THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN
A supplement to the Gilroy Dispatch & Morgan Hill Times
MAY 10, 2019
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The award-winning 1928 American Eagle Model A-101 was one of the first airplanes donated to the Wings of History Air Museum.
FLYING HISTORY Air museum preparing for annual open house STORY & PHOTOGRAPHS BY ERIK CHALHOUB
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tinson Relian SR-9. Vickers Viscount. Christen Eagle. Bowlus BA-100 Baby Albatross.
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Aviation enthusiasts know those names. And there is a place in San Martin where those are just a fraction of the antique airplanes on display. The Wings of History Air Museum, located at 12777 Murphy Ave. adjacent to the San Martin Airport, features three large hangars filled to the brim with airplanes on the ground, hanging on the ceiling, and in various stages of construction, with more than 25 full-size aircraft and over 100 models. It is also home
to a Federal Aviation Administration-approved wood propeller repair shop, a library, gift shop and more. The volunteer-run non-profit museum is preparing for its largest fundraising event of the year, Aviation Day, on May 18, 8am-3pm. The event includes free airplane rides for children ages 8-17, provided by EAA Chapter 62, as well as model aircraft demos, tethered hot air balloon rides, food trucks, music and more. New this year, the event will debut the museum’s “Drone Zone,” a covered area that features a miniature city where pilots will have to navigate their drones through a series of obstacles and landing spots. ➝ 6
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PILOT’S SEAT Guests can climb inside the cockpit of the 1950s-era Vickers Viscount passenger jet.
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Susan Talbot, the museum’s treasurer, said the annual event, now in its 19th year, typically attracts a couple thousand people. “Aviation Day is our main fundraiser,” she said. “We hope to raise a few thousand dollars.” Standing tall next to the entrance of the Jeannie Lamb Memorial Hangar is the cockpit of the 1950s-era Vickers Viscount passenger jet, which visitors can climb into and sit in the pilot’s seat. The Viscount is known as the first commercial airliner to use turboprop power, and could carry up to 65 passengers. Wings of History also displays a replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer, which was originally built for Irv Perch, owner of the former Morgan Hill restaurant The Flying Lady. The replica was eventually donated to the museum, which is how the museum gained most of its collection. “Everything we have is either given to us or on loan,” Talbot said.
The display also includes a miniature functional wind tunnel modeled after the Wright Brothers’ experiments. Among the collection are displays of antique aircraft engines, include a 90-horsepower Lambert Aircraft Engine, manufactured in 1935. The engine was designed for Monocoupes and built by the Mono Aircraft Corporation. One of the first airplanes donated to the museum was a 1928 American Eagle Model A-101, which was restored in 1962 and received Grand Champion status at the 1966 Watsonville Fly-In and Airshow. The aircraft is still air-worthy, Talbot said, but is in need of some engine repairs. Wings of History is also home to the only FAA-approved wooden propeller repair station on the West Coast, and also manufactures propellers to customer specifications. The museum got its start in 1975, when its founders raised enough money to purchase ➝ 8
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Morgan Hill celebrates National Bike Month as it hosts the Amgen Tour of California’s Stage 3 Finish May 14.
OUT & ABOUT MORGAN HILL
AMGEN 2019 Morgan Hill will host the Stage 3 Finish of the 2019 Amgen Tour of California 2019, the longest and most challenging tour in its 14-year history. Riders will begin Stage 3 in Stockton, and spectators in Morgan Hill can line the streets to await the teams as they sprint to the finish near the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center. Tuesday, May 14, noon4:30pm at Morgan Hill Sportsplex, 16500 Condit Road. For information, visit tinyurl.com/y3nbg9or.
AROMAS
GARDEN TOUR Besides views of unique growing spaces, the Aromas Country Garden Tour provides a chance to meet Aromas Hill Artisans artists in every garden. Saturday, May 11, 10am-4pm throughout Aromas. Tickets are available at the Aromas Grange, 400 Rose Ave, Aromas. For information, visit aromashillsartisans.com.
