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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Sacred Heart’s ‘Kindness Coins’ are inspiring a community

A section of the Hollister Free Lance

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CARING COINS A new project at Hollister’s Sacred Heart school highlights everyday acts of kindness.

How Sacred Heart inspires its students to action

BY JENNY ARBIZU PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROBERT ELIASON

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t is true, kindness doesn’t cost a thing.

But the joy it can give to others is completely priceless.

A smile to a stranger, a walker waving to passersby while taking his morning stroll, giving free cookies to a customer—these kind acts of are common occurrences often seen around Hollister.

But do you pay these kind deeds back? Sacred Heart Parish School has found a way—using “Kindness Coins.” Bags of the coins, branded with the school name and logo on one side and contact information on the other, were given to each student. Students were given coins to last the school year—10 to be exact—and were encouraged to give one coin out per month to anyone outside of the Sacred Heart community who has shown them kindness. ➝ 6

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Luke Remmick (middle) gather with Kindness Coins.

When a lucky recipient receives one, they’ll even see the friendly phrase: Smiles, kindness and love can change the world.

This year’s theme for the school is “Make a Mark.” Along with monthly student activities that bring grade levels together while focusing on the school’s learning expectations, Faith, Intelligence, Responsible Citizenship and Effective Communication (FIRE), the kindness coin program also supports the Make A Mark theme.

The school’s marketing and developing director Alison Comerford helped launch the creation of the coins after looking through promotional catalogues over the summer. Interestingly, it was only after deciding to place the school logo, its contact information and special saying on it that she said the idea for their distribution evolved.

The coins then became a way for students to be on the lookout for kind deeds in the community.

“Our main thing was finding acts of kindness, so we nicknamed

them the ‘Kindness Coins,’” Comerford said.

Sacred Heart’s principal, Dr. Rachel McKenna, is hoping that with all that is going on in the world today, the coins will allow students to see all the good that is around them.

“The program is helping to give opportunities for students to show their kindness and make their mark,” McKenna said.

The manner in which each student has given them out, however, has been unprecedented.

Comerford said that the students were not given directions on how to hand out the coins, so she has been happily surprised with how the students have chosen to give them out.

“The kids are finding everyday acts of kindness,” she said. “Little things like getting a cookie from the cookie lady at Safeway, someone letting them in front of them in line at the store, for a babysitter. So it’s for people who are doing their normal, day to day things.”

“I, too, have enjoyed being a part of giving out the coins in the community,” said McKenna.

“I was so excited to share my first coin in our Hollister community to my realtor, who has been so incredibly helpful in my home journey. She was so touched and asked if she could pay the coin forward in her own life,” she said.

Sacred Heart teacher, Michelle Quinn-Narkin, explained on the school’s facebook page that she gave her coin to her morning crossfit class.

“They are always encouraging and helpful, which is extra hard when you are up that early!”

Sacred Heart parent, Devon Ferry, also recently gave a coin to Dave Stow after his son, Bryan Stow, came to speak at Sacred Heart Parish School on Friday. He had the chance to speak with Dave and was struck with the kindness and love that he has shown his son.

The positive feedback regarding the coins has been received both verbally and through the school facebook page.

“We’ve heard from alumni, we’ve heard from grandparents. There was a news spot on KSBW about it, so some families saw that, locally and far away. I heard that some family members in New Hampshire actually saw the spot, so that was kind of cool,” Comerford said.

“It’s really unfolding to be a wonderful experience for not only our students, but also for the people in the community who are getting the coins,” she added.

McKenna said that the coins are a wonderful way for the students to share in their call to follow Christ in their ministry.

“It has been a wonderful edition to give our children the empowerment to share smiles, kindness and love.”

The school hopes to continue this program in the future, or at least one similar to it. They want the students to continue to be able to recognize the community and all the great people in it.

“The greatest goal and purpose is to just pass on kindness throughout the community,” Comerford said.

“We want to make people aware that we do see the kind deeds that they’re doing, no matter how big or how small, and just thank them for it and hopefully brighten their day.”

