SUMMER 2013

A PUBLICATION FOR AND ABOUT THE COMMUNITY OF GILROY

Outdoor SpacesA Look At Some Amazing Backyards

Community SolutionsNew Home In Gilroy

A Walk Of A Lifetime Gilroyans walk the El Camino de Santiago

Thirty Five Yearsof Festival FunThe Anatomy Of Its Leadership Team

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22-24A New Home In GilroyWelcome Community Solutions

Inside This Issue16 Art In The Park Susan Graeser Memmen Realizes Her Dream

25 Gilroy’s Finest Registered Nurse Anthony Himan

26 Global Studies In Person Students Visit An Orphanage in India

30 City-wide Bench Plaque Program A Way To Remember

51 Decorating Your Table Celebrating Father’s Day & the 4th of July

54 Things To Do This Summer 50 Things To Do With Your Children

56 Wheeler Hospital/Manor Yesterday And Today

60 Garlic Festival Leadership A Visit With This Year’s Leaders

62 Downtown Happenings The Latest Updates

32-36Outdoor SpacesA Look At Four Beautiful Backyards

46-49Gilroy’s Four Amigos Find The Way in Spain

ABOUT THE COVER: California Poppy Has A Visitor. Photo taken on Sixth Street between Rosanna Street and Church Street.

ABOVE: Gilroy’s Urban Wildflowers

Community HappeningsMany Reasons Why Gilroy Is Special

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EDITOR J. Chris Mickartz

COPYWRITING Larry & J. Chris Mickartz

Kelly BarbazetteElizabeth BarrattStephanie Vegh

Sam BozzoMel RodinskyLaura WredeDebbie Hoey

PHOTOGRAPHYLarry J. Mickartz

PROOFINGSusan PatereauKelly Barbazette

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Aging Dorie U. SugayFinance Jeffrey M. Orth, ChFC,CASL

Insurance David VillarThe Kids Corner Go Kids Inc.Real Estate Marta Dinsmore

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Tourism Jane Howard

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ADVERTISINGads@gilroytoday.com for ad placement,

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From the Editor

Iam so excited. We have been publishing Gilroy Today for the past seven years. Hard to believe that it’s been that long but then

as I always say “time passes, whether you’re having fun or not. So you may as well have fun.” And fun is what Larry, my husband and part-ner, and I have been having. It has been such a pleasure getting to know our community in such an intimate way. And, we are so fortunate to be able to work on something we really love.

So, having said that, it probably won’t surprise too many people that we have decided to celebrate our seven years (we call it our Seven Year Itch thing) by starting a new magazine, Morgan Hill Today. We hope to provide the community of Morgan Hill with a publication that they will embrace as wholeheartedly as all of you have embraced Gilroy Today. The first issue of Morgan Hill Today will be available mid-July.

Larry really enjoyed following the footsteps of our Four Amigos as they walked the El Camino de Santiago in Spain. He interviewed them before they left and after they came home, followed their blogs while they were walking The Way, researched their steps and I think he basically lived vicariously through them for the past 25 days. I have a funny hunch that he would have loved to have been right there with them (see pages 46-49).

What a great addition to Gilroy! I had no idea that Community Solutions was as big an organization as it is and I’m so proud that they chose to make Gilroy their corporate home (see pages 22-24). I attended their latest fundraiser, Hearts of Gilroy, up at Eagle Ridge and as usual, it was very well organized and just a wonderful event for all us women who wouldn’t miss it each year.

I’d like to welcome our newest writer, Laura Wrede, to our Gilroy Today family. Laura will be covering the arts in the area for us. She is an amazing writer, artist and photographer (see Art In The Park, pages 16-17).

Do you know who the leaders of the Gilroy Garlic Festival are? Well, check out Thirty Five Years of Leadership equals Thirty Five Summers of Fun, written by my favorite employee, Sam Bozzo (see pages 56-58). I had to call him an employee because he always calls me “Boss.” He’s such a joy to work with.

I could go on and on but I’m sure you want to dig into the following pages so I’ll sign off with a wish for all of you to have an amazing summer. Speaking of which, don’t miss the 50 Things To Do With Your Child This Summer list on page 54.

J. Chris Mickartz

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Garlic City Mercantile& Shirtworks

408.842.65017550 Monterey Street

Come Downtown and be tempted by our many wonderful garlicky condiments, sauces, seasonings, gifts and décor items. Be sure to ask how the Shirtworks can provide you with custom embroidery; personalized shirts, caps, jackets, towels & linens.

DreamPower HorsemanshipEquine Facilitated Therapy

408.686.0535dreampowerhorsemanship.com

A non-profit charity serving our community for ten years, providing equine facilitated therapy for children, teens and adults. Offers a Horses for Heroes program for veterans and their families, free of charge. Donations are appreciated.

Fifth Street CoffeeYolanda Castaneda & Daniel Pina

408.337.56857501 Monterey Street

New downtown coffee shop fea-tures fresh roasted coffee beans, freshly baked pastries, ice cream made from natural ingredients, free WiFi and always FREE smiles. Be sure to stop by for an amazing cup of coffee.

CommunityTidbitsGILROY RELAY FOR LIFE

JUNE 22-23, 2013 — Relay For Life of Gilroy is a fun and unique 24-hour event to increase cancer awareness. Teams formed by friends and families, local businesses, community groups and individuals raise much-needed funds for the American Cancer Society’s programs and services. At Relay, team members take turns walking or running around a track, relay-style, and enjoy fun activities and entertainment off the track. This year’s American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Gilroy is scheduled for Saturday June 22 - Sunday June 23 (10 am -10 am) on the Christmas Hill Park Ranch Site (7049 Miller Avenue).

24th Annual DAY IN THE COUNTRY “

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 — The Gilroy Foundation presents their 24th Annual Day In the Country fundraiser “For The Love Of The Game” to be held at the Gilroy Lodge on the Hill. Be sure to mark your calendar. Additional information available on their website at gilroyfoundation.org.

FIFTH ANNUAL GILROY KIDS TRIATHLON

JULY 13, 2013 — Celebrate life by promoting a fun and healthy lifestyle. For children from ages 5 -13 years old. This fun swim, bike and run event begins at 8 am. Entry includes a race packet, t-shirt and a goody bag. Register by July 3 (registration may not be available the day of the event). Cost: $30 (residents). Register online or at the City Parks & Recreation Department. Location: Gilroy High School Pool, 750 West 10th Street and surrounding areas.

CHITACTAC FAMILY DAY

JULY 7, 2013 — Families are invited from 10 am to 2 pm to come and celebrate Ohlone Indian culture, discover the heritage and people of the ancient site and experience taditional crafts and demonstrations. Also, see and learn about native wildlife. The event is FREE. Food is available for purchase. Chitactac Adams County Park, 10001 Watsonville Road. More info: Chris Carson 408.918.7772 or parkhere.org.

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Vacation Home Sales on the Rise

November 2012 thru January 2013 February 2013 thru April 3013

Total Listings 54 34 Short Sale 5 0 Bank Owned 2 0 Average List Price $1,165K $1,179K Average days on market 178 84

Closed Sales 153 127 Short Sale 58 26 Bank Owned 18 7 Average Sales Price $469K $547K Average List Price $469K $540K

Average Days on Market 46 40

Marta is the recipient of top honors at the Intero Real Estate Services Annual Achievement Awards: Top Producing Agent for 2012 Gilroy Intero Office — putting her in the top 5% of all Intero Real Estate Services nationwide.

MoreAmericanstookadvantageofhousingmarketconditionsin2012tosnapupvacationhomes-agood

signofconfidenceinboththemarketandtheeconomyoverall.

Thevacationhomemarketfollowsthesamehighsandlowsastheresidentialhomemarket.Thissegmentfadedoutduringtherecession,butanewsurveyoutfromtheNationalAssociationofRealtorsshowsstrengthonceagaininthissector.

Salesofvacationhomes(bothnewandexisting)climbed10.1%to553,000lastyearfrom502,000in2011.Meanwhile,

investmenthomesalesdeclined2.1%to1.21millionfrom1.23millionthepreviousyear.Vacationhomesarepurchasedmainlyfortheowner’suse,whereasinvestmenthomesareusedmainlyasrentals.

Medianpricesofvacationhomesalsoincreasedto$150,000in2012,upfrom$121,300in2011.TheRealtorgroupattributedtheincreasetoincreasedsalesofmoreexpensiveproperties.

Icalleduponagoodfriendofmine,PeterSobrero,whohasspenthisentirecareersellingsomeofthemostprestigiousluxuryhomesthroughouttheUnitedStatesandWorldtogethisthoughtsonthestatusofvacationhomes.Petersays,“WeareseeingstrongpurchasingintheluxurydestinationmarketswithintheU.S.,andwithincloseproximity.Ihearfrommanyofclientsthattheyaretiredofwaiting,thepricingisright,andtheyandtheirkidsandgrandkidsarenotgettingyounger.Thisaffluentsectorhasthe

cashstoresandwantwhattheywant,itseemsweareseeingthewillingnessnowtotakeaction.”

Thevacationhomemarketisinterestingtowatchbecausealthoughittendstofollowtheresidentialhousingmarketasawhole,it’sdrivenbysomewhatdifferentfactors.NARpointsoutthatall-cashpurchasesremaincommon,with46%ofvacationhomebuyerspurchasingthisway.Andofbuyerswhofinancedtheirpurchase,largedownpayments(amedianof27%)remaincommon.

There’snodoubtthatattractivepriceswereabigdrawformanybuyersofvacationhomesin2012.

Intheinvestmenthomemarket,whichismostlyrentaldriven,themedianpricewas$115,000in2012,up15%from$100,000in2011.Investmentbuyersforthemostpartboughtahomethatwasrelativelyclosetotheirprimaryresidence,amedianof21miles.

Propertyflippingincreasedmodestly,thoughNARsaidthatflippingthistimearoundisnotthesameasitwasduringtheheightofthehousingboom.Rather,investorsaremakingrealimprovementstotheirpropertiesbeforeresellingthem.Infact,6%ofthehomespurchasedin2012byinvestmentbuyershavealreadybeensold,andanother8%plantosellinthenextyear.

Ifyou’reinthemarketforavacationorinvestmenthomeorhaveclientswhoarethinkingaboutthis,thesurveyisaninterestinggauge.Butit’salsousefulasweassesstheover-allhealthofthehousingrecoveryacrosstheU.S.

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Photos provided by St. Joseph’s Family Center

RIGHT: Tracey and Jessica Sustaita, long time Giants fans.

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SAINT PATRICK’S DAYPresented by Saint Joseph’s Family Center

Eachspring,SaintJoseph’sFamilyCenterholdsanannualSaintPatrick’sDinnercelebration!ThiseventhelpsraiseawarenessabouttheissueofhungerinourcommunityandproceedshelpsupportSJFC’sfoodandnutritionprograms,includingtheLord’sTable.Over230attendedthis

yearandtheeventraisedover$30,000.SaintJoseph’sFamilyCenterhasbeeninexistencefor

32years,andservedover7,200unduplicatedindividualsduringthefiscalyear2011-2012.TheirmissionistoalleviatehungerandhomelessnessinSouthSantaClaraCountybyprovidingfood,housingandemploymentrelatedservices,andadvocatingforsystemchangestoimprovethequalityoflifeforthemostvulnerablepeopleinourcommunities.

2010 and 2012 GIANT’S TROPHIES VISITS GILROYOver300localGiantsfanshadtheopportunitytoseeandbephotographedwiththeSFGiantsWorldSeriesTrophies.ThestopinGilroywaspartofathree-monthtourofthetrophiessponsoredbyBanofAmerica.LocationswithaJuniorGiantsprogramweregivenpreference.TheMexicanAmericanCommunityServicesAgency,MACSA,runsthelocalJuniorGiantsprogramandhostedtheevent.ChristinaSoto,managerofChildandFamilyServicesforMACSA,advisestheyalreadyhavealmost180sign-upsfor270placesforthelocalJuniorGiantsprogramwhichissupportedbytheGiantsCommunityFundandoffersabaseballrelatedprogramthatteacheschildrenconfidenceandleadership,andlinksadultmentorswiththeparticipants.Thegoaloftheprogramistodevelopanunderstandingoftheimportanceofliteracyandhealthyliving.

We are so fortunate to live in a community with so much heart. There never seems to be a shortage of places to go, people to see, and organizations to support.

As you will see in the following pages, these past few months have provided an abundance of all of the above. Gilroy Today is happy to include as many of these wonderful events and activities within its pages, as space allows. And we encourage community organizations and businesses to let us know about their efforts to support our community.

We thank them for continuing to make Gilroy a wonderful place to live and raise a family.

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PHOTOS TOP TO BOTTOM FIRST ROW: GAL’s check-in crew, Janet Filice, Patty Giacalone and J. Chris Mickartz; Gina Anderson with Lisa DeSilva and Nancy Miller; flowers featured at the event; and Patti Filice reviews features of a kitchen. SECOND ROW: Well visited boutique featured wares from local artists; Whitney Pintello and friend, Marie Haluza; homeowners Larry and Holly Sanford relax at boutique. THIRD ROW: GAL’s member Kelly Barbazette welcomes guests Mary Humphrey, Kami Hamphrey, Tiffany Bay and Ed Seledon and Paula Goldsmith, Chair of the Event poses with husband Joel, Teresa Costa and Michele Nowakowski, as the home tour event come to a close.

IMPRESSIONS HOME TOURPresented by the Gilroy Assistance League (GALs)

GuestsoftheGilroyAssistanceLeague’sImpressionsHome&GardenTourtouredfourdistinctiveGilroyhomesandtheirlandscapesonMay10andMay11,2013.The9thAnnualTourshowcasedtwohistorichomeslocatedintheheartofGilroyandtwocontemporaryhomeslocatedinthewesternhillsofGilroy.

Guestsenjoyedahomeandgardenboutique,complimentaryappetizersandno-hostwineattheendofthetour.AllproceedsbenefittheGilroyAssistanceLeague,anon-profitgroupof35members,whichprovidesgrantstolocalyouthprograms.

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InApril,theGilroySisterCitieshosteditsannualSisterCitiesDinnerandAuctionthatfeaturesatasteofeachofGilroySisterCities.Thisyear,RichardandChristinePullain,chefandproprietorsofChateaudeProjan(locatednearSaintClaire,France)assistedwiththedinnermenu.Over125guestsfeastedonsamplesfromthesixsistercitiesaswellassomedelightfulFrenchentrees’.

FundsfromthedinnerandotherfundraisersgotofosterrelationshipsandexchangebetweenGilroyanditssistercitiesofTakeMachi,Japan,AngradoHeroismo,Portugal,Saint-Clair,France,Monticellid’Ongin,Italy,Tecate,MexicoandKoror,Palau.

