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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

AUGUST 2, 2019

San Juan Bautista landmark receiving upgrade after years of neglect

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Orchard makeover San Juan Bautista residents, rejoice: The long-neglected orchard in the middle of town is finally getting a facelift.

Crews from Lee Landscaping have been busy working in the orchard at the corner of Third and Washington streets, installing drip irrigation, removing dead trees, adding pathways and more. This week’s cover story (page 6) outlines the

work that was made possible thanks to the efforts of the Plaza History Association and San Juan Bautista State Park officials.

The first phase of work is expected to wrap up in October. I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I can’t wait to see the finished product.

ERIK CHALHOUB

Editor, San Benito

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OUT & ABOUT SAN JUAN BAUTISTA

GILROY

EVENING PUBLIC PROGRAM

SPACEFLIGHT STORY

Fremont Peak’s expansive views and astronomical observatory will be on display at the evening public program. Enjoy a media presentation and the opportunity to observe the night sky through a 30-inch telescope and volunteer instruments from dusk until midnight. Saturday, Aug. 3, 8pm-midnight or later at Fremont Peak Observatory, San Juan Canyon Road. For information and updated program times and availability status, visit fpoa.net.

NASA Ames Research Center’s aerospace engineer Tara Samuels will present “Footprints on the Moon: Story of Apollo 11.” Samuels will tell the story of the Apollo 11 spaceflight, which celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 20 and during which Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed in the Sea of Tranquility while Michael Collins orbited in the command module, awaiting their rendezvous. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2-3:30pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. For information, visit sccl.org.

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STEINBECK FESTIVAL

QUEEN TRIBUTE

The 38th annual Steinbeck Festival is a literary celebration of John Steinbeck’s legacy.

The 2019 festival, “In Search of America,” revisits Steinbeck’s 1962 book Travels with Charley and invites participants to reflect on American culture and identity. The festival features tours, films, seminars, receptions, entertainment and more. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 2-3 at the National Steinbeck Center, 1 Main St. For information, schedules and tickets, visit steinbeck.org.

STARRY SIGHTS

Enjoy a summer evening observing the stars at Fremont Peak Observatory Aug. 3.

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 will be

by Billy Idol Tribute, Idol X. Barbecue items, beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. Saturday, Aug. 3, 6:309:30pm at Pepper Tree Ranch, 500 John Smith Road. For information and tickets, visit hollisterconcerts.com.

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eturning R TO ITS ROOTS

Long-neglected San Juan Bautista orchard getting makeover STORY & PHOTOGRAPHS

BY ERIK CHALHOUB

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an Juan Bautista is a city that prides itself on its history and its preservation of artifacts from long ago. Its state historic park features several structures built in the 1800s, meticulously maintained, highlighted by its 15th century Spanish-era mission.

So it’s baffling that an historic orchard situated right in the middle of town could be unkempt for years, with dead trees and overgrown weeds, and has become a popular hangout spot for feral chickens.

Until now.

Landscapers have been working in the orchard at the corner of Third and Washington streets since mid-July, cultivating the ground, trimming overgrown cacti and removing dead trees. It’s a welcome sight for residents who have voiced concern over the appearance of the orchard over the last 14 years.

State Park Interpreter Marcos Vizcaino said the orchard had been maintained by a gardener for a number of years. However, when the gardener retired in 2005, the position went unfilled, and the duties fell on the already overworked park maintenance staff and volunteers.

“It’s been getting really shabby over the years,” Vizcaino said.

The orchard, which was once the home of a livery stable used by the Coast Line Stage Co. in the late 1800s, was planted in the 1940s. In its heyday, roughly 50 trees were on the property, including pomegranates, lemons, pears, plums and more. ➝ 10

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HEALTHY TREE

State Park Interpreter Marcos Vizcaino describes a blossoming pomegranate tree, one of the few remaining trees at the orchard in center of San Juan Bautista.

