South Valley Magazine December 6-12, 2019

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN

DECEMBER 6, 2019

A supplement to the Gilroy Dispatch & Morgan Hill Times

Calendar of Events P10 On Seniors P16 Real Estate P19

On Screen

Morgan Hill jewelry artist’s work worn on TV, movies P4

Erik Chalhoub

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LOCAL ARTIST Sharon Winchester of Morgan Hill has enjoyed

the opportunity to get her jewelry in the hands of celebrities.

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64 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA Mailing address: P.O. Box 516, Gilroy, CA 95021 Phone: 408-842-6400

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Publisher

Dan Pulcrano Associate Publisher

Jeannette Close Editor

Erik Chalhoub Calendar Editor

Tia Sundberg Contributing Writers

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15 Wine 16 On Seniors 17 Home of the Week

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Katherine Manlapaz Cover photograph by:

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Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary More than 20 vendors!

Saturday, December 14 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Veteran’s Memorial Building

Raffle Drawings New Craft Vendors Thrift Shop Christmas Greenery & much more!

Downtown Hollister

Lunch available 11:00 am - 3:00 pm New menu with Hot Dogs, Chips, Sodas, Cookies and more!

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Bring the Whole Family!

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leek S STYLE Morgan Hill artist’s jewelry makes its way to TV, movies PHOTOGRAPHS & STORY BY

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ERIK CHALHOUB

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“I love the fact that you can take gold and silver and do something different from it. It’s really cool to tap into that side of my brain.”

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elicity Smoak, sitting behind an endless supply of monitors and typing furiously, must use her hacking skills to thwart an attack on Star City by a terrorist known as Cayden James.

Months later, Smoak, with the assistance of a team of heroes, takes down a mobster who is bent on destroying her family.

All the while looking stylish thanks to a Morgan Hill jewelry artist.

Sharon Winchester, who runs her jewelry company The Sleek Kitty, has seen a number of her pieces on TV shows and movies, including the aforementioned CW show Arrow, whose star

Emily Bett Rickards has worn her necklaces on a number of different episodes.

“It just validation to see a piece on a show or on a celebrity,” Winchester said. “It sets you apart from all the other makers. I am happy to donate pieces to any costume designer who thinks I will be a fit.”

Through her online business, Winchester crafts custom jewelry orders, everything from necklaces, earrings, bracelets and more. She has shipped to nearly every state, and has shipped her work to countries such as Canada, Germany and France. Made to order, Winchester’s website features a “As Seen on TV” section, where customers can order jewelry worn by the actresses. ➝6

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FAMOUS WORK

Morgan Hill resident Sharon Winchester has created a variety of jewelry for a number of TV shows and movies.

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COLLECTION Sharon Winchester shows off some of her pieces worn on screen.

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Winchester began her business in 2013 (named on the suggestion of her two cat-obsessed daughters), following her and her family’s move to Morgan Hill from Michigan in 2012.

Born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Mich., while she had dabbled in jewelry since she was a child, it wasn’t until recently that Winchester took it to the next level.

Realizing she was “bored” with her position at a commercial title insurance company, Winchester took a year off. It was during this time that she crafted Christmas wreaths and dog tags, when inspiration struck.

“It just kind of evolved,” she said.

“I still do the holiday craft stuff, but jewelry became my passion.

“I love the fact that you can take gold and silver and do something different from it. It’s really cool to tap into that side of my brain.”

Looking to “put myself out

there,” Winchester applied for the invitation-only The Artisan Group in 2015, and was later approved.

The group markets its members’ works to production companies and celebrities. According to The Artisan Group, it has placed more than 1,000 products created by its members on more than 70 television shows since it was founded nearly a decade ago by Valerie Guerrero of Santa Cruz.

“They pound the pavement, so we can focus on what we love,” Winchester said. “I’m so glad The Artisan Guild is there and gave me an opportunity.”

Members of The Artisan Group, who reside all over the world, showcase an array of handcrafted products, including jewelry, designer stationery and paper goods, crocheted and knitted accessories, purses, fine art photography, hair accessories, pet accessories and ➝8 many other crafts.

