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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

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A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

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OUTDOOR JUNKIE Jim Ostdick, a 66-year-old geologist and San Juan Bautista local has walked and biked across the United States.

Walking the walk SJB’s Jim Ostdick has the surefire tonic to combat ‘nature deficit disorder’: get away from the screens and get outside

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t the age of 64, when many people dread having to walk across a parking lot, Jim Ostdick walked across America.

The goal on the moonlight walk—it’s the night before the full moon—is to, says Ostdick, “shock the system into realizing that you belong here on this planet.” Those participating are permitted a flashlight but, “put it in your pocket, and don’t pull it out unless there’s some kind of emergency. Rely on moonlight to see, let your eyes adjust, shut up and don’t talk, let it all sink in.”

Just in case walking across America isn’t enough credibility, the 66-year-old geologist has also bicycled all around the U.S. (A previous self-published book documented his bicycling adventures). He had walked the length of the Pacific Coast Trail (in chunks, over the course of several years). And generally, he has been touting a number of unique walks all around San Benito County, since retiring as a teacher from San Benito High School in 2013. It’s all part of a general effort not only to make his retirement years as vital as possible, but by his example to combat what he calls “nature deficit disorder.” ➝6

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That bears repeating: Jim Ostdick. Walked. Across. America.

Not metaphorically, not symbolically.

Literally.

He started on the Atlantic Ocean in Delaware in February 2016 and finished with his feet in the Pacific surf at Point Reyes, north of San Francisco, seven and a half months later. If you keeping score, he walked 3,322 miles on two 64-yearold, twice surgically repaired legs.

And, then, from there, he walked home to San Juan Bautista.

The story is told in Ostdick’s new book “Palomino Nation: My 2016 Crazyass Walk Across America,” in which he gives the blow-by-blow on his walking journey, which was a fundraiser for the local parks-preservation non-profit REACH San Benito.

“I averaged just shy of 20 miles a day,” said Ostdick over coffee not far from his home in San Juan. “If you’re constantly thinking about these big numbers (of miles) and how far you have to go, it’s not constructive. You have to break it down. Hikers far more skilled than I am would tell me break down into five-mile walks.

Then take your shoes off, eat a little bit, drink something and rest yourself.”

The walk across America is just the most dramatic of Ostdick’s bucket-list activities in the service of getting outside and enjoying the natural world. On Saturday, April 28, he will gather with a group of fellow outdoors lovers for a Moonlight Walk on the De Anza Trail, just outside of San Juan.

Through his walking and his books—as well as a series of pieces on the on-line resource BenitoLink—Ostdick proselytizes a lifestyle he articulates as simply, “Put yourself into contact with nature on a regular basis,” and, on a more mystical plain, “Get outside to get inside.”

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DE ANZA TRAIL Saturday, April 28, Ostdick will gather a group of fellow outdoor lovers for a Moonlight Walk just outside of San Juan.

Such a malady might be more of an issue today than ever before thanks to ever-deepening dependence on mobile devices and the addictive behavior they encourage.

Tellingly, Ostdick began his walk just as the insane 2016 election season was hitting full stride and was largely on the road during the whole spectacle.

“It was an election year, and people were at each other’s throats,” said Ostdick. “But still, unfailingly, wherever I went, people were happy to see me, and friendly in support. Of course, I’m white. I don’t present a threat to people.

I’m polite and I was walking for a cause. But people thought it was cool. They were always offering me sandwiches, water, a camping spot in their yard.”

Ostdick—whose trail name is “Palomino”—began his odyssey at the trailhead of the American Discovery Trail at Cape Henlopen in Delaware. He stuck mostly to the ADT, but improvised to save time here and there as well. One of the things that surprised Ostdick as he wandered into the American interior was how invisible the Native influence was. “The eastern part of the country is so densely populated, and there’s all these historical markers and history of the Revolution and the Civil War. But there was no mention about the people

who came before all that, really until I got to Missouri. Farther west, it was much more prevalent.”

