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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN

A supplement to the Gilroy Dispatch & Morgan Hill Times

JUNE 29, 2018

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Jenny Arbizu, Wallace Baine, Janet Enright, Ron Erskine, Kimberly Ewertz, Susan Rife, Colleen Grzan, Cheryl Huguenor, Emanuel Lee, Laura Ness, Kate Russell, Neera Siva

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HELPING CHILDREN the

ACTS OF SERVICE Rebekah Children’s Services

earns prestigious award as 2018 Nonprofit of the Year.

After more than a century, Rebekah is honored for its service to the community

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here. It’s never happened. This is Gilroy, this is our backyard.”

Rebboah, who began his career at RCS in 1994 as a residential counselor says, “to be acknowledged and awarded and to be objectively recognized it’s just fabulous. It just tells me that we’re on the right path.”

Rebboah attended a Chamber of Commerce breakfast late last year where Mark Turner, President/CEO of the Chamber, announced that RCS was chosen to receive the award which was presented to Rebboah in February at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club in Hollister.

“We were just thrilled to death,” says Rebboah.

After finding out about the award Rebboah proudly announced the news to the entire workforce at RCS who he says is the reason behind the acknowledgement. ➝ 6

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n any given community hundreds of nonprofits are working to provide support and guidance to better its cause, but one organization in particular has made its name by serving the needs of more than 3,000 children each year.

For more than 100 years Rebekah Children’s Services, (RCS), has made the underserved in our community a priority.

This year RCS was honored with the title, Non-profit of the Year, by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, the first time the organization has received such a prestigious award.

“It was a huge surprise, a massive surprise,” says Christophe Rebboah, chief executive officer. “This is something we’ve worked so hard for, and to get to ever since I’ve been

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TEAM More than 200 people comprise Rebekah Children’s Services staff including administrative personnel to clinical staff.

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“People stopped me in the hallways to congratulate me,” Rebboah says, adding that he told them, “Don’t congratulate me, congratulate yourself, you’re the reason why we’re here.”

The CEO is quick to point out that besides an outstanding workforce having the right people in leadership roles is key.

Rebboah believes his executive staff, Chief Clinical Officer, Jennifer Grier, Chief Operations Officer Educational Services, Rebecca Burdett, and Chief Financial Officer, Elsa Dahl, is a winning team.

“I think the fact that we have such a stellar, committed, team of executives it’s really positioned us to where we are today. I feel like we’re just getting started. I feel like we’re still building the foundation but it’s strong, and it feels good,” says Rebboah.

Grier, whose association with RCS began 20 years ago couldn’t agree more.

“I know that we have worked diligently over the past couple of years to really connect with all the community members and really

further those relationships so that they’re not just in existence but that they’re meaningful.”

Burdett is equally excited to be part of, “this dynamic and meaningful growth and change.”

“As the needs of our community have changed over the years, RCS has been able to diversify and adapt to better meet the community’s needs. It has also been exciting and humbling to see how our community members, businesses, donors and sponsors step forward to partner with RCS. It is because of the generosity of these individuals that RCS is able to serve each and every member of our community that walks through the doors in need of help or support. We truly could not do this important work without our community partners,” says Burdett.

Three years ago, Rebboah took on the role of CEO. Since then he and the executive team have focused on reestablishing awareness within the community regarding the myriad of services offered through RCS. “Even though we’re here I ➝ 15

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FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Don’t miss Morgan Hill’s hometown July Fourth celebration beginning with an evening of live music, dancing, food and drinks on Tuesday, July 3 at the Patriotic Sing and Family Music Fest.

Festivities will continue early on the Fourth with the Freedom Run, and will also include the Cruise & Car Show, the award winning parade and Fireworks on the Green. Freedom Fest will be held Tuesday-Wednesday, July 3-4 in Downtown Morgan Hill.

For event details and locations, visit morganhillfreedomfest.com.

Celebrate the Fourth of July at the free annual Downtown Gilroy Firework Display.

Enjoy four hundred fireworks that will thrill audiences for approximately twenty minutes. Wednesday, July 4 at approximately 9:30pm. The fireworks display can be seen throughout the city, but the launch site will be at the Gilroy High School Sports Field, 750 W. 10th St, Gilroy.

