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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

MARCH 23, 2018

UT ABO & T OU OF DA R N E CA L E N TS EV

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

Patrick & Pastor Linda Lampe

Hollister Community Outreach empowers

Hospitality with Heart THE STOMPING GROUND P6 | THE MOTHER OF INVENTION P14

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STARTING PLACE Pastor Lampe began her mobile ministry in 2002—with her meeting place primarily at the Taco Bell on San Felipe Road.

Home Sweet Home Pastor Linda Lampe offers hospitality and help to homeless

BY JENNY ARBIZU PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROBERT ELIASON

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astor Linda Lampe has a gift for making people feel at home.

When guests arrive at the ordained minister’s door, she’ll pull up a chair, share in a drink of tea, and—if time allows—talk for hours; every fresh word out of her mouth more soothing than the last.

I think about how they were some mother’s darling; some mother’s son,” Lampe says.

“So how did that person get there? But more importantly, how can we help them transition from there to where they can become who they were created to be. So that’s why we call this My Father’s House.”

Living in Hollister since 2001, Pastor Lampe began her mobile ministry in 2002—with her meeting place primarily at the Taco Bell on San Felipe Road (“You could get 2 tacos for $1, so I would get 100 tacos,” she says). The former real estate lender says she wanted to become a destination ministry, too.

“Now we’re both.”

The separate non-profit organizations, Hollister Community Outreach and True Life Christians Ministry, both reside in My Father’s House. Both are directed by Lampe and operated by her husband, Patrick, a local real estate agent. ➝ 4

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And before guests leave, you can bet she’ll make sure they leave with warm bones and full stomachs.

Lampe’s actions are such of a mother with visiting children. And the cozy, picture-adorned walls wherein she spends her weekdays are such of a loving hom—complete with a kitchen, living room,

televisions, computers, showers, and even a chapel.

“We say this is the place to rest your weary soles and to rest your weary soul,” Lampe says of My Father’s House, a non-profit ministry outreach center affiliated with Hollister Community Outreach, located in the basement of 910 Monterey Street in Hollister.

“To somebody who doesn’t have a home, do you know how empowering it is when someone asks, ‘Where are you going?’ to be able to say back— ‘I’m going to my father’s house’?”

For the homeless and in need, My Father's House provides bathrooms, showers, clean clothes, food, blankets and hygiene items.

And Lampe, its director, provides hope. She serves as a court advocate and places people in drug and alcohol recovery programs. She also reunites families, and assists in finding employment or medical/mental health care.

“When I see people on the street,

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REFLECTION Hollister Community Outreach and its volunteers work to change the way the homeless perceive themselves. Rosalind Luna, Vincent Ott Patrick, Destinee Luna, Pastor Lampe and Jose Ramirez.

“By doing that, we don’t have to compromise our faith,” she says.

The chapel in the building serves as True Life Christians church, where Lampe holds services every Saturday afternoon. She says, however, the building is not zoned to as an official church.

And for those who seek services at My Father’s House, attending chapel services is not a requirement.

“I believe in separation of church and state,” Lampe says. “I’m a constitutionalist.”

Since she began ministering in Hollister 15 years ago, Pastor Lampe has helped 139 people “transform their lives” from homelessness to permanently living off the streets. According to the 2017 San Benito County (SBC) Homeless Census & Survey, there are currently 527 homeless people in SBC. She hopes to see that number decrease, especially since opening the doors of My Father’s House in October 2015.

“There was a two-year study done

by Baylor University published last year, that found government programs actually prolong and promote homelessness,” she says.

“Whereas faith-based programs are making an impact. We’re helping [the homeless] be able to see what they really are, rather than just be a recipient.”

Lampe also wants to make clear her establishment—funded by her social security checks and Patrick’s

real estate sales—is not a homeless center, homeless shelter, nor is it a soup kitchen.

“Because words are powerful, and you become what you think,” she explains. “We call this place the launch pad.”

Her way of perceiving the homeless plays a part in her organization’s mission statement: “To change the face of homelessness in San Benito County. To help change the way the homeless see themselves, the way they see others and the way others see them.”

And Lampe’s team of volunteers carry out that statement, as well.