GILROY
HOME TOUR The Gilroy Assistance League’s 15th annual Impressions Home and Garden Tour and Boutique features a tour of five homes and an extensive private garden in the Princevalle area of Gilroy. Attendees can enjoy the boutique, featuring unique vendors, at the garden until 5pm each day. Tickets may be purchased online and will be held at the first home. Friday-Saturday, May 10-11, 10am-5pm beginning at 7640 Santa Teresa Dr. For tickets and information, visit gilroyassistanceleague.org.
MORGAN HILL
I CARE CLASSIC MAY 10, 2019
The 28th annual I CARE Classic Bike Tour offers courses for all skill levels including a 100-mile, 100-kilometer, 50-kilometer and a 20-mile. This event is a tour, not a race or pledge ride, with participants riding through South Santa Clara County on well-mapped, marked courses including rest stops and support along the way. Sponsored by the Almaden Lions Club, event proceeds will benefit disadvantaged children and adults. Saturday, May 11, 6am-4pm at 18735 Madrone Pkwy. For tickets and information, visit icareclassic.org.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Various propellors either manufactured by air museum volunteers or donated are on display. Dave Masters sands a propellor in the museum’s workshop. Guests can power on a miniature wind tunnel modeled after the Wright Brothers’ experiments.
a few acres of land in San Martin. Despite its long history, many people, including locals, still don’t know it exists, said museum president Ed Stricker. “We constantly get people in here that say, “I didn’t know this place was here,’” he said. Being a non-profit, the museum is always in need of volunteers, Talbot said, to help restore planes, work in the office and other duties. “We have lots of needs,” she said. Aviation Day is a chance for volunteers to promote the museum to the community, and help it continue to operate for years to come. “We’d like to increase attendance as much as possible, not just
for the open house but in general,” Stricker said. Aviation Day at the Wings of History Air Museum will be held May 18, 8am-3pm. Suggested donation is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and children ages 13-17, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. The museum is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-3pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-4pm. For information, visit www.wingsofhistory.org or call 683.2290.
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Tickets: $75 Discount price until May 10 (VIP $120) www.southvalleywineauction.org Charity Beneficiaries: Gilroy Compassion Center Goodwill Industries - Silicon Valley Intero Foundation Jake’s Wish Dog Rescue Live Oak Athletic Boosters Morgan Hill Historical Society Morgan Hill Peace Project Poppy Jasper International Film Festival Sobrato Athletic Boosters Sister Cities of Morgan Hill South Valley Civic Theatre Wineries of Santa Clara Valley - Scholarship Fund
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CREEK CLEANUP
MAY 10, 2019
The community is invited to join millions of Americans in removing litter in waterways by registering to volunteer at National River Cleanup Day. There are currently more than 45 cleanup sites available to volunteer at, cleanup sites may change and the clean up will go on rain or shine. Saturday, May 18, 9am-noon at Coyote Lake County Park, 10840 Coyote Reservoir Road, Gilroy, Uvas Creek, 7149 Uvas Pkwy, Gilroy, Uvas Reservoir, 14200 Uvas Road, Morgan Hill or West Little Llagas Creek, 100 Edes Court, Morgan Hill. For information, visit cleanacreek.org.
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GILROY FILM & DISCUSSION East Side Sushi will be screened at the Gilroy Library. The film follows a
single mother who perfected the art of slicing and dicing with speed and precision after working at a fruit vending cart, and embarked on a journey to become a sushi
chef. Attendees of the screening can take part in a discussion with local sustainable food advocates following the film. Monday, May 13, 7-8:30pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. For information, visit sccl.org.
