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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN

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landmark structure built more than 150 years ago stands at the corner of Monterey Street and Peebles Avenue in Morgan Hill. The business inside that structure is also a landmark—having served the community for more than six decades.

Ponzini Community Garage and Towing is owned by Gary Ponzini, 72, and was selected by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce as the Small Business of the Year. On March 3, Ponzini will be honored at the 60th annual, “Celebrate Morgan Hill” dinner at Britton Middle School gym.

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SERVICE ORIENTED Gary was a 2017 Community Foundation Philanthropy

Honoree for his work with the Edward Boss Prado Foundation.

In 1951 Ponzini’s grandfather purchased the garage and service station located at 19190 Monterey Street.

Soon after, Gary, his father Fred, mother Lucile, and his sister, Janis, relocated from San Jose to open and operate the family business.

“My dad worked the garage and my mom pumped the gas,” says Gary. “I was probably six years old, I’d sweep and clean the restrooms, stuff like that. We did it all through high school and college.”

Two years after graduating from Gavilan college Ponzini left the garage in pursuit of his passion, car racing.

“I just packed up and left,” he says.

“For about 19 years I just went all over the Midwest. I went back to drive race cars. That’s all I ever wanted to do. I believe I have 13 national wins.”

In almost two decades of racing Ponzini was involved in only two major accidents, the second, and his last, took place in Winchester, Indiana—which caused him to lose use of his left arm.

“When I took the cast off, the left arm didn’t work,” says Gary. “It just didn’t work. So, my buddies drove back and moved me back.”

Gary’s passion for the world of racing overruled the risk.

“We didn’t have cages and we didn’t have all those protection devices,” he says. “You knew bad things were going to happen in those days.”

Despite his injury, Gary returned to his father’s garage, and he never left.

“I’d drive the tow truck, and pump the gas, and work on the cars with one arm,” Gary says. “And one day it started moving.”

Fred eventually handed over management of the garage to his son, while continuing to maintain a constant presence in the family business.

“He’d come in every day just to harass us—every day, like clockwork,” Gary says.

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MUSICAL ROMP Join South Valley Civic Theater at its production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. Based on the 1967 Academy Award winning film, Thoroughly Modern Millie is set in 1922 and takes audiences back to the height of the Jazz Age in New York City as young Millie Dillmount searches for a new life for herself. Enjoy this musical production Friday, Feb. 23 - Saturday, March 17, Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm, Sundays, 2:30pm at Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road. For tickets and information, visit svct.org.

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CRAB FEED Eat up a fun night of all-you-can-eat crab and a raffle drawing at the Operation Freedom Paws (OFP) Annual Crab Feed. Enjoy crab, pasta, salad and garlic bread with all proceeds benefiting OFP. This non-profit organization matches disabled veterans, adults and children with rescued dogs and trains them together. Head to the Crab Feed Saturday, Feb. 24, 6-9pm at Old City Hall, 7400 Monterey St. For tickets and more information, visit operationfreedompaws.org.

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RAT PACK TRIBUTE Travel back in time to 1960s Las Vegas at Granada Theatre’s Vegas 1960s Tribute to the Rat Pack Era dinner and show. Enjoy a three-course dinner by executive chef Mark Johnson and dance to the music of the Jonathan Poretz Band. Guests must be 21 or older to attend and dress to impress with collared shirts and no ball caps. Celebrate the Kings of Cool Saturday, Feb. 24, 6-10pm at Granada Theatre, 17440 Monterey St. For tickets and more information, visit lealgranadatheatre.com.

SAN MARTIN

Head to Clos LaChance for an After Dark Dance Party. Enjoy the music as the lights are dimmed, the sound is turned up and Big Fun DJ performs all evening long. Pizza prepared by chef Lou will be available for purchase. Please note outside food is not permitted, and attendees must be 21 or over. No tickets are required, just join the party Saturday, Feb. 24, 6-11pm at Clos LaChance Wines, 1 Hummingbird Lane. For more information, visit clos.com.

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THEATER

A knack for theater

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THEATER KIDS The cast of SVCT's upcoming 'Thoroughly Modern Millie,'

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prepare for their performance, opening Feb. 23.

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Three young women take the stage in SVCT’s ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’

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ommunity theaters, and theatrical troupes of all stripes, pride themselves on creating strong, family-like bonds among cast and crew and especially on developing new generations of talent.

South Valley Civic Theatre, which presents a children’s show, a teen show and at least one show each season with multiple roles for young people, even includes it as part of its mission statement: “We believe that involvement in community theater is an important means for youth to develop confidence and skills and for adults to support the youth of our community.”