SANTA CLARA VALLEY PASSPORT WEEKEND

Char Marrazzo, Debbie & John Corona, Brad Bannister, Rick Marrazzo, Linda Estill, Teri & Tom Hinmon toast at Satori Winery.

FRANCE COMES TO GILROYPresented by the Gilroy Sister Cities Association

The Spring Passport Weekend was heldon March 23-14. Participating wineriesprovided winery tours, special discounts,new releases, music and wine tasting topassportholdersoverthetwodayweekend.

TheFallPassportWeekendhasbeenscheduledforOctober5thand6thfrom11amto5pm.Costis$30perperson.PassportsareavailableattheparticipatingwineriesandattheGilroyWelcomeCenter.

ABOVE: Cooks Christine Poullain from France with Gilroyans Dave & MaryAnn Peoples, Lori Franke, Hugh & Carole Smith. RIGHT: French chef, Richard Poullain, works his magic.

FIRTH ANNUAL ART & WINE STROLLPresented by the Gilroy Downtown Business Association

Fortino Winery at Mango Street Kids:Amber Madrone, Lisa Cassara and Debbi Sanchez.

Twenty local wineries provided the wine for the event. OnMay4,2013DowntownGilroylookeddifferent.

MontereyStreetwasclosedfromFourthtoSixth.Overtwentyartvendorssetupinthestreet.Twenty-onebusinessesopentheirdoorstolocalwinerieswhothenpouredwinesforover500strollers.Theweatherwasgoodandfeedbackfromthestrollers,wineries,andbusinessespointtoaverysuccessfulday…andtherewasmusicatninedifferentlocations.

Forthefirsttimeever,theGilroyDowntownBusinessAssociationalsoopenedapop-upwinestore.Salesweregoodanditlookslikethiswillbecomearegularfeatureinfuturewinestrolls!

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Passport attendees enjoying the view at the new Sunlit Oaks Winery on Sunlit Oaks Court.

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CRAB CIOPPINO FEEDPresented by the GHS Athletic Association

Faculty members and volunteers taste a little cioppino before the gates open for all the guests.

Karen (l) and Don (r)Christopher with their grandson Jason Christopher and his wife, Sylvia.

Guestsofthe33rdAnnualGilroyHighSchoolAthleticAssociationCrabCioppinoFeed,DanceandAuctionbroughttheirappetitestoChristopherRanchonMay11,2013.Besidesthedeliciousdinner,asilentauctionandraffleofsportsmemorabiliaandotheritemsroundedouttheevening.AllproceedsbenefittheathleticsprogramatGilroyHighSchool.ThispopulareventattractspeoplefromthroughouttheBayArea–approximately1,000attended.

SIXTH ANNUAL QUILT SHOWSponsoredbyGilroyBranchoftheAmericanAssociationofUniversityWomen(AAUW)

Over 150 guests enjoyed luch and the 60 quilts that decorated the Bozzo’s lovely garden.

Margaret Mallenson, Janis Jud and Valerie Birt view the many quilts featured at the event.

HeldtheSaturdaybeforeMother’sDayinthelovelygardensofSamandJudyBozzo,themainpurposeofthequiltshowistoraisefundstosupportscholarships.AnOpportunityQuiltwhichismadeeachyearbyadifferentAAUWmemberisraffledoffwiththeproceedsgoingtosupportTechTrek—threeseventhgradegirlstotakepartinaweeklongsciencecampatStanfordUniversity.ThequiltsintheQuiltShowvaryindesignandcolorbutallreflectasenseofpride,expressthequilter’sfeelingsandcreativityandallthisistiedtothesocialbenefitsofquiltersworkingtogether.

DEMONSTRATION GARDEN

ABOVE: Visitors wonder the grounds on the Earth Day. LEFT: New Garden Manager, Brenden Zimmer, goes over plans to prepare a raised garden.

TheGilroyDemonstrationGardenhostedafamilyEarthDayeventonApril20,2013.AttendeescelebratedMotherEarthatthisfreeeventwithmusic,children’sactivities,anddemonstrations,including:“Howtoprepareforspringplanting,”“HerbsandAromatherapy,”“Howto

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growaWorm,”and“Reduce,Reuse,Recycle”workshops.TheDemonstrationGarden’smottois“GrowingOurCommunityOneSeedAtATime.”Thethree-quarteracre“edibleclassroom,”locatedat7360EigleberryStreet,grewoutofapartnershipbetweentheGilroyArtsAllianceandtheLeadershipGilroyClassof2010inearly2010.TheGardenwillhostanHerbsandAromaWorkshoponJune23rdfrom9a.m.to4:00p.m.Participantswillmaketeas,tinctures,andotherproductsfromthegarden’sherbs.Cost$70plus$15materials.Formoreinformation:gilroydemonstrationgarden.org.

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Ifyouplaygolf,youunderstandthatyou

willneverhaveaperfectscore.Thegame

canbeincrediblyenjoyable,buttherewill

alwaysbeanumberofshotsthatyouwillnot

hitaswellasyouwouldhaveliked.Thecourse

seemstowinmoreoftenthanwedo,butwe

stillkeepplaying,dreamingaboutshootingour

bestroundofgolfever.Perfectionmaynotbe

possibleingolf,evenwiththepros,butthey

knowthathavingacaddybytheirsidecan

helpthemmakenecessaryadjustmentstoget

backontrack.

Winningfinanciallycanoftenfeelmuchlike

aroundofgolf.Therearethoseperiodswhere

youfeelyoucandonowrong.Youareon

yourgameandeverythingseemstobeperfect.

Then,thenextroundlookslikeyouhavenever

playedthegame.Havinga‘financialcaddy’can

helpyousuccessfullynavigatetheinvestment

‘course’.

Agoodcaddycanwatchyouplayacouple

ofholesandbecomeavaluableaidinclub

selectionandstrategytoscoreyourbestona

givenhole.Theycantakesomeoftheguess-

workoutofdecidingwhattodoandcanreduce

yourexposuretotheoverallrisk.Youwilltend

toswingtheclubbetterwhenyouareconfident

aboutyourclubselection.Asafinancialadvisor

andwealthmanager,Ifunctionverymuchlike

acaddy.Isortthroughalargearenaoffinancial

instrumentsanddiscussthoseproductsthat

mighthelpeliminate,oratleastminimize,

losseswhileprovidingyouwithasatisfying

outcome.Itismyjobtohelpmyclientsselect

themostappropriate‘clubs’availableinthe

financialindustrythatmaybestproducethe

resultstheydesire.

Onethingthatmakesthegameofgolf

moreenjoyableis consistency.IrealizethatI

mayneverbeabletohita300-yarddriveover

wateranddrawitaroundacornerintothe

middleofa20-yardfairwaylinedwithbunkers,

butifIcanconsistentlykeeptheballinplay

withamodestamountofdistancegained,

Iamhappy.Mostpeoplefeelthesameway

abouttheirinvestments.Theyarenottrying

tocompetewiththepros-theyarejusttrying

tokeepmovingsteadilyforwardandattempt

toavoidunnecessarypenalties.Evenifyoufeel

youareagoodgolfer,havingsomeoneyoutrust

walkingalongsideyou,whoisfamiliarwiththe

courseanditshazards,andthetoolsthatwork

bestforyou,willgenerallyhelpyouplaybetter

thanyoucouldbyyourself.

Likemanyamateurgolfers,consumersoften

believethatthefinancialproducttheyhavein

theirhandisthebestonetogetthemwhere

theywanttogo.Maybetheyhaveseentheir

friendshavesuccesswithitandthinkitwillalso

workforthem.Inrealitythatparticularproduct

mighthavelittlechanceofbeingsuccessfulfor

them,giventheircurrentsituation.It’simportant

tohavetherightclubFOR YOUinyourhand

beforeyoustarttoswing!Ingolf,asinlife,the

instrumentsyouselecthavealottodowith

whereyouareonthecourse.

Whenlookingatalltheclubsavailabletoa

golfer,Ibelievetheputteristhemostvaluable

clubinthebag.Itwillnevercomeupina

conversationaboutdistance,yetitcanhelpyou

improveyourscorebetterthananyotherclub

inyourbagandisinfacttheonlyclubthatis

typicallyusedoneveryhole.Manyinvestors

focusontheir“driver”-investmentsthathave

thepotentialforthebiggestreturns—but

thatsame“club”couldalsotakethem“outof

bounds.”Consistencyandaccuracywithyour

puttercanhaveabigimpactonthesuccessful

outcomeofyouroverallgame.

Likeacaddy,Idon’thittheshotformy

clientsbutItakethetimetounderstandtheir

capabilitiesor“swing”andcanofferthemsound

directionintheir“club”selections,toimprove

theirpotentialchanceofsuccess.

The author’s opinions, comments information, etc. are those solely of the speaker and are independent of, and do not represent, HTK, and should not be considered as specific investment or planning advice. Please consider your options based on your individual circumstances. Gilroy Today and other listed entities are independent of and un-affiliated with, HTK and Integrated Financial Benefits Network (IFit).

by Jeffrey M. Orth, ChFC, CASLInvestment AdvisorRepresentative of HTK

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Jeffrey M. Orth is a Chartered Financial Consultant, a Certified Advisor in Senior Living, and an Investment Advisor Representative, with over 10 years experience as a business and personal plan-ning, insurance, and wealth management specialist Jeff is available for group lectures and private consultations. Visit his website at www.ifitfinancial.com or call 408.842.2716.

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With a substantial portion of

the Patient Protection and

Affordable Care Act set to

go into effect on January 1, 2014, many

employers are working diligently to determine

how the law will impact them, their business

and employees. Because the law will require

most employers with more than 50 FTE’s (full

time equivalent employees) to offer benefits

or face financial penalties, employers nation-

wide are trying to understand the law and its

impact on their bottom line.

Under a provision

called “The Employer

Shared Responsibility

Rule,” large employers

(50+FTE’s) are required

to offer a minimum

value benefits plan to

all eligible employees.

This plan offering must

also be determined to

be “affordable” under the guidelines of ACA.

Currently the ACA regulations only require

the employer to participate in the cost of

the employee premium, however dependent

coverage must be available for employees to

enroll their dependents if they choose to do

so. If an employer fails to comply with these

new rules, they will face fines and penalties.

What are the Penalties?The failure to offer coverage at all may

result in a penalty of $2,000 per employee

minus the first 30 employees. The insufficient

coverage penalty applies if the employer

offers coverage but the coverage does not

meet the definition of minimum value benefits

or isn’t affordable. The financial penalty for

noncompliance with this regulation is $3,000

per employee that enters the California

Currently the ACA regulations only require the employer to participate

in the cost of the employee premium, however dependent coverage must be available for employees to enroll their depen-dents if they choose to do so.

Dave Villar is the President of Pacific Coast Benefits LLC. He was a founder and partner of PDI Insurance Services. Dave is an active mem-ber of the National Association of Health Underwriters and a member of the Anthem Blue Cross Agent Advisory Council. He has specialized in Employee Benefit Planning for businesses since 1987. To find out more about Pacific Coast Benefits and upcoming Healthcare Reform Seminars, visit www.pacbenins.com or call (408) 847-1000.

Dave Villar, President Pacific Coast Benefits LLC,

UnderstandingHealthcareReform

Exchange and receives a financial subsidy.

Employers should note: The IRS has

set controlled group guidelines that will

determine whether an employer with

interest in several companies and at least

80% ownership will be considered a large

employer and thus must comply with the

shared responsibility provision of ACA.

In an effort to assist our customers,

prospective customers, and readers of

Gilroy Today through the intricate rules

and regulations surrounding healthcare

reform, Pacific

Coast Benefits has

developed a new tool

to provide guidance

and navigation.

NavigateReform.com

is a new website

designed to help

with complicated

issues and questions

regarding healthcare reform and the looming

changes coming in January. This website is

filled with tools and information to assist both

business owners and individuals with ques-

tions regarding ACA and how it will impact

the healthcare they receive and provide to

their employees. Included on the site is the

actual PPACA law and Reconciliation Act,

links to government resources and deci-

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archived articles and newsletters including

previous articles written for Gilroy Today.

Please feel free to visit the site and download

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SusanGraeserMemmen(orjust‘Susan’asshelikestobecalled)dreamtofpaintingfineartasacareer.Afterhighschoolshesoughtafineartandgraphicsdegreeat

PasadenaCityCollege.ItlookedasifherdreamwouldcometrueuntilthecourseofherlifechangeddirectionsandsetinmotionanunexpectedpaththatSusanneverimagined.

SusanwasatypicalSouthernCaliforniagirl.ShegrewupinMonroviawithherparentsandbrotherinaCraftsmanstylehomebuiltbyhergrandfather.Shealwaysbelievedartwasinherfuture.“AtagefiveIwasdrawinginpencilandcoloringwithcrayons,”saidSusan.Shewashookedoncreatingartfromthenon.Otherartistsinherfamilyalsoinfluencedher.

Hercousin,TomSanders,amovieproductiondesigner,workedwithMelGibson,StevenSpielberg,andotherHollywoodiconsdesigningmoviesets.“Weusedtodrawtogether.HeonceaskedmetogotoParistoworkonDisneyWorld,”saidSusan.SanderswasnominatedforanOscarin1998forSavingPrivateRyan.HisartistictalentinspiredSusan.

AlongwithSanders,Susan’sgreatuncle,J.WiltonCunninghamwasalsoanartistHepaintedinParisatthetime

Susan Graeser Memmen’s Fifty-Year DreamWritten & Photographed By Laura Wrede

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oftheExpressionistCunninghamwonacovetedfirstprizeinoneofParis’famoussalonsandhasapiecehangingintheLouvrecollection.

Withsolidsupportandstrongfamilyinfluences,Susanfollowedherdreamofpaintingfineart.Duringthistimeshealsomarriedandhadason.Itwasatthispointthingsbegantochange.HerhusbanddecidedtogotoSanJoseState.HepackeduphisfamilyandmovedtoCupertino.SusanwantedtocontinuepursuingherfineartdegreeatSanJoseState.Afterthemoveitdidn’tseempossible,however,havingtwofull-timeuniversitystudentsinthefamilywhilewaitingforaGIBilltoarrive.

Hersonwasjustababy,andmoneywasnonexistent.“Ididn’thaveanythingtofeedmyeighteenmontholdson,”saidSusan.Desperateforwork,shefellbackonsomethingshehadpursuedinhighschool:windowpainting.Littledidsheknowthatthiswouldbethedefiningmomentthatwouldsetthecourseofherlifeforthenextfortyyears.

