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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

MARCH 29, 2019

RULE OF THREE Local runner pushes the limits—and her triplets—in bid for world record P2

CRUSH P5 | CALENDAR P8 | GETTING OUT P13

THE CHARM Ann Marie Cody broke the

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world record for running a half-marathon pushing a triple stroller—twice. She and her triplets are looking to break the record for a 10k at Morgan Hill’s Wildflower Run.

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CROWN Mom of triplets eyes her third world record at Wildflower Run

BY WALLACE BAINE PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF ANN MARIE CODY

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he first rule in having triplets is that you better have three of everything. Apparently, that even includes world records.

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Ann Marie Cody is already in the Guinness Book of World Records— twice. But as the mom of triplets, for the sake of harmony in her family and in the universe, she needs that third one.

Cody (and her triplets) will be shooting for that new world record at Morgan Hill’s Wildflower Run at Live Oak High School on Sunday, March 31. The official record she will shooting for is, in the vernacular of the U.K.-based Guinness organization: Fastest Time to Complete a 10K Pushing a Triple Pram (Female). For us Yanks, a “pram” is a baby stroller.

Cody, 37, already holds the record for best time in a marathon and a half-marathon pushing the triple stroller that she and her husband playfully call “The Tank.” The 10K record is all that’s left for the trifecta, and an official Guinness certification for each child.

Most people are probably unaware that there are rules for records involving running with a triple stroller. First, the stroller must actually include three live humans. Cody got that part covered when she gave birth to two sons and a daughter in November 2016—although, officially, the riders don’t have to be triplets, or your own children, or even children at all. The stroller has to be a commercially produced and available stroller—no souped-up customized jobs—with three seats abreast.

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SNOOZE CRUISE When it comes to naptime, Ann Marie Cody’s triplets prefer their running stroller to their cribs.

four feet across, which becomes unwieldy when Cody is running among hundreds of single stroller-less runners. And she somehow has to go from starting line to finish line in less than 49 minutes and 17 seconds, the current record.

Cody said that she hasn’t competed in a race with the triplets in almost a year, which gives her some uncertainty whether she’ll beat the record on Sunday. “I’m unsure. If this were last year, I’m pretty sure I would get it.”

In her preparations, she has noticed that the triplets are gaining weight—they range from 22 lbs. to about 35. “There’s a little doubt,” she said. “I mean, I’ve never run sub-49 (minutes, in a 10K) before.

Am I literally fast enough? I don’t know. Will anyone have a little disaster in the stroller? We could also get there and there would be a lot of wind, which could totally prevent us from getting the record.”

In her past races, Cody ran to raise funds for programs that help babies born prematurely. On

Sunday, her designated charity will be the American Association of University Women (AAUW), which is the race’s official sponsor.

The run raises money for scholarships for girls and women through the AAUW. The race includes 5K and 10K courses, and a 2K course for children and seniors.

Cody and her husband live in Sunnyvale and she works as an astronomer at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View.

Before the birth of her children, she preferred trail running and orienteering to road running. Then came the triplets, who were born two months premature. The recovery was long and tough. Looking for some way to get back to a normal routine, she saw a news story of another mom who established a new record running a half-marathon pushing a triple stroller.

“Her time was not super competitive; she stopped halfway to do a diaper change,” said Cody. “I thought then, maybe I had it in me, if I could get back to running. ➝ 6

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Learn about one of the most adaptable mammals in the world at Hollister Hills’ evening program Mar. 30.

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COYOTE LEGENDS Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area presents the free family program, “The Legends and Myths of the Prairie Wolf.” Participants will learn why the coyote is such a successful survivor and the topic of so many stories and myths. Park entrance fee is $5 per vehicle; there is no charge for the event. Saturday, Mar. 30, 6-7pm at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, 7800 Cienega Rd, Lower Ranch, Madrone Campground. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/cvmepc.

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FILM FESTIVAL The 2019 Watsonville Film Festival returns to transform the community one film at a time. The seventh annual festival has the theme #StoriesMatter and will showcase a powerful and inspiring program. Attendees will enjoy four days of films, music and special events. Also enjoy conversations with filmmakers. The festival will be held Thursday-Sunday, Mar. 28-31 at Appleton Event Center, 410 Rodriguez St. Visit watsonvillefilmfest.org.

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ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVING Fremont Peak’s expansive views and astronomical observatory will be on full display with exciting public programs. Join the evening public program featuring an informative media presentation and the opportunity to observe the night sky with a 30-inch telescope. Saturday, Mar. 30, 8pm-midnight at Fremont Peak Observatory, San Juan Canyon Road. Program may close early due to weather, and times may vary due to weather and availability. For information and updated program times and availability status, visit fpoa.net.