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OUT & ABOUT

ENCOUNTERING SANTA

Join Kris Kringle at a variety of events for the family in Gilroy and Morgan Hill Dec. 7-11.

GILROY

HOLIDAY KICK-OFF The Downtown Gilroy Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting will ring in the holiday season in small-town American style. Live entertainment and activities begin at 2:30pm, including the annual Doggie Dress-Up, a variety of vendor booths and main stage performances. The parade begins at 5:30pm and the tree lighting beginning at 6:30pm at Fifth Street and Monterey Road. Photos with Santa at Executive Realty will round out the evening. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2:30-7pm in Downtown Gilroy. For information, visit downtowngilroy.com.

GILROY

TOY DRIVE The Neon Exchange and Mt. Madonna YMCA will hold a holiday open house and toy drive before and during the Gilroy Holiday Parade festivities. The event includes hot chocolate, cookies and popcorn, as well as photo opportunities with Santa. Guests are asked to bring an unwrapped toy donation to support the YMCA’s annual holiday giving campaign. Saturday, Dec. 7, 3:30-7pm at The Neon Exchange, 7365-7371 Monterey Road. For information, call 669.239.0007.

MORGAN HILL

HOLIDAY PARADE The annual Morgan Hill Kiwanis Holiday Lights Parade and Tree Lighting features floats from community organizations that will parade through downtown Saturday, Dec. 7, 5:30-7pm on Monterey Road from First Street to Fifth Street. The parade ends as Santa’s Magic Ship leads the crowd to the ceremonial tree lighting at the corner of Dunne Avenue and Monterey Road in Downtown Morgan Hill. For information, visit morganhillkiwanis.org.

MORGAN HILL

EVENING WITH SANTA DECEMBER 6, 2019

Spend an evening with Santa Claus at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center enjoying holiday treats and a complimentary photo. Guests are invited to consider bringing a new unwrapped toy for the annual toy drive. Photos will be provided

by Deborah Nagai Photography. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 5-7:30pm at Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey St., Morgan Hill. For information, visit tinyurl.com/uo3wd5b.

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Santa Clara Ballet’s 46th Annual Production

December 14, 2019: 2:00pm & 7:00pm December 15, 2019: 2:30pm Santa Clara Convention Center www. santaclaraballet.com Tel: 408-247-9178 Email: info@santaclaraballet.com

NECKLACES AND EARRINGS Sharon Winchester

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said seeing her jewelry on TV is always satisfying.

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In addition to Arrow, Winchester’s work has appeared on other CW shows, Riverdale and All American. Her pieces were also worn on three holiday movies: The Road Home for Christmas on Lifetime, as well as Check Inn for Christmas and Holiday for Heroes on the Hallmark Channel.

Seeing her work on screen never gets old. Her typical reaction?

“Oh my gosh, that’s my necklace!” she recalls. “I’m on TV.” Winchester is also working on adding her jewelry to a “swag bag” that will be handed out to celebrities during the Academy Awards in February. It’s part of a partnership The Artisan Group has with the Oscars and other award shows, and members have the chance to get their work photographed with celebrities.

In a recent interview, Winchester named off a laundry list of celebrities who have worn her work. Ginger Zee of Good Morning America has worn one of Winchester’s necklaces, and she also got a shout-out over social media from

Jaime-Lynn Sigler of The Sopranos fame, among others.

The process consists of “a lot of waiting,” Winchester said. The Artisan Group reaches out to its members with opportunities from costume designers, and those instructions can be fairly vague and open to interpretation. Designers look for anything from gold and silver pieces, to modern and eclectic, simple or bold.

Winchester said some of her work has taken two years from inception to showing up on screen.

She said her jewelry style gears toward the simple and modern. A review on her website illustrates this perfectly: “Beautiful, minimal and classic,” wrote a reviewer named Melissa. “Wear with anything. Great quality.”

Winchester encourages other artists looking for exposure for their work to not give up.

“Stay with it,” she said. “Take it and run with your vision. It’s worth it.”

To view Winchester’s work, visit thesleekkitty.com.