For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y7vkfwnj.

Join thousands of spectators at the Spirit of Watsonville Fourth of July Parade. Witness the many floats, marchers, equestrians, bicycles and more that will head down the parade route from Main St. from St. Patrick’s Church to First St. Those interested in a front row seat are encouraged to place their chairs along the route early on the morning of the parade. Wednesday, July 4, noon in Watsonville.

For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ya7dr8uk.

Spend July 4th celebrating the United States of America and recognizing Veterans and active duty Soldiers at the Annual 4th of July Family Fun Festival and Fireworks Show. Families and people of all ages and backgrounds are invited to celebrate the birth of the nation in a safe place at this fun-filled family event.

Please note that alcohol will not be served or allowed.

Wednesday, July 4, 2-11pm at Almaden Lake Park, address.

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THEATER

Taken by surprise

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ROLLICKING ENERGY See touching emotional moments in the story of 1940s New York City gamblers and their “dolls,” in SVCT’s summer show. Sarah Brown (Megan Griffin) and Sky Masterson (Joe Hartwell).

SVCT’s formula for fun: ‘Guys and Dolls’

JUNE 29, 2018

By SUSAN L. RIFE

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ne of the classics of the Broadway stage, Guys and Dolls, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, is a can’t-lose gamble for theater producers and audiences alike.

South Valley Civic Theatre’s current production, which marks the end of the community theater’s 49th season, brings together a number of seasoned area actors for three hours of rollicking energy and touching emotional moments in the story of 1940s New York City gamblers and their “dolls.”

Typical musical theater character lists have four romantic leads: the “serious” pair and the comedic pair. Guys and Dolls plays a bit with this formula with lead gambler Nathan Detroit and his fiancee of

14 years, Miss Adelaide, providing plenty of comedy but also some true emotions, and the more serious pair, high-rolling gambler Sky Masterson and missionary Sarah Brown, who follow the more traditional path of a mismatched pair who fall in love against their better judgment.

The plot, based on Damon Runyon’s grittier stories of New York’s criminal underground, revolves around Detroit’s search for a copsfree site for his floating craps game.

In order to cough up the $1,000 he needs to front the space, he bets Masterson that Masterson won’t be able to convince the prim and proper Sarah to accompany him on a date to Havana. But when Masterson promises Sarah he can deliver 10 sinners to her

Save-A-Soul Mission in Times Square, how can she resist?

In the meantime, Detroit is avoiding matrimony with the same zeal he evades the cops, much to the chagrin of his long-suffering girlfriend, a hot-box dancer.

In the hands of director Myra Kaelin, the SVCT cast brings a ton of enthusiasm to the show, with Michael Kaelin an earnest-yet-rowdy Nathan Detroit, Joe Hartwell a convincing Sky Masterson, Megan Griffin a convincingly prudish missionary Sarah Brown, and Hilary Little as cute as a button as Miss Adelaide.

Little has the most significant musical theater background of the four, with time spent in the cast of Beach Blanket Babylon, and it shows in her vocal style, with an endearing squeak at the front end of phrases in such songs as “Bushel and a Peck” and the sexy “Take Back Your Mink.”

Michael Kaelin’s Nathan Detroit is all physical energy and over-thetop emoting, and he rocks the crazy window-pane check suits from costume designer Michelle Griffin.

Joe Hartwell hides his Tennessee accent well in his delivery as Sky Masterson, and he also gets the lion’s share of the male-based songs, including the iconic “Luck Be a Lady.” His voice meshes nicely with Griffin’s in duets “I’ll Know” and “I’ve Never Been in Love Before.”

Griffin’s somewhat nasal soprano tends to veer a bit closer to the comedic than the romantic, but she shares good chemistry both with Hartwell and with Little on “Marry the Man Today.”

Music director Carol Harris leads a brass-heavy 12-piece live orchestra, always a nice addition to a musical theater production. Choreographers Jyovonne Montosa and Nicole Tung keep a large cast moving in inventive ways.

South Valley Civic Theatre presents ‘Guys and Dolls’ through July 7 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Visit, svct.org.

