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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

DECEMBER 29, 2017

A section of the Hollister Free Lance

OU T & AB T U F O AR O END S L A C T EV E N

Hollister Bambinos keep fit on the field

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FINDING A FIELD OF DREAMS Hollister’s Bambinos love to play ball

BY JENNY ARBIZU PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROBERT ELIASON

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THRIVING TEAM Hollister Bambinos offer a place for softball players with

physical and intellectual challenges to just play the game.

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dam Mendolla remembers when he got the call from Ginger Swartz. It was the spring of 2015 and he was serving as the Vice President of Hollister Little League’s (HLL) Challenger Division, which accommodates softball players with physical and intellectual challenges.

Swartz, who was the HLL’s Challenger coach and manager in the early 1990s—a division of HLL that had been inactive for 14 years before starting up again in 2013—said her former players still wanted to play.

But there was a problem, the Challenger Division is for ages 4-18, or up to age 22, if still enrolled in school, when they are phased out of the game.

So one Sunday afternoon, Mendolla agreed to open up HLL’s ballpark, so the group of 30- to 40-year-old players could play.

Mendolla remembers commiserating with Swartz. “I told her it really bummed me out that they’re all aged out and that there’s nothing we can do about it.” ➝ 4

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The challenges for this community are not new to Mendolla.

His own daughter, Téa is 18 years old and has non-verbal autism. While coaching his son, Michael, in the HLL, he noticed that Téa was intrigued by the sport.

“She had been watching Michael play and was always fond of his uniform,” he says.

Her interest in the sport is what led him to becoming the HLL Challenger VP. “As Téa got older, I started thinking, a lot of these players don’t do anything,” Mendolla says. .”

So after his Sunday in the park with Swartz’s former players, Mendolla went to the HLL board to see about starting a Senior Challenger Division, which would accommodate players ages 15 and above.

“I got these players involved for one season,” Mendolla says of the 2015 HLL fall season.

But they came across a small obstacle.

“That little league field was too small,” Mendolla says.

They were able to use Hollister’s Babe Ruth field, even though we were still Little League. But after the first season, Mendolla was blindsided by another obstacle.

HLL said unless more players enrolled for the Challenger Division, there would be no Challenger Senior Division for the Spring 2016 season.

With more adults than kids, Mendolla felt it made more sense to reach out to Babe Ruth League’s Bambino Division.

“I told Greg Lopez, president of Babe Ruth at the time, the concerns that I had that there was nothing in Hollister for those players that were adults,” Mendolla recalls.

Lopez urged Mendolla to bring the matter to the Babe Ruth League board—they made an exception for the San Benito group and rewrote the age requirement so the age of oldest player would be the charter.

Mendolla says they had already used their field and response among board members was a resounding, “Yes.” “Their only request was that I come on as a divisional representative,” he says.

So Mendolla stepped up and became the division representative for the Babe Ruth League’s Bambino team.

He spoke to the commissioner of Babe Ruth International about his needs and they covered the Bambino’s charter for its first season. ➝ 6

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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 Sunday, 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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FUNK-FOR-ALL Spend the last Friday night of the year at a funk-for-all with Funkranomicon featuring Jackie Turner. Attendees are invited to get down with the dynamic, high energy and hip funk and soul music of this Bay Area favorite. Wine and craft beers will be available, cost is $10 at the door. End 2017 on a funky note Friday, Dec. 29, 8pm-midnight at The District Theater, 7430 Monterey St. For more information, visit thedistricttheater.com.

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MASQUERADE BALL Dress to impress this New Year’s Eve at Granada Theatre’s Masquerade Ball. Attendees will enjoy a cocktail reception, three-course plated dinner by Executive Chef Mark Johnson, music by Professional Folk and DJ dance party with DJ SHO-T and a midnight champagne toast. Attendees must be 21 or older, formal attire is required and masquerade masks are preferred. Enjoy the festivities Sunday, Dec. 31, 7pm-midnight at Granada Theatre, 17440 Monterey St. For more information and tickets, visit lealgranadatheater.com.

