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Youth crimes drop in Gilroy

LOCAL SCENE Gilroy police help Sonoma Gilroy firefighters couldn’t help fight the blazes in Sonoma because the department’s trucks are being repaired and it is shortstaffed, according to a city press release.

“At the time the call for mutual aid was received, the department had two engines being repaired and a third engine awaiting repair,” the city reported.

“Furthermore, at present the fire department is not 100 percent staffed, thus requiring the current staff to remain in Gilroy to provide maximum protection for the community.”

The GIlroy Police Department sent 15 officers who filled 16 12-hour shifts to assist the Sonoma County Sheriff’s office in handling calls for service, traffic control, and patrols to guard against potential looters, trespassers, and unauthorized parties in secured areas. As of today, the California National Guard has taken over all of the fixed-post positions in the areas affected by the fires and law enforcement services through mutual aid are being scaled back.

$2.5 MILLION GRANT GETS BIG RESULTS FOR SCHOOLS

By Brad Kava Editor

Hayes and Jenny Mosher, of Gilroy, first focused on the biggest victims.

“Our focus has been on large animals and livestock, but we’re also bringing some supplies for volunteers since they’re often staying up all night,” Hayes said.

The rapid spread of the fire rushed through and destroyed grasslands used as grazing grounds for livestock, leaving scarce food sources. To help fill the void, Hayes

Youth crime in Gilroy has dropped almost 50 percent over the past three years, after an intensive school program funded by a $500,000 a year grant, according to a report by the South County Youth Task Force.

Arrests of youths aged 11-–19 in Gilroy have dropped significantly—13 percent last year and 46 percent between 2013 and 2016. Last year, 169 youths were arrested by police compared to 195 in 2015 and 371 in 2012.

“I’m extremely happy about this,” said Bernice Aguilera, the Gilroy police officer who administers the $500,000-a-year grant for Gilroy and Morgan Hill schools. “This is a passion we have. Back in 2012 Chief Turner felt that arresting our way out of crime was a never-ending goal, so we really had to promote prevention and intervention programs to support our youth and families. Chief Smithee feels the same way.

“We’re ecstatic, we’re happy. We really hope this downward trend continues.”

The task force focuses efforts on an identified population of youth exhibiting high-risk behaviors, such as committing intentional acts of violence and gang lifestyles.

Some of the programs she administers include late-night gyms, tattoo removal, social activities and summer field trips.

Some of the biggest successes have been the result of a school program called restorative justice, which builds a circle of parents, students and counselors to mediate things such as school fights, bullying or students with serious problems.

When a student has been suspended and returns to school, they are greeted by a circle of people who can help ease their transition and work out the problems that led to them being suspended.

“A restorative circle will welcome them back,” said Aguilera. “We ask parents

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The Gilroy Downtown Business Association presents the 4th Annual Halloween Beer Crawl and Beer Crawl After Party on Saturday, Oct. 21 starting at 2pm. There will be 25 pour stations from craft breweries in downtown businesses. Breweries will feature three-ounce pours of delectable craft beers from local and well-known craft beer producers. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume and will receive a commemorative tasting glass and specially designed event map with coupons and incentives.

There are also special gifts for designated drivers at most pour stations. Tickets can be purchased online: http://bit.ly/2wzU9uw, at Shag Beauty Bar, Predators Archery and the Gilroy Welcome Center for $30 presale/ $35 this week, or on Saturday for $40 each.

Tickets include access to all pour stations in Downtown Gilroy. Beer Crawl After Party tickets can be purchased now for $10 the same locations now or $15 on Saturday.

The Beer Crawl After Party is a 21-and-over event featuring Chicano All-Stars, DJ Jimmy G and takes place beginning at 6pm at the District Theater, 7430 Monterey St.

GREAT PUMPKIN Santa Rosa resident Russ Pingrey’s 2,000-pound grand champion pumpkin at

the 27th annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off at Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Park in San Martin.

Pumpkin escapes fire SANTA ROSA MAN’S WINNER WEIGHS IN AT 2,000 POUNDS Scott Forstner Reporter

Days after devastating fires in the North Bay threatened to incinerate Russ Pingrey's 2,000-pound pumpkin—along with his Santa Rosa home—the gargantuan gourd earned the hobbyist grower the title of 2017 Grand Champion at the 27th annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off at Uesugi Farms in San Martin.

Pingrey’s giant pumpkin earned him a $14,000 paycheck (at $7 per pound).

“I thought I had a chance,” said Pingrey of his first-place gourd.

He had originally planned to enter

in the Half Moon Bay competition one week earlier, but he was delayed due to the the wildfires that surrounded his home and continue to burn. “I woke up Monday morning and there was fire all around me.”

The Tubbs Fire was only a half mile from his house Oct. 9, so his family packed up a tent trailer and were ready for evacuation orders, which came later that day.

His house and his prize pumpkins were in jeopardy.

“We evacuated but (the firefighters) were able to hold the line on Badger Road (about half a mile north). It was kind of a stressful time,” said Pingrey, a letter carrier by trade who also grows pumpkins on his one-acre property. “(The winning pumpkin) used to be called ‘Gourdo,’ but

after surviving the fire I changed its name to ‘Fireball.’”

Pingrey was able to return to his home on Monday, Oct. 9, after the evacuation orders were lifted.

With uncertainty the fires could threaten again, however, he was going to skip the San Martin competition as well.