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WILDFLOWER RUN

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Don’t miss the 36th annual Wildflower Run, featuring something for everyone including a 10K USATF Certified Run, 5K runs and walks and 2K kids’ and seniors’ events, with all proceeds providing funding for education and equity for women and girls. Enjoy extras including goodie bags and a complimentary Jamba Juice smoothie. The 36th annual AAUW-MH Wildflower Run will be held Sunday, March 31 at Live Oak High School, 1505 E. Main Ave, Morgan Hill. For more information, a runner guide and registration, visit wildflowerrun.org.

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FINISHING STRONG Ann Marie Cody and her triplets

cross the finish line at a half marathon in Fresno.

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So I had this far-off dot of an idea motivating me.”

In 2017, she got her half-marathon record, though someone else later bested her time. So she had to break the record a second time.

In March 2018, in Modesto, she snagged the record for a full marathon. “The only distance left is the 10K,” she said.

In the process of chasing her Guinness triple crown, Cody has learned a few things. She has to find races that will let her be in the front at the starting line; negotiating a mass of runners/walkers in front of her is too big an obstacle.

She ties strings to anything that her three children might throw out of the stroller so she doesn’t waste time stopping to pick up the stray shoe or food wrapper. She asks the official observers who are with her when she’s challenging a record to help with clean-up.

She allowed that Sunday’s race might be her final attempt at a world record with the triplets. But it won’t be the last time that she’ll be running behind The Tank. Her kids, as it turns out, do not like to nap in their cribs at home. “They

hate it,” she said. “They just refuse to do it.” The stroller is another story. A few minutes rolling down the road with Mom behind them, and they’re in slumberland. So, the runs will continue.

“Until they stop taking naps altogether,” she said, “this is our only solution.”

36th annual AAUW Wildflower Run Sunday, March 31. Start times: Children’s 2K at 8:30pm 10K at 9am.

Seniors’ 2K at 9:15am. 5K at 9:30am. Packet pick-up and registration Saturday, March 30 at BookSmart, 421 Vineyard St., Morgan Hill, 10am to 2pm, or at the event.

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SPRING FESTIVAL

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The San Juan Bautista Art & Craft Festival has delighted festival-goers every spring for more than 30 years. Bring the whole family and enjoy discovering unique items, fine art and charming crafts at festival booths, feasting on delicious food and much more as more than 100 art and craft exhibitors line Downtown San Juan Bautista. Also enjoy live music from the Patty Kistner Band on the outdoor stage, face painting, animal rides and free admission.

Saturday, Mar. 30, 10am-6pm and Sunday, Mar. 31, 10am-5pm on Third St. in Downtown San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit sanjuanbautistaartandcraftfestival.com.

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HOLLISTER WILDFLOWER DAY View fields of colorful wildflowers at Pacheco State Park’s 16th

Annual Wildflower Day. Learn about local flora and fauna, sign up for a naturalist-led bird or wildflower hike or take a leisurely hike using the free self-guided

trail pamphlet. Also enjoy free crafts for the kids. Wear layered clothing, appropriate footwear and sunscreen, and bring lunch and plenty of drinking water. $10 entry fee per vehicle. Saturday, Mar. 30, 9:30am-1:30pm at Pacheco State Park, 38787 Dinosaur Point Road.

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WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS Join San Benito Fire Safe Council at a Town Hall Meeting to discuss wildfire preparation, prevention and response in the hazard zones of San Benito County in the “New Age of California Wildfires.” Learn what residents and businesses can do to prevent, prepare and respond to a wildfire

at this free event. This event is free and attendees will receive a free AM/FM emergency radio.

Thursday, Apr. 4, 9am-noon at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, Community Room, 7800 Cienega Road. Visit sbfsc.org.

MOONDANCE BAND Catch the Moondance Band at Grove Summer Concert Series. Dance the night away to tributes to each decade of music from the ’50s to the 2000s including dance, country, classic rock and more while enjoying good food, good friends and more. Saturday, Apr. 6, 7-10pm at The Grove, Leal Vineyards, 7511 Pacheco Pass

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Experience a self-guided tour of artist studios throughout Hollister, San Juan Bautista and Aromas at the 2019 Open Studios Art Tour. This year’s tour features more than 45 local artists and artisans and showcases works in painting, photography, pottery, stained-glass, jewelry and more. Learn more about the process of making art, meet the artists, and view and purchase original works of art. Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14. For information and an Open Studios 2019 map, visit sanbenitoarts.org.