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All ages are welcome to gear up and celebrate the New Year at The Annual Robert Miller Memorial Motorcycle Poker Run, presented by Hollister Hills Volunteer Patrol. Proceeds will benefit Hollister Hills Off-Road Association (HHORA) to fund its youth Motorcycle Foundation (MSF) classes. Hit the course Monday, Jan. 1, 11am in the Day Use Area at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, 7800 Cienega Road. For more information, call 831.637.3874.

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In two years, the roster grew from 18 to 25 players on four teams.

Mendolla says approximately onethird of the adult special needs community in San Benito County are in the Babe Ruth Bambinos Division.

“Some of them are nervous, so they don’t come out to play,” Mendolla says.

“But we invite them to come watch, and many of them have started playing after watching.”

And those who want to play can become impatient for the upcoming seasons.

“Guy Smith was literally my first sign-up,” Mendolla says of the first season. “Guy is an all-American athlete.”

Mendolla says Smith and his father used to do special olympics baseball.

“My hitting is getting much better,” says Smith. “I just love to play. Coach Adam is a great coach, I’ve learned so much from him. I just can’t wait to start playing again.”

Some players have honed their baseball skills, too, such as Cooper Aiello.

“Cooper started batting with the t-ball; now he won’t come out to bat unless someone will pitch him the ball,” Mendolla says.

“And he’s one of the fastest runners we have out there.”

And he does not lead the division on his own. Mendolla is appreciative of everyone who assists the players and the games—from his coaches to the DJ in the sound booth, Casey Stephens.

Mendolla and fellow team managers Juan Cruz, Frank Felice and Randy Villa partake in guiding the Bambino division, though he says that much of their jobs are just to facilitate the games—ensuring their safety and timekeeping.

According to Mendolla, the Bambinos will “play forever” if not given a time limit.

“For them, it’s just that idea that they get to be bigger than life for that few minutes,” he says.

Cruz agrees.

“I feel that the Bambino players have a true love for the game,” Cruz says. “No one feels they are better than another. We’re all one big happy family.”

Mendolla is grateful the players are employed in the community and supported by such groups as HOPE Services and Social Vocational Services.

He’s also thankful for those who’ve helped the Bambino team get through its first year.

4 “The San Benito Community Foundation granted us $3,500 after listening to what we needed for those players,” Mendolla says.

“The Hollister’s Veterans of Foreign War Post 9242 covered each player’s registration for the first season. I told [Richard McAbee] I needed helmets for these players. He bought them 20 helmets.”

When the Babe Ruth field was damaged by an arsonist in September and its league had to sit out the fall season, Mendolla felt he needed to seek out another field for his Bambinos.

He didn’t want to use the school fields due to safety concerns for the players.

“There’s a chance they could get hurt in the street, I have to worry about that,” he says. So he went to Andrew Barragan, asking for use of his Black Jacks field, to which Barragan willingly agreed.

Mendolla is still amazed at how Barragan helped him out, moving around schedules so the Bambinos could play.

“He offered me anything I needed, anything he probably wouldn’t have done for anybody else,” he recalls.

The Bambinos have against played for fun against teams organized by community agencies and groups, including the San Benito Sheriff’s Department and the Hollister Police Department.

“Toward the end of the season they get to play against the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) and the Hollister Fire Department,” Cruz adds.

“The players get really excited and the competitive edge comes out in all of them.”

Mendolla says community involvement is essential to getting the players known around town and invites anybody to get involved. With their spring season beginning in March for 10 weeks, and the fall season in September for eight weeks—tis keeps them active for some time.

“I like for people, when they see the players walking around town, to say ‘Oh I know this guy from Bambinos,’ and they’re accounted for.”

San Benito Babe Ruth Bambino Division’s 2018 Season begins in January.

For more information, visit sanbenitobaberuth.org or their Facebook page @ sanbenitobaberuthbambinos.

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DAY HIKE

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Explore the local wildlife that call Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area home on a guided family friendly day hike along a 1.5 mile moderate trail loop. Children will become wildlife detectives and discover interesting animal clues along the way that help tell their story. Please bring water, layered clothing and comfortable hiking shoes. Dogs on a leash are welcome, but the trail is not stroller friendly. Start the new year off on the right foot Monday, Jan. 1, 10am-noon at Hollister Hills SVRA Mudstone Ranch, 6203 Cienega Road, Hollister. For more information, email michelle.armijo@parks.ca.gov.

