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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance | March 30, 2018

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EARLY VOCALS Tietjen sisters, Chloe, Rachel and Erica have been singing nearly since they could make sound.

T Sisters on stage Sassy folk trio returns to the Aromas Grange

BY DEBRA ESKINAZI PHOTOGRAPHS BY KELLY OWEN

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he sassy sister folk sound of the T Sisters that has been filling music halls for more than 20 years returns to the Aromas Grange Sunday, April 15.

Theatrical and salty is how they describe their performances. Tietjen sisters, Chloe, Rachel and Erica say they got their start early.

Born in Berkeley, Chloe says they began singing probably as soon as they could make sounds.

“Given our music background that we came from and we would sing in the car and listen to our rafi tapes and sing for our parents friends and put on plays,” she says. “At seven or eight we all started doing performing arts camp for eight to ten years and while were growing up our first stage performances were part of that musical theater camp. Music, dancing, being on stage in front of people.”

One of their big influences was their parents, Chloe says.

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Chloe, 31, says she and the girls remember mom sang with her sisters—mostly folk tunes and songs while doing the dishes.

Chloe recalls music her parents sang and played—Stevie Wonder, The Mamas and the Papas, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Peter, Paul and Mary—even the disco music her mom played while teaching aerobics at the YMCA in Oakland.

She says these influences inspired them to delve into folk and country music, incorporating R&B and soul.

“We really like to keep it diverse and it’s all rooted in American roots music,” Chloe says.

But in their travels around the country, the T-Sister’s may not be what most folk aficionados expect.

“I think when people hear folk they think very wholesome and we are bringing a little bit of an edge to folk,” says Chloe’s twin sister Rachel. “We come from a musical theater background and we bring something a little more theatrical and salty.”

With timeless classics to influence them, Chloe says they add

a personal touch to each of their songs.

“Well part of what we bring to the arrangements that we do is our vocal harmony that brings our own personal flavor,” she says. “Whether it had original harmonies. It’s one way we personalize our songs.”

With their theatrical background, these ladies are accustomed to being on stage and not just for singing—they all play instruments as well.

Chloe plays a lot of percussion, including a stomp board and a washboard as well hand percussion. Rachel plays the banjo, while she and older sister Erica, 33, each play both electric and acoustic guitar.

“We try to sculpt sound landscape with the tools and the harmonies that we have,” Rachel says.

Beyond musical instruments and vocals, the women discuss everyday themes around relationships, current events, literature and poetry in their works.

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EGG HUNT Join Operation Freedom Paws at its third annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bring the family and enjoy fun and games, hunting for eggs and special guest, the Easter Bunny. Egg hunt yards for the various age groups will be available for kids ten years old or younger to hunt for eggs in exchange for some sweet treats. Tickets are $5 per hunt participant. Join the fun Saturday, March 31, 1-3pm at Operation Freedom Paws Canine Education Center, 13920 Llagas Ave. Visit ofpeaster.eventbrite.com.

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EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA The whole family will have a great time at the House of Thunder Harley-Davidson Easter Eggstravaganza. Enjoy a kid friendly Easter egg hunt and photos with the Biker Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 31. Grownups will also enjoy the Adult Easter egg hunt in the store both Saturday and Sunday. Experience the eggstravaganza Saturday, March 31, 10am-Sunday, April 1, 5pm at House of Thunder Harley Davidson, 161775 Condit Road. For more information, visit houseofthunderhd.com.

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EASTER BRUNCH After all the Easter eggs are found, head to San Juan Oaks for the Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet. Enjoy delicious salad medleys, a create-your-own omelet bar, carving stations, champagne and waffle and dessert bars, and more. Reservations are required, seating every half hour. Children under age five are free. Enjoy Easter Brunch Sunday, April 1, 10am-2pm at San Juan Oaks Golf Club, 3825 Union Road. For reservations, call 831.636.6127.

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Enjoy an Easter brunch featuring the best Central Coast cuisine has to offer, a farm-to-table philosophy and dishes showcasing local farmers at The Grove. Also enjoy live music by Isaiah Pickett from noon-4pm. Reservations are required. Relish Easter brunch featuring local farmers Sunday, April 1, 10am-5pm at The Grove, LĂŠal Vineyards, 7511 Pacheco Pass Highway. For reservations, visit lealvineyardsgrove.com.