ShegatheredherartsuppliesandwalkedfromstoretostoreaskingifshecouldpainttheirwindowsforHalloween.Shereceivedalotofstrangelooksandrejection.Dejectedbutnotonetogiveupeasily,Susanwalkedintoasalontogiveitonemoretry.Thesalonownersaidbusinesshadbeenslowandshecouldn’treallyaffordit.Thatdidn’tstopSusan.

Shecontinuedtopresstheowner.“‘It’slikeagreetingtoyourcustomersandanattentiongrabberforthoseshop-pinginthecenter.’SheaskedmewhatIwoulddoandhowmuchIwouldcharge.Imeeklysaid,‘fivedollars.Iwillpaintaspookytree,jack-o-lanternsandmaybeaghostortwo.’”ThatconvincedthesalonownerwhowassoimpressedafterthefactthatsheofferedtodoSusan’shairforfreetoaugmenthermeagerfee.Someofthesalon’sregularcustomerswereshopownersand,afterseeingherwork,alsohiredher.ThatwasthebeginningofSusan’scareer.Notfineart,butatleastshewasanartist.

AsChristmasrolledarounditprovedtobealucrativeseason.Susanmadeenoughmoneytopayforcollegeandfeedherfamily.Theworkwas“flexible,lucrativeandfun.IputmyselfthroughcollegewithwhatIearned.Later,whenmyhusbandandImovedtoSanMartinIrestartedthebusinessinMorganHill,SanMartinandGilroyretailstores.IalwayssaidthatmyhusbandmadethebreadandImadethegravy.”

Her“gravy”iswellknownthroughoutSantaClaraCounty’sbusinesscommunity,aswellasinthousandsofBayAreahomes.OvertimeSusanexpandedherwindowpaintingtalentintowallmuralsandfauxpainting.Inthelastfewyearsshe’sworkedatGilroyGardensastheresidentartistpaintingeverythingfrommurals,windowsandsigns,todetailedrestorationonthecarouselhorses.Herdreamofsomedaypursuingfineartandshowingherworkingalleriescontinuedtohaunther,however.

WiththeopeningofthenewArtintheParkGalleryatGilroyGardens,Susan’sdreamresurfaced.“Formostofmylife,foreverythingIcreated,IknewIwouldgetpaid.Now

thatIamsixty-sixyearsold,IthinkitisabouttimeIpaintwhatIwanttopaintandnotworryaboutgettingpaid.”

Withimagesfloatingthroughhermindofchildrenoncarouselhorses,summerlandscapes,wildflowersandgrasseswavinginthebreeze,Susanhasonceagaintakenupherartsuppliestostepoutinanewdirectionseekingtofulfillherlifelongdesire.Nowaftermorethanfiftyyearsitlookslikeherdreamofbecomingafineartistisfinallycomingtrue.

Gilroy Gardens Art in the Park ProgramInanefforttosupportthearts,GilroyGardensrecentlyredesignedtheirgiftshoptoincludeafineartgalleryknownasArtinthePark.Theprogramwillfeaturefineartforsalecreatedbyartistswhoparticipateintheprogram.

•LocatedinsideRedBarnGifts.•Nowopenandavailablefordisplayof“Artinthe

Park”creation.•AllartcreatedinsideGilroyGardensorartrelatedto

GilroyGardenswillbeconsideredforexhibitioninthegallery.

•ThemonthofJunewillfeaturePhotographyArttakenbytheMorganHillPhotographyClubandWireTreeSculpturesbyEarnestBrooks.

For more information contact: (408)840-7130orArtInThePark@GilroyGardens.orgGilroyGardensFamilyThemePark,3050HeckerPassHwy,Gilroy,CA95020

Laura Wrede is a Gilroy freelance writer, artist, and photographer. Her award winning art and photography are shown at various online venues, galleries, and exhibits and held in private collections throughout the USA, Canada, and the UK. Her new book, My Ocean, will release this summer, 2013.

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IT’S TIME TOo Fertilize your lawn every 90 days with Turf Royal (do not

fertilizer when temps are over 90°)

o Remove spent blooms from your roses and other flowering plants

o Fertilize your garden with a slow release fertilizer like Osmocote Plus – lasts up to 6 months

o Keep the algae out of your fountains and ponds with Algaefix or just make sure to clean with a wet/dry vac and a sponge on a regular basis

o Mulch with bark or fir mulch to help retain moisture in your garden

o Perform water audit on your sprinkler system

o Leave grass clipping on your lawn to recycle the nutrients. Just make sure to mow when your lawn get to be 3” tall (recommended height for summer is 2.5-3”).

Enjoy edible flowers & plants at your next BBQ

Lawn CareDoing a quarterly water audit is healthy for your garden and being a good steward to our environment. Most lawn problems are caused byimproper watering either too much or too little. The new Turf Type Fescues usually only need water two times per week! Below you will find the easy steps to make sure you are putting down the appropriate and even amounts of water for your lawn.

You will need a 4-6 coffee cups (same size), a ruler and a watch/timer to complete your audit.

Take 4-6 coffee cups (make sure they are the same shape).Grass Farm also has water audit cups available.

Put the cups in random areas in your yard, right next to the sprinkler heads in between them, next to the borders, etc.

Turn on your system and time how long it takes to get ¼” in the cups. Write down the amount of time.

Also check to make sure all cups have approximately the same amount of water. If they are dramatically different, you may have to replace heads or clean them. You can tell which ones have problems if they have a lot less water in them. Through the usage of sprinkler heads, they may get sediment in them. Some can be cleaned but they may also be broken and need to be replaced.

With the information you have gathered you can go to cimis.water.ca.gov/cimis/infoIrrSchedule.jsp to find out how to use the CIMIS data to figure out how much time to water each day. This method uses the evapotranspiration or ET rates for our area (Zone 8) and how much rain we receive on an average monthly basis. You can find a PDF on Grassfarm.com to walk you through using the CIMIS and your water audit results to figure out how much water is needed in your yard. And remember watering between 4 am - 6 am is the best time for your lawn. (NO watering at night!)

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Summer is here and our favorite pastime is to spend time in the back-yard and BBQ with the family. Why not plant one of your favorite con-tainers with colorful tasty edible flowers & plants?

Five star restaurants put them on their pizza and in their salads, why not you? Add some Nasturtium or Pansy to your salad (it’s fun and tasty) or plant basil and use it in your pesto on your next pizza or fresh with some summer tomatoes and mozzarella. A few favorite edibles you can find at your local garden centers this time of year are Nasturtium, Pansy (Johnny Jump ups), Rose, Calendula, Lavender and, of course, you can add some Sage, Mint, Rosemary, Basil and Thyme.

Did you know Calendula can be a substitute for saffron? Just make sure you don’t add any flowers that may be poisonous to your container.

Putting these edibles in a container that you use only organic (safe) practices on will ensure you can pick what you need right out of the container in your back yard to enjoy at your next summer BBQ, of course washing them first. Beauty and functionality at its best. Just ask your garden professional for the best soil and fertilizer to use in your edible container.

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Haveyoueverknownsomeonewhowasoneofthosebigquietteddybearkindofpeople?Theyhaveawarmcomfortingdemeanor.Theirsizealonegivesthemstaturebuttheyarenotboastful.IfCommunitySolutionswereaperson,itwouldbeoneofthosepeople.

By Larry J. Mickartz

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CommunitySolutionsis189peoplestrongwith120workingoutofthenewGilroyoffice

onMurrayAvenue.Withabudgetof$15.8millionfor2012-13theyareasignificantplayerintheworldofsocialservicesintheSouthCountyarea.Theyarealsoasmartplayer!Intheworldofsocialservices,duplicationisadirtyword.CommunitySolutions,andtheothermembersoftheSouthCountyCollaborative,workhardatmakingsureduplicationofservicesisavoidedandthatjusttherightamountofoverlapisinplace.Inthesetimesoflimitedresourcesthisisanessentialstrategicmove.

AroundthehallsofCommunitySolutionsthereisaninfectionsspiritofoptimismthatgoeswiththeirmoniker—CreatingOpportunities/ChangingLives.CommunitySolutionsoffersamonstrousarrayofservices:Children & Youth

First5,RJP/DRP,Family&Children,Aftercare,RanchProgram,TherapeuticBehavioralServices,FSPChildren,FSPYouth,STOP,SOC,SOS.

Adult & Older AdultsAdultTraditionalMentalHealth,OlderAdultTraditionalMentalHealth,DualDiagnosis,FSPCriminalJusticeServices,FSPforParolees,FSPAdult,FSPOlderAdult,LaCasaDelPuente,DUIProgram.

Solutions to ViolenceLaIslaPacificaShelter,DomesticViolence,SexualAssault,HumanTrafficking,LegalServices,Outreach&Education.

Housing & ResidentialLaCasaDelPuente,LaIslaPacifica,THUs,Housing.

Aquicktranslationofsomeofthealphabetsouptellsalotaboutwhatthisorganizationisallabout.“FSP”goestofullservicepartnerships.“THU”aretransitionalhousingunits.“STOP”isSupportiveandTherapeuticOptionProgram.CommunitySolutionsisaboutfillingthegapsinlocalsocialservices,avoidingduplicationandmakingsurethoseinneedgethelp.PrivacyrestrictsaccesstomanyofthesuccessstoriesatCommunitySolutionsbutsomevideosproducedbyCommunitySolutionsandsomeoftheguestspeakersatcommunityeventspresentapowerfulmessageofsuccess.

CommunitySolutionbeganin1972asacommunitysocialserviceresponsetotheneedsofVillageAvante,alow-incomehousingprojectinMorganHill.OneoftheremarkablestrengthsofCommunitySolutionshasbeenitsabilitytoadapttochangingsocialneeds,fundingstructures,communityandsocietalchanges.Thesize,effectivenessanddiversityofCommunitySolutionsisatestamenttotheirabilitytoadapt.ThelastfiveyearshasbeenagrowthcycleforCommunitySolutions.Withgrowthcomestheobligationtoevaluateexistingservicesandsearchfornewwaystoaddresssocietalproblems.CommunitySolutionsoftenhastodealwiththehardestpartsoflife:humananddomestictrafficking,childandsexualabuse,parolees,mentalillness,home-lessness,drugandalcoholabuse.Manywoulddenytheexistenceoftheseissuesinsociety,butwithoutorganizationslikeCommunitySolutionsSouthCountywouldhavemuchmorefrequentandpersonalcontactwiththeseissues.

Photos taken at Grand Opening of Community Solutions’ new facility in Gilroy. Clockwise from top: Dan & Terese Martin, Barbara Orth, Lisa Cassera, Debbi Sanchez, Maria Cano & Nancy Corbridge, and Erin O’Brien, President & CEO, Community Solutions.

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ThenewfacilityinGilroyisamarvelousblendofpracticalityandsocialawareness.Thetwo-storybuildingoffersclientaccessonthegroundfloor.Childrenandadultshaveseparatewaitingareasaswellasseparatecounselingandtherapyspaces.Drugandalcoholclientshavediscretemeetingspaceandentranceareas.Someroomsaresetupwithobservationglassand/orcamerasallowingfortrain-ingandcollaborationamongstaff.Thementalhealthintakesectionhasexternalaccessallowingforundisturbedentrance,transportanddeparture.

Separatedfortheclient-centeredfirstflooristherestrictedaccess,staff-centeredsecondfloor.Brightandcheeryoffices,cubiclesandmeetingroomsallowforplentyofstaffinteraction.Theatmosphereispositiveandhopeful.Thenewlocationalsobringstogetherstaffthathadbeendispersedinavarietyoflocations.LisaDeSilva,ChiefDevelopmentOfficer,initiatedawhiteboardwithamessage“WhatIlikeaboutspring…”Oneoftheresponseswas“ThebunniesIseeoutmywindow…”Thesecondfloorisagoodplacetowork!TheplaceaboundswithmessagesliketheoneinLisa’sofficewindow“Berealistic…expectamiracle.”

Community Solutions is managed by a Board Of Director whose current members are: WesWalker,Chair GregSellers,Vice-Chair

NancyMiller,SecretaryMikeThompson,TreasurerPaulaGoldsmithJanieMardesichDeborahMorton-PadillaErinO’Brien,President&CEORobinParsonsShanePalsgroveJaneSolomon

DeniseTurner

CommunitySolutionshoststwomajorfundraisersayear:HeartsofGilroyusuallyinAprilandHelpingHands&HealingHeartsinMorganHillinMarch.CommunitySolutionshasaFallGalascheduledforNovember9,2013atWillowHeightsMansion.PeopleinterestedinhelpingCommunitySolutionscancontributedirectlyordonateitemslikegiftcards,dippers,andcellphones.Therearealsoopportunitiestovolunteerorhelpwithsupportservicesandadministration.

The7thAnnualHearts of Gilroy Women‘s“GottaHaveIt”CharityLuncheonandAuctionwasheldonSaturday,April16thattheEagleRidgeClubHouse.TheeventraisesfundsforCommunitySolutions,anorganizationthatprovidesopportunitiesforpositivechangeforkidsandfamilieswhoaremostinneedinSouthCounty.Overthepastsevenyears,thegrouphasraisednearly$90,000forCommunitySolutions’servicesforwomenandchildren.

Thewomeninattendanceenjoyedawineandchampagnecocktailhourwhilebiddingonthenumerousandlovelysilentauctionitems.ThesilentauctionwasfollowedbylunchandaveryspiritedliveauctionrunbyJaysonStebbins(GuildMortgage).TheLuncheon’sannual“HeartofGilroy”AwardhonoringalocalwomanwhohasmadeasignificantdifferenceinthecommunitywaspresentedtoGilroyChamberofCommercePresident,SusanValentainrecognitionforherdedicationtothecommunityandmakingGilroyabetterplacetolive.

Susan Valenta honored at 7th Annual Hearts of Gilroy Charity Luncheon

Susan Valenta accepting “Heart of Gilroy” award from event organizer, Karen Titus.

For more information contact:

LisaDeSilva,ChiefDevelopmentOfficer lisad@communitysolutions.org

CommunitySolutions 9015MurrayAvenue,Suite100

Gilroy,CA95020 4088464717 communitysolutions.org

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Anthony Himan

REGISTERED NURSE SAINT LOUISE REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Every day is a new day for Anthony Himan who works as a registered nurse in the emergency room of Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy.

Himan, 35, said the results of a vocational test he took in high school overwhelmingly pointed to a career path in nursing.

“I remember thinking, who wants to be a nurse? I didn’t think much about it until it was time for me to graduate,” Himan said.

At the time, his stepmother, who was a nurse, gave him a good piece of advice – to earn his certificate for a nurse’s aid. Himan did just that, graduating from the Licensed Vocational Nursing program at Gavilan College in 2000 and as a registered nurse in 2004. He found that he liked nursing and stuck with it.

