lead artist Ray Boynton and several assistant painters in 1936. The themes of the paintings were Irrigation, Agricultural Products of the Valley, Harvesting of Grapes, Packing Cheese, Grain Harvesting, Meatpacking, Sorting Grapes and Tractor and Plow. While the post office building has been converted into offices, the lobby artwork is still on display, though some panels have been lost over time. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The talkies came into being in 1927 with Al Jolson in The Jazz Singer, and during the 1930s film became an integral part of survival during the Depression. For a dime you could allow the flickering images on the screen to envelop you with music, comedy or drama. Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse and child actress, Shirley Temple, led the way with their optimistic outlook on life. At the same time, Broadway composers turned almost anything into a filmed musical adding a plethora of great songs to the American songbook. They filled the drab lives of those trying to survive with a joyful hour or two sitting in the dark surrounded by the opulence of a grand movie palace. By 1934, movie theatres had gone from palaces to a simpler form and function. Modesto’s State Theatre, designed by architect, S. Charles Lee, whose resumé included some of California’s most elaborate movie houses, opened in December. Lee’s Art Deco movie theatre, with its exquisite plaster murals on the interior walls incorporating leaping gazelles and greyhounds, joined the Modesto, Strand, Princess (later Covell) and Lyric theatres to provide motion pictures to the city’s entertainment hungry population. The Modesto Theatre couldn’t survive the addition of the State and, after removal of its top floor, was turned into retail space on 10th Street, where it still stands. Lee actually designed several movie theatres for downtown Modesto, but the State was the only one actually built.

The State remains the only downtown movie theatre to survive the years. In 2005, it was restored to its former glory, after a modernization in 1960 had stripped away most of its classic Art Deco styling. Though originally built only for film, it has since become a performing arts venue with stage and dressing rooms, adding a badly needed asset to the city’s cultural scene.

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W E I V R E T IN

By Chris Murphy

The City of Modesto has so many functions.

The number one is to make sure that the citizens of Modesto are safe and be a part of the community. From the basic utility billing to the parks and neighborhoods department, the City plays a key role in so many places.

Here we are in this, the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, and Vicki Rice has been at the helm of the City of Modesto’s Recycling efforts, making sure that Modesto is doing its part. We are faced with global warming, and unpredictable impacts like the COVID-19 and so many outside forces, so we need a solid response from our government and get our citizens into the action too.

You have seen the special event recycling trailers at Modesto’s big events, and you see her crew out there making sure that people are doing their part and just last year, they introduced some new recycling characters, Cali, Ricki and Vinni. Vicki grew up in Fremont , California and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from San Jose State University. Vicki has been a big part of the city management over 25 years. We really can make a difference and let’s find out what Vicki and her team are doing to make sure we are taking care of our city for the future.

ModestoView: You grew up back in the time when recycling was just getting started. How did this frame your outlook on recycling ?

Vicki Rice: I grew up in a middle class family with two sisters and a brother and we were a reduce-reuse-recycle kind of family before it was cool. Leftovers were a given and hand me downs were commonplace. Lucky for me, I was the oldest girl but us sisters definitely shared a clothes closet and all the fights that came along with it. I remember being really little, living in Pacifica and our kitchen table was literally a wooden picnic table with benches. Our coffee table was made out of a huge round pebble rock stepping stone that sat on top of a planter box. Talk about upcycling, my mom probably invented the phrase. I think the best thing ever was in High School when my dad bought a 280Z and handed it down to his kids when he upgraded. We were two years apart so each of us got to drive it our junior and senior year and then passed it on to the next sibling. For two incredible years I drove that car and was the envy of all my friends until for high school graduation, my gift was a recycled orange Mazda four door sedan. How I missed that 280Z!

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MV: Modesto had a big part in the origins of curbside recycling with Ecology Action and Cliff Humphrey, how does this innovator legacy drive Modesto to succeed in this?

VR: His grassroot efforts began the same year Earth Day was born. He had faith that residents would source separate materials for recycling and once that happened there was no turning back. Of course, now curbside recycling in Modesto has evolved into what is commonly referred to as “organic recycling”. Modesto had the vision that the organic material (yard waste, food waste and paper waste) could be collected and turned into compost and lessen the overall impact on our landfills. That forward thinking is really making a difference as we work to reduce methane gas production and decrease our carbon footprint. We absolutely still support in CRV recycling and rely on our certified buy back centers in Modesto to make that recycling happen.

