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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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Newto Place Fly Flying Colors Dance and Fitness opens at a new location

BY JENNY ARBIZU PHOTOGRAPHS BY MARISA DURAN

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my Redmond Waran can clearly remember her first dance class at the tender age of 5.

“I remember learning all five ballet foot positions,” she beams.

“Even when I wasn't taking class, I would practice them all the time.”

Waran’s fondness for the art of dance can be traced back to those first lessons, where she remembers wearing butterfly wings and dancing like “beautiful butterflies” around the room.

“I thought it was awesome!”

These fond memories were just seedlings that would eventually grow into a lifetime love of dance and lead Waran to open her very own dance studio in Hollister in 2013.

Waran even gave her studio a moniker possibly ripped from her beloved childhood memory of dancing with wings: Flying Colors Dance and Fitness.

While the San Benito High School graduate originally had plans to teach the fundamentals of dance at a college level, Waran says it wasn’t until her first teaching job at the Bay Area’s Tiffany's Dance Academy that she fell in love with teaching children, especially the youngest dancers.

“I just adored passing on what I knew about dance to kids and seeing how excited the kids were to learn about dance,” she says. “It was a total blast!”

Her repertoire of work proves her qualifications. After earning

her undergraduate degree in theater arts (dance) from UC Santa Cruz, she received her MFA in dance, choreography and performance from University of Hawaii, Manoa in 2008.

In high school Waran lived with her mom in Sonora for a couple of years so she could take classes with Suzanne Stallen Katsartsky, a former soloist with the San Francisco Ballet. “[Katsartsky’s] teaching style was very traditional, disciplined and strict,” Waran says. “Under her tutelage I developed a true love of ballet technique and an appreciation for the discipline and skill involved in studying ballet.”

Waran began her studio with just six students, five years later, she has 145 each week.

ON POINT Five-year-old dance and fitness studio finds a new home in Hollister.

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OPEN HOUSE Flying Colors Dance and Fitness invites the public Saturday,

Aug. 18 and is offering a free gift to its first 25 registrants.

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Colors creates a very welcoming space for her dancers, dance families and dance teachers.

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“We totally outgrew our last location” on Lana Way, she says, adding that her previous location had only 625 square feet of dance studio space.

“Most of our classes sold out last year, and our lobby space was always really crowded with parents,” Waran says. “It was time to move.”

Waran was lucky enough to find a downtown location at 320 Fourth St. that she thought would attract more foot traffic.

“We were located out by the

airport/industrial park area before and had no walk-ins or street view,” she recalls. “I had to grow the studio through positive word of mouth and a lot of marketing.”

Since her move on July 9, she’s already had walk-ins visit her sprawling 2,800-plus-square-foot studio, which has two dance studios and two comfortable waiting areas.

And she’s hoping for more walkins on Saturday, Aug. 18, when her new studio holds its open house from 1-4pm, with a ribbon cutting event at 1:30pm. The studio will offer a free gift to the first 25 guests who register for classes and will offer 20 percent off dance apparel purchases.

Visitors will be able to learn about the many classes the studio offers, such as the classical dance styles (ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary) and creative movement classes for younger students, as well as Zumba Kids and Zumba Kids, Jr. classes.

They can also learn about the studio’s Mommy and Me class, Intellidance, which Waran says not only helps newborns to 5-yearolds with cognitive, emotional and physical development, but also brings moms together—“especially new moms”—for friendship and support.

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OUT & ABOUT WATSONVILLE

ART AUCTION

MT. MADONNA OVERNIGHT

Take home gorgeous art in support of independent journalism at Mexico de mis Amores: Art Auction, benefiting Voices of Monterey Bay, the Watsonville Film Festival and Tara Home, a Buddhist-based hospice service. Enjoy art, food, performances and more at this silent auction featuring beautiful Mexican pottery, alebrijes, tapestries and more. Thursday, Aug. 23, 6-8pm at Jardines De San Juan, 115 Third St, San Juan Bautista.

For information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/y7kqjbwx.

Join the Bay Area Ridge Trail at the first Mount Madonna Overnight.

Bring food, tents and sleeping gear, join hikes for all levels of hikers on both Saturday and Sunday and enjoy the Saturday night community campfire with complimentary S’mores, and fresh coffee and supplies for trail lunches on Sunday.

Saturday, Aug. 18, 4pm-Sunday, Aug. 19, 1pm at Mount Madonna County Park, 7850 Pole Line Road.

For information and tickets, visit ridgetrail.org.

