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From the Editor
As we put the final touches on this issue we are getting ready to fly off to Kauai for the destination wedding of our very dear friends , Linda Pond and Kevin Godden . They are an amazing couple and we wish them every happiness as husband and J . Chris Mickartz wife .
Speaking of husband ’ s , I think mine is getting a little out of hand . I may have to take that camera away from him . I think he took over a thousand photos of the 4th of July alone . Now , that shouldn ’ t be a problem except I have so many photos to pick from for each issue that it ’ s hard to not place them all and we just don ’ t have that many pages . Having said that , I hope you enjoy the ones that made the cut for this issue .
There ’ s alot happening in this little community of Morgan Hill . The Community Happenings section ( pages 8-15 ) is full of fun filled activities that took place in the past couple of months . And the Freedom Fest … what an amazing group of events ( see pages 26-32 ). We are always pleased when we can highlight the people who make these over the top events happen — the volunteers . They deserve a big thank you for all the hard work they do in order to provide such amazing venues .
Larry and I were out walking around in downtown Morgan Hill one day and so enjoyed visiting a few of the businesses that we decided we would share our stroll with you ( see pages 18-19 ). We especially enjoyed visiting Villa Mira Monte during the Antiques photo exhibit put on by the Morgan Hill Photography Club .
One of the people that we have enjoyed meeting and getting to know in Morgan Hill is Janet Thompson . What a delight ! She and her husband Mike are just the warmest , most welcoming people we have ever met . And not only can Janet sing , but she writes her own songs . We ’ ve attended a number of events where we have had the pleasure of listening to her and she never disappoints .
Then there ’ s Majid Bahriny , owner of Mama Mia ’ s . We ’ ve known Majid for a number of years ; not only an astute businessman but a huge supporter of all things community ( see pages 54-55 ).
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A MAGAZINE FOR AND ABOUT THE COMMUNITY OF MORGAN HILL
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InfoPOWER Communications 7446 Rosanna Street / Gilroy , CA 95020 Telephone : 408.848.6540 Email : jchris @ morganhilltoday . net
EDITOR J . Chris Mickartz
EDITORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Teri Nelson Rosy Bergin Lorraine Welk Laura Lundy Marilyn Librers Dennis Kennedy
Larry J . Mickartz Robin Shepherd Laura Wrede
WRITERS
Sherry Hemingway Christine Giusiana John Horner Laura Perry Jennifer Tate Rich Firato
Kelly Barbazette Stephanie Vegh Megan Griffin
PHOTOGRAPHY Larry J . Mickartz
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Aging Dorie U . Sugay Finance Daniel T . Newquist Real Estate Teri Nelson Mortgage Banking Jenny Boffy / Laura Lundy Home Improvement David Domenichini Gardening Debbie Barncord Insurance Carl C . Schindler Solar Pam Garcia
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