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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN

A supplement to the Gilroy Dispatch & Morgan Hill Times

JANUARY 11, 2019

Seeking Health Gilroy dietician customizes client care

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Big plans for a new you Local dietician offers customized care for health and wellness

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BY MARY BARTHOLOMEW

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he new year brings mixed emotions when it comes to taking control of weight challenges or creating a healthier lifestyle. Every January, many eagerly reset the new year’s weight loss resolution with good intentions by joining a gym, eating right and perhaps picking up the latest diet trend cookbook.

But, these changes are often short-lived and many well-intended resolution-makers regress into eating familiar comfort foods and inactivity due to stress, long commutes, sugary workplace

temptations, inclement weather, schedule time constraints, and lack of preparedness.

A handful may even adopt a couple of new healthy habits, but few create a long-term plan and

stick with it to achieve weight goal success.

According to registered dietician nutritionist Tarah Venn a plan helps people to measure their success, which she says is both encouraging and comforting.

“The more small accomplishments one makes, the more likely they are the make great achievements,” says Venn. “Knowing that you can succeed is empowering, and setting measurable goals helps us to recognize that.”

Dieticians help educate patients on meal planning, healthy grocery shopping on a budget including how

to read labels, or dine out without ruining your eating plan. They have tools and tips to help clients resist temptations, avoid late night binging and help them to develop mindful eating habits.

A graduate of Cornell and San Francisco State University, Venn offers virtual nutritional coaching services—developing customized, scientifically-based nutrition plans for clients.

Diet and nutrition can be complex, throw in the hustle and bustle of daily life, work routines and the preferences of other eaters in the home— one can feel doomed from the start.

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Registered dietician Tarah Venn helps clients develop new habits that combine long-term plans with ongoing virtual support.

coached and regularly monitored, weight loss can be a successful and meaningful endeavor.

Melanie Shaw, a client of Venn’s who saw her after experiencing alarming weight gain felt more successful knowing that Venn was in her corner able to regularly look in on her progress and connect with weekly meetings.

“I found the virtual interaction to be helpful, actually,” says Shaw. “It allowed Tarah to view my information on a daily basis as I tracked my diet and exercise, and to respond with an attagirl or advice right away.”

Shaw says online formats haven’t always worked for her.

“Something about the lack of accountability, and a feeling of remoteness from the person I was working with,” she says. “I never felt that with Tarah. I knew that she was monitoring my progress, and she made sure I felt supported.”

But the biggest change Shaw says she experienced is her approach to “dieting.”

“I was always big into the various restrictive diets—low carb, no carb, no carb/high fat, low carb/low fat, low calorie, very low calorie, and so on,” says Shaw.

“Tarah helped me to ease out of the mentality of restriction and into one of healthy, mindful eating with an emphasis on giving your body the nutrition it needs.”

With Venn’s help, Shaw says she was able to bring her weight back down, and begin and maintain a new exercise routine as well.

“I’m healthier than I’ve been in a long time, and I have a good base of knowledge to apply to my diet going forward,” she says.

Having the collaborative assistance of a professional can ensure success and safety.

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“I think the most important first step in tackling diverse family food preferences is to open up a conversation about your intentions,” Venn says. “Once everything is out in the open, you can begin the process of strategy and compromise.”

But how to maintain long-term normal range weight management?

Meeting regularly with a dietician will help people stay on course with support and accountability.

According to a June 2018 article at SELF.com diets are often a bust because “they have an endpoint and are not real lifestyle change.”

For clients of Venn who are

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HEALTHY CHOICES Dieticians help educate patients on best practices

for meal planning, grocery shopping and dining out.

trends without consulting a physician and a dietician such as Whole 30, Paleo, Ketogenic, Intermittent Fasting, Alkaline, Raw Foods, and Veganism without delving in the research to support each plan’s dietary claims can have dire consequences for those with certain medical conditions.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC), which defines obesity as having a BMI of 30 or greater, has been calling obesity an epidemic since 1999 and published an October 2017 data brief “Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults and Youth: United States, 2015–2016,” concluding “The prevalence of obesity was 39.8 percent among adults and 18.5 percent among youth in the United States.”

The brief revealed people between ages 40-59 are at the greatest risk—higher still among people of color.

“Hispanic adults (47 percent) and non-Hispanic black adults (46.8 percent) had a higher prevalence of obesity than non-Hispanic white adults (37.9 percent).”