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HOLLISTER

VAQUERO HERITAGE

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER

Head to the Vaquero Heritage Days and enjoy a show and sale featuring Vaquero-style art, gear, exhibits, horsemanship demonstrations, entertainment and more. Also enjoy raffles valued at $1,000 and more, special guests and nightly dinners and concerts - tickets sold separately. Proceeds benefit St. Francis Retreat on Historic Rancho San Justo. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17-19 at St. Francis Retreat, 549 Mission Vineyard Road, San Juan Bautista. For ticket information and event schedule, visit vaqueroheritagedays.com.

Support the second annual San Benito High School Band Mattress Fundraiser. Purchase a new mattress from quality name brands including Simmons Beautyrest for up to 50 percent off. This sale is one day only and all profits will go directly to the San Benito High School Band. Sunday, Aug. 19, 10am-5pm at San Benito High School, 1220 Monterey St. Visit tinyurl.com/y936u39n.

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FLYING COLORS DANCE & FITNESS

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ISLAND STYLE Waran received her MFA in dance, choreography and performance from the University of Hawaii, Manoa.

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be at the open house, all who include Raeann Collison (who specializes in tap dance), Kimberly Giles (Intellidance and creative movement instructor), and Veronica Vasquez (certified Zumba and Zumba Kids instructor).

Giles says she is very excited to be in a bigger space that is able to accommodate more dancers and their families. “[Waran] creates a very welcoming space for her dancers, dance families and dance teachers,” Giles says. “Her passion and love for dance really shines through in everything she does. Amy is an amazing dance teacher...among other things!”

Parents agree. Jennifer Brummet, who’s daughter is a student at the studio, says Waran’s love for dance is evident in the way she teaches.

“Amy inspires her students to do better and be better than they think they can be,” Brummet says.

“You will not meet a kinder, more genuine person than Amy. Any parent looking to enrich their child

through dance should hope they can find someone as special as Amy and her wonderful studio.”

Waran’s younger sister, Kaitlyn Redmond, who learned ballet from her sister, is thrilled that Waran has the new space to teach the youngsters.

“The new studio is an amazing space; Amy worked so hard to make it the best it can be for both students and the parents of the younger dancers,” she says. “I couldn’t be more proud of my sister. She turned her passion into a successful career that makes her happy to go to work every day. It’s admirable.”

As for Waran, she couldn’t imagine having it any other way. “I can't remember a time that I didn't want to dance,” Waran says. “I just came out loving it!”

Flying Colors Dance and Fitness is located 320 Fourth St. in downtown Hollister. For more information, visit flyingcolorsdance.com.

Contact the studio at 831.313.2302 or at info@flyingcolorsdance.com.

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CANOPY COURSE WEEKEND

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Retired Army Ranger Greg Windmiller, national champion, world medalist and multiple record holder in canopy piloting, will conduct a Canopy Course Weekend at Skydive Hollister. Saturday’s Essential Skills Courses feature a canopy course, packing class and B License test, and are designed for participants to smoothly move into Sunday’s Advanced Canopy Course that teaches advanced techniques and is designed for jumpers that have already been through a basic canopy course.

Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25 and Aug. 26, 7:45am check in each day at Skydive Hollister, 234 B Skylane Dr, Hollister. Visit tinyurl.com/yal8z8jn.

HOLLISTER JEWELRY MAKING Join the exclusive Dichroic Glass jewelry-

making party at ARTI-Culture art studio and learn how to fuse dichroic glass to create a pendant or earrings.

Dichroic glass is multicolored with

reflective properties similar to the appearance of colors seen when oil mixes with water or rainbow patterns that shift within a soap bubble. Friday, Aug. 17, 6-8pm at ARTI-Culture, 910 Monterey St. Visit tinyurl.com/y9actwmy.

WINE PAIRING Save the date for a Twisted Cedar Wine Tasting and Food Pairing event. Twisted Cedar Wine supports the Cedar Band of the Paiute Indian Tribe in Utah, and a tribal representative will be in attendance. Space is limited, and attendees must be 21 or over.

Saturday, Aug. 18, 6-10pm at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y7626kse.

