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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

A section of the Hollister Free Lance

JULY 21, 2017

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How one mom’s skill allowed her son to play the game he loves

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LIVING SPARK Dr. Gina Agredano saved her son Jose’s life after he took a hard ball to the chest in February of 2017.

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t’s often said that there is no love quite as fierce, pure or deep as a mother’s love for her child. On Feb. 16, Gina Agredano proved that her love for her son, Jose, has no limits. An incoming San Benito High junior, Jose was playing at Watsonville High in the season-finale for the Haybalers junior varsity team. Near the end of the first half, Jose took a hard ball to the chest before collapsing.

No one knew it at the time, but Jose had suffered from commotio cordis, a type of cardiac arrest that occurs as a result of a blow to the area directly over the heart during the cycle of a heart beat. Gina, who is a longtime doctor at the County of Monterey Alisal Health Center in Salinas, probably saved her son’s life by performing CPR for two minutes before paramedics arrived with a defibrillator. ➝ 6

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GIFT OF LIFE Shortly after suffering a cardiac arrest on the football field,

Jose returned to playing his favorite sport—soccer.

“(Once a person stops breathing), CPR has to be done within the first 5 minutes (for the individual’s survival),” Gina says. “After 3 minutes it’s about a 50-50 fatality rate. After 5 minutes, the chances of survival are like 10 percent.”

Jose knows he’s fortunate to be alive. He only had to spend two nights in the hospital, and he didn’t suffer any short or long-term ailments that would’ve prevented him from continuing a sport he’s played since he was 4 years old. In fact, upon returning from the hospital, one of the first things Jose did was play soccer with his friends.

“I wasn’t supposed to play right away, but I felt good,” says Jose. “Soccer is my biggest hobby, and it means everything to me. I can’t not do it even if I try. It’s a habit that has gone to the point it’s an obsession.”

Jose, who is also a midfielder with the Hollister Strikers 17-and-under travel ball team, recently returned from Ireland after the squad played in the Irish European Invitational.

What’s notable is the team raised approximately $35,000 by doing landscaping jobs for three months, coach Greg Dolan says. It was a huge accomplishment, showing just how far the program has come.

Two years ago, the Strikers played like individuals instead of a team.

Since then, they’ve coalesced on the field. The Strikers have soared up the state rankings after two third-place finishes in top-flight tournaments within the last two months. Hollister took third in both the Copa Monterey in Salinas and District 2 Cup in San Carlos despite having not lost a game in either tournament.

The Strikers only finished third based on goal differential. In the Copa Monterey, they played against soccer academies, club soccer’s highest level.

In the District 2 Cup, they played a team based out of Los Gatos that is sponsored by Liverpool F.C., which competes in the Premier League.

“We played against some elite teams, and had never done well against them,” Jose says. “Now we’re competing with them.”

Off the field, the Strikers are equally as cohesive. Dolan jokes that when there are team get-togethers at his house, he has a difficult time of getting everyone to leave.

“They’re always here in the swimming pool,” Dolan says. “They are a bunch of great young boys who busted their butts and earned

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“Those 20 minutes felt like years,” she says.

Gina emphasizes that she didn’t do anything heroic. Yes, she’s a doctor, and she knew how to stay calm in a life and death situation. However, Gina says everyone can learn CPR. “It’s easy enough for everyone to do,” she says. “It’s not just at athletic events, but CPR could save a person’s life anywhere you go.”

Once a person stops breathing, the race to save his or her life is on— meaning every second counts. Gina says her immediate family members—which also include her husband, Jose Sr. and their daughter, Lauren—have always been close.

Gina never took having quality time with her kids for granted. But now she has an even greater appreciation for the little things in life.

Things that might have been a minor annoyance before can be forgotten rather swiftly now.

“I love walking into my son’s room and know it’s messy,” she says. “I know he’s there. And when I come home from work, I know he’ll be there.”

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their way to Ireland. All of the long hours of hard work they put in really built their character.”

When Dolan initially told the players about a possible trip to play in Ireland, few—if any—believed it could happen.

“I never thought we’d get this far in the journey,” Jose says. “I didn’t think it would ever come close to becoming true. But we worked hard for it, and it’s very rewarding.”

Jose made sure to credit previous Strikers coaches Carlos Hernandez and Enrique Arreola for keeping the program intact before Dolan took over two years ago.

