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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

T A BOU OU T & OF N DA R CA L E N TS EV E

A section of the Gilroy Dispatch & Morgan Hill Times

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SERVING PEOPLE This year St. Joseph’s in Gilroy plans on helping more

than 800 families put dinner on their Thanksgiving tables.

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year on Nov. 21, families will line up to receive free groceries for Thanksgiving—part of St. Joseph’s Thanksgiving Food Basket Day.

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enerosity abounds during the holiday season and there’s no better example than the St. Joseph’s Family Center Thanksgiving Food Basket Day, where hundreds of disadvantaged families receive free groceries, taking the worry out of shopping on a limited budget for the biggest food holiday of the year. “We’re planning to do about 800 families for Thanksgiving,” says Vicky Martin, Director of Community Engagement for St. Joseph’s. From its conception in 1981 St. Joseph’s operated under the auspices of the Diocese of San Jose. In 2002 their Board of Directors established the organization as an independent 501 (c)3 organization, which has helped the organization serve the community in countless ways. ➝ 6

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“That’s when we really took off,” Martin says. “It opened us up to grow leaps and bounds by having government support.” This year on Nov. 21, preregistered families will line up in the doorway of St. Mary’s auxiliary room, (next door to St. Joseph’s), which is transformed into a makeshift grocery store. Staff and volunteers will fill the shopping carts with canned goods, bread, eggs, milk, as well as all the makings for a holiday meal, including the turkey. Soon the room will fill with laughter as volunteers present the carts filled with boxes of food weighing up to 100 pounds to the waiting families. “It’s a very fun event because you know you’re doing something good, you know you’re helping a lot of people,” Martin says. The experience is equally rewarding for volunteers. Martin recently heard from William F. James Boys Ranch, in Morgan Hill, who volunteered at the food give away for the first-time last year.

The representative told Martin that in his 27 years as a probation officer, he’d never had an experience quite like it. “It was eye opening for the boys,” he told Martin, adding, “It changed their outlook to not being so self-absorbed, learning that there are people outside their circle that are in trouble and need help,” he’d said, which is why he plans to make volunteering at St. Joseph’s a yearly event. Martin understands why the nearly 300 dedicated volunteers come back year after year. “You just feel that’s the reason that there’s Thanksgiving,” says Martin. “If I didn’t do that I don’t think Thanksgiving would mean the same to me.” “We’re all one illness, or one loss of a job away from needing this support. It is truly a privilege to be able to do this because we could very easily be on the receiving end. You feel good to be able to support your neighbor or your friend, and so many of them are our friends, and they’re so grateful.” Also willing to help serve those

“I love the feeling you get when you’ve done something like that. They’re grateful that people care.” Martin, now in her 15th year with St. Joseph’s, says the food give away has been going on longer than her tenure which she credits to the community’s generosity. “I absolutely love this community and the support that it gives,” Martin says. “I think it’s because we’re such a close-knit community that we take care of each other. All we have to do is ask, and people respond.” Thanks to Second Harvest Food Bank, countless local retailers, the Rotary Clubs, and the community itself, donations are readily available, but never as much as during the holidays. Martin’s request is that the community’s generosity continue long after the holiday season. “Come January it gets really quiet here,” Martin says. “We still need donations, it goes year-round, hunger lasts all year.” For more information on St. Joseph’s Family Center, or to volunteer/donate go to: stjosephsgilroy.org.

A 50-year romance began in the library A teenage East Los Angeles high school student was punished for talking in class with after school detention, in the library. His fidgeting stopped cold when she walked into the same study area. Robert Flores saw Connie on the James A. Garfield campus for the first time a few days before. And, now she was sitting just a few steps away. How to begin the conversation while in detention? Robert quickly developed a plan, searched for courage and went into action. He softly tossed his pen near her chair, stood up and walked over to retrieve it. As he bent his knee, he looked up at her and whispered, “Hi.” Today, 50 some years later, Robert will never forget her response, she smiled that smile and gently said, “Hi.” A 50th wedding anniversary celebration is planned for Saturday, November 18th with 125 family and friends attending. In 2017 Connie retired after a 42-year career with Guerra Nut Shelling. Now, she dedicates some of her time with church activities and is learning Tai Chi as well as Qui Gong. Robert owns and operates a mobile notary service. And yes, he’s grateful for the teacher that sent him to a one-hour library detention that turned into a 50-year romance.