Jose Ramirez, who was a tenant on the first floor of the building on Monterey Street when the ministry moved in, sought her need for help.

“I often saw her taking homeless people to court; she was going in and out all the time,” he says.

Having his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Ramirez offered his services to Lampe.

“I realized that they needed a lot of help—they need people who know what they’re doing to help them.”

He now translates for Lampe when she advocates for people in court, as well as doing administration work. And he eventually received his Master’s Degree with encouragement from the Lampes.

“They’re awesome,” Ramirez says of the Lampes.

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HOLLISTER

BIKE BLESSING Join the Top Hatters on Palm Sunday for the 25th annual Hollister Bike Blessing.

Attendees will enjoy the music of J.J. Hawg and the first 750 attendees can purchase a Bike Blessing medal and sticker. All bikes are welcome. Head to the 25th Annual Bike Blessing Sunday, March 25, 10am at Hollister Powersports, 411 San Felipe Road. Ride to Sacred Heart Church, 680 College St, for service at 1pm followed by a blessing at 1:30pm. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ya2p24ok.

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FAMILY DAY Join in on the family fun at El Teatro Campesino’s Family Day Fundraiser. Enjoy short film screenings, performances, free musical entertainment and an exhibit room. Other activities include free arts and crafts for the children, tacos and churros for sale and raffle prizes. Proceeds from the day’s events will support educational programming in San Benito County. These family friendly indoor and outdoor activities will be held Saturday, March 24, noon-6pm at El Teatro Campesino, 705 Fourth St. For more information, visit elteatrocampesino.com.

HOLLISTER

MENSDAY WENSDAY Have a little mid-week fun full of beer, cigars, and manly games at MensDay WensDay. Any sort of conversation is encouraged—even religion and politics, pizza will be available to purchase by the slice and all beer is $1 off. While not exclusive to men, this event is exclusive to ages 21 and over. Enjoy this men’s beer drinking event Wednesday, March 28, 6-8pm at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y7cmxo2k.

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Take a look back at San Benito County with San Benito County Historical Society at History of San Benito County—Highlights From Our Past. Learn what year Downtown Hollister was covered in a blanket of white, how Hollister changed after the 1906 earthquake, what has changed along the Highway 25 commute in the last 100 years and more. Enjoy refreshments after the show. Discover history through photos Wednesday, March 28, 7-8pm at Wapple House Museum, 498 Fifth St. For more information, visit sbchistoricalsociety.org.

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LOCAL HISTORY

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WINE

From tiles to tastings

Credit: Submitted

MINGLING Four wineries store their barrels and have tasting rooms at The Stomping Ground,

including Alara, Calerrain, J Winston and Jason-Stephens.

Stomping toward a dream MARCH 23, 2018

By LAURA NESS

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J

ason and Janu Goelz look out over their 7.5-acre site in a Gilroy industrial park with visions far beyond sugarplums. They see nothing but possibility. About two years ago, this place was a roof tile factory adjacent to a paper plant. A helpful real estate agent turned Jason on to the opportunity and suddenly the dream he and Tim Slater had of creating a custom crush facility and incubator for small wine brands began to take shape. It’s taken considerable work to sanitize and upgrade the space to fit the intended winemaking

purpose, and that investment will continue unabated until each phase of the vision is realized.

Several presses currently sit idle, awaiting the adrenaline rush of harvest, about five months hence. Prior to harvest, the crush pad will be built out, providing a clean, temperature-controlled environment for processing what Jason anticipates will be around 600 tons of fruit.

They processed 400 tons in 2017.

At this point, there are four wineries with tasting rooms storing barrels and serving their wines here: Alara (Janu’s brand), Calerrain, J Winston and Jason-Stephens.

Others are expected to follow suit.

Jason explains that the kilns used to fire the roof tiles are being converted to house the individual winery “pods,” big enough to store about 75 barrels and have a tasting bar in the front.

Already, larger wineries are taking advantage of the economies of scale of this operation. Cinnabar processed their 2017 harvest here, as did Sarah’s Vineyard. Jason expects others to follow. It’s a winning combination of convenience and destination. People will come to taste again and again where multiple wineries are clustered.