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WINE

Living the wine life

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CHEMICAL ATTRACTION San Martin resident, winegrower and consultant,

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Karen Seeker with her winemaker husband Randy.

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Karen Seeker has jumped all-in to her career in the wine business

By LAURA NESS

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eet Karen Seeker, President, Wineries of Santa Clara Valley.

San Martin resident, winegrower and consultant, Karen Seeker, was born and raised in Benton, Illinois, next door to her grandparents. “We had horses, race horses, cows, brahma bulls, even buffalo at one point,” says Seeker. “It was very country and my world centered around family.” No wonder she relishes the rural vibe of South Valley.

During college in South Carolina, she pursued a career in theater, which took her to Hollywood.

She and some friends established a theater on Sunset Blvd, but it

wasn’t easy. “I made extra money by playing professional billiards, mostly in Las Vegas. I had played collegiate and made it to nationals three years in a row, so it was an easy side job for me,” Seeker recalls.

With encouragement from a college advisor, she pursued corporate training, earned her Master of Science in Instructional Systems Design, did an internship at Bell Laboratories in New Jersey, and started her own consulting practice.

After she met her husband, Randy, (PhD in Nuclear and Chemical Engineering), she moved to San Clemente. A startup position brought them to Northern California in 2009, and they purchased their San

Martin property, which was planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, in 2011. The couple knew they eventually wanted to transition from corporate life to their dream of having a winery.

Seeker pretty much wrapped up her consulting two years ago to focus on the wine business.

Now the entire family is involved: Randy is the winemaker and manages the vineyard. Their youngest, Taylor, manages the tasting room and inventory. Misha is a teacher at Huntington Beach High School in Southern California and helps out when she visits. Karen handles the finances, marketing and special events, which she says is the most fun part for her.

She shares one of the funnier moments that occurred during a co-ed baby shower. “There was a circle of young men—some big guys— with balloons under their shirts drinking wine from tiny baby bottles in a contest. It was quite a sight!”

To make between 550 to 750 cases per year, the boutique winery purchase grapes from local growers and from far away sources like Lake County and the Santa Lucia Highlands, adding chardonnay, syrah, merlot, sauvignon blanc and several rosés to their lineup.

Seeker was recruited to the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley Board in November, 2016, becoming President the following January. She is currently serving her second term.

She’s excited about the challenge.

“We are the oldest wine-growing region in the US and still have a long way to go,” says Seeker, “We came together this past year to create our new branding—Our Dreams, Your Wines, Rooted in Silicon Valley. We gained 8 new winery members, taking us to 32 wineries, and we have a targeted marketing strategy to reach our neighbors from Salinas to San Francisco. The diversity among our wines and winery experiences provides something for everyone. I am so proud to be part of this organization.”

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Wild horses and burros from western public rangelands will be available for public adoption in King City. The animals are all healthy and ready to train.

Potential adopters must be at least 18 years old, United States Residents and able to 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. Animals not taken during the auction will be available through Sunday, 11am. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/yczgo3rj.

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HOLLISTER BLUES & FOOD Be entertained by the awesome blues rock music of SDR Band at Beers and Bands at the Alehouse. Savor the great food

and beer and enjoy the SDR Band featuring guitarist Eddie (Crow) Villanueva and members of Soul Kiss. Enjoy live blues and great beers Friday, March 30, 8-11pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St,

Unit B24. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y7uprmhn.

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 Hwy. For more information visit soulfootband.com.

