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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

JULY 6, 2018

Girls have a new den

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FAMILY PACK On June 1 of this year, it became possible for all Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout packs to have girl dens.

Scouting girls too IS FOR

Cub Scouts Goes Coed

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rianna Tavares lights up when speaking about the strides Boys Scouts of America has made.

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“We’ve recently had a Youth to Youth Training for our youth staff working with our younger kids,” explains Tavares, who is the San Benito District Associate for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Silicon Valley Monterey Bay. “And our Youth Protection Training [for the adult volunteers] has been updated, so that we can incorporate girls into the programs,” she gleams.

“So that’s kind of cool—and big!”

Big, indeed.

In fact, the topic of incorporating girls in the Boy Scouts has been a big one since October of 2017—when the BSA Board of Directors unanimously approved to welcome girls into the Cub Scout program and announced families would be able to sign up both sons AND daughters for the program beginning June of 2018.

Charters and committees, however, are now given the choice whether or not to integrate girls into its packs. If charters

don’t want a girl-integrated pack, they can establish all-girl packs.

Cub Scout dens remain single-gender, however, but they “still do pack and family stuff together,” Tavares says.

In January 2018, the BSA began an early adopter program allowing girl dens to be established in the Cub Scouts.

On June 1 of this year, it became possible for all BSA Cub Scout packs to have have girl dens.

“So Pack 455 and Pack 444 want to be, what we call, Whole Family Packs,” Tavares says of the local packs.

According to BSA chief scout executive, Mike Surbaugh, these “whole family” packs are the answer to a question that has been raised for years: How does the BSA serve the whole family?

“Every task force that we’ve come up with always comes back to families looking for ways they can participate together,” Surbaugh explains on the www. scouting.org website.

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leader to decide to incorporate girls in the San Benito District.

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Not every council participated in the surveys, but by the end of the process, 11,000 scouts weighed in, and “every one of those questions never varied more than 2 percentage points,” Surbaugh explains.

Pack 428, led by Aprilynn Wyatt, was the only pack to sign up for the early adopter program in the San Benito District.

Wyatt became Pack 428’s scoutmaster in February after previously being scoutmaster for Pack 444.

When her son moved up to Boy Scouts, her daughter began showing interest in joining Cub Scouts.

“When they made the announcement that girls were allowed in, my daughter immediately said, yeah we’re getting right back into Cub Scouts,” Wyatt laughs.

“This is a kid who made a choice to play little league ball instead of softball, who isn’t held back in any other area in her life by her gender,” Wyatt says about her daughter Katie, who just became a firstyear Webelo.

“Here’s an activity she really wanted to participate in; she saw her brother participate in it, and she loves it now.”

When Wyatt took over the pack in February, only one child was left in the pack after the rest had moved on to Boy Scout troops.

“So rather than seeing a unit lapse that had been going since 1937, we decided to revive it,” Wyatt explains.

But she did more than revive it.

Pack 428 drastically changed once girls could become Cub Scouts. In the last 6 months, Pack 428 has developed four functioning dens, two of which are girl dens.

According to Wyatt, the integration of girls in such Cub Scout events as ‘Mom and Me’ camp, and ‘Day Camp’ has been “seamless.”

“The kids played together without any hesitation and without any hiccups,” Wyatt says.

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FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC

COMMUNITY & CULTURE

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All cool folks celebrating independence and the biker lifestyle are invited to the Veterans’ Memorial Building for the return of the Wild One Saloon, the birthplace of the American Biker. Enjoy live music, a full bar, $5 beers, great food served daily and more at this three day entertainment venue with no cover charge. Friday, July 6, 2pm -Sunday, July 8, 4pm at Veterans’ Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St. For information, visit wildonesaloon.com.

Bring a lawn chair and dance the night away at the Morgan Hill Free Summer Friday Night Music Series featuring the music of Bay Area favorite, Superbad. Beer, wine, food and more will be available for on-site purchase, with 100% of food proceeds back into community youth scholarships. Also enjoy free entrance and parking. Don’t miss the show Friday, July 6, 6-9:30pm at the Morgan Hill Downtown Amphitheater, 17000 Monterey St. Visit tinyurl.com/y7jz4hg2.

