Garth Stapley

Sep 17, 2023 | modbee.com | Garth Stapley

For members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, few things rival the anticipation of a temple being built nearby. The second coming of Jesus would top that, sure. But that’s about the only thing that would. That’s why a temple coming to Modesto is a cause for celebration for people in our faith. “I think it will be a beautiful addition to our city,” said Modesto Mayor Sue Zwahlen, who like me is a church member.

Sep 8, 2023 | modbee.com | Garth Stapley

A few decades ago, a young doctor saw a nice-looking home for sale in a north Modesto neighborhood he thought would be perfect for his future family. When he tried to buy it, he was told it had already sold. But it hadn’t. In fact, the vacant house had been on the market more than a year. Why was he turned away? It wasn’t for lack of earning potential. The physician had just finished residency at what was then Scenic General Hospital and was opening a practice in town.

Sep 8, 2023 | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Garth Stapley

A few decades ago, a young doctor saw a nice-looking home for sale in a north Modesto neighborhood he thought would be perfect for his future family. When he tried to buy it, he was told it had already sold. But it hadn’t. In fact, the vacant house had been on the market more than a year. Why was he turned away? It wasn’t for lack of earning potential. The physician had just finished residency at what was then Scenic General Hospital and was opening a practice in town.

Sep 8, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Garth Stapley

A few decades ago, a young doctor saw a nice-looking home for sale in a north Modesto neighborhood he thought would be perfect for his future family. When he tried to buy it, he was told it had already sold. But it hadn’t. In fact, the vacant house had been on the market more than a year. Why was he turned away? It wasn’t for lack of earning potential. The physician had just finished residency at what was then Scenic General Hospital and was opening a practice in town.

Aug 15, 2023 | modbee.com | Garth Stapley

It’s bad enough, watching Armageddon footage of fire destruction on Maui in every newscast as we do. For those who personally know and love that Hawaiian island, it’s even worse. “I never expected anything this horrific. It breaks our heart,” said Turlock’s Jeani Ferrari, who has a timeshare in a condo that escaped the blaze only minutes from Lahaina, the epicenter of the apocalypse.