Jason notes that wine tasting is not just about the wine anymore: it’s about the experience. He plans to bring in restaurants by summer — Sal Calisi (Odeum, Prova Table) is set to have a place here—along with vendors, including a cheese shop, charcuterie, flower stall: perhaps even a bakery, along with a farmer’s market. Ideas abound.

Plentiful seating in spacious courtyards and music stages of various sizes throughout the property will allow multiple musical acts at any given time.

The couple hopes the Stomping Ground will become a Friday evening destination for dinner and entertainment, as well as a lazy way to spend a Saturday, soaking up some rays while browsing for fresh veggies and flowers to accompany that bottle of liquid sunshine.

The back part of the property is big enough to house a small go-kart track, but will likely become a venue for larger concerts. Vast views of the mountains to the southeast invite reflection: Janu says she’d like to move her tasting room to this side and have a rooftop garden and deck to enjoy the sunsets. Jason replies, “Honey, it’s your place, too. You can do anything you want.”

They’re clearly as in love with each other as they are with their rapidly unfolding dream.

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OFF-ROAD DEMOS

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Yamaha, 6-time AMA National Champion Jason Raines and Raines Riding University present free motocross and off-road motorcycle demos for all ages and skill levels. Riders under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, riders over age 16 must have off-road dirt bike experience to ride and all riders must have their own gear - no exceptions. Riders under age 16 will be taught the basics to be able to ride. Pre-registration is not required. Get off-road Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25, 10am at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, 7800 Cienega Road, Hollister. Visit tinyurl.com/y8j49ked.

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HOLLISTER FUR BALL Enjoy an evening of fun, learning and great food at Pet Friends’ fifth annual Fur Ball Dinner & Auction. Help Pet

Friends Non-Profit Pet Rescue & Adoption of Hollister continue the important cause of pet rescue awareness and daily efforts of rescuing homeless companion pets to provide them with a place

to live until their “fur-ever” home becomes available. Mix and mingle and support animal rescue while enjoying a jazzy cocktail hour, no-host full bar, entertainment, full dinner buffet and more Saturday, March 24, 6-10pm at San Juan Oaks Golf Club, 3825 Union Road.

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CLASSIC ROCKIN’ Plan a rockin’ night out with JJ Hawg Band at Johnny’s Bar & Grill. Guests will be treated to all their favorite classic rock, blues, country and funk songs.

Enjoy the great original music too. Rock the world Hawgstyle Saturday, March 24, 8pm-midnight at Johnny’s Bar & Grill, 526 San

Benito St. For more information, visit jjhawgband.com.

CRAFTING PARTY Make and take a customized beer themed wooden board bottle opener at an exclusive event presented

by ARTI-Culture Art Studios.

Attendees will be provided everything needed, including “beer themed” vinyls; custom vinyls can be requested for an additional $5 charge. Food and drinks will be sold separately from 6-7pm, crafting will begin promptly at 7pm. Learn a new craft Monday, March 26, 6-9pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St. For more information and tickets, visit tinyurl.com/y7ajk4vs.

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Hartnell College. Catch the first film in this free series Monday, March 26, 6-8pm at Maya Cinemas Salinas, 153 Main St. For more information, visit steinbeck.org.

Enhance gardens and plant collections with plants that may not be found at the local nursery at the Monterey Bay Area Cactus & Succulent Society Spring Show and Sale. See beautifully grown and staged plants, as well as a plethora of plants and goods for sale. Admission is free. Don’t miss out Saturday, March 24, 9am-5pm and Sunday, March 25, 9am-4pm at San Juan Bautista Community Hall, 10 San Jose St, San Juan Bautista. For more information, call 831.758.6645.

SALINAS FILM FESTIVAL Kick off the 37th annual Steinbeck Festival with the free film series, “Women in Film,” presented by The National Steinbeck Center and Maya Cinemas. The film series will run from March 26-April 30 and kicks off the 2018 Steinbeck Festival that will explore “The Women of Steinbeck’s World.”