That commitment may be more apparent in the theater company’s

next show, Thoroughly Modern Millie, opening Feb. 23. Three key female roles in the show are played by Live Oak High School seniors who literally grew up in the theater.

Brianna Pember, Katie Bell and Becca Reynolds make up a triumvirate of homegrown talent on the Thoroughly Modern Millie set. All three are seniors at Live Oak, and all are 17 years old. They’ve been on stage, together and apart, for many years.

“Millie,” the story of a young woman from Kansas who heads to New York City in 1922 with plans to marry for money, not for love, will be their last community theater show together, a fact that reduces them to speechlessness and tearful giggles.

Reynolds, who plays Gloria in the

musical, has been on the SVCT stage since she was not quite 5 years old and her mother, Joy, was playing Rooster’s girlfriend in a production of Annie, that show that has hooked many a young girl into musical theater.

“I’ve been surrounded by theater my whole life,” she said.

Brianna Pember, who will play the part of Millie Dillmount, arrived on the stage in fourth grade, as Fairgoer No. 3 in a production of Charlotte’s Web. When she began taking singing lessons, she discovered that she had the ability to make people feel emotions deeply through her voice (“and face,” chimed in Bell). She was hooked for good when she played Fiona in “Shrek!

The Musical,” her first starring role.

“I felt like people believed in me and my passion was validated,” she said.

Bell, playing Miss Flannery in Thoroughly Modern Millie, is the relative latecomer to the local theater scene, lured in by her older brother, who had played Gaston in Beauty and the Beast.

She joined Pember in Shrek and last fall was Mrs. Webb in Our Town.

“It was overwhelming, how accepting everyone is,” said Bell, who was bullied as a younger child.

“When you come here, you get more confidence. You learn to listen to yourself.”

The impending end of high school for the three is one reason Cummings is directing the show. “Becca is just a couple years younger than my younger son,” she said. “Becca and Nathan have done shows since a very young age.

Brianna, I’ve watched her from third grade on up, and watched her blossom and continue to improve her craft.”

The combination of the graduating girls and the show itself made directing it an easy “yes” for Cummings and a must see for audiences.

South Valley Civic Theatre presents ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie.’

Performances run Feb. 23-March 17 at Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. For tickets, call 408.842.7469 or visit svct.org.

A PASSION FOR PLANTS

Making natural graffiti

REPURPOSED PLANTS Pureed sphagnum moss can be painted on surfaces to create authentic, living works of art.

New ways to play with garden moss

By NANCY SCHRAMM

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of moss as the stuff that makes cement and brick walkways slippery.

Have you ever heard of moss graffiti? This is an environmentally friendly method of making your mark on a shady wall or surface. I’ve known for a long time that it’s possible to make moss paint by mixing moss and buttermilk or yogurt, plus some water, maybe a little sugar and placing those three or four ingredients in a blender.

You should clean as much soil and rocks from the moss roots as possible, but even then I don’t recommend using your family’s best blender for this operation. This mixture can then be painted on rocks, pots or any item in a shady garden that you want to appear

Nancy Schramm is the third generation owner of Carman’s Nursery.

She and her husband have lived in Gilroy for more than 30 years. Contact her at 408.847.2313 or visit carmansnursery.com

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oss, that green stuff that grows in damp shady places, is really quite an interesting plant. Yes, it truly is a plant, or more correctly, they are plants since there are many different genera of moss. I’m not going to even pretend to know much scientific about moss. I can recognize Sphagnum moss as a traditional packing material for shipping plants, but beyond that I only know that different types of moss look light or dark, ferny, brushy or even velvety.

These days, however, the world of moss is growing in fascinating directions. The gardening community has evolved beyond just thinking

old or have softer edges. But just a few years ago I saw this technique used in an even more creative manner. Moss puree was painted on a brick wall and kept moist until the moss grew fresh and green, revealing a thought-provoking phrase.

The internet has many examples of words or phrases, as well as patterns or pictures created by painting with pureed moss.

Kokedama, which translates as “moss ball” is another current mossy trend. Practiced for centuries in Japan as a form of bonsai, kokedama hit the internet and has exploded around the world in new, artsy ways.

Moss balls are typically small plants with moss wrapped around the roots instead of a formed container, and either displayed on a flat slab or hung by a string from the ceiling. Of course there is more to it than that.

Usually a special soil mixture made from akadama, a clay-based bonsai soil, added to peat moss is formed in a ball around the roots of your subject plant. Then sheet moss is wrapped around the formed ball of soil and roots and tied with twine, fishing line or fine, colored wire depending on your desired effect. Finish by hanging your moss ball from the ceiling.