“I wasn’t going to come, but my wife said, ‘Just go. We’ve (evacuated) twice before. We know what to do,’” Pingrey said.

Pingrey headed down to San Martin with “Fireball,” and ended up with the $14,000 top prize.

“There’s not a lot of people who have grown 2,000-pound or more pumpkins. I was very excited,” Pingrey said. “Honestly, I was happy to get away (from the fires) somewhere.” ➝Pumpkins, 14

Local gifts help feed animals SOUTH COUNTY GROUP FOCUSES ON PETS AND LIVESTOCK

By Bryce Stoepfel Reporter

South County residents have been working to help horses, goats, cats and dogs that have been victims of the massive Wine County fires in Sonoma and Napa.

Based at New Dawn Equine Rescue Sanctuary and the Silva

Ranches Feed Store in San Martin, the rescuers have filled 22 truckloads with supplies for thousands of newly homeless pets, livestock and their owners.

“It’s been a little hectic,” said Katelyn Hayes, 29, a San Martin resident and founder and president of New Dawn, who has received donations from the feed store and the community.

“My first trip included 30 bales of hay, 45 bags of grain, chicken feed, dog food and lots of other things they need. We had so much stuff it was bulging out of the sides of the trailer.”

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Locals lend a hand to fire victims AREA AIR QUALITY IS EXPECTED TO SLOWLY IMPROVE Michael Moore Editor

Wildfires impact air quality, health

The fires have also resulted in significant air quality impacts in Morgan Hill and South County.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued “Spare The Air” alerts and health advisories for several days, starting last week and continuing at least until Oct. 18, according to the district’s website.

The health advisories are asking residents to stay indoors and avoid extensive outdoor activity until the air clears up. Elderly people and residents with existing health conditions—such as asthma, COPD, emphysema and heart disease—are particularly vulnerable, according to the BAAQMD website.

During Spare The Air alerts, residents are advised not to contribute to the diminished air quality by burning wood, mowing grass and even barbecuing.

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When a South County fire department put out a call for donations for victims of the recent North Bay fires, firefighters were welcomed with an outpouring from area residents.

On Monday, Oct. 16, staff of the Gilroy Fire Department Local 2805 carried two truckloads of donated hygiene supplies, clothing, food and other donations to North Bay locations, according to Gilroy firefighter Chris Teresi.

On the way to their first dropoff point in Petaluma, the convoy—with one trailer already loaded with donated supplies— stopped at the home of Carrie and Peng Lim in northwest Morgan Hill. The couple had a garage full of donated items for the fire victims, collected from students and families of the Charter School of Morgan Hill, Carrie Lim said.

Teresi said shortly after the IAFF Local 1165 Firefighter Union posted on social media that it was accepting donated items, the firefighters were flooded with support. At one point, there was a line of cars outside the Gilroy Fire Department’s Chestnut Street station with residents dropping off donations. The generosity came from as far away as Monterey, Teresi said.

“Everybody wanted to do something,” said Teresi, who noted that the convoy of supplies was transported by truck and trailers donated by George Chiala Farms in Morgan Hill.

As of Oct. 15, four major fires in Napa and Sonoma counties—the Tubbs, Pocket, Nuns and Oakmont Fires—had

burned more than 94,000 acres, destroyed more than 3,300 homes and killed 40 people, according to authorities.

The emergency has drawn resources from all over the state to help extinguish the blazes, help with the cleanup and recovery effort and control traffic and crowds. Convoys of military vehicles and fire engines have been seen traveling north on U.S. 101 through South County since last week.

This past weekend, two officers from the Morgan Hill Police Department—Cpl. Scott Martin and Officer Eric Adams—were deployed to the North Bay area to help with the public safety response, according to Sgt. Carson Thomas. In general, the officers’ duties during the emergency include “help prevent looting, safeguard homes and assist with evacuations,” according to a Morgan Hill Police Department Facebook post.

HELPING HANDS Morgan Hill resident Carrie Lim, right, hands off a box of donated items

to Gilroy Firefighter Casey Main Oct. 16. Main and colleagues from GFD were headed up to the North Bay to drop off donated supplies for fire victims.

The alerts and advisories have extended all the way past Morgan Hill, but the impact is expected to wane by the end of this week. The five-day BAAQMD air quality forecast for Santa Clara Valley shows the air returning to “good” on Oct. 20 and 21. Until then, the air quality is expected to be in the “moderate” range.

But these forecasts can change quickly, depending on the direction of the wind and the amount of new smoke in the air.

For example, a new wildfire in the Santa Cruz mountains west of Morgan Hill, which started burning Oct. 17, could add to the harmful particles in the air here, according to BAAQMD spokesman Aaron Richardson.

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Richardson added that authorities are hopeful that a low-pressure weather front moving into the area by Thursday will “clear things out.”

The most harmful particles in the air that emanate from heavy wood smoke are too small to see with the naked eye. Authorities are generally concerned when there is an abundance of particles that are 2.5 microns or smaller, or about one-seventh the width of a human hair, Richardson explained.

“They’re small enough that they’re inhalable, and can penetrate deep into the respiratory system, and even the bloodstream,” Richardson said. “They can bypass the body’s defense mechanisms, and penetrate really deeply.”

Compounding the risk is the

possibility that “other chemicals” burning within the offending fires might also get into the air. “If there are other chemicals, they can attach to these fine (smoke) particles and get carried deep into the body. With a fire like this (in the North Bay), it’s hard to tell what those chemicals would be,” Richardson added.

