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Lights On and new retailers spur local optimism

LOCAL SCENE Lights On, Hollister!

Jamie, the holiday elf-intraining and mascot of the Lights On Celebration in downtown Hollister, has been busy putting the final touches on this year’s annual festivities. Sponsored by the Hollister Downtown Association, the event kicks off at 10am on Saturday at Seventh and San Benito Streets with a holiday car display featuring Central Coast Muscle Car Classics, voted best car club at the summer’s Street Festival show. Thirty trees decorated by local nonprofits and donated by Bourdet’s Christmas Trees will be on display in front of Veteran’s Memorial Building. The trees will be given to local county families in need.

The main event, a parade of more than 80 dazzling lightadorned entries will start at 5:30pm on Haydon and San Benito Streets, proceeding north on Fifth Street. This year’s parade theme is “Winter Wonderland” and is expected to bring more than 10,000 people to the city’s downtown. After the parade, starting at 7pm, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in front of the Veteran’s Memorial Building. Cost is $10 for a 5" x 7" photo with the festive couple.

LITTLE ELVES HELP STORES PROMOTE LOCAL SALES Roseann Hernandez Cattani Editor

Target shooting reopens

Gun show attracts fans

PEOPLE DIDN’T WALK OUT WITH NEW GUNS, BUT HAD KITS TO BUILD THEM QUICKLY

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The San Benito County chapter of the national nonprofit organization Birthday Cakes 4 Free started last spring and group members have been bringing cakes, cupcakes and muffins to low-income seniors and children ever since then. Since the group started in June, its members have delivered about five cakes a month to the Emmaus House, Chamberlain's Children Center and the assisted living facility Whispering Pines Inn. Now they're looking to expand to individual homes in the county. A2

said Jim Brumfield, whose 14-acre horse ranch on San Juan Highway is a short walk from the site of the planned bridge.

The riverbed crossing will be funded completely with federal money from the Federal Highway Administration's Toll Credit Highway Bridge Program, with construction slated for the spring of 2017.

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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

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A section of the Hollister Free Lance

San Benito County District Attorney Candice Hooper for more than a year declined to investigate complaints that county school board President Mitchell Dabo drained a charitable trust

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of wood-fired oven used to make his pizzas. In starting the business, he is also bringing a taste of his family’s home country to his family’s hometown in Hollister. The Felice family is from the Calabria part of Italy and has deep roots in San Benito County as well.

With the opening of Forno, meanwhile, Hollister will once again

have the resources or enough evidence for a criminal case,” said Byrne, recalling the meetings with Hooper.

The district attorney “recommended we go to the police department and ask them for a special investigator,” said Phil Fortino, the local Rabobank vice president who is chair of the foundation’s board of directors.

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of more than $640,000. it—our board requested The Community a criminal investigation,” Foundation said Gary Byrne, for San Benito the foundation’s County turned executive director. to Hooper last Hooper year, after deciddeclined. ing to file a lawUndeterred, suit against Dabo the foundation in late 2015, seekinvited the dising to locate huntrict attorney to a dreds of thou- Mitchell Dabo foundation board sands of dollars meeting, so it missing from the Matu- could press its case for a lich Charitable Trust. criminal investigation.

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Project planned for Y Road

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A $16 million bridge stretching 900 feet across the San Benito River is planned to connect Y Road and San Juan Bautista. But in this rural area, the number of people it will serve is small.

“It's like our own bridge to nowhere,”

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check. Silencers and bump stocks, which are illegal in California, were not available.

However, customers could walk out with vintage firearms such as a 1877 Colt .38 sold for $700 by Mike Ricci from Chico and 80 percent kits which can be used to build homemade guns.

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"Twenty years ago you could just walk in here and buy a gun. It's not like that anymore and I think that's a good thing.

I don't want to be part of a mentally ill person getting guns. You hope that the Department of Justice weeds them out."

Gun shows in California are required to adhere to the normal 10-day waiting period and gun buyers must have a Firearm Safety Certificate and pass a background

The company vying to build a 247-megawatt solar farm in Panoche submitted a draft supplemental environmental impact report addressing plans to examine impacts under a revised, reduced proposal. PV2 Energy filed the supplemental draft EIR on Dec. 23. The prior company overseeing the project, Solargen Energy, had an initial EIR approved by the county board in late 2010. A5

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up the state at the Hollister Gun Fair held at Balado Park in Tres Pinos–but no customer walked out with a new gun. Some of the more than 200 people who gathered Saturday, however, left with historic collectable firearms and kits to build guns quickly.

"I'm here to make sure people do things the right way," said Blair Snyder the Chico dental technician who put on the show with a $10 admission.

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She’s part of a woman’s group in Hollister called The Well Armed Women.

A year ago, Brad Sparrer was the No. 5 player in the lineup on San Benito High’s golf team. But entering the 2015 season—practice starts on Feb. 1—the 5-foot-8, 140pound sophomore will likely be the Haybalers’ No. 1 player. Sparrer’s meteoric rise came the good old-fashioned way: hard work. B1

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Fire restrictions and shooting limitations implemented over the summer have been lifted on public lands in San Benito County by the Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office. While target shooting is reopened, the agency asks the public to be careful and follow safety guidelines including refraining from driving a vehicle onto dry grass or brush, to always carry a fire extinguisher, shovel and bucket or water and to get a permit for any campfire or use of portable gas stoves.

Hot bullet fragments and exploding targets from recreational shooting can spark a wildfire. As part of the Leave No Trace campaign, gun enthusiasts are required to pack up all spent shells.

Cake, anyone?

There is a new elf in town that wants county residents to remember to shop local this holiday season.

Called “Holly Benito” by the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce, which is behind the shop local initiative, the plush elf is displayed at 17 retailers in Hollister and San Juan Bautista.

Wherever the little elf is displayed shoppers can enter to win gift certificates at participating retailers during a special drawing the first week of December.

“This is the third year we have done a shop local campaign and the first time we’ve used the elf,” said Juli A. Vieira, chamber president and CEO. The campaign runs through Nov. 30.

Participating businesses include Calvista Insurance Agency, Inc., DLG Printing, Dona Esthers Mexican Restaurant, Irma's Fashions, The Farm Bertuccio's Market, Margot's Ice Cream Parlor, San Benito Bene, Bill's Bullpen Baseball Cards & Comics, A Tool Shed Equipment Rentals and Ohana Shave Ice. Drawing winners will be announced on the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce Facebook page next month.

The shop local campaign coincides with Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25, a nationwide initiative started in 2010 by American Express.

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Jimmy Adams Jr. runs Hollister’s Wave and Smile Ministry

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The Epicenter Wine Room on San Benito Street is set to open in the coming months, as well as the GardenMart, a combination nursery and wine tasting room on Seventh Street.

Vieira said the new business openings is a very positive outlook for the community.

“There is more activity,” she said. “But I really have to stress that we have a lot of commuters and I hope that the community stays involved and shops local, instead of doing all their shopping before they drive home.”

The new wine tasting rooms and success of downtown events like Lights On Celebration, the Hollister motorcycle rally and the summer Street Festival car show has inspired Ellis to work on a new campaign that will hopefully launch in the not so distant future.

“It is an “eat, play, shop downtown Hollister” campaign,” said Ellis. “We want people to know they can do wine tasting, see a performance at the Granada, and then have dinner at a local restaurant. We want people to spend time and make a day of it.”

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Downtown Association said a handful of downtown shops including Ohana Shave Ice and Bella Charm, a boutique that sells “trendy bling to western swing” will be participating.

Also on Saturday is Hollister’s Lights On Celebration, which Ellis said is another reason for locals to stay all day in the downtown district.

“Shop Small Saturday and the Lights On celebration is a big draw for downtown businesses. We have over 10,000 people attend and it’s an allday event so historically people have dinner at downtown restaurants, visit the shops and stay for the parade. It’s a huge opportunity to have people come and stay downtown and spend some money,” she said.

The downtown district also recently welcomed its newest business, the Aroma Cellars wine tasting room at 650 San Benito St., Suite 150. The grand opening of the hot new venue that features fine wines, Italian food and live music was on Nov. 9.

LOCAL SHOPPING Lola Espinoza checks out possible gifts at the Guatemala Shop in Hollister As for shopping local this holiday season, Ellis said the benefits to the community are numerous.

“It helps support little

mom-and-pop shops and restaurants and the sales tax revenue stays here instead of going to big box stores or online retailers,”

said Ellis. “f we get that revenue, it keeps our town looking nice.

