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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Church History Revived San Juan Bautista watercolorist restores Mission art

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San Juan Bautista artist Gayle Sleznick tackled the considerable job of restoring the saints and repainting many of the images from scratch.

Digitized saints San Juan Bautista’s Mission Saints are ready for the future

BY WALLACE BAINE

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROBERT ELIASON

t’s December, so you probably think you know where San Juan Bautista’s famed paintings of the Mission Saints are.

They’re proudly hanging on the downtown lamp posts, like they have since Junipero Serra’s day, right?

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Not exactly.

Sure, the downtown lamp posts are again decorated with the beloved antique images of Catholic saints as they are every holiday season—and, for the record, the tradition dates back only to the mid-1960s.

But the actual paintings? They’re all in Gayle Sleznick’s garage, standing around like middle managers at an awkward corporate Christmas party.

What you’re seeing on the lamp posts on Third Street in San Juan are, in fact, reproductions. Essentially, they are photographs of the

original signs, printed on vinyl. They represent a new era in a tradition that people all over Northern California associate with San Juan Bautista.

For more than 50 years, the paintings were brought out for roughly six weeks each year, usually just after Thanksgiving. The rest of the year, they were stored or, more often, restored against the damages of weathering.

Sleznick, a well-known San Juan watercolorist, has been on the job of maintaining the saints since 2001.

But it wasn’t until last year when the original paintings came down for good and the vinyl facsimiles were put in their place.

“A lot of people still don’t realize that those aren’t the actual paintings,” she said in her brightly lit home studio surrounded by her own paintings.

There are 44 original paintings— two for each of 21 saints, plus a pair for Father Junipero Serra. ➝ 4

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Because the images have been digitized and stored on a computer, the original paintings are no longer in service and are, in fact, in a kind of limbo. Sleznick said that about half of the paintings need restoration work from peeling paint, cracking or other wear and tear. What was once a yearly ritual will now be one last go-’round before the paintings begin a new chapter, whether that’s in long-term storage or on display in some other venue. The saints are the responsibility of San Juan Rotary Club, which took on the oversight for the paintings when the original steward, the San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce, dissolved in 2010.

“I said I was going to do this until I turned 80,” said Sleznick, “and I’m approaching 80 as we speak.”

The slim, 4-foot-tall panels familiar to visitors and residents alike are actually the second series of the holiday saints. The first series was developed by artist Faye Dixon back in 1964, and the images were like figurative cut-outs. After

a couple of decades, those paintings became badly weathered, and in 1983, another local artist Ursula Hanes Guthrie created an entirely new set of paintings, a set of two representing each mission in California, plus a pair for Serra. (An interesting piece of trivia: Each pair of saints—to go on opposite sides of the same lamp post—are identical, except for the one of San Juan Bautista, which is actually a reversed mirror image).

The designs were inspired by the folk art style of Southern California painter/priest Michael Buckley, a mix between the traditional “icon” style often used in religious art and the entrancing “big eyes” look of Margaret Keane. The images were painted on uniform plywood planks in pairs but, said Sleznick, they were not always stored properly, and 15 years after the Guthrie paintings debuted, they began showing signs of deterioration.

That’s when the paintings came into the orbit of Sleznick, an artist who has lived in San Juan with her husband Jim since ’93. Sleznick partnered with fellow ➝ 6

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CELEBRATIONS

Make the scene on Dec. 31 at celebrations for all tastes throughout San Benito and South Valley.

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HOLLISTER

GALA GETAWAY Make the scene at Casa de Fruta’s traditional gala New Year’s Eve Party.

Enjoy a catered dinner, dancing, champagne and party favors. Attendees are invited to spend a leisurely New Year’s without having to drive by taking advantage of the Inn and RV Park, just steps from the gala activities. Bring in the new year Monday, Dec. 31, 6:30pm-12:15am at the Casa de Fruta Music Hall, 10011 Pacheco Pass Highway 152. For more information, call 408.842.9316 or visit casadefruta.com.

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YOGA RETREAT Begin 2019 with a renewed sense of peace at the annual New Year’s Ashtanga Yoga Retreat. Enjoy daily practices of pranayama and meditation, asana classes, devotional singing and dancing, presentations on tools for finding contentment in daily life, a children’s program and more. Also enjoy a New Year’s Eve celebration and New Year’s Day sacred chant for world peace. Friday, Dec. 28-Tuesday, Jan. 1 at Mount Madonna Center, 445 Summit Road. For information and to register, visit mountmadonna.org.