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O& A CALENDAR

California Poets in the Schools

POETRY READING

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California Poets in the Schools will host a poetry reading and book signing with former United States Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera. Herrera was appointed the 21st United States Poet Laureate in 2015, the first Mexican American to hold the position. Friday, Aug. 2, 7:30-9pm at El Teatro Campesino, 705 Fourth St, San Juan Bautista. For information and tickets, visit sanbenitoarts.eventbrite.com. California Poets in the Schools also presents its statewide symposium, Creativity for Change, Friday-Sunday, Aug. 2-4 in San Juan Bautista. For information, visit californiapoets.org.

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HOLLISTER FRAMING A STORY The San Benito County Arts Council presents its new photography

exhibition, “Framing a Story, A Fine Art Photography Exhibition.” This exhibition of local photographers features photographic essays—sets or series

of photographs intended to tell a story, more so than through a single image. View the exhibition through Aug. 4 at ARTspace ANNEX, 217 Fifth St. For information, call 831.636.2787 or email marisanned@yahoo.com.

COOKING DEMONSTRATION Becky Herbert of Farmhouse Cafe will help participants prepare a meal for four at the Interactive Cooking Lab cooking demonstration. Make and take home a pasta dish using fresh ingredients for a no-cook sauce that is great for a fast weeknight meal. Cost is $75 per person, and two sessions will be offered. Saturday, Aug.

10, 11:30am-1:30pm or 2-4pm at Farmhouse Cafe, 615-D San Benito St. Space is limited. For tickets and information, visit eatwiththeseasons.com.

SOUL KISS Soul Kiss Band, the Central Coast’s premier variety dance band, will perform an assortment of top pop, rock, country, hip-hop, old school, classic rock and R&B hits from today and yesteryear. Saturday, Aug. 10, 7-10pm at The Grove by Leal Vineyards, 7511 Pacheco Pass Highway. For information, visit soulkissband.com.

SUMMER MOVIE The family is invited to Christ Fellowship of Hollister for a Summer Movie

Robert Eliason

ANTIQUE FAIR

The 55th annual San Juan Bautista Antique and Collectibles Fair will feature vendors, nonprofit booths, an antique appraiser, food booths and music.

Attendees can shop for bonafide antiques, collectibles, memorabilia and nostalgia (items produced prior to 1975) with all proceeds going toward the Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista’s community grants, projects and more. Sunday, Aug. 11, 8am-4pm in downtown San Juan Bautista. For information, visit rotarysanjuanbautista.com.

Night. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy popcorn, ice cream and a movie under the stars at this free event. The movie will begin after sunset. Saturday, Aug. 10, 7:30-10pm at Christ Fellowship of Hollister, ECO, 2066 San Benito St. For information, visit tinyurl. com/yylwacqj.

LIVING HISTORY The Living History event is a chance to meet mountain men, Civil War soldiers, Victorian ladies, and more while stepping back to the early days of San Juan. Enjoy craft and

GILROY ARTISAN DAY Aver Family Vineyards’ Artisan Day will feature Southern California artisans Vintage Pretty and Hands 2 Home. Attendees can shop for crafts including oneof-a-kind handmade jewelry, farmhouse trays, wine caddies and more. Saturday and Sunday,

The 2019 Gilroy Rodeo will celebrate western heritage and lifestyle while giving back to the community. Attendees can enjoy a mix of traditional rodeo and ranch events along with junior and peewee events. Food and drink will be available for purchase and guests over age 21 can purchase alcoholic beverages. Friday-Sunday, Aug. 9-11 at Gilroy Rodeo Arena, 2365 Dunlap Ave, Gilroy. Admission-free kickoff events are scheduled Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 7 and 8. For information, schedules and tickets, visit gilroyrodeo.com.

Aug. 3-4, noon-5pm each day at Aver Family Vineyards, 2900 Soma Way. For information, visit averfamilyvineyards.com.