It invests in our community and economic vitality,”

First flu death of season brings warnings The first influenza-associated death of the 2017-2018 flu season has been reported in the region. The individual who died in Santa Clara County was an adult under age 65 and the death was reported earlier in November.

Dr. Sara Cody, Santa Clara County health officer, said the individual had other medical conditions that put the person at increased risk of severe complications from influenza, or the flu. The individual had not received this year’s flu vaccine. Due to medical privacy laws, further details about the individual will not be released.

No other cases of severe flu have been reported to local health officials this season. Only deaths due to laboratory-confirmed flu among individuals aged 0-64 years are required to be reported in California.

Reporting of non‐fatal cases of laboratory‐confirmed flu requiring admission to an intensive care unit is recommended for persons aged 0‐64, but it is not required in California. The criteria for reporting flu deaths are set by state and federal public health officials.

Flu is a contagious respiratory

illness caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms of the flu may be similar to those of the common cold, but are usually more severe. The flu season continues through spring each year.

While everyone six months and older should get vaccinated every year, it is especially important for pregnant women, children younger than five, adults 65 and older, and those with chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease, asthma, and diabetes.

In addition to getting the vaccine, health officials advise individuals to take the following

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• Cover your cough and sneezes with a tissue.

• If you do not have a tissue, cough into your elbow.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.

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• Stay home until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours.

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DA, school board keep silence on Dabo New Dabo, 1 “It is a serious case,” Fortino said last week. “I think it warrants an investigation.”

“Now that it’s been exposed, there are others who have said they have a similar experience,” he said.

On Nov. 13, Superior Court Judge Marjorie L. Carter ruled in favor of the foundation in its suit against Dabo, owner of a Hollister liquor store and president of the San Benito County Board of Education.

Carter affirmed the facts presented by foundation lawyer John Clark, that Dabo systematically drained more than $640,000 from a charitable trust for his own purposes. She ordered that he pay the foundation $1.74 million in damages, plus an estimated $85,000 in legal fees.

Dabo did not show up for the trial, and has not responded to requests for interviews.

Last week he broke his silence by posting a comment on a local community website.

“I made a costly mistake in not securing the money and I take full responsibility for that,” he wrote. “But all of the false and twisted stmts [statements] are exactly that. I am so sorry to

everyone that is affected by this.”

The foundation was to have been the designated beneficiary of the remaining principal in the fund after the deaths of Barbara and Tony Matulich, who had created it in 2001. Barbara Matulich died in 2012; Tony Matulich died in 2003.

A few weeks before the trial of the civil suit, Hooper was again asked if she would pursue an investigation of possible criminal charges against Dabo.

Again she declined.

Hooper told Benitolink, a local community website, that she wanted to wait until after the civil suit had been resolved before deciding whether to look into Dabo’s handling of the trust funds.

After the trial—at which more than 230 pages of bank statements, canceled checks and emails told a tale of electronic transfers of the trust fund cash to Dabo’s personal accounts— Hooper declined to respond to repeated questions from the Free Lance, asking whether her office was going to initiate an investigation, given the heft of the new evidence.

The district said she has been busy assisting her ailing 90-year-old father.

Dabo’s status as president of the county school board apparently has not been affected by revelations in the Nov. 13 trial of the civil case.

County schools Superintendent Krystal Lomanto’s only comment last week was, “The County Office of Education Superintendent has no comment at this time.” The school board next meets at 4:30pm, on Thursday, Nov. 30 in Hollister.

Byrne said the district had filed the lawsuit only after repeated attempts to find out what happened to the money in the Matulich Charitable Trust.

“We had tried, for six to nine months, knocking on his door trying to find out where the money went,” said Byrne.

“We really didn’t have any other choice, because we had no response from Mr. Dabo,” said Fortino.

The foundation’s leadership, which doesn’t expect to actually get any of the money awarded in the court judgment, was concerned there might be other victims. That also was a motivating factor in trying to convince the district attorney to investigate.

The FBI might have jurisdiction in the case, according to a spokesman

for the San Jose office, if the trust money was deposited in a national bank, where its funds might cross state borders, possibly making misuse of those funds a federal crime. The Matulich funds were in the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, a California financial institution that was acquired by Union Bank, a national bank.

Prosecution of similar cases in increasingly common, as national concerns have grown about financial consultants taking advantage of elderly customers. In the Dabo case, the civil suit involved violation of California probate laws, but the initial fund transfers occurred while Barbara Matulich was still alive.

In April, a 63-year-old financial consultant in Minnesota was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing more than $5.1 million from several investment advisory clients.

“The defendant stole from clients who trusted his professional investment advice,” said an FBI spokesman. “The sentence sends a clear message that those who abuse their positions of trust for personal gain will be brought to justice and held accountable for their crimes.”

MITCHELL DABO RESPONDS Here is the complete text of Mitchell Dabo’s only public comment on a Nov. 13 court ruling that he illegally transferred more than $640,000 from a charitable trust to his own accounts, then loaned most of it to a business associate for a failed real estate venture.

“I made a big mistake not being at the trial, but I did not want to be in court without representation.

“The other side slanted everything their way. I loaned [the late Jack] Tyler $490,000 we were not in a partnership at the time. He was going to use the money to finish a custom home that he was building.

At the time of the loan there was over 2 million in equity. When he had difficulties paying the interest he was in the process of refinancing the properties, but unfortunately he died before doing that. Even with R/E prices plummeting there would have enough to pay back the loan. The partnership borrowed money from a private lender to buy the other property and one of the partners took it over after Tyler died.

“Trust money was never used and the partnership never defaulted. With Mrs. [the late Barbara] Matulich’s permission I did transfer money into my account, but I always promptly put it back.

“For instance, I transferred $2,700 and put it back 2 days later, she was okay with that. When interest came in it was given to Mrs. M, when enough payments came in Mrs. M’s life ins was paid (indirectly). Many times acct balances were close to zero, because everything was paid out.

“When the Matulich’s set up their Trust SBCCF [the Community Foundation for San Benito County] was not the beneficiary, they had made Monterey CO Comm Foundation the beneficiary, so when Mr. Matulich died [in 2003]the beneficiary was MCCF. “When Tyler stopped payments, I used principal to continue to pay Mrs. M’s interest and life ins prem and annual tax exps. Tyler was a good man, but cancer took him quickly.

“I made a costly mistake in not securing the money and I take full responsibility for that. But all of the false and twisted stmts are exactly that. I am so sorry to everyone that is affected by this.”

We had tried for six to nine months, knocking on his door, trying to find out where the money went.

—GARY BYRNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SAN BENITO COUNTY

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OPINION JOSEPH THOMPSON Guest Opinion

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Should Mitchell Dabo resign as president of the San Benito County Board of Education in light of the disclosures in Superior Court that he moved more than $640,000 from a charitable trust for his personal use? What do you think?

David Crandall: Yes, absolutely. Plans for his removal from the board should be taking place. Debbie Cusic: Yes, removed and every aspect of finances for the school he had authority over should be thoroughly audited and scrubbed. Transparency is for the best government. Ethical morality should be guiding our schools and government officials at every level. Sylvia Ernani: Yes, of course.

I don't understand why he wasn't at least put on leave or suspended when the allegation was first brought out. And any school finances he was in charge of or had access to should have been investigated also. Samantha Zaragoza: Have him work out his term and 100 percent of his pay goes for retribution.

You know the county isn't going to see a penny

of the money from the lawsuit. I think there are potholes to be filled and garbage to pick up, too. Lee Roberts: Yes. They need to bring in the feds with a forensic accountant to scrutinize all his financial dealings. When white collar crime is only prosecuted in civil court the risk is worth the reward to gain millions of dollars because there's no personal liability or prison time involved. This man is a financial predator and now he's free to repeat his scams on more unsuspecting and elderly victims. Dabo must have dirt on some important people to not be in prison. Jack Kimmich: Oh yeah great role model. Make him treasurer and retirement fund manager while we're at it. Dump his butt. Why is this even a question?

Barry Holtzclaw

WINNERS IN COURT Gary Byrne, left of the Community Foundation for San Benito County, with lawyer John Clark, after lawsuit victory.

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The following was submitted by email to the Morgan Hill City Council as public input prior to the council’s scheduled Nov. 15 workshop on the California High Speed Rail project.

