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Stories in Dec. 24, 2014 – Jan. 6, 2015 issue of Morgan Hill Life

December 24, 2014 – January 6, 2014 issue of Morgan Hill Life

Photos by Marty Cheek Above left: Santa Claus takes the Christmas wish from a little girl during this year’s holiday parade. Above right: Residents admire the Morgan Hill Holiday Tree at the corner of Dunne Avenue and Monterey Road.

Holiday of Lights Parade

2014 MH parade captures the magic of the holiday season

Dozens spend the day laying wreaths on veterans’ graves

Celebrating Hanukkah in Morgan Hill

Editorial: A look back at 2014 and ahead to 2015 for Morgan Hill

Community Voices: Friends of the Morgan Hill Library celebrates a successful 40 years

 Calendar of Events

Santa Claus represents the spirit of giving and sharing in MH

Around Town with Robert Airoldi

Photos by Gaylis Ghaderi Above left: The U.S Marine Color Guard stands at attention at the laying of the wreaths. Above right: Hundreds of wreaths were placed on the graves of service men and women.

Wreaths Across America

Chamber of Commerce with Erin Machado: There are benefits to being a chamber member

Photo Op: Mixer at Courtyard Marriott

 Music in the Air with Mark Fenichel: Ring in 2015 with a fun New Year’s Even night filled with music

Dining profile: New bakery offering home-style ‘baked with love’ food for MH

Wine with Cindy Adams: ‘Tis the season for enjoying Champagne and sparkling wines

Q&A: Holiday Inn Express offers guests a pleasant stay in Morgan Hill

2015 Celebrate honorees get surprise recognition

Your Money with Dan Newquist: ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ gifts increase 1 percent this season

Photo by Marty Cheek The Holiday Inn Express & Suites staff in the lobby of the hotel.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

YAC – Developmental Assets: Developmental Assets can help our young people build character

Business profile: A passion for business came early for Earthtech’s entrepreneur

Pet Talk with Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay: Putting your obese pet cat on a diet requires time and effort

Photo op: Cecelia’s Closet collects toys for P.A. Walsh, San Martin/Gwinn students

Henry W. Coe State Park is a serene place to visit during the winter months. Publisher Marty Cheek recently took a December hike following a rain storm and shares photos from his excursion through the wilderness park located east of Morgan Hill. Top: storm clouds hang over a lone oak; right: branches from a dead tree along Corral Trail create a strange sculptural effect; bottom: the silhouette of oaks stands out against the sunrise sky; center left: a red-headed woodpecker stands guard over a stash of acorns inserted into a dead tree’s trunk.

Henry W. Coe State Park: After the storm

The Bigger Picture with Marty Cheek: Yes, Virginia, the spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Morgan Hill

Senior profile Al Peponis story

Walking with Sada at Coe Park on her December birthday anniversary

Register now for spring class at Gavilan College

Take a Hike with Mike: A view of Rosedin Park reveals the history of Anderson Reservoir

Photo essay: Henry W. Coe: After the storm