MV: It seems that with many concepts, we have to go through the kids to get adults to take action, do you find this to be the case with recycling?

VR: Education and outreach is the key to success. All schools in Modesto are encouraging recycling on many levels. All food waste is being recycled and captured for composting. A lot of recycling efforts occur naturally by the influence of people

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wanting to do their part and help the environment. Also, the State of California introduced AB 341 which is mandatory commercial recycling and AB 1826, mandatory organic recycling. Start looking around and you will source separation of materials in many businesses. No longer is it acceptable to consider all discards trash. You now have the responsibility as a business owner and resident to recycle. Our hope is that we introduce the concepts early so by the time you are an adult, recycling is second nature.

MV: If you had unlimited budget, what would you do to make fundamental changes in the way the Modesto recycles?

VR: I would start with packaging to help us strive toward a zero waste community. Eliminate straws, plastic bags and Styrofoam.

Reduce packaging everywhere. I would like to see Modesto send a clear message to manufacturers to package responsibly by using recycled and environmentally friendly materials. Because recycling organic waste is so important with this new unlimited budget, I would like to see the expansion of Modesto’s compost facility. I wish for them the latest and greatest in technology so they could do their jobs effectively and really make a difference. My ultimate dream would be to eliminate organic contamination. Stop trying to put your overflow trash in your residential or commercial green can.

I would like people to look at food and green waste discards as a commodity that has value and they are a part of the end product and ultimately the solution to a greener Modesto.

MV: You have had many roles at the City of Modesto, what makes you want to be such an involved part of improving Modesto?

VR: Modesto is where I chose to raise a family, work and be involved in my community.

I think that is key. Modesto is my community. I am invested in making it better for my family, friends, coworkers and those I serve.

I want to do my part, teach and influence others to do their part as well. We have to continue to come together and celebrate what makes Modesto a thriving community. For me, maintaining a positive outlook, being thankful and always willing to move forward in an ongoing effort to make things better is the foundation of who I am.

MV: Tell us some of the obstacles you face with making some of this programs part of our routine?

VR: In theory, we all want to do the right thing but sometimes we fought an uphill battle. People have a hard time believing that their part can make a difference and collectively we will see change for the better.

There are a lot of laws on the books now that require recycling programs be in place in order to meet diversion goals. If those don’t happen, tighter restrictions will be mandated. My personal goal for 2020 is to tell people to take a look at what they recycle and just do one more thing. If you don’t want to take your recyclables to a buy-back center because it is too much trouble, then find a neighborhood kid or non-profit group that will gladly take them off your hands. If you see your neighbor doesn’t understand what goes in their residential green can, take a minute and let them know. Make recycling second nature in your family and the message will spread. Be an influencer!

MV: What is something that you think the public may not understand about your department?

VR: Many people think that because Modesto is not a three- can system (blue for recycling, black for trash and green for organics) we must not recycle. Just remember in Modesto, we are a two-can system and are actively recycling our organic waste.

In the absence of the blue recycling bin, we promote self-hauling to a certified recycling center.

MV: What are some of the things you learned early that influence you today?

VR: Most everything we use continues to have value even if we are done with it. Be a frequent donator or buyer at your local thrift stores. Take only what you need and share when you have an abundance. There

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Here is a list of Modesto Area stores that are offering special programs for seniors and at-risk costumers because of coronavirus. Shop Local if you can. All programs are subject to change.

Big Lots: The first hour 9 am -10 am of the day is reserved for senior citizens and those most vulnerable to this virus. Big Lots stores are open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Cardenas Markets: Open an hour early each day 6 am -7 am for seniors & first responders to shop before the general public.

Regular hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dollar General: Offers senior store hour, the first hour each day, to allow seniors and other at-risk customers time to shop.

Call or check online at www.dollargeneral. com for the closest location and hours.

La Perla Tapatia: The first hour of shopping each day 7-8 am is reserved for customers age 65 and over and those with disabilities.

O’Brien’s Market: Customers age 65 or older are allowed to shop one hour before the store opens daily 7-8 am. Be prepared to show identification. Hours are now 8 am-7 pm Raley’s: Is offering to those 65 or older Senior 2 Essential Bags options with pre-selected bags of grocery essentials at a discounted price starting. A $20 with staples including fruits and vegetables, canned soup, pasta and sauce, beans, peanut butter and canned tuna, and a $35 with is so much satisfaction in giving and what you get back in return can be life changing. Don’t be so quick to judge. Sometimes it is as simple as the person didn’t know or have the adequate resources.