He also noted that for most people, adverse health effects are likely only during long-term exposure to fine smoke particles and other contaminants in the air.

Recent reports of poor air quality are only a short-term concern in the Bay Area, Richardson noted.

“Given that, the truth is there are short-term effects, especially for people with existing health conditions,” he said. “They’re even linked, in some cases, to heart attacks.”

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The Gilroy Police department will spend $32,000 next summer to keep two officers patrolling downtown Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm to 10pm after the reported success of a pilot program this year.

Saying that keeping the downtown safe is a priority, the City Council voted unanimously Monday to extend the program from May 5 to Sept. 2 next year, except for the weekend of the Gilroy Garlic Festival in late July.

“It’s been really great for downtown,” said Downtown Association chairman Gary

Walton whose organization puts on the Fifth Street Live programs on Friday evenings that attract thousands of people downtown. “It’s always great to have police officers out on horses, on motorcycles and on bikes. It really builds a connection with the community.

Having officers there in uniform really makes a difference.”

Walton said the perception that downtown appears safe for nighttime activities will help bring more people to the new restaurants and bars opening there.

The police department had budgeted $30,000 for the patrols, but went over by $1,250 because higher ranking officers worked downtown and earned more money than patrolmen, Chief Scot Smithee told the council.

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MHPD: Officer saved unresponsive resident’s life TODD DAVIS USED CPR TO REVIVE 77-YEAR- OLD WOMAN AT HOME Michael Moore Editor

A Morgan Hill Police Officer who lives in Gilroy, Todd Davis, quickly applied his training and a donated portable resuscitation device to save an elderly resident’s life earlier this month, according to authorities.

Davis was on patrol Oct. 4 when a call from the emergency dispatch center came over the radio reporting a medical aid incident at a home in Morgan Hill. While firefighters and paramedics were on their way, Davis said as soon as he heard the

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was performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). He intervened in the resuscitation effort with an Automated External Defibrillator, which all on-duty MHPD patrol officers carry in their patrol vehicles.

“My main focus was to bring calm, and start handing out directions,” he said. Davis, who began his career as a police officer about four years ago at MHPD, quickly applied the AED and continued performing CPR on the elderly woman for about five minutes, until paramedics arrived and took over.

The story ended happily moments later, as the woman’s pulse returned shortly after paramedics arrived, Davis said.

“She was talking by the time she got to the hospital,” he added.

Davis said it “feels awesome”

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“This is why you do it,” said Davis, who served in the U.S. Army for six years before becoming a police officer. “Far too often, the person doesn’t make it, and this is one of the rare instances where your efforts pay off. It feels wonderful.”

Davis and MHPD also credited the the Morgan Hill Community Law Enforcement Foundation and Racing Hearts organization for helping, through donations, to place AEDs in local patrol vehicles. “That’s a new tool we’ve just had in the last year,” Davis said.

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The call was related to a 77-year-old woman who was unresponsive and not breathing, according to police. Davis arrived at the scene “well before fire and paramedics,” reads an Oct. 12 press release from MHPD. “Time is the main factor” in such medical emergencies, Davis, 38, said. “You’ve got to hurry up and get them breathing, with chest compressions” and other first aid.

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OPINION FROM THE WEB Schools protected kids I must say that I'm very happy at the response the schools had with canceling outdoor sports and keeping the kids indoors during recess and lunch! Thank you GUSD for acting quickly to keep our kids safe and healthy.

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Behavior at meetings I was appalled by the behavior of some as described to me. One of the best things about Gilroy is the welcoming behavior of the majority of the residents. When a business comes to Gilroy to offer revenue and jobs we should be professional regardless of our personal feelings. I am truly ashamed of some in our community. When we are struggling financially these will be the first demanding services.

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STETT HOLBROOK

Humanity and flames

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f there’s any silver lining to the North Bay fires, it’s the overwhelming outpouring of compassion and volunteerism in support of victims and first responders. In our darkest days, the very best in us came pouring out.

As was made painfully clear, fire does not discriminate. We are all equal before the flames.

Given the toxicity of national politics, it was refreshing and deeply moving to see how the North Bay responded to the catastrophe. It felt good to do something, anything, to help.

Food and clothing drives popped up overnight. Restaurants offered free meals to first responders. People opened their homes to displaced strangers. Local kennels took in homeless animals free of charge. Banners thanking fire fighters went up on freeway overpasses.

The question “How are you?” has become

much more than a throwaway pleasantry, because, one way or another, we’ve all been affected by the fires, whether or not we lost our homes or loved ones. It could have been any one of us trapped in a burning home with no way out.

The horror of the fire revealed our common humanity. America prides itself on its rugged individualism, but in times of crisis like this, it’s clear we are not strong because we stand alone; we are strongest when we depend on each other. The fire revealed that we are rugged dependents who support each other through the worst of times.

Eventually, the smoke will clear and fire victims will go about the hard work of rebuilding their lives. There will be talk of a return to normalcy, and that’s good. But let’s hold on to the part of our common humanity awakened by the fires.

Stett Holbrook is editor of the North Bay Bohemian, based in Santa Rosa.

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‌company is like a family, and when disaster strikes one part of an organization—and communities we serve—it’s felt throughout. Our newspaper group publishes seven Bay Area weeklies, including the North Bay Bohemian, based in Santa Rosa.

When devastating, uncontrolled flames struck Sonoma County on Oct. 8, the Bohemian’s office closed and staff scattered because of evacuations, smoke, closed roads and, in one case, a destroyed home.