Don’t miss the first ever First Friday Evening of Community and Culture at Credo Studio. Meet local Mutsun Ohlone artist and educator, Kanyon CoyoteWoman Sayers-Roods and community organizer and activist Mandisa Snodey and learn about the local Indigenous Peoples of San Juan Bautista.

Share in the discussion about the history and culture of the community. Friday, July 6, 7-9pm at Credo Studio, 1 Polk St. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ycjsm6df.

Experience Roller Derby that is as American as apple pie at Red, White & Bruised - Faultline Derby Devilz versus Sacramento’s Floodwater Roller Derby.

Enjoy an evening of hard hitting action under the stars at this family friendly event. Saturday, July 7, 5:30-8:30pm at Bolado Park Event Center, 9000 Airline Highway. For information and tickets, visit tinyurl.com/y9bohfqd.

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e’ve had this discussion before. Remember? There are so many cool summer festivals and festivities coming up; you should NEVER use “Parking is such a hassle” as an excuse for not attending. If the event is close enough, just cycle on in! If distance makes this impossible, put your bikes on the car rack, drive to a safe parking lot within several miles of the event, then just cycle on in! Too easy!

Two perfect examples (both in Gilroy) where you can put this plan into action are the Garlic Festival and Downtown Live

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Summer Music Series. Cycle over to the venues, check your trusty steed at the valet bicycle parking, and enjoy!

Last month, I shared that you don’t have give up cycling just because you can’t bring your bicycle along. This month, let’s explore organized tours. Most any touristy destination offers any number of excursion opportunities, from city tours to zip-lining to train rides. Somewhere in the offerings, you are sure to find a bicycle ride or two.

The cool thing about these excursions? The organizers provide everything: bikes, helmets, safety gear, water, snacks, etc. All

you have to do is show up, prove you can ride a bike, and GO! To keep things safe, reputable tour groups provide a lead rider and a “sweeper.” Tours generally involve minimal climbing, and some are almost 100 percent downhill!

(Think Kauai’s Waimea Canyon or Maui’s Haleakala). On a cruise?

Book your adventure through the cruise line; they can’t leave port until you’re back aboard ship.

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Don’t miss Fremont Peak’s expansive views and astronomical observatory with exciting public programs. Join either the daytime solar program to safely see details on the sun’s surface including sunspots, granules, facula and solar prominences through special sun telescopes, or head to the evening public program featuring an informative media presentation and the opportunity to observe the night sky with a 30-inch telescope. Saturday, July 7, 2-5pm daytime solar program and 8:30pm-midnight evening public program, 8:30pm-midnight or later at Fremont Peak Observatory, San Juan Canyon Road, San Juan Bautista. For information and updated program times and availability status, visit fpoa.net.

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HOLLISTER OUTDOOR YOGA Enjoy a sixty minute outdoor yoga class with

KULA Yoga at The GardenShoppe.

Participants of all levels will enjoy this yoga class that is designed for all, as well as one beverage of their

choice following class. This is a 21 and over event, tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

Participants are asked to bring their own mat. Saturday, July 7, 9-11am at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St. VIsit kulayogasbc.com.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA OPEN GALLERY Head to Bear Flag Gallery’s Annual Open House and enjoy this year’s theme, Celebrating Frida Kahlo’s Birthday. Meet the merchants in the Bear Flag Gallery Co-Op and enjoy free cake and beverages all day long. Attendees will also receive free raffle tickets; raffle to be held at 3pm, must be present to

win. Saturday, July 7, 11am-3pm at Bear Flag Gallery, 207 Third St.. For information, visit bearflaggallery.com.

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 inside the Plaza Stables and Victorian furnishings in the Plaza Hotel and Zanetta Family home. Taste an old fashioned soda in the historic Plaza Hotel Saloon. Experience the history on Saturday, July 7, 11am-4pm at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park, 19 Franklin St. For more information, call 831.623.4881.