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Photographers of all skill levels are invited to participate in Open Space Authority’s Nature Photography at Dawn. Bring along a camera, phone or iPad and enjoy cool predawn air while capturing images of landscape and wildlife at sunrise.

Beginners will benefit from hands on tips provided by a Seasonal Education Aide on taking beautiful images, ranging from camera operation basics, to setting up more complex techniques for capturing unique images. Participate in these events at a unique time of day Friday, July 6, 5-8am at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, 550 Palm Ave, Morgan Hill. To register, visit openspaceauthority.org.

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GILROY WINE DINE & DANCE Head to Sarah’s Vineyard Friday nights

this summer for the Wine Dine & Dance Series. Enjoy live music, wine and gourmet dishes from local food trucks. There is no cover charge,

guests must be over 21 and outside alcohol is prohibited. Wine, dine and dance Friday, June 29, 6-9pm at Sarah’s Vineyard, 4005 Hecker Pass Highway. Visit sarahsvineyard.com.

SUMMER MOVIES The entire family is invited to Gilroy Presbyterian Church for its Summer Movie Series. Enjoy a movie night under the stars at this free community event. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and sit back for great movies on a huge outdoor screen. Popcorn will be provided and each movie will begin just after sunset. Friday, June 29, 7-9:30pm at Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave. Visit gilroypres.org.

MUSICAL THEATER Enjoy an emotionally powerful and intimate musical at Limelight Actors Theater’s The Last Five Years. The show features two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years.

The take is unconventionally told from the points of view of each of the leading characters, chronologically by one and backwards by the other. Catch this not to be missed musical Friday & Saturday nights, June 29-July 21 at Limelight Actors Theater, 7341 Monterey St. For information and tickets, visit limelightactorstheater.com.

ACOUSTIC MUSIC Join Dorcich Family Vineyards for an evening of

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acoustic music with local artists at its Summer Music Series. Free and open to the public, the Summer Music Series runs through October on the last Saturday of the month.

Bring along a blanket, folding chairs and a picnic to enjoy. Wine will be available for purchase, no outside alcohol permitted. Don’t miss Mike Annuzzi taking the stage on Saturday, June 30, 4-7pm at Dorcich Family Vineyards, 11775 Watsonville Road. Visit dorcichfamilyvineyards.com.

variety of complimentary live music acts at the 2018 Time for Wine summer concert series at Clos LaChance. Wine, by the glass and bottle, and beer will be available for purchase throughout the evening, no outside alcohol allowed. Food will be available for purchase and guests are welcome to bring picnics.

Attendees must be 21 or over.

Thursday, July 5, 7-10pm at Clos LaChance Winery, 1 Hummingbird Lane. Visit clos.com.

filled day of games, live music and an all-American barbecue.

Take an adventure through the trees on the one hour round trip Redwood Forest Steam Train or take a 7-mile train ride down the hill to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Wednesday, July 4 at Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road. Visit roaringcamp.com.

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Join Los Padrinos Car Club as it displays classic and custom cars, trucks, motorcycles and bicycles at the 11th annual Los Padrinos Classic Car Show. The entire family will enjoy this year’s show benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and the San Juan Bautista Veterans of Foreign Wars. In addition to great displays and awards in multiple categories, the event also features live entertainment, including music from DJ Jimmy Perales, vendor booths and raffles throughout the day. The Los Padrinos Car Show will be held Saturday, June 30, 8am-5pm in downtown San Juan Bautista.

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Morgan Hill Free Summer Friday Night Music Series. Bring a lawn chair and dance the night away at this family friendly event 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 going back into the community for 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.

Families are invited to Wee Ones & Family Farm Day, to see, smell, taste, touch and hear all that an organic farm has to offer. Seasonal activities may include feeding chickens, petting goats, sniffing flowers and herbs, picking fruits and vegetables, exploring, singing and reading. Cost is $15-20 per family and no one will be turned away for inability to pay. Friday, July 6, 10:30am-noon at Farm Discovery at Live Earth, 172 Litchfield Lane, Watsonville. Visit farmdiscovery.org.

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Wednesday, July 4, 11am-4pm at Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Road. Free admission, day-use parking fee is $10. Visit thatsmypark.org.