MENSDAY WENSDAY Have some mid-week fun full of beer, cigars, and manly games at MensDay WensDay. All conversation is encouraged—even

religion and politics. Purchase pizza 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, April 4, 6-8pm at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y7cmxo2k.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA LIVING HISTORY Meet mountain men, Civil War soldiers, Victorian ladies, and more while stepping back to the early days of San Juan. Enjoy craft and cooking demonstrations and see historic horse-drawn vehicles

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Enjoy Stand Up for Kids, a dinner and live comedy show fundraiser, featuring comedian Michael Mancini and benefitting Chamberlain’s Children Center. Tickets include appetizers, buffet dinner, dessert and beverages. Laugh it up at the live comedy, then enjoy a raffle and silent auction. Event is 21 and over, tickets are non-refundable, dress code enforced. Have a great time for a great cause Saturday, April 7, 5-10pm at Leal Vineyards, 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister. For more information, visit chamberlaincc.org.

inside the Plaza Stables and Victorian furnishings in the Plaza Hotel and Zanetta Family home. Taste an old fashioned soda in the historic Plaza Hotel Saloon. Experience the history on Saturday, April 7, 11am-4pm at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park, 19 Franklin St. For more information, call 831-623-4881.

Join the four-day workshop, How to Produce Nutrient Dense Food, hosted by Jefferson Center for Holistic Management. The course focuses on soil health, current issues with industrial food systems, how farming practices impact nutrients in food and more. Attendees will learn the processes of Holistic Management and work on their own Holistic Context and plans Thursday, April 12, 9am-Sunday, April 15, 5pm at Paicines Ranch, 13388 Old Airline Highway, Paicines. For tickets and more information, visit tinyurl.com/ya8tvr86.

Portions of beer and painting sales will go toward bringing down the total price for students attending this important program. Don’t miss the festivities Saturday, April 7, 6-9pm at Vertigo Coffee Roasters, 81 Fourth St. For more information, visit vertigocoffee.com.

President of Paramount Motion Picture Music, and Kevin Rubio creator of the characters Tag and Blink from the new movie, Solo: A Star Wars Story. Enjoy this awesome festival April 5-8 in the downtown districts of Morgan Hill and Gilroy.

For information, schedules and festival passes, visit pjiff.org.

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FILM FESTIVAL Experience great films by talented filmmakers at the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival. Enjoy four days of film screenings, speaker panels, mixers and community events. Special guests include Randy Spendlove,

ART & WINE STROLL Head to the annual Gilroy Art and Wine Stroll and enjoy wine tasting, art, special dining and more. More than twenty local wineries will be featured at this twenty-one and over event. Be sure to visit the artists and vendors that will be hosted by The Gilroy Center

for the Arts and bring dancing shoes to enjoy live music at both check-in stations. Don’t miss the fun Saturday, April 7, 1-5pm in Downtown Gilroy.

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MORGAN HILL ANZA EXPEDITION Learn about the Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition with the Open Space Authority and National Parks at the Anza Expedition Hike history walk. Participants will hike along the 4-mile Arrowhead Trail in Coyote, a certified interpretive site for the Anza Expedition, and learn about the expedition and the experience of the families ➝ 13

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FIRST SATURDAY Join Vertigo Coffee Roasters for April’s First Saturday Reception. Enjoy the work of Michael “Creature” Lane, the Program Assistant at the Santa Cruz County Outdoor Science School.

Vertigo will also be hosting a fundraiser benefiting the students of San Juan Elementary attending the Santa Cruz Outdoor Science School.

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GETTING OUT

Years long passed

Ron Erskine

MINER TOWN Beginning the descent toward Somersville Townsite

in Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve.

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Visiting Black Diamond Mines Regional Park

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By RON ERSKINE

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he East Bay Regional Parks District boasts 121,397 acres of land preserved in 73 parks, and I have visited no more than a handful of them. In an effort to trim this ignorance, I recently reached out to two East Bay friends.

Margaret Campos and Beth Ludwig, two hiking buddies from Walnut Creek, know the territory. I called them with a simple request: Please take me on a hike to your favorite EBRPD preserve.

I had heard of it and seen it on the map, but beyond that, I knew nothing about Margaret’s

and Beth’s choice: Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. Heeding their warning that weekends were busy at the preserve, I was waiting in line at the gate on Somersville Road in Antioch when it opened at 8am.

We set out from the parking lot at the end of the road that is only a matter of steps from the Somersville Townsite, one of the five coal mining towns that thrived from 1850 to 1905 when miners extracted four million tons of low grade coal from the Mount Diablo Coalfield. While the coal was an inferior quality, the mines were close to San Francisco where ships,

railroads, and industry hungered for fuel. When Mount Diablo coal was eventually replaced by higher quality coal and petroleum products, sandstone mining flourished for awhile. Now, the hills belong to the cattle and sheep.

