What an absolutely incredible month this has been! Since the last issue of The Delhi Express came out, I’ve helped out with two Vacation Bible School programs, started substitute teaching again and we spent a week at the Stanislaus County Fair in an effort to bring Delhi premium coverage of the local ten-day event. There were days, I guess I could have said that I didn’t know whether I was coming or going. The neat thing was that I enjoyed it all. As did Darrel who took the majority of our fair photos. Be sure to take a look at our special end-of-fair section and let us know what you think.

Delhi schools started back July 31, so our local kids are off and running for the 2006-07 school year. This year brings much to look forward to. The high school has a new principal (see related story) and a new football coach. Last year, the football team made its first ever appearance in the playoffs and it would be great to at least see a repeat of last year’s season. Once football season is underway, be sure to go out and support our local team. Season tickets are available through the school.

We have a new photographer who is starting as an intern with us and we look forward to featuring his photos in the newspaper. We hope you will enjoy seeing them. His first photos will appear in this issue as he covered a couple of items for us at Schendel School. We are still looking for some assistance with the tasks of publishing the newspaper. Our greatest need is for advertising sales representatives and intern writers. We still have a couple of phone calls to return and we appreciate your patience as we work through that. As I’m sure you can tell from the information above, it has been a busy summer for us. It is nice to have so much going on as it provides more copy for you to enjoy in your hometown newspaper.
As I have said since day one, this is your newspaper Delhi.

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We hope that you enjoyed receiving the paper in your home mailbox last month. We were also very excited to see that most distribution locations ran out of copies of the July issue. We appreciate your readership and we strive to provide you with the best newspaper magazine possible. Thank you, Delhi, for making what we do enjoyable.

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My son, Darrel, and sometimes my daughter, Jennifer, and I used to go to the Turlock Fair every year with our friends, Dale Yonan, and her two children, Keena and Sargina. We went on family day and I rode all the rides with the kids. Dale didn’t like the rides. It was at the fair that I learned that you can actually finish a bowl of chili beans by eating them one by one. That’s how Sargina ate her chili beans. I have only
been to the fair once or twice since 1988. You see, my friend, Dale, was killed by a drunk driver in 1989. So I quit going. It just wasn’t fun anymore. I wasn’t too sure I really wanted to go this year but when Darrel and Rebekah asked me to cover some activities, I agreed.

On Monday, I spent a good deal of time in the building that housed the 4H exhibits. I saw flying pigs, bowling pin “people,” beautiful place settings, lovely quilts, interesting photographs, and, lots and lots of fruits, vegetables and huge sunflowers. I really enjoyed myself and also felt a little more confident about the future of our country. Such talents these youngsters have! Following that, I attended the 4Him concert. This is 4Him’s final tour together. They will be pursuing solo careers and other interests. We thoroughly enjoyed the concert plus we met some nice people who were part of a group from Merced, “Celebrate Recovery.” That night I also went for the one thing I have really missed - a Turlock Fair corn dog. I loved the corndogs at Corndog Corner. Our friends Lynda and Sherri help run it, but when it comes to fair food, I am completely objective. Mmmm…good!

On Wednesday I helped photograph the John Kay and Steppenwolf concert. There were people from all walks of life at that concert, lots of people in wheelchairs and using walkers and canes. There were many, many seniors with long hair and tattoos, but also plenty of young people in attendance. From the aromas that wafted my way, there were also people there who definitely were not celebrating recovery. And, wouldn’t you know it, this is Steppenwolf’s farewell tour as well, so I was very glad I was able to see them. I had a rockin’ good time, and, yes, I went for my corn dog.

On Thursday, my nieces, Samantha and Mikey, Mikey’s husband, Chris, and our friend Chrissy, and I attended an Heirloom Tomato demo by Tom Bender. Tomatoes are my all time favorite food. In fact when I was about seven and living in Oklahoma, I saved my money for several months to buy tomatoes when they were out of season. While my sisters were enjoying a penny candy here and there, I was patiently waiting to save up 69 cents for tomatoes. I finally had enough money and I couldn’t wait for my Dad to get back with my tomatoes. Never has a tomato tasted so good. I made
the mistake of asking Dad if I had any change. He said “Change, H***, I had to add nine cents of my own.” Vegetables out of season were gold in 1952. So when Darrel and Rebekah asked me to cover a tomato seminar at the Fair, I was happy to do so. (See related article) Then we went to the SheDaisy concert. Prior to this, I was unfamiliar with their music but I wanted to go because they are Mikey’s favorite female country group. Mikey really wasn’t feeling like coming out due to her daughter Zoe’s health problems. We insisted and Grandma Linda babysat, so she came with us. We had a good time and I’m happy to report this is NOT their final tour.