SUMMER MOVIE The entire family is invited to Christ Fellowship of Hollister for a Summer Movie Night. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy popcorn, ice cream and a movie under the stars at this free event. Arrive early for snacks and to visit with friends, the movie will begin after sunset. Saturday, Aug. 18, 8-10pm at Christ Fellowship of Hollister, ECO, 2066 San Benito St. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y78fqpga.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA FIRST RESPONDERS’ DAY The San Juan Bautista City Library

Lora Schraft

QUILTING 101

Quilters of all skill levels are invited to an eight-week Quilting 101 class. Participants will begin with fabric and color selection and work through basic quilting techniques to create a traditional sampler quilt. This class will feature all aspects of quilt construction, quick piecing, hand piecing and applique, finishing and more. Quilting 101 will be held Tuesdays, Aug. 21 - Oct. 9, 6:30-9pm at Family Threads Quilt Shop, 107 The Alameda, San Juan Bautista. Visit familythreadsquiltshop.com.

Auxiliary presents First Responders’ Day. Participants are invited to meet members of the San Juan Bautista CIty Fire Department and the Gilroy Police Department. Find out what it takes to be a firefighter by getting an up-close look at a fire truck. Saturday, Aug. 18, 10-11am at San Juan Bautista City Library, 801 Second St. For information, visit tinyurl.com/yca5dbk4.

AROMAS VOLUNTEER OUTDOORS Get those hands dirty while volunteering on the land and working on various ecologically minded farm and infrastructure projects at Terra Cultura’s August Volunteer Days. Terra Cultura is a teaching farm and arts and community hub that

The 2018 Garlic City Car Show has arrived. Head to the Friday Night Show & Shine on Friday, Aug. 17, 5:30-7pm at Garlic City Casino, 8630 San Ysidro Ave, GIlroy. Then enjoy Saturday’s Car Show featuring vehicle displays from classic Model T’s and antique tractors to souped-up hot rods and muscle cars. Also enjoy three stages of live music, raffles, refreshments, shopping, a family zone and more. Saturday, August 18, 10am-6pm on Monterey Road in Downtown Gilroy. Visit gilroy.org/garlic-city-car-show.

offers education and facilities for artists, scientists, volunteers and more. Volunteer Day participants will have a fun and educational experience, with a bit of work out thrown in and will have the gratification of seeing their labor manifest into tangible results.

Saturday, Aug. 18, 9am-5pm at Terra Cultura, 1880 Cole Rd. Visit tinyurl.com/y9yxle9l.

PAICINES EQUINE YARD SALE Experience a unique yard sale of horses, tack and riding clothes and more. Enjoy a day at The Yard viewing horses for sale, shopping for great deals and enjoying a barbecue and local

Paicines wine Saturday, Aug. 18, 9am-5pm at the Yard Equine Center, 270 Browns Valley Rd. Visit tinyurl.com/y82huvfc.

GILROY CIGARS & WINE Cigar aficionados and wine enthusiasts are invited to Solis Winery for Cigars Under the Stars. Enjoy an evening of relaxation and conversation as Solis wine and port selections are combined with two special cigars. Saturday, Aug. 18, 7-10pm at Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Rd. Space is limited.

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LIVE LOOPING Composer, multi-instrumentalist, master percussionist/drummer and livelooping pioneer Rick Walker makes his debut at Credo Studio. Enjoy a creative oneman journey through sound and rhythm as Walker uses digital

live looping technology to record and play back music in real time, playing different instruments on each track. Saturday, Aug. 18, 4:30-6:30pm at Credo Studio, 1 Polk St. For information and tickets, visit rickwalker. brownpapertickets.com.

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CALLING ALL SINGERS

All singers welcome Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass

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REHEARSALS BEGIN WHEN: Monday, August 27 7:15 pm WHERE: Christ Fellowship Church 2066 San Benito Street, Hollister

FOR MORE INFORMATION 408-497-4958 • orianachorale.com

Italian American Heritage Foundation proudly presents the

ITALIAN FAMILY FESTA August 25 & 26

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History Park San Jose

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9 evening with Soulfoot and its blend of classic rock covers and original music. Soulfoot is a fourpiece band launched in 2015 that performs rock, funk, blues, pop, jazz and a little country.Friday, Aug. 17, 7-10pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St, Hollister.

For more information, visit soulfootband.com.

SURVIVAL WALK Discover what to do when lost in the woods at the Survive in a Knapsack walk at Mount Madonna. Learn how to prepare and what to bring along to figure out your location while taking an easy walk. Wear comfortable hiking gear and bring along water and snacks Saturday, Aug. 18, 1-3pm at Mt. Madonna County Park’s Hilltop Group Area, 7850 Pole Line Rd, Watsonville. For information, call 408.842.2341.