The vast flatness of the Great Plains in Nebraska was difficult and his feet finally rebelled in the Rockies. “I had to just stop in Steamboat Springs (Colorado), and take four days off.” But wise use of lanolin and a product known as Bag Balm—a salve designed to soothe cows’ udders after milking—kept the blisters away, and he kept moving forward.

Eventually, on Oct. 1, 2016, Ostdick reached Limatour Beach at Point Reyes, where a small circle of friends and supporters awaited him. Dazed and elated, he stumbled shoeless into the Pacific; a photo of that moment is on the front of his book about the walk. The plan was to drive back to Sonoma where the conquering Ostdick would be treated with a steak dinner.

“Well, I sat down, just to dry my feet off to put my shoes back on. And suddenly, I just crashed back on the warm sand. I could just feel all this tension seep out of me back into the earth. It was kind of like—I’m not exaggerating—the earth telling me ‘Welcome home.’ Behind my sunglasses, I just started to cry. There I was 64 years old, blubbering about my mom and dad, crying like a baby.”

Incredibly, Ostdick took another 10 days and walked south from mission to mission until ➝ 15

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Head to downtown Hollister for the sixth annual Wine & Beer Stroll. Participants will tour through participating businesses that will be paired with a local winery or brewery and will enjoy a one ounce pour of wine or two ounce taste of beer at each stop.

Saturday, May 5, 1-5pm in Downtown Hollister. Purchase tickets in person at the Hollister Downtown Association Office or visit, downtownhollister.org.

Experience San Benito Stage Company’s Spring Musical, The Grunch. Inspired by The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, The Grunch tells the story of grumpy sixthgrader Rudy Grunch’s perfect plan to ruin the annual school musical for everyone. Find out if the spirit of theatre will prevail Friday - Saturday, April 27-28, 7pm nightly at San Benito Stage Company, 336 Fifth St. Visit sanbenitostage.org.

Let the moon illuminate the way on a moonlight walk along the wide and kind De Anza Trail. Join Jim Ostdick before the walk for a talk about what to expect and the phases of the moon.

Register in advance and bring water and a light snack. Don’t miss the first organized Walking San Benito event Saturday, April 28, 7:30pm, at Juan Bautista De Anza Historic Trailhead, Old Stagecoach Road. For registration, information and detailed directions, visit reachsanbenito.org.

Don’t miss the limited engagement of El Teatro Campesino’s signature piece, La Carpa de los Rasquachis (The Tent of the Underdogs).

This production was created by the original ensemble and presents the epic life story of the farmworker in America. Enjoy Mexican ballads that tell of life’s tragedies with ironic, good humor set to live music. Tuesday, May 1-Saturday, May 6, 8pm and Sunday, May 6, 2pm at El Teatro Campesino, 705 Fourth St. Visit lacarpa.brownpapertickets.com.

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THEATER

A hard knock life

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ROWDY KIDS South Valley Civic Theatre’s 2018 cast of ‘Annie Jr.’ rehearses for its Friday, April 20 debut.

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he cast of the South Valley Civic Theatre’s production of the musical “Annie Jr.” is made up entirely of young people—and two dogs.

Golden retrievers Bailey, 6, and Mason, 5, will share the crucial role of the title character’s canine companion Sandy.

At a rehearsal recently at the organization’s warehouse off Joleen Street in Morgan Hill, producer Kathy Tom exhorted the children in the cast not to play or otherwise interact with the canine actors, whose focus needs to be entirely on Tegan Leong, playing the role of Annie.

“We want our dogs to do just as good a job as you do,” said Tom. “If you distract them, they’re not going

to say ‘Never mind, I’m working.’ No hands, no petting. You say ‘oh yeah, there’s a dog’ and walk away from it.”

Earlier in the rehearsal, before the entire cast had arrived, Tegan worked with Bailey, who happens to be Tom’s pet, on the beginning of the show’s signature tune, “Tomorrow.” Bailey needed to be summoned from hiding out of view of the dogcatcher (played temporarily by Tegan’s mother, Liana), and then come to Tegan after being called by the name Sandy.

