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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

GREATER MOBILITY Adapted PE program gives the disabled an edge P4

CALENDAR OF EVENTS P10 | GARDENING P16 | REAL ESTATE P19

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Growing confidence Gavilan College’s Adapted Physical Education program has served students with disabilities for nearly 50 years, helping them improve their flexibility and control of their bodies.

Karen Sato, who has been with the program for 34 years, retired from the college at the end of the spring semester.

Writer Kimberly Ewertz recently visited the program, speaking with

Sato and her students and staff.

She describes that visit and the program’s future in this week’s cover story (page 6).

“When they make that little bit of improvement, it’s just amazing,” Sato describes her students. “Their self-confidence just grows.”

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MOBILIZED to greatness to greatness Gavilan’s Adapted PE Program provides the disabled with a new lease on life

BY KIMBERLY EWERTZ

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROBERT ELIASON

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hallenges faced by individuals with disabilities or those recovering from a serious injury are incomprehensible, and many times what’s needed most is an environment that not only promotes physical healing, but inspires the motivation to overcome these dramatic challenges, and provides them with the knowledge that they are not alone. Gavilan College’s Adapted PE program provides

just that, offering a supportive team of professional instructors in a welcoming environment.

“You’re working at your level, you’re advocating for yourself and you’re getting what you need, and it’s at their speed,” said Karen Sato, the recently-retired instructor of the program.

Adaptive PE is a physical education program designed for students with disabilities, with a current enrollment of roughly 160 students.

Dave Ellis created the program in 1973 and Sato moved into his role in 2011 after Ellis retired.

Sato’s association with Gavilan started years earlier. In 1974 after graduating from Live Oak High School, she enrolled in Gavilan College to pursue a degree in physical education.

During her first year, the DSPS coordinator, Carol Ghirladucci-Cooper, asked if she’d consider volunteering as a mobility aid in the

Adapted PE class. Although Sato admits initially it seemed a “scary idea,” she decided to try it.

“I was picturing these people not doing very well and using wheelchairs,” Sato said.

What Sato encountered on her first assignment, assisting a young woman named Sharon who was an odd quad (a quadriplegic who gained additional movement) changed her life.

“The first time I met Sharon was

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CHANGO PAWS

Michelle Kamalani joined the program after removing a brain tumor—here she works on balance training.

POOL WORKOUT

Gary Cosio takes part in the college’s Adapted Swimming class.

HEALTHY PRESCRIPTION Participants Eric Gould ( from left) and

James Peterson are joined by now-retired instructor Karen Sato.

Sato returned to Gavilan to begin her career helping students with disabilities.

The reason she’s remained there for the past 34 years is simple: the students.

“When they make that little bit of improvement, it’s just amazing,” Sato said. “Their self-confidence just grows. It’s exciting, it’s just fabulous.”

As much as she loved her job, Sato retired from Gavilan in May, but she has every confidence that the

program, which began 46 years ago, will continue.

“It’s successful I think, because of the staff, a dedicated staff, great staff,” Sato said, adding that the Accessible Education Center, which the APE program is under, has a current staff of 21.

The program itself consists of two classes, the Adapted Swimming class, which offers students a state-of-theart, recently remodeled pool. This course helps to improve flexibility

and range of motion, increase joint movement, improve circulation, and improve control of body movement through water, which remains at a consistent temperature of 86 degrees year-round.

Student Amanda Sachtleben, who broke her neck in a mountain biking accident 18 years ago, found it to be the only treatment that made a difference for her.

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in a classroom and here’s this woman doing a wheelie in her wheelchair, so that’s my introduction and I thought, ‘oh, no problem,’” Sato said.

That experience inspired Sato to move beyond her original goal and after attaining her AA degree, she continued her education at San Francisco State where she received a BA and her master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility for the blind and visually impaired. Upon her graduation from SFSU in 1981,

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GETTING STRONGER Michelle Kamalani trains her lower back on

equipment offered in Gavilan College’s Adapted PE program.

treatments go, I’ve even gone for a full stem cell treatment, and I haven’t found as much relief as I have with the pool,” Sachtleben said.

“Being in there with other people, you don’t have to explain what’s wrong with you, you just come together on the same plane.

That does something to your spirit that gives you strength to continue, it gives you strength to go on because it’s hard to continue every day when you’re hurting. We have a lot of fun too, there’s a lot of laughter. It’s uplifting.”

