No rain on this parade
Gilroy’s Polar Express mobile Ice Cream Trolley and DJ made its Grand Debut at the Memorial Day Parade. This fun little ice cream trolley drove through the parade with its owners, husband and wife team, Kelli and Dave Aita, bumping beats, waving and smiling and introducing themselves to the community. “People were dancing in the streets and waving and smiling right back at us. It was an amazing community experience to be a part of,” Kelli said. “My grandfather was a merchant marine that was honored with two Purple Hearts in World War II and just passed last year at the age of 97. It was a great way to honor him on Memorial Day.” The Polar Express Ice Cream Trolley and DJ is available for private parties, weddings, fundraisers and any other event you can think of. For more information about the Polar Express, visit www.thepolarexpress.info or call (408) 595-3963.
A night out for the mamas
MommyJuice Wines hosted the 3rd annual Mom's Nite Out on May 9, at the Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin. The party gives moms a night off the Thursday before Mother's Day and includes wine, shopping, food, dancing and giveaways. Proceeds go to Family Giving Tree. At right are Claire McAdams, Megan Freiermuth, Christine Trice and Cheryl Durzy, founder of MommyJuice Wines.
Santos named a finalist for Handbag Designer Awards
Rachel Santos has been named a finalist for the 7th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards. A ceremony will take place June 19 in New York.
Affordable Solar Roofs receives award
GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, announced that Affordable Solar Roofs of Morgan Hill has received the prestigious GAF Master Elite™ Installation Excellence Award. With no property owner incidents or complaints, this coveted industry award recognizes Affordable Solar Roofs’s dedication to the highest level of quality installations.
Specialized offers Turbo bikes
Specialized Bicycle Components now offers the Turbo electric-assist bicycle to its dealers in the United States. The combination of pedal power and electric power gives the Turbo a top assisted speed of 27.9 mph. The Turbo delivers superhuman power to anyone who rides it: it's you, only faster. The Turbo creates an entirely new category of eBikes that we've named "Performance Urban." Turbo is a speed-focused, high-tech urban bike that looks and performs like a fast bike should and it just happens to have a motor. With a top speed of 27.9 mph, the Turbo is unquestionably fast. It's even fast standing still as the battery recharges in just two and a half hours. Every aspect of the design exudes speed, efficiency and style. At 50lbs (23kgs) the Turbo is not the lightest bike in the Specialized line, but it's arguably the lightest in its speed class
Articulate Solutions wins awards
Articulate Solutions has added to its trophy wall, taking home Gold and Silver awards in the prestigious 2013 Communicator Awards. The creative service agency won the Gold Award of Excellence for its logo design for Sassy Pooch, a Gilroy pet grooming salon and boutique, as well as the Silver Award of Distinction for logo design for 152 West Productions, a local video production company.
Clos LaChance introduces the new “Bistro Clos”
Clos LaChance Winery introduces Bistro Clos. Bistro Clos will provide guests with a restaurant-style experience within the winery setting. The menu has been developed in tandem with chef Lou Zulaica and Roy Froom, director of hospitality at Clos LaChance, certified wine educator and first level sommelier. Chef Lou is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. He has more than 20 years of fine dining experience. Reservations are required on Friday nights only and can be made by calling 1-800-ITS-WINE, ext. 106. Details: www.clos.com or call 1-800-ITS-WINE.
Michael Johnson appointed new ranch manager
Castro Valley Ranch announced the appointment of Michael S. Johnson as its new ranch manager. Michael succeeds Richard J. Neuenschwander (Rick). Michael manages all aspects of the ranch, including the cattle and hunting activities. Prior to joining the ranch, Michael served as the operational manager for 101 Livestock Market Inc. where for 19 years he managed facility operations, lease negotiations, maintained livestock facilities, ranches and water development projects. Michael will report to representatives of the family that has owned Castro Valley Ranch since 1979.
Adamo becomes member of President’s Circle
Debbie Adamo, sales associate with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Morgan Hill office, earned membership into the International President’s Circle. Adamo has been a Realtor with Coldwell Banker since January 2005. From 2007 on, she has earned several honors, including Morgan Hill Realtor of the Year in 2011. In 2011, she was the top agent in the Morgan Hill office, earning President’s Elite status. She continues to be one of the top agents in all of South County.
Associates awarded membership in Sterling Society
Debbie Corona, Lisa Cassara, Cindy Dominguez and Karen Fink, associates with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Gilroy and Morgan Hill offices, were awarded membership in the company’s International Sterling Society, an honor bestowed upon the top Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide.

