With obesity rates continuing to rise, specialized care like Venn’s can offer people the help they need to navigate the waters of nutrition in the new year.

Creating a plan with little dietary knowledge or expertise can be daunting and potentially dangerous especially if one has an existing or underlying medical condition.

To complicate matters, even medical doctors disagree on the benefits of certain perceived “health” foods.

“Although medical doctors are without a doubt the experts in their field, medical school provides very little nutrition education,” explains Venn. “Registered dieticians have extensive training in this topic.”

Coconut oil, or instance, has been both lauded as a healthy panacea and villainized as a “pure poison.”

“Coconut oil is a saturated fat and it behaves as one in the body,” says Venn. “As with all saturated fats, it is important to consume coconut oil in moderation.”

Nutritionists are not regulated and Venn says anyone can call themselves a nutritionist. Registered dieticians, on the other hand, have a degree and medical training with hundreds of hours of clinical training and work alongside physicians to improve patient health.

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RESTAURANT MONTH

Celebrate California Restaurant Month with ‘Fit and Sip’ specials throughout Gilroy all month long.

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Celebrate California Restaurant Month in Gilroy as the artistry of the city’s restaurants is displayed and feasting is made even more accessible than ever. Guests are invited to relax and treat themselves to great dining as Gilroy restaurants offer “Fit and Sip” specials all month long, pairing lighter foods with local wines from the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail. Celebrate Gilroy Restaurant Month through Jan. 31 throughout Gilroy. For a full list of participating restaurants, visit gilroyrestaurantmonth.com.

Head to Granada Theatre for a night of laughter, dinner and music. Guests will enjoy the comedy of Johnny Peña, dinner and dessert by the live+love+léal culinary team and dance to the live music of the Chicano All Stars Band. Guests must be 21 or older to attend, and dress to impress with collared shirts and no ball caps. Enjoy a night of comedy Saturday, Jan. 12, 6-10pm at Granada Theatre, 17440 Monterey St. For tickets and information, visit liveloveleal.com.

Head to the the 21st annual El Dia de los Tres Reyes Magos, a celebration of Latino culture. The Three Kings are widely celebrated by many cultures throughout the world. Enjoy live performances, tortilla making and tasting, sampling traditional Three Kings pastry, Rosca de Reyes, and Mexican arts and crafts including papel picado, crown-making and corn husk dolls. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 12-13, noon-4pm each day at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way. Visit cdm.org.

Experience beautiful views and lush vineyards while enjoying outdoor yoga at Clos LaChance, a certified, sustainable wine grower. Participants will breath and open, gently stretch and unwind, move through flow and twists and become grounded in balance and rest. After yoga, head to the tasting room and try reserve wines. Dress for the outdoors and bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Sunday, Jan. 13, 9:3010:30am at Clos LaChance, 1 Hummingbird Lane. For more information visit clos.com.

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QUALITY CARE Cornell and San Francisco State University graduate, Tarah Venn offers customized nutrition plans for clients. keeping a food journal for the last 15 years recommends a paper food journal or online app like Myfitnesspal. The benefits of an online journal come in easily being able to track food, water intake, and exercise as well as weight loss progress.

The app, Venn says, can scan prepackaged food barcodes, which automatically update the day’s intake and even includes a database with fast food nutritional information.

Another client of Venn’s, Carly Mariani, says the meetings when combined with the tracking and the app, which she says is HIPAA compliant, helped hold her accountable.

“I could speak safely without having my information jeopardized,” she says. “It was through the health app we were able to have those conversations.”

Many offer apps which offer group challenges and social member feeds based on activity interest.

Users can share their progress on the

group feed and once they “friend” someone they can compete alongside them virtually in challenges.

Rule of thumb is that it’s important to discuss weight loss goals with a physician prior to embarking on any plan.

While some insurances may have coverage for dietician counseling by doctor referral as part of its services, those working out of pocket many be able to work with successfully with dieticians on a sliding scale fee.

Lastly, reducing stress is critical in weight loss. The stress hormone cortisol promotes body, making it harder to lose weight. The strong desire to make 2019 the year to successfully lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle requires commitment, a customized dietician plan, lower stress levels, support and accountability.

“I find that mediation and mindfulness can be very beneficial to some clients, and do suggest it if appropriate,” says Venn.