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For instance, Kayla Ferry, an eighth grader at Sacred Heart, chose to give her coin to her orthodontist at Wafelbakker Anderson Orthodontics in Hollister. With braces recently put on, the staff and doctors put her at ease and even gave her Jamba Juice gift cards.

“They have shown a lot of kindness to me and are helping me toward my journey with braces and getting a beautiful smile,” Kayla said.

Third grader, Luke Remmick, gave his kindness coin to his tutor, Liz Pereira-Markfield. She posted a comment about it on the school’s Facebook page.

“The token of kindness put a huge smile on my face. So grateful for the values and education SHPS gave my own children and continues to give to our current youth,” Pereira-Markfield wrote.

Mimi Mendolla was given a kindness coin from her grandson, sixth grader Matthew Arbizu, for teaching him how to make chicken flautas.

“My heart was so happy. I’ll treasure it forever,” she said.

Comerford’s own son, Tyler, who is a sixth grader at Sacred Heart, knew exactly who he wanted to give a coin to the day after the kindness coins were handed out.

Since moving to Hollister in December, they noticed a gentleman who would wave to all the cars on their way to school. Once they had their coins, they made a point in pulling over on their way to school the next day.

Tyler introduced himself and learned this kind gentleman’s name was Jimmy.

“Tyler explained to him about the kindness coins and said he wanted to hand him one because he always made him smile and made everyone happy. Jimmy said that is all he wants to do is to put a smile on people’s faces, especially with everything that’s going on in the world right now,” Alison said.

“Now every morning when we see him, we get to wave and say good morning to our new friend Jimmy,” she added.

But students haven’t been the only ones handing out the coins.

The teachers, staff and parents are using them to spread the message of kindness as well.

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DERBY DEVILS Join the Faultline Derby Devilz as they take on Santa Maria’s Cal Skate Roller Derby at Hot October Nights, their last home bout of the 2017 season. Bring your classic car or truck and dress up in your best vintage or pinup duds; be sure to enter the halftime pinup or hotrod contests at 9000 Airline Highway on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 2-6pm. Visit faultlinederbydevilz.org.

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BREW CRAWL Hop Down to the Brew Crawl Trail in downtown Morgan Hill. This fifth annual event will showcase up to 40 craft beers to sample across 20 downtown Morgan Hill shops and restaurants—all within walking distance—on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 1-5pm. Visit tinyurl.com/yayxmv78.

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FALL PASSPORT Santa Clara Valley’s Wine Trail beckons wine enthusiasts to its Fall Passport Weekend. The three-day event offers barrel tastings, new releases, winery tours, live music and more than 25 wineries participating throughout Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San Martin. Attendees will receive passports to participating wineries, souvenir glasses and a passport booklet beginning Friday, Oct. 13 from 6-8pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, continuing Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-15 from 12-5pm. Visit santaclarawines.com.

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Dan Clark, aka “Nitro” from the American Gladiator presents the most insane day of your life—if you survive—the Gladiator Rock‘n Run. This 5k adventure challenges participants from beginners to seasoned athletes to run, crawl, jump, slither, mud sling and fire leap across obstacle-laden terrain. At the conclusion of the event, participants are invited to celebrate with food, beer, awards and rock ‘n’ roll at Casa de Fruta, 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway on Saturday, Oct. 28th at 8am. Visit gladiatorrocknrun.com.

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COOL-PRESSED The San Benito Olive Festival is ripe for the picking this Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

San Benito celebrates the olive OCTOBER 13, 2017

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he cool month of October evokes thoughts of foods and beverages made from pumpkins and apples, but for one October day each year the San Benito Olive Festival invites everyone to switch their focus to a much smaller fruit—the olive.

San Benito Olive Festival board member Kathina Szeto describes the festival as a “fresh culinary celebration with innovative creators and delectable pairings.”

Festivalgoers will be treated to samples, products and creations made by award-winning olive growers, world-class vintners and craft brewers. Attendees are invited to

enjoy a wide variety of entertainment and activities during the festival, including cooking demonstrations, hands on crafts, cultural dance performances and live bands.

