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HOME TOUR
GOING FOR THE GOLD
THE RAMIREZ HOME
Lauren Billys’ Childhood Olympic Dream Becomes a Reality
Blending Families to Create Home
Lifestyle caught up with former Visalian Lauren Billys to learn more about her journey to the Olympics.
8 Letter from the Executive Editor 10 Wordplay
EPICURE
SIZZLING FOR SUMMER Sa-Trés Bien Tailored Cuisine
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Chef Elaine Dakessian created a Tex-Mex inspired grilled menu for your next summer gathering.
12 Reflections of Visalia: Taming Mill Creek – A Difficult Challenge 20 Literary Arts: Summer Lane – Prolific Young Writer Keeps the Hits Coming 46 Local Adventure: Dog Friendly Visalia 48 Charity: Power of the Purse Inspires Tulare County Women 50 Community: Baby on Base – Rawhide Hit with Baby Boom
TRAVELER’S TREK
52 Happenings
THE ISLAND OF TERCEIRA Family Reunion in the Azores
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A Tulare resident and her extended family spent several weeks on the beautiful island of Terceira to celebrate a 70th birthday.
COVER: The Tuscan style rockwork on the exterior of the home was inspired by a home Jorge saw in Bass Lake, where it looked like a river flowing through the rocks. ABOVE: The upper balcony right off the movie room overlooks the expanse of the backyard.