“If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t be where we are today,” Jose says. “We did need structure and discipline, and we needed to be coached up by someone like coach Greg. But they (Hernandez and Arreola) deserve a lot of credit for how well we’re doing now.”

Sunday marks five months from when Jose collapsed on the field, his life literally hanging in the balance. Jose doesn’t remember the 20 minutes that transpired from when he collapsed to the time he was revived. For Gina, however, the

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DUCK BANQUET Join Ducks Unlimited for dinner, raffle, auctions and games at the annual San Benito Hollister Ducks Unlimited Banquet. The hunting organization’s banquet tickets are $70 for individual and $110 for couples. The banquet will be held from 5-10pm at the Hollister Elks Lodge at 351 Astro Drive. For more information, visit ducks.org.

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MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The PJ Galvan Memorial Golf Tournament returns this year. Supporters come together annually to pay homage to a wonderful young man and raise funds for scholarships. The day

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Join the Hollister Relay for Life and show your support while raising money for the American Cancer

Society. This year’s event will kickoff at the Andy Hardin Football Stadium at San Benito High School, 1220 Monterey St. For more information, contact Jessica Ruiz at Jessica.Ruiz@cancer.org

concludes with a dinner and dance in honor of PJ Galvan beginning at 5pm. Deadline for golf sign-ups and ticket purchases is on Friday, July 28 and the tournament will be held on August 4 at 11am.

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FROM FARM TO TABLE The San Benito County Arts Council presents The Art of Eating: A Farm-to-Table Benefit for the arts.

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MOONLIT MOVIE Gilroy Arts Alliance hosts Free Family Outdoor Movie Nights, Fridays through

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equipment from local movie company 152 West Productions.

“Many of us remember drive-in movies as kids,” says Kevin Heath, executive director of the Gilroy Center for the Arts and the GAA, “we wanted to bring that atmosphere to downtown Gilroy with a family environment.”

This year GAA expanded the event to five nights and was able to purchase all new equipment. Series Partner Gilroy Foundation and sponsors including Gilroy Downtown Business Association, Gilroy Dispatch, 152 West Productions and Marie Studios/Marianne Eichenbaum also join the event. “It should be a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy

Movies begin at dusk, Fridays through August 11 at the Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey Street. For more information, schedule and movie trailers visit: gilroycenterforthearts.com.

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ree Family Outdoor Movie Nights return for the fifth year to the Gilroy Center for the Arts, bringing small town nostalgia to summertime in South Valley.

This event started in 2013, when Gilroy Arts Alliance (GAA) board members served on the Gilroy Arts and Culture Commission (ACC).

Originally set up for one night, the movie was projected on a big wall at the Gilroy Center for the Arts with equipment provided and operated by city staff. The event increased to three nights in 2016 when GAA managed the event with help from ACC volunteers and used

some old-fashioned Friday night fun.

We are proud to be able to support it.” says Donna Pray, Gilroy Foundation Executive Director.

Heath expressed his gratitude for the Gilroy Foundation, the event sponsors and the generosity and commitment from the community that is allowing this event to remain free, stating that the GAA is honored to partner with them.

When selecting the films to be shown, organizers sought themes like courage, culture, bullying, self expression and positive self image; choosing several films that are not likely to be on every family’s screens.

For example, the final film of the event, 152 West Productions’, “Broadway Movie Musical,” stars local children from Morgan Hill and Gilroy in an original piece recreating Broadway’s greatest moments on film.

Each year the Gilroy Center for the Arts offers Summer of Art Classes, including a Youth Video Class which concludes with a student produced short film. As a special bonus, each Movie Night will begin with the presentation of one of these films, “It’s really heartwarming to hear children on the lawn yell ‘That’s me!’ when they see themselves on the big screen,” says Heath.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs and picnic dinners—remembering that alcohol is not allowed at the event. Concessions will be offered for purchase, and crafts and art activities will be available for the kids before each film.

Heath describes the event as a fun night out, even if you don’t have kids, where the energy is positive and welcoming. “Part of the idea was to maintain a sense of small town Americana,” says Heath, “Create an opportunity for families to come together, enjoy their time and put down the phones and tablets.”

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ON SENIORS

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KEEPING COOL Running through the sprinklers on a hot summer day brings back fond memories.