San Benito County Historical Park, a once-working ranch, hosts this year’s festival. Olive lovers will be able to visit the “Olive Bar,” at the old-time saloon amid the park’s historical village.

Jim Ostdick, a retired history teacher who hiked across America earlier this year, will lead adventurous visitors on a geology tour behind the village to a view overlooking the park and the Diablo Range foothills.

Along with renowned olive oils, visitors will be able to sample culinary delights from organic tapas

to gourmet cheeses, pasta and fruit kabobs.

“We’re very excited about two new food artisans joining us,” said Szeto, “The Farmhouse Café, an organic restaurant from downtown Hollister and Tres Bien Creamery, an artisan cheesemaker from Willits, California—known as the “Willy Wonka of cheese.”

Professional and celebrity chefs will delight onlookers by sharing olive oil-inspired recipes on the cooking stage; and a VIP Tasting Grove will offer tastings of fine wine and craft beers.

Master of ceremonies, DJ Sergio will kick off the live entertainment with singer, Joe Fata, doing his rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Fata will be followed by the musical acts of Mr. O’s Jazz Band, Absurdum and Midnight Sun, along with cultural performances including Mariachi Juvenil Alma de Mexico, performing Mexican folklore and modern music, and Calpuli Itzpapalotl Danza Azteca, performing pre-Columbian Aztec dances.

The playful Botanical Family Fun area offers agriculturally-themed activities and projects including creation of olive wreaths and fall flower bouquet arrangements, rock and pumpkin painting, scarecrow building and an olive paint party.

Now in its fifth year, the San Benito Olive Festival is produced by a team of more than 200 dedicated volunteers, including board members and chairpersons.

“We are very grateful to our community-minded and generous sponsors, and the supporting non-profit organizations who bring in the hard working volunteers that make the San Benito Olive Festival a welcoming and fun place to be,” says Szeto, noting that the volunteers have contributed thousands of hours of hard work to make the event a success.

San Benito Olive Festival is Oct. 14 from 10am-5pm at San Benito County Historical Park, 8300 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos. For more information, visit sanbenitoolivefestival.com.

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Be sure to register for the 28th annual Red Ribbon 5k Run/Walk before registration ends Oct. 18. This annual family-friendly run/walk raises awareness of the dangers of drugs and alcohol in our community while benefiting prevention efforts in local schools. No dogs are allowed, but walkers and strollers are welcome. Pre-race registration and activities will begin at the Veterans Memorial Courtyard, 649 San Benito St, Hollister. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7:30am and the 5k begins at 9am at the corner of 7th and Swope Alley. For more information call 831.636.4020.

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HOLLISTER RENAISSANCE FAIRE Don’t miss the final weekend of the Northern California Renaissance Faire at Casa de Fruta. Attendees

are invited to step back in time to Renaissance-era Europe. Special guest artists will join the more than 150 craft booths, and costumed performers will roam the streets amongst foods, ales and activities.

The new Tournament of Horses can be seen alongside five stages of shows, and Black Eyed Dempseys will close out this year’s concert series on Saturday. The final weekend of the Northern California Renaissance Faire will be held at Casa de Fruta, 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway on Oct. 14 and 15, from 10am-6pm. For information and tickets, visit norcalrenfaire.com.

BICYCLE RIDES Get out and hit the back roads with Off the Chain Bikes during its Saturday Morning casual ride. Enjoy the beautiful scenery with a moderate pace; this guided 15-18 mile ride is great for newcomers and will typically take one hour to an hour

and a half. Meet at Off the Chain Bikes, 101 McCray Street #101 on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 8am. For more information, call 831.636.0802.

FREE COMICS Stop by Bill’s Bullpen dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and join the costume contest on Free Comic Book Day, Halloween Comicfest 2017. There will be no tricks, just treats with free comics all day from 10am - 8pm. Be sure to take a picture with your favorite superheroes from 12pm-2pm. Join the Comicfest at Bill’s Bullpen Baseball Cards & Comics, 207 Fourth St. on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10am-8pm. For more information, call 831.636.1180.