The program also offers students Adapted PE classes in a specially designed mini gym complete with wheelchair accessible equipment, including, a stretching table, whole body vibration units which promotes circulation, balance and stretching, and a floor made of safety cushioned material.

Morgan Hill resident Eric Gould, who was born with cerebral palsy, has participated in the program for the past 18 years, spending an average of three hours a day, four days a week utilizing both classes.

“My heart rate is good, my blood pressure has gone down, and my

energy level is high,” Gould said. “It makes you feel better, physically, mentally, it’s all good.”

Part-time program instructor for the past three years, Eric Lopez, who worked closely with Sato, is an advocate of both.

“I always tell everyone you should be doing both classes,” Lopez said.

Lopez holds BA degrees in both political science and exercise science, and a master’s degree in sports conditioning and performance. He is slated to continue teaching the courses after Sato’s retirement, and as excited as he is about the opportunity, he will miss his mentor.

“Karen is just vibrant, always cheerful, that’s one thing I love about her,” Lopez said. “She can’t sit still, she’s always going, she’s always making us laugh.”

To continue his professional development Lopez returned to graduate school to attain a geriatric certification, which he completed in June. He started his career at Gavilan as an APE mobility aide 14 years ago, and he feels that he has returned to his calling. ➝ 12

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FREE-RANGE CELEBRATION

San Juan Bautista’s Chicken Festival returns Sep. 15 with family-friendly activities, entertainment and chickens.

OUT & ABOUT

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA

CHICKEN FESTIVAL The family is invited to the 2019 San Juan Bautista Chicken Festival featuring live music, dancing and a Chicken King and Queen competition.

The festival also includes live chicken displays, a crowing contest, children’s activities, vendor and merchant booths, raffles and more. Sunday, Sep. 15, 10am-5pm in Downtown San Juan Bautista on Third Street.

For information, call Krisuan Rosalejos at 408.661.1310.

MORGAN HILL

GET FIT RUN The annual Morgan Hill Get Fit Run & Family Fun Fest is designed for families to participate together in a 5K, 10K or one-mile fun run. Participants will receive a race shirt, and the top three male and female 5K and 10K finishers in each age group will receive a medal. Booths and activities for all ages will be at the finish line. Saturday, Sep. 14, 8-11am at Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Register at mhreconline.com or in person at the Centennial Recreation Center.

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INDIE ROCK Experience the music of touring recording artist, singer and songwriter Socorra during a live performance at Credo Studio.

Socorra, a drummer turned guitar player, will bring her bluesdriven indie rock sound to San Juan Bautista following her summer tour. She has opened for acts including Blues Traveler and Fantastic Negrito and strives to bring soulful performances to each show. Saturday, Sep. 14, 4-5:30pm at Credo Studio, 1 Polk St. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/y5sao24s.

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Bonfire, a high-energy tribute to AC/DC, is coming to Hollister Concerts.

The band performs the music of early AC/DC from the Bon Scott years to the more current Brian Johnson era. The opening performance will be by Fast Times Ultimate ’80s Tribute. Barbecue items, beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. Saturday, Sep. 14, 6:30-9:30pm at Pepper Tree Ranch, 500 John Smith Road. For information and tickets, visit hollisterconcerts.com.

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WINE

A love story, with wine

Photo courtesy of Lightpost Winery

TASTING AREA Lightpost Winery recently opened its new tasting room in Morgan Hill.

New tasting room opens in Morgan Hill

By LAURA NESS

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ofia Fedotova never imagined she’d one day own a winery in California. Growing up in the Ural region of Russia, she worked for a consulting firm specializing in seminars for CPAs. In a happy tale of internet matchmaking gone right, Sofia’s online profile caught the eye of one John Mauro, who promptly flew to Russia, proposed and whisked her off to a new life in California.

Sofia and John started a highly successful electronics business while at the same time raising four children.

Their eldest daughter is now in college.

“We’re the typical American dream story,” Fedotova said. “We started our company in our garage and used our bedroom closets as storage.”

They subsequently acquired

warehouse space, and it’s in one of them that you’ll find their new tasting room, Lightpost Winery.

How did they end up starting a winery? Says Fedotova, “We traveled around wine country, fell in love with delicious wines from California sun-kissed grapes and decided to make something of our own.”

It was the purchase of a property in Morgan Hill, called Big Oak Ranch, that set them firmly on the wine trajectory. John and Sofia took classes in everything wine-related at UC Davis, then fortuitously met well-known French winemaker Christian Roguenant (Deutz, Laetitia, Niven), who came aboard to help them make the array of wines found in their new tasting room.