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in need is volunteer Lupe Miramontes, who along with his wife, Catherine, have volunteered for the past five years three nights a week, every week, in St. Joseph’s program, The Lord’s Table, another of the innumerable services provided by St. Joseph’s. “The Lord’s Table goes yearround, volunteers work 4-7pm, preparing, serving and cleaning up,” says Martin. “But on Thanksgiving and Christmas day, on the day of, they actually serve a noon meal.” Up to 300 people are served at the holiday meals, he adds. “We enjoy it here, on Thanksgiving Day,” Miramontes says. “I’m excited to come cook, we cook like 24 to 28 turkeys. We start the day before.” “We have a lot of families, they come and just to see the happy families it makes me feel very happy that I do something for the community.” Gilroy resident, Raquel Marquez, 67, agrees. “It’s beautiful, they set up the tables like a restaurant, and there’s all kinds of food, it’s buffet style, so they get what they want,” says Marquez. “It feels like we make it special.”

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GILROY

GOBBLE BASH Party Peeps are invited to The District Theater on Thanksgiving eve to start the holiday festivities early. DJ Tomas will be hosting the annual Gobble Bash and playing all your favorite beats. Drink specials will be offered all night. Start the celebration early on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 9pm at The District Theater, 7430 Monterey St. For more information, visit thedistricttheater.com.

GILROY

CENTERPIECE CRAFT Teens and adults are invited to get ready for the upcoming holiday by creating a holiday centerpiece at the Gilroy Library. All supplies will be provided to decorate Thanksgiving table centerpieces on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2-4pm at the Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. Ages 13 and up. Sign up is required, visit bit.ly/2lLuTMJ.

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PRE-HOLIDAY PARTY Join Vinyl Replay the day before Thanksgiving for Hollister’s largest pre-holiday party at Ridgemark Golf Club & Resort. Vinyl Replay is a portal to your favorite ’80s rock hits. They will be doing what they do best; bringing the crowd back in time to experience the decade of decadence. Rock the ’80s with Vinyl Replay Wednesday, Nov. 22, 7pm at Ridgemark Golf Club & Resort, 3800 Airline Highway. For more information, visit vinyl-replay.com.

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Burn extra calories after Thanksgiving by joining Open Space Authority docents for the family-friendly Hike Your Pie Off. Wind through oak woodlands to fantastic views on the 4-mile trail, and look for amazing birds of prey, deer or coyote in the distance. Dress for the weather, and bring water and snacks. Heavy rain will cancel the event. Hike off your pie Saturday, Nov. 25, 9am-noon at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, 550 Palm Ave. For more information visit, openspaceauthority.org.

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THEATER

Making it in America

Elizabeth Mandel

LIFELONG TALE ‘Act One’ stars—the young Moss Hart (Austin Vandecoevering) and Aunt Kate (Adrianne Wilkinson) on SVCT stage.

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SVCT’s ‘Act One’ tale of Broadway success

By DEBRA ESKINAZI

early every American has one—a story of coming to America, a story of survival, a story of defeating the odds—a story of achieving the American Dream. If not their own, then it’s the story of their parent or grandparent they carry with them—each generation more successful than the last. That’s the story of Moss Hart— son of impoverished English-born Jewish immigrants living the dark tenements of New York. Adapted from a 1959 biography, “Act One” features an older Moss Hart reflecting back on his life from his poor upbringing in

the Bronx to his rise to fame on Broadway. Even with a life of poverty as new immigrants in a new country, young Hart (Austin Vandecoevering) was exposed, through his aunt Kate (Adrianne Wilkinson), to plays and theater. Aunt Kate was dumped on the family and left with a little money. But, Aunt Kate only opened her coin purse for theater outings, to which she used to take young Hart. The play is a bit of a time travel with more than four dozen characters in a range of ages. “What I was looking for this year was just a play that had visual interest in how we had to present the play,” says executive board

