ACTIVE A Boomer’s Guide to the New World of Cannabis Mind Sharpening Skills Housing Market Solution? Local Activities Guide
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A BOOMER’S GUIDE TO THE NEW WORLD OF CANNABIS How to navigate this new world 4 PADDLE POWER Pickleball’s popularity skyrockets 8
ROUGH HOUSING MARKET Are manufactured homes the answer? 14 OUT AND ABOUT Guide to local activities 18
MIND AND BODY Ways to keep an aging brain working 10
CEO & EXECUTIVE EDITOR Dan Pulcrano GENERAL MANAGER Harry Allison EDITOR Erik Chalhoub CONTRIBUTOR Richard Stockton
PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGER Sean George PRODUCTION MANAGER Phaedra Strecher ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Carrie Bonato ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Vanessa Ashford, Carrie Bonato
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The Boomer’s Guide to the New World of Cannabis Marijuana used to be purely recreational, now it’s a key part of our health plans. Here’s how to navigate the brave new medicinal world BY RICHARD STOCKTON
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n the fall of 1968, I listened to Dr. Timothy Leary speak on the Merrill College quad at UCSC. “If you do not make your life an experiment, it will be wasted,” he said, and that’s the one thing I learned in college that I actually applied to my life.
There is an old hippie joke that goes, “People accuse us of experimenting with drugs. We’re not experimenting, we know exactly what we are doing.” But, it turns out, not really! We changed, society changed, and certainly the drugs have changed. You’ve got to experiment just to dial in the indica/ sativa mix that fits your needs. For some people my age—even those with plenty of recreational experience—the brave new world of marijuana as medicine can be intimidating. What strains have what effect? What is a microdose? How do dispensaries really work? I don’t have enough space to get too much into the technical aspects here, but my hope is to give even the completely uninitiated who are considering cannabis as a medical option enough confidence to stride right into a dispensary and learn more. »»
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Cannabis is about experimentation. Start low, go slow, learn to grow and pass the dutchie on the left hand side.
I asked Khalil Moutawakkil, one of the founders of Kind Peoples Collective in Santa Cruz, how millennial cannabis use differs from that of baby boomers. He tells me that millennials want the highest possible potency of oils and flowers. I remember one time a millennial invited me to get high with him. This guy pulled out a blowtorch to heat dabs—wax balls that have many times the concentration of THC. Fifteen minutes later, I was flat on my back on his floor, listening to ocean waves crash—and we were in Sacramento. When I told Moutawakkil that story, he laughed and said, “Getting high is a whole new ball of wax.” He says most of the boomers who visit his stores are trying cannabis for the first time (I was not aware that such people existed.) “Boomers come for their specific need,” says Moutawakkil. “They don’t want to smoke, they want edibles. They don’t want to be hit by 9 Pound Hammer. They want low potency THC for pleasure, CBDs for health.”
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A couple of caveats: one, I have no certification or training to be your guide except my own past experiments and experience. Two, cannabis does not work for everyone. But it works for me, and has for a long time. Hopefully, this can help you determine if it can be your friend, too. You have answerable questions, I have questionable answers.
FROM PARTIER TO PATIENT I’ve been a heavy cannabis user for more than half of a century. I’ve seen my cohorts go from tripping to healing, from seeking enlightenment to seeking sleep. In the very beginning we felt it was about mind expansion, and I was such a dedicated seeker that I once tried smoking dried banana peels. As the ’60s came to an end, we shifted to the pursuit of euphoria and physical pleasure. Pain relief was not in the equation, because we were young and felt no pain. Drugs were just plain fun. But 50 years later, it has become about maintenance. Back in the day, I was trying to look like Keith Richards. Now I am trying not to look like Keith Richards.
WHAT YOU NEED When we were young, our bodies took care of us. Now we take care of our bodies. There are indica strains for your body and sativa strains for your head. Indica bud produces a strong physical body high that may make you sleepy or super relaxed. Use indica to treat anxiety, body pain, headaches, spasms, sleep disorders, zzzzz … A sativa high is more energetic and uplifting. Many use the creative powers of sativa to paint, play music, make love and get inspired. I hope sativa opens my creativity enough to finish this article.