ITALIAN PARTY

Enjoy a fun filled day of food, wine and games at Fernwood Cellars’s Tuscan Day in the Grove. Experience the stunning setting and crush grapes like they did in the old days, enjoy live music and play, watch or cheer in the Bocce Challenge. Also enjoy award winning wines, a handmade wood fired pizza buffet and European style, on the spot coffee or espresso drinks. Saturday, Aug. 18, 3-7pm at Fernwood Cellars Winery, 7137 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy. Visit fernwoodcellars.com.

RIBBON CUTTING Join Flying Colors Dance & Fitness for its Open House and Ribbon Cutting Event. Check out the new downtown location and facility, enjoy refreshments and celebrate.

Guests will also have an opportunity to register for classes with the first 25 students to register receiving a free gift. Saturday, Aug. 18, 1-4pm, ribbon cutting at 1:30pm at Flying Colors Dance & Fitness, 320 Fourth St, Hollister. For more information, visit facebook.com/ flyingcolorsdanceandfitness.

EVENTS

NATURAL SCIENCE Help the Open Space Authority learn how life on the Open Space Preserves changes over time by collecting valuable scientific research data on a smartphone or tablet. Join OSA staff and docents for a fun and engaging citizen science experience, and learn how to identify and catalog plants and animals in the iNaturalist application. Sunday, Aug. 19, 8-11am at Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve, 4289 Casa Loma Rd. For more information and to register, visit openspaceauthority.org.

GARDEN RAILWAYS Don’t miss the 24th annual South County Railroad Days in Gilroy and Hollister. Join Model Railroad enthusiasts as they present their stunning model railways running through spectacular backyard gardens to benefit St. Joseph’s Center and Community Pantry. Everyone is invited to visit five backyard gardens at this public event that raises money for a worthy cause. Saturday, Aug. 18, 9am-3pm in Gilroy and Hollister.

For information, addresses and the 2018 Tour Book, visit bagrs.org.

HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENTS Relive history by traveling back to the 1800s at Roaring Camp Railroads’ summer gathering of wild and wooly mountain men.

Wander through wilderness encampments, view historic re-enactments of frontiersmen perfecting their skills, and experience the colorful and hardy lifestyles of early trappers.

Attendees will also enjoy a Chuck Wagon Barbecue lunch from noon-3pm. Saturday, Aug. 18 and Sunday, Aug. 19 at Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton. Visit roaringcamp.com/ events/mountain_Men.

SOULFOOT BAND Share an

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QUEEN TRIBUTE Relive the magic of the band Queen as Queen Nation: a Tribute to Queen takes the stage at Hollister Concerts at Pepper Tree Ranch. Queen Nation is a tribute act with a mission to pay homage to the golden age of Queen concerts. Opening performance by the Ultimate Stones Tribute to the Rolling Stones. Barbecue items, beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. Saturday, Aug. 25, 6:30-9:30pm at Pepper Tree Ranch, 500 John Smith Rd. For information and tickets, visit hollisterconcerts.com.

BIKE PARTY Riders of all kinds are invited to come together to enjoy the sites and streets of Hollister during Hollister Bike Party’s fourth ride. The party will begin downtown as cyclists enjoy a leisurely ride around Hollister, with the party continuing all evening across the county. Saturday, Aug. 25, 6:30pm-2am at 400 San Felipe Rd, Hollister. Meet at the statue of Hollister resident Eric Tognazzini on his three wheeled bike. Visit tinyurl. com/y94kknq5.

PARKS CHALLENGE Get outside and get engaged in healthy activities this summer with the REACH San Benito County Adventure Parks Challenge. This free game is hosted by the San Benito Parks Foundation and invites teams of two to four players to sign up and participate in outdoor adventures in any one of the regional parks. Take the challenge through Thursday, Sept.

20 at San Benito County Regional Parks. Visit reachsanbenito.org.

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the many types of vegetables that can be grown in fall and winter after all of the tomatoes are gone at Planning Your Fall and Winter Vegetable Garden, presented by UCCE Master Gardener Joan Cloutier. Leafy greens, root vegetables, broccoli and other cool season crops will be covered. Learn how to grow these vegetables successfully to enjoy fresh salads all year Monday, Aug. 20, 7-8:30pm at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave, Morgan Hill. Visit sccl.org.

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WINE

GOLD MEDAL Janu Goelz wins Best of Show at the Central Coast Wine Competition Alara Cellars’s 2017 Grenache Blanc.