Himan has worked at Saint Louise Hospital since 1998 and has worked in the hospital’s emergency room for the past nine years.

“I enjoy the ability to care for people and to help them out with their health and to educate new nurses and new staff,” he said.

Himan, his wife of 12 years and their two young children have made their home in Gilroy for the past four years.

Himan also subcontracts for the Gilroy Police Department drawing blood for South County police departments for felony arrest and DUI suspects. He also serves on a hospital committee made up of several departments that studies ways to improve the care and proficiency of the hospital.

Himan said education is important to him and trains new graduates and students who are doing their preceptorships at the hospital.

“It’s a great way to give back,” he said. “Giving back to the next generation is really important to me and raising the education level of the next generation of nurses. If we all rise together as a group of nurses then the care is better than just one person knowing everything.”

By Kelly Barbazette

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FromtheunconditionallovereceivedfromthechildrenthatgreetedthematSriRamOrphanage,tohearingmanypersonalstoriesofstruggleandtriumph,tomeetinginspiringleaderswhoare

workingtopreserveimportantculturesandtraditions,theMountMadonnaSchool(MMS)seniorsexperiencedanexcitingvarietyofenrichingmomentsduringtheirrecenttwo-weeklearningjourneytoIndia.

TheysawamazingsightsliketheTajMahalandGoldenTempleofAmritsar;andengagedwithIndianstudentsfromawidevarietyofbackgrounds,includingruralandurbanschools,theSriRamAshramandtheTibetanChildrens’VillageinDharamsala.Astheyinteractedwithpeoplefromsuchvariedcircumstances,theMMSstudentslearnedagreatdealaboutthemselves,asisevidencedbythewritingstheysharedviathetripblog.

Global Education:

High School Seniors Reflect on Orphanage Experience

ThelearningjourneywasledbyValues in World Thought programleaderWardMailliardandhisteachingpartnerandblogeditor,ShannonKelly(’92).OtherstaffmembersincludedvideographerDevinKumar(’06),chaperoneHannahMeade(’08),graphicartistTrevorForry,(’09),andSantaCruzSentinelphotographerShmuelThaler.

TheirstorywassharedbythousandsofblogviewersfromaroundtheworldwhowerecaptivatedbyThaler’sbeautifulphotosandKumar’srevealingvideoclipschroniclingthegroup’sexperiences.Studentwritingsfocusedonthought-provokinginterviewswithSamdhongRinpoche,formerPrimeMinisteroftheTibetangovernment-in-exile;SamSingh,founderofthePardadaPardadiVocationalSchoolforGirls;RinchenKhando,founderoftheDolmaLingNunnery;andHisHoliness,the14thDalaiLama.

The following are examples from the India blog illustrating some of the depth of the students’ experiences.

There they were. Their smiling faces finally bringing our long journey by train to an end. The ecstatic children of Sri Ram Ashram ran alongside our bus as we pulled into the orphanage. While exiting the bus, we were instantly greeted by the embraces of many little children. There were no barriers between us and the new faces staring up into our eyes. Each of them possessed an air of innocence that made deep connections instantly attainable. One by one we exchanged names and at that point, it was time for play. We were openly accepted into all of their activities such as playing ultimate frisbee with the older kids and swinging on swings with the younger ones. These simple games brought much joy to both us and the kids. It is experiences like these that humble a person. It is amazing to be surrounded by people that have the ability to take you from your materialistic, stressful world and pull you toward theirs. These kids were able to aid me in succeeding immediately in something that I have struggled to achieve on my own: they showed me how to live in the present.–Sanika Lakka

Looking out the window on the train ride from Delhi to Haridwar, I watched the world transform around us. The landscape fading into a consistent and vivid shade of green; the level terrain giving way to hills, gullies, and wetlands. Trees and flowers became more numerous and showcased the lands’ natural beauty. Villages grew farther apart and seemed to become more hospitable. Though there were still crowds and trash, the brick buildings were more even, better maintained, and spaced out to allow some breathing room… About twenty minutes outside of Haridwar, I caught a glimpse of jungle and mountains. My heart raced and excitement rushed through my veins with every hurried beat. I had a feeling of arriving home after a long journey.

At the ashram, the kids welcomed us eagerly. Despite a slight language barrier, we quickly made friends and within an hour, I was already asked when I would return to the ashram. Most of us were grabbed by one to three of the younger children who held our hands and showed us their home. Later, we played soccer and frisbee with the older kids and spent a good deal of time eating aloo tikkis, drinking chai, and socializing. I have never before met such an outstanding collection of individuals so full of life and love. Each one was

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kind, cheerful, friendly, and grateful. It was amazing to see a place where such a standard was consistently met. The bonds of friendship and the closeness of the community truly make Sri Ram Ashram a paradise on Earth.–Daniel Fust

After the speeches and thank yous had been made, we had a giant dance party. It was one of the best times I have ever had. Everyone danced; the youngsters, the teachers, the students, the boys, the girls. For over an hour, somehow, the cultural differences blended together in a perfect mix of character, personality, self-expression, and pure enjoyment. I have always thought that music and art are the most powerful ways to bridge differences. In that courtyard we were just people; fun loving, joyous, laughing people.–Amber Zeise

To read more, visit the students’ blog at www.santacruzlive.com/blogs/mtmadonna/. You are also invited you to visit ethicality.org and wallofkindness.org to see some of the work that has already been started.

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When we say organic products, what we mean is using products made of plant derived ingredients along with some other naturally occurring ingredients. These ingredi-ents are grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, GMO and so on and often come with an organic certification. The integrity of these unadulterat-ed ingredients is maintained in the best way possible with little to no additives. From here the best ingredients for the specific goal are chosen and a natural preservative system is used for longevity. Realizing the importance of a healthy and natural ingredient list and understanding the benefits of organic skin and hair products will help you make better decisions when purchasing products. Usually when reading labels on skin and hair care products, the ingredients are listed in descending order according to the amount of ingredients that is in that specific product. There are a number of ingredients that are present in many types of skin and hair care products such as emollients, humectants, emulsifiers and preservatives. It is important to note, however, that these essential ingredients are available in both synthetic and natural versions. Synthetic versions can be harmful, whereas the natural versions are much healthier. By simply researching the product in question, you should be able to identify if the ingredients are natural or synthetic. Making sure that your skin and hair is being treated with soothing and natural ingredients is important when it comes to maintaining healthy hair and complexion.

Bigdigitalpicturesaremadewithsmalldots,pixelsactually.TheCityofGilroyPublicArtCommitteeistakingthisapproachtobringmorearttotheCityofGilroy.

Currentlytherearesome31publicbenchesaroundtheLibraryandintheDowntown.ThePublicArtCommittee,anadvisorygrouptotheArts&CultureCommissionoftheCityofGilroy,isseekingsponsorsforeachbench.ThePublicArtCommitteeisthegroupthatspearheadedthecampaigntoinstallthreebronzestatuesintheDowntown.CurrentmembersoftheCityPublicArtCommitteeare:DaveDunkle(Chair),JudyBozzo(Vice-Chair),TrudieConrotto,KarenAitken-Bernosky,andLisaFaria.

Severalpeoplehavealreadysteppedforwardandsponsoredaplaquethatseeksto“Honor,”“Memorialize”or“Recognize”someoneoragroup.Allprofitsfromthisprojectgotosupportlocalpublicartprojects.

OnMarch25,2013,cityworkersbeganinstallingninenewplaques.Theplaquesaremadeofdurablezincbronzefinish,2”by10”,haveamaximumoffourlinesofcopywithlettersandspacesof56perline,andthedonationis$550.

Thesesmallplaquesareastartonanyoneofanumberofbiggerartprojectsaroundtown.EachplaqueisdifferentbuteachisatributetosomeoneorsomethingthatmakesGilroyabetterplace.

Formoreinformationontheprogram,thelocationoftheexistingnineplaquesorthelocationofavailablebenches,contacttheCityofGilroyCityPublicArtCommitteeat408.846.0460orgotocityofgilroy.org.

Arts community representatives (l-r): Joan Buchanan, Karen Aitken-Bernosky, Judy Bozzo, and Shirley Willard.

City-wide Bench Plaque Program

A tribute to someone or something that makes Gilroy a better place

One of nine new plaques installed on March 25, 2013.

By Larry J. Mickartz

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When we say organic products, what we mean is using products made of plant derived ingredients along with some other naturally occurring ingredients. These ingredi-ents are grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, GMO and so on and often come with an organic certification. The integrity of these unadulterat-ed ingredients is maintained in the best way possible with little to no additives. From here the best ingredients for the specific goal are chosen and a natural preservative system is used for longevity. Realizing the importance of a healthy and natural ingredient list and understanding the benefits of organic skin and hair products will help you make better decisions when purchasing products. Usually when reading labels on skin and hair care products, the ingredients are listed in descending order according to the amount of ingredients that is in that specific product. There are a number of ingredients that are present in many types of skin and hair care products such as emollients, humectants, emulsifiers and preservatives. It is important to note, however, that these essential ingredients are available in both synthetic and natural versions. Synthetic versions can be harmful, whereas the natural versions are much healthier. By simply researching the product in question, you should be able to identify if the ingredients are natural or synthetic. Making sure that your skin and hair is being treated with soothing and natural ingredients is important when it comes to maintaining healthy hair and complexion.

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Outdoorspacesaredefinitelygainingmomentumasgo-to-placestopartyandenjoynatureinthebackyard.InGilroy,we

areblessedwithanamazingMediterraneanclimatethataffordsustheopportunitytobeoutdoorsthebetterpartoftheyear.ShowcasedonthesepagesareafewofGilroy’samazingbackyardsinvariousstagesofdevelopment.

Backyardsseemtoevolveintwodistinctways.Somearetheresultofmeticulousplanningand

The great outdoors await… just step out the back door

constructionhappeningallatonceaccordingtothoseplans;othersyardstakeonamoreorganicapproachthatevolvesovertime.ThePerless’backyardisagoodexampleofcarefullyplanned,allatonceoutdoorsetting.Ontheotherendofthespectrum,withamoreorganicapproach,isthebackyardattheBozzo’s.TheplanfortheBozzobackyardevolvedoverafewdecadesandwasinfluencedbyavarietyofsignificanthappenings.

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UptheroadjustoffofHeckerPassisabeautifuloutdoorlivingspacebuiltbySteveandLindaHussar.Theybuiltthehousein1977andhavetestedvariousoutdoorconfigurationsovertheyears.In2007,theybuiltthe600-square-footoutdoorlivingroomwithcomfortableseatingandlargefireplace.In2012,theold,lessfunctionaloutdoorkitchenwasdemolishedandanewkitchenmovedbacktothegaragewall.ThenewconfigurationmakesforalargetiledoutdoorspacethatperfectlyfitsthefriendlypersonalityoftheHussars.Comfortableseating,awoodburningfireplace,twoBBQgrills,afullkitchen,outdoortables,lightingandamusicsystemmakeforanamazinglycomfortableoutdoorlivingspace.

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SamandJudyBozzopurchasedthe1931homeonatree-linedstreetin1976.Thedrivewaycamedownonesideofthehouse,circledthebackyardandenteredthegaragefromthebackyard.Overtheyearsthegaragebecamepartofthehousesothelongdrivewaywasgone.Theholeleftbyafallentreebecameaswimmingpool.Othertreesandhedgesgrewandofferedquiethavens.Anisolatedsidepatiobecameaquietearlymorningcoffeespot.Raisedgardensintheverybackgrewfruitsandvegetables.Allthewaybackabocceballcourtsprouted.Son,GregBozzo,LandscapeInnovations,pulleditalltogether.Thefinalback-yardisfulloflittleget-awayspots,eachonealittledifferentbutallcomfortableandinviting.

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Attheendofacul-de-saconasomewhathillyslopeisaspectacularbackyard.In1981FrankandKarenLaCortebuilttheirhome.Seventeenyearsagotheybuiltapoolwithrockwaterfallcascadingintothepool.Thehillsidewasdottedwithredwoodtreesandferns.Twoyearsagotheyundertookamajorremodel.Movingupthehillsidetheycreatedafirepitandaputtinggreenseparatedbyafountainflowingintoasmallrockstream.Downbelowandonthesamelevelasthepoolisalargebar,outdoorkitchen,seatingarea,anotherfountainandafireplace.Coveringmostofthisareaisalargethatchedpalapastructure.Anoutdoorwoodburningpizzaovenisnextontheschedule.

Thisisonelarge,elegant,andbeautifuloutdoorspace—guardedbyaJamaicanfriend,“Jabou,”agiftfromFrank’sbrother.

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New walkway lighting along Sycamore Lane

An elevator and landscaping were part of the renovation of the Social Sciences building

For detailed information, www.gavilan.edu

KenandPennyPerlessmovedintotheirbeautifulself-designedhomein2001.Borderingcountryspace,itsitson2.5acres.Eucalyptustresslinethebackperimeterinsideachainlinkfence.Theyalwaysknewtheywantedanoutdoorstructure.Thequestionwashowwoulditlook.In2012theelegantlarge-beamedstructure,poolandsurroundinggardensbecameareality.Thelargecolumnsandtiledroofmimicthefrontofthehouse.Evenwithoutadirectconnection,thenewstructureconnectswellwiththehouse.Beyondtheoutdoorstructuresover300lavenderplantsaresettobloomsoon.Fromtheoutdoorroomthelandseemstounfoldinlayersofdifferentplantsinstructuredandnaturalenvironments.Itmayhavetakenover10yearstodesignthiselegantspacebutitmostdefinitelywaswellworththewait!

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New walkway lighting along Sycamore Lane Exterior signage, lighting, and interior remodeling for Cosmetology and other instructional buildings

An elevator and landscaping were part of the renovation of the Social Sciences building

Measure E provided a makeover for the tennis courts

For detailed information, www.gavilan.edu

Your Measure E Dollars At Work!In 2004, district voters passed Gavilan College’s Measure E Facilities Bond measure. Measure E has added technological improvements district-wide (including online registration), upgraded campus infrastructure, improved campus accessibil-ity, upgraded campus signage, added nighttime lighting on the main campus, and renovated some of Gavilan’s campus instructional facilities. Measure E also purchased land for expansion in Coyote Valley and San Benito County. If you haven’t been to campus in the past few years, why not visit, and see what your bond measure has made possible!

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By Stephanie Vegh

Running: a great way to get inshape

Stephanie Vegh has a degree in Exercise Physiology from Chico State and has worked in the fitness industry for over 12 years. She is the Health & Wellness Director & Fitness Instructor at the Centennial Recreation Center (CRC) in Morgan Hill. She lives in Gilroy with her husband Frank, five-year-old twin daughters, Isabella and Addison, and two-year-old baby girl, Alexis.