EVENTS SEWING MACHINE MAINTENANCE Sewing enthusiasts are invited to a hands on sewing machine maintenance class to learn about tension, needles, needle plates, thread types and more. Discover when and how to clean the upper and lower areas of sewing machines and about bobbins, bobbin cases and drop in versus front or side load bobbins. Also learn when and why a machine would need a cleaning or a complete service.

Cost is $45. Saturday, June 30, 10:30am-3pm at Family Threads Quilt Shop, 107 The Alameda, San Juan Bautista. To sign up, call 831.623.0200.

DOG HIKE Head to the redwood forest for a quiet stroll with fellow dog owners and their canine

companions to escape early fireworks that may be setting dogs on edge at the Pawsitive Dog Hike at Mt. Madonna. Wear layered clothes, sturdy shoes and bring flashlights. Saturday, June 30, 8-9:30pm at Mt. Madonna County Park, Hilltop Group Area, 7850 Pole Line Road, Watsonville. For information, call 408.842.2341.

WILDLIFE DETECTIVE Join park staff at Coyote Lake Park and examine clues that animals leave behind. Participants are invited to use their detective skills and explore the natural wonders of Coyote Lake on a short hike.

Be a wildlife detective, Monday, July 2, 10-11am at Coyote Lake Park, 10840 Coyote Lake Road, Gilroy. Meet at the RV Campground Amphitheater. For reservations, call 408.842.7800.

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

MUSICAL COMEDY Enjoy an oddball romantic comedy set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City at South Valley Civic Theater’s production of Guys and Dolls. Journey from the heart of Times Square, to the cafes of Havana and into the sewers of New York City in this award winning story. Don’t miss the show, running through Saturday, July 7 at Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. For information and tickets, visit svct.org.

DOWNTOWN LIVE Make the scene Thursdays this summer at Gilroy’s family friendly Downtown Live. Dance the night away to the sounds of amazing bands and bring an empty stomach to enjoy a variety of food trucks with something for everyone. Don’t miss JJ Hawg as they hit the stage Thursday, July 12. Downtown Live will be held Thursdays, 5-9pm. on Fifth St. in Downtown Gilroy. Visit tinyurl.com/y8on3jrb.

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YOGA WORKSHOP Head to the Roots & Colors Words of Inspiration Workshop and enjoy an afternoon of meditation, yoga and art. Participants are invited to bring the body and mind into meditation and movement to ignite their creative expression through painting. Words will also be incorporated as an inspiration for art. Each participant will take home an eco-friendly self created art piece. No yoga or painting experience required. Saturday, June 30, 1-3:30pm at Yoga Bella Gilroy, 8060 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy. To reserve a space, call 408.842.9688.

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POWER HOUSE Rebboah says he along with Jennifer Grier and Elsa Dahl make a winning team—furthering RCS success. happiness, and wellbeing and you’re only going to do that if you’re brave and bold and go where the need is,” says Rebboah. “It’s going to take a team of people who are absolutely committed and have a bit of bravery to go where that need is because it’s places where people normally do not go.” RCS’s current staff count is 230, which includes administrative, licensed and non-licensed clinicians, marriage and family therapists, and licensed clinical social workers.

“I believe we’re well structured.

It’s really a family atmosphere, we take care of each other,” says Rebboah.

The driving force behind all those associated with RCS is the realization that what they do does make a difference, and it’s the reason they continue doing that work.

“It only takes making a difference in one kids life that makes all the work worthwhile,” says Grier, adding, “You want a child to have a childhood “ “We don’t take what we do lightly, it’s such a privilege to do what we do,” says Rebboah.

“It’s hard work but it’s extremely rewarding. I couldn’t have it any other way, honestly.”

For more information about RCS go to: rcskids.org/about.

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think people over time really forgot what our mission is, and what we do. We’re committed to ensuring that our community flourishes by building pathways to hope, happiness, and wellbeing. There is no wrong door to come through here, every door is open to any child and family in need. That’s why we’re here. We’re here to serve anybody who is in need of a helping hand,” says Rebboah.

What began as an orphanage founded by the Odd-Fellows in 1897 has transitioned over the years into a multipurpose facility offering not only foster care, with 22 foster licensed homes, and 10 RCS onsite cottages, but so much more.