Alara Wins Central Coast Wine Competition Winner By LAURA NESS

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very once in a while, somebody wins the lottery on their first try, or scores a 3-pointer from across the court. Janu Goelz did the equivalent by winning Best of Show at the Central Coast Wine Competition for her 2017 Alara Cellars’s 2017 Grenache Blanc, San Benito County. It was awarded a Double Gold Medal, 98 points, Best in Class, overall Best White Wine and then Best of Show.

This is the first time in the competition’s 16-year history that a grenache blanc bested everything for top honors. Nine were entered this year.

Janu, a Morgan Hill native, has been on a fast track in the wine industry over the last four years, rapidly earning her credentials, including CSW, CS, WSET3

and the Wine Executive designation from UC Davis. She started selling her wine nine months ago at the Stomping Ground, where she makes wine with her husband, Jason Goelz of Jason Stephens. The eye-catching Alara Cellars “wine meets fashion” labels are designed

by Malene Grotrian.

This is the first wine competition Janu has entered. The wine apparently made a big impression, as she received a request to have all of her wines immediately reviewed by Wine Enthusiast. Congratulations to Janu on this hole-in-one on her first round. This gal’s going places.

At the same competition, Guglielmo was awarded Best of Class/ Double Gold for their 2017 Pinot Blanc and silver for their 2015 Barbera.

GARDEN

Fire safety in the garden

GARDEN SAFETY The most combustible mulches include shredded rubber or

western red cedar, gorilla hair and pine needles.

Mulch selection makes a difference

than allowing fire to race through your landscape, create spaces that slow or stop those flames.

California state law (PRC 4291) requires that all rural homes have a 100-foot defensible space. This space helps keep you, your family and our heroic firefighters safe. While suburban homes have different laws, fire safety is still critical and fire-safe gardening just makes good sense.

Defensible space is made up of two zones. Zone 1 is a 30-foot perimeter around any structures. Keeping Zone 1 fire safe means removing all dead vegetation from the ground, roofs and rain gutters; pruning tree branches at least 10 feet away from buildings; moving

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

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ne or two minutes may be all the warning you get when it comes to fire. Fire-safe gardening around your Gilroy home can give you the time you need to get out safely.

Several years of drought have killed over a million trees in California since 2010. Most of those trees died in 2016, and more are doomed. Many local trees are not as healthy as they could be, due to drought, bark beetle infestation, and disease. These trees have more dead leaves and twigs, making them susceptible to fire. Rather

patio furniture away from trees and shrubs; and moving wood piles and other flammables into Zone 2.

Zone 2 extends 100 feet from your home. To keep Zone 2 fire safe, mow grasses to 4 inches or lower, rake up dead vegetation, and create spaces between trees and shrubs. This means removing any tree branches that are 6 feet from the ground or less, and pruning trees to be 10 to 30 feet apart, depending on the slope. Because shrubs can flame upward, they should be placed or pruned so they are three to six times their height from any trees, depending on the slope.

Mulch can add fuel to a fire, or slow its spread. The most dangerous mulches include shredded rubber or western red cedar, gorilla hair and pine needles. Pine bark nuggets, Tahoe chips and other plant biomass from tree chipping operations create a moderate risk.

Composted wood chip mulch does not create a significant fire risk.

There are no truly fire-resistant plants. Keep your home safe by planting low-growing, high-moisture plants closest to your home.

When deciding where to install plants, imagine your home in the bottom of a shallow bowl. Plants should get taller, further from buildings. This helps draw fire away, rather than closer. Despite their name, evergreens are far more flammable than hardwoods.

If fire risk is especially high, remove shrubs and vines that touch your home (plant new ones later), and rake mulch at least 5 feet away from all structures.

Create a fire safety plan. Seriously. It takes 20 minutes and could save your life.

Above all else, in case of fire, get out and stay out. Everything else is temporary.

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$1,725 $1,725 $2,200 $2,200 $2,300 $2,300 $2,000 $2,000

view view and and fax fax to: to: 408-842-3817 408-842-3817 HOLLISTER MASTER HOLLISTER MASTER BEDROOM FOR RENT BEDROOM FOR RENT

Includes 2 rooms, private bath, Includes 2 rooms, private bath, mature female preferred. mature female preferred.

Rent $900 per month Rent $900 per month Call 800.400.0219 Call 800.400.0219

RENTALS RENTALS

Country Home Country 4 Bed/2 Home Bath 4 Bed/2 Bath

$2,500 $2,500

2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment 2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment

$1,600 $1,600

2 Bed/1 Bath Duplex 2 Bed/1 Bath Duplex

$1,000 $1,000

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SPACE 600 sq. ft.

600 sq. ft.