MORGAN HILL WINE & WORLD MUSIC Wine and World Music Fest, hosted by the Morgan Hill Peace Project, offers wine, food, music and more. All event proceeds support the Morgan Hill Peace Project and its mission to create a monument for peace to symbolize inclusion, tolerance, friendship and diversity
in the Morgan Hill community. Friday, May 10, 5-9pm at Morgan Hill Cellars, 1645 San Pedro Ave. For information, visit tinyurl.com/ y68atgok. SUMMER KICK OFF The Houserockers will fuse elements of rock, funk, soul and R&B with occasional forays into rap and country at the second Heard It Through the Grapevine event at Guglielmo Winery. Food, beer, wine and champagne will be available for purchase. Saturday, May 11, 5-10pm at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave. For information and tickets, visit houserockers.ticketleap.com/gugl2.
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SEASON KICKOFF
Attendees of the South Bay Polo Opening Day Tournament, The Mother’s Day Moscow Mule Cup, can enjoy a picnic lunch while watching skill on horseback. Admission includes South Bay Polo’s first tournament of the season, parking and a barbecue lunch. Wine, beer and Moscow Mules will be available for purchase. Saturday, May 18, 11am-5pm at South Bay Polo, 1290 Masten Ave, Gilroy. For information, visit southbaypolo.com.
HOLLISTER CHILDREN’S FUNDRAISER Sip, Savor & Celebrate is a benefit
for CASA of San Benito County. This event features wine, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, auctions, raffles and more. Proceeds will provide advocacy, support and services to foster children from the community. Saturday, May 11, 2-5pm at Eden Rift Vineyards, 10034 Cienega Road. For tickets and information, visit casasanbenito.org. MUSICAL AUDITIONS Actors ages 8 and up are invited to audition for San Benito Stage Company’s Summer Family Musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Auditionees should bring a prepared song with sheet music
The Gilroy Veterans Memorial Hall is hosting a plant sale featuring flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, colorful bowls and hanging baskets donated by Cal Color Growers of Morgan Hill. Proceeds will benefit the Building Improvement Campaign, allowing necessary improvements and the ability to continue providing a quality facility for local veterans and the community. Saturday, May 11, 8am-1pm at the Gilroy Veterans Memorial Hall, 74 W. Sixth St, Gilroy. For information, contact Christine West at 842.3838 or christine@sscvmemorialdistrict.org.
or accompaniment track, wear comfortable shoes and be ready to dance. Performance dates for this family-friendly production are July 12-27. Auditions are Thursday and Friday, May 16-17, 6pm and Saturday, May 18, 9am at Hollister United Methodist Church, 521 Monterey St. For information, visit sanbenitostage.org. SPRING CONCERT San Benito Oriana Chorale presents its 2019 Season Spring Adult Choir Concert, Bach to Rock. Attendees can enjoy the music of classical and modern composers including Bach, Brahms, Beethoven, Berlin, Billy Joel, the Beatles, Queen and
more. Friday, May 17, 7:30pm and Sunday, May 19, 3pm at Christ Fellowship Church, 2066 San Benito St. For information, visit orianachorale.org.
SARATOGA WIND SYMPHONY San Jose Wind Symphony will celebrate 61 years with the special Mother’s Day concert, The Spirit of ’76 (Trombones). The virtuosic Galen Lemmon will perform Paul Creston’s Concertino for Marimba and Dr. Edward C. Harris will conduct. The show also features selections from The Music Man, arranged by Philip J. Lang. ➝ 13
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OUTDOOR BREAKFAST Henry W. Coe’s Ridge View campsite will host a Mother’s Day Breakfast. Attendees will walk 1.25 miles from the parking area and enjoy a Western-style breakfast, and entertainment by Cactus Bob and Prairie Flower. Transportation arrangements available to those with special needs. Sunday, May 12, 8:30-11am at Henry W. Coe State Park, 9100 E. Dunne Ave. For information and tickets, visit coepark.net/mothers-day-breakfast.