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YOUNG EAGLES Kids ages 8-17 fly free at the Young Eagles Rally.

Young aviation enthusiasts will get the chance to ride the skies on a safe and enjoyable flight and gain new perspectives on the world.

Participants will receive a free 15to 20-minute flight and follow the basic steps in the flight pattern.

Saturday, Apr. 6, 9am-noon at the Watsonville Aviation Education Center, 60 Aviation Way. For more information, visit eaa119. org/youngeagles. To register, visit youngeaglesday.com.

GILROY AWARDS BREAKFAST Celebrate the life and legacy

Experience great films by talented filmmakers at the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival. Enjoy five days of film screenings, speaker panels, mixers, awards and community events. Special guests include Randy Spendlove, President of Paramount Motion Picture Music, and Kevin Rubio, creator of the characters Tag and Blink from the movie, Solo: A Star Wars Story. Enjoy this awesome festival April 3-7 in the downtown districts of Morgan Hill and Gilroy. For information, schedules and festival passes, visit pjiff.org.

of labor rights leader and humanitarian Cesar E. Chavez, and honor those who walk in his footsteps as champions in their own sectors at the CARAS Cesar Chavez Breakfast and Community Champions Awards hosted by Community Agency for Resources, Advocacy and Services. Local student writers and art contest winners will also be honored.

Saturday, Mar. 30, 9-11am at Old City Hall, 7400 Monterey St. Visit tinyurl.com/y68pbq23.

Lemon on vocals. Also enjoy entertainment from Fabulous Flappers, Golden Oldies Line Dancers and YAC Members and catering by Famous Dave’s BBQ. This event helps support the Youth Action Council’s programs.

Saturday, Mar. 30, 5-9:30pm at Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased at the Centennial Recreation Center. For information, call 408.782.2128

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ADULT DINNER DANCE Adults ages 50 and over are invited to Sunset in the West, a dinner dance featuring the South Bay Swing Band, a full Big Band featuring Ted Sanchez and Patty

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ARTIST RECEPTION Head to Vertigo Coffee Roasters’ April First Friday Artist Reception and enjoy the artwork of Hollister artist Kayla Ramirez. Ramirez will showcase her collection of charcoal works titled “Smudges.”

Friday, Apr. 5, 6-9pm at Vertigo Coffee Roasters, 81 Fourth St. Vertigo Coffee Roasters hosts Artist Receptions on the first Friday of every month. Visit vertigocoffee.com.

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WILD WALKS

Discover spring wildflowers on an easy to moderate stroll at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area. Learn about the world of wildflowers and how they have adapted to ensure their survival by drawing in the world around them. Sunday, Mar. 31, 10-11am at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, 7800 Cienega Road, Mudstone Ranch, Hollister. Park entrance fee is $5 per vehicle; there is no charge for this event. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/cvmepc.

by young high school leaders, this daylong free conference will motivate, inspire and teach skills needed for tomorrow’s workplace.

The conference also includes lunch and entertainment. Saturday, Apr. 6, 8:30am-3pm at Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Rd. Visit tinyurl. com/y4b28w4k.

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WINE TOUR Journey to four wineries pouring Italian-inspired wines at Taste of Italy on the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail.

Enjoy Italian-style wines, an authentic Sicilian picnic lunch and transportation on this fivehour wine tasting tour. Tours are available Monday-Friday, Apr. 1-5, 11:30am-5pm departing from various locations in Morgan Hill.

Four person minimum required per tour, and attendees must be age 21 or older with photo ID. Spring Passport holders will enjoy a special 50 percent off per person promotion. For tickets, departure/return locations and more information, visit californiapassporttours.com.

with plants that may not be found at the local nursery at the Monterey Bay Area Cactus & Succulent Society Spring Show and Sale. See beautifully grown and staged plants, as well as a plethora of plants and goods for sale. Saturday, April 13, 9am-5pm and Sunday, April 14, 9am-4pm at San Juan Bautista Community Hall, 10 San Jose St, San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y2plcpfd.

BLOSSOM BOUTIQUE Celebrate Spring on the Farm at B & R Farms’ Blossom Boutique.

Enjoy shopping, socializing, refreshing snacks and more than 20 vendors specializing in handcrafted goods. Discover arts and crafts, home decor, natural beauty products, flowers and plants, craft beer, food and wine perfect for gifting for Easter, Mother’s Day, graduation and more. All purchases support local businesses, with a portion of event proceeds benefiting non-profit organizations in San Benito County. Saturday, Apr. 13 and Sunday, Apr. 14, 9am-4pm each day at B & R Farms, 5280 Fairview Road, Hollister. Visit, tinyurl.com/yymazoy5.

BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Be transported with old-timey bluegrass tunes at the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival. Enjoy acts including Peter Rowan, The Town Howlers, Blue Summit and the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers.

Also enjoy camping, food vendors and self contained RV spaces.

The Brookdale Bluegrass Festival will be held Friday-Sunday, April 19-21 at San Benito County Historical Park, 8300 Highway 25, Tres Pinos. Tickets are on sale now with discount prices in effect until Apr. 10. For tickets and more information, visit brookdalebluegrass.com.

AWARENESS WALK Walk A Mile in Her Shoes to raise awareness about gender violence and help end sexual assault at San Benito County’s Seventh annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event. Participants will don high heels and attempt to walk (or teeter) one mile through downtown Hollister.

Men, women, youth and families are welcome to register as individuals or volunteers, or to join or create a team. Proceeds benefit Emmaus House Domestic Violence Shelter and Community Solutions. Saturday, April 13, 10am at the Hollister Veterans’ Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St, Hollister. Online registration is now open. Visit walkamilesanbenito.org.

SUCCULENT SHOW Enhance gardens and plant collections

BIKE PARTY Bicycle riders of all stripes are invited to come together to enjoy the sites and streets of Hollister during Hollister Bike Party’s sixth ride. The ride will be medium paced and is generally three to five miles around downtown Hollister with a rest stop and regroup. All are welcome Saturday, Apr. 20, 7:30pm-10pm at 400 San Benito St. Visit tinyurl. com/yytluybk.

COMPETITIVE LEAGUE Don’t miss the weekly Alehouse Cornhole League. Whether it is called Cornhole, Corn Toss, Soft Horseshoes or Bean Bag Toss, this game is fun for everyone.

Tournaments will be held every Tuesday through May 28, 7-9pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St, Unit B24. There will be weekly and monthly winners and overall league winners for first, second and third place. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ y3n2ruxs.

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SPRING PASSPORT Don’t miss the opportunity to meet talented winemakers, enjoy complimentary wine tasting and more at the tasting rooms of more than 30 wineries along the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail. Enjoy the final days of Spring Passport 2019 through Mar. 31.

For individual winery hours, days of operation, tickets and a list

of partnering restaurants, visit santaclarawines.com.

BRIDGE LESSONS Sharpen bridge playing skills at Intermediate Bridge Lessons in Gilroy. Six instructional sessions feature lecture, pre-dealt practice hands and handouts. Thursdays through Apr. 4, 2:30-4pm at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7871 Hanna St, Gilroy. To register, call accredited bridge instructor Patty Stone, 408.981.1043 or 408.846.2952, or email patty. stone@charter.net.

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SPRINGING UP Local hillsides should soon be covered in wildflowers.

March showers should bring April flowers

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Lake Elsinore and further south in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

But in our area, a wet and dreary February has pushed back bloom times. Flowers that normally blossom in February were just beginning to appear in March. So, we may have to wait until April to see whether we are in store for a special spring.

We won't see the gaudy displays that have been reported down south, but whatever comes, here are a few places that, year in and year out, deliver the finest flower show.

Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve is composed of the treeless stretch of hills east of Highway 101 that keeps you company on your

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here are so many reasons to be grateful for this winter’s generous rainfall: Water’s music bubbles in mountain creases, the hills are green, and perhaps my favorite, drought talk won’t be part of every evening newscast.

Spring is when the call of our local hills is impossible to resist— the time of year our landscape really sings. No springtime attraction calls louder than the wildflowers. Will the bloom be spectacular?

Where can I see it?

In mid-March, Southern California was enjoying a super bloom in Walker Canyon near

drive between Morgan Hill and San Jose. Don't let its bare appearance fool you: This 1,800-acre preserve is underlain with a bed of serpentine that creates an unusual habitat. It is home to a number of rare plants and the very endangered Bay checkerspot butterfly. It also produces wildflower displays unmatched in our area. Clumps of tidy tips, purple owl's clover and goldfields can be dazzling. In the right places, dozens of blossoms will fit inside a hula hoop.

Though the ridge is not yet open to the public, the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Preserve has set aside a number self-guided access days this spring—a rare opportunity to visit on your own. But you must register in advance under visitor events at www.openspaceauthority.org.