It was a balancing act for everyone.

“The biggest problem is when we have a lot more people around; I’m thinking of the audience,” said Tom. Bailey, with a golden’s friendly smile and wagging tail, did as commanded, as well as practicing his entrance of crossing from stage

right to stage left in silhouette behind a scrim.

Dog trainer Sherry Boyer was on hand to give advice.

“The dog is a character and we have to give him his space,” she said.

Tegan, who is 13, is a veteran of SVCT shows, having first performed in “Oliver Twist” when she was 9.

“Annie Jr.” is her first starring role.

“It’s difficult, very difficult,” she said, “to have a character who’s on stage 90 percent of the time.”

Tegan, a seventh grade student at Oakwood School, has been working with a private vocal coach to strengthen her singing.

Opposite Tegan on the experience level is James Tuttle as Daddy Warbucks. A seventh grade student at Britton Middle School, James said he was “uneasy” with the singing at first but now is “pretty comfortable” with it. He also plays trumpet during the show’s overture.

He was encouraged by his mother to audition for the show. It’s too soon to say, however, whether he’ll stick with acting, although he’s enjoying the Daddy Warbucks style.

“I like that basically I’m the man of the house. If I want to do something, I can do it,” he said.

The show, designed to be acted entirely by children, is a trimmeddown version of the Broadway musical “Annie,” with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charmin and book by Thomas Meehan. It’s about 90 minutes long versus the 2-½ hours of the fulllength show, but the basics are all there: a rowdy crop of orphans, the dog, the well-known songs.

It’s ideal for community theater troupes because it allows “as many kids to find themselves on stage as possible,” said Tom. “We’re just hoping to give the kids a good theatrical experience.”

“Annie Jr.” South Valley Civic Theatre. April 20-May 12 at Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Tickets $16-$25. svct.org; 800.838.3006.

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Walk A Mile in Her Shoes to raise awareness about gender violence and help end sexual assault. Participants will don high heels and attempt to walk one mile through downtown Hollister. Men, women, youth and families are welcome to register as individuals or volunteers, or to join or create a team. Proceeds benefit Emmaus House Domestic Violence Shelter and Community Solutions. Saturday, April 28, 10am at the corner of San Benito and Fourth Streets, Hollister.

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HOLLISTER CHILDREN’S FUNDRAISER Enjoy a fun afternoon event at Sip, Savor & Celebrate, a benefit for CASA of San Benito County. This event features great wine, heavy

hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, auctions, raffles and more. Proceeds will provide advocacy, support and services to foster children from the community. Saturday, April 28, 2-5pm at Eden Rift Vineyards, 10034 Cienega Road. For tickets and information, visit casasanbenito.org.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE San Benito County Arts Council presents Red Altar, An American Story. This free community multimedia performance deals with immigration, migration and the founding of the fishing industry in Carmel Bay in the 1850s. The performance features Eth-Noh-Tec, Asian American Kinetic Storytelling Theater, engaging the audience in a performance of rhythmic storytelling, physical theatre, choreography and ancient wisdom. Enjoy this free family friendly performance Sunday, April 29, 2-3pm at San Benito High School Auditorium, 1220 Monterey St. Visit sanbenitoarts.org.

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Cinco de Mayo with Sin Dokumentos at the Alehouse. Get up and dance to Sin Dokumentos as they cover music from Latino Rock, Cumbia and Salsa with contemporary English pop and rock mixed in. Enjoy lots of food and 40 beers on tap Saturday, May 5, 7-10pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St. For more information, visit sindokumentos. com.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA INDIAN MARKET Head to the 34th California Indian Market and Peace Dance to experience Native American artists, dancers, drummers

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This event features Xipe Totec Aztec Dancers celebrating Cinco de Mayo and AmVets Peace Dance honoring military veterans and active duty. Attendees will also enjoy book signings, Indian Fry Bread, and native foods, arts and crafts. Saturday-Sunday, May 5-6, 10am-6pm at San Juan School, 100 Nyland Dr. Visit peacevision.net.

of Steinbeck’s World, celebrates the women Steinbeck knew, created through his books and those who influenced mid-century American culture. The festival features tours, films, seminar talks, receptions, banquets and more. Friday, May 4 at various locations in Monterey and Saturday-Sunday, May 5-6 at the National Steinbeck Center, One Main St. For information, schedules and tickets, visit Steinbeck.org.