PLANT SALE
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‘Gavys’ light up the stage year in various classes offered by the department, from screenwriting, editing, audio production and more. Starting in the fall, Gavilan will offer an associate’s degree in film, television and electronic media, which can be used to transfer to a university. Many students who completed the program have gone on to film careers and even started their own companies, Richards said. One of those companies is Giggly Dickens, which has launched a successful Youtube channel that is generating revenue for the filmmakers. Richards was joined by fellow instructors Tim Ahlin and Jeronimo Garcia, as well as Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Fran Lozano, in handing out the awards. Lozano, who helped start the film program and is retiring at the end of the semester, received a standing ovation, Richards said. “Our films are getting better,” he said. “Our whole program is growing. My guess is it’s going to be even bigger next year. We’re so excited about it that we are going to do [the showcase] every year.”
BEST OF THE BEST Giggly Dickens won the award for Best Production Company.
Gavilan students show off films in annual event MAY 10, 2019
By ERIK CHALHOUB
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or any filmmaker, the true test of their work’s effectiveness comes when it is shown in front of an audience. Gavilan College students got to experience those nerve-wracking butterflies when the college’s Film, Television and Electronic Media Department held its second annual Film Showcase on April 26. “Unless an audience sees it, they don’t know what can work and what won’t work,” said Grant Richards, lead instructor of the department. “It’s very enlightening. Especially with a large audience, you can hear them gasp, you can hear the laughter, sometimes
BEST ACTRESS: Sophie Warren the crickets when you were hoping for a reaction.” More than 420 people attended the showcase at the Gavilan Theater to view the 25 films, ranging from comedies, dramas, music videos, horror and many others. Seven awards, known as the “Gavys,” were handed out for best actress, best screenplay and more. Richards said that even though all the instructors who determined the winners were all on the same page, it was not an easy process. “We wish we could’ve given two or three more awards because there are so many talented people,” he said. The films were produced over a
BEST ACTOR: Joseph Sanchez BEST EDITING: Honna Afzal BEST SCREENPLAY: Grady Fiorio BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Derek May BEST DIRECTOR: Gio Silva BEST PRODUCTION COMPANY: Giggly Dickens
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11 State Vehicular Recreation Area. Attendees will learn about the world of wildflowers and how they have adapted to ensure their survival by drawing in the world around them. Sunday, May 12, 10-11am at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, 7800 Cienega Rd, Mudstone Ranch. Park entrance fee is $5 per vehicle; there is no charge for this event. For information, visit tinyurl.com/ y3ahct37.
DIY WORKSHOP
At the DIY Pressed Flower Frames & Wine event presented by Press & Petal and Alara Cellars, attendees will have the opportunity to create their own one-of-akind pressed flower frame piece of art using the traditional method of pressing to preserve flowers. The evening also offers a chance to unwind with friends, learn something new and enjoy wine from Alara Cellars. Friday, May 10, 7-9pm at Alara Cellars at The Stomping Ground, 6500 Brem Lane, Gilroy. To register, visit tinyurl.com/y273r96r.
Sunday, May 12, 3pm at McAfee Performing Arts Center, 20300 Herriman Ave. For information, visit sjws.org.