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ere at Live Oak Adult day Services, we recently read aloud a page of fun facts about the various inventions of the 1900s. We were all amazed to learn that air conditioning was invented in 1902. I was not the only one here who wondered why on earth we sweltered through the summers when we were kids, if air conditioning was available. Yet none of us knew a single person back then who had an air-conditioned home or car.

We decided after some discussion that our families could not have afforded to pay for such a luxury. We all recalled the heat and high humidity levels common in the areas of the country

where we lived as kids. Wisconsin sounded like a sauna in July. Chicago streets shimmered with the heat.

New Hampshire’s tar streets would soften and stick to your shoes and car tires. And picking prunes and apricots in Santa Clara Valley was sticky work.

I told the seniors about an especially hot Sunday in Boston, when our non-air-conditioned church was so heavy with the heat that people were fainting and taken outside to get a whiff of smelling salts. It was time for the sermon. Our priest stood up, looking solemnly at the crowd fanning themselves with the Sunday bulletin, desperate for a breeze. He said, “It is so hot today that I will keep this brief. If you’re good you’ll go to a place

cooler than this. If you’re bad you’ll go to a place hotter than this.” We were stunned at first, then a wave of laughter and applause rang out. I must say that it is the only sermon I have ever remembered word for word.

I was curious about how our seniors found ways to beat the summer heat in the days before air conditioning was so common. A well-positioned fan sometimes provided a bit of relief. Standing in front of the refrigerator until mom started yelling was one of Jim’s memories. Running through the sprinklers was a fond memory for many, as was slurping down a popsicle, racing to finish eating before it melted all over the place.

A few seniors lived in a town where the fire department would come and release the water from a fire hydrant, much to the delight of the shrieking, leaping children. We could not imagine that happening anywhere in drought-prone California these days. Bill, who is a few years younger than most here at Live Oak, happily remembered the backyard Slip ‘N Slide, which was like a flat water slide on the grass. It was quite popular with all the neighborhood kids. A few of us knew a neighbor who had a swimming pool and, for the sweet relief of that first dip into the cooling water, we made sure to stay in their good graces all summer long.

I was enchanted by the summer memories of a few of our native Gilroy residents. They clearly recalled the anxiety of going to the local dentist, followed by his treat of a free cone at the ice cream counter of Wentz’s Drugstore. It was located on Fifth Street, where Fifth Street Coffee is today. I had never heard of a dentist passing out anything but toothbrushes or floss, and loved the thought of such a kidfriendly dentist. Read the rest of this story online at sanbenito.com.

Cheryl Huguenor is the program director at Live Oak Adult Day Services in Gilroy. For more information visit liveoakadultdaycare.org.

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I would have to say Hadong— their mascot is the snail. That was in South Korea. It’s beautiful out there. All they want to do is feed you and get you drunk.

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Every home has its own character.

I enjoy seeing how creative my clients are when making a home their own by adding their personality to it. I have some very talented clients.

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Intero’s Mary Squire has been making real estate dreams come true since 1990

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How did you get started in real estate?

What helps you seal the deal?

I was working in Silicon Valley in the high-tech field when I began searching for my first home. That was when I realized real estate was for me and would be something I would do well and enjoy.

I began taking video classes at a local real estate office after working 12-hour days at my high-tech job.

Many nights I stood up during the entire class just to stay awake. I got my real estate license in 1990 and have been working full time in real estate ever since.

First of all, I believe a successful transaction happens when the buyer and the seller feel they got what they wanted. It really helps when all parties including the Realtors treat each other respectfully throughout the process. I love seeing the excitement on my buyer’s face when we find the right property. And for sellers, seeing how happy they are throughout the process because we got what they wanted. I love the negotiation too— It never gets old!

Most of my business comes from repeat clients and referrals. I have had as many as seven transactions with the same clients. I recently had three separate transactions helping children of past clients purchase their first homes. It was really fun seeing their kids all grown up and excited to be homeowners! When you do what you say and listen to their needs, your clients will always come back and trust you with their family and friends too. That’s the biggest compliment.

What is really hot in the market right now?

I have sold several homes in the first half of this year and most of them were one story homes selling with multiple offers well over list price. Of course, when a home shows great, is priced right and is marketed well—it is hot!

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HOLLISTER RENTAL PROPERTIES For more information, call

831.637.1691

HOME FOR SALE HOME FOR SALE 3bed/2bath Gated Area 3bed/2bath Gated Area $495,000 $495,000 COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE COMMERCIAL OFFICE 247 sq. ft. $375 SPACE 247sq. sq.ft. ft.$1,350 $375 1083 1083 sq. ft. $1,350 STORAGE UNITS UNITS 127STORAGE sq. ft. to 790 sq. ft.