ONE OF THE FASTEST WAYS TO GET FIT IS TO START RUNNING. IT CAN

BE DAUNTING IF YOU’VE NEVER RUN BEFORE. ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE

FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES OR FAMILY MEMBERS WHO TALK CASUALLY ABOUT

HOW THEY RUN 5 MILES EACH MORNING BEFORE BREAKFAST

(DON’T YOU SOMETIMES WANT TO THROTTLE THEM?)

Running is great for getting fit fast. There are some important advantages of running as a fitness strategy:

• It boosts cardiovascular fitness.

• It tones your whole body because so many muscle groups are involved when you run.

• Weight-bearing exercise, such as running, is especially good in promoting bone density and protecting against osteoporosis, which affects men as well as women.

• Running is a natural movement. The body is designed to be able to run.

• As one of the most vigorous exercises out there, running is an efficient way to burn calories and drop pounds.

Here are some tips that will help you develop a running regiment:

Buy Good ShoesIt’s worth going to a specialty shop to buy a pair of running shoes. Make sure that the salesperson looks at the shape and arch of your foot to figure out the best shoes for you. The reason good shoes are important is because it will soften the impact and protect your joints.

Take It SlowWhen you start running, it doesn’t matter how slow you go. Remember that your body needs to get used to new movement.

Ease Into Running With Interval TrainingThe best way to get fit fast is through interval training. This means short burst of high intensity exercise alternating with recovery periods. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, more calories are burned in short, high intensity exercise.

Try alternating five minutes of walking and one minute of running for twenty minutes. As you get more fit, you can lengthen the

periods of running. Once you get used to running, you can alternate slow jogging with fast sprints.

Warm Up FirstIt’s important to warm up your body before running. Otherwise running will feel very hard and your body will moan and groan. Walking is a great way to warm up the body. Stride out and pump your arms. Start with a medium paced walk and then speed up until you start to sweat. Once your body is warm, you are ready to run.

Use Correct Running TechniqueBeginners find it difficult to relax while running. Keep your head up and your lower arms at hip height, and run with-out bouncing. It helps to work your body more efficiently.

Run With OthersA great way to keep up your motivation is to run with others. See if a colleague or a friend is willing to run with you. Set an interval schedule for your run and stick to it.

Keep An Exercise DiaryKeep a record of your new exercise routine. Write down each day what kind of exercise you have done. A great way to track your growing fitness is by measuring your resting pulse before you get up in the morning. As you get more fit, your resting pulse will get lower.

Add Strength Exercises To The MixBuilding strength in your legs will help you run. A simple way to build your leg muscles is by doing squats. Stand with your feet a little more than shoulder width apart; as you squat, keep your feet on the ground and swing your arms to the front in order to keep your balance. Start with 3 sets of 10 squats but don’t get carried away. If you do

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too many at one time, you might have difficulty walking the next day! As you get more fit, you can add more sets to your squat routine.

Add A Cool-Down Period After ExerciseIt’s important for the body to cool down after running. The best way is to walk at a medium pace until your heart-rate returns to normal.

Stretch After RunningIt’s a good practice to stretch after running because it keeps your body flexible. If you follow the 10 points above, you will become a runner – with-out feeling like a failure. Remember that you can start running at any age.

If you follow these 10 tips, you will get into the swing of running. Soon you will feel your body tone up and slim down in response to the exercise. Best of all, you’ll begin to feel confident, healthy, and attractive.

Join In And Experience The HighTheSouthValleyRunningClubisanon-profit501(c)(3)corporationformedtopromoterunningforhealth,fitness,andfun.

MembersliveintheSouthSantaClaraCountyarea,primarilyinGilroy,MorganHill,SanMartin,andHollister.Theyhaveamonthlycalendarwhichincludesweekdayandweekendruns,socials,monthlymeetings,andraces.

Theclubisgearedtosupportingrunnersofallfitnessandskilllevels;fromthefirsttimejoggerstotheeliteindividuals.Mentoringprogramspairnewmemberswithmoreseasonedrunnersprovidinganurturingandsupportiveenvironmentforallnewmembers.

Theclubprovidesnumerousweekdayandweekendscheduledrunsthataresetupsothatfasterorslowerindividualscangetafullfillingworkout,whilebeingabletostillinteract,talkandsocializewithotherclubmembers.

Additionalinformationavailableonlineatwww.svrchome.org

Paint Our Town PurpleRelay For Life Planners Announce Purple Ribbon Celebration

FROM SATURDAY JUNE 1st – FRIDAY JUNE 21st,Gilroywillbeawashinpurple,thankstoeffortsbyvolunteersfromtheAmericanCancerSociety’sannualRelayForLife,acommunitycampoutagainstcancer.ThroughoutGilroy,residents,stores,andbusinesseswill“Paint Our Town Purple”tocelebratecancersurvivorshipandbringattentiontotheyearlyRelayForLifeofGilroyevent,whichwillbeheldonSaturdayJune22nd–SundayJune23rd(10am-10am)attheChristmasHillParkRanchSite(7049MillerAvenue).

Usingthepowerofpurple,organizershopetobringgoodnewstocancersurvivorsandmobilize the community. Paint Our Town Purple is a time to celebrate the lives of cancersurvivors, and tohave some funwith the colorpurple to bring attention to theAmericanCancerSociety’smanyprogramsandservicesinourcommunity.TheAmericanCancerSocietyinvites everyone to join the fun.Whether you are ahomeowner, a restaurateur, or a retailbusinessoperator/owner,thereareplentyofideasforpaintingourtownpurpleonJune1st:

• Decorateyourhomeorstorewindowswithapurpledisplay.• HoldastreetcontestfortheBestPurpleWindowDisplay.• EncouragebusinessesandstorestosellRelayForLife“Sun”and“Moon”cards.• Displayapurpleyardsigninyourfrontyard.• Decorateyourfrontentrance,yourfence,oryourdoorwithpurpleballoons.• Paintyourporchlightpurpleorinsertapurplebulb.• Tiepurpleribbonsaroundtreesinyourneighborhood.• Wearpurpleclothing.• Buyandwearourpurplewristbands.• CreateamockRelayForLifecampsite.• Decoratetheexteriorofyourhome,businessallpurple.

Joininthespiritofcelebrationandinpaintingourtownpurpletocallawarenesstothisimportanteventthatworkstobenefitandrecognizecancerpatients,theirfamiliesandtheircaregivers.TheAmericanCancerSocietyRelayForLiferepresentsthehopethatthoselosttocancerwillneverbeforgotten,thatthosewhofacecancerwillbesupported,andthatonedaycancerwillbeeliminated.

InformationabouthowtoformateamorbecomeinvolvedinRelayForLifeofGilroyisavailableontheRelayForLifehomepageatwww.relayforlife.org/gilroyca.LiketheRelayForLifeFacebookpageatwww.facebook.com/gilroyrelayorE-mailManuelHaroatmharogilroy-relayforlife@gmail.comorcall408.665.5020

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InthespringeditionofGilroyToday,IwrotethatIwouldprovidereadersdetails of the Gilroy Welcome Center 2013/14 Marketing Plan, whichwas recently adopted by the Welcome Center Board of Directors. This

comprehensive marketing plan spells out in detail the vision, goal andobjectivesoftheorganizationwhichinturncontributestothelocaleconomybygeneratinglocaltaxrevenues,increasedemploymentandstrengthenslocalbusinesses.

Marketing Plan Goal To increase occupied room nights by 5,000 annually within Gilroy throughtargetedtourismpromotionefforts.

Marketing Plan Objectives The essence of building a successful cooperative and competitive tourismpromotioneffortforGilroywillbeachievedthroughthefollowingobjectives:

• EffectivelycommunicatetotargetsegmentsGilroyasadestination,notjustadayvisitlocation.

• Work as a catalyst to bring into being innovative programs and eventsdesignedtopresenttoconsumersthedestinationinafreshnewway.

• WorktocontinuallyidentifythelocalpassionswithinGilroyandtoattractvisitorsthatwouldalsoliketoparticipateinthosesameactivities.

Inorder for theGilroyWelcomeCenter toachieve itsgoal andobjectiveswemustestablishaneffectivelong-termcompetitiveadvantagebysuccessfullyimplementing two core strategies. These include destination awareness/branding, positioning the area as an overnight destination and the ability tocreateaunifieddistributionstrategyviainteractivemarketingactivities.

An action plan has been designed around basic and advanced marketingsteps to launch the outlined competitive strategy. These marketing steps areidentifiedunderfourmaincategories:Branding,WebsiteDevelopment/OnlineMarketing,Visitor InformationandPublicRelations/ContentDevelopment.Atwo-yearbudgetisbeingdevelopedatthistimeforboardreviewandapprovaltoimplementtheGilroyWelcomeCentertourismmarketingplan.Inaddition,aprojectionoftheReturnonInvestmenthasbeenprepareddetailingincrementalrevenuegeneratedfortheCityofGilroyasaresultoftheplan’simplementation.Followingboardapprovalof theGilroyWelcomeCenterbudget in lateMay,board members will receive monthly reports detailing expenditures andoutcomesofthemarketingcampaign.

Anyone interested in receiving an electronic copy of the complete50-page Gilroy Welcome Center Marketing Plan should contact me atdirector@gilroywelcomecenter.org.

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Gilroy’s TourismVisionTO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT tourism programs that promote Gilroy in unique ways in order to attract overnight visitors and encourage sustainable visitor spending that benefits the lodging industry, local residents and local government with respect for the environment and the values of Gilroy.

What’s Happening Locally This SummerGilroy GardensisopendailyfromMay30th–August18thfeaturingspecialeventsfortheseasonincluding:MiketheKnightandtheQuestforHiddenTreasure–July1st–August18th.PonyUp!Petting Zoo–August24th–September29th(WeekendsOnly)

Garlic City Fun Run & Car ShowDowntownGilroy–July13th

35th Annual Gilroy Garlic FestivalJuly26th–28th

Fifth Street Live Music SeriesDowntownGilroy–July–AugustForinformationontheseeventsandothersvisitgilroywelcomecenter.organdclickontheeventstab.

Gilroy Welcome Center Guest Book Comments:This place is so cool! It has everything I want and I love the Welcome Center! —Southern California Visitor

Love the weather here… (WritteninFebruary!)—Canadian Visitor

No vampires here – that’s for sure! — German Visitor

“Thank you” in English and Japanese Characters — Japanese Visitor

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Today’s Explorers…the BabyBoomers

Dorie Sugay is the Executive Director of Visiting Angels, a company that provides living-assistance services to seniors and adults-in-need who wish to stay in their own home or receive one-on-one care within a facility.

By Dorie U. Sugay

AGING with an Attitude

This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It was written independent of Visiting Angels.

TheAmericanBabyBoomersareatitagain—thistimechangingthewayAmericaages!Theyarethenewexplorers…ourseniors!

Myneighborsarebothretiredand

theygooncruisesregularly.Some

membersintheRotaryClubofGilroy

haveretiredandaretravelingallover!

Itisagoodtimetoretireforsure.And

agoodtravelagencyisagreatally

ifyouwanttojointhe“exploration

explosion.”Ifyouaremakingyourown

arrangements,hereareafewtips:

The PaperworkGetyourpassportthreemonthsbefore

youtravel.Ifyoualreadyhaveone,be

sureitisvalidbeyondthelengthofyour

trip.Somecountriesrequirethatthe

passportbevalidforsixmonthsafter

yourtrip.Forextendedstays,you’llwant

tomakesurethatyoudon’tneedavisa.

The Location

Beawareofanyaffectsthelocal

topographyorclimatemayhaveonyou.

Ifyouaresensitivetoaltitude,air

pollution,humidity,orotherconditions

atyourdestination,consultwithyour

physician.You’llwanttobeawareofany

naturaldisastersthatmayoccuratyour

destination.(BeforetheInternetcameto

be,afriend’shusbandbookedtheirsecond

honeymoonduringhurricaneseasoninthe

Caribbean!Yes,shelethimlive).

The Packing

Packlightly.Heavysuitcasescanruina

trip.Dressconservatively—ifyou’retoo

flashyyoumayattracttheattentionof

thieves.Don’tdresssocasuallythatyou

arebarredfromtouristsitesoverseas.

Ifyouaren’tsure,checkunderSpecial

Circumstancesinthecountryspecific

informationforeachcountry.Include

achangeofclothinginyourcarry-on

luggageincaseyourbaggageisdelayed.

{ }The Change In Activity

“Vacate”yourlistsandmusts!The

physicalactivityundertakenduringtravel

canbestrenuous,andsuddenchanges

indietandclimatecanhaveserious

healthconsequencesfortheunprepared

traveler,youngorold.Thinkaboutyour

itinerarybeforeyougoandallowample

personaltime,whetheryouuseitto

catchuptothecurrenttimezoneorjust

enjoy.Manypeoplegethurtbecausethey

trytocompensateforyears’worthof

stressandoverexerttheirbodies!

Staying In Touch

Leaveemergencycontactinformationfor

yourdestination,adetaileditinerary,and

acopyofyourpassportbiodatapage

withfamilyoratrustedfriend.Carry

emergencycontactinformationforyour

familywithyouwhenyoutravel.For

both,includecontactinformationforthe

nearestU.S.EmbassyorConsulate.Keep

intouchwithfamilyandfriends,andbe

suretheyknowhowtogetamessageto

youincaseofanemergencyathome.

Asecurewaytomaintainyour

emergencycontactinformationisto

registeronlineattravelregistration.state.

gov.Yourinformationisstoredsecurely

andenablessomeonetocontactyou,

yourfamily,orfriendsinanemergency

asyoudesignate.Youmaywanttoenter

thiscontactinformationintoyourcell

phone.Besuretoincludethecorrect

internationalandcountrydialingcodes.

Staying Healthy While Traveling

Foodandwateratmajorinternational

hotelsisusuallysafebutothercountries

don’tdisclosefoodcontentandallergy

data.Informationonsafefoodand

Sources: smartertravel.com/seniortraveltips.usatoday Sr. Travel Tours by V. Rieselderlyelder.com

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waterprecautionsmaybeobtained

fromtheCentersforDiseaseControl

andPrevention’s(CDC)hotlinefor

internationaltravelersat1-877-FYI-

TRIP(1-877-394-8747)orviatheCDC

website.Youcanfindmoreinformation

aboutparticularfoodsafetyconcernsin

theCountrySpecificInformationand

U.S.EmbassyorConsulatewebpages.