Enjoy a free screening of Tortilla Flat, the 1942 film based on the Steinbeck novel of the same name with introduction by Dr. Hetty Yelland of

GILROY AUTHOR EVENT Join Silicon Valley Reads featured author, Rachel Khong, as she visits the Gilroy Library to talk about her work, “Goodbye, Vitamin” and the influences that went into writing it. “Goodbye, Vitamin” is a novel dealing with a millenial coming home to find her father suffering from Alzheimer’s and how love, loss and caregiving reconnects her with her family. Meet the author Saturday, March 24, 11am-noon at

the Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. Visit sccl.org.

MORGAN HILL GRAYWATER WORKSHOP Learn how to safely reuse water from washing machines to irrigate landscapes at the Graywater Laundry to Landscape Workshop.

Participants will discuss topics including common types of graywater systems, garden-friendly soaps and detergents and how to construct a laundry to landscape graywater system. Attendance will help qualify participants for the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s graywater rebate.

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PIRATE PERFORMANCE Go back in time to 1698 for some Murder, Mystery & Treasure at the Pirates Pillagin’ Tavern. Head to Aromas for this performance depicting the golden age of buccaneers and witness five bilge rat pirates that have gathered at the Pillagin’ Pirate Tavern where at least one pirate is soon to become the richest in the world. Arrive dressed as a favorite pirate and enter to win a prize for best pirate costume.

Purchase tickets in advance for general admission or admission and dinner, tickets will not be sold at the door. Be a part of the murder, mystery and treasure Saturday,

March 24, 5:30-10:30pm at Aromas Community Grange, 400 Rose Ave. For more information and tickets, visit tinyurl.com/ycyssa7y.

Gather up the little ones and head to Hidden Hills Ranch for an Easter Egg Hunt. Enjoy pony rides, the petting zoo and visiting the Easter Bunny for photos. Each child will also be able to decorate an Easter cookie to enjoy.

Choose from two egg hunt time slots. Leave no stone unturned at the Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 24, 10am-noon or 1-3pm at Hidden Hills Ranch, 19014 Pesante Road, Salinas. For information and to RSVP, visit hiddenhillsranch.org.

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9 their choice of a rosemary or lavender center plant with herbs and a bit of color filling in the remaining space.

Choose from about 25 different perennial herbs including rosemary, lavender, thyme, mint, oregano and sage. Cost includes nine plants and the pot, with various pot choices available. Create a container herb garden Saturday, March 24, 2-3pm at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St, Hollister. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y6w6rs6e.

Wildflower Run

WILDFLOWER RUN

Join the 35th annual WIldflower Run, featuring something for everyone including a 10K USATF Certified Run, 5K runs and walks and 2K kids’ and seniors’ events with all proceeds providing funding for education and equity for women and girls. Enjoy extras including a complimentary Jamba Juice smoothie. The 35th annual AAUW-MH Wildflower Run will be held, Sunday, March 25 at Live Oak High School, 1505 East Main Ave, Morgan Hill. For more information, Runner Guide and registration visit wildflowerrun.org.

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EVENTS

CONTAINER PLANTING Start getting those hands dirty and gardens blooming with The GardenShoppe as it presents Container Planting with Herbs. Participants will make medium sized, full sun planters using

LIVING WREATH Delight in an exclusive brunch and succulent wreath making event with ARTI-Culture. All supplies will be provided to make and take a succulent arrangement home, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own items to add a personal touch to their wreaths. Brunch and drinks can be purchased separately and enjoyed between 11am-noon. Succulent wreaths will be assembled from noon-1pm.

Create a gorgeous living wreath Sunday, March 25, 11am-1pm at The Grove by Leal Vineyards, 7511 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister.

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NIBBLE & NETWORK Join the Hollister Downtown Association (HDA) and its host, Farmhouse Cafe for the one-hour informal networking event, Nibble & Network. Attendees will enjoy morning refreshments provided by Farmhouse Cafe, and get to know each other at this informal gathering of HDA members, potential members, business owners and customers. There is no cost to attend and HDA membership is not required. Nibble & Network will be

SPRING PASSPORT Join the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley for an exciting month of wine tasting along the Santa Clara Valley WIne Trail during Spring Passport 2018.