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LUNAR ECLIPSE

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The entire family is invited to observe the full lunar eclipse with the San Jose Astronomical Association and Open Space Authority. Guests will view the eclipse through telescopes and binoculars provided to them. Dress in warm layers and bring a sense of wonder for the night sky. Rain will cancel. Sunday, Jan. 20, 7-10:30pm at Little Uvas Open Space Preserve, Morgan Hill. Directions will be provided upon registration. Space is limited and registration is required; please register by the number of cars each group will be driving.

For information and to register, visit openspaceauthority.org.

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GILROY BOOK SALE The Gilroy Library invites the community to the Friends of the Gilroy Library

book sale. All ages are welcome to browse the variety of great reads and deals. Proceeds from purchases go toward supporting the collection and programs at the

Gilroy Library. The sale is held on the second Saturday of every month. Jan. 12, 10am-1pm at the Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. Visit sccl.org or call 408.842.8207.

LANTERN CRAFTS Join the Gilroy Library as it celebrates the Montalvo Arts Center exhibit, Bruce Munro: Stories in Light, inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia. Adults and teens are invited to get creative while making a lantern craft with mason jars and fairy lights. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2-3pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. For more information and to sign up, visit sccl.org/events.

NEW FRIENDS Explore the possibilities with Women in

Touch II. Renew friendships and make new ones at WIT II meetings held the third Thursday of each month. Attendees will enjoy lunch and lively entertainment. Make new friends on Thursday, Jan. 17, 11am-2pm at the Gilroy Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. Please note, a $23 advanced reservation is required. Women of all ages welcome. For more information, email Mary Saccullo, msaccullo@aol.com.

PHOTO EXHIBITION The social issue photography exhibition “Homeless Voices� features the work of Kirti Bassendine on view through Jan. 26, with a reception

DANCE PARTY

Head to Clos LaChance for an After Dark Dance Party. Enjoy the music as the lights are dimmed, the sound is turned up and Hackjammers 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, Jan. 19, 6-11pm at Clos LaChance Wines, 1 Hummingbird Lane, San Martin. Visit clos.com.

SAN MARTIN SPACE ODDITIES Join the Wings of History Air Museum

as it presents a special event on the “Oddities of Being in Space.”

Learn about the oddities that are a surprise, and sometimes very different from life on Earth at this approximately one-hour presentation. Also enjoy a space launch simulation demonstrated with a water-powered bottle rocket in the museum courtyard, weather permitting. Saturday, Jan. 12, 1pm at Wings of History Air Museum, Museum Meeting Room, 12777 Murphy Ave. General Admission is $5 and all attendees must reserve a seat prior to the event. For more information and to register, email museum1903@gmail.com.

Those who love plants are invited to learn about rose pruning practices and procedures at a class taught by ARS Certified Consulting Rosarians. Also learn about pruners and tools, safety, integrated pest management, fertilizers and more.

Attendees are welcome to bring their own rose plants for pruning and to receive additional tips on proper care. Saturday, Jan. 19, 10-11:30am at Alladin Nursery & Gift Shop, 2905 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville. Visit alladinnursery.com.

MORGAN HILL VIRTUAL LAWYERS Virtual Lawyers in the Library will be offering free legal advice at Morgan Hill Library Virtual Legal Advice Clinic. Video and internet technology will connect participants for a 20-minute legal consultation with an attorney.

Advice will be offered on a variety of subjects including immigration, civil law, divorce, child custody, consumer law, elder issues and small claims court. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 6:30-8pm at Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. Space is limited; for appointments, visit probonoproject.org/virtual-clinics.

PRESCHOOL INFORMATION Parents and caregivers who are preparing children for preschool, pre-kindergarten and transitional kindergarten are invited to meet with local educators and to learn about the preschool programs available in Morgan Hill. This free community event will be held Thursday, Jan. 17, 6-8pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Visit tinyurl. com/ya8ejm5d.

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Saturday, Jan. 12, 2-4pm. The homeless population is growing and not all homeless people are on drugs or mentally ill; some are working or have fallen on hard times. This exhibit shows how this population lives in order to survive and how this social issue can no longer be ignored.

Admission to the gallery is always free, Tuesday through Friday, 2-5pm and Saturday, 11am-2pm at the Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St. Visit kirtibassendine.com.

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THEATER

CURTAIN CALL San Benito Stage Company holds its Members Choice Awards Jan. 12.