The first concern was for the staff ’s safety.

Everyone kept in touch with one another to ensure that everyone was accounted for. We tracked down people who hadn’t checked in.

Our second mission was to put out that week’s newspaper. During times of crisis, reliable sources of information to explain events, inform and analyze are crucial.

Luckily our systems are virtualized and they were put to the test. We found out that we don’t even need an office to publish a newspaper. Even though cellular and Internet connections were spotty or went out in some

cases, our editors, writers, graphic artists and sales team members worked in cafes, from home or out of the homes of friends, relatives and good Samaritans, often in nearby counties.

Our third item of business was to establish the Rebuild Sonoma Fund. Within a day, we registered the charitable fund with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, created a logo and url and built a website to accept donations at rebuildsonomafund.org.

Californians have a generous spirit, and we have been encouraged by the early donations.

Readers can make a difference. We can help our Bay Area neighbors rebuild their lives and communities by getting money directly to the impacted areas. The fund has no administrative overhead and gets resources straight to the front lines of the relief effort.

We have no control over when natural disasters strike, and this is one of California’s worst ones. We do have the power to make a difference, and by contributing to the effort, we can all be part of restoring some normalcy to fellow Californians who’ve had their lives turned upside down these past two weeks.

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This project just doesn't add up. Nobody is going to leave a resort and go to our still-struggling downtown. i know the city just wants money, I am guessing that's why they built the Gilroy projects, you know that complex being built on 10th Street.

Nothing helps a city raise money like low-income housing. If they want to develop that area, make it like the riverwalk in San Antonio. If you've never been, Google it.

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On charter schools Charter Schools have proven time and time again and throughout our country that the model works. Why are they not supported by the teachers union?

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On falling acorns Long before the arrival of the first Europeans, California was the home to an extremely diverse variety of Indian cultures. One of the mainstays of the diet for the region was the acorn which was used in soup, porridge, and bread.

Sixteen different species of oak provided the acorns.

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LETTERS

Kids ran in bad air I'm am a little disappointed that Las Animas Elementary had the Apex Fun Run on this past Wednesday, Oct. 12. The air quality was horrible and we had an entire elementary school running laps.

Although I am very proud of my daughter for running 33 laps, I am very disappointed in Gilroy Unified School District for going forward with this fundraiser.

Also, after doing a little research online I learned that Apex is a for-profit company taking roughly 49 percent of the money that is donated to the fundraiser.

I think that is ridiculously high percentage. I would like to know if you guys at the Dispatch could do a little research on why they allowed the kids to run.

Also, exactly how much money is actually given back to the school? I know I am not the only upset parent out there. My daughter who does not have respiratory issues was already coughing when I picked her up after school, I can only imagine what the kids with asthma went through trying to participate with their classmates. If this is to teach our kids about fitness and being healthy as the advertising for Apex says, it sure wasn't handled correctly.

Trisha Crawford Gilroy

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Garlic Showdown chef entertains at Olive Fest CHEF CARLOS PINEDA RUNS CULINARY ACADEMY FOR YOUTH Nicholas Preciado Reporter

Nicholas Preciado

Local chef Carlos Pineda, who heads Gilroy’s Kneaded Bakery, was a hit at last weekend’s San Benito Olive Festival.

Hundreds of people attended the fourth annual event at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos to sample olives, olive oil and other local goods and watch Pineda cook.

“The experience was great!”

Pineda said, whose main dish was oysters. “We had a great crowd there. We were able to showcase what our program does, where it takes disadvantaged youth and puts them in an industry where they can better themselves.”

Pineda, who won the Gilroy Garlic Festival Garlic Showdown hosted by celebrity Giada De Laurentiis last summer, oversees a nonprofit culinary academy run by Rebekah Children’s Services in Gilroy.

The culinary academy started in 2009 as a mentorship program for disadvantaged youth ages 16 to 25 affected by probation, drugs and alcohol, truancy,

homelessness, teen pregnancy, or mental health disorders like anxiety and depression.

The culinary academy has maintained a 98 percent job placement rate for the last four years straight and serves 90 different students in four sessions throughout the year.

“I started out as a part-time instructor and moved up to fulltime where I’m at now,” said Pineda, who initially was asked to apply for a baking instructor position. “Now as program manager, I oversee the culinary academy itself and Kneaded Bakery, which is a social enterprise bakery.”

Kneaded Bakery is located in Gilroy and employs high-achieving students from the culinary academy. Students learn to mix, measure, bake and package products that are sold across the country.

“We have some wholesale clients and we also create catering menus for people interested in us catering their event,” Pineda said. “Catering is huge for us. We primarily focus on hor d'oeuvres and appetizers.”

The culinary academy is 100 percent grant funded and is currently in its second year of full funding due to fundraisers, grants and partnerships.

“We started Kneaded Bakery in 2012 with the goal to fund the program,” Pineda said. “I’d say

OLIVE COOKING Chef Carlos Pineda held center court at the San Benito Olive Festival. about a third of the funding we get comes from Kneaded.”

Pineda was born and raised in Gilroy. He knew early on that he wanted to be a chef

and attended the Professional Culinary Institute in Campbell.

The local chef has worked at numerous bakeries and restaurants in Los Angeles, the local

region and on the Monterey Peninsula.

“I know both savory and sweet,” Pineda said. “I can take care of both sides of the world.”