Saturday my aforementioned nieces and Chris, as well as my daughter Jennifer (in her wheelchair), her husband, Randy, and their sons, Kevin and Cody, plus friends and Delhi residents Tom and Michele Thompson with daughters Shelby and Angel (all from Delhi), arrived at the Fair early to get good seats for the Charlie Daniels Band concert. My late husband, Larry, loved Charlie Daniels so I enjoyed it for the both of us. Sometimes I really feel Larry’s presence with me. It’s comforting. Charlie Daniels was wonderful and I’ll never forget it. (See related article) The security at all the concerts was excellent but that night, the security people, especially Steve, were exceptional. It really made a difference, especially to those of us in the “handicapable” section. In fact, the Fair staff went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that everyone could enjoy the Fair, and they should be commended. I paid one last visit to Corndog Corner, then splurged on a cinnamon roll (the best I’ve had since the Cinnamon Café in Modesto went out of business.), tasted fried Twinkies and fried Snickers (not a fan), and, having significantly contributed to Turlock’s economy, bid the Fair “Adieu.” I must say I’m glad Darrel and Rebekah encouraged me to come to the Fair. I feel like I’ve let go of the bad memory of why I quit coming to the Fair and have been focusing on all the fun Dale, Keena, Sargina, Jennifer, Darrel and I had over the ten or so years we were lucky enough to share, even though I didn’t make it to the Midway this time. Maybe next year.

I’m proud to announce that my nephew Michael’s wife, Elissa Morris, (both Delhi Express readers) received her Associate’s Degree in Nursing at Moorpark College in Moorpark, California, on July 27. We weren’t able to attend the ceremony but we are very proud of her. Closer to home, Danika Leopoldo, formerly of Delhi, turned 11 on July 21. She was given the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the Modesto Nuts game on July 22. She got to keep the ball. Not only that, but the Nut mascot chose her for displaying the most team spirit and gave her a free pizza. Speaking of the Modesto Nuts and first pitches … a little birdie told us that Pastor Paul Fandl of Delhi Community Presbyterian Church threw out the first pitch at the Modesto Nuts game on Friday, August 4. Many parishioners were in attendance that night, so Delhi has had a good representation at Modesto Nuts games this summer. The Delhi Lions will be among the local Lions’ clubs attending a Modesto Nuts game on September 2. It is a fundraiser for Camp Pacifica. (See related article)

Happy Birthday to my nephew, John D. Morris, who will be celebrating on August 31. I always remember how old he is because he was born on the day Larry and I got married. Thanks for all your prayers for our family, for Cammie, Jenn, Ken Y. and Zoe. They are all much improved. Check the updated Prayer Corner and please keep those prayers coming for everyone on the list.

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Several Delhi and Ballico area couples already participate in Square Dancing, but Turlock Steppinpards is looking for more people to join. Classes are set to begin September 13 and they take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Both Square and Round dance classes are offered. Classes take place at the American Legion Hall in Turlock, located at 75 Bothum Road. For more information, please call (209) 656-1692 or visit the website at www.steppinpards.ccsda.org

See you there!

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On Saturday, September 2, local Lions will gather together at John Thurman Field to watch the Modesto Nuts take on the Visalia Oaks. There’s more to it than the baseball game. In fact, the event is a fundraiser for the California Lions Camp at Camp Pacifica.

Camp Pacifica provides summer camp to deaf and hard of hearing children. The 2006 sessions recently came to a close. Session One ran from July 23 to July 29 and Session Two ran from July 30 to August 6. the camp is open to children ages seven to 15 and they offer a Campers in Leadership Training for 16 and 17-year-olds. The camp is located on Highway 49, near Mariposa. Swimming, archery, horseback riding and crafts are among the activities boys and girls enjoy while at camp.

Local Lions will first gather for a pre-game tailgate barbecue at 5 p.m. The $10 cost includes the barbecue and game ticket. There will be a raffle held in the stands during the game. It is Fan Appreciation Night for the Modesto Nuts and the evening will conclude with a fireworks display. The game begins at 7:05 p.m.

Lions Day with the Modesto Nuts is an annual tradition to raise funds for Camp Pacifica. For more information, or for tickets, please call 523-9403.

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Signs have been appearing around town. Details are still in the works. But, it’s coming soon…

Who will be Delhi’s biggest loser?

Check back for updates.

Or, call Delhi Curves at 634-2500

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