MORGAN HILL WINE BOTTLING The public can learn how to bottle wine at Guglielmo Winery’s Bottle Your Own event. Attendees may bring their own clean bottles or purchase new from the winery and will receive a commemorative label.

Participants will bottle a red blend to take home to enjoy or give as a gift. This event is open to everyone, no reservations required. Saturday, Aug. 3, 10am-3pm at Guglielmo

Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave. For information, call 408.779.2145.

OUTDOOR STORIES Story Time with a Park Ranger will explore nature through short stories, adventures and activities.

Attendees are advised to dress for an easy hike and craft project. All ages are welcome. Saturday, Aug. 10, 10-11:30am at Anderson Lake County Park, 19245 Malaguerra Ave.; meet at the Visitor Center at the end of Malaguerra Avenue. For information, call 408.918.7980.

BIG BAND BENEFIT Upbeat rhythms from Great Gatsby to Neo Swing will be performed by Steve Chambers and the South Bay ➝ 11

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cooking demonstrations and see historic horse-drawn vehicles and Victorian furnishings. Saturday, Aug. 3, 11am-4pm at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park, 19 Franklin St. For information, visit tinyurl.com/yyvga9f7.

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ORCHARD

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WORKING ORCHARD The now-sparse orchard was once home to about 50 trees.

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Now, the sparsely populated orchard has 14 trees in various stages of life and death.

A laundry list of activities await the crew from Hollister-based Lee Landscaping, which has been contracted to complete the work. The first phase will remove the dead trees, as well as install drip irrigation throughout the orchard. A wood chip mulch will be installed to prevent weeds from sprouting.

In addition, new gold granite ADA-accessible pathways will be constructed through the middle of the orchard and along its perimeter.

The first phase will cost $70,000, all paid for by the Plaza History Association. President Bob

Cable and his wife Melinda, who serves as co-secretary of the board, joined the association 14 years ago, and have made it “our personal objective to get this orchard taken care of.”

Besides funding challenges, the orchard is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it difficult to work on the property.

For instance, crews can not dig more than one foot into the ground without an archaeologist on site to record any findings. “[The orchard is] sitting on top of many different layers of California history,” Vizcaino said.

“It’s been a very tedious process of trying to bring changes about while staying in step with

the historical past,” Melinda Cable added.

The Plaza History Association was established in 1981 to support interpretive activities in San Juan Bautista State Historic Park.

The association stocks a period clothing room and library for use by members, docents and volunteers in developing programs, and also provides volunteer labor and funds to help in restoration projects.

The PHA, along with State Parks, hosts the annual Early Days in San Juan on Father's Day weekend, taking a look at life in the 1800s. It also presents a living history day the first Saturday of the month.

Its primary funding source comes from fourth-graders on field trips to the park, who spend money in the gift shop. Bob Cable said the association received $43,000 from the purchases during the previous school year.

“That’s our fundraising source,” he said. “That’s what gets us going.”

The orchard project’s hefty $70,000 price tag is the largest investment the association has made in its history.

“It’s the biggest thing we have ever endeavored,” Melinda Cable said. “A few years of our income is going into this project.”

The first phase is expected to wrap up in October. Plans for a second phase include planting new trees to fill in the barren spots, an area for weddings and other events, a vineyard of California mission grapes fronting Third Street, and other features. Bob Cable estimated another $70,000 will be needed to complete it.

Mary Ann Lee, owner of Lee Landscaping, said she was excited that her business was chosen to conduct the work.

“It was a project I was interested in,” she said. “We all had the same vision in mind.”

Due to years of neglect, many trees in the orchard have died and are being removed.

“We are trying to keep as many of the old trees that we can,” Lee said.

With the proper care, the orchard should once again return to its prosperous roots, Vizcaino said, and its location has many things going for it. The soil is extremely fertile, and is complemented by cool air and just the right amount of sun.