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Many people love the taste, the ease and the rush of smoking. The first hit is the best, the rest chase that rush. For some that might be the answer—microdose with one hit. I have smoked so much pot that my allergist says my lung capacity is restricted, close to the level of low-grade emphysema. That got my attention, and I have switched to using a desktop vaporizer that lets me take in only the flower’s oil. Vaporizing flower also gives you the rush, but with vapor you can keep going. Your lungs won’t stop you from hitting pure oil vapor again and again. You can get very high, very fast. For some reason, I get a heavier high from the vaporized oils from pens. I prefer weed that makes you jump up and say, “I hear the call! I’m gonna paint this wall!” Vaporizing still uses your lungs for filtration, albeit oil instead of smoke. Edibles are the cleanest way to go. And medical marijuana chocolates are the new M&Ms—they melt in your mind, not in your hand. With edible cannabis you can max out your dosage. Last night, I don’t remember going to bed, but this morning there I was!
MEGADOSE OR MICRODOSE? Some people report anxious experiences with edible overdose. I’m sure the psychedelic-nightmare overdose is no fun, it’s just that I do not have those kinds of overdoses. I like being high. If you should take too much, the biggest impact on you will probably be that you take an unscheduled nap. Sleep has definitely made it onto my top 10 list of favorite things to do. Maybe top five. OK, I’m dozing off right now. Generally, cannabis strains with high amounts of both THC and CBD are the best for pain. I megadose
for pain, but some folks find that less is more, and they microdose for anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea, improved focus and inflammation. Some take it like a multivitamin; maybe start with 2.5 milligrams, wait an hour and then check in on how you feel.
SAFETY CONCERNS I’ve heard people say that Richard Stockton uses a lot of drugs. Not true. I use one drug a lot. To me, the worst thing about smoking too much pot is you run out. I’m probably a heavier pot user than anyone you know. I don’t go to sleep, I pass out. But cannabis dependence is psychological rather than physiological—I can forgo pot anytime I choose. I do not choose to. All my life, I have heard the criminal justice industry call marijuana a “gateway” to more dangerous drugs. I’ve smoked my weight in cannabis, but have never used heroin or cocaine. Contrary to early anti-pot campaigns, studies show cannabis is an “exit drug” for those in recovery from addiction to opioids. Which brings me to another point: access to cannabis for pain management is especially important for seniors, because opiates suck. If you have so much pain you need opiates, then cannabis can enhance their effectiveness and allow you to reduce the opiate dosage. A 2016 JAMA Internal Medicine study says that in areas where medical cannabis is legal, deaths from opiate overdoses have gone down by 25 percent. You can make a reasonable argument that cannabis is the safest pain medicine there is.
EFFECTS ON MEMORY Wait, I forgot what I was going to say here. Oh yeah! Weed can affect your short-term memory. In my standup act, I talk about hitting a pipe and finding short-term memory elusive: “When I’m rushing on weed, ‘getting lucky’ is when I walk into a room and remember what I went in there for.” First-hit rushes aside, I remember numbers and names better than ever. Whatever manifestations of decline I’m going through, a slipping memory is not one. Or maybe I just can’t remember how good my memory was.
GROWING OUR OWN It’s so easy to grow weed that it’s called weed. Outdoors is easier and cheaper, but it does take looking after—there are molds, mites, deer, groundhogs and thieves to worry about. But once you find the strain that works for your needs, the beauty of growing your own medicine should not be missed. To stay alive is to keep experimenting. Cannabis is about experimentation. Start low, go slow, learn to grow and pass the dutchie on the left hand side.
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PICKLEBALL SEASON Fernando Imperio (left) and Bruce Serpa play a practice match of pickleball at San Juan School.
PADDLE POWER Pickleball’s national popularity hits home BY ERIK CHALHOUB
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hat sport has been billed the “fastestgrowing” in America, and picked up by celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Reese Witherspoon?
It’s pickleball, the middle sibling of ping-pong and tennis that has exploded in popularity in South Santa Clara County and San Benito County among residents of all ages. On a recent afternoon in San Juan Bautista, a group of about a dozen people, paddles in hand, descended onto San Juan School’s courts to play a few matches of pickleball. The constant, but satisfying, hollowed pitch sound of the plastic ball being rallied back and forth can just be heard over the constant whoosh of traffic on the adjacent Highway 156, filled with commuters heading back home to San Benito County. The number of people on the courts on this weekday pales in comparison to the usual turnout on
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the weekends, where dozens spend their time either competing in leagues or just enjoying the social aspect of the game, speaking to the popularity of this growing sport. Local pickleballers said the region is home to a number of top-ranked players who travel to tournaments across the country. According to the U.S. Pickleball Association, the sport combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, and is played on a badminton-size court with a modified tennis net. Players use a paddle and a plastic ball with holes. A Vanity Fair article mentions how numerous celebrities have taken up the sport, and quoted statistics from The Economist that showed pickleball participation grew by 21 percent between 2019-2020, declaring it “the fastest-growing sport in America,” with roughly 4.2 million Americans playing at least once a year.