MV: Is there something else you feel is important for the community to work on?

VR: We have so many great people living here in Modesto. Some you will recognize by name but there are so many that choose to be behind the scenes and work towards making Modesto a better place for all of us.

Who are you? We are in this together. Get involved and be part of the solution. You can go big, or you can go small…just get going and you too can make a difference.

MV: Tell us something that people may not know about you.

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ready-to-eat meals which can be heated at home with entrees and salads. Limited and one per family.

Safeway: 6 am- 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday are open to the most at-risk members of the community to do their shopping.

This includes the elderly, immunocompromised and pregnant women.

Save Mart & FoodMaxx: Seniors and at-risk including pregnant women and the immunocompromised, shopping hours. are 6 to 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday will be reserved to shop. O Smart & Final: 7:30 am-8 am before the store opens to allow seniors and those at high-risk to shop. Normal Hours 8 am-8 pm.

Target: The first hour each Wednesday 8 am-9 am is reserved for those most vulnerable, the elderly, pregnant women and those with underlying health issues. Store Hours 8 am -9 p.m.

Walmart: Offering Senior shopping from 6 a.m. to 7 .am. every Tuesday. Store hours are from 7 am to 8:30 pm.

If you are not a senior or at high risk please respect these special hours. If you have elderly neighbors make sure you check in on them and make sure they are doing alright. Also buy only what you need, please do not hoard, the supply chain has not closed, trucks are still delivering daily. Together, separately we will all get through this. sweetheart for 38 years and during that time we never had a pet!

MV: Describe your ideal Modesto day.

VR: Take a small part of what Modesto has to offer every day. Visit a boutique because you are looking for the perfect gift. Have lunch at a local downtown restaurant and even before you order they know what you want. Take a walk on your lunch hour with a co-worker who is also your friend. Make plans with family to see a movie at the State Theatre because the experience is nostalgic and they are avid recyclers! Spend family dinner with those I love and start all over again the next day in a City I call home!

MV: Beatles or Stones?

VR: Definitely Beatles For more information, please check out www.modestogov.com/370/GarbageRecycling

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Sp ri ng Re st au ra nt Gu id e Modesto Grab and Go

This is a really tough time for our local restaurants. We all want to make sure that we are safe and following the guidelines. But we all need to eat, and if we can get our favorite foods from our favorite restaurants, that would be fantastic. And you can. Most of our local restaurants are offering Grab and Go Curbside pick up. You can even get your favorite wine, beer and cocktails in a to-go to drink at home format. We are tying to keep this list up to date on facebook.com/modestoview so you know where to go. If you can, please order directly from the restaurant and get some fresh air and go pick it up as Doordash and GrubHub, although convenient, take a up to 30% from the restaurant.

Let’s support our local food during this time.

Here are just a few to choose from, full list is online. www.modestoview.com Barkin’ Dog Grill Great fresh food along with live entertainment. Enjoy music every weekend.

Address: 940 10th St. Modesto - Phone # 572-2341

Papapavlo’s Mediterranean Bistro & Bar Relaxed, Stylish Mediterranean restaurant & bar with all of the classics and more. Address: 1320 Standiford Ave. Modesto - Phone # 525-3995

Concetta An ever-changing menu of fresh and local fare makes for a truly unique dining experience. Address: 1205 J St. Modesto - Phone # 529-3282

Piccadilly Deli & Sandwich Shop Right in the heart of Downtown Modesto.

Delicious meats cut fresh daily along an all you can eat salad bar. Address: 941 10th St. Modesto - Phone # 523-0748

The Fox Pub Modeled after a British pub, this saloon serves up American fare in a great atmosphere. Address: 1111 I St. Modesto - Phone # 575-2369

Rivets American Grill The Beer Is Cold and The Whiskey is Old! Great Food & Great Times! Come Join All Your Friends Here! A full bar and live music.

Address 2307 Oakdale Rd - Phone 209-846-0501

The Fruit Yard Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served daily. With great a great brunch and buffet and meat-centric meals, you will come back for more. Live music and a full bar.

