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August 15, 2007
| Riding for a cause |
One Step Closer Therapeutic Riding hosts first poker run fund-raiser
By Jeanne Carbone Lewis
Staff Writer
The scene was Calero County Park where One Step Closer Therapeutic Riding’s first annual poker run and barbecue was taking place and the riders were a bevy of equestrians eager to support a good cause.
“It’s a gorgeous day out here,” said One Step Closer Program Director Landa Keirstead at the July 14 event. “We’ve had a lot of great community support. And it will be a lot of fun.”
One Step Closer Therapeutic Riding [OSC] opened its stable doors earlier this year to help individuals with physical or emotional disabilities and youth-at-risk at Calero Read more...
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Snake in the grass
Santa Clara County Parks boast a beautiful abundance of nature—but beware of the indigenous rattlesnake
By Jeanne Carbone Lewis
Staff Writer
Santa Clara County Parks boast a beautiful respite from urban life, but hikers need to take precautions when hiking because the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake calls the area home.
“Of all the times I’ve been to Almaden Quicksilver [Park], I’ve only run into a rattlesnake once back in 2002,” said photographer Ron Horii. “This picture is as close as I dared to get to the snake. I’ve seen more snakes in Santa Teresa Park. A Read more...
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