Throughout the month of March meet the talented winemakers and enjoy complimentary wine tasting, other surprises and special perks at the tasting rooms of more than 30 wineries along the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail. Enjoy Spring Passport 2018 through March 31. Purchase passports at Gilroy Welcome Center, 8155-6 Arroyo Circle, Building A, Gilroy or online at springpassport.eventbrite. com. For individual winery hours, days of operation and a list of partnering restaurants, visit santaclarawines.com.

SOULFOOT BAND Don’t miss Soulfoot and their excellent brand of classic rock covers and original music. Soulfoot is a four-piece band launched in 2015 that performs rock, funk, blues, pop, jazz and a little country. Enjoy an evening of music, dancing, drinks and some great food Saturday, March 31, 9pm–midnight at Ridgemark Golf Club and Resort, 3800 Airline Highway, Hollister. For more information visit soulfootband.com.

HORSE ADOPTION Wild horses and burros from western public rangelands will be available for adoption in King City in April.

Fifteen wild horses, all under five years old, 10 gelding burros and 10 female burros, all healthy and ready to train, will be offered to adopters that are at least 18 years old, United States Residents and can provide corrals offering at least 400 square feet per animal.

Preview the animals Friday, April 6, 3-5pm and Saturday, April 7, 7-9am and attend the auction Saturday, April 7, 9am at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St, King City. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ yczgo3rj.

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ART PREVIEW Join San Benito County Arts Council at its Open Studios Kick Off Party for a sneak peak of artwork from 29 artists on this year’s Open Studios Art Tour.

Guests will have an opportunity to view the artwork, enjoy food and drinks and celebrate this year’s

group of talented, dynamic artists.

The Preview Exhibition will be on display through April 6th and the Open Studios Art Tour will be held April 14-15. Head to the Open Studios Kick Off Party Friday, March 23, 6-8pm at the Annex, 217 Fifth St, Hollister. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit sanbenitoarts.org.

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Experience Drifting Compass’ all original lineup of rock music filled with memorable and thought provoking lyrics, catchy hooks, and great melodies. Enjoy free admission to this powerful show Saturday, March 24, 7-10pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St, Unit B24, Hollister. For more information, visit driftingcompass.com.

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TRANSFORMATION Pastor Linda Lampe and husband Patrick operate a ministry that helps eradicate homelessness.

Patrick wouldn’t have it any other way.

“Everyone was somebody’s baby at one point,” he says. “I ask, ‘How can we bring that baby back?’”

And Pastor Lampe is lovingly referred to as “mom” by those she helps. Like any mother, she is the first many of the homeless in San Benito County come to, providing a source of refuge for many.

“We’re so thankful that our neighbors in the community, fellow tenants in the building have accepted us,” Lampe says.

But from time to time, the Lampes serve as safeguards, as well.

“We do call 911 because people have no place to go. We deal with a lot of sick people. It’s not because someone has OD’d—99 percent of the time it’s because they’re in a coma or a heart attack.”

For those homeless who don’t have family in their lives, the Lampes are usually the first to be at the hospital with them.

And sometimes they’re the last.

“When I go to the hospital and advocate for them, the nurses say, ‘It’s important for us to know who’s in that bed, and you personalize that for us,’” Linda says.

For more information on services or volunteer work, visit Hollister Community Outreach or True Life Christians/My Father’s House on Facebook.

My Father’s House is located at 910 Monterey Street in Hollister, open Mon - Sat from 9am to 5pm Contact Pastor Linda Lampe at 831.801.7775.

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been volunteering at My Father’s House for two years.

“I love it here; I love being a blessing to others,” she says.

And Luna’s 12 year old daughter is also a volunteer.

“Everyday she comes after school, from 3:30 to 5:00, and volunteers. She does great at the front desk, and helps everybody sign in.

She loves Pat and Linda—they’re like her grandparents now.”

To other volunteers, the services the Lampes offer reach closer to home.

Anne LaForge, a retired school teacher and guidance counselor, was volunteering with My Father’s House—having started a journaling class with regular patrons— when she confided in Lampe about having a family member at the addiction recovery center, Teen Challenge, in Utah.

“I expressed my anxiety over it,” LaForge says. “Turns out, Linda is heavily connected to Teen Challenge all over the country.”

Months later, LaForge’s family member left the program early to live with LaForge.