I am a past President of Gilroy-Morgan Hill Bar Association, a member of the Transportation Lawyers Association, and past Chair of TLA's Legislation Committee.

I have practiced transportation law in the South County for 38 years, and have done post-doctoral study of transportation law and policy at the Norman Y. Mineta International Institute for Surface Transportation Policy Studies, and at Transportation Research Board, Georgetown University; and at the Library of Congress. I am a graduate of SJSU, and the University of Santa Clara Law School, and I have 52 years of transportation industry experience dating back to my junior year at Cupertino High School, when I worked for the SPRR, and later at UPRR in San Jose (1970-1980).

My comments are personal, and not made on behalf of a client or any professional organization to which I belong.

For a state that cannot afford adequate fire suppression, or water storage, it is bad public policy to add to the public transit boondoggles that the taxpayers (mostly motorists) already shoulder, under the worst tax/fee burdens among all the states.

What the California High Speed Rail Authority is doing, which is not what voters voted for in Prop. 1A in 2008, is contrary to the conclusions of both the President's Blue Ribbon Commission on Transport Funding, and the California Transportation Commission. Both of them concluded that we ought to fund transport with "user fees."

Giving away transit rides, by any mode, with fares near zero, diverting the costs to motorists' gas and diesel taxes, is unfair, unsound, and unsustainable transport policy. Taxing people out of their cars is a public policy plunging us down the Road to Serfdom, intended to cripple our state's economy.

We already pay our taxes for many wasteful boondoggles like Amtrak, Caltrain, ACE Train, BART, Light Rail and county transit, when it would be much cheaper for taxpayers if we just purchased each transit rider his own BMW, or paid his taxi fare, or his Uber fare.

California's voters voted for selfsufficient high speed rail, not a Supermassive Black Hole added to the already intolerable public sector transit Black Holes that our lost leadership forces us to subsidize.

This bad public policy is making California into Northern Venezuela. I urge local leaders to support the repeal of Prop. 1A. Caveat viator.

Joseph Thompson is an attorney whose law offices are in Gilroy. He can be reached at translaw@pacbell.net.

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Celebration of Life for Frances Palmtag will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Immaculate Conception Church hall in Tres Pinos starting at 11:00am. Frances left her beloved Hollister on Friday September 22, 2017 at the age of 95 years. She was the oldest and last remaining of the three Palmtag girls – Hazel Palmtag Medaugh and Charlsie Palmtag Ross – born to Carl and Myrtle (O’Connor) Palmtag in Hollister.

Frances grew up helping on her father’s farm.

Picking prunes and cutting apricots each summer were some of her fondest memories. During World War II, she worked at Hollister Navy Air Base, and told stories of attending USO dances in Hollister and at Fort Ord. After the war and with her degree in education from Sn Jose State, she began her long career as a teacher. Everywhere her family goes in Hollister, they meet adults who had Miss Palmtag as their teacher! Her impact upon children was far reaching including her students, vacation bible school children, and her niece, nephews and their children.

Frances loved to travel with friends and especially enjoyed trips to the South Pacific, Germany, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand along with family camping in Death Valley and Fremont’s Peak. Frances was one of Hollister’s biggest fans and supporters, and she devoted her retirement to enriching the town. Her personal involvement in organizations that promoted a stronger community and country included Retired Teachers Association, Hollister Sister City, Second “Indianhead” Infantry Division Auxiliary, Red Cross, Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation, Hazel Hawkins Auxiliary, Gem and Lapidary Club, San Benito County Hospice and the San Benito County Historical Society. As a representative of the Hollister Sister City organization, she traveled twice to Japan. Frances also received the Heart of Hazel award from the Hazel Hawkins Foundation. In 2015, Frances was honored at the Community Foundation’s National Philanthropy Day dinner for her work with the Historical Society.

Frances is survived by her nephew Ronald Ross and wife Mary Hubbell of Hollister; niece Nancy Ross Joynt and husband Jeffrey Joynt of Paso Robles; nephew Andrew Ross and wife Barbara Britten of Taos New Mexico; three great nieces and nephew, and a great-great nephew.

Donations in remembrance of Frances may be made to: San Benito County Historical Society at 498 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023.

MARGARET EDWARDS February 17, 1945 - October 11, 2017

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t is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Edwards, a helpful, caring and loving woman to all who knew her. Margo was born in Tacoma Washington, and spent her childhood in San Francisco, Hillsborough, and San Mateo.

Margo lived in Gilroy for ten years, and her last ten years in Morgan Hill.

She enjoyed working with children, and she had a children’s day care center in San Mateo.

For many years, Margo volunteered as a tutor at Boccardo Family Living Center in San Martin, helping children with their homework. Margo also loved the outdoors, and enjoyed camping, and volunteering as a Docent at Gilroy Gardens.

Rest in Peace, Margo.

KATHY HERNANDEZ HARO October 27, 1961 - November 9, 2017

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uneral services: Monday, November 20, 2017at 1:00pm at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Full obit and condolences: sanderfhcares.com

KENNETH RIVERS CALLIS, JR. October 11, 1950 - November 11, 2017

December 16, 1949 - November 4, 2017

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ichard Duane Van Pelt, 67 of Paso Robles lost his short battle with cancer on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Born in Delano and raised in Fresno, he joined the Navy which lead him to meet his wife Frances at Moffett Field. At the age of 23, he married Frances then 20 and they started their life together in San Jose. Eventually, they moved to Gilroy, where they raised their three children. In Gilroy, he worked at Nob Hill as a controller and then left to start his own accounting business.

Richard spent the last ten years of his life in Paso Robles where he moved to be near his son’s and grandchildren. He loved his grandchildren dearly and wanted to live close to see them grow and have a strong bond with them. That he did. He loved working in his garden, building things in the garage, fixing the house up and going to the movies.

He was an honest man, who treated others equally and always wanted to do what was right.

He leaves behind, his wife of 44 years, Frances Van Pelt of Paso Robles, children, Jon and Robert Van Pelt of Paso Robles and Jennifer Ellis of San Rafael. Daughter in-law, Kelly Van Pelt and Son in-law, Braeden Ellis. Grandchildren: Maddie, Chloe, Abigail, Logan, Bryson, Jordyn Van Pelt and Hudson Ellis.

His celebration of life will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2017 1pm at Saint Rose Catholic Church in Paso Robles.

A viewing will be held the same day from 9am - 11am at Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

A wake will be held following the mass at CaliPaso Winery in Paso Robles.

BARBARA HILDA HARKINS April 5, 1962 - November 3, 2017

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arbara Hilda Mitchell Harkins was born in April 1962 at old Wheeler Hospital in Gilroy. She gently passed away at home among family in the town she loved, November 3, 2017.

Ken was born in Flint, Michigan in October, 1950. He graduated from high school at the Stony Brook Preparatory School, in Stony Brook, New York, and attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He made his home variously in California and Hawaii. He was employed by General Electric in San Jose. While in Hawaii, he was a marathoner and triathlete. His greatest joy was playing his piano. He was an accomplished musician and pianist. He was active in both the United Methodist and Episcopal churches in Morgan Hill.

He is survived by his mother, Annie Ruth Rhoads, of Charlotte, North Carolina; his sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Joe de Gier, of Marina, California; and his sister and brother-inlaw, Annette and David Vander Ploeg, of Glenview, Illinois.

He was a loving uncle and is survived by five nephews, Peter and Martin de Gier, of Monterey, California, and David, Charlie, and Gerrit Vander Ploeg of Chicago, Illinois, as well as nine great nieces and nephews in Illinois.

Contributions in his memory are suggested to the Morgan Hill United Methodist Church or to St. John The Divine Episcopal Church in Morgan Hill.

September 17, 1927 - October 25, 2017 Funeral services are scheduled for November 18, 2017, 11:00am at the Morgan Hill Buddhist Building, 16450 Murphy Ave, Morgan Hill.

A Memorial Mass for Barbara will be held 10:00am, Saturday, November 25, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church Our Lady Chapel, Gilroy.

Reception will follow at Serra Cottage, 7980 Church St. Gilroy.

In lieu of flowers for Barbara, please donate to Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter. http:// fosmas.org/donate.html.

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DANIEL JEFFERSON DOOLING III September 16, 1943 - November 10, 2017

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rank Shoji (Panch) Fujita, 90, passed away on October 25, 2017. Frank was a lifelong Morgan Hill resident and a highly respected and productive strawberry farmer.