We followed the Nortonville Trail up to the Rose Hill Cemetery perched on the bare grass slope and clearly visible from below.

Few things stir the imagination like an old cemetery. Dating from 1865, scores of people are buried in Rose Hill, but many plots remain unmarked, remnants of vandalism that occurred prior to 1973 when EBRPD acquired the property.

Across a little divide above the cemetery, we dropped down to the Nortonville Townsite. Except for some mine tailings and several information placards, one would hardly imagine that Nortonville was ever there, much less a once-bustling community of 1,000 persons.

Over the next two miles, we rose steadily above the bare grassy slopes into a thicket of manzanita and blue oaks, and finally into a lovely forest of Coulter pines, a species at the very northern boundary of its habitat. Over there, lovely views of Mt. Tamalpais. To the north, a wide view of the Delta. A bit farther right, a great view across the Central Valley.

With clearer air, we certainly would have seen the Sierra.

After the long descent back to the Somersville Townsite, we walked up to the Greathouse Visitor Center, which is in and underground chamber at the end of a tunnel cut by miners in the 1920s.

Alas, that visitor center does not open until March.

We came to walk the trails and enjoy the countryside, but much of the bustle at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve centers around the mining history and attractions near the Somersville Townsite.

There is plenty left to do on a second visit.

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Witness Cirque du Soleil’s 42nd production and first-ever experience on ice, Crystal. Enjoy world-class ice skaters and acrobats challenging the laws of gravity while telling the story of Crystal and her exhilarating quest to fulfill her destiny. Cirque du Soleil meets the ice in the only Northern California engagement of Crystal Wednesday, March 28-Sunday, April 1 at SAP Center at San Jose, 525 W. Santa Clara St, San Jose. For more information, showtimes and tickets, visit cirquedusoleil.com/crystal.

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The Anza Expedition Hike will be held Saturday, March 31, 10am-12:30pm at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, 550 Palm Ave. Visit openspaceauthority.org.

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DUELING PIANOS Enjoy an evening of fast, funny and unforgettable entertainment with Dueling Pianos International.

Experience two sharp witted, incredibly talented musicians with two grand pianos playing music including classic rock, country, hard rock, Top 40 and more.

Attendees will also enjoy a threecourse dinner by executive chef Mark Johnson Saturday, March 31, 6-10pm at Granada Theatre,

ROCKABILLY BLUES Experience Sweet Daddy & The Bad Cats as they rock the Ale House with their brand of countryfied rockabilly blues with a Texas twist. Enjoy music from Freddy Fender, The Texas Tornados, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more mixed with great danceable original rockabilly blues Friday, April 6, 7-10pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St, Unit B24, Hollister. Visit tinyurl.com/y75nkesm.

WIZARDING SYMPHONY Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the screen while experiencing the music of Symphony Silicon Valley as it performs Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert.

Symphony Silicon Valley will delight audiences with performances of Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable, award winning score while the film plays in high definition on a 40-foot screen in three upcoming performances.

Don’t miss the magic Saturday, April 7, 2:30pm or 7:30pm and Sunday, April 8, 1:30pm at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose.

For tickets and information, visit symphonysiliconvalley.org.

FREE FILM SERIES Don’t miss the free film series, “Women in Film,” presented by The National Steinbeck Center and Maya Cinemas. The film series runs through April 30 and kicks off the 2018 Steinbeck Festival that will explore “The Women of Steinbeck’s World.” Enjoy a free screening of Julia, the 1977 Oscar-

SELF-CARE SUPPORT Find out more about self-care at Healing Strong Morgan Hill. Participants are encouraged to thrive when conditions like cancer, autoimmune or any other condition is present in the body. Healing Strong believes there is nothing more powerful than people coming together to support each other, especially in times of healing. Connect and learn with others who are healing naturally Thursday, April 12, 6:30-8:30pm at Healing Strong Morgan Hill, 503 Vineyard Town Center, Morgan Hill. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y8ksoosj.