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Aromas Live! has been the talk of the town since it first premiered in 2004, and it is back and better than ever. This free event is a vaudeville-style variety show featuring local music, comedy, and commentary at the Aromas Grange. Arrive early for priority seating and enjoy the talented area artists, comedians, personalities and pundits. Join the show at Aromas Grange Hall, 400 Rose Ave, Aromas on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7pm. For more information, visit aromasgrange.org.

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HOLOCAUST PRESENTATION Join Holocaust survivor Gitta Spindel Ryle as she speaks on The Holocaust, Survival and Forgiveness. Ryle tells her story of a childhood under Hitler that is an unforgettable testimony and a tribute to perseverance; and speaks to foster understanding that the Holocaust occurred, and how; and to illustrate that survival requires work to live fully and rise above negativity and resentment.

This free event will be presented at the Gilroy Library Community Room, 350 West 6th St. on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7pm. For more information, visit gavilan.

GOLF TOURNAMENT Be sure to register for the Gilroy City Amateur Golf Tournament and see who will be crowned the 2017 Gilroy City Amateur Golf Champion. Divisions will be Men, Women, Gross, Net and Senior (60+), with an original skins game available. The tournament will span two days with the first round of 18 holes of golf with cart on Saturday, Oct. 28th at 9am at Eagle Ridge Golf Course, 2951 Club Drive, Gilroy and the final round of 18 holes with cart, food and prizes on Sunday, Oct. 29th at 8am at Gilroy Golf Course,

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MORGAN HILL HEALTH CONFERENCE The 13th annual Santa Clara County Binational Health Week Conference presents the theme Let’s Move: Practical Approaches to Engaging the Latino Community in Physical Activity. The conference will feature Active Living Coach and award-winning children's book author Carmen Bogan sharing her new book, Where’s Rodney, and discussing her work promoting

parks and nature to boost mental health and support early childhood development. Other highlights of the full program include an opportunity to visit new Morgan Hill parks and free and low-cost physical activity resources for individuals, older adults, and families. Registration is $30 and includes a light breakfast, lunch and participation gift.

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Join keynote speaker, Margaret D’Arrigo, vice president of Taylor Farms, and discover pressing issues facing women and girls in San Benito County.

Women’s Summit—Empowering Women to Create a Better Community invites you to Be Inspired, Be Informed and Be A Part of It at San Juan Oaks Golf Club, 2825 Union Road, Hollister on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 6pm-8pm. Admission is $25 advance, $35 at the door, $250 for table of 10.

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ARTSPACE LAUNCH ARTspace invites the community to Join them to celebrate the launch of their new ARTspace Annex. This event features art in action and even a live DJ. Featured local artists include Marisa Duran, Philip Ray Orabuena, Dylan Sandstorm and more. Come enjoy the new space and learn more about some of the classes and events they will be hosting at the new annex. The opening event will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 from 7-9pm at the new ARTspace Annex, 217 Fifth Street, Hollister.

GHOST WALK

The 9th annual San Juan Bautista Ghost Walk offers new spirits and locations! The guided walking tour features local ghost sightings and paranormal activities, and is sure to sell out. Five departures are offered nightly beginning at 6:30pm and reservation fees include gift bags and beverages.

Tours start and end in Downtown San Juan Bautista at Union Bank on the corner of Third and Mariposa Streets on Oct. 27 and 28. For more information and reservations, visit rotarysanjuanbautista.com.

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PINK OUT Hollister’s 6th annual Pink Out Extravaganza has arrived. Hope for A Cure Memorial Educational Scholarship Fund invites the community join together to support Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing the color pink. They wanted to make the town pink and asked that businesses and school decorate in all pink and everyone wear all pink clothing. Be sure to head to the Tackle for a Cure Football Game at San Benito High School Football Stadium.

The Pink Out Extravaganza will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 from 7:30am-10pm.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Come check out strange yet fascinating photographs taken by local photographers of the Morgan Hill Photography Club.