OBITUARIES DONA LARAE BYROM August 14, 1936 0 October 4, 2017 Her service will be on October 21, 2017 at 2pm at Crossroads Christian Center at 145 Wright Avenue in Morgan Hill.

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ona Larae Byrom was born in Santa Rosa, California, on August 14, 1936 and entered into rest at home on October 4, 2017 after a brief illness. Dona was the only child of Eunice Haltom and Elmer Catledge. She was happily married to James Byrom for 63 years.

Dona is survived by her children, Deborah, James, and Jenny, and her granddaughters, Holly and Taylor.

Dona lived in Santa Clara County for 71 years.

As a young mother, she worked the night shift at the Del Monte Plant #3 Cannery. Dona loved children so much she became a foster parent in 1961 and shared her love with 540 children until she had to retire almost 50 years later due to health changes.

In addition to her love of children, church, and monthly camping trips, Dona especially enjoyed sitting on her houseboat and watching all the different boats pass by.

For online condolences: www.darlingandfischergardenchapel.com

FRANK JOSEPH LACORTE SR. October 6, 1927 - October 17, 2017

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uneral Mass will be held 11:00am, Monday October 23, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Gilroy.

For online condolences and full obituary visit www habingfamilyfuneralhome.com

July 24, 1930 - October 6, 2017

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ouis Osvaldo Acosta, known as “Louie” to all his friends and family, was born July 24, 1930, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. He passed away October 6, 2017, age eighty seven, at Whispering Pines in Hollister, CA. He was born to Maria Luisa Velazquez and Jeronimo Acosta Jr. and raised in Jijardo, Puerto Rico.

He is survived by his children Rose Marie Arias (Henry), Norma Iris Villatoro (John), Victoria Eugenia Fernquist (Alan), brother Carlos Phillip Acosta, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his grandson Reginald Arias and Alan Fernquist, son-in-law.

Louie married Jennie Marie DeJesus, from Morgan Hill CA, on July 12, 1952, in Reno NV, divorced May 16, 1963. He married Betty Gonzales Acosta, his second wife, on November 22, 1969, in Reno NV, who he survived.

He greatly enjoyed baseball and fondly remembers hitting a home-run at the Roberto Clemente baseball in Puerto Rico when he was seventeen years old. Louie was a proud man and frequently talked about his job at the Dependable Furniture Co., San Francisco, CA, where he worked as a high-end quality furniture finisher for fortyseven years until retirement at age sixty-five, when the San Francisco furniture manufacturer closed its doors.

Louie served proudly in the California Army National Guard from 1950 to 1957, in the 159th Battalion Infantry Division, as a medic and was well regarded by his fellow soldiers.

Some of his life’s enjoyments were traveling mainly the outdoors, watching old Western movies, especially John Wayne, and bowling in the senior league in Reno NV. An avid coin collector, he was always telling jokes, and was known as a pleasant person with the gift of gab.

Online condolences: visit: www.sacredspacememorial.com

ANTHONY VALDEZ February 28, 1962 - October 11 2017

JOSEPH R. “JOE” QUINTERO March 20, 1925 - October 13, 2017 Visitation: Monday October 23, 2017 10am to 12pm.

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ervices: 12pm at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Full obit and condolences: sanderfhcares.com

ESTELA MORALES

LOUIS OSVALDO ACOSTA

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nthony, 55, Gilroy passed away on October 11, 2017 after a very short battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be held at the Gilroy Veteran’s Hall on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

The Hall is located at 74 W.6th Street in Gilroy, CA. For online condolences please go to www. habingfamilyfuneralhome.com

May 23, 1936 - September 18, 2017 Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at the Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy on October 20, 2017 at 2:00pm.

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stela Morales, 81, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jess Morales of Albuquerque NM; children, Mary Roberts (Don) of Albuquerque, NM, Albert Morales of Gilroy, CA, Caroline Morales (George Hunt) of Hollister, CA, Laura Morales of Gilroy, CA, Liza Morales (Michael Fees) of Gilroy, CA, Jacqueline Morales of Sacramento, CA, Elizabeth Tolsma (Dirk) of San Francisco, CA; and seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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AUGUST “AUGIE” JOSEPH HAPP February 5, 1925 - September 10, 2017

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UGUST “AUGIE” JOSEPH HAPP passed away peacefully at his home in Pahrump, Nevada.

Although he was born in Salinas, CA, Augie grew up and went to school in Gilroy.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in China, India in the 184th Infantry. During his military service, he earned high honors in marksmanship; among his other duties, he actually WAS the “Bugle Boy from Company B.” Augie’s paving construction business took him all over California and Nevada through the years.

He retired in Pahrump in the early 1990s.

Augie was preceded in death by a son, August Joseph “Joe” Happ IV and a daughter, Michelle Turocy.

He is survived by children, Franc (Kathy) Happ of CA, Kathy (John) Hopkins of CA, John (Kelly) Happ of CO, Kristin Happ of NV, Don (Holly) Happ of IN and Karl Happ of WA state; sixteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He also is survived by his sister, Agnes and his brother, Henry, both of CA. He had a grand Celebration of Life service at the Pahrump Senior Center where he was well loved.

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He is absolutely obsessed with everything about dinosaurs, and has visited several parks and museums around the country that feature dinosaurs and fossils exhibits, such as the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, the Petrified Forest in Calistoga, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum in Las Vegas, the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Houston and the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle.

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Betty Vaca could be doing a very successful sewing business, but the retired Eagle Ridge resident is making Halloween costumes for free. It’s a way to meet neighbors and give back to the community.