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San Benito Stage Company bids farewell to Granada Theater

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s celebrities begin their walks down Hollywood red carpets, the local actors of San Benito Stage Company are doing the same.

San Benito Stage Company (SBSC) is holding its annual SBSC Members Choice Awards on Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Granada Theater, where it will honor performers and productions from the company’s 2018 season.

For these local celebrities, however,

it will be their last walk down the Granada’s carpets of a different color.

“Our lease at the Granada is up,” says SBSC Board Vice President, Derek Barnes. “So we wanted to host our Members Choice show as a way to celebrate our last season with our members, actors, and community members.”

SBSC Members Choice Awards will be given out for actors in the youth, teen and adult categories, as well as best costume, show, sets, props, choreography, and director

(vocal, music, and stage). Awards special to SBSC will also be given out, in recognition of its volunteers, businesses, and scholarship recipients.

Guests will also get a sneak-peek into the 2019 show line-up, hear special announcements from the SBSC Board, and have an opportunity to become members of SBSC. Future prospects of San Benito Stage Company will also be discussed, as Barnes assures there is a plan in place for 2019 (and future) shows.

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"We have secured a number of venues in Hollister to help us continue putting on quality shows and events," Barnes says.

San Benito Stage Company invites past performers, volunteers and audiences to its Members Choice Awards on Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Granada Theatre, 336 Fifth Street in Hollister. Doors open at 6:30pm where dessert will be served, followed by the show’s start at 7pm. For more information, call 831.636.0122.

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9 EMPOWERING YOUTH Build family connections and join voices to empower youth in the community at the Morgan Hill Values Youth Event. Parents, teachers, adults who work with youth in the community and community leaders are invited to attend this free event to learn to communicate with youth about mental health, social pressures and vaping. Discover opportunities to impact youth in a positive way Saturday, Jan. 26, 8:30am-noon at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. For information or to register, visit tinyurl.com/y8xdlahs.

BEGINNER YOGA

Start the new year out on a healthier foot while learning something new.

Those who have never practiced yoga before are invited to a three-week beginner series designed specifically for those wanting a step-by-step review of yoga basics. Participants will gain a strong foundation in the fundamentals of yoga, breathing and alignment. Saturdays, Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 7:308:30am at Art of Yoga, 16165 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Visit artofyogamorganhill.com.

EVENTS MISSION 10 RACE Register now for the 36th annual Mission

10 Race, sponsored by Hollister Rotary Club. With four different races, including a one mile kids fun run, TAC Distance Certified Half Marathon and 10 miles and a 5k, there is something for everyone. Each race will run through the scenic Anzar Hills through rural farm land and start and finish in front of the historic San Juan Mission. Family friendly theme teams are encouraged and trophies will be awarded to top themes. All proceeds benefit local scholarships and charities. Join the 2019 Mission 10 Race Saturday, Jan. 26 at Mission Plaza, Second St, San Juan Bautista. Register now at tinyurl.com/y9973eb6.

FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE Fathers and their daughters, ages 4-11, are invited to the annual Father Daughter Dinner Dance in Morgan Hill. Guests will enjoy an elegant sit-down dinner, music and dancing. A grandfather, uncle, family friend or other family member is welcome to take a father’s place if not available.

Join the fun Saturday, Jan. 26, 5:30-8:30pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. To register, visit mhreconline.com with activity code: WSY004.

WHALEFEST MONTEREY Celebrate the return of gray

COMEDY THEATER Save the date for Pintello Comedy Theater’s production of The Ladies Foursome. Experience 18 holes of friendship, secrets and laughter in this funny, fast-paced, heartwarming story, inspired by Norm Foster’s popular play The Foursome.

Sunday, Jan. 27, 2pm at Pintello Comedy Theater, 8191 Swanston Lane, Gilroy. For information and tickets, visit pintellocomedy.com.

BOOK DISCUSSION Adults and teens of all ages are invited to head to the Gilroy Library for a book discussion of “Where’d you go, Bernadette” by Maria Semple. Copies of the book may be checked out at the Gilroy Library Information Desk upstairs.

Tuesday, Jan. 29, 7-8pm or Friday, Feb. 1, 10:15-11am at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St, Gilroy.

For more information, visit sccl. org/events.