“We want to turn it back into a lush, very fruitful orchard,” he said.

The Cables said they were relieved to at last see work underway on the orchard, and praised those involved with making it happen.

“We worked very closely with Marcos,” Bob Cable said. “It’s been such a collaborative action, him on the parks side and us as a nonprofit. Truly our goals and objections are completely in line.”

Those interested in supporting the efforts of the Plaza History Association can call 831.623.4881 or visit tinyurl.com/y5bfjq2b.

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onsite and relax while enjoying a bottle or glass of Guglielmo’s award-winning wine. Area bands will perform throughout the series.

Attendees must be 21 or over, and no outside alcohol is permitted.

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 6-9pm at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave, Morgan Hill. For information, visit guglielmowinery.com.

GARDEN RAILWAYS

The 25th annual South County Garden Railroad Tour returns to Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister. Five model railroad enthusiasts will present their model railways running through backyard gardens to benefit the St. Joseph’s Center and Community Pantry. Saturday, Aug. 10, 9am-3pm in Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister. Pick up the 2019 Tour Book, including information and addresses, at Grass Farm’s Garden Accents in Gilroy or BookSmart in Morgan Hill, or contact nigel@candntractors.com.

wines, and free admission and parking. No outside alcohol permitted; beer, wine, food and more are available for purchase on site. All food proceeds from this event will benefit community youth scholarships. Friday, Aug. 9, 6-9:30pm at Morgan Hill Downtown Amphitheatre, 17000 Monterey Road. For information, visit morganhill.org.

EVENTS

VINES & VIBES Guglielmo Winery presents its summer concert series, Vines & Vibes.

Attendees are invited to bring a picnic dinner or purchase a meal

MUSIC SERIES The event features music, booths offering local goods and services, local

COOL CARS The 2019 Garlic City Car Show will feature vehicle displays from muscle cars, dwarf class racing cars, mud truck pull trucks, antique tractors and more.

My Classic Car with Dennis Gage will be filming at this year’s car show, and three stages of live music will feature local bands. Saturday, Aug. 17, 10am-6pm in Downtown Gilroy. For information, visit tinyurl.com/y36p4rae.

WINE TASTING The GardenShoppe invites the public to try their wines at Wine Tasting in the Garden. Participants will choose 12 two-ounce pours from 45 different red, white, rose and bubbly wines and light snacks and a branded wine glass will also be included. The GardenShoppe will also be kicking off its wine club at this event; tickets are limited, and guests must be over age 21. Also enjoy live music and additional food choices available for purchase. Saturday, Aug. 17, 5-9pm at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St, Hollister. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/yx9buybr.

BIKE PARTY Riders of all kinds

BENEFIT WALK/RUN Growing Hearts Garden Center will host its first-ever Growing Hearts Walk/ Run to raise awareness for the special needs community and the importance of meaningful employment. Growing Hearts Garden Center’s long-term goal is to open a nursery to employ young adults with special needs.

All are welcome, and encouraged, to participate in this Hawaiianthemed event. First-place finishers in each age group will win prizes, and a prize will also be awarded for the best costume. Sunday, Aug. 18, 9am at Brigantino Park, 2037 San Juan Road, Hollister. For information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/yxslav3s.

ROLLER DERBY The Faultline Derby Devilz take to the track against the Sacramento Floodwater Roller Derby. Saturday, Aug. 24, 11:30am-2:30pm at Bolado Park Event Center, 9000 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/y3tanqr3.

SUMMER DELIGHTS Summer Delights: Stone Fruit and Wine Tasting tour features a gourmet luncheon, wine tasting and Old World family wine making traditions at two wineries. Tours will also stop at Andy’s Orchard, where participants will learn about the orchard’s history and taste dozens of stone fruit varieties. Tours are available Mondays-Saturdays through Sept. 30, departing at 11am from 50 E. Third St, Morgan Hill. For tickets and information, visit californiapassporttours.com.