president Peter Mandel. “Doing a play with over 50 characters with well over 30 different scenes and we wanted to step up to that challenge.” Mandel, who also plays an older Hart in the performance says they developed a multi-story turntable set to make this play come alive. Like the elaborate and engaging set design at South Valley Civic Theatre, Moss Hart’s life was varied in application, but held one direction—to be part of the theater. “He always had a love for the theater,” says producer Rebecca Garcia. “You know how young kids always go and play games. After the aunt would tell them about a play. Moss would take those to the schoolyard.” Like many stories of immigrants searching for success in America, Hart’s determination to create a better life is what motivates his success. “We have a lot of the same issues today with immigrants coming into this country,” she says. “It’s what drives immigrants and brings them to this country is the desire to do better and to have a better life.” Garcia says this story resonated with her. “I’m a wife of an immigrant and I’ve seen his hunger and his drive and what it’s gotten him,” says Garcia. Mandel says it’s particularly timely now given all of the cotntroversy with Trump and the government. “The United States is a nation of immigrants and Moss Hart is a version of that story,” says Mandel. “Most of us living in the U.S. come from immigrants and all of us want each generation to do better than the previous. Moss hart is probably a story that is vivid to just about everyone in this country. And of course if you enjoy the theater you’ll enjoy seeing how a new production happens.” South Valley Civic Theater presents ‘Act One’ based on the story of Moss Hart. Performances run Nov. 19-Dec. 9. For more information, visit svct.org.

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South Valley Civic Theater presents Act One opening Nov. 17. Act One is the story of Moss Hart, from his beginnings as a poor child, son of immigrants, in the Bronx to Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, including his collaborations with the most famous theater people of the day. Featuring an elaborate set drawing upon ideas from the original Broadway set design, the play promises to be funny, heartbreaking and suspenseful. Show opens Friday, Nov. 17 at 8pm and runs through Saturday, Dec. 9 at The Morgan Hill Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. For more information, visit svct.org.

GILROY CHILDREN’S THEATER Head to Gavilan College’s Fall Children’s Theater production, an original adaptation based on Aesop’s Fables. The performance will feature song,

dance and storytelling including the Grasshopper & The Ant and other stories. Experience the performance, perfect for young audiences and the young at heart, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2–3pm at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd,

Gilroy. For more information, visit gavilan.edu.

nights, 17-19, 6-10pm. For more information visit gilroygardens.org.

HARVEST@NIGHT Enjoy gourmet food, craft beers, fine wines and live entertainment while strolling through Gilroy Gardens at the Harvest@Night Beer, Wine & Food Fest. The gardens and waterways will be lit up with a warm autumn glow during this evening experience. Enjoy live music from Candie & Eight Second Ride, playing country and western music with a wide variety of crossover rock ‘n roll. Rides will not be in operation, and while children are always welcome, this event is intended for adults 21 and over. Experience Harvest@ Night Friday through Sunday

COMEDY THEATER Join the laughter as Pintello Comedy Theater presents Sylvia, the story of everyday empty-nesters, Greg and Kate and their trials with Sylvia, a stray dog—played by a human, who turns their world upside down in the best way. Tickets are $20; contains strong language. Enjoy the comedy Nov. 17-25 at at Gilroy Grange Hall, 8191 Swanston Lane. For showtimes and more information, visit PintelloComedy.com. INSPECTING CAROL Enjoy a delightful adult comedy for the holidays at Limelight Actors

PLANT WALK

Learn about Santa Clara Valley native trees and shrubs on a beginner’s plant identification walk. Walk through a variety of native habitats including grassland, oak woodland, sage-chaparral scrub and riparian. Dress in appropriate layers for late fall weather, heavy rain will cancel. Bring a hat, water and bag lunch. Limited space, please register. Join the walk on Sunday, Nov. 19, 9am-3pm at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve, 4289 Casa Loma Road, Morgan Hill. For more information, visit openspaceauthority.org.

HARVEST DINNER Join the Gilroy Exchange Club, a nonprofit community service organization, at its Harvest Dinner Auction and Dance at the IFDES Portuguese Hall in Gilroy. The Harvest Dinner will feature a raffle, silent and live auctions, a live DJ and dancing. Appetizers and dinner will be served alongside a no host bar. Funds raised at the Harvest Dinner will provide clothes for 100 Gilroy students in need. The Harvest Dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, 6-10pm at the IFDES Lodge-Portuguese Hall, 250 Old Gilroy St, Gilroy. For more information, visit gilroyexchangeclub.org.

Make plans to shop at Community Christian’s seventh annual Christmas Boutique. Receive a door prize ticket when you make a purchase from any one of the boutique vendors. Prize drawings will be held throughout the day, and there is no need to be present to win. Take the hassle out of finding that special gift. The boutique will be open Saturday, Nov. 18, 9am-4pm at the Community Christian Morgan Hill Campus, 305 West Main Ave, Morgan Hill. For more information, visit community-christian.us.