MOTHER SON DANCE Moms and their sons, ages 4-11, are invited to a casual, carnivalthemed Mother Son Dance to play and compete in games together. A light, informal dinner and snacks will be served, and guests are encouraged to dress in play clothes to enjoy the fun.

A grandmother, aunt, family friend or other family member is welcome to take a mother’s place. Saturday, Feb. 2, 6-9pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. To register, visit mhreconline.com with activity code: WSY005.

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can actually live indoors with little light, at Terrariums and Tillandsias, an hourlong dropin class where attendees will create their own terrarium. The terrarium, air plants, rocks, moss and sand are included in the $35 price, with various styles and colors available. Additional accessories also available for purchase. Snacks are allowed, but no outside beverages permitted.

Sunday, Jan. 13, 2-4pm at the GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St. Visit tinyurl.com/y8ukrgtp.

OPEN HOUSE Parents and children are encouraged to learn more about Oakwood School by visiting its open house. Meet students, chat with teachers, review curriculum and watch performances at this fun family event. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the campus with a student guide and view demonstrations and activities for students in various classrooms.

Learn more about Morgan Hill’s independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory school Saturday, Jan. 26, 10am-noon at Oakwood School, 105 John Wilson Way, Morgan Hill.

For more information, visit oakwoodway.org.

whales to the Monterey Bay during Whalefest Monterey. This family-friendly event features live entertainment, face painting, educational exhibits, historic walking tours, chalk art and much more. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 26-27, 10am-5pm both days at Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf, 1 Fishermans Wharf, Monterey.

For more information, visit tinyurl. com/yazzhdqr.

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SHOPPING

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long Third Street, San Juan Bautista’s cozy, old-town main avenue, locals and tourists alike can find themselves in front of famous Mexican restaurants and unique gift shops.

One of these gift shops stands out among the others, especially during the winter months and holiday shopping season. Known for its holiday-themed decor and items, Visions of Christmas has captivated shoppers for 32 years.

But don’t be misguided by the store’s name: Visions is revered for its collectible angels and quality candles, and shoppers can also find unique items such as its Disney-themed cookie jars, vintage

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jewelry (bracelets, brooches, necklaces and earrings) and home decor.

Owner Barbara Gonzales says even though the Christmas items were once a part of the store’s draw, its theme has now expanded.

“We carry all-holiday items, all year-round,” says Gonzales, who is considering changing the store’s name from Visions of Christmas to just Visions soon.

Visions of Christmas is located at 108 Third St. in San Juan Bautista and is open Monday through Sunday from noon-5pm, with extended hours during the holidays. For more information, call 831.623.2115.

GETTING OUT

Immense skies

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MONUMENTAL GRAFFITI Of the thousands of marks left on Independence Rock,

many have faded but many remain.

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ause for a moment and truly consider the hardships endured by early settlers traveling west.

When set against the modern conveniences we enjoy, it is staggering. Exchange turning on the faucet for dragging two buckets up from the river. Instead of turning a knob on the stove, gather some wood and start a fire.

Every housekeeping task was monumental, and it was done after a 20-mile day guiding a yoke of oxen tied to a heavy Conestoga wagon.

As distant as that long ago time

may seem to us, there is a place where a careful visitor can spend an intimate moment among those early settlers: Independence Rock.

Each spring, after the muddy plains firmed up, settlers set out from St. Joseph or Independence, Missouri and headed up the Blue River to the Platte. Where the river forked, the route followed the North Platte until, in central Wyoming, it jumped to the timid Sweetwater River trickling down from the continental divide just ahead.

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Settlers carved out a name at Independence Rock

Independence Rock protrudes like the back of a massive whale. If your wagon train was on schedule, you reached Independence Rock around the Fourth of July, Independence Day. Settlers paused here to rest, refresh their stock and perhaps carve their names on the rock.

The landscape at Independence Rock remains immense and solitary, allowing a present-day visitor to share the same delicate vulnerability that those early settlers must have felt. The 27 acres of rounded and gently sloped granite invite the scramble-prone visitor to explore now as they did then.

Around the base, but especially up top, names and dates, etched in elegantly serifed fonts, are everywhere. Of the thousands of marks left on the rock, many have faded but many remain.

T.H. Armstrong, July 12, 1862; W.L. Cannon, 1858; J.L Holland, 1862; J.L. Wallis. Wouldn’t it be nice to buy each of these fellows a beer, sit down and just listen? Tell me, where are you from? Why did you come? Where are you going?