EVENTS
WILDFLOWER WALKS Discover spring wildflowers on an easy to moderate stroll at Hollister Hills
ALZHEIMER’S BENEFIT At the annual Night in the Garden to Benefit Alzheimer’s, guests will be treated to water, soda, coffee and live music from the Cook N Fenny Combo and Bluehouse. $20 tickets are available online. Saturday, May 18, 4-9pm at Casa de Magee, 771 Carla Way, Gilroy. For information, visit tinyurl.com/ y3ls4hw8. RACE TO UNRAVEL Race2Unravel will feature a 5k run/walk and an approximately one-mile Kid’s Fun Run along with superheroes and princesses to meet, games, bounce houses, food, music and more. Registrants are encouraged to visit tinyurl.com/ yxtclr3l to create a fundraising page; prizes will be given to the top fundraisers, and anyone who raises at least $200 will receive an Unravel tank or T-shirt. Sunday, May 19, 8am-noon at Gilroy Sports Complex, 5925 Monterey Frontage Road, Gilroy. To register, visit e.givesmart.com/events/cDO. MUSHROOM MARDI GRAS The 40th annual Morgan Hill
SUMMER PARTY Day on the Ridge 2019 will feature Drake White and the Big Fire and more entertainers in a private, intimate setting. Attendees will listen to rock, country, pop and more while floating in front-row inner tubes, along with games, beer, wine, food trucks and more. Event proceeds benefit St. Joseph’s Family Center, 21 and over only. Sunday, May 26, 2-11pm, park at Solorsano Middle School, 7121 Grenache Way, Gilroy and shuttle to party location. For tickets, visit dayontheridge.com. INSPIRATIONAL EXHIBIT Stories and perspectives of Civil Rights and Chicano voting rights activists are on display at the visual art and history exhibit, “Vote! Your Vote is Your Voice/¡Vote! Su Voto es Su Voz,” In Memory of Bob Fitch. The exhibit features selections from Stanford University Libraries, Watsonville voting rights history artifacts and contemporary art expressing the meaning of voting rights from a variety of perspectives. The exhibit can be viewed Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-4pm daily through May 26, at Pajaro Valley Arts, 37 Sudden St. For information, visit pvarts.org.
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EVENING AT THE OBSERVATORY Fremont Peak’s free Evening Public Program features a media presentation and the opportunity to observe the night sky through the 30-inch Challenger telescope and volunteers’ instruments from dusk
until midnight. Weather may cause delays, shortening or cancellation of program. Saturday, May 11, presentation at 8:30pm, viewing from 8pm-midnight at Fremont Peak Observatory, San Juan Canyon Road, San Juan Bautista. Parking is available at nearby lots in Fremont Peak State Park for $6. For information and updated program times and availability status, visit fpoa.net.
SIDEWALK SALES The Downtown Gilroy Sidewalk Sale and Craft and Vendor Fair is a chance for attendees to visit downtown Gilroy businesses for sidewalk specials, savings and sales all day long. This free event features vendor and craft booths in addition to the sidewalk sale. Saturday, May 18, 10am-3pm in Downtown Gilroy. Offers and specials will vary by individual stores. For information, visit downtowngilroy.com.
Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival will feature educational displays, cooking demonstrations and food vendors showcasing mushroom dishes, with two live stages of entertainment along with strolling musicians and street performers. Kids will enjoy games and rides at Munchkinland, and attendees will find food and beverages to please everyone’s palate. Also featured is a handcrafted artists area and a 10k/5k Fun Run. Memorial Weekend, Saturday, May 25, 10am-7pm and Sunday, May 27, 10am - 6pm at the Downtown Morgan Hill Amphitheater Grounds and Depot St, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. For information, visit mhmmg.org.
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CONCERT PREVIEW
A grand Mother’s Day
STUDENT OF THE CONCERTO Pianist Leyla Kabuli will be the guest soloist at the South Valley Symphony’s Mother’s Day concert.