On display will be 30 interesting, but unusual images. The Morgan Hill Photography Club exhibit, “What is it?” will be at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave, Morgan Hill through Nov. 10. An Artist’s Reception is open to the public on Friday, Oct. 13 from 6-8pm.

BOOK SALE The Gilroy Library invites the community to join them for their Friends of the Gilroy Library book sale. All ages are welcome to browse through its variety of great reads.

All purchases will go toward supporting the collection and programs at the Gilroy Library.

The sale is held on the second Saturday of every month, Oct. 14 at 10am at the Gilroy Library, 350 West Sixth Street. For more information, visit sccl.org or call 408.842.8207.

OLIVE FESTIVAL The 2017 San Benito Olive Festival is back and with it comes award-winning olive oils, artisanal foods and more.

Discovering and celebrate worldclass wines and craft beers as you mingle with local growers and creators. Some major highlights include an olive paint party, live music and hands-on crafts. The San Benito Olive Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10am-5pm at the San Benito County Historical Park, 8300 Airline Highway in Tres Pinos.

For more information, visit sanbenitoolivefestival.com.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Friends of the San Benito County Free Library will be celebrating 37 years of advocacy and support to our community library. Everyone is invited to visit the library and see an historical exhibit of the

beginnings of the Friends of Friends group and how it has grown and changed. The Friends will hold a Celebratory Event on Oct. 18, to recognize and thank supporters, volunteers, library staff, writing contest winners and to thank the community for its continued support. The week of tours, events and more will be from Oct. 15-21. For more information, call 831-205-1373.

HOMECOMING PARADE Join San Benito High School for their Fall Homecoming Parade.

Come downtown and cheer for the students of San Benito High School in this annual parade featuring graduating class floats, clubs and athletic teams all before the Homecoming football game in the evening at Andy Hardin Field.

Show your Haybalers pride on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 2pm.

COMMUNITY AWARDS Gavilan College will be presenting their Community Spirit Awards at the Hollister Downtown Association’s upcoming Quarterly Breakfast.

Join the quarterly meeting and enjoy breakfast while keeping up to date with everything going on with the Hollister Downtown Association. Reservations are recommended due to limited seating, $15 with RSVP, $18 at the door. The breakfast will be held at Paine’s Restaurant, 421 East Street, Hollister on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 7:30am - 9am. For more information, call 831.636.8406.

PUMPKIN JUNCTION Experience Pumpkin Junction with the whole family. Children will make lasting memories as they enjoy the harvest season and explore all that Casa de Fruta has to offer. Come and find the perfect pumpkin, mine for gemstones at Casa de Miner’s Sluice, ride Casa de Choo Choo and take a spin on Casa de Carousel. The Junction runs thru Oct. 31 from 8am-8pm at Casa de Fruta Orchard Resort, 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway in Hollister.

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HOME & GARDEN

A Passion for Plants

SPOOKY BLOOMS This variegated Chlorophytum or Spider plant is a fun example of a resilient houseplant, perfect for Halloween.

Not So Itsy Bitsy Spiders

By NANCY SCHRAMM

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become passé during the intervening years, but it’s such an easy plant to grow it’s worth recommending to those new to growing plants indoors. Spider plants have long, narrow leaves that usually have several lengthwise stripes of white and green, called variegation. The plant sends out long, slender stems that arch up, out and eventually down with some small white flowers at the end. But the spider plant earns its name from the little plantlets that form along and at the end of these flowering stems, looking like—you got it—spiders. This is one houseplant that I’ve found difficult to kill.

It survives for me in a room with

Nancy Schramm is the third generation owner of Carman’s Nursery.

She and her husband have lived in Gilroy for more than 30 years. Contact her at 408-847-2313 or visit carmansnursery.com.

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ooking back, I don’t remember ever writing about houseplants.

Perhaps because while I’m pretty good at keeping my outdoor plants alive, they tend to cringe when I take them indoors to (what they probably call) the torture chamber. How’s that for a Halloween theme? But rather than talking about killing house plants, let’s celebrate Halloween by looking at two spidery plants.