Currently, RCS offers a Family Resource Center, Hospital Diversion, a non-public school (IEP), Individualized Education Plan, Outpatient Mental Health assistance, Prevention and Education services, Residential Treatment, Therapeutic Behaviors Services, and Wraparound services.

The intention behind each of the programs and services is to provide guidance, information, and support, to children and families in need.

“The more we can expand and get into communities that are in need, that’s very tied to our strategic plan, very tied to our mission statement. It’s all about hope,

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GETTING OUT

Rancho San Vicente

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SKY HIGH New hiking trails beckon hikers to Calero hillside.

Calero County Park’s New Entrance JUNE 29, 2018

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t the bottom of the Almaden Valley, the hiking trails of Calero County Park crisscross the slopes above the park's namesake reservoir. If you have recently traveled McKean Road, you may have noticed some construction hubbub a half mile below the reservoir dam.

Work at the new Rancho San Vicente entrance, which adds new hiking trails over new terrain, is done and the entrance is open... sort of.

I say "sort of " because on my early April visit, it was clear that

there is still work to do: porta-potties stand in for unfinished toilets, no trail maps are available at the trailhead, some 4-by-4 trail posts have no signs attached, and the trail map I downloaded from the web didn't include trails I encountered on my hike. But I am glad to overlook undone punch list items by an agency that makes such lovely open space available for us to roam.

As you lace up your boots in the Rancho San Vicente parking lot, look up at the broad tower-topped hill on your left. The newly opened trails cut a number of routes up, over, and around this hill, revealing

fresh views and delivering a lovely day out.

On an earlier swing-in visit to the parking area, I noticed that there were no trail maps, so I looked online and was surprised to see one there. With that in hand, I crossed two cattle gates and set out on the Lisa Killough Trail that leads over a shoulder to the back side of the hill. About a mile along the way, the trail split; one fork was a continuation of the Lisa Killough Trail, the other was a named trail not on my map.

I was more interested in going up the hill rather than maintaining a low course around it, so I turned left and largely ignored my map for the next two miles. I knew that if I continued a counter clockwise course around the hill, I would eventually drop down to the Cottle Trail by the reservoir.

As I climbed across the backside of the hill, I enjoyed special views over New Almaden toward Loma Prieta and Mount Umunhum. At the top, I looked back toward home. Calero Reservoir, the Almaden Valley, and the Diablo Range spread out beneath me.

Terrific.

While there we no stunning wildflower displays, I saw an amazing variety: poppies, cream cups, checkerbloom, bird's-eye gilia, California gilia, Johnny-jump ups, woodland star, lupine, and mule's ears to name but a few.

My course around the mountain finally dropped me down to Cottle Trail and the edge of Calero Reservoir. From there, it was a lovely, mostly shaded three-mile traverse back to the parking lot.

If you don't have the "sense of direction" chip, take note. Download a map and stick to the Lisa Killough/Cottle Trail route, an eightmile loop that circles the entire newly opened property. Short of that, venture a mile or two to the back of the hill for great views and a real sense of solitude.

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APARTMENT RENTALS IN HOLLISTER 1/1 EL DORADO HILLS CA $1,124,035 A snap shot of beautiful Real Estate in Northern California. Contact Bruce Jones, MBA at (916) 627-9696 bruce.jones@cbnorcal.com www.coldwellbanker.com/agent/ bruce.jones@cbnorcal.com

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY HOLLISTER

INDUSTRIAL LAND 3.5 Acres for Sale Lease or Build to Suit IndustrIal shops For lease

northpointebusinesscenter.com

831.637.4297

$1,200

airparkbusinesscenter.com 831.684.0802

EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITE 200 Tres Pinos Road All inclusive Tenant responsible for telephone and internet, good signage, front location, good parking. $750+ sec. dep.