Frank worked hard all his life but also had a full, rich life by enjoying his passions of fishing, golfing and watching his favorite bay area sports teams.

He is survived by his wife, Satsuki Fujita, sisters Miyeko Yuki and Shizuko Kawamoto, and brother Yutaka (Tomie) Fujita.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Miyako Kawaguchi and Fumiye Mukai.

Adored and admired by his entire family, Frank leaves behind fifteen nieces and six nephews and a countless number of great nieces and great nephews.

Frank was loved by all and will be deeply missed.

Funeral arrangements: Willow Glen Funeral Home FD813 San Jose, California 408-295-6446 www.willowglenfuneralhome.com

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Although San Benito County has no confirmed cases of hepatitis A, health officials are working closely with city officials to conduct prevention and control measures.

These measures include providing hepatitis A vaccine to atrisk individuals, including persons experiencing homelessness and/or illicit drug users, providing vaccine to city and county employees who interface with high-risk populations, and installing portable toilet and handwashing stations in locations most accessible00, for2016 high-risk popuDATE lations. The locations of these stations are behind

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California continues to experience an increase in cases of hepatitis A infection. As of Oct. 20, there were 610 probable and/or confirmed cases of the disease throughout the state and 19 deaths.

Symptoms of hepatitis A include: jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, and light-colored stools. Symptoms usually appear over a number of days and last less than two months. However, some people can be ill for as long as six months. Hepatitis A can sometimes cause liver failure and even death.

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To prevent the spread of hepatitis A infection, get the hepatitis A vaccine, wash your hands with soap and water frequently, especially after using the bathroom or changing diapers, and before handling food. Do not have sex with someone who is infected.

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Water sample results received from 10/1/2017 to 10/31/2017 showed nitrate levels ranging from 9.83 to 12.23 milligrams per liter. This is above the nitrate standard, or maximum contaminant level (MCL), of 10 milligrams per liter. Nitrate in drinking water is a serious health concern for infants less than six months old.

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The City is working to bring two new wells into the water system so that Well #2 (high nitrates) can be taken off-line. The goal is to have the system back in compliance by November.

For more information, please contact The City of San Juan Bautista at 831-623-4661 or 311 Second Street (P.O. Box 1420), San Juan Bautista, CA 95045.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this public notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

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Besides hosting gun enthusiasts, the show had representatives who want to create a 51st state in what is now California. Proponents of the proposed breakaway state of Jefferson, in Northeastern California, had a booth at the gun show and said gun laws are already too strict. They said they felt unrepresented and resented being governed by urban centers like Los Angeles and San Francisco. They want out and have resurrected a 70-year plan to separate the mostly rural region north of Sacramento and south of Portland creating Jefferson, the 51st state.

“Why should someone in LA tell us what to do with our water?” said Don Ferreira who was selling State of Jefferson t-shirts at the Saturday show.

While gun sales have slackened, a love for guns is growing in San Benito County, which is buoyed by the opening of the Locked and Loaded Gun Shop in Tres Pinos. A women’s shooting group, The Well Armed Women, claims the motto “Where Feminine and Firearms Meet.”

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IN HOT PURSUIT The Balers’ Marcus Aranda (4) and Tyler Ortiz attempt to stop Menlo-Atherton tailback De’Marshaun Payton in last Friday’s CCS Open Division I playoff opener. The No. 5 seed Bears defeated No. 4 San Benito, 37-21, advancing to a semifinal game against top seed Milpitas.

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For a good 10 minutes after the postgame huddle, the San Benito High coaches and players took turns hugging one another and expressing words of appreciation for all the hard work they put in this season.

The Haybalers, who had just saw their season come to an end after a 37-21 loss to Menlo-Atherton in the opening round of the Central Coast Section Open Division I playoffs,

displayed a bond that will seemingly last well beyond Friday night’s game.

“At the end of the year you’ve either won your last game or lost your last game, so it stings,” Balers coach Bryan Smith said.

“But these players are a tight brotherhood, and they’ll be able to bounce back from this. We demand a lot out of our kids, so you try to reward them with a lot of things at the end of the year.

I’m proud of our guys for playing hard tonight.”

The No. 4 seed Balers (6-5) were seemingly in control, taking a 21-14 lead into halftime.

After a scoreless third quarter, No. 5 seed Menlo-Atherton (7-4) outscored San Benito 23-0 in the fourth quarter to win going away. The Bears did it by

containing San Benito’s running game in the second half.

The Balers rushed for 178 yards in the first half, but were held to 107 in the final two quarters. They also gave up 526 yards—370 through the air—to Menlo-Atherton. Bears quarterback Miles Conrad shredded the San Benito defense for touchdown passes of 70, 32, 62 and 35 yards.

“Did we give up some big shots? Yeah, but we also had opportunities to score more points on offense and just didn’t get it done,” Smith said.

Pass defense has been the Achilles heel for the Balers all season, as they’ve given up big plays time and again. Conrad completed 14-of-21 passes, averaging a whopping 26.4 yards per

completion. In the end, MenloAtherton proved to be the superior team.

However, Smith expressed pride in the team’s season, especially in the final three games. In particular, Smith said the team fought hard in a win over North Salinas and a close loss to Palma.

“These guys improved over the last three games of the season, so that tells me they never quit,” Smith said. “They have a lot of heart and wanted to play together as a whole team.”

Against Menlo-Atherton, the Balers received a sterling performance from Stevan Navarro, who in addition to rushing for 62 yards on nine carries made two spectacular plays on special teams. The first came near the ➝ Football, page 21

SEASON WRAP-UP Emerging star Balers junior running back Stevan Navarro came on strong late in the season, accouting for seven touchdowns in the final four games. Navarro proved to be a big-time playmaker, and should only be better next season with varsity experience under his belt.

Tough ending San Benito finished 6-5 overall and 4-3 in the Monterey Bay League’s Gabilan Division (fourth place). The Balers have a slew of impact players returning in 2018.

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PLAYMAKERS Gerardo Ramirez, left, and Manuel Ceja

return to a team that won the program’s first CCS game.

Last season, the San Benito High boys soccer team won a Central Coast Section playoff game for the first time in school history.

For the 2017-2018 season, the Haybalers are expecting to produce an encore performance.

“To be honest, I think the team is looking better now than it did at this point last year,” secondyear Balers coach Marco Orozco said. “We have a lot of senior returners and a group of young, talented kids from the JV who will make an impact. Overall, I think we have more talent this year, and I really mean it. I see it on the field, in practice, in scrimmages.”

The Balers, who open

the season Nov. 30 at home against Greenfield, have a nice combination of returning senior starters along with an influx of talented newcomers from last year’s junior varsity team.

Some of the top returners include midfielder Abraham Arevalo, striker Manuel Ceja, defender Gerardo Ramirez, goalkeeper Efrain Barron and forward Erik Servan, a sophomore who spent the majority of his time last year on the junior varsity team but earned match time at the varsity level as well.

Some of the key newcomers include junior midfielder Jose Agredano, junior forward Edgar Barbosa, junior goalkeeper Manuel Luna, and sophomore forward Jacob

Hernandez. The blend of senior experience with the up-and-coming newcomers has given Orozco added confidence that the Balers can build off their success from last season.

Arevalo is a pure playmaker, possessing agility, vision and the ability to change pace on a moment’s notice.

“Abraham is great at sending through balls and distributing,” Orozco said.

Ceja led the team in goals last year, and Orozco is expecting more of the same from the athletic striker.

Ceja possesses tremendous speed and knows how to position himself to make runs to put himself in the best position to score. Servan also is armed with speed and has the ability to

send nice crossing passes.

Among the newcomers, Orozco is particularly high on Agredano, a junior attacking midfielder who makes good passes, distribute the ball well and supports the defense.

“Jose looks stronger than ever,” Orozco said.

Hernandez, a sophomore wing player, will be depended upon to go up and down the field and be in superior shape to wear down opponents.

“We really need our wingers to not get tired and support the attack,” Orozco said. “I felt like that was something we were missing last year—that we didn’t have enough support up top, but this year it’s looking much better.” ➝ Soccer, page 20

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1. An Operations Covenant and Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions (“agreement”) between the City of Hollister and Hollister Hotel LP a California limited partnership (“operator”). The proposed Agreement provides for an economic development subsidy as defined in Section 53083 of the Government Code for the Fairfield Inn located at 380 Gateway Drive in Hollister California.