SAN JOSE

FAMILY CELEBRATION Include the whole family in celebrating the arrival of 2019 at the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose’s version of the ball drop in Times Square and countdown to noon across the time zones. Attendees will enjoy lots of confetti, a noisy celebration, shoutouts to different countries at the different ball drops and more. Celebrate the start of 2019 on Monday, Dec. 31, 10am-4pm at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way. For more information, visit cdm.org.

HOLLISTER

Head to Léal Vineyards to enjoy the annual New Year’s Eve Bash, where attendees will enjoy dinner and dancing in the magical Barrel Room. Guests will savor a three-course plated dinner by the live+love+leal culinary team and dance the night away to live music by the Isaiah Pickett Band. Wine, dine and dance the night away Monday, Dec. 31, 7pm-1am at Léal Vineyards, 300 Maranatha Dr. For tickets and more information, visit liveloveleal.com.

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RESTORED The original images were painted on uniform plywood

planks but began showing signs of deterioration.

artist Norm Scott to tackle the considerable job of restoring the saints, which meant finding the exact paints that were originally used and repainting many of the images from scratch. The situation was so dire one holiday season that the saints did not make an appearance on Third Street. The Chamber initiated a sponsorship program from local businesses to pay Sleznick and Scott for their work.

Several years later, Scott died and Sleznick carried on the restoration work by herself. “We would work six to nine months on it,” she said, “a lot of times all day and into the night.”

Then, in 2016 came the decision to digitize the images and create the vinyl reproductions. The work was done by the Signs By Van near Salinas, and suddenly Sleznick was not on the restoration rollercoaster every year.

The new durable vinyl signage will not fade or chip due to bad weather, and if it is damaged or vandalized, it can easily be replaced with another vinyl print. Sleznick said the new vinyl technology can also potentially dictate how the saints will be presented. Because the signs don’t have to be taken down for restoration, they could

conceivably stay on the lamp posts longer than usual, going up earlier than Thanksgiving and coming down later than mid-January.

Sleznick’s work has been seen in a wide variety of venues around the world, most notably at the White House. In 2007, her ornament depicting scenes from Pinnacles National Monument (now Pinnacles National Park) was chosen to be hung on the White House Christmas tree.

From her years restoring the paintings of the Mission Saints, Sleznick has developed an attachment to them. “I’ve really fallen in love with these guys,” she said, sorting through the 4-foot panels in her garage. She points to San Carlos, in his crimson robe. “This is the guy I’ve kinda adopted. He’s just so Italian.”

To those who love them, the saints each carry a unique identity.

Sleznick sees the imperfections, the color mix challenges, the off-center eyes. She is frustrated that one of the male saints looks too feminine. But generally, she is pleased that the vinyls have given the saints a new lease on life. Suddenly, anything is possible.

“You could leave them up all year long now.”

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ARTIST INVITATION

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San Benito County Arts Council invites artists to join the 2019 Open Studios Art Tour. Open Studios is a self-guided tour of artists’ studios taking place throughout San Benito County Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 13 and 14. Applications are currently being accepted from local artists, crafts people and other creatives in all media that wish to participate at their own site or at one of the many group sites available in Hollister, San Juan Bautista and Aromas. Applications are due Friday, Jan. 18, 5pm. For applications and information, visit sanbenitoarts.org.

HOLLISTER NEW YEAR’S BASH Bring in the New Year at Ridgemark Golf Club and Resort with Steel Horse:

The Music of Bon Jovi. Enjoy a fun evening as Steel Horse gets guests on their feet with performances of all the greatest hits from the entire Bon Jovi catalog. Ages 21

and over only; no cover charge.

Monday, Dec. 31, 9pm-midnight at Ridgemark Golf Club and Resort, 3800 Airline HIghway. Visit ridgemarkgolfclub.com.

1, 10am-noon at Hollister Hills SVRA Nature Area, Lower Ranch, 7800 Cienega Road. For more information, email Hollister.

Hills@parks.ca.gov.