Most people of a certain age remember how popular it was to grow spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) indoors in macramé hangers in the 1970s. It may have

a north-facing window, and even when I forget to water it for so long that it goes peaked looking and then limp, I’ve rarely lost one. An added bonus is the fact that the spider plant (along with a number of other houseplants) is known for helping filter and clean the air.

Ever seen a pretty spider? There are several plants with flowers that may remind those with an active imagination of spiders, including spider flower (Cleome hasslerana) and two different spider lilies, Hymenocallis and Lycoris. Let’s look at Lycoris radiata, the red spider lily because it is so well suited to our climate. This native of Japan grows from a bulb much like Amaryllis (to which it is related), the pink naked lady flowers that are a common sight around the Bay Area in late summer, and thrives in similar conditions. Plant red spider lily bulbs where they will get full (or at least a half-day) of sun during the winter. They prefer to be dry in the summer when dormant, and irrigated or rained on during the winter when the foliage is green and lush— just the ticket for our Mediterranean climate. They are cold hardy too, surviving freezing temperatures. The red flowers appear in late summer or early fall before the foliage starts growing.

Spider lily flowers (also known as surprise lilies) burst into bloom atop 18 inch tall stems. The showy red flowers have narrow, wavy-edged petals (technically tepals), which curve backwards, and very long stamens which look like daddy-long-leg spider legs.

The bulb is mildly poisonous. As a result, deer and gophers tend to leave the whole plant alone.

Remember, Gilroy readers, if you have five library receipts you can visit Gilroy Gardens for free.

The fall color is glorious when cool weather arrives.

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WINE

Victorious vintage

BEST BETS Take the guesswork out of that next bottle of wine with the help of recent wine ratings.

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Seven local wineries earn top marks

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By BEV STENEHJEM

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ith all the new, recent awards and accolades— both near and far—it’s cheers all-around for our local wineries.

Anthony Dias Blue, the wellknown wine writer and editor-inchief, for SOMM magazine, Blue Lifestyles and The Tasting Panel magazine recently awarded seven of our wineries with 90+ scores: 2013 Aver Family, Petite Sirah, Estate, Santa Clara Valley, Blessings ($60) 92 pts.

2014 Sarah's Vineyard Pinot

Noir, Reserve, Santa Clara Valley ($60) 92 pts.

2012 Jason Stephens Winery, Syrah, Estate, Santa Clara Valley, ($26) 91 pts.

2013 Morgan Hill Cellars, Merlot, Santa Clara Valley, ($22) 91 pts.

2015 Sarah's Vineyard Pinot Noir, Estate, Santa Clara Valley ($44) 91 pts.

2013 Seeker Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Teresa Estate, Santa Clara Valley ($42) 91 pts.

2014 Stefania Wine, Syrah, Besson Vineyard, Santa Clara Valley, ($24) 90 pts.

At the recent 37th Annual San Francisco International Wine competition, 58 judges tasted over 4,300 wines from more than 30 countries around the world. Several of our wineries won gold, including the 2013 Therese Vineyards Syrah ($38), a beautiful gem of a wine from Martin Ranch Winery, which received a double gold medal. Also winning gold medals at this International competition were Guglielmo Winery for their 2015 Grignolino ($20) and Fernwood Cellars for their 2012 Red Rhone Blend ($42).

Another prestigious competition, the 41st annual, 2017 Orange County Wine Competition, gave Kirigin Cellars top honors (four stars) for their 2016 Malvasia Bianca ($19.90), a dry, fragrant and rarely seen white varietal.

Also gold-medaled in this competition were the 2013 Natalie Grenache and the 2014 Natalie Grenache Blanc (both around $30) from Sarah’s Vineyard, along with the 2014 Malbec ($24) from Stefania Wine, a 2015 Syrah and a 2015 Zinfandel (both $19.90) from Kirigin Cellars.

Now in its 78th year, the Los Angeles International Wine Awards gave Fortino Winery a gold medal for their 2014 Carignane ($27). They also awarded three gold medals to Solis Winery: 2013 Red Blend, Baciami Reserve ($40), 2013 Estate Fiano ($30) and their 2013 Zinfandel ($30).