Fortunately, their tastes are quite compatible.

“I know what kind of wine Sofia and John like: big, rich and robust,” Roguenant said.

Lightpost’s current lineup includes a 2018 rosé of pinot noir (Spanish Springs), a 2018 albarino (Edna Valley), 2017 chardonnays (Santa Cruz Mountains and Edna Valley), 2017 pinot noir (Santa Cruz Mountains), a 2017 Rhone blend and cab from Paso and 2016 cabernets from the Santa Cruz Mountains, including a 2016 Fellom Ranch Cabernet from Monte Bello Road in Cupertino.

Additional pinot noirs and another chardonnay are about to bottled, so much more deliciousness awaits.

Roguenant is excited about all the 2018s and the upcoming 2019s, saying, “I’m making the best wines I’ve ever made in the US.” The Mauro’s Big Oak estate vineyard was planted in July 2019, so for now, they’ll continue to rely on select coastal fruit sources, through direct grower relationships and through viticulturist Prudy Foxx.

You’ll find two labels on the tasting bar: one elegant and traditional, bearing the Lightpost logo, and the other, fun and fanciful, inspired by Sofia’s mother’s artist sketches.

The Lightpost tasting room is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Selfie fanatics will appreciate the giant wine bottle complete with matching oversize glass in the courtyard. Outdoor seating beckons relaxation with a flight or bottle, and there’s plenty of indoor seating as well, including a wine clubonly lounge and a separate family-friendly tasting room, where kids can play while parents taste.

As you enter the welcoming and tranquil courtyard, you’ll notice a tree resembling a miniature weeping willow.

“It’s called a wishing tree,” Fedotova said, “but you can’t speak of your wish until it comes true.”

She smiles as if she’s about to say something, then holds the thought.

It might just be premature.

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Step back in time to Renaissance Europe and enjoy hearty ales, fine foods and handmade crafts. Hundreds of costumed performers will roam the streets and act on five different stages. The faire includes the Tournament of Horses, Saturday Night Concert Series and themed weekends. The Northern California Renaissance Faire at Casa de Fruta will be held Sep. 14-Oct. 20 on Saturdays and Sundays only from 10am-6pm at 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister. For information and tickets, visit norcalrenfaire.com.

HOLLISTER TERRARIUM WORKSHOP Discover tillandsia air plants, one of the few plants that can actually

live indoors with little light, at Terrariums and Tillandsias, an hourlong drop-in 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 are also available for purchase. Snacks are allowed, but no outside beverages are permitted.

Saturday, Sep. 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St. Visit tinyurl.com/y4ghjluq.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA RESTORATIVE YOGA Yoga with Rosa at Credo Studio invites participants to take care of their bodies and cultivate the connection between the body, mind and spirit.

This one-hour class will feature

Sri Sri yoga, a holistic approach to yoga rooted in ancient wisdom, and will blend restorative yoga postures, breath and internal awareness. Wednesday, Sep. 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Credo Studio, 1 Polk St. For information, visit tinyurl.com/y3cut8kv.

TRIVIA NIGHT Vertigo Coffee Roasters holds Trivia Night hosted

by Quizmaster Miguel Silva each Thursday. Teams are limited to six people, and prizes will be awarded for first and second place.

Also enjoy $1 off all draft beer.

Thursday, Sep. 19, 6:30-9:30pm at Vertigo Coffee Roasters, 81 Fourth St. For information, visit vertigocoffee.com.

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COMMUNITY ART

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MOONLIGHT RIDE Equestrians are invited to bring their horses to Henry W. Coe State Park for a Moonlight Ride at Hunting Hollow. Participants begin the evening with a potluck dinner and will ride six miles to the end of the hollow and back. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share and their own drink, place setting, chair and a jacket. Saturday, Sep. 14, 6pm at Henry W. Coe State Park Hunting Hollow Entrance and Parking Lot. Horse manure in the parking lot must be picked up and hauled out. For information, visit coepark.net.

El Teatro Campesino is presenting a series of free community Dia de los Muertos art making workshops in preparation for its Dia de los Muertos Celebrations. The community is invited to create large masks, puppets, banners and paper flowers for use in the Nov. 2 festivities. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Multiple sessions are offered between Monday, Sep. 16 and Wednesday, Oct. 9. Spaces are limited. For information and session times, visit tinyurl.com/y2jk65c5. To RSVP, email Cristal Gonzalez at gonzalezcris1987@gmail.com.