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O& A CALENDAR

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HOLIDAY SYMPHONY

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South Valley Symphony will present Spirit of Music 2: Holiday. The program features seasonal favorites and classical sounds highlighting solo vocalists Sandra Marlowe and Ted Sanchez. The symphony will perform “Twas The Night Before Christmas” with narrator Ted Sanchez, Leopold Mozart’s “Sleigh Ride” and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2 “Little Russian.” Saturday, Dec. 14, 7:30pm at Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., Gilroy.

For information, visit southvalleysymphony.org.

GILROY BREAKFAST FOR SUPPER The Gilroy Lions Club presents the 45th annual Omelet & Pancake Supper,

the club’s major fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting sight preservation in the South County area. Madeto-order omelets, pancakes, coffee and Tang will be available at this

all-you-can-eat event. Friday, Dec. 6, 5-7:30pm at Gilroy Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 6000 Miller Ave. For information or tickets, call 408.500.8626.

HOLIDAY GATHERING Verde Vineyards’ Holiday Gathering features food, wine, live music and more. Guests will be treated to food catered by the Milias Restaurant, chocolate and wine pairing station and barrel tastings with George Green. Live music with Larry Baushey will also be featured, as well as a holiday photo booth and raffle. Friday, Dec. 6, 6-8:30pm at 2143 Buena Vista Ave. Ages 21 and over only. For tickets, visit verdevineyards.com.

CRAFTERS FAIRE The Gilroy Senior Center Craft Shop is sponsoring the Winterfest Crafters Faire. The craft boutique will feature numerous handmade gifts, including ornaments, pillows, wreaths, ceramics, floral arrangements, pet gifts and more. The Santa Clara County Humane Society and Ricky’s BBQ & Grill Food Truck will be on hand at the event. The boutique takes place Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10am-3pm at 7371 Hanna St. For information, call 408.846.0417.

HOLIDAY CONCERT South Bay Singers will celebrate the season at “Heaven and Nature Sing–A Holiday Concert.” The concert features a rendition of “Gloria” by

BOUTIQUE FUNDRAISER

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Francis Poulenc in the first half and an array of familiar carols in the second half. Purchase tickets for $20 at the door; children under the age of 10 are free. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2pm at Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave. For tickets, visit southbaysingers.com.

HOLIDAY BALL The Granada Theater presents a Holiday Party with a welcome reception and cocktail hour, live music, dancing and a seated dinner. A professional show by the Arthur Miller Dance Team will also be presented.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 6-10pm at Granada Theater, 17440 Monterey St., Morgan Hill. For information and tickets, visit tinyurl.com/rvx8g3y.

Live Oak Adult Day Services presents its Holiday Boutique, featuring home baked goods, jewelry, holiday decor, ornaments, clothing and more. All items are offered at low prices and proceeds will benefit Live Oak’s nonprofit center. Mondays through Fridays through Dec. 23, 9am-3pm each weekday at 651 W. Sixth St., Suite 2, Gilroy.

Attendees are encouraged to bring items from their own closets or garage that are no longer needed to be sold at the event. For information, call 408.847.5491.

SAN MARTIN SIP AND SHOP Get holiday

MORGAN HILL TOT SHABBAT Children of all faiths are invited to take part in Chanukah activities at Tot Shabbat at BookSmart Morgan Hill. The event features activities, games and projects as well as some Hanukkah treats. Friday, Dec. 6, 5:30-6:30pm at BookSmart of Morgan Hill, 421 Vineyard Town Center. For information, call 408.778.6467.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS The public is invited to enjoy festive holiday music in four-part harmony as the Friends of the Morgan Hill Library present Live Holiday Music by Resounding Achord Caroling. Selections will include traditional carols and new arrangements of holiday classics. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7pm at Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. For information, call 408.779.3196.

TEEN SEWING Teens ages 13-18 are invited to make emoji keyrings at Morgan Hill Library’s Teen Sewing Project. Each attendee can sew and decorate several emoji keyrings for themselves or to use as gifts. No sewing experience is needed and all materials will be provided free of charge. Space is limited. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6:30-8:30pm at Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. For information, visit tinyurl.com/ s3qwobq.