And a question that could only be answered years later: How did it all turn out?

Sitting under the immense Wyoming sky on top of Independence Rock, the answers to those questions are left to the imagination. But one feels an intimate and palpable connection with the fellow who left that mark right there.

What an adventure and a challenge he and his family undertook!

Independence Rock isn’t handy to the traveler. It lies 20 miles east of Muddy Gap on the road between Rawlins and Casper, Wyoming.

But 170 years ago, it was on the main drag and 300,000 people passed this spot on the way to California and Oregon, each with their own story.

If your wanderings take you to Independence Rock, stop by and spend a moment beside a long-gone adventurer who passed this way.

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3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home. Great location within the subdivision with large private patio and attached 2 car garage. Attractive and durable laminate flooring, granite counter tops, spacious master suite and indoor laundry room. Within walking distance to shopping, restaurants and schools.

Offered at $499,900 Call Augie or Calla

Augie CalBRE #01821492 Calla CalBRE #00966075

831.524.5400 office: 831.637.8400 www.bertao.com augie@bertao.com

611 B STREET OPEN SATURDAY 12-3

THIS HOUSE IS A MUST SEE!

Welcome Home Carmel-By-The-Sea POINT LOBOS VIEWS ~ Charming 3Br/2Ba on spacious corner lot. Refreshed & move-in ready!

Many improvements throughout offering a great opportunity & great location. Cheery open concept.

SPACIOUS LIVING

Great 5 bedroom home with 4100+ square feet. Fresh interior paint. Newly refinished hardwood floors. Bedroom and full bath on main level. Master suite with separate retreat.

Elegant formal living room/dining room area.

Large family room with fireplace and built-in cabinetry. Spacious kitchen with center island will delight any gourmet cook. 3 car garage.

Large backyard area. Within walking distance to high school, middle and elementary schools.

Open Sat 1-4pm Hosted by Jose Vargas (831) 524-1559 Open Sun 1-4pm Listed by Charlene King (831) 801-5464

Fabulous 4Br/2.5Ba on corner lot w/many custom features like no other! Backyard is all yours to create—a great space for pool & outdoor kitchen w/easy access for storage.

PLENTY OF ROOM FOR AN RV & POSSIBILITY OF AN ADDITIONAL LIVING UNIT. Price of ownership is evident. . Inviting & light living room w/ high ceilings & easy-to-care-for tile flooring. Kitchen has granite counters, S/S appliances & plenty of counter space for the chef in the family. The Master Suite is an owner’s dream! Kitchen & baths have upgraded sinks, fixtures & lighting.

500 Chardonnay Way, Hollister Offered for $620,000

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

330 Tres Pinos Road, Suite D1, Hollister (831) 245Ͳ0321 1544 Constitution Blvd, Salinas (831) 800Ͳ7341 534 Abrego Street, Monterey (831) 648Ͳ7271 237 Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley (831) 438Ͳ8400 13117 Highway 9, Boulder Creek (831) 338Ͳ2125 or 338Ͳ2184

3 bd, 2 baths. 1699 S.F. Charming older home in a great location! Ready to move in! Recently painted inside.

New flooring throughout.

New kitchen countertops and appliances. This is on a large lot with a detached shed.

It will not last long.

Asking: $489,800 40 JOES LANE

1843 S.F., 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath Ridgemark townhome 2 master bedroom suites 2 ½ bath. Inner court entry, new laminated water proof floors in kitchen, nook w/access to deck. Laundry room w/extra cabinets. New carpets thru out, Formal Dining Room, and sunken Living Room with fireplace. 1843 S.F. of living area, 2 car garage. You will love Ridgemark Golf and Country Club. Clubhouse with full amenities, full restaurant, bar and pro-shop, Meeting rooms, a resort at your fingertips. No area can compete with our weather conditions. SOLD “AS IS”… Life will be more fun!

Asking: $445,800

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/ CONDO RENTALS

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Pool. Park like setting Contemporary landscaping.

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

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HOLLISTER APARTMENTS

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA APARTMENTS OFFICE SPACES AVAILABLE

in Adam Square Business Complex 330 Tres Pinos Road $1,735/Month $1,735 Deposit

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2 Executive Suites

in Adam Square Business Complex 330 Tres Pinos Road $325/Month $325 Deposit

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

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