Gilroy resident Steve Ellemberg, a former tennis player, said he turned to pickleball when osteoarthritis in both of his hips limited his mobility and prevented him from playing tennis. The sport attracts players of all ages, and has proven to be a valuable social experience for older residents who may be suffering from isolation, he added. Gilroy pickleball player Bruce Serpa said the area is “starting to get a good name for pickleball.” “We’re right in the heart of all the talented players,” he said. In 2018, the San Juan-Aromas Tennis Club raised nearly $18,000 to transform the San Juan School tennis courts into pickleball courts, with the help of $5,000 from the San Juan Bautista City Council. The club recognized the growing popularity of the sport not just in the region, but the country. A $2 donation is asked to play at the pickleball courts, located at the corner of Highway 156 and The Alameda. For information, visit bit.ly/31nGQOm.
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New hobbies can keep an aging brain working
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• Cooking: Not only can the development of a new complicated skill such as cooking improve cognitive functions like problem-solving and concentration, but having the ability to create your own nutritious meals at home has the added benefit of being good for brain health. From TikTok tutorials to online classes taught by master chefs, today, there are more avenues for picking up culinary know-how than ever before. • Music: Learning to play a musical instrument has countless benefits for brain health, helping improve memory, hand-eye coordination and more. It’s also a mood booster, which is important, as depression
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The housing market is crazy... Are manufactured homes the solution?
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In many of the nation's hotspots, multiple buyers are competing for each home. Prospective buyers are making all-cash offers, writing personal letters to convince homeowners to choose them, and paying significantly more than asking price. Home prices have been on the rise for the past few decades, according to research conducted by Fannie Mae, while the inventory of available houses has »»
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«« been steadily decreasing. In fact, according to Fannie Mae, the average price of a home has risen by almost 47% since 2012, and 76% since 2008. Wages, meanwhile, have gone up 17%. If you're worried about being frozen out of the housing market, there's some good news—there are alternatives to traditional housing. While structures like earth berms, tiny homes, shipping container houses and RVs tend to get more attention, manufactured homes are the unsung heroes of the housing market right now. While the median home price across the United States in 2021 is $390,900, the average sales price of a manufactured home (not including land) is around $106,500, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. WHAT IS A MANUFACTURED HOME? Manufactured homes are built to standards set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), constructed with quality materials, and typically meet or exceed the specifications of site-built homes. There are multiple categories of manufactured housing including traditional manufactured homes, and CrossMod homes. Site-built homes describe homes that are built on location, while off site-built homes are built somewhere else. Manufactured homes are built off-site inside home building facilities, and then completed on your land. Homes built off-site have a number of benefits, including: • Built more efficiently for reduced cost • Built more sustainably with less waste • Inspected by HUD at select points during the build process
PERKS OF MANUFACTURED HOMES Manufactured homes built today are stylish and can feature an array of upgrades. Whether you
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AFFORDABILITY The average price of a new manufactured home can vary. The average size is 1,184 square feet, which is smaller than most site-built homes sold this year. That's not a bad thing. Most new site-built housing built today is on average 2,322 square feet and finding something smaller and more affordable is a challenge. For first-time homebuyers or for those wanting to downsize, manufactured housing could be a better fit for your lifestyle. If you're looking for a large home with a smaller price tag, multi-section manufactured homes are available for those looking for lots of square footage. The price can still be significantly less than a sitebuilt home.
MANUFACTURED HOMES HOLD VALUE Manufactured homes attached to a permanent foundation appreciate at an average rate of 3.4%, while traditional homes appreciate at an average rate of 3.8%. So, while manufactured homes may not appreciate at the exact same rate, they're pretty close! That's a common misconception most people are not aware of. But as with any home, you'll need to maintain your manufactured home and property to retain long-term value.