$800 $800

STORAGE UNITS

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

127 sq. ft. to 790 sq. ft.

Margaret L. Pidd, BROKER Margaret L. Pidd, BROKER Professional

Professional Property Property Mgmt. & Sales & B, Sales 339 SeventhMgmt.

St., Ste. Hollister

339 Seventh St., Ste. B, Hollister

CALL 831.637.9273 CALL 831.637.9273 www.professionalpropertymgt.com

www.professionalpropertymgt.com

HOME HOME RENTALS RENTALS 3/1.5 3/1.5 3/2 3/2

$2,000 $2,000 $3,000 $3,000

200 Tres Pinos Road 200 Tres Pinos Road All inclusive All inclusive Tenant responsible for telephone Tenant responsible for telephone and internet, good signage, front and internet, good signage, front location, good parking. location, good parking. $750+ sec. dep. $750+ sec. dep.

Contact Marilyn Ferreire Contact Marilyn Ferreire BRE 00409787 BRE 00409787 831.635.6700 831.635.6700

Land Sales Land Sales Built-to-Suit Built-to-Suit For Sale or Lease For Sale or Lease Select Lots Have Select Lots Have Airport Access Airport Access Financing Available Financing Available airparkbusinesscenter.com

airparkbusinesscenter.com 831.684.0802 831.684.0802

HOLLISTER HOLLISTER

INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL LAND LAND 3.5 Acres for Sale

3.5 Acres forto Sale Lease or Build Suit Lease or Build to Suit IndustrIal shops shops IndustrIal For lease F or lease northpointebusinesscenter.com

330 Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1 330 Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1

northpointebusinesscenter.com

831.637.7337 831.637.7337 www.pivetticompany.com

HOLLISTER RENTAL PROPERTIES HOLLISTER RENTAL PROPERTIES For more information, call

831.637.4297 831.637.4297

For more information, call 831.637.1691 831.637.1691

www.pivetticompany.com Lic# 429006 Lic# 429006

HOME & GARDEN SERVICES CONCRETE CONCRETE

J. J. Casalegno Casalegno Concrete Concrete A+ rated BBB company

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

CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION

Rianda Rianda Construction -Construction 35 years experience -

- 35 years experience -

Quality • Integrity Quality • Integrity New construction New construction Additions & Additions & remodels remodels

408.847.1490 408.847.1490 Lic: #649968 Lic: #649968 Credit cards accepted Credit cards accepted

FENCES FENCES

Soares Soares Lumber Lumber P.S.G. Fencing P.S.G. Fencing Redwood Redwood Fencing Fencing Chain Link Chain Link •• Decks Decks Arbors • Hole Arbors • HoleDrilling Drilling 408.842.0260 408.842.0260 831.726.2002 831.726.2002 Lic. #606051 Lic. #606051

HANDYMAN HANDYMAN

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

HAULING HAULING

South County South County Cleanup, Demo & Cleanup, Demo & Hauling Hauling

LOW RATES LOW RATES FREE ESTIMATES FREE ESTIMATES CLEAN UP-Yards, CLEAN properties, UP-Yards, homes, homes,&properties, rentals garages rentals & garages DEMO-Bathrooms, DEMO-Bathrooms, kitchens, decks, kitchens, decks, patios, patios,buildings small small buildings HAULING-Garbage, HAULING-Garbage, yard waste, rock, yard waste, rock, sand & mulch sand & mulch POWER WASHING POWER WASHING 408.430.3560 408.430.3560

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LANDSCAPE & GARDEN LANDSCAPE & GARDEN

Humberto Humberto Montes Montes Tree Tree Services Services

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

408.394.6824 408.394.6824 Lic: #7921 Fully Insured

Lic: #7921 Fully Insured

Adrian Adrian Urenda Urenda Gardening Gardening Service Service

Complete Maintenance Complete Maintenance • Landscaping Landscaping •• Sod & seeding Sod & seeding •• Hauling & yard • Hauling & yard cleanups cleanups • Plants • Plants • Sprinklers Sprinklers •• Lawns • Lawns Lic. #1397 Lic. #1397 Call 408.847.4337 Call 408.314.5920 408.847.4337 Cell Cell 408.314.5920

AUGUST17,17,2018 2018 AUGUST

WHEN BUYING WHEN BUYING OR SELLING A HOME OR SELLING A HOME ALWAYS ALWAYS A CONSULT CONSULT A REALTOR REALTOR

SAN SAN JUAN JUAN BAUTISTA BAUTISTA

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