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FIRST SATURDAY Join Vertigo Coffee Roasters for July’s First Saturday Reception featuring the illustrations of Bryan West. Also enjoy live music from Dave and the Kids as well as coffee, beer and food. Enjoy a nice summer evening Saturday, July 7, 6-9pm at Vertigo Coffee Roasters, 81 Fourth St. Visit vertigocoffee.com.

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Please bring drinking water and a snack for the trail. Heavy rain will cancel. The Anza Expedition Hike will be held Saturday, July 7, 9:30am-noon at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, 550 Palm Ave. For more information, visit openspaceauthority.org.

ANZA TRAIL HIKE Learn about the Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition while joining the Open Space Authority and National Parks for the Anza Expedition Hike history walk.

Participants will hike along the 4-mile Arrowhead Trail in Coyote, a certified interpretive site for the Anza Expedition, and learn about the expedition and the experience of the families that undertook it.

CARNIVOROUS PLANTS Experience plants that are unlike most vegetation as South County Lifelong Learning presents the class, Meat-Eating Plants, presented by Charles “Chuck” Rambo. Learn how these plants extract their nutrition from unfortunate insects as this local gardener shares his passion for man-eating plants. Also learn

Join Lisa Mc Andrews, who taught horticulture at Cabrillo College for 36 years, as she leads a free workshop on establishing and caring for a water-wise garden.

This workshop will benefit water conscious community members, new homeowners with drought-tolerant landscapes and anyone wanting to transform their landscapes to be water-wise. Drinks, snacks and free water-wise garden pamphlets and landscape plans will be provided. Saturday, July 14, 10am-noon at San Benito County Water District, 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister. To register, call 831.637.4378.

how to grow this alien vegetation in a backyard. Saturday, July 14, 10:30am-noon at Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Class fee is $10. For information, call Debbie Vasquez, 408.310.4254.

WATSONVILLE DOG HIKE If the fireworks are setting the dogs on edge escape to the mountain for a quiet stroll with fellow dog owners and their canine companions at the Join the Pack Dog Hike at Mt. Madonna. Wear layered clothes, sturdy shoes and bring flashlights. Saturday, July 7, 8-9:30pm at Mt. Madonna County Park, Redwood Grove Group ➝ 13

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BLUES ROCK TRIBUTE Join the South 46 Band in celebrating American Independence with the classic blues rock sound of Gregg Allman and The Allman Brothers Band. Witness as the South 46 Band pays tribute to this legendary music with a song list including a unique mixture of blues, jazz, rock and

country. Also enjoy a beer and good food at this Fourth of July celebration Sunday, July 8, 3:30-6:30pm at 18th Barrel Tasting Room, 322 Third St. Visit south46.com.

Witness as Dog ‘N’ Butterfly takes the concept of a tribute band to a whole new level. Enjoy Heart’s memorable music of the ’70s and ’80s performed with unequaled accuracy and musical skill, and completed with a stage show and retro inspired costumes. Also enjoy an opening performance by South Bound & Company, a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Saturday, July 14, 6:30-9:30pm at Hollister Concerts at Pepper Tree Ranch, 500 John Smith Road, Hollister. Visit hollisterconcerts.com.

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His style, under the JD Hurley label, is fresh and consumer-friendly, with wines meant to be enjoyed young, while hers, under the Thérèse Vineyards label, are barrel-aged up to three years for structure and longevity. Together, they produce SoulMate, a series of barrel-fermented wines that reflect their love of the land and each other.

When Thérèse and Dan met at a grocery store more than 30 years ago, little did they suspect their lives would one day revolve completely around wine. Today, their

By LAURA NESS vineyard estate, tucked among redwood-dotted mountains, produces more than brilliant Cabernet.

Colorful plantings of succulents dot the hills, roses abound and garden beds appear everywhere, from which the couple sources food for their plantbased diet. Decks with tables and chairs surround a serene pond, and a trellised overlook provides a sweeping view of vineyards and flowers.

With a glass of wine in hand, you feel like lord or lady of the manor.

Open only six days a month, they’re expanding tasting facilities to accommodate the hundreds of visitors they receive each first and third weekend. Contact Michele Swensen 408.842.9197 to arrange a mid-week visit.