MORGAN HILL CELEBRATING WILDLIFE Join the Open Space Authority and the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center (WERC) to learn about the baby bobcats rescued last year and meet the people who raised them and set them free as healthy, wild adults. Meet and learn about the birds of WERC up close and enjoy arts and crafts and kid friendly activities. Give thanks to the people who rescue, rehabilitate and return these amazing animals to Open Space on Saturday, Nov. 18, 10am-1pm at Machado School, Morgan Hill. Free, family friendly and educational.

For more information, visit openspaceauthority.org.

SALINAS YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The Western Stage presents Mel Brook’s new musical stage version of the cult classic film Young Frankenstein. The stage production promises all the panache of the film with a little extra theatrical flair and a few new surprises added. Experience Brooks’ brilliant stage creation Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2pm from Nov. 17-Dec. 9 at The Mainstage Theater, Hartnell College, Building K, 411 Central Ave, Salinas. For information and tickets, ➝ 14

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Theater’s production of Inspecting Carol, the annual fundraiser for Team Fox for Parkinson’s Research. Everything goes wrong and hilarity is piled upon hilarity in this hit from Seattle that is A Christmas Carol meets The Government Inspector meets Noises Off. Silent auction and door prizes at every performance, and guests are invited to bring their own dinner and wine to enjoy, corkage fee applies for bottles brought in. Inspecting Carol runs from Nov. 17-Dec. 9 at Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St. Seating is reserved, for more information and to purchase tickets, visit limelightactorstheater.com.

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13 party only. Celebrate Saturday, Nov. 18 from 11am-5pm at DeRose Winery, 9970 Cienega Road, Hollister. For more information and reservations, visit derosewine.com. 1980S REVIVAL Enjoy all the awesome sounds, styles and way cool dance steps from the 1980s as The Spazmatics recapture all the best of the worst. The Spazmatics will wow audiences with outstanding musicianship, creative flair, and style—complete with skinny ties, Brill-creamed hair and horn-rimmed glasses. Experience this evening of pure energy and entertainment Saturday, Nov. 18, 8pm at The District Theater, 7430 Monterey Road, Gilroy. For more information, visit thedistricttheater.com.

ZENTANGLE CLASS

Discover Zentangle, an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way of creating beautiful images out of structured patterns. Join the introduction class and learn the philosophy, method and approach to this artform. Students will receive a keepsake Zentangle kit of supplies to use in class and take home. Join the class Friday, Nov. 17, 10am–noon at BookSmart, 1295 E. Dunne Ave, Suite 120. $35 per student plus $10 material fee. For more information, call 408.778.6467.

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HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Do some holiday shopping at the fourth annual Holiday Boutique at West Hills Community Church, benefitting youth camp scholarships. This year’s boutique will feature handmade gifts created by local artisans including jewelry, lotions and soaps, wreaths, greeting cards and much more. For the foodies cutting boards, olive oils and hand-baked goods

will be featured. Be sure to enter to win a raffle prize and take a photo with Santa from 10am-1pm. The Holiday Boutique will take place Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10am-4pm at West Hills Community Church, 16695 DeWitt Ave. For more information, call 408.779.0697. WINE RELEASE Taste the latest release of old Vine Syrah, Cabernet Pfeffer, Negrette, Zinfandel, Hollywood Red, and more at DeRose Winery’s 14th annual New Release Party. The cost is $40 at the door and includes entrance, food and wine tasting. Awesome specials will also be offered the day of the

LIVE THEATRE Head to the theater and enjoy The Northern California Premiere of Mom’s Gift, written by Phil Olson, presented by The Tabard Theatre Company. Everyone deserves a do-over. In this comedy with a heart, Mom has been dead for 11 months and shows up at her husband’s birthday party as a ghost with a mission. Like Clarence in It’s a Wonderful Life, she has to accomplish a task to earn her wings. Now playing, the show runs through Sunday, Nov. 19 at Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St, San Jose. For more information and performance schedule, call 408.679.2330 or visit tabardtheatre.org/tickets. FAMILY MOVIE Gather the family and head to the Gilroy Library for a family-friendly film about the lives of the emojis living in smartphones and their exciting adventures through apps. Join the showing of The Emoji Movie on Monday, Nov. 20, 2–3:40pm in the Community Room of the Gilroy Library, 350 W Sixth St, Gilroy. For more information, visit sccl.org/gilroy. TACO TUESDAY Support the Miller Red Barn Association Fund by enjoying a great meal at Victoria’s Mexican Restaurant on Taco Tuesday. This committee