127 sq. ft.L.to 790BROKER sq. ft.

Margaret Pidd, Margaret L. Pidd, BROKER Professional

Property Professional Mgmt. & Sales Property 339 SeventhMgmt.

St., Ste.&B,Sales Hollister

339 Seventh St., Ste. B, Hollister CALL 831.637.9273 www.professionalpropertymgt.com CALL 831.637.9273 www.professionalpropertymgt.com

330 Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1

831.637.7337

330www.pivetticompany.com Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1 Lic# 429006 330 Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1

831.637.7337 831.637.7337

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 10AM-1PM & SUNDAY 1-4PM Lic# 429006

1150 SONNYS WAY

GATED COMMUNITY OF STONEGATE

Luxury living on 3.35 acres. Grand entry leads to 4Br, 2.5Ba, 3,771 sqft, of formal living space, highlighting 3 fireplaces, welcoming family room, gourmet eat-in kitchen, built-in desk, walk-in pantry, cabinets galore & granite counters. Elegant Master Suite features wet bar/coffee station, Spa like master bath offering jetted tub & his/her vanities. Laundry Room w/folding area and sink. Central Vacuum. Owned Solar. Serene surrounding with captivating views of Hollister hills.

SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT GORGEOUS TOWNHOME ~ 2Br/2.5Ba, 1,908 sqft, upscale Ridgemark Village! Kitchen has newer appliances.

2 Master Suites! Updated bathrooms. Walk to Clubhouse.

Call for Details $445,950 831-245-0321

210 Donald Drive, Hollister

$999,188

Listed By Charlene King

831-801-5464 CalBRE#00813665

Offering Superior Service in all Five Locations!

330 Tres Pinos Road, Suite D1, Hollister (831) 245-0321 237 Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley (831) 438-8400 13117 Highway 9, Boulder Creek (831) 338-2125 & (831) 338-2184 1544 Constitution Blvd, Salinas (831) 800-7341 496 Pearl Street, Monterey (831) 648-7271 CalBRE #01879796

When you arrive at “The Home That Has Everything”, you will be impressed by Xeriscape HOLLISTER RENTAL PROPERTIES front landscaping in full bloom. 3/3 + office, For more information, call contemporary home – 3189 S.F. w/soaring 831.637.1691 ceilings, hardwood floors, a step saver kitchen, gas range + new oven, an island w/storage, Corian counter tops without a crowded feeling that opens to a Family Room w/wood burning fireplace, bookshelves. Master bedroom has gas log fireplace, 2 closets, cool and sophisticated MBR bath. Office adjacent. 19x60 covered redwood deck with great views and private. Home backs up to a lemon grove. Split heating system and A/C.

ASKING: $718,800

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-4PM

1530 ALTA VISTA WAY

LOCATION, LOCATION, Sunnyslope walking distance to schools. 3/2 1360 S.F. Sunken living room, new carpets, newer composition roof.

New hot water heater, new furnace, replaced garbage disposal, main water line replace with copper, new garage doors and openers.

Replace ¾ of fencing. Home is clean, original appliances. This home is waiting for your Buyer’s finishing touches.

Marilyn Ferreira 831.901.0161 Lic. BRE #00409787

ASKING: $439,800

Don’t Wait! ... Call “PAGE” Today!

THE HOLLISTER PROJECT is a total of 66 acres immediately adjacent to the city limits. You could do 1 acre ranchettes today or wait to be annexed to the city to do a mixed zoning. Adjacent to the Hwy 25 Eastside Bypass.

Sellers are open to an option or seller carry.

FOUR PARCELS - 78.9 acres.

Several dwellings, big old barn, farm lease and Bill Board Income equal $6,000 per month. Rural Residential 5 Acre Zoning. Huge potential for the right buyers. Stop and think about the uses in the area and then check with the $3,650,000 $4,999,994 County.

33 ACRES OF PRIME FARM LAND with good water and easy access. Great location between Morgan Hill and Gilroy with easy access to Hwy 101. Just 40 minutes to Salinas.

Currently planted to corn.