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POWER FESTIVAL Celebrate clean energy, community and sustainability at the First Annual Community Power Festival. presented by Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP). Enjoy interactive booths, local vendors, community organizations, food and live music. Learn about solar power and clean energy, explore a future without fossil fuels and meet the new electricity provider, MBCP. Also enjoy test drives of electric vehicles and test rides of electric bikes.

Saturday, July 14, 10am-4pm at San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz. For more information, visit mbcommunitypower.org/ community.

KIDS’ TRIATHLON

Children ages 5-13 are invited to take part in the 10th Annual Gilroy Kids Triathlon. Participants will swim, run and complete a fun obstacle course with distances varying depending on each competitor’s age group. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, goodie bag, medal and best of all, a sense of accomplishment. The first wave begins at the pool at 8am. Saturday, July 14, 8-11am at Christopher High School, 850 Day Road, Gilroy. For information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/ycwcvfsh.

Admission is $5 weekdays and $7 weekends. Visit cityofgilroy.org.

EVENTS

TOAST & JAM All musicians are welcome to head to Crēdo Studio for Toast & Jam. Attendees will enjoy meeting to eat toast and jam, and then hanging out—to jam. Crēdo Studio is a Center for the Arts that offers musicians a place to play and has a piano, drum kit and some percussion instruments available for Toast & Jam sessions. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own instruments as well. Drop in for some toast and jam Saturday, July 14, 9am-noon at Crēdo Studio, 1

AQUATIC CENTER Splash into summer with the City of Gilroy Recreation Department Summer Aquatics Program at the Christopher High School Aquatic Center. Cool off with a variety of ways to enjoy the pool including lap swim, recreation swim, swim lessons, fitness classes and more.

Head to the pool Tuesday-Sunday, July 10-15, 11:30am-5pm at the Christopher High School Aquatics Center, 850 Day Road, Gilroy.

BUILD A BOOK Children ages 8-12 are invited to build a book and tell the story at the Build a Book Workshop. This workshop features photography, art, writing and graphic design. Space is limited, register at the library by July 11.

The Build a Book Workshop will be held Monday-Friday, July 16-20, 10am-1pm daily at the Carl Martin Luck Memorial Library, 801 Second St, San Juan Bautista.

For details, call 831.623.4687.

COLOR RUN Register now for the Hollister Recreation Wild Color 5K Run and experience Hollister’s beauty while running through the sprawling outdoors and enjoying a splash of color.

SUMMER DANCING Strap on dancing shoes and head to Dance @ Dunne, Fridays from May-July, part of the Summer Arts @ Dunne Program. Enjoy Zumba every Friday, 5:30-6:15pm, in addition to a new dance form each month.

In May participants will dance the Hula following Zumba from 6:307:30pm. This program is free and open to all ages. Do some summer dancing Fridays, through July 27, 5:30-7:30pm at Dunne Park, 600 West St, Hollister. Visit tinyurl. com/yb2ocbu9.

DOC MCSTUFFINS Experience “Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit,” the first-ever museum exhibit based on Disney’s Peabody Award-winning series. Families are invited to help Doc perform check-ups and diagnose toy patients while learning healthy habits, compassion and nurturing care in this interactive English and Spanish bilingual experience that provides opportunity for children to become comfortable in healthcare settings. This hands on exhibit runs through Sunday, Sept.

16 at the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. Visit cdm.org.

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 with the winners receiving prizes. Take the challenge through Thursday, Sept.

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AGRICULTURAL HISTORY Join Agricultural History Project at Second Saturday on the Farm, a free family event featuring games and grilling. Attendees of all ages will enjoy experiencing the good old days of life on the farm with activities including tractor driving, wooden cow milking, feeding chickens and holding bunny rabbits. Saturday, July 14, 11am-3pm at Agricultural History Project, 2601 East Lake Ave, Watsonville. For information, visit aghistoryproject.org or call 831.724.5898.

Participants will receive a Hollister Wild Color T-Shirt, finisher medal and bag of color for the after party Color Splash Event.

Saturday, July 28, 7am. Race Start and Finish is located at 2360 Technology Pkwy, Hollister. For information and to register, visit hollisterwildcolor5krun.com.