The conundrum many potential homeowners face when considering manufactured housing is finding land. If you own land, no matter how big or small, the process can be a lot easier, especially with Vanderbilt Mortgage. That's true whether the land is in your name, or if it will be gifted to you at closing. Depending on eligibility, you can even use your land in lieu of a cash down payment. Vanderbilt Mortgage's Express Portal makes the loan process easy by keeping all documents online. It tracks where you are in the process and keeps communication flowing smoothly between you and your loan processing team. When it comes to financing your manufactured home, here are just some of the loan options that are usually available in the marketplace: • Fannie Mae's MH Advantage loan offers low down payment options for CrossMod homes, which are a new class of manufactured homes that can appraise like site-built housing and have conventional financing programs. • A simple land-home loan through Vanderbilt Mortgage allows you to bundle a manufactured home with land, while a construction-to-perm loan will work for you if you're getting a new manufactured home from the factory. • You can even work with lenders who are approved to offer government programs like VA and FHA to purchase a manufactured home at lower interest rates. Buying a manufactured home without accompanying land can be a little more complicated. Typically, without a permanent foundation, a manufactured home is considered chattel, which just means it's personal property, not real estate. Loans for chattel typically have a lower lending limit than a mortgage, and interest rates can be higher. If you don't want to own land, you can always lease land to put your manufactured home on. Manufactured homes are a more sustainable alternative to traditional housing and a smart, fast solution to owning a home. With comparable features to traditional homes and a similar appreciation rate, it just might be the solution the current housing market needs. This article was produced by Brandpoint Content.
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406 Second St, San Juan Bautista oldmissionsjb.org
ERIK CHALHOUB
5560 Pacheco Pass Highway, Gilroy gilroyostrichfarm.com
Those who are hungry for tacos, burritos, enchiladas and other Mexican fare can look for Gilroy Taco Trail decals in shop windows or pick up a Gilroy Taco Trail map to plan their taco tasting tour across 30 locations.
17860 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. morganhillhistoricalsociety.org
OLD MISSION SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
NOW OPEN Gilroy Museum Manager Susan Voss stands in front of a new exhibit celebrating the City of Gilroy’s 150th anniversary.
BOSTOCK CHIROPRACTIC “Handmade Health Care” Dr. Guy M. Bostock
Voted Best Chiropractor in Gilroy 2005-2008, 2010, 2014, 2016-2021
Thank you for voting for me • Chiropractic services • On-site X-ray facility JUAN REYES
CHEERS Gene Guglielmo, owner of Guglielmo Winery, and Krista Rupp, Executive Director of Visit Morgan Hill, raise their glasses at the east Morgan Hill winery.
This hands-on working and flying museum is dedicated to the Golden Age of Flight. Reopening date to be announced.
CALERRAIN WINE 6500 Brem Lane, Gilroy, 408.427.5680 calerrainwine.com
CHURCH CREEK CELLARS
WINERIES The more than 30-mile wine trail, which stretches from Morgan Hill to San Martin into Gilroy and San Benito County, offers an opportunity for locals to taste a variety of wines that are produced in this region, including French Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Rhone-style blends and more.
ALARA CELLARS 90 E. 3rd St, Suite 70, Morgan Hill alaracellars.com
ANNEUGENE WINES 741 Riverside Road, Hollister 831.265.7673, anneugenewines.com
AVER FAMILY VINEYARDS
11495 Center Ave, Gilroy 669.500.0295 churchcreekcellars.com
(408) 847-7246 Bostock@GilroyChiropractor.com www.GilroyChiropractor.com 7881 Church St., Suite A, Gilroy
CLOS LACHANCE WINERY 1 Hummingbird Lane, San Martin 408.686.1050, clos.com
COOPER-GARROD ESTATE VINEYARDS 22645 Garrod Road, Saratoga 408.867.7116, cgv.com
CREEKVIEW VINEYARDS 12467 Creekview Court, San Martin 408.288.9463 facebook.com/CreekviewVineyards
DE ROSE WINERY 9970 Cienega Road, Hollister 831.636.9143, derosewine.com
DORCICH FAMILY VINEYARDS
2900 Soma Way, Gilroy, 408.203.8575 averfamilyvineyards.com
11775 Watsonville Road, Gilroy 408.686.4141 dorcichfamilyvineyards.com
CASA DE FRUTA WINERY
EDEN RIFT VINEYARDS
10021 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister 408.842.7282 casadefruta.com
10034 Cienega Road, Hollister 831.636.1991, edenrift.com
CALERA WINE COMPANY
322 Third St, San Juan Bautista 831.623.4049, 18thbarrel.com
11300 Cienega Road, Hollister 831.637.9170, calerawine.com
• Physical therapy Includes: • Electrical muscle stimulation • Ultrasound • Mechanical traction • Therapeutic massage