Address 7948 Yosemite Blvd - Phone 209-577-3093

Skewers Kabob House Ambient Mediterranean eatery serving mainstays such as dolmas & kabobs plus wine & cocktails. Address: 821 L St. Modesto - Phone # 525-3611

Fresh Fork Grill It’s not “fast food.” It’s healthy delicious food cooked fast. It’s amazing! Address: 3018 Service Rd. #101 Ceres - Phone # 566-8363

Surla’s Restaurant & lounge serving international dishes from local ingredients in a splashy setting. Address 431 12th Street - Phone 209-550-5555

Greens on 10th Event venue with a fresh seasonal menu, craft cocktails and full bar. Address 953 10th St Phone 209-572-1700

The Twisted Pig Bar & Grill You have no idea what awaits you when you enter this amazing establishment.

Address: 2717 Coffee Rd. Modesto - Phone # 248-7243

Lula’s Neighborhood Grill Enjoy great tasting burgers and more made with fresh ingredients that will blow you away. 4821 Yosemite Blvd.

Modesto - Phone # 526-0009 Monsoon Indian Restaurant & Banquet Hall Don’t miss out on their weekday all you can eat lunch buffet for only $9.95!

Address: 950 10th St. #15 - Phone # 248-5711 P. Wexfords’s Pub Modeled after a traditional British pub, this spot has beer plus classic fare like bangers & mash and a full bar and live music. Address 3313 McHenry Ave - Phone 209-576-7939 Papachino’s Greco-Roman Restaurant Take a little trip to the Mediterranean with an amazing variety of great food.

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Urbano California Bistro Now open for lunch, dinner, dine-in, and delivery! With some seriously huge and delicious steaks for dinner.

1016 H St. Modesto - Phone # 622-1108 Velvet Grill & Creamery Classic cars, rock n’ roll, burgers and shakes. All American home town food made fresh from scratch.

Address: 2204 McHenry Ave. Modesto - Phone # 544-9029 Verona’s Cucina Italiana Delicious Italian cuisine in an elegant inviting atmosphere. Eat, drink and be merry. Address: 1700 McHenry Ave. Modesto Phone # 549-8876

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SONG WRITING VIEW

Social Pittance

By Patty Castillo Davis

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Surla’s Restaurant & Bar • 431 12th St. Modesto, CA 95354 By this time you all know we are in a situation. A GLOBAL situation.

We are not only confronted with one of the greatest health scares in decades, coined a “pandemic” by the World Health Organization, we are also faced with its effect on every aspect of what we’ve deemed normal in life in the interval after this occurred. How we navigate our humanity throughout the duration of the policies put in place to cease the exposure and eventual community transmission will determine if we have conducted ourselves with reason and moral purpose. Did you abide by the suggested guidelines to limit exposure?

Did you only take what you needed to manage a quarantine? Were you mindful of others with fewer resources and the opportunity to prepare for such an event?

Were you generous in keeping your local small businesses alive during the rigidly enforced procedures and closures?

I, like many other full-time musicians in this region, keep a tight calendar, ESPECIALLY in the Spring. It is the threshold of the flourishing gig season. At press time ALL of my jobs were canceled up through the entire month of May. The music industry’s financial collapse is a very personal disruption as performance in a live music space is my and many of my peers’ most common income sources.

Waiting out the uncertainty to come, reinvention and potential financial aid will be what sustains most of us. It’s going to be reliance on personal revival and experimentation. Heck, a concert for one to six persons for hire abiding the social distancing? You bet. Online private concert videos? Yes. Virtual tip jar. That is going to be part of my plan. PayPal pcdenterprises@yahoo.com We must rely on our fan base for sustenance.

Watch for your favorite local performers online and assist their endeavors by streaming their music and purchasing their merchandise. You know how to find me.

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Network believes that these online efforts will become the norm and that small event will lead the music recovery.

I will have an online interview with Snyder discussing how the effects of Covid-19 will rewrite the rules for musicians, touring and production.

When we regain possession of all that was interrupted, we will have learned reinvigoration, resourcefulness, and rebranding.

There is more fresh news on the horizon in Country artist Dominic Del Curto.

With roots in Oakdale and wings that delivered him to Texas and back, this traditional Country artist has taken his influences- Flatts and Scruggs, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and a host of other excellent artists and created a very personal album. California Rain is his creation which in his words touches on “homecoming, family, redemption, and duty. He has taken his own soul-bearing experiences and delivers them as lessons revealed and advice. You can find and follow him on Spotify, Applemusic, CD Baby and Amazon. The answer to the infamous ModestoView question Beatles or Stones? Del Curto prefers the Beatles.

It is with gratitude that I acknowledge all of the venues that held on tight until the realization that closing the doors was in the best interest of our future.