strives to structurally save the Miller Red Barn, built in 1891 by Henry Miller, and turn it into a place that honors the diverse people that made Gilroy and Santa Clara County an agricultural powerhouse. Taco Tuesday is Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 11am–9pm at Victoria’s Mexican Restaurant, 757 First St, Gilroy. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ y7eywbrj. GOOD BOOKS Help BookSmart celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Nov. 22. Get a jumpstart on holiday shopping during the special anniversary sale, 22 percent off every toy and book in the store, and enjoy the anniversary party with cake-cutting festivities at 1pm and free ice cream served all day. Join the celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1–8pm at BookSmart, 1295 E. Dunne Ave, Suite 120, Morgan Hill. For more information, call 408.778.6467. HOLIDAY WINE TASTING Solis WInery is offering their awardwinning vintage wines from their library cellar to celebrate the holiday season. Guests are invited to taste and/or purchase hand-selected, limited, super-premium wines. Quantities are limited. Experience Holiday Library Wine Tasting weekends from Nov. 24-Dec. 31 at Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy. For more information, visit soliswinery.com. FAMILY COMEDY Don’t miss the Morgan Hill Library’s first ever Laugh Out Loud at the Library as they welcome stand-up comedian, Steve Mittleman for a fun night of clean laughs. Steve has been in comedy for decades, was the winner of The Big Laff-Off on Showtime and has appeared on The Tonight Show, David Letterman, HBO and Comedy Central. All ages are welcome as Steve tells hilarious stories about his years working with famous comedians including Woody Allen, Steve Martin, Ray Romano and more. Enjoy a hysterical evening Monday, Nov. 27 at 7pm at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Avenue, Morgan Hill. For more information, visit sccl.org.

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somewhere in the middle between a mild white and a heavy red. Pinot noirs with mid-weight tannins and earthy undertones of leather and sage tend to pair well with roast turkey and wild mushroom stuffing. Some of the best pinot noirs can be found at Calera Wines (Hollister), Sarah’s Vineyard (Gilroy) and Clos La Chance Winery (Morgan Hill). For rosés, I recommend Fortino’s newly released Petali di Rosa ($20), green melon, strawberry and peach flavors. Kirigin’s Opol Rose ($19.90) and La Vie Dansante’s 2016 Mourvèdre Rosé ($20), both crisp with dry finishes will also pair well with cranberry and orange relish, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie. These rosés provide a palate-cleansing tartness between bites and also look gorgeous on your table.

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Deadly diseases in the yard Witches’ broom can also be caused by bacterial plant parasites called phytoplasma. Discovered in 1967 and unable to be replicated in a laboratory, phytoplasma can be difficult to study and control. Fungi, mistletoe, mites, nematodes and viruses may also cause this growth deformity.

The good witch In some cases, the witches’ broom that emerges is more of a dwarf version of the parent tree. Very often, that dwarf version can be removed and propagated. This is how many of our modern dwarf conifers were first begun.

Kitchen garden Witches’ broom can wreak havoc in your vegetable garden. The same conditions that cause aboveground twigs to grow uncontrollably can make your carrot crop inedible. With no known cure, witches’ broom can spread throughout your landscape. CameliaTWU/Flickr

SICKLY LANDSCAPE Twisted, discolored or dwarfed foliage may be an indication of a bigger problem.

Witches’ Broom in your Garden By KATE RUSSELL

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Witches’ broom is easy to recognize. Where there is normally a single twig or stem, a clustered riot of shoots emerge, pointing in every direction. Stems may be twisted, discolored, or dwarfed. From a distance, it may look

like a squirrel's nest, or an area of especially dense foliage. Closer inspection reveals a distinct deformity.

Causes Several conditions can cause witches’ broom. Sometimes it’s a malfunction within a plant’s hormone system. Auxin, a plant hormone that regulates plant cell growth, can be thwarted by a different plant hormone called cytokinen. Left to grow uncontrollably, stems grow in every direction, in every place possible. This burst of growth ends up looking something like a messy witch’s broom, hence the name.