Ifyoutakearegularprescription

medication,besuretoincludean

amplesupplyforyourtrip,adjustyour

medicationscheduleasyoucrosstime

zones,andhavealetterfromyour

doctordescribingyourconditionsand

themedicationyourequire.Toavoid

delaysatcustomsorimmigration,keep

medicationsintheiroriginal,labeled

containers.Youmaywanttobringthem

inyourhand-carrybagincaseyour

luggagetakesatourelsewhere.Askyour

physicianandpharmacistforthegeneric

orchemicalnameofyourmedication.

Drugnamesdifferinmanycountries,

andpharmacistsandphysiciansabroad

aremorelikelytobefamiliarwiththeir

genericnames.

Researchifyourdestinationhas

sufficientmedicalfacilitiesanddoctors

thatcouldprovidetreatmentfor

majormedicalemergenciesyoumight

experience.Ifyouareinjuredorbecome

seriouslyillabroad,aU.S.consular

officerattheclosestU.S.Embassyor

Consulatecanhelpyoulocatemedical

facilitiesandcancontactyourfamilyin

theU.S.onyourbehalf.Thecountry’s

specificinformationandU.S.Embassy

orConsulatewebpageshavelists

ofphysiciansandmedicalfacilities

whichU.S.Governmentpersonneluse.

Tocheckonoutbreaksofinfectious

diseasesabroad,consulttheinfectious

diseasessectionoftheWorldHealth

Organization(WHO)website.

Getting Help If Needed

Obtainingmedicaltreatmentand

hospitalcareabroadcanbeexpensive,

andmedicalevacuationtotheU.S.can

costmorethan$100,000.U.S.medical

insuranceisgenerallynotaccepted

outsidetheUnitedStates,andSocial

Security,Medicare,andMedicaiddo

notprovidecoverageforhospitalor

anymedicalexpensesoutsidethe

UnitedStates.Checkwithyourhealth

insuranceprovidertoseeifandinwhich

circumstancesandcountriesyouwillbe

coveredoverseas.Yourhealthinsurance

providermayalsorequireyoutoprovide

notificationofyourtravelbeforeyou

departtheUnitedStatesandforany

treatmentbeforeit’sprovided.

Ifyourinsurancepolicydoesnot

coveryouabroad,itisagoodidea

toconsiderpurchasingashort-term

policythatdoes.Therearehealthand

otherinsurancesspecificallydesigned

andconsiderpurchasingtriportravel

insurance.Manycreditcard,travel,and

tourismcompaniesoffertravelprotection

packagesforanadditionalfee.

Getting Started

CaravelleTravel,ownedbyourformer

mayorAl&VilmaPinheiroandPintello

Travel,ownedbyRod&MarianPintello

ofPintelloComedyTheaterarebuttwo

ofthemanygreatsourceslocally.Ifyou

prefertoventuretoworldsunknownon

yourown,theInternetisatyourservice.

tocovertravel.Checkoncoveragein

caseofcancellation.Youdon’twantto

losemoneybecauseanemergencyforces

youtopostponeorcancelyourtrip.

Exceptforticketsonregularlysched-

uledairlines,almostanytravelpack-

ageyoupurchasewillhaveapenalty

forcancellation,andsomecompanies

givenorefundatall.Takecarefulnote

Don’t let age keep you from exploring — it’s good for your heart and your soul!

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A Time For Wine

Have you been to any of the local wine events: Santa

Clara Valley Wine Association Passport Weekend, the

Gilroy Downtown Business Assocation Art & Wine Stroll,

Pinot Paradise or the Vintners Festival, this year? If not, then you

have missed the “kick-off” of the new season for fine wines.

You still have a chance to join in on the festivities. The wineries

of Santa Clara Valley jumped into Spring in a grand and glorious

way – by conducting tastings of all of their new wines.

From Solis, Sarah’s Vineyards and Fortino wineries on Hecker

Pass Road, to Martin Ranch and Fernwood Cellars on Redwood

Retreat Road, to Avery Family, Jason Stephen’s, Kirigin Cellars

and Sycamore Creek wineries on Watsonville Road, the crowds

have begun to sip, sample and savor our wonderful, local winery

offerings. And there is still plenty of new and exciting offers for you

to get in on as well.

I recently had the opportunity to stop in at a few of these

wineries to sample the new vintage and here are a few that you

might want to look for:

At Solis Winery, they are tasting a delightfully refreshing

2012 Vin Roseo (pink wine from Sangiovese grapes), their gold

medal-winning 2008 Syrah and 2009 Seducente (red blend of

Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot). Be sure to check out Richard’s

great barbeque while you’re there.

At Aver Family, the Viognier (called “Benevolent”) was quite

crisp and tasty, with equally wonderful big reds (“Family Album,”

a Rhone blend, and “Blessings,” an intense Petite Sirah). John

Aver has created an oasis that reeks of family, friends and fun

times. His Syrahs and blends are well worth the trip to find the

perfect boutique winery.

At Fortino Winery don’t miss the gold medal-winning

“Mirabella,”a tasty red blend. Gino just oozes Italian hospitality

and joy of life. He says “every day is Saturday and Sunday for

me. I enjoy them “immensely.” Check it out! He’s a trip.

Martin Ranch Winery is offering their delicious new reds,

(Cabernet Franc, Dos Rios Cabernet Sauvignon and Lester Syrah)

along with a new, crisp, Sauvignon Blanc. Therese and Dan do

their thing every 3rd weekend of the month. Be sure to check out

their calendar of events for their wonderful wine adventures.

Fernwood Cellars offers the refreshing 2011 Chardonnay,

along with a fabulous 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, and don’t miss

one of my favorites, the 2009 Santa Cruz Mountain Zinfandel.

Open every 1st and 3rd weekend, the wooded setting in the quiet

solitude of Redwood Retreat Road is worth your time to find the

wonderful wines and hospitality.

Sycamore Creek offers a state-of-the-art modern approach to

wine-making with terrific results, in a rustic setting. Be sure to ask

Bill Holt about “phenolic profiling,” his modern day approach to

making better wines “in the vineyard.”

Sarah’s Vineyard is open daily from 12 to 5 and produces

some of the best Pinots in the area as well as some very fine

Rhone wines. Check out their Grenache wines also.

This is just a sampling of the many, new and wonderful

offerings that our local wineries are producing, so give our locals

a chance to impress you with their great new products for 2013.

And be sure to check with the wineries, in advance, for tasting

times as the can vary each week. See you on the “wine trail.”

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The story of El Camino dates

back to Roman times when people

from the interior of Spain walked

past Santiago to the ocean. In

Christian times, it became a

pilgrimage to the cathedral of

Saint James the Apostle, who

is said to be to have walked to

Spain preaching the gospel. It

is believed that he is also buried

there.

In 2012, 192,488 people

traveled El Camino; 164,778 on

foot and 22 in wheel chairs. Most

of the “pilgrims” were from Spain,

but 7,071 were from the US!

57% were male and 43% female.

The most popular starting point is

Sarria, Spain, a shorter 78-mile

trek, where almost 21% start.

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LEFT: The Four Gilroy Amigo (l-r): Manolo Diaz, Ed Mitchell, Larry Marques, and Emilio De Sousa with Manolo’s brother, Jose Carlos Diaz at the base of the Catedral in Santiago de Compostela. ABOVE: On the road to Camino de Santiago.

A distinctive scalloped symbol marks the way along the El Camino de Santiago.

Buen Camino

TheWayBy Larry J. Mickartz Photography By Manolo Diaz

Four local guys, average age 69, decide to go on a 20-day walk of 300 miles across Spain.

Itsoundslikeastorylineforabookormovie

butitistrue!Itstartswithfourfriends,

ManoloDiaz,EdMitchell,EmilioDeSousa

andLarryMarques,meetingatFirstStreet

Coffeeaftertheirmorningwalks.Their

averageageis69and,yes,theywalked

fromBurgostoSantiagodeCompostela,Spain.Googlemaps

saysthedriveis338miles!TheElCaminodeSantiagois

thelocationfora2011movieThe Way starringMartinSheen

andhisson,EmilioEstevez.EdMitchelsawthemovieovera

yearagoandeventuallyconvincedthemorningcoffeefriends

tomakethetrek.Otherlocalsflirtedwithjoiningbutonly

Manolo’sbrother,JoseCarlosDiaz,inSpainjoinedthem.

OurGilroyAmigosstartedinBurgoswhereabout2%of

theother“pilgrims”start.TheCaminoiswellmarkedwith

distinctivescallopedsymbols.TheGilroyAmigostraveledthe

CaminoFrancés,oneofthefourmajorcaminostoSantiago

deCompostela.OneofthegreattraditionsofElCaminois

thestampingoftheCaminopassportatthealberguesand

finallygettingacertificate,printedinLatin,atSantiagode

Compostela.

TheGilroyAmigosbegantheirjourneyonApril2.A

fewdaysbeforeleaving,therewassomehighanxietyand

anticipation.Theyhadcompletedtheirshoppingforclothing,

bootsandpacksandhadtakendayhikestotestequipment

andstamina—packsweighed15-20pounds.Motivation

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LEFT TOP: The Iron Cross or Cruz de Farrer where pilgrims leave a stone from home as a symbol of leaving past burdens. Other phots depict various stages of the Four Amigos’ walk in Spain: Often the there were beautiful vistas, and each day some good food and drink. When they stayed in an albergue, they often found the accommodations to be tight.

forthejourneyvariedfrombeingaphysicalchallengetobeingaspiritualjourney.Itwassomethingtheyallwantedtoaccomplishwhiletheystillcould.

OnthefirstdayoftheirwalktoSantiagoitwascoldand

provedtobeatoughintroductiontoElCamino.Ittook11

hourstowalkthefirst21miles!Forthewholefirstweek,the

Gilroypilgrimsexperiencedmud,rain,sleetandsnow.

Theyquicklylearnedthatitwasmoredifficultthanthey

hadanticipated.Thereweremanyelevationchanges…up

thehill..downthehill!Theylearnedthereweremanyrocks,

unevenpaths,wind,foganddifficultconditions.Theywere

plaguedwithtired,sorelegsandblisteryfeet..

Theyalsolearnedofthespecialbondofsupportand

comraderythatjusthappensbetweenfellowCaminopilgrims.

TheGilroypelegrinos,orpilgrims,usedahotelnowand

then,butsomeoftheirmostmemorablenightswereinthe

albergues(hostels)withotherpelegrinos.Thealbergues,

however,couldbealittlecrude.Facilitieswereoftenlimited

andsleepingarrangementnotalwaysthebest.Duringthe

day,thoseonthewalktrudgedalong,oftenalonewiththeir

thoughts,butintheevening,inthealbergues,theyshared

thejoysandpainsoftheday.InSantiago,onepilgrimfrom

WalnutCreekhostedahotelpartyforabout50pelegrinos!

Alongtheway,theGilroyAmigosbecamesomethingof

alegendamongtheotherpilgrims.Sincetheyoftendressed

inblack,theyweredescribedaskindofscaryortheMafia

group.Onegroupofyoungladiesmadeittheirmissionto

keepupwiththe“oldguys.”TheGilroyAmigoshadfun

withtheirreputationastheoldergroupuntilamucholder

womanpassedthemupwithoutapause.Thenumberof

crossesalongthewaystruckthemastheycametounder-

standthatacrossmarkedwheresomepilgrimhaddied!The

movie,The Way,withMartinSheendepictsthisalso.

Somepilgrimstakeonthehard-coreattitudeofazealot

pilgrim.TheGilroyAmigostookonamorerelaxedapproach

andthoroughlyenjoythelocalfoodanddrink.

ThefourGilroyAmigosplusJoseCarlosDiazarrivedin

SantiagodeCompostelaonApril24.MonoloDiazdescribes

itinhisblog:

We have arrived!

It was a bittersweet moment. Happy that the walking

was over and we had arrived at our destination as planned.

Sad that it was over and tomorrow won’t be the same. I was

a bit moved when I got my certificate at the pilgrim’s office.

An emotional moment.

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Buen Camino…and once again the four Gilroy Amigos are back at First Street Coffee.

Kathy Bisbee, Executive Director of CMAP, walked solo for nine and a half days,150 miles from Porto, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain in April 2013. She is already planning a second trip next year along the Camino Francés, the route taken by the Gilroy Amigos.

“The Camino is a camaraderie like no other. Everyone is on the Way for different reasons, but most are spiritual in nature. For me, I wanted to be outside, hiking, walking and connecting with nature. I was looking for a stronger relationship with myself, and with my higher power. I also wanted to meet other pilgrims, villagers, and have an international experience. This experience will have a lasting impression on me, and I am still processing all of the lessons learned and how to apply them in my day-to-day life here in the Bay Area.”

Backathome,theGilroyAmigosdescribethewalkasthe

experienceofalifetime.Theyallcommentonhowithas

changedthem.

SincereturningEdMitchellfeelsachange.Heismoreinthe

momentandismoreappreciative.Hehasseen“howsmallthe

worldis.”HewillsoonbemakingplanstowalkElCaminowith

hisdaughter.

LarryMarques,theoldestofthegroup,washappytospend

timewithfriends.HisfriendsfromGilroywerespecialbutso

werethemanynewfriendstheymet.

ApilgrimwhowasonhissixthjourneyalongElCaminosur-

prisedManoloDiazwhenhedescribedtheexperienceas“being

likeadrug.”Althoughdeclaringthathedoesn’twanttobeon

drugs,Manoloisplanningasecondpilgrimagewithhiswife.

EmilioDeSousafoundtheexperiencetobeveryspiritualand

profoundlypersonal.Itallcametogetherwhenheattendedmass

inthecathedral.Theexperiencebroughttearstohiseyesashe

sawtearsintheeyesofmanyothers!

Manolo Diaz’s Certificate of Completion (left) and Emelio DeSousa’s completed Passport which was stamped at significant locations along THE WAY.

http://www.lazysuzandesigns.com

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DecoratingYourTable

4thof July

Hardtobelievesummerishere!Sothatmeanswarmweather,BBQ’s,graduations,Dad’sday,andthe4thofJuly!Lotsoffunandlotstocelebrate.

PaulaandJoelGoldsmithwerekindenoughtoletususetheirbeautifulbackyardasoursettingfora4thofJulyBBQ.It’skindofanobrainiertousered,whiteandblueasacolortheme.BringinginanAmericanflagelementwithsomeverycoolwoodenpaintedflag“firecrackers”addsagreatpatrioticfeeltothedecor.SeasonalGarlicFestivalwineglassesfilledwithsomesangria,andlittleHerbieBobbleheads,bringsinourGilroysummerfeel,gettingusallreadyforourcity’sbiggestbash-TheGarlicFestival!

Gilroy Style

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Father’s Day Vintage Let’stalkaboutwhattodoforourdearolddadson

theirspecialday.HowaboutcreatingavintagefeelforyourFathersDaytable?Usingspecialitemsto

adornyourtabledecorisagreatwaytohelpdadremembersomespecialtimesandinviteyourgueststoshareinsomewonderfulmemorieswithyourfamily.