There is a very real possibility that some of these doors may never reopen, the tone and landscape of what was before Covid-19 may be just a memory. 150 years ago this place was in its infancy with an upstart population full of aspirations. Did they dare to dream of the rich, vibrant community we have become? Do we possess that same optimism to persevere and rebuild? We will be in this familiar place when the guidelines and regulations are lifted. It’s going to take an abundance of hard work and unity to reclaim what we’ve created as residents. I’m in. Come with.

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Livin’ In These Tryin’ Times

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with Middagh Goodwin Monday 5 pm Reairs Friday 9 pm/Saturday 6 pm

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with Christian E Boyatt Thursday 6 pm Reairs Saturday 9 pm/Tuesday 11 pm

www.kcbpradio.org Thanks all who turned out to the last musical event we did at Café Urbano, Chris Cain Band turned it out with a wonderful show before we went back home and are living in the Quarantine Blues era. Chris is simply one of the best Blues guitarists alive today writing, singing and touring. We had a good crowd listening to some great music before returning to the new norm. I and others have booked a beautiful lineup for live music for the downtown for April but most of the shows will need to be rescheduled to be on the safe side and take care of business with health concerns arising currently. So in the meantime please self-quarantine, stay healthy and remember this too shall pass. And in the

meantime PLEASE GET YOUR FLU SHOT. Blue Monday Party invitational jam now will be one hold until this thing dies down and it is safe to come together once again. We will continue every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month with the Blue Monday Band with special guests. The house Band features Johnny Valdes Guitar, Dave Hawks Drums, Conrad Johnson & John Adey Bass, horn section Jamie Dubberly Bone, Kevin Marin Trumpet, John Burt Sax, Dave Dow & Eric Benson Keys, and Pat Governor Hammond Organ.

All the best, peace out! Eric Benson, cell 209- 918-7033, email; Mbenson@fire2wire.com

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GRAFFITI USA VIEW

We are bringing 1962 back!

By Chris Murphy The most amazing classic experience is coming to town, transporting you back to a night cruising in 1962. This will be an immersive experience and we need you to help build it. Can you donate your time, cars, artifacts and especially money? We are building a lit of volunteers now, we need construction people, HVAC people, plumbing people, concrete people and of course we need to raise nearly $3 million! We hope everyone will become a part of this amazing addition to Modesto USA, a classic American City. #homeofamericangraffiti #homeofgeorgelucas

You can donate online now!

We have many levels to donate and you get a great selection of great graffiti items, to add to your collection when you help us build this amazing place. We are an official 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and your contribution is tax deductible. We hope you can help bring Graffiti USA Museum to life.

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MAMA VIEW

By Middagh Goodwin

Springtime is always a good time for rebirth, spring cleaning, and growth. With all that is going on in the world right now, with everyone “Sheltered in Place” what does this mean for you?

Don’t be a sloth, be a caterpillar. Take this time to reacess, revamp and hell reinvent what you are doing. Dig out all your merch and put it on sale, give your fans such a deal they can help but buy. Make sure your songs are on different streaming services, clean up your social media and website.

Just because you do not have any shows coming up, don’t let your feed go dark.

Livestream a performance and add a PayPal or Venmo account so your fans can tip.

Post updates regularly for all your fans and ask them how they are doing, interact and have fun. Use that mailing list(you do have a mailing list?) to stay in touch.

Keep in touch and tighten those bonds

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Reinvention with bands, venues, and promoters you have made connections with, see how they are doing, let them know we are all in this separately, together. Use social media as the tool it truly is and stay connected. Make plans to play some shows or go on tour.

Live entertainment will be vital when we are all able to come out of our caves. All of you who are prepared now will reap the rewards.

There are so many online courses and many are 100% free. Use this time to practice your craft, learn new things, don’t be complacent, stay focused. Study how to edit, do stop motion animation, and or create a lyric video, learn photoshop, how to play another instrument. You have the time, make the best use of it. Write new songs, write that “Rock Opera” you always wanted to. Share what you are learning and creating with your fans and friends. Those of you who take the time to work on your art, write new songs, learn new skills and stay in touch with your fans and colleagues.

You will be ready to emerge like butterflies when we see the light at the end of the tunnel.

We will all get through this together, but separately, together. I know I am not alone in wanting to see some good live entertainment.

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RESCHEDULE VIEW

By Chris Murphy

This has been quite of month. Just 45 days ago, April was loaded with more events that possible to attend. Since COVID-19, the word has turned upside down. Here are a couple of the key events that have been rescheduled to a date in the fall when hopefully we will be back up and running.