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This production runs Friday, April 27-Saturday, May 19 at Limelight Actors Theater, 7341 Monterey St. For information, showtimes and tickets, visit limelightactorstheater. com.

STEINBECK FESTIVAL Head to the annual Steinbeck Festival for a three-day celebration of John Steinbeck’s enduring legacy. The 2018 Steinbeck Festival, The Women

MUSICAL THEATER Witness as Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical offers a fresh, remarkably personal and poignant picture of the woman whose unparalleled

Don’t miss The GardenShoppe’s Derby Day Party on the evening of the Kentucky Oaks Race, the night before The Kentucky Derby. Enjoy prizes for fanciest outfit and hat, live music, horse racing trivia, raffles and more.

Tickets include Kentucky style hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Guests must be over 21, beer and wine sold on site. Please note stiletto heels are prohibited in the bar. Friday, May 4, 6-10pm at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St, Hollister. Call 831.801.6049.

Head to The Great San Juan Bautista Rib Cook Off where award winning rib teams will compete for the titles of Best Ribs and Best Sauce. Enjoy live music, more than 100 arts and crafts booths, pony rides and more. New this year, the public is invited to enter the Backyard BBQ Competition, an amateur grill master division. Arrive hungry Saturday, May 5, 10am-6pm and Sunday, May 6, 10am-5pm along Third St, San Juan Bautista. Visit thegreatsanjuanbautistaribcookoff.com.

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Enjoy a strolling Mariachi Band, cuisine to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and a Spring Vendor Fair featuring more than 20 vendors. Saturday, May 5, 10am-3pm at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave. For information, call 408.779.2145.

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RELIGION

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SOUTHERN SAFFRON Learn why Buddhist monks wear orange robes

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Sunday, April 29 during ICSC’s “Faith of Our Neighbors” event.

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or nearly one-tenth of the world’s population, Buddhist practice is where adherents go to find their center.

Buddhism is prized the world over for its peaceful philosophy and mindfulness practice geared toward ridding oneself of suffering.

But this way of life or path isn’t just for Buddhists—it’s available to adherents of other religions too.

That’s part of the mission at the Dhammakaya Meditation

Center Silicon Valley where abbot Piyawajago Bhikkhu and his staff teach and practice Buddhist meditation in the Theraveda philosophy and where, on April 29 the Dhammakaya Meditation Center will open its doors to a Q&A as part of its first collaborative effort with the Interfaith Community of South County (ICSC).

This event is part of the ICSC’s “Faith of our Neighbors” series, in which various religious entities

invite the community to come and learn about faiths different from their own.

Center coordinator Rose Wimonrat Well says she believes people will be surprised to learn Buddhism is very simple and easy.

“What we teach is the practical Buddhism,” says Wimonrat.

“They don’t have to be Buddhist to learn these principals. They can use it in their daily lives no matter who they are.”

Wimonrat says the meditation techniques taught at the center are known as the Middle Way—a tradition that originated in Thailand. She says the techniques are accessible to all regardless of faith, age, or gender and attendees will be invited to learn these techniques on April 29.

“There are a lot of benefits to practicing this type of meditation,” says Wimonrat. “For example stress management—it can increase clarity or self awareness.

You’re able to be more in the present moment and therefore you are able to enjoy the happiness of being in the present moment.”

Wimonrat said the center offers its classes free of charge, including an Introduction to Middle Way Meditation, Journey to Inner Peace, a seven-week life enrichment program and a mobile meditation. “Mobile meditation is a session where people invite our teaching monk to their office, their house, their apartment to learn about mediation,” Wimonrat says. “The topic can be customized to their interests.