OPEN STUDIOS Join San Benito County Arts Council at its Open Studios and experience this year’s group of talented, dynamic artists while participating in a self-guided tour of artists’ studios throughout San Benito County. This year’s tour features 29 local artists and artisans and showcases works in painting, photography, pottery & ceramics, stained-glass, jewelry and more.

Learn more about the process of making art, meet the artists, and view and purchase original works of art Saturday and Sunday, April 14-15. Visit sanbenitoarts.org.

PHOTO CHALLENGE Enjoy Hollister Hills SVRA’s variety of trail systems while participating in a photo challenge adventure—a self-guided challenge that focuses on categories including motorcycle/ATV, 4X4, mountain biking/hiking and equestrian riding. The first 100 participants to complete the challenge will receive a prize. Participate in the photo challenge through June 30 at Hollister Hills SVRA, 7800 Cienega Road. For challenge rules and information, visit tinyurl.com/ ydftyg94.

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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.

LOCAL BEER Explore beers from local breweries at Local Beer Thursday at Vertigo Coffee Roasters— a strictly “Locals Only” event, and on Thursdays from 2pm to close, draft beer is just $5. Enjoy beers featured from breweries in San Benito, Monterey, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties that are always fresh, exciting and delicious. Discover a new local favorite, Thursday, April 5, 2-6pm at Vertigo Coffee Roasters, 81 Fourth St, San Juan Bautista. Visit vertigocoffee.com.

winning drama, with introduction by Jennifer Grohol, Professor of History and Social Science at Harnell and Monterey Peninsula Colleges. Don’t miss this installment of this free series Monday, April 9, 6-9pm at Maya Cinemas Salinas, 153 Main St, Salinas. For more information, visit steinbeck.org.

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We are honored to pay tribute to our valued physicians. We are proud of their commitment to provide quality, compassionate health care to the residents of our community.

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Kaveh Akhbari, DPM - Podiatry Damon Alavekios, MD - Orthopedics Zarin Amin, DO - OB/GYN Mohammad Al-Hasan, MD - Internal Medicine/ED Aytac Apaydin, MD - Urology Ralph Armstrong, DO - OB/GYN Annamalai Ashokan, MD - Pain Management Aslam Barra, MD - OB/GYN Danica Barron, MD - Emergency Medicine Rebeka Barth, MD - Emergency Medicine Kelli Beingesser, MD - OB/GYN Luke Bi, MD - Gastroenterology Lawrence Birndorf, MD - Ophthalmology Michael Bogey, MD - Emergency Medicine Daniel Braslau, MD - Radiology Martin Bress, MD - Internal Medicine/Cardiology Lawrence Burchett, MD - Emergency Medicine David Carl, MD - Pathology Benedict Carota, MD - Family Practice Raymond Carrillo, MD - Nephrology Dina Casparro, DPM - Podiatry R. Carter Clements, MD - Emergency Medicine Peter Coelho, MD - Family Practice John Crowder, MD - Ophthalmology Eric Del Piero, MD - Ophthalmology Russell Dedini, MD - Orthopedics Michael Dicus, MD - Nephrology Ly Do, MD - Radiation Oncology Morteza Dowlatshahi, MD - Radiation Oncology Robert Evans, MD - Emergency Medicine Joseph Ezer, MD - Pulmonology Taynet Febles, MD - Infectious Disease Jack Fisher, DPM - Podiatry

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It’s all about...

The Cross Good Friday Service March 30 at 7pm Churches of Hollister WORSHIP AS ONE

Location: CHRIST FELLOWSHIP 2066 SAN BENITO ST

MUSICAL THEATER The T Sisters began performing at a young age and were influenced by their parents’ love of music. that makes it easier—from sharing similar interests in food to sharing hotel rooms.

Mostly, for the trio, it’s hard to turn work off and the lines between business and family blur.

“We spend a of of time together and are trying to evolve and grow as a group—can’t turn that off,” she says.

Chloe says the best thing about working together as sisters is that they’re very much on the same page about their goals.