Love Modesto – October 3, 7:30 am Gala In Graceada – October 17, 5 pm -10pm Walk a Mile in Her Shoes – TBD Community Hospice Gala - TBD Sadly these events have been cancelled for this year: Oakdale Rodeo, Earth Day in

the Park, BunnyCon & Modesto Garden Club Tour. We are doing our best to keep our event calendar up to date at www.modestoview.com If you have info about your event or a new event, please let us know at events@modestoview.com

POSITIVE VIEW

Creating positivity During Trying Times

By Victoria Popoff

It’s no surprise that many of us have had to PIVOT very quickly to change how we operate our business. I know for myself, the ability to deliver workouts at Studio V has become 100% virtual, even personal training sessions. Many of my fitness entrepreneurs were put in a position to change the way they delivered services as well. Get Fit is a locally owned fitness studio that started delivering live workouts to clients, as well as many other studios, in a moments notice.

If you ever thought about joining a studio, now may be the time to get a feel for these facilities without ever having to step foot inside.

Angela Castro, owner of Threads Consignment Boutique relies on clients bringing inventory to re-sell at her high-end consignment shop. She changed her modality once she closed, and now is selling items primarily on Instagram, utilizing Instagram story.

She is doing pickups from your porch, as you find yourself cleaning out your closets during the self-quarantine.

Many restaurants are doing to-go food orders, even including wine and cocktails with delivery straight into your trunk upon arrival. Family style ordering has become popular in these times too. Even restaurants that aren’t even officially open are offering

pick up food delivery, like W Stuart C. Steakhouse with fresh meat cuts on a weekly pickup. Go Fresh meal prep is doing delivery to your doorstep.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) turned all their in-person workshops into online ZOOM webinars, at no cost to consumers. Marketing, social media, video content, loans, and more, are all now on free webinars. The amount of virtual classes, distance learning, trainings and online programs has become the way of our future. Many of us will realize the virtual meeting space will make attending board meetings much easier.

Local PMZ real estate agent, Danny McPhail started hosting virtual home tours for potential buyers online and through instagram. DJ Invisible, has been doing “live” DJ shows on Instagram, which are pretty fun to dance around the house to. Anything to increase our movement and endorphins!

Personal connection now more than ever is in high demand. Facetime, zoom, Instagram live and social media are being utilized more than ever before. Maybe it’s time to get out your bike, write a letter, or call your friend from college. How are you connecting with others? I’d love to hear about how your business has altered its way of operations in response to COVID19.

Find me on Instagram or Facebook, See you in the virtual world! @victoriapopoff

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FIT VIEW

Strengthen your Immune System

By Efren Martinez

In past Fit Views, I often talked about what we need to do to build our body strength and our speed. Even what helps strengthen our hearts and lungs, but what about our minds? What about our immune system?

Just before a couple of weeks ago when our government asked us to keep our gatherings no more than 250 people and before our Governor asked us to shelter in place, my gym suddenly had become very busy.

Curious as to why I asked a few of the members if they were new to fitness. Many of them said not really, but it was more of a sense of necessity to workout to become healthier because of the pandemic. They all had the same goal and they wanted a stronger immune system. This is good thinking. Especially to be able to fight off any kind of sickness or even a virus. Yes, working out will help you become healthier and have a stronger immune system over time, but it takes just that. Time. So let me give it to you straight. It doesn’t necessarily work that way so quickly. Just like you can’t expect to walk into a gym and walk out with a supermodel body after a 30-minute workout. Like I said it takes time and more so commitment with strict consecutiveness to see results. Yes! Working out will help you become healthier with a stronger immune system over time. Also remember it can actually tack your immune system if you hit the gym too hard and too soon.

How it generally works is that anytime your body has to heal itself, it pulls its own resources to do so. This is what happens when you are recovering from a hard workout, sickness or had a long hard day at work. Even the extremely toxic one to our immune system, stress. In my own experience and research, I’ve learned that if you want to build your immune system it takes time just like sculpting your body at the gym. Results equal time with strict discipline and self-control on what and when to eat. Yes, what you eat and drink and the time of the day you are feeding your body nutrition can be just as important.

Nutrition! That’s the big one when it comes to really strengthen your immune system.

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So to make things easy I’ve put it in my Top 7 below for your “mind, body, soul & immune system.” and I’ve also added a vegetable juice concoction that I love and call “The Immune Blaster.”