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TIME TO GRIND The Balers’ Vincent Jacinto, Joe Delgado, Bryce Mattson and Michael Guzman are expected to contend for league and CCS titles this season.

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After finishing in fourth place in the ultra competitive Monterey Bay League’s Gabilan Division—the best wrestling league in the Central Coast Section—last year, San Benito High expects a rise up the standings this season. It won’t be easy, of course, but Haybalers coach Steven Salcedo feels the program is ready to once again finish as one of the top two teams in the league.

“Our whole lineup should be really good,” Salcedo said. “We have quite a bit of depth, and I thought we had a great off-season. If we have anywhere below a top three finish (in league), it would be a disappointment.”

San Benito has plenty of standout returners along with an infusion of talented newcomers. The top returners include Bryce Mattson, Michael Guzman, Matt Ramon, Vincent Jacinto and Noah Zaragoza. Mattson is coming off a terrific 2016-2017 season, finishing as the runner-up in the 160 pound finals of the Central Coast Section Championships.

Guzman took fifth in the 138 pound division, Ramon finished sixth in

Joe Delgado, San Benito has someone who is no stranger to the state stage.

Delgado is a two-time state qualifier, and brings tremendous mat savvy and skills to the team.

“Joe is very quick and has a lot of experience,” Salcedo said. “He’s best on his feet and is really good with takedowns.”

Zaragoza is coming off a strong freshman year in which he finished third in the league championships.

San Benito will receive an influx of talent now that football season is over, as Miguel Sanchez, Eric Fernandez, Ricardo Gallardo and Albert Rodriguez should all make an impact in the heavier weight classes (170 to 195 pound divisions).

Salcedo said he’ll look to continue to grow the girls team, which is scheduled to compete in four tournaments this season—up one from a year ago. The top returners include Maribel Saucedo and Jenna Hartman.

Saucedo finished fifth in the CCS Championships last season, while Hartman—a sophomore—has made an impression with her skill development and commitment.

“Our girls program is growing,” Salcedo said.

“We have about 12 girls on the team so far, and all 12 seem to be very committed and looking forward to building something great.”

Balers ready to have yet another historic season Page 19 Ramirez has grown into a leadership role since earning a spot on the varsity team as a sophomore. As one of the senior starters, Ramirez knows his fellow seniors must set a good example for the newcomers on how to carry themselves in practice and the matches. In particular, Ramirez acknowledges that the players can’t afford to commit silly fouls or mouth off to opponents or the refs.

“I think it’s something we talked about recently, is keeping our cool,” Ramirez said. “We have to decide to keep our cool and let the refs do their job. We have to play our game and not get into what the other team is doing.”

Orozco said the Balers aren’t the tallest team around, so they’ll have to

control play by keeping the ball on the ground and maintain the majority of the possession. Players like Ramirez will be key in helping San Benito to control the tempo and play the match on its terms. Ramirez had a productive off-season, playing with the San Jose Earthquakes pre-academy team and the Hollister Tremors.

“Playing on the preacademy team was a new experience,” Ramirez said.

“It’s a lot of intensity and a lot of good coaching.

With that and playing for the Tremors, I feel much stronger and faster. My mentality has grown a lot from last season.”

Ramirez has been impressed with his teammates in practice, including Edgar Barbosa, who possesses speed, ball control and a lethal shot.

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the 152 pound class and Jacinto placed second in his weight class in the Monterey Bay League Gabilan Division Championships. As is the case before the season starts, Salcedo said most of the wrestlers need to work on their conditioning.

“If we can continue to get our guys stronger and work on their endurance, they’ll be that much harder to beat,” Salcedo said. “You look at a guy like Bryce, and he’s smart and really understands (the nuances) of the sport. Michael probably got the most mat time (in the off-season).

He went to a lot of different freestyle tournaments, and we’re looking for a big year from him.

“And if Vince plays his cards right, he could have a big season as well.

He’s got the technical skills, and now we’re getting his body and mind ready to handle the grind of the season. And Matt is one of my favorite athletes to work with. When he’s not working out for football, he’s working on stuff for wrestling.”

Salcedo said that if everyone grinds and stays injury-free, he’s hopeful the Balers could be sending a handful of wrestlers to the CIF State Championships in March. For that to happen, the Balers must improve technically and physically as the season goes along, In Gilroy High-transfer

OFFENSE Manuel Ceja led the Balers in goals scored last season.

If the Balers are to make an improvement in the league standings—they finished in a tie for third a year ago with Alvarez—they’ll need to come together and be superior in virtually every aspect of the game compared to last season. Orozco and Ramirez are confident that will be the case.

“Our goal is to do better than we did last year,” Orozco said. “I see the desire of the players to do that, and guys have grown so much.”

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Box score M-A 7 7 0 23—37 SB 7 14 0 0—21 Game Scoring summary—SB: Navarro 1 run (Polanco kick); MA: Franklin 70 pass from Conrad (Corona kick); SB: Giannotta 63 run (Polanco kick); MA: Corona 32 pass from Conrad (Corona kick); SB: Giannotta 3 pass from Wilson (Polanco kick); MA: Olshausen 62 pass from Conrad (Corona kick); MA: Corona 35 pass from Conrad (Corona kick); MA: safety; MA: Payton 33 run (Corona kick).

RUSHING: MA: Payton 22-98, Hawkins 5-10, Conrad 3-48. Totals 30-156. SB: Gonzalez 17-86, Navarro 8-62, Ramon 6-41, Giannotta 2-68, Delatore 4-15, Wilson 10-8.

Totals 49-212. PASSING—MA: Conrad 14-21-370-4-2. SB—Wilson 4-11-44-1-0.

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The highlight-reel play set up the Balers’ next score, a Slade Wilson to Gio Giannotta 3-yard TD pass that put San Benito up 21-14 at the half. Unfortunately for the Balers, they never found the end zone again. Navarro got dinged up early in the third quarter, and the Balers lost one of their premier playmakers in the process.

Giannotta made the most of his opportunities,

running for a 63-yard TD for the team’s second score with 2:17 left in the second quarter. Tyler Ortiz and Elisha Reyes had interceptions for the Balers, who generated just 256 yards of total offense (212 rushing, 44 passing). Jonny Gonzalez led the way with 86 yards rushing on 17 carries, and also had two receptions for 43 yards.

Giannotta had 68 yards on two carries.

“It hurts,” Smith said.

“Especially for the seniors since it’s their last game.

They’ve been working hard for four years. But we’ll take some time off, reflect for a bit and realize the players have a lot to be proud of.”

COMING AT YOU Balers junior Stevan Navarro runs for a big gain in the team’s 37-21 loss to Menlo-Atherton last Friday in the Central Coast Section Open Division I playoffs.

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LEGAL NOTICES 942 HOL - Public Notice

942 HOL - Public Notice

942 HOL - Public Notice

SAN BENITO HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS LEASE-LEASEBACK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES RFQ/P # MUPP11072017

AROMAS-SAN JUAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Hollister will conduct a special meeting for a public hearing on December 11, 2017 on or about 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers of Hollister City Hall at 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, California at which time the Council will hear all persons and receive information pertinent to:

San Benito High School District (“District”) is seeking proposals from pre-qualified persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, or professional organizations to provide design, constructability review, value engineering, master scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, and construction services for the development and construction of the San Benito High School Measure U Phased Project (“Project”), in accordance with the lease-leaseback structure set forth in Education Code section 17406 et seq.

The Request for Qualifications and Proposals (“RFQ/P”), which includes instructions for its completion, is enclosed for your consideration. According to the specifications contained in this RFQ/P, Respondents to this RFQ/P shall submit a completed Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) along with the Proposal (collectively “RFQ/P Packet”).

Respondents must mail or deliver five (5) bound copies, one (1) unbound copy, and one (1) electronic copy on CD or DVD of the RFQ/P Packet conforming to the requirements of this RFQ/P to: SAN BENITO HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Roseanne Lascano, Director Finance & Operation 1220 Monterey Street Hollister, CA 95023 RFQ/P # MUPP11072017 ALL RESPONSES ARE DUE BY 4:00 P.M. ON Friday, December 8, 2017. Oral, telegraphic, facsimile, telephone or email RFQ/P Packets will not be accepted. RFQ/P Packets received after this date and time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. The District reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the RFQ/P Packets.

The District also reserves the right to reject any and all RFQ/P Packets and to negotiate contract terms with one or more Respondents.