All types of plants have been used; ferns, ivy, tropicals, herbs, succulents and even woody plants can be successful. Think about it, this might be a way to introduce a living plant into your home where otherwise you might not have room for one.

If growing moss piques your interest, I recommend Moss Gardening: Including Lichens, Liverworts and Other Miniatures by George Schenk (Timber Press, 1997).

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Plan the perfect wedding at Guglielmo Winery’s That’s Amore Bridal Showcase.

Don’t miss this fun opportunity to personally meet some wonderful vendors, taste delicious cuisine and sample award-winning Guglielmo wine and champagne.

Experience Guglielmo’s gorgeous venue and enjoy the beauty of the vineyards while meeting with vendors offering services including florals, food, cakes, photography, music and more. There will be a $5 fee for the event. Get a head start on wedding season Saturday, Feb. 24, 11am–3pm at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave, Morgan Hill. For more information, visit guglielmowinery.com.

GILROY SCAVENGER HUNT Discover night phenomena with family

and friends at the Youth Night Scavenger Hunt at Coyote Lake Park.

Participants will work through team activities designed to ignite curiosity

in youth ages nine and above. Dress for cool weather, please note that rain will cancel the event. Hunt for fun at this free event Friday, Feb. 23, 7–8:30pm at Coyote Lake Park, Mendoza Lot Entrance on Roop Road. Reservations are required, please call 408.918.7779 to register.

For more information, visit sccgov. org/sites/parks.

GRAND OPENING Join Calerrain Wines and The Stomping Ground at a very special grand opening event.

Guests are invited to witness the transformation of what was once a dark, dirty kiln to a tasting cellar that is a nicely appointed tasting space. Enjoy tastings of Calerrain Wines’ current releases with cheese

and charcuterie for $10 per guest; complimentary for club members.

Celebrate this grand opening Saturday, Feb. 24, noon–5pm at The Stomping Ground, 6500 Brem Lane.

Visit calerrainwine.com.

REGGAE ROCKIN’ Head to The Milias Restaurant and enjoy the deeply hypnotic grooves and satisfying positive reggae vibes of The Omani Duo while savoring Sunday Brunch. Guests can expect anything from inspirational roots to lover’s rock, mixed with conscious thought provoking anthems and sprinkled with a healthy dose of live dub. The Omani Duo will be rockin’ the Reggae Sunday, Feb. 25, noon– 3pm at The Milias Restaurant, 7397

MEET THE DESIGNER

Meet fashion designer and illustrator, Malene Grotrian, the artist behind the watercolor fashion illustrations on Alara Cellars’ wine labels. The rich handcrafted wine from Alara is only part of the story. While Alara wines are composed to highlight the expressions of its fruit, the labels complete Alara’s image and connection to fashion. Learn more about Grotrian and the creative process that goes into designing Alara’s labels Saturday, Feb. 24, noon–5pm at Alara Cellars, 6500 Brem Lane. For more information, visit alaracellars.com.

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SALMON DISCUSSION Get answers to consumer question regarding the salmon species at the

MORGAN HILL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION Experience the photography exhibition “Where in the World?”

Learn how to explore community trails safely at The Trails and You: What to Know Before You Go. This drop in event offers attendees knowledge about shared-use trails and regulations that help protect trail users and park resources. Learn to explore safely while enjoying the natural beauty parks have to offer Sunday, Feb. 25, 1–3pm at Coyote Lake Park, Mendoza Lot Entrance on Roop Road, Gilroy. For more information, call 408.842.7800 or visit sccgov.org/sites/parks.

presented by The Morgan Hill Photography Club and the City of Morgan Hill. This exhibition will be held through Tuesday, Feb. 27, Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. For more information, visit morganhillphotographyclub.org.

CIVIL ENGAGEMENT Join the Morgan Hill Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) as it promotes civic engagement and encourages, educates and advises Morgan Hill residents that are thinking of running for local elected office. Attendees will discover how to build a successful campaign with the candidate of their

choice with topics including, how new voting districts impact voters, what local non-elected positions are open and how to run for local office. The role and expectations of a MHUSD Trustee and a Morgan Hill City Council Member will also be discussed. Learn from the City Manager, Mayor and past trustees and council members Tuesday, Feb. 27, 7–8:45pm at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. Visit aauwmh.org.

HOLI EVENT Join the Indian Association of South County (IASC) as it presents the 5th Annual Holi Event and Potluck. Holi, The Festival of Colours, is one of the largest festivals in India, celebrating ➝ 13

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MULTIMEDIA WORKSHOP Teens ages 11–18 are invited to unlock their creativity at Media Maker Workshop multimedia class at the Gilroy Library. Participants will explore Adobe Creative Cloud and make their own photo mashups with Photoshop or learn to edit a video with Premiere. Registration recommended to ensure attendance, drop-ins welcome space allowing.