5K WAGATHON The South County Tail Waggers hold their third annual 5K Walking Wagathon. A portion of the event’s proceeds will go to the Gilroy Garlic Festival Victims Relief Fund through the Gilroy Foundation, and the remaining proceeds will benefit ongoing efforts to create a free monthly spay and neuter clinic for South County. Pet owners are invited to participate in this family event with their pets. Participants will enjoy a complimentary Wagathon T-shirt, music by DJ Mistik, vendors, giveaways, snacks, water, face painting and more. Saturday, Sep. 14, 8-11am at Christmas Hill Park, 7050 Miller Ave. For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/y3cvo4rk.

WATSONVILLE OUTDOOR STORIES Story Time with a Park Ranger will

explore nature through short stories, adventures and activities.

Attendees are advised to dress for an easy hike and craft project. All ages are welcome. Friday, Sep. 20, 10-11am at Mt. Madonna County Park, 7850 Pole Line Road; meet at the Park Office. For information, call 408.842.2341.

FELTON MOONLIGHT TRAIN PARTY Roaring Camp’s Moonlight Dinner Train Party begins with a barbecue dinner followed by a leisurely train ride aboard vintage railway cars.

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FALL PASSPORT The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley will host a month of wine tasting along the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail during Fall Passport 2019. Throughout the month of September, participants can meet winemakers and enjoy complimentary wine tasting, special perks and other surprises at the tasting rooms of more than 30 wineries along the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail. Fall Passport 2019 runs through Sep. 30. For information and tickets, visit santaclarawines.com.

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Chili Champions 2019, the fourth annual Police vs. Fire/EMS charity benefit chili cook off, will be presented by The El Camino Club. Attendees can enjoy a chili tasting flight and vote for People’s Choice as local law enforcement, firefighters and EMS battle for best chili bragging rights. The event will also include live music by Steel Horse and Blue Rock Tonic. All proceeds benefit Operation Freedom Paws. Saturday, Sep. 21, noon-6pm at The Stomping Ground, 6500 Brem Lane, Gilroy. For information, email 725squad@gmail.com.

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INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION Karen Sato (left) guides

Judy Martinez on her workout.

“I believe God put me in this path to help older adults to live a longer and hopefully healthy life as they age,” Lopez said. “I want the students to know that this is a place where everyone from all walks of life are accepted no matter what the disability is.”

From the start of her career, Sato’s goal has been to keep students motivated and committed to the program.

“If you’re coming in here, I want you to be comfortable, I want you to be happy, I want you to feel you can do it,” she said.

It seems to be a winning philosophy.

“Karen is positive and you just know she’s trying to get you to better yourself, and I definitely am,” said student Michelle Kamalani, 51.

Kamalani joined the program in 2017 after undergoing surgery for the removal of a golf ball-sized brain tumor.

“They went in on my right side, so therefore I have numbness on my left side and my left foot slightly drags from it and my left hand has a mind of its own sometimes,” Kamalani said. “Being here, seeing the other people and their

disabilities, really helps you to realize a lot of the time life isn’t so bad, you’re not alone.”

Gilroy resident James Peterson agrees with Kamalani. He first took part in the program nine years ago after developing a staph infection in his leg. Born with cerebral palsy, he needed the assistance of canes to walk before the infection, and after, he was restricted to a wheelchair.

Peterson’s doctor prescribed swimming and recommended Gavilan’s Adapted PE Program, which he participated in for two years. Last October he returned to the program due to a spike in his blood sugar levels and a significant weight gain. Now that he’s back, he plans on staying.

“You feel better about yourself, it gives you incentive, you feel better physically and it gives you a purpose,” Peterson said. “You make friends here, it’s a family, it really is a family.”

For information on the program, visit gavilan.edu/student/aec/ index.php, or contact the Accessible Education Center office at, 408.848.4865.

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11 Barrel Tasting Room will celebrate Oktoberfest, featuring music by Moondance Band. Attendees can indulge in Oktoberfest Beer, sausages and sauerkraut, potato salad, pretzels and apple strudel.

The original tenants of the 18th Barrel building, Joan and Peter, will perform. Saturday, Sep. 21, 4-9pm at 322 Third St., San Juan Bautista. Guests must be 21 and over to attend. For information, visit tinyurl.com/yy4etp7l.

SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL

Swank Farms presents its all new Sunflower Festival, celebrating autumn with family-friendly activities including U-Pick Sunflowers in the giant sunflower field, a pumpkin patch and corn mazes. The event also includes pig races, a cow train, jumping pillows, mountain slide, photo opportunities and more. Saturdays and Sundays, Sep. 21-22 and 28-29, 10am-6pm each day at Swank Farms, 4751 Pacheco Pass Highway. For information and tickets, visit swankfarms.com.

a live band and dancing. Saturday, Sep. 14, 6-10pm at Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road. For information, visit roaringcamp.com.

EVENTS

BINGO NIGHT Bingo games are held weekly on Friday nights. Early bird games begin at 6pm, regular games at 6:30pm, and flash games are available with prizes ranging up to $1,199. Baler Bingo proceeds support student athletes and Haybaler athletic teams at San Benito High School. Friday, Sep. 20, 4-10pm at Baler Boosters, 221 Fifth St., Hollister. Entrance is located on Wentz Alley. For information, visit balerboosters. org/balerbingo.

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ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVING Fremont Peak’s expansive views and astronomical observatory will be on display with public programs. The Solar Public Program offers the chance to view solar weather, sunspots and prominences with special telescopes and filters. An evening public program features a media presentation and the opportunity to observe the night sky through a 30-inch telescope. Both programs will be held Saturday, Sep. 21, Solar program from 2-5pm and evening program from 8pm-midnight or later at Fremont Peak Observatory, San Juan Canyon Road, San Juan Bautista.

For information, updated program times and availability status, visit fpoa.net.

COMEDY THEATER Pintello Comedy Theater’s production of the musical comedy I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change explores dating, love, sex and marriage, but not necessarily in that order. This production offers

MONTEREY JAZZ More than 500 jazz artists will perform nonstop on eight stages for three nights and two days at the 62nd annual Monterey Jazz Festival.

Enjoy films, conversations with festival stars, exhibitions, food and beverages, live jazz entertainment and more. Friday-Sunday, Sep. 27-29, at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2000 Fairground Road, Monterey. For information, artist lineups, tickets and more, visit montereyjazzfestival.org.

VERTIGO DAY A day dedicated to Alfred Hitchcock’s film, Vertigo, returns to San Juan Bautista.

Attendees will see filming locations on a guided tour of San Juan Bautista State Historic Park and the town’s famous church.

Vertigo will be screened on the Plaza Lawn. The tour is set for 3-4:30pm for $15, followed by the lecture for $10, and finishing with the free screening around 8:10pm. Saturday, Sep. 28 at 19 Franklin St., San Juan Bautista.

For tickets and information, call 831.623.4881.

PETTING ZOO The Gilroy Gardens Petting Zoo has returned with mini creatures to delight guests of all ages. Meet goats, ducks, chickens, rabbits and pigs, all the right size for the little ones.

Admission to the petting zoo is $5 per person, not included with park admission or memberships, with proceeds going toward the care of all the animals. The petting zoo is open weekends through Nov. 3, 11am-6pm at Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. For information, visit gilroygardens.org.

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COFFEE TASTING The journey of coffee beans from farm to cup will be explained at aKenz Coffee Roasters Tasting. Attendees will learn what makes each of Kenz Coffees different and how to brew the best cup of coffee. Each guest will receive a fresh batch of Kenz Coffee Roasters’ newest roast.

Saturday, Sep. 14, 9-11am at Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery, 645

W. San Martin Ave., San Martin.

For tickets, visit lionranch.com.

CHANGE MAKERS Youth Alliance’s marquee fundraising event, 2019 Change Makers, features entertainment, raffles, auctions and opportunities to support the youth in the community. This year’s event will also include a celebration of Change Makers and a special recognition of a nominated community member for their work. Saturday, Sep. 21, 5:3010pm at The Barn by Leal Vineyards, 6971 Airline Highway, Hollister. For tickets and information, visit site.youthall.org.

Friday and Saturday evening performances through Sep. 22 at 8pm at Pintello Comedy Theater, 8191 Swanston Lane, Gilroy. For tickets and information, visit pintellocomedy.com.

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GETTING OUT

Cool nearby hikes

Ron Erskine

GENTLE WALK Struve Slough is part of an 800-acre system of freshwater sloughs in Watsonville.

Spring is right over the hill

By RON ERSKINE

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hen our springgreen hills turn tawny and the temperatures creep up, a day hike becomes more of an ordeal than a pleasant outing. But there are places close by where springlike conditions persist; where trails are beneath cool shade and creeks sing with running water.

The west side of our valley is bounded by the Santa Cruz Mountains, a single mountain divide that separates us from much of the moderating influence of the ocean.