And right now the most popular request is for work life balance.”

‘Faith of Our Neighbors: Buddhism and The Art of Meditation’ Sunday, April 29, 2018, 4-6pm, Dhammakaya Meditation Center Silicon Valley, 280 Llagas Road in Morgan Hill. Follow ICSC on Facebook: @InterfaithCommunityofSouthCounty

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SUCCULENT CLASS Learn how to care for succulents and create a unique one of a kind planter at The GardenShoppe’s Succulent Planting Class. Participants will choose from a wide variety of containers, plants and accessories to fit all budgets. Beverages and limited snacks will be available for purchase. The whole family is invited Saturday, April 28, 3-4pm at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St, Hollister. Visit tinyurl.com/y8ea7ac6.

LUMINARA FESTIVAL

Light up the sky with messages of hope, love and remembrance written on a personal lantern at the Luminara Festival. Experience an evening of connection, inspiration and magic with the timeless tradition of the hanging lantern festival. Reconnect with loved ones through music, inspiring story and the lantern ceremony and enjoy live music, food trucks and more. Tickets include lantern with swag bag and inspirational message, children 12 and under enjoy free admission with parent or guardian. Saturday, April 28, 6pm at Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center, 16500 Condit Road, Morgan Hill. Visit luminarafestival.com/san-jose-lp1-feb/.

story unfold of Annie’s orphanage escapades, quest to locate her long lost parents and the new home that she comes upon while singing along to familiar tunes. Now playing through Saturday, May 12 at Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road. Visit svct.org.

PAINT PARTY Join ARTICulture for a fun mixed medium butterfly themed party. All supplies will be provided to make and take a fun, colorful butterfly themed masterpiece. Seating is limited,

BACKCOUNTRY WEEKEND Don’t miss Henry W. Coe State Park’s Coe Backcountry Weekend.

Drive 11 miles into the park’s interior at the south entrance and enjoy the day, camp, or backpack. Bring a bike, horse or fishing pole and enjoy kids’ activities, guided hikes and rides or exploring alone. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. FridaySunday, April 27-29 at the Henry

FERRARI CHALLENGE Ferrari enthusiasts and motorsport fans are invited to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca as the Ferrari Challenge North America returns. Witness a field of Ferrari race cars take on the challenging 2.238 miles of iconic track Thursday-Sunday, May 3-6 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas.

Various ticket and camping packages are available, visit weathertechraceway.com.

BELLY DANCING Learn basic belly dancing techniques in KULA Yoga’s beginner belly dancing class. Participants will explore the fundamental movements of belly dancing at a pace set for beginners. Discover a deeper connection to the body while

FREE COMICS Don’t miss the 16th annual Free Comic Book Day hosted by Bill’s Bullpen. Stop by, pick up a free comic, enter the raffle for great prizes and be sure to take a picture with favorite superheroes.

Join the fun Saturday, May 5, 10am-8pm at Bill’s Bullpen Baseball Cards & Comics, 207 Fourth St, Hollister. For more information, call 831.636.1180.

VINEYARD YOGA Enjoy the morning while taking a 75 minute outdoor, all levels yoga class overlooking the Solis Vineyard.

Attendees will taste a variety of wines at their leisure at free wine tasting following class. Please bring a yoga mat. Enjoy Yoga in the Vineyard Sunday, May 6, 10:30am–noon at Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy.

For more information visit soliswinery.com.

RESOURCE FAIR Connect with local organizations and resources providing services for special needs children, teens and adults at the Fourth Annual Special Needs Resource Roundup. Enjoy activities for the whole family including vendor booths, performances, carnival games, refreshments, freebies, a petting zoo and more.

Get information, tips and more at this free event Saturday, May 12, 10am-2pm at San Benito High School, 1220 Monterey St, Hollister.

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GARDEN TOUR Spend the Saturday before Mother’s Day on The Aromas Country Garden Tour, featuring Artists in the Gardens.