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Swing Band at the “A Century of Swing!” dinner dance benefiting South Valley Symphony. The event will feature a catered steak and salmon dinner, as well as a cocktail hour, live and silent auctions, dancing under the stars and more. Sunday, Aug. 11, 4-9pm at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave. For information and tickets, visit southvalleysymphony.org.

DOWNTOWN LIVE Gilroy’s family-friendly Downtown Live free concerts return Thursday nights, with live music, vendors and a kid zone. Food trucks will also be onsite for hungry attendees. Attendees are advised to bring along folding chairs and dancing shoes. Enjoy Top 40 dance hits as Rock The Heat hits the stage Thursday, Aug. 8. Downtown Live will be held Thursdays, 5-9pm in Downtown Gilroy. For information, visit tinyurl.com/y6t42hr4.

are invited to come together to enjoy the sites and streets of Hollister during Hollister Bike Party’s upcoming ride. The party will begin downtown as cyclists enjoy a medium- to fast-paced ride around Hollister, with the party continuing out in the county.

Saturday, Aug. 17, 7:30-9:30pm at 400 San Felipe Road, Hollister.

For information, visit tinyurl.com/ y2h7ojkw.

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GARDENING

Improving soil texture

THE RIGHT DIRT The texture of the soil is crucial to overall plant health.

Simple steps to determine the soil’s makeup AUGUST 2, 2019

By KATE RUSSELL

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ealthy soil is what allows gardeners to grow lush fruits, crispy greens, fragrant flowers and delicious herbs. And the texture of that soil plays a big role in plant health.

On average, soil is 45 percent minerals, 5 percent organic matter, and 50 percent empty spaces.

These spaces allow air, water and roots to move through the soil.

Spaces between sand particles are large, which can cause nutrient loss and water leaching. Clay has very tiny spaces that hold tightly to water and nutrients, and make

it difficult for roots. Together, these particles create a soil's texture.

Soil texture is a measurement of the percentages of sand, silt and clay found in a sample. Each of these words refers not to chemical properties but to particle size. Sand is 1/12 to 1/500 inch, silt is 1/500 to 1/22,500 inch, and clay is less than 1/12,500 inch, making it smaller than most bacteria. Particle shape also plays a role. Sand and silt tend to be spherical, while clay forms flat plates. These differences in size and shape determine how easy it is for plant roots to move. It also controls a soil’s ability to hold on to water and nutrients.

Soil in our area is a moderately deep, well-drained, loamy clay soil.

Overall, the soil contains 2 to 6 percent organic matter, 3 to 30 percent rock fragments, and 27 to 35 percent clay. Ideally, garden soil is 40 percent sand, 40 percent silt, and 20 percent clay.

Before you start amending your soil, use this simple test to determine your soil's texture: • Collect two cups of soil, removing all debris.

• Dry the sample, crushing all clods.

• Sift the soil through a screen.

• Fill a tall, slender lidded jar one-quarter full of the soil.

• Add water until it is three-quarters full.

• Seal and shake hard for several minutes.

• After one minute, mark the sand level.

• After two hours, mark the silt level.

• Once the water clears, which may take days, mark the clay level.

• Measure the thickness of each layer and the total sample.

• Calculate the percentage of sand, silt and clay by dividing each layer by the total sample depth.

Most gardeners know that clay can harden into an impenetrable barrier to plant roots and shovels. Before adding sand to lighten things up, understand that the clay particles would simply surround the sand particles, creating an even worse problem.

Instead, add small amounts of organic material, such as aged compost, over a long period of time, to improve your soil’s ability to retain water and nutrients, while still allowing air, water and roots the spaces they need to move freely.

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

ON SENIORS

Appetite loss is common

JOIN IN Eating with others can help seniors who are struggling with appetite loss.