HOLLISTER BRUNCH CELEBRATION Join San Juan Oaks for a very special New Year’s Eve Sunday Brunch.

Begin celebrating the last day of the year with a brunch filled with delicacies including carved leg of lamb, herb encrusted pork loin, Southern fried chicken, chorizo

and cornbread stuffed shrimp and more. Attendees will also enjoy breakfast specialties, fresh picked fruits and veggies, a waffle bar and much more. Kick off the New Year’s festivities Sunday, Dec. 31, 10am-2pm at San Juan Oaks, 3825 Union Rd, Hollister. Reservations recommended, please call 831.636.6127. For more information, visit sanjuanoaks.com.

VINEYARD BASH Head to Léal Vineyards to enjoy the annual New Year’s Eve Bash and stay for a New Year’s getaway. New Year’s Bash attendees will enjoy a three-course plated dinner by Executive Chef Mark Johnson and dancing to live music by Dolce Musica and the Isaiah

Pickett Band in the magical Barrel Room. Hacienda de Léal Experience Packages are also available and include one night stay, two tickets to Léal Vineyards New Year’s Eve Bash, transportation to and from the venue and breakfast at Hacienda on New Year’s Day. Wine, dine and dance the night away Sunday, Dec. 31, 6pm-12:30am at Léal Vineyards, 300 Maranatha Dr. For more information, visit lealvineyards.com.

NEW YEAR’S PARTY Spend New Year’s Eve at Ridgemark Golf Club and Resort and bring in the New Year with Spun. Enjoy a fun evening as Spun spins original material as well as a mix of cover tunes including rock, reggae, blues, dance and country.

Include the whole family in celebrating the arrival of 2018 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 family hugs, a noisy celebration, shout outs to different countries at the different ball drops and more. Celebrate the start of 2018 on Sunday, Dec. 31, noon-4pm at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. For more information, visit cdm.org.

The party is 21 and over only with no cover charge. Reservations for dinner are available, but reservations cannot be held for entertainment only. Join the party Sunday, Dec. 31, 9pm-midnight at Ridgemark Golf Club and Resort, 3800 Airline HIghway. Visit tinyurl.com/y87xa8v7.

GARDENS’ NEW YEAR Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Gilroy Gardens. Start the night with the magic of Holiday@ Night’s festive twinkling lights, ice skating and holiday feast. Stay until midnight for live alternative-electrorock-pop music with The Pfeffers and fireworks over Coyote Lake as

COUNTDOWN CELEBRATION Get the New Year’s party started with Jammin’ Band at The District Theater. Noted for bringing explosive energy to each performance, Jammin’ Band features a horn section, full rhythm section and four lead vocals that will bring in the new year with a mix of Latin, R&B and Old School.

Countdown with Jammin’ Band Sunday, Dec. 31, 9pm-1:30am at The District Theater, 7430 Monterey Road. Visit thedistricttheater.com.

CYCLOCROSS REGISTRATION

Experience Cyclocross at Lion Oaks Ranch. Race #7 of the Central Coast Cyclo-Cross Race Series and the 2017/18 Northern California Nevada Cycling Association District Championships are being held in Coyote Valley. Encounter a traditional course through a combination of pavement, flagstone walkway, grass, sand and other obstacles. Online registration deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 3, on site late registration also available for an additional charge. Join the race Saturday, Jan. 6, 7:30am at Lion Oaks Ranch, 455 Kalena Ave, Morgan Hill. Visit lionoakscx.com.

MONTEREY BREW YEAR’S EVE Ring in the new year with Alvarado Street Brewery’s Brew Years Eve. Attendees will start the celebration with a glass of Caraccioli Brut Cuvee and a five course dinner prepared by Chef Brandon Miller, complete with limited release beer pairings.

Following dinner the dining room will be transformed into a dancefloor and the beer garden into a silent disco, a photobooth will capture memories and a complimentary toast will be enjoyed at midnight, Sunday, Dec. 31, 6:30pm-1am at Alvarado Street Brewery, 426

Alvarado St. Attendees must be over 21 with valid ID, dress code is business casual. Visit alvaradostreetbrewery.com.

