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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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