Get creative Monday, Feb. 26, 4–5:30pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. Visit sccl.org.

South County Lifelong Learning discussion Salmon, Sustainability & the Seafood Consumer. Learn what kinds of salmon are in the marketplace, which are best, are they sustainable and should consumers eat farm or wild salmon? Other discussion topics include salmon farming, hatcheries and genetic engineering. Join the discussion Wednesday, Feb. 28, 10am–noon at Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey St. Visit salmon.brownpapertickets.com.

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CELLAR DOORS Calerrain will hold the grand opening of its tasting room at Gilroy’s Stomping Ground, Feb. 24.

Tasting room Calerrain shares its wines in Gilroy

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nspired by a growing love of California’s many wine regions they wanted to share with others, Geoff and Chantal Mace created Calerrain, a combination of “California” and “terrain.” They source grapes from the Santa Clara Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands and San Benito, hoping to add the Santa Cruz Mountains to their playlist.

Says Geoff, “My vision is to have a club shipment with chardonnays or cabernets from three distinct regions and give people the opportunity to taste the differences.”

The 600-case winery plans to double production in 2018, and currently offers three wines for tasting, $10: 2017 Rosé of Grenache ($24, Monterey), 2016 Chardonnay Highlands Ranch ($35, Santa Lucia Highlands) and a 2016

Cabernet, Church Creek Vineyards ($44, Santa Clara Valley). Visitors can opt for the $15 tasting, which adds two barrel tastes to the standard three.

Of the barrel-fermented Grenache, picked specifically for rosé, rather than a saignée, Geoff says, “Barrel-fermenting adds such a nice texture.” The Cabernet is also 100 percent barrel-fermented for a rich, silky mouthfeel.

“I know from my time making wine at Constellation and Treasury, that you can release wines with just 12 to 15 months of cellaring. This cab will continue to evolve, but it’s beautiful now.”

Calerrain, located at The Stomping Ground, 6500 Brem Lane in Gilroy, will be open every weekend, noon to 5pm.

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BOTTOMLESS BINGO Don’t miss the chance to play all you can play Bingo for only $25 at Live Oak Emerald Regime Bingo. After many requests, this all you can play afternoon will now be held the last Sunday of every month. Enjoy Warmups and Double Action games included in the $25 all you can play price. The Emerald Regime Bingo proceeds support several music programs in the Morgan Hill Unified School District. Play Bingo Sunday, Feb. 25, 1:15–5pm at Live Oak Emerald Regime Bingo, 80 W. Central Ave, Morgan Hill. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ yaet8b78.

STEINBECK CELEBRATION

Celebrate American author John Steinbeck’s birthday with the National Steinbeck Center. Guests at the Steinbeck Birthday Celebration will enjoy a variety of fun free activities for children that reflect the author’s varied interests, including squid dissection with Squid4Kids, Alfie the Squid video game and MY Museum’s wheelie mobilee. Other free activities include arts and crafts, storytelling and cake. Join the celebration Saturday, Feb. 24, 10am–3pm at National Steinbeck Center, 1 Main St, Salinas. For more information, visit steinbeck.org.

the end of the winter season. Guests are invited to join the celebration, wear their bright whites and bring a delicious treat to share. Join the fun Saturday, March 3, 11am–3pm at Community Park, Gazebo area, 171 W. Edmundon Ave. For more information, visit iascinfo.com.

OPEN STUDIO Head to Art of Yoga and enjoy the Open Studio for no charge. Guests are welcome to work on a particular pose, do some zen doodling or get inspiration for an art project. The studio will be open for creative minds and bodies to play

WINERY YOGA Breathe, stretch and unwind during 75 minutes of yoga in the beautiful surroundings of Guglielmo Winery, the oldest continuously operating, family-owned winery in the Santa Clara Valley.

After yoga head to the tasting room and try award-winning, premium wines. During winter months yoga is held inside the Heritage Room. Dress in layers and bring a yoga mat. Enjoy yoga in the vines Sunday, Feb. 25, 10:45am–1pm at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 East Main Ave, Morgan Hill.