She posted this on her neighborhood website: “Hello Eagle Ridge residents. I know how much that kids love Halloween and like to have a nice costume. So if anyone is interested, I am willing to make their costume for free. You would just need to provide the pattern, fabric, thread, etc. I don't know how many kids live here and although I wouldn’t be able to sew for everybody between now and Halloween I could do quite a few.”

The first thing people will notice about Vaca is her black hair, tinted in purple hair color that illustrates her fun-loving nature. A Gilroy resident since 2012, Vaca quickly immersed herself in the neighborhood’s social events joining in on Bunco card games and the Eagle Ridge social committee and volunteering to organize the New Year’s Eve party, a summer luau and a weekly music in the park series, all of which were

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Gilroy’s Sean Colin R. Diep, a first grader at Gilroy Preparatory School, won first place for ages 8 and under at the National Park Service’s 2017 National Fossil Day Art Contest for his watercolor painting, “Paleontologist Carefully Digging for Fossils (Self-Portrait).”

The National Park Service celebrated the 8th Annual National Fossil Day during Earth Science Week. The theme for this year’s contest was: “The Future of Fossils: People Studying and Caring for Our Fossil Heritage.”

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COLORFUL When Betty Vaca overheard parents looking for advice about making Halloween costumes, she offered to pitch in, making them for free. resounding successes and enjoyed by many in the community.

Vaca has been sewing for the last 15 years, since purchasing a sewing machine. Learning by trial and error until her sewing skills improved, she sewed all of the draperies in her house and even made a wedding dress for her niece.

She decided to post her offer to sew costumes after many trips to the fabric store, especially during the Halloween season.

“I always overhear moms asking for advice on how to make costumes,” Vaca said. “So I thought I would put a note out there, letting people know I can help.

When I know how to do something I want to share my knowledge. And I like to make people happy!”

So far, Vaca has been asked to make a Harry Potter cape, a Wonder Woman outfit and a witch costume. “I love to sew for

kids,” she explains. “Kids let you get creative using polka-dots, hearts and all kinds of embellishments which make sewing so much fun.”

In addition to costume requests, Vaca has been asked to hold informal sewing classes at her home.

Vaca’s post offering her sewing services has elicited comments such as: “You have such a generous heart. Makes me wish I had grandkids in the area.”

“Oh Betty you are just the sweetest.”

“Your kindness and generosity never ceases to bless all of us, Betty!

You have a heart of gold.”

Depending on how much time she has, Vaca is willing to extend her offer to other residents outside of the Eagle Ridge community. She also has wigs and masks to give out, donated by Sharon Walls, another Eagle Ridge resident.

Contact Vaca at: bettyvaca@gmail.com

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Tourism, growth, pensions are top coffee topics COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR ATTRACTS 50 CITIZENS

By Bryce Stoepfel Reporter

since renegotiation, employees work longer and make less money in retirement.”

Since the payment of CalPERS has been renegotiated in 2013 under the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013, newly hired public employees are no longer able to base their retirement off their highest year of wages. However, cities compete for police and fire and one of their greatest incentives to get the best employees are to offer a higher percentage of of contribution for retirement.

“We are competing for new police,” Velasco said. “They ask, ‘Will Gilroy only pay me 2 percent or will the other pay 3 percent?’ It makes recruiting new police officers more difficult in Gilroy.”

One difficulty city governments face iss how tax revenues are divided among the state, counties and cities. For example, for every a $10 in sales, the city receives only one cent in sales tax revenue. Because of this low rate of return on tax revenue and the effects of the online marketplace on sales tax, cities like

Bryce Stoepfel

Great Wolf Lodge and how the city will pay its huge bill for pensions were hot topics when 50 people showed up last Saturday to have coffee with Mayor Roland Velasco and City Administrator Gabe Gonzalez.

The direct financial negotiations with Great Wolf occurred during closed sessions, but Velasco offered an update.

“We turned in our offer,” Velasco said. “They said they liked it, but, they would need to look at other locations. Last I heard, they were meeting as a corporation about where they want to go.

“Their business model says they could do 900 rooms in Northern California and they could break it up into two locations,” he said. “As much as they visually like Gilroy, they looked at areas that are much further ahead in readiness to start construction.”

He said the city was being cautious.

“We will not write them a $30 million check,” Velasco said.

“We are working out a financial agreement to pay that money with money from the transient occupancy tax revenue.”

Money spent on retirement for government employees, or CalPERS, was a hot subject of questioning for Gonzalez and Velasco. As part of the presentation, Gonzalez went back into the past to examine how cities in California got into a financial bind funding CalPERS during the boom years of the economy.

“Unlike a company, we are 100 percent reliant on the taxpayers,” Gonzalez said of a city’s obligation to and reliance on taxpayers. “A city budget is like a household budget. We need to track our expenses along with our revenue to make sure we're on track.”

But expenses have crept up and so has competition for employees.

“Before the Great Recession many cities offered to pay the employee’s responsibility for CalPERS, which meant cities were paying their 7 percent financial obligation for retirement," Gonzalez said. “Now,

COFFEE KLATCH It was a casual time with the mayor and city administrator of Gilroy last week. The next one is due in December.

Gilroy are exploring other avenues of tax revenue.

Velasco has been hosting the meetings in February 2016 with the help of Susan Mister, who helps check in attendees and makes sure there's plenty of coffee ready for 30 to 50 residents.