MUSICAL SHABBAT All are welcome to celebrate Shabbat at a lively, musical Friday night service with Shalom and Yuhu Braveman.

Musical instruments are welcome and experience is not required.

Please bring a vegan dessert for the oneg and call to contribute something special to the service agenda. Celebrate Shabbat Friday, Jan. 5, 7-8:30pm at the offices of Shalom and Yuhu Braveman, 494 Alvarado St. For more information, call 831.375.7553 or visit cysantacruz.com.

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participants countdown to the New Year. Experience New Year’s Eve at Holiday@Night Sunday, Dec. 31, 4pm-midnight at Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway. Visit gilroygardens.org.

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NYE EVENTS

Events worth the trek the password to enter. Attend the best kept secret in town Sunday, Dec. 31, 7pm-1am at Silicon Valley Capital Club, 50 W. San Fernando St, San Jose. For more information and tickets, visit tinyurl.com/ y9d86yhh.

MINDFUL CELEBRATION Break out of old routines and ring in the new year with thoughtful purpose. Head to the redwoods, relax and reflect by the fireplace and celebrate with a seasonal meal on the patio. Enjoy a guided walking meditation with Sudha Carolyn Lundeen, a soulful kirtan concert by Wah! and hors d’oeuvres, drinks and dessert as midnight approaches. Welcome the new year in a new way Sunday, Dec. 31, 5:30pm-midnight at 1440 Multiversity, 800 Bethany Dr, Scotts Valley. Overnight accommodations are also available. For more information and tickets, visit tinyurl.com/ y7afmyvh.

SINGLES EXTRAVAGANZA COASTAL CHEER Ring in the New Year celebrating a quarter century

of the arts at First Night Monterey in the historic downtown.

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A little travel, lots of New Year’s Eve fun

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FIRST NIGHT Revel in a New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts at First Night Monterey 2018. This family friendly festival is presented in two acts. The first act, for the young-at-heart, kicks off at 3pm with the opening ceremony and offers an artful experience of music, drumming, ballet, folk dancing, face art, hat making and more. The main event, features nine hours of entertainment for the entire family, including more than 65 live music performances, costumed dancers, art exhibits and more. Celebrate 25 years of magic

at First Night Monterey 2018 on Sunday, Dec. 31, 3pm-midnight in historic downtown Monterey. For more information, visit firstnightmonterey.org.

SPEAKEASY SOIREE Step back in time and razzle dazzle in the glitziest joint around at Silicon Valley Capital Club’s 1920s Speakeasy Soiree. This shindig will be the bee’s knees with an indulgent buffet, live music and DJ, champagne toast and casino games. Just like the speakeasies of the past, attendees must RSVP to receive

Singles are invited to the biggest venue in Santa Clara to attend the best party of the year. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with 400 Bay Area singles, good food and drinks, games with prizes and the best dance tunes from the ‘60s to today. Attendees will enjoy a gourmet dinner reception, dance party, raffle prize giveaways, live countdown and complimentary champagne toast. Formal attire is required and the 20 best dressed ladies and gentlemen will receive a surprise gift. Head to the number one New Year’s Eve singles party in the Bay Area Sunday, Dec. 31, 7pm-1am at Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara. For more information, and tickets visit tinyurl. com/y9unabum.

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GETTING OUT

Three seaside settings

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CRISP BEGINNINGS Walk the beaches for miles at the Tomales Bay part of Marin’s Point Reyes National Seashore.

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utdoor photographer and mountaineer, Galen Rowell, wrote that a landscape is most alluring at the edges; where the mountains rise above the plains or a stream divides a lush meadow. But no scenic boundary has stirred humankind's imagination through the ages more than the meeting of land and sea. Early explorers looked seaward wondering what unknown lands lay beyond the horizon. Even in today's carefully mapped world, looking out

to sea is as mesmerizing as staring into a campfire.

Three kinds of seaside settings come to mind: beaches, bluffs, and estuaries. The Bay Area's wide array of natural habitats delivers once again. Stunning examples of each of these are a day trip away.

If your idea of a beach is towels, umbrellas and coolers, there are many to choose from. If, on the other hand, you wish to walk down a secluded beach so long that your stamina will give out before the sand does, head for Fort Ord Dunes State Park. They say the beach there is

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Start the year with these refreshing coastal outings

4 miles long, and I will have to take their word for it. I have never reached the end. I just know that it is very long, and I have never seen more than a handful of people there.