Your plants will be healthier if you can prevent this problem in the first place. Phytoplasma catch a ride to your plants using leafhoppers, in a behavior called phoresy. Controlling leafhoppers can reduce the occurrence of witches’ broom. Also, proper pruning and general garden sanitation can reduce the likelihood of witches’ broom occurring. If witches’ broom occurs in your landscape, remove the affected stems several inches below the distorted area. Be sure to sanitize cutting tools with one part bleach and nine parts water afterwards and dispose of the affected plant material in the trash. Kate Russell is a UCCE master gardener. Learn more about plant diseases at the South County Teaching and Demo Garden. Learn more about our classes or events at mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/. Contact your Master Gardener Hotline by calling 408.282.3105.

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itches’ brooms are a common sight in local autumn landscapes, but there is one variety that you will want to watch out for. Witches’ brooms are a symptom of plant disease, most commonly affecting woody plants, such as trees.

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Dignity for veterans

HONORED SALUTE Many services are available to the men and women who served this country.

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Well-deserved resources for servicemen and women

By CHERYL HUGUENOR

ive Oak Adult Day Services has been fortunate over the years to help care for many veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Their stories are often harrowing, and never less than inspiring. At Live Oak Adult Day Services in Gilroy, we worked with a man who had been a prisoner of war and was forced to dig his own grave. He escaped later that night. Another man found himself in combat the day after arriving in Korea. One longtime volunteer was a young woman who had served multiple tours of duty with the U.S. Army in Iraq and Afghanistan. Older veterans and their family caregivers often

have to cope with the residual health and mental health issues that linger long after military service has ended. In honor of Veterans Day this month, I would like to discuss some of the services available to them. The best place to begin a search of veterans’ resources is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website at va.gov. It is encouraging to see so many programs and services listed there, including medical care, adult day care, in-home care, community residential care, nursing homes, and state veterans’ homes, as well as homemaker and home health aide assistance and more. Visiting a website isn’t enough. You must be registered with the VA

to begin the process, and a VA doctor must submit a request for the services. To register, the first step is to bring your discharge papers (DD214 papers) to the VA office nearest you. You will be scheduled to see a VA doctor who will then submit a formal request for you. A service that family caregivers often find to be invaluable is the respite care component, designed to give the caregiver a temporary break. Out-of-home respite care is typically available for a few weeks per year. And adult day care is available to give caregivers a much-needed rest on a daily basis. There is also a toll-free caregivers support line (855.260.3274), staffed by skilled social workers who can provide emotional support and valuable information. Another program to keep in mind is the Veterans Outreach Project, offered by the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department (408.793.0552). The project assists veterans in crisis and those who may have lasting trauma or barriers to obtaining needed care and services. Available through this project are outreach, referrals, peer support and mental health services, all in a culturally sensitive environment. Some veterans who are reluctant to speak of their experiences are more open to the knowing support of a fellow veteran. Such support can be transformative in the lives of those who are struggling or in crisis. Our veterans are young and old. Their experiences vary. Whether they served stateside or faced potentially mortal combat in Korea, Vietnam, Europe, the Middle East or the Pacific, all served to protect our country and our families. They deserve an old age with dignity, a warm place to live, excellent health and mental health care, adequate nutrition, leisure activities and, above all, our lasting gratitude. Cheryl Huguenor is the program director at Live Oak Adult Day Services in Gilroy. For more information visit liveoakadultdaycare.org.

REAL ESTATE

Realtor’s Corner dreamed of. The shift in their hearts and lives is so touching to me.

What’s the most challenging thing about your job? Every transaction has its hurdles— making everything appear seamless is my role. Real estate can be exciting, but stressful experience for many clients. I strive to alleviate that stress by bringing my experience to the table, guiding them through the process and aspiring to make their goals happen in the most positive, beneficial way.

How can buyers best compete in this market?

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negotiating deals has been invaluable. I bought my first home in Gilroy at age 20 and have been a full time Realtor since 1991.