Thislovelytableissetoutatourantiquesandcollectiblesstore,TheBarnatHoeyRanch.Thiswonderfulbackdropofuniqueoldstuffistheperfectsettingforour“Dad”table.

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MemoriesWhatawonderfulsettingofJohnDeereplates!Tractorsnevergooutofstyle.Certainlybringsoutthefarmerineveryguy.Andhowaboutusingdifferentbeersteinsateachplacesetting?MyDadhasagreatcollectionsofsteinsfromaroundtheworld.Helovessharinghis“collecting”storieswithourguestsandtheybringbackspecialtravelmemoriesforhimaswell.Andservesomegreat

ManlyAccentsFlowersshouldn’tjustbeaMother’sDaything,Dadslikethemtoo!Mydad’sfavoritesarethesebeautifulsnowballs,sortoflikeahydrangeaIthink.HegrewtheseprolificallyinourbackyardwhenIwasakid.SowhenIfoundsomeatalocalfarmer’smarketIwassoexcitedtogetthemandusethemonmyFather’sDaytable!AndmyDadwastouchedbymyrememberingsuchaspecialthingtohim.

RememberAllanyonereallywantsistovisit,becomfortableandhavefun.Goodfood,drinkandfellowship,agoodrecipeforasuccessfulparty.Byusingsomegreatvintagepieces,notonlyareyouevokingsomecherishedmemories,youarecreatingsomenewones,andyourDadwillcertainlybeveryhappy!

beerofcourse,alwaysacrowdpleaser!AnotherfunthingtosharewithDad

issomespecialstuffthatreflectssomeofhishobbies.IhaveafunkycollectionofvintageAvoncolognebottles.TheonesIusedforthistableareallsportsrelated.MyDadisanavidsportsfan,sousingtheseoldbottlesagainstirredupsomegreatmemoriesofdaysgonebyandspecialtimessharedwithfamilyand

friends.AndmymomusedtobeanAvonladysoshereallygotakickoutoftheseoldbottles!

Also,puttingoutoldphotosofyouandyourdadisagreatwaytobringbackspecialthoughtsofspecialtimes.Maybeyouevenhavesomepicsofyourdadwithhisfather?WhenIbringtheseoutIalwayshearnewstoriesaboutmyDad’syoungerdays.Veryspecialindeed.

Iloveusingcolorfulclothnapkinsanytimeoftheyear.Theyalwaysaddalittleextraspecialtouchtoanytable,andarewaybetterforthatmanlydinneryou’resuretobefixing!Andtobereallyclever,foldthemtolooklikeaman’snecktie.Anotherwaytoaddthat“Dad”elementtoyourtabledecor!Soeasytodo,justgoogle“foldingyournapkinstolooklikeatie,”andyou’regoodtogo.

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1. Spend a fun-filled day at Gilroy Gardens2. Meet up with friends at Christmas Hill Park3. Swim at the Aquatics Center at Christopher High School ••4. Play with bubbles in the backyard5. Go on a Progressive Playground Scavenger Hunt6. Go on a trail walk from the Sports Park through Christmas Hill Park.7. Eat at Black Bear Diner on Teddy Bear Tuesdays8. Audition for new John Bisceglie play “Color My World”••9. Create Your Own Yogart Masterpiece at the YoghArt Shop on First Street10. Surprise a friend by decorating their driveway with chalk while they aren’t home11. Make (and eat) homemade popsicles12. Go to a Fun-n-Fit Summer camp at USA Sports ••13. Fly a kite14. Take a road trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium15. Set up and run through the sprinkler16. Take a family bike ride at a new location17. Play a game of baseball at one of Gilroy’s many parks18. Have a water balloon fight with another family19. Visit the Downtown Farmer’s Market — help mom/dad make dinner with fresh market produce20. Find some new books and videos at the Gilroy Library21. Plant flowers in outdoor containers and deliver them to friends22. Sign up for the “Kids Love Soccer” program ••23. Go for an ice cream at Fifth Street Coffee shop downtown24. Have a nighttime photo shoot with sparklers25. Get a summer pass and learn to play golf at Gilroy Golf Course Driving Range ••26. Have a shadow dance party in your driveway (wait until after dark, shine your headlights on the garage door, turn up your family’s favorite tunes and make your shadows dance on the garage door)27. Visit LJB Farms for some fresh produce and a walk back in time.28. Have a fun and noisy dinner at Chunk E. Cheese29. Cut watermelons in half and let the kids go at them with or without spoons30. Find a local food truck and have lunch 31. Participate in the 5th Annual Kids Triathlon on July 13, 2013 ••32. Pick your favorite park and perform a mini-service project by cleaning up any trash you see33. Find a park you haven’t been to and visit it34. Have lunch or dinner at Station 55 in Downtown Gilroy35. Sign up for the Lil Sportster Program (introduces 3-4 year olds to sports) ••36. Swim, swim, swim at the Gilroy High School Pool ••37. Get an ice cream at Baskin Robbins next to Nob Hill/Raley’s38. Get mom/dad to go with you on a Swan/Duck boat ride at Gilroy Gardens39. Go on a day trip to the Santa Cruz Boadwalk40. Participate in a day camp at Las Animas Veterans Park and Gilroy Gardens ••41. Download pictures to color from the Internet42. Paint the house/driveway with water43. Wash the family vehicles and don’t worry if everyone ends up soaked (adults included)44. Take a LEGO FUNgineering Camp and learn a little about engineering ••45. Camp out in the backyard (or in your living room)46. Play catch or soccer in the backyard47. Go to the movies and see The Croods or Epic48. Take a ride over Hecker Pass to Gizdich Farms for a great piece of pie49. Learn how to play a keyboard at The Music Academy Studios on Church Street ••50. Enjoy Gilroy’s beautiful summer weather!!!!

50 Things to Do with Your Kids This Summer

This information is brought to you by:

855 Moro Drive, Gilroywww.gokids.org

•• For more information, see the Summer 2013 Gilroy Recreation Department Activity Guide available on line at www.cityofgilroy.org.

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1. Spend a fun-filled day at Gilroy Gardens2. Meet up with friends at Christmas Hill Park3. Swim at the Aquatics Center at Christopher High School ••4. Play with bubbles in the backyard5. Go on a Progressive Playground Scavenger Hunt6. Go on a trail walk from the Sports Park through Christmas Hill Park.7. Eat at Black Bear Diner on Teddy Bear Tuesdays8. Audition for new John Bisceglie play “Color My World”••9. Create Your Own Yogart Masterpiece at the YoghArt Shop on First Street10. Surprise a friend by decorating their driveway with chalk while they aren’t home11. Make (and eat) homemade popsicles12. Go to a Fun-n-Fit Summer camp at USA Sports ••13. Fly a kite14. Take a road trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium15. Set up and run through the sprinkler16. Take a family bike ride at a new location17. Play a game of baseball at one of Gilroy’s many parks18. Have a water balloon fight with another family19. Visit the Downtown Farmer’s Market — help mom/dad make dinner with fresh market produce20. Find some new books and videos at the Gilroy Library21. Plant flowers in outdoor containers and deliver them to friends22. Sign up for the “Kids Love Soccer” program ••23. Go for an ice cream at Fifth Street Coffee shop downtown24. Have a nighttime photo shoot with sparklers25. Get a summer pass and learn to play golf at Gilroy Golf Course Driving Range ••26. Have a shadow dance party in your driveway (wait until after dark, shine your headlights on the garage door, turn up your family’s favorite tunes and make your shadows dance on the garage door)27. Visit LJB Farms for some fresh produce and a walk back in time.28. Have a fun and noisy dinner at Chunk E. Cheese29. Cut watermelons in half and let the kids go at them with or without spoons30. Find a local food truck and have lunch 31. Participate in the 5th Annual Kids Triathlon on July 13, 2013 ••32. Pick your favorite park and perform a mini-service project by cleaning up any trash you see33. Find a park you haven’t been to and visit it34. Have lunch or dinner at Station 55 in Downtown Gilroy35. Sign up for the Lil Sportster Program (introduces 3-4 year olds to sports) ••36. Swim, swim, swim at the Gilroy High School Pool ••37. Get an ice cream at Baskin Robbins next to Nob Hill/Raley’s38. Get mom/dad to go with you on a Swan/Duck boat ride at Gilroy Gardens39. Go on a day trip to the Santa Cruz Boadwalk40. Participate in a day camp at Las Animas Veterans Park and Gilroy Gardens ••41. Download pictures to color from the Internet42. Paint the house/driveway with water43. Wash the family vehicles and don’t worry if everyone ends up soaked (adults included)44. Take a LEGO FUNgineering Camp and learn a little about engineering ••45. Camp out in the backyard (or in your living room)46. Play catch or soccer in the backyard47. Go to the movies and see The Croods or Epic48. Take a ride over Hecker Pass to Gizdich Farms for a great piece of pie49. Learn how to play a keyboard at The Music Academy Studios on Church Street ••50. Enjoy Gilroy’s beautiful summer weather!!!!

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Gilroy’sfirsthospital,founded

byDr.JonasClark,wasa

privatelyoperatedfacility,

establishedin1898inan

officebuildingatMontereyandFifth

Streets.In1904itwasmovedtoalarger

spaceoncehousingMissSeverance’s

Academy,locatedonRailroadStreet.A

nurse’strainingschoolwasestablished,

headedbyMarieClark,Dr.Jonas’sdaughter.

Foritsera,theprivatehospitalwaswidely

regardedasprovidingup-to-datemedical

servicesforthesmallcommunity.

AlthoughGilroy’sprivatehospital

couldhandleroutineemergenciessuchas

maternitycases,appendectomies,gunshot

At Last, a Hospital for GilroyBy Elizabeth Barrett

woundsandfractures,moresevereinjuries

andmajorsurgerieshadtobetransported

allthewaytoSanJosefortreatmentina

better-equippedmajorhospital.

Whenhisson,Dr.JohnClark,

purchasedthebuildingforafamilyhome,

Dr.Jonascloseddownhisprivatehospital,

andoncemoreSouthCountyresidents

wereforcedtolooktoSanJoseformedical

needsbeyondalocalofficevisitorat-home

delivery.

TheGilroyChamberofCommerce

firstintroducedresidentstotheideaof

fundingapublichospitalinApril1922.

Acommitteewasformedtobegina

subscriptioncampaign.

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Firstcostestimateswerearound

$50,000tobuildahospitalwith

25roomsplusaward.Thefirstsite

consideredwaslocatedatThirdand

ChurchStreetswheretheoldgrammar

schoolwasabouttobetorndown.

Despitethoseearlymeetingsand

planningsessions,Gilroydidn’tgetits

firstpublichospitaluntilJuly1929.The

attractive,Mediterranean-stylestructure,

whichstillstandsonFifthStreetbetween

CarmelandPrincevalleStreets,wasbuilt

bycommunitysubscriptionsandlarge

matchingdonationsfromwell-known

localseedgrower,LinwoodWheeler,for

whomthehospitalwasnamed.

Aphilanthropist,Wheelerhad

purchasedtheA.J.PietersSeedCompany

ofHollisterin1910,renamingitthe

Pieters-WheelerSeedCompanyand

relocatingtheenterprisetoGilroy.

InAugust1926amajorhospital

subscriptiondrivefinallywentinto

effect,spurredbya$25,000donation

fromMr.andMrs.Wheeler.Byearly

1928,therushwason.“Youmightbe

thefirstonetoneedsuchaninstitution

asonecannevertellthesedayswhen

theywillbestrickenorknockedover

byanauto,”aneditorialadmonishedits

readers.Ittooktwoyearstoamassthe

upgradedcostestimateof$100,000to

startconstruction,withWilliamRadtke

hiredasthecontractor.

Varioussiteswereconsideredfor

thestructure,meanttooccupyaquiet,

residentialpartoftown.Anorchard

betweenFourthandFifthStreetsout-

sidethecitylimits,aranchonBodfish

Road,asitewestoftheCatholic

Church,andabusinessblockatthe

cornerofSixthandEigleberryStreets

wereconsideredbeforethecommittee

chosethenewhospital’sFifthStreet

location.Bythen,thepacetofinishthe

lastofthefundinghadthecommunity

fireduptoreachitsgoal.

Duringthefinaltwoyearsofthe

funddrive,inpreparationfordesigning

themostup-to-datehospitaltosuit

Gilroy’sneeds,acommitteeofcitizens

andlocalphysicianstraveledaround

thestate.Inall,over25hospitalsof

varyingsizeswerevisited.

Whenready,WilliamH.Weeks,

architectofmanyofGilroy’sprominent

buildings,washiredtodesignthenew

hospital.Thetwo-wingedstructure,

at10,144squarefeet,heldmajorand

minorsurgeryunits,anemergency

room,amaternitywardandnursery,

andatwo-storycentralsectionwith

officesonthemainfloorandnurses’

quartersupstairs.

Astayinoneofthe24privateand

semi-privaterooms,manywithfull

privatebaths,wouldcost$3perday.

Roomfeaturesincludedanelectric

nursecallbuttonandaradiowithear-

phones,consideredinnovativeandthe

firstoftheirkindinthestate.

WheelerHospital’sgrandopening

washeldonJuly27,1929.The

ChamberofCommerceheldabarbecue

onthehospital’sfrontlawn.Speeches,a

streetdanceandpublictoursinsidethe

newbuildingcompletedthefestivities.

AradioreportercamedownfromSan

Josetobroadcastthecommemoration.

“Itwillbethemostcompletehospital

ofitssizeinthestateandwillbea

valuableadditiontoourgrowingcity,”

thelocalnewspapernoted.

WheelerHospitalservedthe

communityfor30years.Bythelate

1950s,Gilroy’spopulationhadtripled.

Thehospital’sonceprivateandsemi-

privateroomswereoftenforcedtohold

athirdbedtoaccommodatepatient

overloads.Nurseshadtoworkinoverly

crowdedconditions,especiallywhen

movingmedicalequipmentabout.

Onceagain,Gilroycitizensroseto

thechallenge.Afteranothercommunity

funddrive,anew35-bedWheeler

Hospital,locatedbehindtheoriginalbut

facingSixthStreet,wascompletedand

dedicatedonMay5,1962.

Today,Gilroy’soriginal1929Wheeler

Hospitalbuildingislistedonthe

NationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces.

ThequietlyelegantMediterranean

stylebuildingstillsitsinapeaceful

neighborhood,surroundedbyan

expansivelawnandmatureshadetrees.

Andevennow,olderGilroyansstill

harborfondmemoriesofbabiesborn

andsurgeriesperformedatthecozy

structurewhere,inanotherdayand

time,theyweresuretorunintofriends

andneighbors,perhapsascloseasabed

inthenextroom.