DRIVE SMART Join The California Highway Patrol’s Hollister-Gilroy Area office at the free driving seminar, Age Well Drive Smart. The presentation will last approximately three hours and is designed to help Senior drivers tune up driving skills, refresh knowledge of the rules of the road and become better, safer and more alert drivers. Attendees will also learn about normal age-related physical changes and how to adjust to them, discuss when it may be the time to limit or stop driving and understand alternatives to driving. The Age Well Drive Smart presentation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 27, 9am–noon at 17000 Monterey St, Morgan Hill. For more information, visit tinyurl. com/y7en7y8r.

BLACK HISTORY Join the Gilroy Center for the Arts at the fourth annual Black History Month Exhibit. Experience the featured art of black folk artists, collage artists, photographers, sculptors and more through March 3 at Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St, Gilroy. Admission to the gallery and receptions are always free. Visit gilroyartsalliance.com.

THE ELDORADOS Don’t miss the soul blues music of The Eldorados at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse. Hear original songs including everything from R&B, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, country and even some south Texas Zydeco. Enjoy great food, drink and a night not to be forgotten Saturday, March 3, 7–10pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St, Unit B24, Hollister. Visit tinyurl. com/ycxyav3u.

MIRACLE WORKER Experience The Tabard Theatre Company’s presentation of William Gibson’s Tony-award winning play, The Miracle Worker. Based on Helen Keller’s autobiography, The Story of My Life, this story follows the journey of Keller and her tutor, Annie Sullivan, revealing the power of commitment and strength when the choice is made to reach beyond the understandable and tangible.

See The Miracle Worker through Sunday, March 11 at Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St, San Jose. For tickets, visit tabardtheatre.org/tickets.

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Friday, Feb. 23, 4–6pm at Art of Yoga, 16165 Monterey Road, #200, Morgan Hill. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ycr4krp4.

GRANT REQUESTS The Gilroy Assistance League is now accepting grant requests for the year 2018 that will benefit Gilroy youth organizations. Thanks to generous donors and sponsors and a very successful 2017 Home Tour Gilroy Assistance League will be able to award $26,000 in grants this year.

A formal grant request must be completed and returned no later than Monday, Feb. 26. Grant request proposal forms may be downloaded at gilroyassistanceleague.org. For additional information, call Gina Anderson at 408.843.8604.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Make a difference and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Morgan Hill by joining Morgan Hill’s Urban Forest Advisory Group. Energetic and forward thinking individuals are needed to establish a group that will be the community voice for tree plantings throughout 2018. This group will assist City staff between March and July with creating fun, informative ways to care for trees in the community as well as taking part in the tree October tree planting party at the Outdoor Sports Center.

For more information or to express interest, call 669.253.4251 or email christina.raby@morganhill.ca.gov.

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HOME GARDEN Looking to buy a home and start a garden/ landscaping project, beautify and increase curb appeal or just update a room?

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Master of Science in Software Engineering specialization in Cybersecurity

MATCH MADE Gary and Cecelia met 20 years ago when Cecelia

was hired at Ponzini Community Garage and Towing.

In 2017, Gary was selected as a Community Foundation Philanthropy Honoree for his work with the foundation.

The pairing of these two philanthropic minded individuals began 20 years ago with a job interview.

“I was just looking for a job,” Cecelia says. “I just applied and there’s this nice little man with these big glasses on. The interview went well, and I started working for him. He was nice and his father was nice.”

Cecelia and Gary reminisce that soon after she started, Fred declared her the boss of the garage.

“His dad told me, ‘OK you’re the boss,” Cecelia says. “You’re the Queen Bee, and the name stuck.”

Five years after joining the garage Cecelia and Gary were married.

“It worked out well—we balance,” Cecelia says.

“I’m very different than he is, he’s very serious and he’s real tight with money, and I’m not. Somehow, we balance out.”

Ponzini’s customers can be assured the garage will continue to be a staple in Morgan Hill.

Gary has no intention of retiring.

“In our industry, we have no retirement, so you just keep working.”

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money to fix your car, he’d fix your car. Everybody loved my dad.”

Tony Salinas, the current manager of the garage, started working for Fred and Gary 25 years ago and has never regretted his decision to join the family business.

“It’s great to see both of them, (Fred and Gary), run it the way they did, and it’s been an honor for me to run it with them,” says Salinas.

“So, all these years only three people have run that garage. My father, me, and Tony Salinas,” Gary says. “Just us three in all those years.

A small business deals with the person, we’ve always treated people like we want to be treated. It is the golden rule.”

Gary applies the golden rule in all aspects of his life. He and his wife, Cecelia, established the Edward Boss Prado Foundation in 2013, in dedication to Cecelia’s son Edward. The foundation honors the values of generosity, sensitivity, and good neighbors.

The couple themselves epitomize what it means to be good neighbors—giving back to the community through the foundation and numerous annual charitable events.

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