By Kim Robins on May 12, 2021
Yet another school calendar change was made by the Gloucester School Board during its meeting Tuesday night at the T.C. Walker Education Center.
The pandemic has led to several calendar changes but this one came due to a new state holiday. Prior to the change, June 16 was slated to be the last day of in-person learning for the year, while June 17 and 18 were teacher workdays.
Chuck Wagner, school division assistant superintendent, said Juneteenth, which was made a state holiday last fall, is June 19, which is a Saturday, so the state holiday will be marked with a day off for state employees on June 18.
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By From the Mar 31, 2021, issue
Dogs are always there for us lifting our spirits, bringing us smiles and encouraging us to stay active and engaged. Recent studies suggest that having a dog around can help decrease a person’s stress levels and even lower the risk of health issues such as high blood pressure.
That’s all no surprise to the California vintners who share their canine family members and favorite dog tales in this cover story.
“I appreciate the calming influence of a dog,” says Barbara Banke, chairman of Jackson Family Wines and owner of three happy-go-lucky ranch dogs.
Upper left, Molly Scott, Justin Vineyards and Winery; upper right, Adam Tolmach, Ojai Vineyard; lower left, Chuck Wagner, Caymus Vineyards; and lower right, Andy Walker, University of California, Davis.
The Unified Grape and Wine Symposium is always a great place to try wines from all over the country. This year’s conference, while it was held virtually, nevertheless presented a tasting event to address the concept that while the world is changing, the vinifera varietals grown in California have remained the same. Winegrowers are dealing with climate changes, different consumer preferences and market conditions, labor availability, and a changing regulatory environment. In spite of these challenges, many growers have resisted planting new varieties of grapes.