But after weeks of living a healthy lifestyle, she relapsed.

When family members wanted her to move to a homeless shelter, Lampe wouldn’t hear of it.

“Linda pulled strings and got her into a new program that’s more career oriented,” LaForge says.

Two days later, Patrick and Pastor Lampe drove LaForge’s family member to Eureka for the new program.

A common act for the Lampes.

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ON SENIORS

Mother of invention

COOL FREEZE No more vintage ice trays—new designs bring better tools every day.

From plastic ice trays to the clicker MARCH 23, 2018

By CHERYL HUGUENOR

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W

hile I was cracking ice cubes out of the plastic tray recently, it dawned on me that these plastic trays are one of the greatest inventions of the past 50 years. Hear me out. I clearly recall those ice cube trays of yore, made of shiny metal with a handle to pull that supposedly loosened the ice. I say “supposedly,” because the handle was always frozen in place and the cubes never came out without a struggle.

The ice cube dividers were as sharp as razor blades, and they inevitably cut my fingers as I banged the trays against the counter or ran

hot water over them to loosen those stubborn cubes. How many cocktail party hosts of the 1950s and 1960s sliced off a fingertip on one of those blades? Plastic ice cube trays should be in the Inventors Hall of Fame. “Wite-Out,” too, now that I think back on all the reports I turned in as a young student with Wite-Out covering up my innumerable typing errors.

What other seemingly small inventions or discoveries have lately made our lives easier, specifically the lives of seniors? As I think over my years here at Live Oak Adult Day Services, I realize that many of our seniors have benefited from new ergonomic walkers that

have wheels, hand brakes, baskets, and actual seats if they get tired while walking.

Electric wheelchairs have allowed disabled seniors to increase their mobility to an unprecedented degree. More seniors than I can count have had cataract surgery that often allows them to throw away their thick glasses.

One woman who was 95-years-old debated whether to go through cataract surgery, but finally decided to do so because she loved to read and could no longer see well enough. She lived to the age of one hundred-three and was always grateful that she could read right up until the end.

Dental implants and fluoride treatments have made a huge difference, too, as we see fewer and fewer seniors with full sets of dentures.

I also think about my Grandpa, who had ulcers. “Back in the day,” the treatment was bland food. He was never allowed anything spicy or flavorful. He survived on white potatoes, white bread, and milk.

Now we know that many ulcers are actually caused by bacteria and can be treated. He would have been thrilled to be able to eat my Grandma’s corned beef or lemon meringue pie again.

Instead of laughing at me, the seniors here actually agreed that plastic ice cube trays are a modern miracle, but their vote for best development was the television remote control. The remote is so helpful for those with mobility issues, who cannot always jump up to change channels as easily as the process once required.

Better hearing aids are also appreciated by our seniors, who used to complain about background noise being too amplified. We are all happy to live in the age of TV remotes, ulcer treatments, WiteOut and, yes, plastic ice cube trays.

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

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2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment

$1,600

COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE 600 sq. ft.

$800

STORAGE UNITS 127 sq. ft. to 790 sq. ft.

Margaret L. Pidd, BROKER

330 Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1

831.637.7337

www.pivetticompany.com Lic# 429006

HOME & GARDEN HANDYMAN

LANDSCAPE & GARDEN

HAULING

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

Humberto Montes Tree Services

South County Cleanup, Demo & Hauling

FENCES

Adrian Urenda Gardening Service Complete Maintenance

Soares Lumber P.S.G. Fencing Redwood Fencing Chain Link • Decks Arbors • Hole Drilling 408.842.0260 831.726.2002

RENTAL

• Hauling • Landscaping • Lawns • Yard clean-up • Aeration • Garden maint.