The Forest Trail/Springs Trail loop out of Henry W. Coe State Park Headquarters is a great 3½ -mile walk through two different settings. The south-facing Springs Trail is open grassland dotted with valley oaks. Yellow johnny jumpups speckle the open slopes along the way. The Forest Trail crosses over to the north side of Pine Ridge. Shrouded beneath oaks, madrones and pines, it hosts a set of shade-loving flowers such as shooting stars, mission bells and tiny California saxifrage.

If you want to see flowers but are feeling spunkier than a short loop will satisfy, head for Willson Peak. From Coe Park's Hunting Hollow entrance, climb the Jim Donnelley Trail up to Steer Ridge Road. The road's high point is Willson Peak. Just past it, another serpentine outcrop works its magic.

Poppies, blue phacelia and jewelflower are among the headliners there.

Keep your fingers crossed. Let's hope a wet winter means lots of wildflowers in our backyard as it has down south. Whether we find them or not, it is great fun looking.

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770 RIDGEMARK DRIVE

OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 1-4PM

GOLF COURSE LIVING AT IT’S BEST 17,203 Sq.Ft. lot on the 18th Tee 2832 Sq.Ft. Updated Home 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath

Family Room, has a retreat with a stone fireplace, ideal for a reading room + wet bar. Formal Dining room, Sunken living Room, Home “Lives Big”. Master bedroom has floor to ceiling fireplace and access to study or retreat. 6x6 walk in marble shower, dual shower heads + a Rainbird head.

It just gets better and better. Enjoy your new kitchen, all new appliances, island + a breakfast area. PLUS walk in pantry. Room for everything.

Asking: $848,800

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND COME SEE FOR YOURSELF!

Jose is passionate about helping clients achieve their real estate dreams and will work hard to make that happen for you.

Jewel of the City BEAUTIFUL ~ Spacious 5Br/3Ba with 1Br/1Ba on ground floor. Features living room & separate family room w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen w/island, master suite w/walk-in & private bath.

Interested? Call Today for a Showing! $435,000 Los Banos (831) 245-0321

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Cozy & Clean Cozy and Clean Well Maintained Home ADORABLE~ 2Br/2Ba large mfg home. Features upgraded flooring, living room w/wood stove.

Nice kitchen w/breakfast bar, Master bedroom/ walk-in closest & bathroom w/sunken tub.

Call Today for More Details! $399,900 San Jose (831) 245-0321

MARCH 29, 2019

NEW LISTING

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Pride of Ownership Shows ATTRACTIVE ~ 3Br/2Ba on a large lot.

Features new laminate flooring, new paint & window treatments, double paned windows / sliders. Large backyard w/fruit trees &storage.

Let This Home Be Yours! $996,950 San Jose (831) 245-0321

Open Sun Noon-3pm Ana Milenewicz (831) 595-2036 Great opportunity to live in downtown Hollister! This 3Br/2Ba property was extensively remodeled in 2013.

Beautiful eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinets. In addition to providing a bright and open feel to the kitchen, a sliding glass door leads out to the back deck and large yard that’s great for BBQs and entertaining family and friends. Close to the high school and restaurants.

1148 San Benito Street, Hollister Offered for $529,900

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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

Full Service Broker Do Not Over Pay for Brokerage!

25 Years of Sales Experience

Daniel J. Furtado Broker

Cal BRE: 01131718 • NMLS: 330315

REAL ESTATE

FINISHED LOTS

APARTMENT/ CONDO RENTALS

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

BELLAGIO VILLAS 1-2 Bedroom Apartments starting at $1800.

Pool. Park like setting.

Contemporary Landscaping.

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

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831.637.4297

HOME & GARDEN SERVICES CONCRETE

DOORS

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LANDSCAPE & GARDEN

J. Casalegno Concrete

All Residential

South County Cleanup, Demo & Hauling 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 408.430.3560

Humberto Montes Tree Services

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

408.279.8036

Installed • Finished Repaired • Entry • Patio Closet Pocket And More Call Adam at 408.710.4556

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CONSTRUCTION

HANDYMAN

Rianda Construction

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

- 35 years experience -

Quality • Integrity New construction Additions & remodels

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

Call 408.847.4337 Cell 408.314.5920

MAGNOLIA LANDSCAPE AND CONCRETE, INC. Specializing, Pavers, Concrete, Irrigation, Sod, Cleanups, All Landscape Construction Serving the Bay Area since 1992 Call for Free Estimates Licensed, Bonded and Insured 408-309-2973 License # 962540

MARCH 29, 2019

Lic# 381833 Bonded & Insured

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

Adrian Urenda Gardening Service

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