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by Julie Engelhardt Special to South Valley Newspapers

BIRTHS

Next week marks another Mother's Day. Honoring mothers includes

Just when it seemed like it might rain forever, the sun came out and the weather warmed up.

Can you find California on a map of the United Sates? How about

On a recent visit to Southern California I saw once again the magnificent Mission Santa Barbara.  This building is so architecturally pleasing and set in such a lovely spot it known as "Queen of the Missions."

I kept myself pretty busy this past weekend by working a few of the wine events I had mentioned in previous columns. Even though I was tired after many hours of work, I consider myself lucky. I was exposed to great food, wine, and most importantly, the people that make it all happen. I poured so much wine, my hands were stained a violet red by the time it was all done.

Would Cinco de Mayo be a day of much celebratory significance for Mexican-Americans if, back on May 5, 1862, more than 8,000 French men had invaded Mexico looking for low-end jobs such as picking produce or pruning hedges? Probably not.

Why that name?

All you remember about your child being an infant is the