“I’ve received positive impact because of the exchange

of information,” Velasco said.

“Attendees leave with a better understanding of city activities and I have a better understanding of what's on the minds of our citizens.”

Coffee mugs bearing the inscription “Conversation and Coffee with the Mayor” were bought by Velasco and available for attendees.

Gavilan survey results favor new bond measure $248M BOND WOULD FUND NEW CAMPUS IN SAN BENITO COUNTY Nicholas Preciado Reporter

The Gavilan Joint Community College District Board of Trustees is considering placing a $248 million bond measure on the November 2018 ballot.

A recent survey found a sample of district residents, from Hollister to south San Jose, were in support of the measure, which would fund facility

upgrades at the college’s main campus in Gilroy and build a new satellite center in San Benito County.

Gavilan College President Dr. Kathleen Rose said she felt good about the results, but remained cautiously optimistic.

“It’s a feasibility study and the whole reason Gavilan committed to the survey is because we wanted to take a measurement of how the community felt, wanted a holistic measurement of the whole district,” Rose said.

Rose said 610 voters likely to participate in the November 2018 election were surveyed

between Aug. 31 and Sept. 14 via phone and email, in addition to online data collection.

Of those surveyed, 65 percent were in favor of a ballot measure and 27 percent against.

The results were presented at the college’s board meeting on Oct. 10.

Interviews were conducted in English and Spanish with the average length spanning 17 minutes. The overall margin of error is +/- 3.95 percent.

A potential measure would repair/replace leaky roofs, rusty plumbing and faulty electrical systems, upgrade classrooms,

labs and career training facilities, expand the Veteran’s Center, improve access for students with disabilities, improve student safety and campus security systems, add a campus in San Benito County and classrooms at the Coyote Valley center, and renovate the college library to meet modern standards for technology and research.

The measure would require a citizen’s oversight committee and a project list in order to inform the community exactly how and when the money will be spent.

“The board is ultimately going to make the decision

going forward on this,” Gavilan Director of Public Information Jan Bernstein-Chargin said.

“They’ll be thinking about it over the next few months.”

The feasibility study is another link in looking at the big picture for Gavilan College over the next 10 to 15 years, Rose said.

“Now that the information is out about the feasibility, it’s time for us, the college community, myself and the administration to continue to talk to the community about how they feel about a bond for 2018, the projects listed and the suitability for a bond at that time.”

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Great pumpkin had to be saved from fire ➝ Pumpkins, 1

Pingrey is back home now, where firefighters have made progress on the fires, he said, but his first-place pumpkin remains in San Martin.

The grand champion pumpkin and other select pumpkins will be on display and available for photo opportunities through October.

As of Oct. 17, the Tubbs Fire, one of seven currently active in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake counties, was 82 percent contained and has burned 36,432 acres, according to The Press Democrat in Santa Rosa.

The Sonoma County fires had burned 102,785 acres and killed at least 22 people in the county, according to Cal Fire.

During the Oct. 14 competition in San Martin, the massive pumpkins were lifted with a forklift onto a giant electronic scale with a custom-built harness, under the watchful eye of officials from the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth International Competition organization.

In 2016, Napa resident Leonardo Urena’s 2016 firstplace pumpkin weighed in at 1,937 pounds.

A slew of proud contenders from throughout the west coast competed for over $25,000 in prize money.

Uesugi, the state’s third biggest pumpkin grower, has also bought Spena Farms patch at Bailey and Santa Teresa, which added another 300 acres of growing land, boosting its farmland from 800 to 1,100 acres locally. The company grows 250 acres of pumpkins, 5,000 acres of peppers and 1,000 acres of sweet corn across the state, according to manager Pete Aiello.

The family-run Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Park (14485 Monterey Road in San Martin), now in its 32nd year of operation, encompasses 43 acres and more than 15 attractions. It is open from 9am to 7pm Monday through Thursday and until 9pm on the weekend.

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We evacuated but (the firefighters) were able to hold the line on Badger Road (about half a mile north).

It was kind of a stressful time.

THE CHAMP Santa Rosa resident Russ Pingrey raises his hands in victory after his pumpkin weighed in at 2,000

pounds during the 27th annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off at Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Park in San Martin.

Gilroy plan keeps kids safe, out of gangs ➝ Youth Crime, 1

to come to the circle with educational probation, the principal and a youth officer. We support them in what’s going on. We stress having parents not be threatened and be a part of the solution.”

Another technique they use is mindfulness, a current psychological buzz word that teaches students ways to relieve stress, such as through breathing

techniques. That’s something that helps them get through problems in school and at home.

Gilroy and Morgan Hill police officers have volunteered to mentor students through the program on their own time. “That’s trendsetting,” said Aguilera.

Another program is a 12-week intensive course in English and Spanish for parents of troubled children.

The results have been phenomenal, according to a twoyear study started in 2014. Of 594 students treated in programs 70 percent showed new goals and better relationships, 75 percent showed increased decision making skills and 70 percent showed more positive relationships with adults.

There was also a decrease in gang violence and violent

incidents in the schools. Those studied were 89 percent Latino.

Between 2012 and 2016, Gilroy schools showed an 88 percent decrease in expulsions and Morgan Hill showed a 79 percent decrease. Between 2012 and 2015, Gilroy schools reported no violent incidents with injuries, and out-of-school violence with injuries dropped 53 percent.