DAY HIKE Join the annual First Day Hikes initiative across America and start the new year outside. First Day Hikes is a nationwide promotion of healthy lifestyles and year-round outdoor recreation through free guided hikes. Participants will enjoy a guided 1.5-mile, two-hour stroll and should bring water, layered clothing and comfortable hiking shoes. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Start the new year off on the right foot Tuesday, Jan.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA CLASSIC ROCKIN’ Plan a rockin’ New Year’s Eve night out with JJ Hawg Band at Daisy’s Saloon. Guests will be treated to all their favorite classic rock, blues, country and funk songs.

Enjoy the great original music too.

Rock in the New Year Hawgstyle Monday, Dec. 31, 9pm-1am at Daisy’s Saloon, 213 Third St.

YOUNG EAGLES

Kids ages 8-17 fly free at the January Young Eagles Rally. Young aviation enthusiasts will experience the chance to ride the skies on a safe and enjoyable flight and gain new perspectives on the world. Participants will receive a free 20-minute flight along with a commemorative certificate. Saturday, Jan. 5, 9am-noon at the Watsonville Aviation Education Center, 60 Aviation Way, Watsonville. For more information, visit eaa119.org/youngeagles. To register, visit youngeaglesday.com.

For more information, visit jjhawgband.com.

GILROY

HOLIDAY WINE TASTING Solis Winery is offering its awardwinning vintage wines from its library cellar to celebrate the holiday season. Guests are invited to taste and/or purchase handselected, super-premium wines.

Quantities are limited. Experience Holiday Library Wine Tasting weekends from through Dec. 30 at Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Road. For more information, visit soliswinery.com.

CLOCK ROCKIN’ Rock around the clock at the Elks Lodge and celebrate the New Year with

San Benito residents are invited to take part in the Free Bulky Item Recycling Event presented by San Benito County Integrated Waste Management.

The John Smith Road Landfill will be accepting residents’ bulky items for free during the last weekend of the month. Limited to residents only and participants are limited to two bulky items per event. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 29-30, 9am-3pm at John Smith Road Landfill, 2650 John Smith Road, Hollister. For more information, visit cosb.us/county-departments/iwm.

a grand buffet dinner by Chef Dave Bozzo including appetizers, king crab, New York strip steak and more. Also enjoy dancing through the decades with live music from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s performed by Danforth West and a champagne toast at midnight.

Bring in the new year Monday, Dec. 31, 5:30pm-1am at Gilroy Elks Lodge No. 1567, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. RSVP required.

For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y8n62fx5.

MORGAN HILL DECADES PARTY Bring in the new year at the New Year’s Eve Decades dinner dance party at

Granada in Morgan Hill. Guests will enjoy a three-course plated dinner by the live+love+leal culinary team, a live DJ and music

by Soul Kiss. Also enjoy a no-host bar and midnight champagne toast. Guests must be 21 or older to attend, and dress to impress with collared shirts and no ball caps.

Monday, Dec. 31, 7pm-1am at Granada Theater, 17440 Monterey St. For information and tickets, visit liveloveleal.com.

SPEAKEASY Take New Year’s Eve back to the Roaring ’20s and join Club Plush California as it presents New Year’s Eve at the Speakeasy. Guests are invited to don their best vintage or classy

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EVENING EXPERIENCE Celebrate the wonder of the season during Gilroy Gardens’ Gardens@Night Holiday. Gilroy Gardens’ 26 acres of majestic trees and gardens come alive with twinkling light displays and special holiday treats around every turn. Ice skate under the stars, visit with Santa, ride favorite rides, find crafts in the Marketplace and more. Friday-Sunday nights, Dec. 28-30, 4-9pm and Monday, Dec. 31, 4pm-midnight at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park,

3050 Hecker Pass Highway.

For more information visit gilroygardens.org.

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SURREALIST PAINTING Get surreal at the Paint with Dali17 painting workshop. Participants are invited to uncork their creativity as experienced local artists Darls and Darls Fabrications lead step-by-step painting instruction. Tickets include canvas, painting supplies and museum admission. Unleash your inner Salvador Dali Saturday, Jan. 5, 4-6pm at Dali17 at the Museum of Monterey, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. Tickets sell out quickly and space is limited, visit tinyurl.com/y7vtnlsg.

OPEN SPACE

Enjoy an evening under the stars with astronomy docents eager to share the view at Starry Nights in Open Space. Dress in warm layers and bring drinking water and a sense of wonder for the night sky; telescopes will be provided. Space is limited, registration is required. Saturday, Dec. 29, 7-9pm at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve, 4289 Casa Loma Road.