Seller will consider carrying the financing. $1,388,883

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PERFECT FIRST HOME or investment. This unit is in the very back, private, corner of the complex and it has just been refurbished with new paint, mini blinds, light fixtures, dishwasher, carpet and vinyl. Move in condition. $299,992

40 ACRES for your private estate or personal retreat.

Solitude and star gazing are just the beginning of what you can enjoy from this ridge above the valley floor. The views are something to behold and perfect for you to plan your home around Mother Nature’s art. $298,892

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WHETHER YOU ARE THINKING OF BUYING OR LISTING....

DON’T WAIT! CALL PAGE TODAY!

1932 SPANISH BUNGALOW ON 1/3 ACRE in the country just waiting for your imagination and enthusiasm.

Absolutely original (no renovations or refurbishments).

Character and charm in need of tender loving care. Wait until you see the main bath$274,947 room.

Page Welton

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www.pagewelton.com pagewelton@coldwellbanker.com

219 ACRES on the edge of Panoche Valley. If you are looking for a weekend get away you may have found it.

Hunting, deer or birds? Only an hour from Hollister or Los Banos. Some level along the valley floor; some elevated with great views. $149,941

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18 ACRES OF FARM LAND with two very nice homes, three large barns and several out buildings. 12 acres are being farmed with two wells.

The two homes are two of the nicest around. The barns have character and charm and might be used for several different things. Just minutes to Costco and Walmart. $1,498,894

11 ACRE EQUESTRIAN ESTATE: Two homes, an 18 stall barn, a hay barn, an arena, a round pen and several turn out fields with shelters.

Formal or family comforts.

Entertain around the pool and enjoy the views. Just 3 minutes to town and about 40 minutes to Monterey or San Jose. $1,499,994

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17+ ACRES JUST SOUTH OF GILROY. Currently in conventionally farmed row crops. Good soil. Good, newer well and water. Electricity and telephone. County paved road, as well as, freeway frontage. Near Gavilan College, new developments and new schools. $999,990

80 ACRES with beautiful views out over the valley and Chesboro Lake. On a clear day you can see for miles.

Commute to San Jose on the back roads and stay out of traffic. 1 or 2 wells on the back side of El Toro Mountain.

8 ACRES of almost all level land with a seasonal creek running along the southern property line.The flag lot allows privacy. Great location just a short distance from the Outlets, the coffee shop and the freeway. Equal distance to San Jose or Monterey. $599,995

25 ACRES WITH POTENTIAL Newly surveyed parcel with a well and 5 acre zoning.

Beautiful rock out-croppings and majestic oak trees. Just a short distance from the historic downtown.

Perfect for a private estate or a small subdivision. Equal distance between San Jose and Monterey. $474,947

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$874,947

CUTE AND COMFY. Just right for one or two.The two bedroom with a nice living room and a great kitchen.

Neat and clean. Located in one of the best parks in the county and is convenient to $39,930 $139,931 most everything.

40 ACRES FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWD. Whether you are a star gazer looking for the dark of night or a hunter you will find these 40 acres perfect to escape from the noise of every day life.

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To buy, sell or invest in Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy, Hollister, San Juan Bautista or San Benito County, call...

950 Tennant Station Morgan Hill

JULY 21, 2017

408-857-6075 DRE #: 00700221

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$1,249,000

50+ BEAUTIFUL ACRES for your dream estate. Located on the west side of Hollister for great views out over the San Juan Valley and Fremont’s Peak. Excellent well shared with the neighboring parcel.

Seller may be willing to carry the financing for five years. $649,946

AN EXCEPTIONAL EXECUTIVE HOME on 5 acres designed for cutting horses. This 5,000 sq.ft. home has generous formal and family spaces. From the office off the entry to the guest/pool house you will find an attention to detail which will amaze you.

Barn & arena with a viewing stand. $2,499,994

OPEN HOUSE EXTRAVAGANZA

20 ACRES just north of Gilroy by the hospital. Just what you have been looking for with a small ranch house that has a basement, a pool and character. Good soil and good water make for good farming. Excellent investment property.

40 ACRES at the Old Summit Ranch is half way between Los Banos and Gilroy. Almost immediately adjacent to exceptional state and county parks. One half shared well, with a pump and electricity.

Within a gated community.

Beautiful views $699,996

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97 ACRES OF PRIME ROW CROP. Good soil, good water and a great Mediterranean climate. Great location for shiping in any direction. Currently farmed conventional. Large barn-workshop and equipment yard. Williamson Act Taxes in place. $2,500,000

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