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A R T S
 Spotlight on the Arts
By Larry J. Mickartz
Recently some of us experienced a bit of an epiphany…there IS a lively arts scene in Gilroy.
IN SEPTEMBER, THE GILROY INTERIM CENTER FOR THE ARTS HOSTED A GAA-LA CREATIVE BLACK TIE CELEBRATION, which showcased the remodeled Gilroy Interim Center for the Arts. It was a fun night highlighting the remodel, largely funded by a generous donation from the Christopher family.. The new floors, lighting, storage and restrooms make for a much more usable facility. Other elements of the remodel include a paved parking lot, and outside lights. There was a little of everything there that night — from search lights to a red carpet and formals and tuxes to t-shirts and feathers! Some great wine, wonderful hors d’oeuvres, gorgeous flower arrangements and short speeches made for a wonderful evening.
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C O M M U N I T Y
And that's what I love about Gilroy!
By Sam Bozzo
 New People in our Community Making a Difference
I was curious as to how newcomers established themselves in Gilroy. So I started looking around the community and found a number of people who are relatively new to Gilroy and asked them why they chose Gilroy and what has been their experiences in making the community their home.
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L I F E S T Y L E S
Love Them Alpacas
By Larry J. Mickartz
 Some people have a plan and live life by it. For others, life is an adventure...you never know what is next. For Robin and Richard Vasquez of R&R Ranch, life is more adventure than plan. Robin worked through a career in the medical field and then did financial advising. When her father’s former prune orchard was no longer viable and the renters choose not to row crop it any longer, Richard and Robin went looking for something to raise on the 20 acres. Richard, an electrician by trade, who recently sustained a neck injury, put in a bid for horses. Robin had seen too many horse-related accidents in her emergency room days. Next they thought about cattle but Robin has a tendency to name animals so the thought of eating “Betsy” made them uncomfortable…and they only had 20 acres.
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L I F E S T Y L E S
Sig Sanchez
- Gentleman
- Farmer
- Public Servant
 Sitting in his family room/office, Sig talks with the clarity, insight and intelligence gained throughout his 91 years. He is surrounded by photos and mementos of his family and of a lifetime in the public light. Born in Hollister to parents from Spain, Sig and his ten siblings worked a farm just north of Soap Lake on Highway 152.
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 From the Editor
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It is so hard to believe that the holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving came and went in a flash and now Christmas and the New Year are just around the corner. I’m really looking forward to 2012 for a number of reasons. One, my daughter Stephanie and her husband, Frank, just moved their family to Gilroy — the twins (Izzy & Addie) and little baby Lexi. Two, my other daughter, Kristine and her husband, Oliver, will be giving me my first grandson in February. And three, my amazing father (John Albaugh, age 92) reminds me each day how much difference a smile can make. Together with my husband and business partner, Larry, they give me so many good things to look forward to.
This issue is just packed with wonderful and exciting people and events. One of my favorite people and a true pubic treasure, Sig Sanchez, shared some of his adventures with us. I’m always amazed at the years of dedication and the far reaching impact people like Sig have on our community.
Do you know what alpacas are? I thought they were llamas at first. Goes to show what I know — hey, from a distance, there are similarities. But up close, they are so much cuter. And, I found out by visiting R&R Ranch, they are also gentle. And their fleece is not only lighter and warmer than wool, it is also hypoallergenic. I’m hoping for a sweater made out of it for Christmas.
For years I’ve heard that Gilroy’s schools are just not good enough. In fact, my own children chose other places to live because of it. Well, that’s not the case any longer. Our schools are topping the API charts. And while we’re on the topic of education, be sure to review Gavilan’s Quarterly Report to the Community — new to Gilroy Today.
Entertainment anyone? Gilroy’s alive with all types of entertaining venues — from theater to jazz groups to blues; find options throughout this issue of Gilroy Today.
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E D U C A T I O N
St. Mary School celebrates 140th Anniversary
By Kelly Barbazette
 One hundred and forty years ago Gilroy was a dusty promise of a town – home to 2,000 people - on the brink of growth and progress. Two years earlier, locomotives pulled the first train into town over freshly laid twin bands of steel.
The year was 1871 and, at the corner of Monterey and Church streets, a Catholic school quietly opened its doors, welcoming its first students.
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