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Hiking Around Gilroy
The Amazing Trails That Surround Us
ABOUT THE COVER: Special Thank You to Teri Freedman for providing this amazing photo of a Ruby Crowned Kinglet that she photographed right here in Gilroy. See other Birds of Gilroy, page 12.
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Community Happenings
Spice of Life Award Recipients
Inside This Issue
16 2012 Tax Act
Gilroy CPA’ s Discuss Share Their Expertise
27 Everyone Has A Story
Meet Hamdy Abbass
29 Gilroy’ s Finest
Teacher Gina Chekouras
36 Hiking Fitness
Getting Ready To Enjoy Spring Hiking
42 Enjoying Award Winning Wines
Local Wineries Take Home The Gold
48 Downtown Happenings
Wine Stroll, Restaurants and Shark Tank
56 Easter Brunch
Classic Easter Pie Recipe
58 The First 90 Days As Mayor
Mayor Don Gage Shares Council Vision
60 Soccer In Gilroy
Ricardo Espinoza & Erin Gemar
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Featured Home
Mary Ann & John Sorci’ s Home
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Gilroy Lodge on the Hill
Elks Lodge Gets A Facelift
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Decorating For Easter
Setting Amazing Tables
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