A mandatory information meeting will be conducted November 27, 2017, at 10:00 A.M. The meeting will be held at the District’s San Benito High School, located at 1220 Monterey, Hollister, CA. Questions regarding this RFQ/P may be directed to the District’s Director of Finance & Operation, Roseanne Lascano, at rlascano@sbhsd.k12.ca.us, and must be submitted on or by 2:00 P.M. ON Thursday, November 30, 2017.

All Respondents must have already been prequalified by the District in accordance with the Public Contract Code section 20111.6. Proposed electrical, mechanical and plumbing subcontractors are also subject to the prequalification requirements as required by Public Contract Code section 20111.6.

Publish: Hollister Free Lance, November 17, and 24, 2017.

932 HOL - Petition to admin e NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Hernan V. Barragan, CASE NO. PR-17-00037 FILED: 11-22017. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Hernan V. Barragan. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Homero Barragan in the Superior Court of California, County of San Benito. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Homero Barragan be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 12-7-2017 Time: 1:30 p.m.

Dept: 1, Room 1, Superior Court of California County of San Benito, 450 Fourth Street, Hollister, California, 95023 . IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attonery for Petitioner: Jeremy T. Liem, Pipal Spurzem & Liem LLP, 350 Fifth Street, Hollister, California 95023, 831.637.5521, Publication Dates: Hollister Free Lance November 17, 24 and December 1, 2017

942 HOL - Public Notice Lien Sale December 5, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700-2175 of the Self Storage Facility Act and the Business and Professional code, State of California, Contents of the following units will sell at Public Auction by competitive bid on December 5, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at: Flynn Road R.V. & Mini Storage, 741 Flynn Road, Hollister, CA 95023, County of San Benito, State of California to satisfy the storage lien. The contents of the storages are believed to consist of boxes (contents unknown) miscellaneous, appliances, piano, furniture, tools, household items.

UNIT- TENANT NAME B62- Ricardo Lugo PURCHASED goods are sold as is and must be removed within one day of purchase. Payment is to be with cash only and made at the time of sale.

The sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party.

Locaton: FLYNN ROAD R.V. & MINI STORAGE 741 FLYNN ROAD HOLLISTER, CA 95023 AUCTIONEER: Joe Ward, LlC, #758 0952 Phone: 408.891.6108 Publish: Hollister Free Lance November 17, and 24, 2017.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District ofSan Benito County, California invites and will receive sealed bids for San Juan School & Aromas School Energy Efficiency Upgrades for the award of the LED Lighting Replacement Project by 2:00 P.M. on December 7, 2017 in the Maintenance and Operations Office of the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District, 2320 San Juan Highway, San Juan Bautista, California 95045 after which time and place the bids will be opened and read in public.

Bids must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond, cashier’s check or certified check for TEN PERCENT (10%) of the amount of bid. If a bid bond is used, it must be issued by an Admitted Surety (an insurance organization authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact surety insurance in the State of California during this calendar year), which shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a Contract if awarded the work and will be declared forfeited, paid to, or retained by the District as liquidated damages if the bidder refuses or neglects to enter into the Contract provided by the District after being requested to do so. The District reserves the right to approve or reject the surety insurer selected by the bidder and to require the bidder to obtain a bond from a surety insurer satisfactory to the District. The bidders bond or certified check shall be made payable to the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District and shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract if awarded the work, and will be declared forfeited, paid to, or retained by the District as liquidated damages if the bidder refuses or neglects to enter into a contract on the terms of the accepted proposal within five (5) calendar days after bidders notification of District’s acceptance of the proposal. Bidders may not withdraw bids for a period of ten (10) days after the date set for opening of bids. The approved bid bond form is attached to this bidding package.

Bids shall be made on forms prepared by the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District. Bid forms, specifications and further information may be obtained from Daniel Carrillo, Maintenance and Operations Manager, phone (831) 623-4776.

A pre-bid site visit is required and will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at San Juan School, 100 Nyland Drive, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 and at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Aromas School, 365 Vega Street, Aromas, CA 95004.

The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, or any combination of proposals and to waive any irregularities or informalities which may be legally waived.

Published: Dates: November 18, 2017 (2) November 24, 2017 AROMAS-SAN JUAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Daniel Carrillo, Maintenance and Operations Manager

941 HOL - Lien Sale NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700-21716 of the Business & Professional Code, State of California, contents of the following units will sell at public auction by competitive bid on (DATE 12-5-2017) @ (TIME 9:30AM) to satisfy the storage lien. At MINI MAX STORAGE, 2450 SAN JUAN RD. IN THE CITY OF HOLLISTER, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. The contents of the storage spaces are believed to consist of misc. boxes (contents unknown), misc. clothing, furniture, tools, auto parts and household items.

TENANT NAME Katrina Folsom Alijah Villanueva Douglas Liversage Matthew Alnas PURCHASED goods are sold as is and must be removed within one day of purchase. Payment is to be with cash only and made at the time of purchase. The sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party.

MINI MAX STORAGE 2450 SAN JUAN RD. HOLLISTER, CA 95023 (831) 637-0368 Auctioneer: Joe Ward License Number: 758 09 52 408-891-6108 Publish: Hollister Free Lance, November 24, and December 1, 2017.

941 HOL - Lien Sale PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of PUBLIC AUCTION AS DEFINED BY The California Self Storage FacilitiesAct, Chapter 10, Commencing with Section 21700, Division 8 of the California Business and Professional Code. The contents of the following unit will sell at Public Auction by competitive bid on 12/5/17 at Hillcrest Mini Storage, LLC to satisfy the storage lien.

The contents of the storage spaces are believed to consist of miscellaneous boxes (contents unknown), miscellaneous clothing, furniture, tools, auto parts, and household items.

Unit Tenant Name.

22 - Tammy Johnson 278 - Chris Benavidez 308 - Monique H. Solis Purchased goods are sold as is and must be removed within one day of purchase. Payment is to be with cash only and made at the time of purchase. The sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party.

LOCATION: Hillcrest Mini Storage LLC 894 Industrial Drive Hollister, CA 95023 (831) 636-3100 TIME: 10:30 a.m.

Auctioneer: A Ward Auction, Joe Ward, Bond #7580952 408.891.6108 Publish: November 24, and December 1, 2017

1. Discussion on the potential implementation of a residential growth management program – City of Hollister – The City Council will conduct a public hearing concerning the potential implementation of a residential growth management program for the City of Hollister.

Si desea información en español por favor llame al 6364360 o visítenos al 339 Fifth St. (Calle Cinco) Hollister, CA. The hearing may also be continued at the discretion of the Council. Information on the above may be obtained from the City Development Services Department, Planning Division located at 339 Fifth Street (Phone 831-636-4360). Please be advised that if you wish to challenge any of the above actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City Council, at, or prior to, the public hearing.

CITY OF HOLLISTER

by Christine Black, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Published – Friday, November 24, 2017

941 HOL - Lien Sale Lien Sale Auction Advertisement Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following described personal property will be held at 9:30am On December 13, 2017. The property is stored at Hannigan’s Mini Storage, 180 San Felipe Road, Hollister CA 95023.

The items to be sold are described generally as follows: NAME OF TENANT: GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF GOODS Marcie Lowry Collectables, 30+ Boxes, Xmas Décor, Clothing, Games Priscilla Sanchez Hobby Equipment, Microwave, Lamps, Collectables, End Table, Appliances, Quilts, Bedroom Furniture, Clothing, Dresser, Head Board/Foot Board, Night Stand, Misc.

Table, Jewelry Box, 10+ Totes Ashley Davila Toys, Briefcase, Collectables, Microwave, Appliances, Clothing, Mirror, 20+ Boxes, Rug, Misc. Chair Cynthia San Miguel 6 Totes, 6 Boxes, 1 Bag This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700, et seq., of the Business & Professions Code of the State of California. Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc. Bond #7900390179 Published: Hollister Free Lance, November 24, and December 1, 2017.

942 HOL - Public Notice PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the San Benito County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following Land Conservation Act Requests. Said Public Hearing will be held at the Board Chambers, San Benito County Administrative Building, 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023 on December 12, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard).

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Summit Ranch, LLC; Gardiner Hammond; Stephen Hammond; Mitchell Hammond: Division: 16 Assessor’s Parcel Numbers in Book 27, Pages 15, 17, 20, 22 & 24.