SAN JOSE HANUKKAH CELEBRATION Families are invited to celebrate Hanukkah at the Hanukkah cultural celebration at “Menorahs and Miracles,” Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose. Guests can take part in activities including ➝ 13

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MELDED MUSIC The Unauthorized Rolling Stones present “Come Together, A Beatles and Stones Experience.”

The Unauthorized Rolling Stones have melded the two greatest catalogs in rock music into one cover performance. Saturday, Dec. 7, 9pm-midnight at The District Theater, 7430 Monterey Road. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/v4aa7pv.

shopping done early while wine tasting at Clos LaChance’s Sip and Shop. Kick off the festive season with live music, wine specials and a variety of merchandise vendors.

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, 11am-4:30pm each day at Clos La Chance Winery, 1 Hummingbird Lane. For information, visit clos.com.

Guglielmo’s 31st annual Christmas at the Winery features award-winning wines, gourmet food, hot mulled wine, holiday carolers and musicians.

Attendees can browse the large selection of holiday decor and gift ideas for everyone on those holiday lists. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8 10am-5pm each day at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 East Main Ave., Morgan Hill. $10 admission. For information, visit guglielmowinery.com.

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11 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Guests ages 3 and up are invited to bring their appetites and cameras to Gilroy Recreation’s Breakfast with Santa event. Enjoy breakfast, crafts geared toward children ages 3-12, visits with Santa and photo opportunities. Saturday, Dec. 14, 8:30am at Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. Pre-registration is required. Everyone attending must be a paid participant. Space is limited. $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents. For information, visit tinyurl.com/vpcpqkb.

VICTORIAN HOLIDAY

Almaden Quicksilver Park’s Casa Grande and New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum present a Victorian Holiday for the whole family. Learn about the Victorian era while participating in activities from the 1880s with costumed staff and docents. Attendees can also take part in demonstrations and crafts along with guided tours of the museum. Sunday, Dec. 15, 11am-3pm at Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 21350 Almaden Road, San Jose. For information, call 408.918.7770.

sculpting clay dreidels, playing dreidel games for Hanukkah gelt (chocolate coins), tasting latkes, making celebratory candles, performances by the Yavneh Day School and more.

Sunday, Dec. 8, noon-4pm at the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way. For information, visit cdm.org.

EVENTS

COMMUNITY NEEDS FORUM Identify critical housing and community improvements and barriers to equal housing opportunities. To help prioritize the allocation of federal Block Grant funds in 2020-2025, residents are encouraged to attend the Dec. 11 Community Forum at 6pm in the Gilroy City Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna St. and complete an online survey at www.cityofgilroy.org by Dec. 20 or paper survey at City Hall/ Gilroy Library by Dec. 19.

HOLIDAY HUSTLE The public can adventure through Morgan Hill’s decorated neighborhoods at the Holiday Hustle 5k/10k urban map tour hosted by The Running Shop and Hops and Bike Therapy.

Participants will find holiday displays and answer questions at checkpoints along the course and will round out the evening with treats and an instant raffle at the finish line. Costumes are encouraged, as well as headlamps or flashlights.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 5:30-8:30pm at 17540 Depot St., Morgan Hill. For information, visit terraloco.com.

JAZZ NIGHT The Morgan Hill Library will host a free Holiday Jazz Night with festive holiday music performed by local musicians. Monday, Dec. 16, 7-8pm at Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. For information, visit sccl.org.

MOVIE NIGHT At Guglielmo’s free Winery Movie Night, guests are invited to bring along their favorite snack or enjoy refreshments available for purchase from Ricky’s Grill BBQ Food Truck while viewing. All

STARRY NIGHTS The public is invited to an evening under the stars with astronomy docents eager to share the view at “Starry Nights in Open Space.” Dress in warm layers and bring drinking water; telescopes will be provided.

Space is limited, and registration is required. Saturday, Dec. 21, 7-9pm at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve, 4289 Casa Loma Road, Morgan Hill.

Attendees are advised to arrive before the gates close at 8pm to allow for undisturbed viewing.

Register by the number of cars in each group. For information, visit openspaceauthority.org.