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girls can do—I think it's a great thing.”

Girl Scouts CEO, Sylvia Acevedo, responded to BSA’s inclusion of girls in an emailed statement to Business Insider.

“We are, and will remain, the first choice for girls and parents who want to provide their girls opportunities to build new skills, explore STEM and the outdoors, participate in community projects, and grow into happy, successful, civically engaged adults,” Acevedo said.

But perhaps the inclusion of whole families in Cub Scouts is a change for the better.

“We have a couple of families with boys and girls, and they love being able to bring everybody,” Wyatt says.

“It is really gratifying and heartwarming to see everybody getting all the benefits that scouts can offer without worrying about their background,” Wyatt adds. “I love seeing the families function together.”

For more information on San Benito District BSA, contact Brianna Tavares at 831.287.2020 or Brianna.

Tavares@scouting.org. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, visit scouting.org.

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But for others, the integration may not be so beneficial for boys.

One Cub Scout mother, Vicki Silva, has already seen a difference in discipline when it comes to boys and girls. These differences have become obvious at events where both girl and boy Cub Scouts are present.

“When boys don’t have girls around, they play a little differently,” Silva says. “With the girls there, the girls don’t like it the same.”

This echos the words of an anonymous Cub Scout, entering his second-year of WeBeLos. “I’m kind of against [having girls as Cub Scouts] because they already have Girl Scouts for them,” he says.

“Boys are boys, and they have to act their way. With girls there, it would be different because girls are usually calmer than boys.”

Ella Henson, however, who’s son Jordan is in Pack 444, feels the change in scouting will be beneficial.

“Scouting offers so many opportunities that wouldn't otherwise be enjoyed—both for boys and girls,” Henson says.

“Coed Scouting allows for boys to see girls do shooting sports, camping, etcetera, and realize that there are no limitations in what

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A different world

TIME TRAVEL Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to live in a different period in time?

Seniors at Live Oak ponder another life JULY 6, 2018

By CHERYL HUGUENOR

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uch like a couple experiencing relationship problems, my computer recently stopped communicating with my printer. Nothing seemed to resolve the issue. As I banged my head on the desk I wished, not for the first time, that I had been born before the modern age.

I would have loved to live next door to Jane Austen or Louisa May Alcott, an attentive friend as they talked out the details of their famous 19th-century novels; or to

have worked alongside Howard Carter in Egypt a 100 years ago as he discovered the ancient tomb of King Tut. Then again, 1920s Paris has always intrigued me. Imagine attending a weekly gathering there at Gertrude Stein’s home as she argued art and politics with the likes of Hemingway and Picasso.

Ah, just to be “a fly on the wall…”

I wondered about the seniors here at Live Oak Adult Day Services: do they ever wish they had lived in a different time in history?

They have all witnessed world wars, disasters, and hardship, but also

space exploration, jet planes, and life-saving antibiotics. Cassie pondered the question and decided that she would like to live not in the past, but way in the future. “Only if it is peaceful, though,” she said. Penny agreed with her, but she made us all laugh when she added, “Of course you have to know first if it is likely to work out. You wouldn’t get married without dating first to be sure it’s a good idea, would you?” They are both genuinely curious about what the future may hold. Others here longed more for days of yore.

Millie wishes she could live back in her Midwest hometown in its early days before there were cars.

She would like to see horses and buggies driving around the sleepy streets. Several seniors long for the 1950’s era to return, seeing that as a safer time, somehow more innocent than nowadays. They talked of playing outdoors for hours and only running home when the streetlights came on. “No one bothered kids as they played kickball in the street or rode their bikes all over town.” Moms were home, everyone watched out for each other, and the future seemed bright. No one mentioned that this was during the Cold War and before the civil rights era, so the world was not as sweet as it seems in retrospect.

What I always find inspiring here is the resilience of the seniors I work with each day. If I whine that the computer is acting up, they tend to calmly ask, “Have you tried reading the manual?” When we had so much rain last year that the streets were flooding and it seemed like building an ark was a good option, they were happy that the reservoirs were filling and lots of wildflowers would appear in the Spring. Nothing seems to faze them. Maybe I should dig out that manual, after all.