Please arrive before the gates close at 8pm to allow for undisturbed viewing.

Visit, openspaceauthority.org.

EVENTS 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 and Victorian furnishings. Taste an old fashioned soda in the historic Plaza Hotel Saloon. Experience the history Saturday, Jan. 5, 11am-4pm at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park, 19 Franklin St, San Juan

COMEDY NIGHT Head to Granada Theatre for a night of laughter, dinner and music. Guests will enjoy the comedy of Johnny Peña, dinner and dessert by the live+love+léal culinary team and dance to the live music of the Chicano All Stars Band. Guests must be 21 or older to attend, and dress to impress with collared shirts and no ball caps. Enjoy a night of comedy Saturday, Jan. 12, 6-10pm at Granada Theatre, 17440 Monterey St, Morgan Hill.

For tickets and more information, visit liveloveleal.com.

TERRARIUM WORKSHOP Discover Tillandsia, also known as air plants, one of the few plants that can actually live indoors with little light, at the GardenShoppe.

Terrariums and Tillandsias is an hourlong drop -in class where attendees will create their own air

ECOFARM CONFERENCE Join the 39th annual EcoFarm Conference, “Resilience is Fertile,” the nation's premier organic and regenerative farming conference.

EcoFarm is a prime networking and educational hub for ecologically minded farmers, ranchers, and all who work to support their success in growing a healthy food system and world. The 2019 conference features more than 70 workshops, intensives, keynotes, farm tours, an exhibitor marketplace, tastings and more. Also enjoy a seed swap, live entertainment and an organic culinary fair. Wednesday, Jan. 23-Saturday, Jan. 26 in Pacific Grove. For more information, conference schedule and registration, visit eco-farm.org.

MISSION 10 RACE Register now for the 36th annual Mission 10 Race, sponsored by Hollister Rotary Club. With four different races, including a one mile kids fun run, TAC Distance Certified Half Marathon and 10 miles and a 5k, there is something for everyone. Each race will run through the scenic Anzar Hills through rural farm land and start and finish in front of the historic San Juan Mission. Family friendly theme teams are encouraged and trophies will be awarded to top themes. All proceeds benefit local scholarships and charities. Join the 2019 Mission 10 Race Saturday, Jan. 26 at Mission Plaza, Second St, San Juan Bautista. Register now at tinyurl.com/y9973eb6.

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nightclub attire and be ready to drink, dance, game and mingle into 2019. Enjoy two DJs, a 1920s photo booth, party favors, antique door prizes and free games including bocce ball, billiards, black jack, darts and more. Also enjoy delectable dessert, a free midnight champagne toast and more. Monday, Dec. 31, 9pm-2am at Club Plush California, 650 Tennant Station, entrance in the back alley. For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/yarvswha.

BOOK SALE Support the Friends of the San Benito County Free Library at its monthly book sale. The Friends are a nonprofit organization made up of volunteers working to promote the welfare and growth of the library, enrich the library’s resources and more. At book sales, held the second Saturday of each month, you’ll find literary treasures and support a great cause. All sales support library programs.

Saturday, Jan. 12, 10am-noon at 470 Fifth St, Hollister. Visit sbcfriends.org.

plant terrarium. The terrarium, air plants, rocks, moss and sand are included in the $35 price, with various styles and colors available.

Additional accessories will also be available for purchase. No outside beverages permitted, but snacks are allowed. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2-4pm at the GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St, Hollister. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y8ukrgtp.

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Garbo’s continually changing inventory includes great selections of china, quality crystal, original oil paintings, hard-to-find studio pottery dating back to the 1930s, vintage stoneware and more.

“We also have a collection of Snoopy and Peanuts characters, and we have a large collection of Walt Disney that dates back to the ’30s,” Doshack said.

Doshack boasts that Garbo’s offers, “really good gift items,” in addition to giving customers the option of layaway.

“People can spread the money out better and still get the items they want,” he said Garbo’s, 7565 Monterey St, Gilroy.

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With a variety of local stores, offering unique and specialized items, this holiday season can be not only stress-free but fun.

David Doshack, co-owner of Garbo’s Antique Mall, a 16-dealer co-op and a staple in downtown Gilroy since 1992, suggests that this holiday season people bypass the crowds.

“We offer a really large array of merchandise they’re never going to find at the outlets,” Doshack said.

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“Even kids can come in and find comic books for a dollar,” Doshack said.

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