This small divide makes a huge climatic difference throughout the year. In summer, the temperature

can be 65 degrees in Santa Cruz while 105 degrees in Gilroy. In winter, the windward west side of the range snags winter storms and receives three times the amount of rainfall we do on the leeward side.

All that winter rain, with a summer assist from coastal fog, nourishes a lush forest of Douglas firs and redwoods. It also saturates the water table with enough moisture to feed streams throughout the summer until the rains return.

Several Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District preserves descend the cool west slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains from trailheads along the San Francisco Peninsula’s Skyline Boulevard south of

Highway 92. Purisima Creek Trail in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve feels like a rainforest as you walk beneath maples and redwoods beside a fern-lined creek. Just south of Purisima Creek OSP is El Corte de Madera Creek OSP. Less lush than the Purisma Trail, the Tafoni Trail is still cool and shaded and takes you past an impressive sandstone formation.

A short distance south of El Corte de Madera Creek OSP, a twisty Highway 84 descends toward the coast through the Pescadero Creek Park Complex, three neighboring San Mateo County parks with an extensive network of trails through stunning redwood forest land. In Sam McDonald County Park, one park within the complex, the Heritage Grove Trail beside Alpine Creek weaves among some staggering old growth redwoods.

A cool hidden gem closer to home is the Byrne-Milliron Forest, a land trust of Santa Cruz County property in the Corralitos area north of Watsonville. The trust works the forest as a sustainable forestry operation and boasts the “Great White” Redwood tree, a 233-foot tall 600-year-old monarch that somehow escaped past clear-cutting operations. As you walk the web of trails here, look for little gems placed here and there by the forest caretaker.

If you prefer gentler walks, visit the Wetlands of Watsonville trails in downtown Watsonville.

Five miles of lovely ADA-accessible paths weave through the complex of sloughs, one of the largest freshwater wetlands along California's Central Coast. Fall is coming, and a parade of migrating fowl will soon be passing through. Ask for guidance at the Watsonville Nature Center on Harkins Slough Road, open weekends 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through October.

Don't let a hot dry summer keep you off the trails. Spring is just over the hill.

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GARDENING

How plants resist disease

DEFENSE MECHANISM Plant cells have built-in antimicrobial defenses.

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Search for plants with built-in defenses

By KATE RUSSELL

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lants may not have an active immune system, but that doesn’t mean they just roll over and take whatever hits them. When pathogens strike, plants can respond in two different ways: they use structures and chemicals already in place, and they can make changes when a pathogen is sensed.

Just as our skin blocks many pathogens from entry, a plant’s skin, or epidermis, does the same thing. That why insect feeding and mechanical damage can

increase the chance of a disease taking hold—the plant’s first line of defense has been breached. Plant cell walls also block viruses, bacteria and fungi. Unlike our human immune system, which uses white blood cells to actively hunt down and destroy invaders, plant cells have antimicrobial defenses built right in. These defenses take the form of saponins, glucosides and antimicrobial proteins. Enzyme inhibitors can also stop some pathogens from feeding on the plant. Plants also have chemicals that can neutralize toxins created

by a pathogen. Finally, receptors can recognize a pathogen and alert the plant to take further action.

Once a pathogen is recognized, cell walls are reinforced and defensive chemicals, such as hydrogen peroxide, as well as those enzymes and proteins are manufactured. In some cases, plants have evolved a behavior called a “hypersensitive response” in which the tissue surrounding an infection is killed off, to block further infection to neighboring cells.

Rather than treating a disease after it occurs, it is far easier to grow plants that have built-in defenses. This reduces the need for pesticides and fungicides. When shopping for plants, look at the plant label to see if that particular variety is resistant to diseases that tend to appear in your garden. Plant labels use the following codes to designate specific disease resistances: A: Alternaria stem canker F: Fusarium wilt N: Nematodes T: Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) S: Stemphylium gray leaf spot V: Verticillium wilt So, if you see a plant label with the letters, V, F and N on it, that particular plant is resistant against verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt and nematodes. This does not mean the plant is guaranteed to not get these diseases, but it does mean the chances are significantly lower.

You can help your plants fight disease by selecting resistant varieties, spacing plants properly, employing crop rotation, and providing adequate water and nutrients. Also, be sure to sanitize your tools regularly, to halt the spread of disease from one plant to another.

Kate Russell is a UCCE Master Gardener in Santa Clara County. For information, visit mgsantaclara. ucanr.edu or call 408.282.3105 between 9:30am-12:30pm Monday through Friday.

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