Like Fort Ord Dunes, beaches at Point Reyes National Seashore are measured in miles. Point Reyes Beach is 11 miles of pounding surf that faces the roaring Pacific tumult head on. Also windswept, but not so fiercely, Limantour Beach is a quiet and elegant spit of sand tucked on the leeward side of the point in Drakes Bay. Seaside bluffs, especially in winter, take a beating from storm-angered surf that is a supreme display of power. Wilder Ranch State Park north of Santa Cruz and the Cowell-Purisima Trail south of Half Moon Bay both put a hiker in cliffside front row seats. North of the Golden Gate in the Marin Headlands, hike along oceanside cliffs from Tennessee Valley in Mill Valley to Muir Beach, then fuel up with a tankard of ale at the Pelican Inn before heading home.

There is no trail that packs more seaside awe into two miles than the short Chimney Rock Trail in Point Reyes; Drakes Bay on one side of the point (look for elephants seals), the roiling open ocean far below on the other. Standing there leaves no doubt that you are alive.

Estuaries and sloughs, where freshwater and seawater mingle, are among the most productive biological habitats on earth.

Our largest estuary is San Francisco Bay, but at Elkhorn Slough in Moss Landing and Drakes Estero at Point Reyes, the setting is more unspoiled and the wildlife more accessible. These estuaries are perfect for watching sea life, bird life, or just enjoying the reedy solitude from a rented kayak or a peaceful shoreline trail.

Whether you seek peace or power, it waits at the seashore every day along with a heavy helping of grandeur.

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Theresa Myers

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Creating Relationships for Life I have been working since I was 9 years old in the Philippines, helping my mom and grandma in their store. I have always enjoyed working with people and helping them. I moved to the states to be with family and continue my college experience, and loved the states so much that I stayed and made my life for myself. Met my wonderful husband and started our family over 30 years ago.

I have had my real estate license since 1996, and what better way to help people than with their real estate needs and making their home buying or selling dreams come true.

Whether I am working with sellers or buyers, my goal is to make their real estate transaction as smooth as possible. I listen to my client’s expectations and do my best to exceed their needs.

Lic# 381833 Bonded & Insured

CONSTRUCTION

Rianda Construction

Tis the Season to Buy at The Bluffs!

Open Sat 1-4 Kim Bautista (831) 566-6926 Listed By Charlene King (831) 801-5464

408.430.3560

FENCES

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

F EATURED A GENT

TO PLACE AN AD IN HOME SERVICES

Retreat-like Master Suite w/Private Yard FALL IN LOVE ~ Gorgeous 5Br/3.5Ba w/spacious living & dining rooms. Chef’s kit w/granite slab counters & 6-burner stovetop.

Family room w/wet bar, FP & sky-lit solarium.

Call for an Exclusive Showing! $889,000 Tres Pinos (831) 245-0321

Call 408.842.0420 or email advertising@newsvmedia.com

Lic: #649968 Credit cards accepted.

HIRE LOCAL!

WOW—Look at Those Views!

10+ ACRES ~ Don’t miss your chance to build your dream home on only remaining lot in beautiful area surrounded by custom estate homes. Gated, fully fenced. Elec avail at street.

Make this Your Shangri-La! $1,250,000 Gilroy (831) 245-0321

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES LIVE RIGHT HERE

6 Acres w/Private Views all Around STONEGATE BEAUTY ~ 4Br/2.5Ba in the country w/views of San Benito hills.

Large living spaces. Trellis-covered brick patio for entertaining. Bring your horses!

Let this Beautiful Home be Yours! $824,100 Tres Pinos (831) 245-0321

Call Judy Bell for more info: jbell@newsvmedia.com 408.842.5066

We are an award winning company offering superior service in each of our five locations!

330 Tres Pinos Road, Suite D1, Hollister (831) 245�0321 1544 Constitution Blvd, Salinas (831) 800�7341 496 Pearl Street, Monterey (831) 648�7271 237 Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley (831) 438�8400 13117 Highway 9, Boulder Creek (831) 338�2125 or 338�2184

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