Chase Graves, Clerk or the Board of Supervisors County of San Benito Dated: November 14, 2017 Publish Date: November 24, 2017

934 HOL - FBNS FBN2017-0000300 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000300 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as WAVE AND SMILE MINISTRY 611 Clearview Drive Hollister, CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: JIMMIE D. ADAMS, JR. DORRISA L. PATTON-ADAMS 611 Clearview Drive Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/1/2008 and 10/18/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017

934 HOL - FBNS FBN2017-0000302 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000302 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as TOURIST HAT COFFEE COMPANY 1370 Kathleen Court Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 877.818.8422 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2134 Hollister, CA 95024-2134 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: TOURIST HAT COFFEE

COMPANY, LLC 1370 Kathleen Court Hollister, CA 95023 State: Al# 201721310413 This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/15/2017 and 10/18/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017

934 HOL - FBNS FBN 2017-0000307 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000307 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BARBACCIA YARD AN HANDYMAN SERVICE 1260 carmen ct Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 831.635.9549 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: JOHN RODNEY BARBACCIA 1260 Carmen ct Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 10/25/2017 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017

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LEGAL NOTICES 934 HOL - FBNS FBN2017-0000309 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000309 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LONOAK REALTY INC. 111 Best Rd Hollister, CA 95023 Mailing Address: PO Box 1180 Tres Pinos CA 95075 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: LONOAK REALTY, INC. 111 Best Rd Hollister, CA 95023 State: CA Al#: 4034258 This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/9/2017 and 10/26/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017

934 HOL - FBNS FBN2017-0000310 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000310 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as TOLL FAMILY FARMS TNT ENTERPRISES 1080 Spring Grove Road Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 408.896.4106 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: DAVID A. TOLL 1080 Spring Grove Road Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 10/26/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017

934 HOL - FBNS FBN 2017-0000308 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000308 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as M'BELLISH SPRAY TANNING 1524 Green Valley Road Watsonville CA 95076 Phone: 831.676.7982 Mailing Address: PO Box 495 Hollister, CA 95024 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: CHRISTINA MARIE GODINEZ 1524 Green Valley Road Watsonville CA 95076 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 10/25/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017

934 HOL - FBNS FBN 2017-0000303 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000303 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as HOLLISTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL, LLC 2300 Southside Rd Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 831.630.3038 Mailing address: 1191 Westside Rd Hollister CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: HOLLISTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL, LLC 2300 Southside Rd Hollister, CA 95023 State: CA Al# 17713799 This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/10/2017 and 10/19/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 3, 10,17, 24, 2017.

931 HOL - Show Name Change Order to Show Cause CU-17-00153 Octabio Vega to Sherwood Vega ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE for change of name Case Number: CU-17-00153 To all interested persons, Petitioner: Octabio Vega, filed for petition with this court for a decree changing names from: Octabio Vega to Sherwood Vega THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Date: 12/21/2017 Time: 1:30 P.M. Dept: Room: 1 Address of Court: 450 Fourth Street Hollister, CA 95023 Civil Branch A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county: San Benito Hollister Freelance Dated: 10/27/17 By: Harry J. Tobias Judge of the Superior Court Publish: Hollister Free Lance November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

931 HOL - Show Name Change Order to Show Cause CU-17-00154 Adella Ruvalcaba ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE for change of name Case Number: CU-17-00154 To all interested persons, Petitioner: Adella C. Ruvalcaba, filed for petition with this court for a decree changing names from: Adella C. Ruvalcaba to Adella Castro THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Date: 12/21/2017 Time: 1:30 P.M. Dept: Room: 1 Address of Court: 450 Fourth Street Hollister, CA 95023 Civil Branch A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county: San Benito Hollister Freelance Dated: 10/27/2017 By: Harry J. Tobias Judge of the Superior Court Publish: Hollister Free Lance, November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

934 HOL - FBNS FBN 2017-0000314 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000314 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CARLOS J ROMERO GRADING AND PAVING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 79 Lisa Lane Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 408.763.5800 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 648

Hollister CA 95024 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: CARLOS J ROMERO 79 Lisa Lane Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/30/2017 and 10/30/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 2017

934 HOL - FBNS FBN 2017-0000297 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000297 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SAN BENITO BAKERY 55 San Benito St. Suite B Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 831.636.3694 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: PERLA C. GARCIA 620 Glenmore dr Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/6/2017 and 10/10/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 10, 17, 24, and December 1, 2017.

934 HOL - FBNS FBN 2017-0000317 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000317 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MAINLINE PLUMBING 837 Industrial Dr Suite 4 Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 831.902.5092 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: TRINO JIMENEZ 1994 Clearview Dr Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2000 and 11/6/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 10, 17, 24, and December 1, 2017.

934 HOL - FBNS FBN 2017-0000318 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000318 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE TRUCKING (ERST) 140 Peartree Lane Hollister, CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: JORGE SANCHEZ 140 Peartree Lane Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 11/6/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 10, 17, 24, and December 1, 2017.

934 HOL - FBNS FBN 2017-0000319 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number:

2017-0000319 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ON POINT ADMIN 1720 Brentwood Court Hollister, CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: NATALIE REYNOLDS 1720 Brentwood Court Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/6/2017 and 11/6/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 10, 17, 24, and December 1, 2017.

934 HOL - FBNS FBN2017-0000316 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000316 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LINEAGE FINANCIAL, MORTGAGE & REALTY 1342 San Benito St. Unit#300 Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 831.776.2067 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: RICHARD S. VASQUEZ 1342 San Benito St. Unit#300 Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 11/6/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 17, 24, and December 1, 8, 2017.

935 HOL - Abandon FBNS Abandonment FBN 2017-0000091 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT filed with the Clerk-Recorder's Office of San Benito COUNTY File Number:2017-0000091 Owners names: HILDA CARDENAS 1310 Meridian St. Hollister, CA 95023 by this: INDIVIDUAL Business names and location SOY MUJER 1310 Meridian st.

Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 408.843.7497 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: The Original file date 3/8/2017 for this business name that was abandoned on 10/18/2017 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonsalez County Clerk 440 Fifth Street, Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 17, 24 and December 1, 8, 2017

934 HOL - FBNS FBN 2017-0000320 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000320 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GUIDED PATHS REIKI 350 Sixth St Suite 102-E Hollister, CA 95023 Phone:831.537.6862 Mailing Address: 360 Graf Rd Hollister CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: ALBERTO LOPEZ 360 Graf Rd Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 11/6/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206

Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 17, 24, and December 1, 8, 2017.

934 HOL - FBNS FBN 2017-0000324 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000324 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LOLLYPLOPS JOLLYPLOPS HORSE D'OEURVES 1750 Orchard Road Hollister, CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: THE AUSAYMAS GROUP 1750 Orchard Road Hollister, CA 95023 State: CA Al# 461712978 This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/1/2017 and 11/9/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 17, 24, and December 1, 8, 2017.

934 HOL - FBNS FBN 2017-0000325 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000325 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Z-GROUP ENTERPRISES 6010 Pacheco Pass Hwy Hollister, CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: Phone: 408.430.4616 Z-GROUP ENTERPRISES, LLC 6010 Pacheco Pass Hwy Hollister, CA 95023 State: CA Al# 201722110286 This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/1/2017 and 11/9/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 17, 24, and December 1, 8, 2017.

934 HOL - FBNS FBN 2017-0000326 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000326 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PINNACLE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 550 Monterey Street Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 831.313.0381 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: LEONARD ESTRADA 550 Monterey Street Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/9/2017 and 11/9/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 17, 24, and December 1, 8, 2017.

934 HOL - FBNS FBN 2017-0000328 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000328 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ALL STAR FRAMING BUILDER INC 62 Vista Lane Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 831.818.5066 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: ALL STAR FRAMING BUILDER INC 62 Vista Lane

Hollister, CA 95023 State: CA Al# 3099101 This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 11/13/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 17, 24, and December 1, 8, 2017.