“Everybody is equally committed to the project,” she says. “I know that can be an issue among bands, but we have a lot of practice balancing those things. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”

T Sisters in concert benefits the 104-year-old Aromas Community Grange Hall, located at the corner of Rose and Bardue Avenues in Aromas. The show begins at 4:30pm, with the doors opening at 3:30pm for dinner and drinks (available separately). Tickets are available for $20 online at Brownpapertickets.com and Marshall’s Market in Aromas. Call 831.332.5411

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Seeger and popularized years later

by Peter, Paul and Mary in 1962.

Similar to other protest songs that inspire one to pause, the T-Sister’s version, written by Chloe is an exploration of our broad, often trigger-happy use of social media— specifically the ambivalence that’s experienced in the interaction.

“There is something very modern about being able to shout out your opinion and being able to change it the very next day,” Chloe says.

The added burden and irony is that it’s hard to hone and define what to say or what we feel in that form of protest, because it’s almost too easy.

“Having the ability to have out shouts of protest farther and wider than we ever could, ironically being the least sure of what the message should be,” she says. “Having these great tools— because everybody has those tools—there’s so much noise and contradiction.”

All the more reason to have reverence for that kind of power and use it properly.

While people are warring over ideologies, the T Sisters pull it together at home and on the road.

Chloe acknowledges that while travel together can be challenging at times, there’s a simplicity to it

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HOME & GARDEN

Fuzzy, but not friends infestations can become a problem.

As sapsuckers, citrus mealybugs pierce fruit, leaves, and young stems, to get at the sap. They also feed on tender, new growth. As they feed, mealybugs leave behind a trail of honeydew that attracts ants, and creates the perfect growth medium for sooty mold. Citrus mealybug feeding near fruit stems also leads to fruit drop. This feeding also reduces fruit quality. Trees fail to thrive and are prone to infestation by disease and other pests. In addition to oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit, citrus mealybugs also have a taste for ornamental plants, such as tulips, coleus, cyclamen, begonias, and dahlias.

Natural Controls

PREVENTION The first step to controlling citrus mealybugs is to monitor trees in the spring

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for signs of ant trails, sooty mold, and egg clusters.

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If you have citrus trees, you likely have citrus mealybugs

ousin to scale insects, these tiny local pests are often overlooked.

At first, you may see some sooty mold on a few leaves, an ant trail, or, finally, a telltale cluster of fuzzy white, tucked under leaves or in crevices. Left unchecked, mealybugs can scar fruit and cause chlorosis, early leaf and fruit drop, and poor tree health.

By KATE RUSSELL

Citrus mealybug All mealybugs are soft, flat, ovalshaped critters with segmented bodies. The mealybugs that attack Morgan Hill citrus are covered with a white wax that also creates spines (filaments) around the outer edge and the back end. Unless you use

a hand lens, you probably won’t notice individuals, but mealybugs colonize areas, creating white, fuzzy egg clusters that are easy to spot.

When mealybug eggs hatch, the crawlers are pale yellow, with red eyes, and distinct antennae. Crawlers are not born with their protective wax coating. They begin to excrete it soon after hatching. They are called crawlers because they crawl to a feeding site, where they will continue to develop (and damage fruit) for a month or two.

Citrus mealybug damage Each female mealybug can lay hundreds of eggs, and there are usually two or three generations a year, so

The first step to controlling citrus mealybugs is to monitor your trees, especially in spring and fall, for signs of ant trails, sooty mold, and egg clusters.

Since ants will protect and farm the aphids for their honeydew, apply sticky barriers to tree trunks to block ants from protecting the aphids against natural predators. Those natural predators are your trees’ best defense against citrus mealybugs. Ladybugs, lacewings, and hoverflies will devour these pests, so avoid using broad-spectrum pesticides. For extreme infestations, you can buy an introduced predator, called the mealybug destroyer (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri). Insecticides are not recommended. Diatomaceous earth and insecticidal soaps can also be used.

Mealybugs prefer dusty conditions, so hosing trees off can make them less appealing to citrus mealybugs.

Be sure to stop by the Spring Garden Market on April 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Martial Cottle Park for all of your spring planting needs!

Kate Russell is a UCCE Master Gardener in Santa Clara county. Learn more at mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu. For more information, visit mgsantaclara. ucanr.edu or call 408.282.3105 between 9:30am-12:30pm Monday through Friday.

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