Photo courtesy of Gilroy Museum

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LEFT: Wheeler Manor Director, Mary Lou Mazzone with Kurt Michielssen, Pinnacle Bank in front of storyboard that documents the transformation from Wheeler Hospital to Wheeler Manor.

RIGHT: Roberta Hughan,former Gilroy Mayor addresses the attendees at the celebration festivities.

Dennis Lalor, South County Housing Director shares a moment with Mayor Don Gage.

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Celebrating A Second Life

WheelerManortodayisaseniorresidential

center.Initspreviouslifeitwastheoneand

onlyhospitalinGilroyandtheprecursorto

SouthValleyHospital,whichhassincebecomeSaintLouise

RegionalHospital.Ablockinsize,itisborderedbyHanna

andPrincevallestreetsandFifthandSixthStreets.

OnApril10,2013,WheelerManorcelebratedits20th

Anniversaryasaseniorresidentialcenter.SouthCounty

Housing(SCH)managesthefacilityandhasitsmainoffices

onthegrounds.Thereare109residentialunitsintheManor

with22intheoriginalhospitalbuilding.Thereisalwaysa

waitinglistforopenings.

ThecelebrationsfocusedonalunchforManorresidents

andaninterestinggroupofcommunityfolks.Notableamong

theinvitedguestswerecurrentGilroyMayor,DonGageand

formermayor,RobertaHughan.Inadditiontotheirlinkas

amayorofGilroy,DonandRobertasharedaconnectionto

Wheeler.BothwerebornatWheelerHospital!

WheelerManorstartedoutasWheelerHospital,which

openedin1929.ItisthedistinctiveWilliamH.Weeks

designedSpanishrevivalbuildingfacingFifthStreet.In1962,

anextension,thenowfamiliarbuildingonSixthStreet,was

added.Inthelate80’s,asSouthValleyHospitalwasbeingbuilt,

severaldeveloperswerelookingtoreworkthesite.Community

rejectionofthedevelopersplans,apushforthepreservationof

thehistoricalstructureandtheneedformoreseniorhousing

resultedintheredesignofthefacilityintotheWheelerManor,

andtheseniorresidentialcenteritistoday.

ManyresidentsofWheelerManorattendedtheluncheonon

April10includingthreelong-timeresidentsFrancesTraynor

since1994,EvaSavorsince1995,andManuelDariassince

1999.Localrestaurantsandmerchantsdonatedthelunch.

TheeventwasorganizedbyacommitteeofManorresidents,

includingCaroleChiles,PresidentoftheWheelerResident

Council,andstafffromSouthCountyHousing.

By Larry J. Mickartz

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How does a person get to the position of being on the board of directors? Thirty Five Years of Leadership equals Thirty Five Summers of Fun

Toanswerthatquestions,Istartedwiththisyear’sPresident Dr. Dennis Harrigan.HefirstbecameinvolvedintheFestivalin1989withRodKelleyPrincipalGeneSakahara;theirassignmentwastohandout

freewater.Dennisreferstohimselfasafungusbecausesince1989heworkedinsignsforfouryears,servedontheadvisorycommittee,workedinGourmetAlleyandultimatelywasrecruitedbyEleanoreWorkmantotheCook-OffStagein1992.Hewasthenelectedtotheboardofdirectors,whereheservedasvicepresidentandnowpresident.StartinglastNovemberDennisledtheboardofdirectorsinsettinggoalswhileworkingwiththepreviousboardofdirectorstoinsuregoodcommunications.Heandhiswife,Renee,alsoadedicatedvolunteer,areavidoutdoorfolks.

In1979,theyearofthefirstFestival,GarlicFestivalVice President Vito MercadowasacourtesyclerkatNobHillFoods.In1990,hewaspromotedtostoredirector.In2000,MikeDavis,afriend,

recruitedhimtoworkinGourmetAlley.Theywentontobecomeco-chairsofGourmetAlleywheretheyledtheGourmetAlleyteaminoneofthehighestgrossingyearsinhistoryoftheFestival.Vito’swife,Debbie,hasbeenthechairofthedemostageinGourmetAlleyforthelast6years.Vitouseshisvacationtimetoworkfor

theFestival,whichtakesatleasttheweekoftheFestivalandtheweekfollowing.VitogetsagreatamountofgratificationforviewingtheaccomplishmentsoftheFestival.HeisproudofthefactthattheorganizationisvolunteerdrivenandacknowledgesitisthatdynamicthatiscrucialtotheFestival’ssustainedsuccess.

Vito,inreferringtoPatrickLencioni’sbook,saysthattheteamof100thathedirectsatNobHillisreallynodifferentthanwhatoccurswiththeGarlicFestival.Bothsucceedbecausetheyarehumanandworkatputtinganemphasisontrust,workingthroughconflict,havingcommit-mentandaccountabilitywhicharekeytobuildingownershipintheorganization.

Steve Padilla ChairpersonoftheGarlicFestivalAdvisoryBoard,beganhisinvolvementwiththeFestivalin1984whenhesoldbeerandcollectedtrash.Steveisveryclearabouthisinvolvementin

theFestival“whencalledhewillserve”andthathehasdone;beer,trash,signs,Cook-OffStage,advisoryboard(twice)andnowtheboardofdirectors.Hesayshewillalwaysfindsomethingtodo.StevebringsgreatexpertisetotheFestival.HewasthefirecaptainassignedtospecialeventswiththeCityofSanJose—TapestrynTalent(80,000-90,000),JazzFestival(90,000),andHeritageFestival(110,000)—wereunderhisjurisdiction.StevesaysthoseeventsarecommerciallydrivenasopposedtotheGarlicFestivalwhichisvolunteerdriven.HegetsagreatsenseofsatisfactionoutofhisinvolvementandheisnotevenaresidentofGilroy.Hefeelsthattheboardsetupisgreatformeaningfuldialogevenwhenthereisdisagreement.Henotesthathewantstopassonwhathehaslearnedtothenextsetofvolunteers.

James H. Amos Jr. CEO, Mail Boxes

Etc. says that Patrick Lencioni’s book

“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” is a

must read for any leader that has come

to grips with the fact that no one makes

progress — much less succeeds — alone.

This is a perfect way to begin my dis-

cussion on the leadership of the Gilroy

Garlic Festival. The Festival founders,

Rudy Melone and Don Christopher, had

the vision and commitment while Val

Filice had the culinary expertise. But the

three of them knew from the beginning

that they could not do it alone.

One can ask: “How can the vision

of the founders be sustained and new

ideas be fostered over the years?” Rudy’s

prophesy was the need to change the

leadership (term limits) on an ongo-

ing basis. It was felt that it would bring

new energy and new ideas to the board

leadership.

By Sam Bozzo

Photos provided by theGilroy Garlic Festival AssociationBill Strange

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How does a person get to the position of being on the board of directors? Mike WonzonggraduatedfromGilroyHighin1985.Itwasn’tuntil2009thathewasrecruitedby2010GarlicFestivalPresidentGregBozzo(hisacross-the-streetneigh-bor)toworkutilitiesonthe

WednesdaybeforetheFestival.HedidsuchagoodjobthatfollowingtheFestivalhewasnamedChair.Soonthereafter,hiswife,Jennifer,becametheChairoftheChildren’sArea.Mikefeelsthattheboardfunctionswellwithagoodmixofexpertise.HeconsidershimselfafiscalconservativealongsidePastPresidentRandyCosta,currentlyontheboard.HeappreciatestheleadershipofPresidentDennisHarriganandthegoal-settingprocessthatDennisputintoplaceatthebeginningofhisterm.Whileworkingutilities,hegottoknowalotoftheothervolunteerswhichhefeelsisessentialinmakingateamfunctioneffectively.MikefeelsgoodthattheFestivalisanopportunitytogivebacktothecommunity.

IhaveknownnewboardmemberDeanna Franklinformanyyears.Herfirstvolun-teerassignmentstartedatage7workingwithhermother,JodyOrnellas,andlongtime

volunteerCarlSwankinvolunteerhos-pitality.ShecleanedtablesandlatersoldprogramsforGilroyHighFieldHockey.Likemanyofus,Deannaseesitasafamilyaffair.Hersons,aswellashusband,Dave,arealltotallycommittedtotheFestival.

DeannasaysthereisalottoknowabouttheinnerworkingsoftheFestival.TheretreatatthebeginningofhertermwasveryhelpfulinunderstandingtheroleofStrategicPlanning—PastPresidents,theAdvisoryBoardandtheFestivalBoardofDirectors.ShefeelsthatherfouryearsontheCookOffStage,aswellasbeinginvolvedwithLeadershipGilroyandservingasPresidentoftheGilroyRotaryClub,weresignificantinpreparingherforherjobontheFestivalBoardofDirectors.Theenvironmentoftheboardistrustingandcomfortablewhichmakesitsuitableforopendiscussion.

BobDealrecruitedMike Zukowskitoworkparking20yearsago,andtherehestayed.HewasAssociatePastoratSouthValleyCommunityChurch;thusthesourceofmanyvolunteers.Mike’s

gratificationistoseethosewhostartedatayoungagearenowtheleaders.Themoneyraisedonthatoneweekendayearhasprovidedanopportunityforyoungpeopletoexperiencegrowth,educationandnewexperiences.MikeseestheGarlicFestivalasaphaseofcommunitybuildingthatbuildsanimmunesystemthatmakesforahealthyenvironment.Hefeelsthattheessenceofahealthycommunityistheinter-connectednessofitspeopleandtheorganizationstheyrepresentandtheprogramsthatarecreatedandmaintained.Mike’sexpertiseinparkingisinvaluableashomedevelopmentcontinuesaroundtheFestivalgroundsandtheneedforadditionalparkingisessentialtotheFestival’ssuccess.Asweallknow,garlic,asaregularpartofourdiet,makesforahealthybody;theteamworkofthevolunteersandtheorganizationsmakeforahealthycommunity.

Judy LazarusmovedtoGilroyfromSalinasin1987.Shebasicallydidn’tknowanyonewhenshevolun-teeredtoworkingarlicbread.ShethenworkednineyearsintheChildren’sArea.She

wasmentoredby2003GarlicFestivalPresidentJanieMardesich.ShewasGarlicFestivalPresidentin2007.Thisyear,shewasappointedtotheBoardbyPresidentDennisHarrigantoserveone-yearasliaisontoGourmetAlley.

JudyisanotherexampleoftheBoard’sabilitytosupportthecommitteesandstaffduringtheFestival.HerworkwiththeGilroyFoundationisanassettotheFestivalboard.Shebringsenergyandhistoryofcommunityservicetotheboardandgetsgreatsatisfactionfromhertimeserved.HergoalwhensheleftSalinaswastobeclosertohomeinSunnyvale.Nowshesays“Ican’tseelivinganyplacebutGilroybecauseitispurejoy.”

Randy Costa wasPresidentin1999.HeisnowbackontheBoardafterbeingselectedbyhispeersofpastpresidentsforatwo-yearterm.RandysaysthattheGarlicFestivalisnodifferent

thanrunningabusiness.Heandhisbrother,Steve,alongwithDonandBillChristopherarepartnersinHeadstartNurseries.OneofRandy’sfirstjobsattheFestivalwaspickingupafoodwriterattheairport.HealsoworkedintheChristopherRanchboothsellinggarlic

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Declare war on “energy gluttons”

Battlefield strategy:Energy Efficiency above all, by attacking these energy gluttons:

If you are contemplating solar for your home or business, make sure you have identified your enemy, totally & completely. Find your energy gluttons and attack them where they are. Implement an energy efficiency strategy by eradicating “ALL” the energy gluttons, in your home or business. This will decrease your overall electric demand, reducing both your solar system size and cost, giving you the “biggest bang for your energy buck!” Once action is taken to minimize or eradicate these nefarious energy gluttons, then commission “solar power” to finish the job, and win the energy war forever!

An Energy Efficiency foothold established, Gluttons “captured!

Now bring in Solar to win the war!

Designing the right system to handle your escalating cost of energy will “win the energy war.” An experienced solar integration company can help you achieve that goal. Remember, the baseline you are charged from the utility company is usually a fee regulated by the public utility commission. Once you move into the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th tiers, it’s “open season” for the utilities, and your bill increases dramatically. This is where Solar can significantly, “save the day.” Solar is now reasonably priced, and with careful planning and “right-sizing” of your system, you may be able to recoup your investment in as little as five years!

Attack the gluttons —Implementanenergysavingsplan,assessyourhomeorbusinesslocationandroof,selectqualitypanelswithasoundwarrantyandtherightcompanywithaprofessionalexperiencedstaffandyoutoocansay……

Mission Accomplished!

Information Provided by PamelaGarcia,CEOAffordableSolarRoofs,ServingSouthCountysince1995

Glutton Number One:Inadequate insulation.

Didyouknowthat35%ofyourenergyislostthroughtheroof,wallsandwindows?Haveyoumadetheswitchyetfromtheinefficientwindowsofthepast?Whatabouttheunseengluttonslikewall,atticorfloorinsulation?25%ofahome’sheatlossisthroughtheroof.Byproperlyinsulatingyourattic,(14”ormore)youcansubduetheinsulationgluttonforarelativelysmallinvestmentofa$1,000orless!Thiswillsaveyoumoneyinstantlyonyourheatingandcooling.

Glutton Number Two:Inefficient appliances.

EradicatetheHVAC(Heating,VentilationandAir-Conditioning)glutton.HasyourHVACsystembeencheckedforleaksand/orperhaps,ductsthathavecomeloose?Shouldn’tyouexchangetheolderunit,forahighefficiencyorzonalheatingandcoolingstrategy?Whataboutthose

appliances,likerefrigeratorsandfreezers?Irecallonecustomerwhosimplyunpluggedtheir25yearoldfreezerinthegarage,andsaved$45permonthontheirelectricbill!LookforthosecamouflagedgluttonsandmakethemyourP.O.W.’s.Thetimetostrikeisnow!

Glutton number three:Lighting.

Oldincandescentlightbulbsaregluttonsaswell,withupto98%oftheenergytheyconsumeiswastedasheat,notlight.Compactfluorescentlightbulbs,ontheotherhand,average75%moreefficiencythanincandescentlights.Additionally,ifyoudecidetogoonestepfurtherbyengaginginLED(light-emittingdiode)lights,these“battlebuddies”areupto90%moreefficientthanincandescentandcouldpotentiallysaveanadditional7%peryear,ahugesavings,particularlyforcommercialusers.Finally,ifnotintheroom,engageinhand-to-handcombatandturnthelightsoff!

Energy Efficiency Solar

Energy Gluttons