Guest soloist joins South Valley Symphony MAY 10, 2019
By SUSAN L. RIFE
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hen Leyla Kabuli was 6 years old, her mother took her to the Mondavi Center at UC Davis where internationally famed violinist Itzhak Perlman was performing. But Kabuli had eyes only for the pianist accompanying Perlman. At the end of the concert, she insisted that she must learn to play the piano right there and then. “The piano was so beautiful I couldn’t take my eyes off it,” said Kabuli, who will be the guest soloist at the South Valley Symphony’s
annual Mother’s Day concert at Guglielmo Winery in Morgan Hill. Kabuli continued to pester her mother for piano lessons, but it wasn’t until a year and a half later that her mother finally capitulated. And even then, the family didn’t have a piano. Kabuli’s first instrument was a $100 electronic keyboard. She’s grown up since then, and graduated from the cheap keyboard to concert grand pianos. She has racked up dozens of awards and prizes for her playing, even though she is not a music major. Instead, she is studying electrical
engineering at UC Berkeley, with a music minor. On Mother’s Day, Kabuli will perform Rachmaninoff ’s iconic Piano Concerto No. 2, part of an all-Russian program for the afternoon. The orchestra will also perform works by Glazunov, Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Shostakovich and Solovyov-Sedoi. The Rach 2, as it’s called, has been on Kabuli’s radar for about three years. She was studying a Prokofiev concerto when she encountered the Rach 2. “I found myself playing Rach 2 instead of working on the Prokofiev,” Kabuli said. “I didn’t even have the music for it, was just playing the melody by ear. As soon as I started seriously studying it, I couldn’t look at the Prokofiev any more. I didn’t want to spend anymore time on anything except learning the Rach 2.” The Rach 2’s appeal to Kabuli lies in both the beauty of the melody and the emotions it evokes in the listener, she said. “It makes you think about your own life,” she said. “It was a turning point for Rachmaninoff, the piece that opened success for him, and then when you hear it, I think it evokes a lot of emotions in people, and I like that. When I perform it, I personally lose myself in it. Every bit of it is beautiful.” The Rachmaninoff concerto is unusual in that the piano soloist is treated much more as a part of the overall orchestral ensemble. “It relates very well to the orchestra,” Kabuli said. “I like that several instruments get solo parts, especially in the second half; I love hearing that. It’s a great piece for the soloist and the orchestra.” The South Valley Symphony performs “Mother’s Day Concert: Midnight in Moscow” Sunday, May 12 at 3pm at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main St, Morgan Hill. Tickets are $40; kids and students with ID are free. For information, visit www.southvalleysymphony.org.
ART
Showcasing artistic talent
Karen Bieber
LOCAL ARTIST ‘Walking to Coit Tower’ is a watercolor work by Morgan Hill artist Karen Bieber.
Two Morgan Hill artists participating in Open Studios
artists in cities such as Burlingame, Palo Alto, San Mateo and others. Overall, the artists are showing their work in more than 160 locations, working in media such as painting, fiber arts, jewelry, ceramics and more. “SVOS gives visitors the opportunity to connect with the artists and see a lot of their work at one time,” said Mel Thomsen, executive director of SVOS. “The event showcases established and emerging talent, so it is an easy way for art enthusiasts to start an art collection.”
For a list of artist locations, visit www.svos.org.
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early 400 artists throughout the Silicon Valley, two of whom are in Morgan Hill, are opening their doors to the public. Karen Bieber and Nancy Wulff will show their work and their work spaces during the 33rd annual Silicon Valley Open Studios. Wulff will welcome visitors May 11-12 at 18772 Rising Sun Drive, while Bieber will be showing her work May 18-19 at 16635 Glen Canyon Court. Studios in the Northern area were open May 5-6, including
Bieber had participated in the tour for a number of years when she was a resident of Palo Alto. Now, after recently moving to Morgan Hill, she said Open Studios is a chance for her to meet the community. “It’s a great way to introduce yourself to the community,” she said. Bieber works primarily in watercolor, focusing on a variety of subjects, including urban landscapes, animals and flowers. She has been teaching watercolor in the Bay Area for more than 12 years, and is currently teaching an annual workshop at the Yosemite Art Center in Yosemite National Park. “My philosophy is anyone can learn,” she said. “I find watercolor very exciting. A lot of people think it’s hard, but I find it very forgiving.” Bieber is a member of the Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society, as well as a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, Watercolor West and the California Watercolor Association. A student of painting since she was a young adult, Wulff earned a bachelor’s degree in art from San Jose State University. She has been teaching watercolor and drawing for 22 years, and her work is published in books including “Strokes of Genius 2” and “Drawing of Dancer #1.” In her artist’s statement, Wulff said she strives to “capture the essence of the subject through color, gesture and design” in her oil and watercolor work. “With watercolor I am more spontaneous and love the loose wet-into-wet painting,” she said. “With oil I am more structured. In the studio I work on figurative and larger landscapes.”