408.394.6824 Lic: #7921 Fully Insured

• Landscaping • Plants • Sod & seeding • Sprinklers • Hauling & yard • Lawns cleanups

Lic. #1397 Call 408.847.4337 Cell 408.314.5920

LOW RATES FREE ESTIMATES CLEAN UP-Yards, homes, properties, rentals & garages DEMO-Bathrooms, kitchens, decks, patios, small buildings HAULING-Garbage, yard waste, rock, sand & mulch POWER WASHING

Professional Property Mgmt. & Sales

339 Seventh St., Ste. B, Hollister

CALL 831.637.9273

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HOLLISTER RENTAL PROPERTIES For more information, call

831.637.1691

FINISHED LOTS Land Sales Built-to-Suit For Sale or Lease Select Lots Have Airport Access Financing available airparkbusinesscenter.com 831.684.0802

408.430.3560

Lic. #606051

CONCRETE

Rianda Construction

Janet’s House Cleaning

J. Casalegno Concrete

408.847.1490

831.245-6204

- 30 years experience Quality • Integrity New construction Additions & remodels

Lic: #649968 Credit cards accepted.

20 Years Experience of Cleaning Homes •Deep Cleaning • Dependable • Excellent Referrals Covering Hollister & Gilroy

A+ rated BBB company 35+ years experience • Driveways • Patios • Walkways • Stamped Concrete 408.279.8036 Lic# 381833 Bonded & Insured

MARCH 23, 2018

HOME SERVICES CONSTRUCTION

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Open Sun 1-4pm HILLTOP HOME ~ Custom 3Br/2.5Ba on 5 acres w/breathtaking views. Kit open to spacious great room w/FP & vaulted ceilings.

Master w/FP & French doors to deck w/views.

550 Heatherwood Estates Drive, Hollister $874,500 Charlene King (831) 801-5464 NEW LISTING

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Open Sat Noon-4pm $1,225,888 EXQUISITE 5BR/4BA ~ Family home w/ chef’s kit open to FR w/dramatic FP. Large upstairs loft. Master suite away from jr suite.

8952 Ironbark Street, Gilroy Tammy Davis (831) 801-3179 (Host) Charlene King (831) 801-5464 (Listed By) NEW LISTING

Open Sat & Sun 1-4pm $585,888 Newer (built in 2014) 1-story 3Br/2Ba home w/many upgrades & glamorous kit w/open floor plan. Backyard landscaping.

970 Cannery Row, Hollister

Tammy

Mobile: (831) 801Ͳ3179

Davis

Broker Associate DRE #01860356

Put my Experience and Knowledge to Work for YOU! Tammy has been in the Real Estate business for over 30 years – that’s a WHOLE lot of experience and a TON of funny stories!

This is one Broker Associate that knows her business and finding you the perfect home that fits both your bucket list and budget are her specialty. Known as a tough negotiator and well respected by her peers, you can be sure Tammy will acquire top dollar for your home as your listing agent.

Trustworthy, kind, knowledgeable and one of the hardest working agents out there.

On her rare days off, Tammy loves spending time on her boat with her husband. Call her today to see how she can put all of her experience to work for you.

Or just to say “Hi”!

F EATURED P ROPERTY NEW LISTING

Sat: Charlene King (831) 801-5464 (Listed By) Sun: Ana Milenewicz (831) 595-2036 (Host)

Home Sweet Home No need to look any further!

Mediterranean Style w/Lots of Amenities 2 1/2 YEARS NEW ~ 4Br/2.5Ba very clean w/lots of windows for natural light. Amazing kit open to family room. Spacious master suite. Dual pane windows & solar.

Let this Beautiful Home be Yours! $649,000 Hollister (831) 245-0321

Beautiful Flat Farm Land 13.37 ACRES ~ Zoned agricultural productive currently growing organic veggies & is in Williamson Act. Includes 3Br/2Ba mobile home, barn, small house.

Don’t Miss Out on this Opportunity! $675,000 Hollister (831) 245-0321

This 4Br/3Ba family home in gated Stonegate offers everything you need in a single-level home on over 3 level acres. Gourmet kitchen w/granite counters, S/S appliances, large pantry & lots of cabinets. Dining area w/beautiful decorative in-laid hardwood floor. Step down into your own workout & yoga room w/fantastic views! Oversized family room accommodates a large family & is open to dinette & kitchen.

The large master suite is at one end of the of home w/fantastic spa-like bathroom w/jetted tub & separate shower. At the other end of your home is a junior suite great for guests. And, there are two more bedrooms w/another full bath.

Call Today for a Private Showing! $899,000 (831) 245-0321

We are an award winning company offering superior service in each of our five locations!

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