Interest in food wanes as one ages

By CHERYL HUGUENOR

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as much gusto as in the past. Our taste buds diminish and are less sensitive as we age. Foods that once were favorites no longer taste as delicious. The sense of smell wanes as one ages, as well. Think of how lovely it is to walk into a home where the scent of a roasted chicken or chocolate chip cookies fills the air, and then imagine eating those with fewer taste buds and diminished ability to enjoy the appetizing smell of the food.

Some medications can blunt the taste of food, too, giving one little pleasure or even causing a metallic taste in the mouth. Low-salt,

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

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id my mom eat her lunch today?” and “Can you please encourage my dad to eat?” are two of the questions we hear almost every day here at Live Oak Adult Day Services. Lack of appetite and concern about weight loss are worries for the caregivers of seniors. We do not tend to see eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia at this center, but especially among seniors with dementia it is common to find little appetite or interest in food.

There are many reasons why a senior may no longer eat with

low-fat or low-sugar diets that are required for many seniors can leave them less than enthusiastic about food they know tastes too bland.

We keep a supply of salt substitutes on hand here at the center, usually made of parsley and seasonings that can add more flavor to food.

Some seniors like to add a touch of salsa to their meal, too, when special diets allow. Check your insurance and see if a consultation with a dietician is covered, as suggestions for alternate meal options and recipes can be helpful.

Other issues that can lead to loss of appetite include depression and dementia. Depression is more common among seniors than you might suppose. Loss of job, spouse, friends and other life changes can affect even the most hardy older person. There is often a “pull yourself up by the bootstraps” attitude that keeps one from seeking help, but if there is a change in appetite, sleep patterns, and feelings of despair, it may indicate more than just the “blues” and a trip to the doctor might be in order.

Dementia can cause its own complications around meal times.

The person may be oblivious to the food right in front of them, so it can help to prompt them to pick up the fork and begin eating. They may also claim that they are not hungry because they “just ate,” even if that is not the case. Others will finish a meal, then deny it and ask where their meal is. The part of the brain that controls appetite is affected by dementia, and it can be quite a challenge for caregivers.

Eating with other people, such as here at Live Oak or at the senior center’s congregate meal site can help. Seeing others eating and socializing does encourage one to join in. Eating alone is not ideal, regardless of age.

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JOUSTING Comedy & Music Artisans & Crafters FOOD & DRINK Games & Rides COLOR CHANGE Veraison is beginning at local vineyards.

August brings change Veraison underway at local vineyards By LAURA NESS

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ugust is the month when veraison occurs in earnest, in both white and red grapes. Berries begin swelling rapidly and whites transition from a Thompson seedless shade of pale green to a warm greenish-yellow. Chardonnay will gradually glow like polished gold.

Reds blush pinkish-purple, gradually deepening to red or blue purple. Harvest usually occurs around seven to eight weeks from veraison.

Vic Vanni of Solis reports that the Sangiovese was, as usual, the first to turn.

“Harvest should commence in early to mid-October, depending on weather,” he said. “Based on current conditions, we might be late this year, but so much can change in the next eight weeks.”

He added that the crop is healthy, like last year.

Jason Goelz of Jason Stephens Winery is concerned that with veraison occurring simultaneously across many varieties, everything might reach ripeness at the same time.

“We had a cool spring/early summer, but nature has its ways of catching us up,” he said. “I am hoping this year plays out a lot like last year.”

Calerrain is no longer pouring at The Stomping Grounds. Their new tasting room at 10220 Jean Ellen Court in Gilroy will be open weekends from noon to 5pm, starting Aug. 3.

Morgan Hill’s newest winery, Lightpost, hopes to open on Aug. 3.

Lion Ranch is holding a Ladies Night on Aug. 8 from 6-9pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, and include a tasting flight of wine and light appetizers.