On a local level, in their annual “Best Of ” awards, Fortino Winery was again named the Best Winery in Gilroy and Guglielmo Winery was voted Best Winery in Morgan Hill.

Karen Seeker, president of the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley, says, “These awards are something for us all to be proud of and really vindicates our mutual feeling that this is a great place for growing grapes, and a home to quality winemakers.”

GREAT OUTDOORS

Curt “Cycle Guy” Hentschke

TIERRA BELLA The Romo family of cyclists in 2014. Featuring Rafa, Miriam, Raphael, Mia and Issa.

Spoking my Mind Do Fall!

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By CURT “CYCLE GUY” HENTSCHKE Oct. 1, to the SLO Gran Fondo on Oct. 28, chose one (or more) and register today.

October also brings some of the prettiest riding. Fall fell last month, so autumn is omnipresent.

“Bicyclically” bathe in the colors and fragrances!

Finally, the 10th month also brings some fall family favorites. On the 14th, be sure to take in the Coyote Creek Cycling Classic. Only a fortnight later, pack up the bikes and helmets, don your Halloween costumes,

and head to the Gilroy Sports Park for the Great Garlic FUNdraiser 5K. Both events include T-shirts and awards for finishers, so don’t miss out!

SAVE THE DATES Road and Mountain • 10/14–Coyote Creek Cycling Classic–Morgan Hill–svmbc.org • 10/14–Golden Hills Century– Knight’s Ferry–stancobike.org • 10/21–Wheels for Meals

Ride–Pleasanton–wheelsformealsride.com • 10/28–SLO Gran Fondo–Avila Beach–slogranfondo.com

EVENTS • 10/14–Biketoberfest–Fairfax– biketoberfestmarin.com • 10/28–Great Garlic 5K–Gilroy– cityofgilroy.org Curt Hentschke has pedaled over 58,000 miles of South Valley and San Benito County trails. Send your cycle celebrations heycycleguy@gmail.com.

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ey, thanks for the congratulatory emails regarding my recent retirement. Miss those kids, though I love being able to ride every day! Oh, and a correction regarding last month’s picture; photo credit should have gone to Miriam Romo, photographer, parent helper and mom extraordinaire.

It’s October, so it’s the last month when our Save the Dates calendar will be so full.

From the Surf City AIDS Ride on

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REAL ESTATE

GOODBYE CITY LIVING Find secluded comfort on this 2.3-acre country estate in Aromas.

Sunsets and starry nights Homeowners will get cozy and crafty in this wooded paradise

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

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elcome home to Aromasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a nice place to live! Escape the heat, but enjoy the sun in this beautiful country home on 2.3 wooded acres.

Enjoy the sunsets and the quiet, star-filled sky from the back deck.

This four bedroom, three bathroom home has hardwood and tile flooring throughout and features a great floor plan for the family that wants space.

Atop a beautiful oak hardwood staircase, homeowners will

find two large bedrooms and a bath. Prospective homeowners will delight in their downstairs master bedroom and fourth bedroom accompanied by two additional restrooms.

The large, bright country kitchen is complete with highend appliances, granite countertops, a charming tile backsplash and cupboards aplenty. Guest will fawn over large windows and gorgeous views. This property boasts a detached, oversized, two-car garage, with an upper bonus room for endless possibilities.

About the property Location: 251 Snyder Ave, Aromas, 95004 List Price: $865,000 Year built: 1986 House size: 2,677 square feet, four bedrooms, three baths Lot size: 2.3 acres Special features: This secluded 2.3acre home sits back from the quiet road with no thru traffic. Homeowners will enjoy a pellet stove for cozy winter nights and stunning sunsets from the living room and deck. The detached large garage and workshop.

The parcel is a mixture of land, all mostly usable and flat. Great for pets and farm animals.

About the location: This sweet town is only located 50 minutes from the hustle and bustle of San Jose. Zillow predicts 95004 home values will increase 5.8 percent next year, compared to a 5.9 percent increase for Aromas as a whole.

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Ladd Ranch

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