Tour lovely, unique gardens throughout Aromas and meet wonderful Aromas Hill Artisans artists in every garden. Don’t miss this fantastic garden tour Saturday, May 12, 10am-4pm throughout Aromas. For more information, visit aromashillsartisans.com.

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be sure to purchase tickets ahead of time. Get creative Friday, April 27, 6-8pm at ARTI-Culture, 910 Monterey St. #220, Hollister.

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FARMERS’ MARKET Head to the Hollister Downtown Association’s Certified Farmers’ Market. Don’t miss this weekly downtown event featuring vendors selling the very best in fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers, specialty goods and more. Also enjoy handcrafted items, information booths, live entertainment and children’s activities. Free admission every week beginning Wednesday, May 2, 3-7:30pm on San Benito St. between Fourth and Seventh Streets, Hollister. Visit downtownhollister. org/certified-farmers-market/.

improving confidence and the core. No experience is necessary at this fun class Friday, May 4, 6:458pm at KULA Yoga, 350 Sixth St, Hollister. For more information, visit kulayogasbc.com.

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Wine Auction Two decades of community history

By LAURA NESS

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amala Meador, President of the Morgan Hill Community Foundation, says the South Valley Wine Auction this year will benefit many charitable organizations in the community for the first time in its 20-year history. The Foundation is partnering with the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley, great local restaurants and 15 other charities to bring new energy to this annual evening of fun, food, frivolity and philanthropy. The buzz is in the air, with half the VIP tickets for the May 11 event already sold.

“We are thrilled to be able to host an event that really represents the philanthropic spirit of South County in a very demonstrative way,” says Meador. “We will be pairing the Charities and the Wineries

together in a way that highlights the Charity. We want this event to bring donors into direct contact with the people that their money serves so that we can create a more lasting and meaningful connection. As we raise our wine glasses, we are also raising our awareness of causes in our community and giving a clearer pathway to contribute.”

Working with a professional auctioneer and event planner instrumental in growing the Sonoma Valley Wine Auction to a multi-million dollar fundraising affair, Meador eventually hopes to make the SVWA one of the premier wine auctions in the state.

Tickets and information: southvalleywineauction.org

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Master of Science in Software Engineering specialization in Cybersecurity

SAN BENITO Jim Ostdick has lived in San Juan Bautista since 2005—longer than any other place in his 66 years.

Old Confederacy. On the near horizon is a bike ride north to south along the eastern edge of California and Nevada. It’s a trip that for most people would be the physical accomplishment of a lifetime. But for a man who just walked across America, such a trip is a footnote.

“I’m getting old,” he laughed.

“We’ll see how I feel, but a threeor four-week bicycle trip, going 25 to 40 miles a day sounds good. It’ll be part of a full lunar cycle. I love being in rhythm with that. It’s one of those things, while you still can, you just gotta do it.”

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San Juan, where he did what he often does, have breakfast at the Mission Café.

Ostdick was born in Orange County in the days before Disneyland. He had moved from place to place, he said, before discovering San Benito County in 2005, and has now lived longer in San Benito than any other place before it. He is an unabashed evangelist for the rural beauty of San Benito. “You take a bike ride out to Pinnacles, south of Tres Pinos, and all that’s still the old California, what it used to look like (before urbanization). I want people to appreciate what we have here, that other places (in the Bay Area) have already lost.”

He is not interested, however, in taking up residence as San Benito’s trail guru. “I’ve got this jones about traveling,” he said. “I really have a hard time sitting still for very long.”

In that spirit, Ostdick is dreaming up new adventures, maybe Alaska, maybe Route 66, maybe re-creating the Underground Railroad route through parts of the

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Cerrato in Hollister is Now Selling!

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Price, plans and terms are effective on the date of publication and subject to change without notice. Depictions of homes or other features are conceptual. Decorative items and other items shown may be decorator suggestions that are not included in the purchase price and availability may vary. Persons in photos do not reect racial preference and housing is open to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Š 2018 Century Communities.

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