SPOKING MY MIND

Promoting pedal power

Curt Hentschke

BIKES EVERYWHERE Bicycles outnumber vehicles during rush hour in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Alternative transportation a must

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You need to know that I am proud to be an American, but I get a little embarrassed when I see how far we lag behind other countries with regards to bicycle infrastructure and clean, efficient, punctual mass transit. We have accepted it that clogged streets and anemic transportation systems are our lot in life. The aforementioned European cities clearly proved to me that it doesn’t have to be that way.

So, how do we effect change with a culture so hopelessly devoted to automobiles? “Think globally; act locally” might be the answer when the task appears daunting. Start by joining your city’s bicycle committee. Ask your neighborhood school how you can help with Safe Routes to School. Change will take time, but change can happen.

SAVE THE DATES AUG. 3: Marin Century/Mt. Tam Double, marincyclists.com AUG. 10: Garden Railroad Tour—South County, nigel@ candntractors.com AUG. 17: Tour de Menlo— Atherton, tourdemenlo.com AUG. 24: Tour de Fox—Santa Rosa, tourdefox.com Curt “Cycle Guy” Hentschke has pedaled more than 60,000 miles of South Valley and San Benito County trails. Send your cycle celebrations to heycycleguy@gmail. com. Check for last minute changes before attending.

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ummertime, and the cycling is easy…except when it gets hot. Ride early, and don’t forget the sunscreen!

From the Marin Century on Aug. 3 to the Tour de Fox on Aug. 24, there are plenty of challenging charity rides to support this month. For a change of pace, check out the Garden Railroad Tour by bicycle, incorporating my two favorite types of transportation: bicycles and trains (See Save the Dates).

Just got back from Europe, a fantastic foray featuring short stops in Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Rostock and Copenhagen. Sure, I enjoyed the museums, the cathedrals and especially the bakeries!

What stood out almost everywhere we went, however, were the buses and bicycles (and the resulting lack of cars).

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PREPARING FOR WILDFIRE

Move that wood pile take to reduce those risks, to encourage residents to harden their homes against embers and/or to maintain those ember-resistant features, and to practice ember-safe housekeeping and landscaping. You can learn more at www.emberaware.com.

Tip #3: Chuck that wood

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WOOD PILE Firewood should never be placed up against a home.

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Stacked firewood works as kindling during wildfire

By DWIGHT GOOD

Editor’s note: This is the third installment in a series of articles on wildfire preparation.

W

ill your home survive when the embers arrive?

Wind-driven embers ignite many of the homes destroyed by wildfire. Your home could be at risk! Make changes now to reduce the ember threat to your home. Clean out debris from under

your deck, and move wood piles away from your house.

Most people believe that wildfires ignite homes through direct contact with flames, but it is rare to have a home ignite this way. Flaming brands and embers can travel a mile or more ahead of the active front of a wildfire and up to 60 percent of wildland/urban interface home ignitions result from embers.

The Ember Aware campaign is intended to educate people on the risks of ember cast and the actions they can

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck? If he lived in one of California’s high fire hazard areas, he should chuck all of it at least 30 feet from his home.

One of the most common ember hazards homeowners create is the placement of firewood stacks next to their home. During a wildfire, hundreds of burning embers could become lodged within the stack.

The dry, high winds that often accompany wildfire can fan the embers and cause ignition. Once burning, the firewood stack can jeopardize just about any home, regardless of construction material, because of its ability to ignite combustible siding, provide a flaming exposure to windows and break the glass, or climb to the eave and possibly enter into the attic.

Firewood should be stored at least 30 feet from the house, deck and other structures during fire season. If the firewood stack is located uphill, make sure burning logs won’t roll downhill and ignite the home. Don’t place the stack under tree branches or adjacent to wood fences that are connected to the house.

Don’t let your firewood stack be the kindling for your house fire.

Fire Marshal Dwight Good, MS, EFO, serves the Morgan Hill Fire Department, South Santa Clara County Fire Protection District and CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit. He has 24 years of fire service experience. For questions or comments, email Dwight.good@fire.ca.gov or call 408.310.4654.

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