Yes, I’m very much into juicing! Drinking this daily along with clean nutrition, your vitamins and eating your vegetables will help you achieve an ironclad immune system. Please friends, in today’s world it is the utmost importunacy to live the healthiest life we can live through fitness and nutrition. If you are new to fitness, please make sure you ease into it instead of hitting it hard like an Olympian right out of the gate and check with your doctor. Start with walking and advance slowly as your immune system learns to build up more easily and efficiently for its recovery after any given exercise.

My top 7 for Mind, Body, Soul and your Immune System.

1. I build/sculpt my body by lifting weights.

2. I do cardio to strengthen my heart, lungs as well as to increases my endurance.

3. I stretch to keep my mobility, flexibility and reduce injury.

4. I study and read to keep my mind sharp and smart.

5. I rest my body with 8 hours of sleep so my body heals and recovers.

6. I worship and pray to enhance my faith and spiritual well being.

7. I eat and drink the cleanest foods to help ironclad my immune system against sickness, diseases, viruses, and stress.

The Immune Blaster In your juicer, juice all these vegetables and stir with a spoon. Only drink in small amounts at first to start. Enjoy!

• Beet Roots - 4 beet (2” dia) 246g • Carrots - 2 medium 122g • Celery - 2 stalk, large (11”-12” long) 128g • Parsley - 4 handfuls 160g • Peppers (jalapeno) (seeds/ribs removed) - 2 peppers 14g each • Radishes - 12 medium (3/4” to 1” dia) 54g • Tomatoes - 4 plum tomato 248g It won’t happen overnight, but over time it will happen. It’s a lifestyle of commitment and a huge part of selfdiscipline.

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BARGAIN VIEW

April Reflection

By Monica Barber

The month of April characteristically is the early weeks of spring and Easter. This year our community is in a state of reflection with a lot of our friends and neighbors sheltering in place. From rain and sunshine comes flowers and this season our community will emerge much like the beautiful blooms we appreciate so much. This month may progress a bit irregular; however, as Ms. M plants her garden she believes that this spring season might bring the most magnificent blooms. This month has sprinkled us with opportunities in our community to support each other, enjoy & reflect upon while staying in place.

April 2nd welcomes the return of the postponed Modesto Certified Farmers Market.

An essential part of our community the Farmers Market provides a wide selection of fruits vegetables, baked goods and more from local vendors. Much like a store, the market will adhere to social distancing practices; with activities and live music

postponed until a later date but your favorite fresh goods will be available. The Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market is located on 16th Street between H and I Sts., Thursdays & Saturdays from 8 am-1 pm.

Info: https://modestocfm.com/ Spring is a wonderful time to maintain your health and stay in shape. While many of our local gyms are currently closed, some are offering livestreams of their classes. Local area favorite Elevate Community Yoga Studio is offering livestream yoga classes and meditation by donation for anyone that wants to maintain their mind, body, and soul. Info: https://www. elevatecommunityyoga.com/ Reading James Patterson in bed with a side of toast and tea? There is no need to miss reading your favorite novels when a trip to the local library is no more difficult than picking up your favorite digital device to enjoy your checkouts from the comfort of your home. The Stanislaus County Library is partnered with the digital service Hoopla, where you can enjoy the novel, the film and the audiobook free with an active library card. The service currently limits six checkouts per month

per cardholder at this time. Info: http:// www.stanislauslibrary.org/eaudio_information.shtm The Modesto Senior Center provides an essential service to our community by serving weekly lunches Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays for the Stanislaus County Seniors at the low cost of $3.00.

During this time, the Senior Meal Program will provide boxed lunches to pick up for registered senior citizens. Pre-registration is required at least 24 in advance of reservation. Meals available online and subject to change. Info: Call209-480-4337 for pick up or to pre-register. https://www. modestogov.com/2371/Senior-CenterLunch-Program May the month bring you good cheer and good health.

ZEN VIEW

Purpose

By Mary Layton Not going to work certainly takes away the one thing that gives purpose to our lives.

We go to work in order to provide food and shelter, pay the bills. Our work, our jobs have given us a purpose and an identity. What now that we are being asked to stay home?

Who are we? Answering these questions is a big job. This may be the rare chance to have time to finally get to reflect a little or do things we feel we never have time to do!

Spend time with our loved ones. Read books or start writing them. Play music and make up songs. Learn a language. Paint pictures, get the creative juices going. Get to those projects that we’ve been putting off.

Get our closets in order, get spring cleaning going and get rid off things we don’t need.