18TH BARREL TASTING ROOM
FERNWOOD CELLARS 7137 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy 408.848.0611, fernwoodcellars.com 50 UP 2021
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FORTINO WINERY 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy 408.842.3305, fortinowinery.com
GIMELLI VINEYARDS 403 Grass Valley Road, Hollister 831.637.1925
GUERRA CELLARS 500 John Smith Road, Hollister 831.902.9106, guerracellars.com
LION RANCH VINEYARDS AND WINERY 645 West San Martin Ave, San Martin 408.713.8501, lionranch.com
MARTIN RANCH WINERY 6675 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy 408.842.9197, martinranchwinery.com
MEDEIROS FAMILY WINES
GUGLIELMO WINERY
3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy 408.779.8826 medeirosfamilywines.com
1480 East Main Ave, Morgan Hill 408.779.2145, guglielmowinery.com
MIRAMAR VINEYARDS
HECKER PASS WINERY
12255 New Ave, San Martin 408.686.0280, miramarvineyards.com
4605 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy 408.842.8755, heckerpasswinery.com
MORGAN HILL CELLARS 1645 San Pedro Ave, Morgan Hill 408.779.7389, morganhillcellars.com
2009 Bridle Lane, San Martin 408.821.9023, hellerwinery.com
RAPAZZINI WINERY
JASON-STEPHENS WINERY
4350 Monterey Highway, Gilroy 408.842.5649, rapazziniwinery.com
6500 Brem Lane, Gilroy, 408.846. VINE jstephens.com
SARAH’S VINEYARD
J WINSTON WINERY
4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy 408.847.1947, sarahsvineyard.com
17520 Depot St, Suite 100, Morgan Hill 408.744.6725, jwinstonwinery.com
SATORI CELLARS
KIRIGIN CELLARS
2100 Buena Vista Ave, Gilroy 408.848.5823, satoricellars.com
11550 Watsonville Road, Gilroy 408.847.8827, kirigincellars.com
SEEKER VINEYARD
LA VIE DANSANTE WINES
HEALTHCARE Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is a full-service hospital in Hollister.
TASS 3200-A Dryden Ave, Gilroy 408.858.1862
TANK HOUSE WINERY 12830 Harding Ave, San Martin 408.898.6304 tankhousewinery.com
11755 Turlock Ave, San Martin 949.370.1040, seekervineyard.com
3200-A Dryden Ave, Gilroy 408.852.0779 laviedansantewines.com
SOLIS WINERY
LEAL VINEYARDS AND WINERY
STEFANIA WINE
300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister 831.636.1023, liveloveleal.com
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HELLER WINERY
VERDE VINEYARDS 2143 Buena Vista, Gilroy 408.848.5907 verdevineyards.com
3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy 408.847.6306, soliswinery.com
LIVING FACILITIES
1800 Day Road, Gilroy 408.242.8598, stefaniawine.com
There are many types of senior housing options, ranging from residential facilities and assisted living homes, to independent living and retirement communities. Learn more about the differences and search for options near you at eldercare.acl.gov.
LOMA CLARA SENIOR LIVING 16515 Butterfield Blvd., Morgan Hill 669.258.3500
MERRILL GARDENS ERIK CHALHOUB
OUTDOOR AMENITIES An outdoor patio featuring a barbecue and putting green is available to residents of Loma Clara Senior Living. 50 UP UP 2021 2021 22 22 50
7600 Isabella Way, Gilroy 408.840.2317
VALLEY PINES SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING 545 East Main Ave., Morgan Hill 408.779.2855
WESTMONT OF MORGAN HILL 1160 Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill 408.779.8490
WHISPERING PINES INN 476 Los Viboras Road, Hollister 831.636.9620
HEALTHCARE DE PAUL HEALTH CENTER 18550 Depaul Dr #109, Morgan Hill 408.782.1216
EL CAMINO HEALTH 16130 Juan Hernandez Dr, Suite 104 Morgan Hill, 408.871.3400
GARDNER SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CENTER 7526 Monterey Rd, Gilroy 408.848.9400
HAZEL HAWKINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 911 Sunset Dr, Hollister, 831.637.5711
SAN BENITO HEALTH FOUNDATION 351 Felice Dr, Hollister, 831.637.5306
ST. LOUISE REGIONAL HOSPITAL 9400 No Name Uno, Gilroy 408.848.2000
VALLEY HEALTH CENTER GILROY 7475 Camino Arroyo, Gilroy 888.334.1000
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS. SERVING SOUTH COUNTY
To our clients, our friends, our community We wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday! The Palacios Group is grateful to serve and represent our South County Community daily as you are the reason we love to do what we do. This holiday season, we want to express our appreciation for you. From the cities to the suburbs, thank you for choosing the Palacios Group to help you find your home for the holidays, and place in the world. If I can provide our insights on your next move, please don’t hesitate to call! I am grateful for your business and your referrals. Have a merry holiday and a happy New Year! GARY PALACIOS The Palacios Group 408.623.5209 gary.palacios@compass.com DRE 01396802
Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01527235. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate.
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