Success & Service: Gallo’s Martin chairing Maddy Institute
Larry Martin, a senior adviser with E.J. Gallo Winery’s Legal Department, is the new chairman of the Kenneth L. Maddy Institute at California State University, Fresno.
Martin replaces former Assembly member Juan Arambula (I-Fresno), who had been chairman since Jan. 1, 2013
The state Legislature in 1999 established the institute in honor of state Sen. Ken Maddy, whose 28 years of public service demonstrated the successful application of personal integrity, legislative know-how and bipartisanship to the governance of the state of California, according to a news release from the institute. Its mission is to “inspire citizen participation, elevate government performance, provide nonpartisan analysis and assist in providing solutions for public policy issues important to the region, state and nation.”
Trail cleanup dates set
The Dry Creek Trails Coalition and Love Modesto plan to team up to clean up park trails. The coalition announced its trail cleanup dates for the year: Feb. 7, April 18 (with Love Modesto), June 6, Aug. 1 and Oct. 3, each from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, go to www.drycreektrails.org or email drycreektrails@gmail.com.
Teen aids pet shelter
After finding a small stray dog last summer, Ripon High School student Shannon Wesley took the pooch to the Ripon Animal Shelter. Her experience with Ripon officers and staff at the shelter compelled her to create Cause for Paws, a donation effort to assist the pets and staff at the shelter. With help from her mother and a former teacher, donated items including towels, toys, shampoos and bedding were collected for the pets and dropped off at the shelter Monday.
Retirement community recognized
Modesto’s Standiford Place retirement community received a Best of Senior Living award from SeniorAdvisor.com. The honor is achieved for getting consistently high marks from residents and their families in 2014.
To qualify for an award, winners must have an average overall rating of at least 4.5 stars and a minimum number of reviews. Less than 1 percent of providers nationwide received the award.
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This story was originally published January 17, 2015 at 4:15 PM with the headline "Success & Service: Gallo’s Martin chairing Maddy Institute."