I had been brought up in an Italian immigrant family who believed that owning real estate was the key to future success. My father taught me that building passive income was security for your future. I always knew that I had a passion and affinity toward real estate, my community, and seeing dreams grow—so getting into the real estate business was a natural fit. I had also grown up semi-translating for my father in business, that lifetime experience of

What was your most rewarding sale in the last year? I love all of my clients, we really do become like family. If I had to choose, I must say the Russo family who had lived on their ranch since 1965 was my most rewarding transaction. I was fortunate to be able to help them transition from 55 years of ranching on 20 acres into a lifestyle they had only

Where are the bright spots in the market right now? The market is certainly strong, we definitely are getting top dollar for sales. There is an uncertainty for what is to come and if we will have a downturn. I always say that we will never have more land, It is always a good purchase that goes up over time. I have noticed people buying for the longterm in areas that they really want to call home and establish their future— it’s a healthy mindset when buying and selling real estate. Contact Teri Fortino at teri@fortinomail.com or 408.710.3900 cell or 408.201.0139 office.

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The best ways buyers can compete in this market is to use a local realtor that has great connections paired with a strategy and the experience to get them the home they want. I like to present the buyers as the best fit for the property with the least amount of risk for the sellers. It is not always about price in this market. Great representation is key!

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Don’t Wait! ... Call “PAGE” Today! THE HOLLISTER PROJECT is a total of 66 acres immediately adjacent to the city limits. You could do 1 acre ranchettes today or wait to be annexed to the city to do a mixed zoning. Adjacent to the Hwy 25 Eastside Bypass. Sellers are open to an option or seller carry.

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PERFECT FIRST HOME or investment. This unit is in the very back, private, corner of the complex and it has just been refurbished with new paint, mini blinds, light fixtures, dishwasher, carpet and vinyl. Move in condition. $299,992

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219 ACRES on the edge of Panoche Valley. If you are looking for a weekend get away you may have found it. Hunting, deer or birds? Only an hour from Hollister or Los Banos. Some level along the valley floor; some elevated with great views. $149,941

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18 ACRES OF FARM LAND with two very nice homes, three large barns and several out buildings. 12 acres are being farmed with two wells. The two homes are two of the nicest around. The barns have character and charm and might be used for several different things. Just minutes to Costco and Walmart. $1,498,894

11 ACRE EQUESTRIAN ESTATE: Two homes, an 18 stall barn, a hay barn, an arena, a round pen and several turn out fields with shelters. Formal or family comforts. Entertain around the pool and enjoy the views. Just 3 minutes to town and about 40 minutes to Monterey or San Jose. $1,499,994

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17+ ACRES JUST SOUTH OF GILROY. Currently in conventionally farmed row crops. Good soil. Good, newer well and water. Electricity and telephone. County paved road, as well as, freeway frontage. Near Gavilan College, new developments and new schools. $999,990

80 ACRES with beautiful views out over the valley and Chesboro Lake. On a clear day you can see for miles. Commute to San Jose on the back roads and stay out of traffic. 1 or 2 wells on the back side of El Toro Mountain.

8 ACRES of almost all level land with a seasonal creek running along the southern property line.The flag lot allows privacy. Great location just a short distance from the Outlets, the coffee shop and the freeway. Equal distance to San Jose or Monterey. $599,995

25 ACRES WITH POTENTIAL Newly surveyed parcel with a well and 5 acre zoning. Beautiful rock out-croppings and majestic oak trees. Just a short distance from the historic downtown. Perfect for a private estate or a small subdivision. Equal distance between San Jose and Monterey. $474,947

$874,947

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CUTE AND COMFY. Just right for one or two.The two bedroom with a nice living room and a great kitchen. Neat and clean. Located in one of the best parks in the county and is convenient to $39,930 $139,931 most everything.

40 ACRES FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWD. Whether you are a star gazer looking for the dark of night or a hunter you will find these 40 acres perfect to escape from the noise of every day life.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2017

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AN EXCEPTIONAL EXECUTIVE HOME on 5 acres designed for cutting horses. This 5,000 sq.ft. home has generous formal and family spaces. From the office off the entry to the guest/pool house you will find an attention to detail which will amaze you. Barn & arena with a viewing stand. $2,499,994

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40 ACRES at the Old Summit Ranch is half way between Los Banos and Gilroy. Almost immediately adjacent to exceptional state and county parks. One half shared well, with a pump and electricity. Within a gated community. Beautiful views $699,996

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97 ACRES OF PRIME ROW CROP. Good soil, good water and a great Mediterranean climate. Great location for shiping in any direction. Currently farmed conventional. Large barn-workshop and equipment yard. Williamson Act Taxes in place. $2,500,000