934 HOL - FBNS FBN 2017-0000321 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000321 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MISSION HARDWARE 507 3rd St San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 Phone: 831.664.6849 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 292 san juan bautista, CA 95045 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: STATUA PROPERTIES INC. 607 3rd St San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 State: CA Al# 3414492 This business is conducted by: A COPRORATION The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 11/7/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 24, and December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

934 HOL - FBNS FBN2017-0000323 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000323 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SAN BENITO CROPS 3614 bolsa rd apt 4 hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 831.750.8755 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: SEREFIN VAZQUEZ VEGA 3614 bolsa rd apt 4 Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 11/9/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 24, and December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

934 HOL - FBNS FBN20178-0000329 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000329 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SBS 1060 Nash Road Hollister, CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: SAN BENITO SUPPLY 1060 Nash Road Hollister, CA 95023 State: CA Al# 965426 This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/1/2017 and 11/13/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: November 24, and December 1, 8, 15, 2017.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017

CLASSIFIEDS A section of the Gilroy Dispatch, the Hollister Free Lance and the Morgan Hill Times

HAULING

South County Cleanup, Demo & Hauling 408.430.3560 LOW RATES, FREE ESTIMATES CLEANUP-yards, homes, properties, rentals & garages DEMO-bathrooms, kitchens, decks, patios, small buildings HAULING-garbage, yard waste, rock, sand & mulch POWER WASHING

BOUTIQUES/ HOLIDAY GIFTS Christmas Boutique 1515 Santa Ana Road Sat. Dec 2, 8am - 3pm Homemade crafts, Christmas decorations, Sports memorabilia and lots more!

More spaces available call 831.637.7390 Grange Holiday Boutique Sat. Dec. 2 - 10am - 4pm Sun. Dec. 3 - 9am - 1pm 40 E 4th Street, Morgan Hill browse the variety of local new, unique and handmade gifts. Visit Facebook at Morgan Hill Grange for up to date information.

Panjrath Hans Dental, PC dba Gilroy Dental Smiles seeks Associate Dentists in Gilroy, CA to prfm diagnosis, assess treatmnt optns & formulate, dental treatmnts for patients. Resume: Office Mngr, 681 1st St, Gilroy, CA 95020. Details: www.gilroydentalsmiles.com

REAL ESTATE Custom built 2400 sq. ft. building in Los Banos with upstairs storage, air conditioned office and handicap bathroom. Now being used as a Napa Auto Care Center. Front cement parking lot with 8 spaces.

Rear fenced in, black top lot.

Turn key business $500,000 or $400,000 just building and land. Call Jack at 209.826.5191

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 635801 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as SBS 2984 Monterey Highway San Jose, CA 95111 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: SAN BENITO SUPPLY 1060 Nash Road Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/1/2017 and 11/08/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara Regina Alcomendras County Clerk 70 W. Hedding St. San Jose, CA 95110 Publish Morgan Hill Times: November 24, and December 1, 8, 15

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 2263, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT ZA 2017-0004 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 1.745-ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF DEL MONTE AVENUE OPPOSITE MATHILDA COURT (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 767-16-013, -043) FROM RE 100,000 RESIDENTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT TO R-1 7,000 SINGLE FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT NOTE: The above is a Summary of Ordinance No. 2263 adopted by the City Council at its regular meeting of November 15, 2017 by the following vote: Ayes: Carr, Constantine, Robinett Jachimowicz, Spring, Tate; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: None.

A Reading of the entire Ordinance may be necessary to obtain a full understanding of the provisions. For further information, please call the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 779-7259.

This summary is prepared by the Office of the City Clerk pursuant to Government Code Section 36933.

Hauling, yard work, tree & brush trimming, fence repair, vacant home & garage cleaning. FREE ESTIMATES RUBEN AT 408.310.0078.

ANIMALS/PETS

LOST & FOUND

LANDSCAPING/ GARDENING

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 2265, NEW SERIES

ORDINANCE NO. 2264, NEW SERIES

GREGG’S COMPLETE GARDENING SERVICE Quality yard care at a competitive rate licensed and insured free estimate.

Call or leave a message 831.537.5205

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.38 (“WAGE THEFT PREVENTION”) TO TITLE 15 (“BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION”) OF THE MORGAN HILL MUNICIPAL CODE

AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL ALLOWING EXISTING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH A COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT TO UTILIZE THE EXERCISE OF ALLOTMENT PROVISION PROVIDED WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (RDCS) ORDINANCE SECTION 18.78.160 OF THE MORGAN HILL MUNICIPAL CODE

Found Female Chihuahua Morgan Hill, Nordstrom School area, near Dunne call 408.776.7507

ANNOUNCEMENTS Gabilan Welding’s Final Closeout Sale Everything must go. Sat. Dec 2, 8am 4pm 1091 San Felipe Road, Hollister

SEASON GREETINGS Non-Profit Christmas Tree Sale Fundraiser held by, Knights of Columbus Council, St. Benedict’s Church Hall, 1200 Fairview Rd., Hollister, Open daily 11/25 to 12/20, 9am - 9pm. Proceeds to San Benito County parishes and related charities. For questions call David 831.524.2389 or email dmfears@sbcglobal.net

AKC German Shepherd looking for a home, 8 weeks old, $650.00. call 408.687.1837.

EMPLOYMENT Staff Accountant Part-time Tax Season with experience in preparation and review of individual, partnership and corporation tax returns.

Please email resume to: gilroy@grecofilice.com Valley Pines Retirement Home Kitchen Help Wanted Flexible hours, Part Time could lead to full time.

For more details or to apply call 408.779.2855

NOTE: The above is a Summary of Ordinance No. 2265 introduced by the City Council at its regular meeting of November 15, 2017 by the following vote: Ayes: Carr, Constantine, Spring, Robinett Jachimowicz, Tate; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: None. This Ordinance is scheduled for adoption at the regular City Council meeting of December 6, 2017.

A reading of the entire Ordinance may be necessary to obtain a full understanding of the provisions. For further information, please call the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 779-7259.

________/s/__________ Michelle Wilson, Deputy City Clerk Publish date: November 24, 2017

NOTE: The above is a Summary of Ordinance No. 2264 introduced by the City Council at its regular meeting of November 15, 2017 by the following vote: Ayes: Carr, Constantine, Spring, Robinett Jachimowicz, Tate; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: None. This Ordinance is scheduled for adoption at the regular City Council meeting of December 6, 2017.

A reading of the entire Ordinance may be necessary to obtain a full understanding of the provisions. For further information, please call the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 779-7259.

This summary is prepared by the Office of the City Clerk pursuant to Government Code Section 36933.

This summary is prepared by the Office of the City Clerk pursuant to Government Code Section 36933.

__________/s/____________ Michelle Wilson, Council Services and Records Coordinator

_________/s/__________ Michelle Wilson, Council Services and Records Coordinator

Publish date: November 24, 2017

Publish date: November 24, 2017

FRIDAY CROSSWORD

HITTING THE HORSEHIDE

ACROSS 1 Where cattails thrive 6 Monkeysee-monkey-do practitioner 10 Like some vaccines 14 Trixie’s pal 15 Jacks or hearts 16 Scrubbed, at NASA 17 Software package features 19 Refinery waste 20 Editor’s “leave it” 21 Industrious insect 22 Designer Gucci 24 Revival setting 26 “Fair” ones 27 Green Giant’s home

59 Cohort of Howard and Howard

61 Tracy’s Trueheart

31 Not so genial

62 Hotfooted it

32 Cole Porter title city

63 Chips in

33 Stick up

DOWN

36 Serve the suds

1 Tourists’ aids

37 Like Waldorf salad apples

2 Zillions

39 Poem of Sappho 40 Fodder storers 41 Jouster’s need 42 Gets more life from 44 Place for a plug 45 Pelicans’ kin 47 Harsh criticism 48 “Can’t resist!”

49 Expected in 50 “Woe __!”

54 Puccini’s “Vissi d’__” 55 Anti-pest implement 58 Not e’en once

IN DUTCH

60 Papal topper

30 Walk feebly

38 Bench material

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

3 Ready to pluck 4 Scrapped 5 With it 6 Scully or Smart 7 Show exhaustion 8 Outback runner 9 Moved, in a way 10 Like some football kicks

26 Cultural customs

41 Mauna __

27 Head Corleone

43 Signs up for

28 Sailed through

44 Bumped off

29 CD enclosure

45 Polo Grounds player of old

30 Entrees in shells

11 Place to skate

32 A whole lot

12 “Encore!”

34 In years past

13 Symbols on business cards

35 V8 vegetable

46 Come to terms 47 Melted together 49 Unit of force 51 “Hurry!” in the OR

18 A bunch of

37 Spinning wheel attachments

23 Dust bug

38 Quit for the day

53 Memorable times

25 Suffix with chariot

40 Fatty treat for birds

56 Smart talk

52 “A __ bagatelle!”

57 __ snail’s pace

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