JINGLE RIDE Bike Therapy will host a Jingle Ride around Morgan Hill to experience the holiday lights and decorations. Riders of all ages are encouraged to decorate their bikes with holiday lights for this slow group ride that will take place on neighborhood streets as much as possible. The Jingle Ride will roll out at 7:30pm, and riders will enjoy hot cocoa and cookies upon their return. Friday, Dec. 20, 7-8:45pm at Bike Therapy, 17540 Depot St., Morgan Hill. Children are welcome. For information, visit tinyurl.com/wsk9e87.

GARDENS HOLIDAY Gilroy Gardens’ 26 acres of trees and gardens come alive with sparkling light displays and holiday treats during Gilroy Gardens Holiday.

Attendees can ice skate, visit with Santa, ride favorite rides and more. Select nights through Dec. 30, 4-9pm and Dec. 31, 4pm-midnight at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway. For information, visit gilroygardens.org.

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HOLIDAY TREE WALK At Roaring Camp’s Holiday Tree Walk, guests will ride the Redwood Forest Steam Train to Bear Mountain and take part in a walk lined with decorated holiday trees at the summit. The event also includes hot cider and a visit from Santa.

Toys will be collected for Toys for

Tots, and tickets purchased on site will receive a $2 discount per toy.

Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8, at Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. For information and available departure times, visit roaringcamp.com.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Eat, shop, drink and be merry at Fortino Winery’s annual Holiday Boutique featuring two full days of shopping and sipping. The boutique features local artisans and vendors, crafts and Fortino wines. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15, 11am-5pm each day at Fortino Winery, 4525 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. For information, visit fortinowinery.com.

ages are welcome, children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Friday, Dec. 20, 6pm at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave., Morgan Hill. For information, visit guglielmowinery. com or call 408.779.2145.

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SPOKING MY MIND

Curt Hentschke

JINGLE RIDE December is a time to ride a bike festooned with festive lights.

Cranking at Christmas Holiday rides set for December BY CURT HENTSCHKE

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id you hear what I heard? Morgan Hill’s Bike Therapy was recently honored as one of America’s Best Bicycle Shops! Fewer than 200 stores qualify for this honor, which is bestowed by the National Bicycle Dealers Association.

Congrats to Doug, Jodi and the crew!

All they want for Christmas is… a BMX pump track at the ranch side of Gilroy’s Christmas Hill Park. A big thanks to all of you who supported last month’s Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at the Hecker Pass Winery. Info: Garlic City BMX on Facebook.

It’s the most wonderful time... to use gears. “Yule” need them all in cyclocross. The closest mud bath this month is just north of Morgan Hill, at the Coyote Valley Cross, on Dec. 7 and 8. Check it out!

Oh, what fun it is to ride… with family and friends, on a bicycle festooned with all manner of lights and decorations. You have two opportunities this month. On Friday, Dec. 20, the Jingle Holiday Lights Ride rolls out of the aforementioned Bike Therapy. Dress warmly, meet at 7 p.m., roll out at 7:30 p.m., check out the beautiful holiday lights, then return to the shop for hot cocoa and cookies.

Two nights later, on Dec. 22, the 21st annual Critical Christmas Bicycle Ride rolls out of Monterey’s Custom House Plaza at 6 p.m. Both events should be amazing!

I wish you a Happy Hanukkah, I wish you a Special Kwanzaa, I wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Gear!

SAVE THE DATES DEC. 7-8: Coyote Valley Cross, coyotevalleycross.com DEC. 11: Twilight Cycling, Weathertech Raceway, Laguna Seca

DEC. 20: Jingle Holiday Lights Ride, Morgan Hill, ridemorganhill.com DEC. 22: Critical Christmas Bicycle Ride, Monterey, information on Facebook FEB. 22: Pedaling Paths to Independence, Linden, communitycenterfortheblind.org Curt “Cycle Guy” Hentschke has pedaled more than 60,000 miles of South Valley and San Benito County trails. Send your cycle celebrations to heycycleguy@gmail.com. Check for last-minute changes before attending.

WINE

Photo by Ron Jensen

KEEPING IT FRESH Verde Vineyards added new varietals

to its lineup this season.