Help people in our communities. Do volunteer work. Cook for other people.

Spend time in our garden. Grow our own veggies. Go on long walks and hikes.

The most inspiring news I remember hearing last month in response to the Corona Virus was from two men who own a distillery in Portland. Because of the sudden shortage in hand sanitizers they decided to make their own based on an ethanol compound.

They bottled their product and gave away thousands of bottles. They even shared their recipe! What a great opportunity to be resourceful in a time of crisis while at the same time giving a hand to the needy. The whole community pitched in to make it possible.

What a great victory of the human spirit!

Rather than giving into anxiety and panic we can make up our minds to be happy and figure out how best we can survive as a society and on this planet.

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ALL AGES VIEW

Happy Birthday Modesto!

By Sofia Johnson

In spirit of Earth Day being this month, I wanted to recognize how much the earth is flourishing in the midst of all the chaos.

The nitrogen dioxide emissions from China have dropped significantly since factories have been forced to close, resulting in big cities such as Shanghai and Guangzhou seeing blue skies for the first time in years.

Italy is also seeing positive impacts of the quarantine such as clear water and the return of swans in their canals. In addition to this, as individuals and families, we are forced to conserve materials and use only what is absolutely necessary. Though it may seem insignificant, these small sacrifices lead to big results for our climate.

I think it is important for us to take this time to remember that it is not us that is the problem, it is our systems and the way

we interact with the earth.

Now, I know how hard it is to not go out and enjoy our amazing town but it is important to remain healthy not just for yourself but for those around you as well. With this, there are still many things to do to stay entertained: spring clean, have a family movie night, cook a new meal, do a puzzle. Between school, work, sports, and extracurriculars, it can be hard to catch your breath but this is the perfect time to pause for a second, regroup, and do the things you have been wanting to do but haven’t had the time for.

A trend that has started in my neighborhood by the elementary students is writing inspirational quotes in chalk on the sidewalks.

This would also be a great time to foster animals from the shelter, especially now that there is more downtime for everyone.

It is very easy to look at all the negatives that surround us at this time but it is important to be optimistic and use this time productively. I hope everyone stays safe and healthy this month!

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Music in the Plaza Returns May 1st for 2020 For many will not come soon enough, it marks the return of Music in the Plaza. The beloved weekly concert in the 10th Street Plaza which runs each Friday 7-9 pm from May 1st to October 2nd and is hosts to some of the area’s best musicians. This is a community event and we want to thank all the generous sponsors without whom it would not exist; Fuzio Universal Bistro, Ralston’s Goat, Brenden Theatre, Rodin Ranch, Graffiti Dogs, Downtown Improvement District, Visit Modesto, Patch Crew, Law Offices of Gary Nelson, ModestoView, City of Modesto, Downtown Modesto Partnership, and Modesto Area Music Awards. Some of this year’s artists include Remedy, David Perez Band, The Good Ones, Tongue & Groove, BluesBox Bayou Band, Sloome, Gravel&Grace and Lodge Pole Pickers(performing on May the 4th Star Wars Celebration). So make plans to come out early grab a spot in front of the stage or at one of the great patios in the Plaza and enjoy some fantastic music in Downtown Modesto.

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Stanislaus County Libraries Did you know that you can still utilize all the county libraries and still practice social distancing? First off, they have some fantastic e-resources online at www. stanislauslibrary.org/. Everything from e-books and downloadable audiobooks to movies, magazines, tutorials and lots more. Things do not stop there; you can request any hard copy book or other hard resources they have, indicate your preferred library location and give a call from the front door and they will place it on a table for your no contact pick up. If you do not have a library card that is not a problem either, just go online, it is quick and easy.

Tune In Modesto KCBP 95.5 FM If you tune in to 95.5 FM you might be surprised to hear so many local musicians being played on the radio. Well, that is because you are tuned into KCBP Modesto’s community radio station. On top of having a locally rich playlist, there are several locally produced shows that air each week. www.kcbpradio.org These include Arts of the San Joaquin Valley, Women of the Valley, Modesto Sound along with some ViewCrew produced programming Modesto Area Music and This is SKA with Middagh Goodwin and Freak Radio with Christian E. Boyatt. So check out the website www.kcbpradio.org for more info and a full schedule of programs.

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SPENCER DAY POSTPONED Unfortunately, as all shows at the Prospect Theatre have been cancelled throughout April, in order to keep the public, there employees and our artists safe.

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