Contact Marilyn Ferreire BRE 00409787 831.635.6700

Professional Property Mgmt. & Sales

339 Seventh St., Ste. B, Hollister

831.637.7337

CALL 831.637.9273

www.pivetticompany.com

www.professionalpropertymgt.com

Lic# 429006

HOLLISTER RENTAL PROPERTIES For more information, call

831.637.1691

HOME & GARDEN SERVICES CONCRETE

FENCES

HAULING

LANDSCAPE & GARDEN

J. Casalegno Concrete

Soares Lumber P.S.G. Fencing

South County Cleanup, Demo & Hauling

Humberto Montes Tree Services

Redwood Fencing Chain Link • Decks Arbors • Hole Drilling

LOW RATES FREE ESTIMATES CLEAN UP-Yards, homes, properties, rentals & garages DEMO-Bathrooms, kitchens, decks, patios, small buildings HAULING-Garbage, yard waste, rock, sand & mulch POWER WASHING

A+ rated BBB company 35+ years experience • Driveways • Patios • Walkways • Stamped Concrete 408.279.8036

408.842.0260 831.726.2002 Lic. #606051

CONSTRUCTION

HANDYMAN

Rianda Construction

Hauling, yard work tree & brush trimming, fence repair, vacant home & garage cleaning FREE ESTIMATES Ruben 408.310.0078

- 30 years experience -

Quality • Integrity New construction Additions & remodels

408.847.1490 Lic: #649968 Credit cards accepted

408.430.3560

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For more information Contact 408.842.5066 or email

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• Hauling • Lawns • Aeration • Landscaping • Yard clean-up • Garden maint.

408.394.6824

Lic: #7921 Fully Insured

Adrian Urenda Gardening Service Complete Maintenance • Landscaping • Sod & seeding • Hauling & yard cleanups • Plants • Sprinklers • Lawns Lic. #1397

Call 408.847.4337 Cell 408.314.5920

JUNE 29, 2018

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

Margaret L. Pidd, BROKER

330 Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1

Lic# 381833 Bonded & Insured

FINISHED LOTS

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath $2,150 GOOD LOCATION. Available JULY 7TH PLEASE CALL 637-1691

2 Bed/1 Bath

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Showcase, REALTORS® Featured Agent

NEW LISTING

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.

214 Aromas Road, Aromas $475,000 Heidi Daniels (831) 601-6582

Beautiful Flat Farm Land 13.37 ACRES ~ Zoned agricultural productive currently growing organic veggies & is in Williamson Act. Includes 3Br/2Ba mobile home, barn & scale-house. Close to Hwy 152.

Don’t Miss Out on this Opportunity! $675,000 Hollister (831) 245-0321 NEW LISTING

Beautiful 3Br/2Ba On Just Shy of an Acre GREAT LOC ~ Minutes away from San Jose & downtown Morgan Hill. Open eat-in kit, freshly painted in & out. Oversized 3-c garage. Tile floors, built-in bookshelves & so much more.

Call Today for a Private Showing! $1,098,000 Morgan Hill (831) 245-0321

Theresa Myers

Mobile: (408) 607�6011 REALTOR® DRE #01211550

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.

Featured Property NEW PRICE

GATEWAY DRIVE

This Is A Gem!

JUNE 29, 2018

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.

Call Today for a Private Showing! $862,000 Hollister (831) 245-0321

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Overlooks Beautiful Hollister Hills CAREFREE LIVING ~ Peaceful living at Ridgemark Golf & CC. Open floor plan w/ hardwood floors. LR w/fireplace. Separate DR & eat-in kitchen. 2 masters each w/bath.

Let’s Get You Move In! $475,000 Hollister (831) 245-0321

Open Sat 1-4pm Kim Bautista (831) 566-6926 2 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths

Very clean single level townhouse in Historic San Juan Bautista. Two master bedrooms with full baths and walk-in closets. Half bath near the kitchen for your guests as well as a cozy family room with a wood burning fire place. A sliding glass door leads to an outdoor patio area. Open kitchen with a breakfast bar. Fenced-in patio.

Crown molding. Upgraded appliances, water softener, carpet and fans. The home is walking distance to everything the quaint town of San Juan Bautista has to offer.

9 Via Padre, San Juan Bautista Offered for $440,000

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 534 Abrego 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

Lot 5 – Cul de sac location. 086 acres. Commercial Zoning. Near the new Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriot. Great location. Within 2 miles of local airport, minutes away from Highway 25 access.

Asking: $300,000

JUNE 29, 2018

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