Harvest comes to a close Wineries report on season By LAURA NESS

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Sandy Moller of Satori Cellars credits their Harvest Club for expediting harvest.

“So many amazing people came out to the vineyard to learn and have fun,” she said. “It was a little lighter harvest than times past, but the quality of the fruit was outstanding. We picked each varietal at its perfect balance.”

Lion Ranch’s Kim Englehart noted, “We heard from some in the area about high mildew pressure, but we've had no issues using our organic schedule. Our viognier crop dropped significantly because we grafted two-thirds over to additional syrah, grenache blanc, picpoul blanc and— most exciting—multiple 'new to the market' reds: terret noir, vaccaresse, muscardin. We now grow all eight of the red Chateauneuf du Pape varietals.”

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arvest 2019 seemed endless to many. At last, it’s finally over.

John Aver of Aver Family Vineyards finally brought in cinsault, mourvedre and petite sirah.

Of 2019, he said, “I like the quality of the fruit, and acids and sugars seemed very balanced for the most part, but our yields were down slightly.”

Verde Vineyards reports they are adding new varietals to its lineup, including a 100 percent malbec, a merlot reserve, syrah, pinot noir, a 100 percent cabernet franc and a port. Explained Ron Jensen, “Pinot comes from Wrath Vineyards in Monterey County along with our chardonnay and sauvignon blanc.

Everything else is estate grown.”

Harvesting 80 tons vs. last year’s 60 puts them in the 5,000-caseper-year range.

Contact Carlo 408-930-6777 4605 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020 info@heckerpasswinery.com • heckerpasswinery.com

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ON SENIORS

The need for low-cost care

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MEETING THE NEEDS Lower-cost in-home care is a must for seniors and families, but can be difficult to find.

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More nonprofit assisted living facilities are necessary

By CHERYL HUGUENOR

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recently had the good fortune to view an amazing new documentary, Sue’s Story. Sue Berghoff, a Morgan Hill resident, was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia a few years ago. As she recalls in the film, she felt sorry for herself for a little while, then decided that she had to take action. What she and her husband, Chuck, did next has inspired many people around the world.

Because Lewy Body Dementia is not as well-known as Alzheimer’s disease, it gets much less attention

and much less funding, let alone awareness. Sue and Chuck decided to change all that. They held a fundraiser called “Pizza in Paradise” in their beautiful backyard, and invited friends and family along with many doctors and researchers who could educate everyone and get them involved in the fight. We learned that Lewy Body is named after Dr. Lewy who discovered this type of dementia. We learned that it affects one’s ability to make decisions and to find the right word in conversation, and it can cause visual

hallucinations. It is devastating for patients and families alike. There is currently no cure.

The documentary I viewed last month was made by local writer and filmmaker Robin Shepherd, and it features highlights from “Pizza in Paradise,” as well as the doctors and scientists who are working on better diagnosis and treatments. Sue and Chuck were present, as they always are, to answer questions and share their journey. Visit thesuesstoryproject.com to learn more about this remarkable couple.

This whole experience has inspired me to think about other needs of people with dementia.

Lower-cost in-home care is one that comes to mind. It is impossible for some families to pay the high hourly costs as well as the minimum hours required by some home care agencies. If one is low-income, there is a program that provides free care, but it is limited and does not provide evening care, help with medications or transportation, and if one does not meet the strict income and asset requirements, the for-profit companies benefit.

If out-of-home care is eventually required, that is another serious problem. Assisted living facilities offer no accommodations for those with limited means, and residential care homes cost thousands of dollars per month.

I would truly love to see the day when more of these facilities, including nursing homes, are nonprofit. And, yes, I fully expect to be considered naïve for this wish, yet Live Oak Adult Day Services is a non-profit agency, as are many other senior service programs. Our seniors and family members all deserve quality, affordable, care and assistance when dementia robs them of the ability to fully participate in our communities.

Cheryl Huguenor is the program director of Live Oak Adult Day Services in Gilroy. For information, visit liveoakadultdaycare.com.

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A three-car garage and private backyard with a pomegranate tree round out the home, which was built in 1997.

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