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GETTING OUT
Bald eagle neighbor
QUITE A SIGHT Bald eagles can be found close to home.
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Finding the exotic in familiar settings
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By RON ERSKINE
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e tell ourselves that the world’s scenic wonders and special wildlife are somewhere else—some exotic location far, far away. Certainly, there are exciting things to see in distant places, but does our longing for wonders elsewhere close our eyes to the ones right in front of us? A recent discovery reminded me yet again that exotic and unusual surprises are hidden behind the familiar setting we tend to overlook.
Alone on an early morning run along the Coyote Creek Parkway, I was startled by a huge bird that came from behind me and swooped low and close over my shoulder. It pulled up and landed in a tree barely 50 yards away. It looked to be a bald eagle, but the pattern of random of black and white splotches was a coloration pattern that baffled me. The bird grabbed a long twig and took off. I followed its flight to a massive nest, perhaps five feet across, high atop a leafless cottonwood tree. Since that day, I have made
regular visits to the nest site and found the oddly marked bird standing guard over the nest with a mate: a bald eagle with dark and light shades where I expected to see them. A week later, I was talking to a birder friend about the eagle’s nest I had found. He was surprised to hear about it, but during our conversation, he told me about reports of a leucistic eagle in the area. A what? He explained that leucism is a pigmentation problem found in many animals that have some cells incapable of making pigment. The frequent result is a creature cloaked in a random pattern of color patches. I lit up with excitement. He was talking about “my” bird. Recent visits to the nest have been uneventful. The pair is busy incubating eggs, a quiet pastime. Only one bird occupies the nest at a time except when there is a shift change, which is brief and very business-like. The relieved bird then files off. The nest that had been so apparent atop the leafless cottonwoods is now mostly obscured since the trees have leafed out. Reports of bald eagles nesting near home are increasing: atop a redwood tree at a Milpitas grammar school, beside Anderson Reservoir, at Vasona Park and many more. From fewer than 30 nesting pairs in California in the mid-1960s, about 370 pairs thrive here now. Monterey Highway to the west and Highway 101 to the east carry thousands of us close by this bald eagle nest every day. How many would guess it is there? We file that “same old” view we see so often under ordinary, a practice that conceals surprises hidden there; things like bald eagle nests, busy bobcats and coyotes, and mountain lions moving between mountain ranges. Exotic places will always beckon, but home isn’t as ordinary as we think.
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(No HOA Dues) This darling home is in a great location within the community! At your front door there are a variety of fruit trees to pick from. This 3BR/2.5BA is filled w/many nice amenities. There is beautiful laminate flooring on the 1st level. The kitchen offers granite countertops, stylish cabinets, stainless steel appliances & plenty of room for the chef in the family. The living room, kitchen & dining combo offer convenient living & easy access to the side yard which is a perfect size for your BBQ & to enjoy the outdoors when entertaining. A great space for your pets as well. Beautiful rod iron bannisters lead to the 2nd level w/good size master suite to accommodate your larger furnishings; and upstairs laundry room. Opportunity Knocks in Hollister!
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NEW MOVE-IN READY HOMES IN SALINAS
Come and check out new homes at Tierra at Monte Bella by Centur y Communities and see all that we have to offer! 1790 Marsala Way - Lot 31 The Juniper Plan $555,406
Approx. 2,233 Sq. Ft. 3 beds
2.5 Bath
Designer selected finishes throughout 1798 Marsala Way - Lot 35 The Oleander Plan $613,993
TIERRA AT MONTE BELLA 1208 Campania Way, Salinas, CA Monday: 12pm - 6pm
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Approx. 2,853 Sq. Ft. 5 beds
2.5 Bath
Designer selected finishes throughout
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