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

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Contact Marilyn Ferreire BRE 00409787 831.635.6700

Margaret L. Pidd, BROKER Professional Property Mgmt. & Sales

330 Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1

339 Seventh St., Ste. B, Hollister

831.637.7337

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JULY 6, 2018

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

2 Bed/1 Bath

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3 Bed/2.5 Bath. Upgraded master bath includes new tile shower, paint, lighting fixture and tile flooring. New carpets in the master bedroom. New front door. New exterior paint in 2017. New 50 year comp roof and gutters/downspouts in 2016. New front door. 10x12 shed for extra storage.

Offered at $559,900

HISTORIC SAN JUAN BAUTISTA LIVING

Comfortable living in historic San Juan Bautista Lovely 2 bed/2 bath with charming Spanish style influence. Bonus room off the detached 2 car garage offers laundry area, existing plumbing for additional bath and separate area that is large enough for guest quarters, home office or recreational space.

Enjoy the exceptional privacy the backyard offers.

Offered at $590,000

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JULY 6, 2018

Walnut Park StoneBridge home completed in June 2018.

4 bed/2.5 bath with approximately 1,934 sqft. Upgrades include Quartz counters in kitchen, tile flooring and A/C. Formal living room/dining combo with gas log fireplace.

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Breathtaking Views from Every Window CUSTOM HILLTOP HOME ~ Great value for 3Br/2.5Ba on 5 acres in paradise. Kitchen filled w/granite & large walk-in pantry. FR w/vaulted ceiling. Large master w/FP & French doors to deck.

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Our apologies to our loyal readers and many voters for mistakenly omitting the Best Jewelry listing from the Best Of print issue Very Clean 1-Story Townhouse MISSION VISTA ~ Two masters each w/bath & walk-in closet. Cozy family room w/wood burning fireplace. Open kitchen w/breakfast bar.

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Make 2018 Your Year for Homeownership! $440,000 San Juan Bautista (831) 245-0321

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REALTOR® DRE #02048560 Kim Bautista was born and raised in San Benito County. Although she is new to Real Estate, she is not new to the community.

Kim is a firm believer in giving back to the community that you live in through volunteerism. She was the recipient of the Philanthropist of the Year Award in 2013 from the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce, she has been active with Relay for Life and serves on many local boards involving our community.

What she lacks in experience Kim more than makes up for in her enthusiasm and dedication.

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Great Investment Opportunity Open Sun 1-3pm COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL ~ Unique commercial zoned property w/two units (2Br/2Ba & 1Br/1B) both updated in the last 6 years. Just 3 miles from San Juan Road exit off Hwy 101.

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JULY 6, 2018

Four Parcels Totaling 549+ Acres BREATHTAKING VIEWS ~ Nice & quiet land w/lots of possibilities. Enjoy sun & beautiful trees. Well water, old septic, elec. Corrals, buildings, sheds, cabin (needs TLC).

Call Today for this Unique Opportunity! $975,000 Greenfield (831) 800-7341

Four-plex in a great location!

Conveniently located to nearby schools, downtown and stores.

The parking area has been refinished for last for years to come. Each unit is 2Br/1Ba and 850 SqFt. Includes coin operated laundry area with 2 washers and 2 dryers. Carport for 4 vehicles plus 3 open parking spaces.

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GET BACK INTO THE SWING OF LIFE!

Managing Hip & Knee Pain from Arthritis FEATURED SPEAKER:

ALLEN GUSTAFSON, M.D.

Thursday, July 26th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Ridgemark Golf & Country Club DIABLO ROOM 3800 Airline Highway - Hollister

Join us for a comprehensive seminar with interactive displays and information from HHH Orthopedic Surgeons, HHH Surgery Staff, Hollister Orthopedic Specialty Center Staff, San Benito Home Health Care, Physical Therapists, and Patient Education Specialists.

Light appetizers and refreshments will be served

SPACE IS LIMITED

Reservations are required, please call Frankie Gallagher at (831) 636-2644.

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