The only bad news in the release is that the grant, which was funded by the Board of State and Community Corrections’ California Gang Reduction Intervention and Prevention Program (CalGRIP) ends this year. Aguilera said she hopes to use the positive results to encourage another grant and have local agencies contribute more.

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Locals collect food for displaced animals ➝ Horse Rescue, 1

rescue horse, Jax. Jax, was a skinny horse whose owner was in the process of sending it to slaughter before Hayes intervened. Five years later, a healthy and happy Jax has since been adopted by a loving new family.

The experience motivated her to help other elderly and neglected horses in need.

“It’s a lot different than cats and dogs you can’t just drop them off at the shelter,” Hayes said.

Starting her day at 4:30am, her duties include feeding the horses three times a day, cleaning, grooming and caring for the individual needs and personalities of her horses. Given the difficulty in caring for horses, the challenge for those caring for horses and livestock affected by the fire has been immense.

“It is a lot of work, so I give a lot of credit to the people who are volunteering at these facilities overnight,” Hayes said. “It’s a lot of chaos.”

The media attention has helped to fuel donations. After

appearing on Action 8 News last Friday, a surge of donations came through thanks to the notice.

“It really helped,” Hayes said. “We directed people to call Silva Feed and Seed. Just call them and tell them you want to donate. They’ve been so amazing and super cooperative.”

This has not been Hayes and Mosher’s first go around helping during times of natural disasters. They’ve assisted animals in need during the Loma and Butte fires and with horses stranded by flooding in San Jose over the winter among other disasters.

Each time, Silva Feed Store has helped to organize donations.

As the fire continues to blaze to the north another has broken out at Bear Creek near Boulder Creek, so donations are still needed.

Donations can be made by calling Silva Feed Store at 408-6832348. Food and medical supplies are encouraged and contributors are invited to visit newdawnequinerescue.com for details.

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and Mosher have delivered tons of straw, hay and other grains for cattle to eat.

“I did a live video on Friday of three Clydesdales in a round pen and everything around them was gone; their house, barn and all of their feed,” Hayes said.

“That’s why we’re trying to keep the donations going. Even after the fire is done, people will have nothing to go back to.”

As of now, Hayes and Mosher are not bringing in rescue animals, but if the need arises, they will keep their doors open. Funding, however, is a constant struggle.

“The ups and downs of funding are the hardest,” Hayes said.

“The winter can be hard for us because I think a lot of people back off because of Christmas and taxes that are coming up.

We’ve been fortunate that the community has backed us up since the beginning.”

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TONS OF HAY South Valley residents are bringing hay, feed and grains for hungry animals that have survived the Wine Country fires. They are looking for more donations.

Schools cancel games for smoky air days Cheeto Barrera Sports Editor

Fires in the North Bay caused havoc in the South Bay and beyond last week as smoky conditions led to game cancellations across Santa Clara County as well as some headaches for Gilroy teams.

Unlike their counterparts to the north, Gilroy and Christopher high schools did not see an outright moratorium on games through the weekend, but nonetheless felt the affects during the week.

Outdoor activities on Oct. 11 were shuttered as the smoke was so thick in the region it became a health hazard to hold outdoor activities.

As a result, a big showdown between the Gilroy and Christopher girls golf teams had to be moved to Monday.

On Wednesday night, Oct. 10, smoke filled the gym at the Christopher volleyball match against Monte Vista Christian before the administration adjusted the air conditioning to filter out the haze.

Gilroy was also forced to shutter a tennis match on Thursday, but got its field hockey match in on Friday. The tennis match against Monterey was moved to Monday.

However, the football team’s scheduled game against Watsonville had to be scrapped

when the Pajaro Valley Unified School District declared the air to be too unhealthy for outdoor activities.

Coach Jubenal Rodriguez said the Watsonville coach let him know conditions were pretty bad on that side of the hill. But the call to scuttle the game didn’t come until 10am Friday.

Rodriguez said the team took it in stride even if they were disappointed they didn’t get a chance to hit the field.

“They understood why we couldn’t play. We got some extra rest that I think hit us at the right time,” Rodriguez said.

Christopher, meanwhile,

played its homecoming game against Alisal despite smoky air lingering like fog over the city.

CHS coach Tim Pierleoni said the administration ultimately made the call as to whether the game would be a go and said concerns about having two weeks off or the fact it was homecoming didn’t play a factor.

Christopher is off this weekend on its scheduled bye week.

“I left it all up to the administration for whatever they wanted to do. I was good with whatever they decided,” Pierleoni said. “Either way, it didn’t make a difference to me.”

Christopher was forced to find time to practice in the school’s

gym, but had to do so around the schedules of other sports that had already scheduled gym time.

Gavilan College was forced to postpone its men’s soccer match at Skyline College until Tuesday as a result of the smoke, but its volleyball and football teams got their respective games in.

Gavilan spokeswoman Jan Bernstein-Chargin said the athletics teams were in close conversations with its team physician as well as the administration from the other schools during the week to make a call about the games.

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SPORTS Just short

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ON DECK Christopher Oct. 19: Tennis vs Monte Vista Christian, 4pm Boys water polo vs Sobrato, 5pm Oct. 20: Field Hockey vs Monterey, 3:30pm Oct. 23: Field hockey vs Santa Catalina, 3:30pm Oct. 24: Golf at MBL Championships, noon Tennis at Alvarez, 4pm Volleyball at Alisal, 6:30pm Oct. 26: Volleyball vs Salinas, 6:30pm Gilroy Oct. 19: Boys water polo at San Lorenzo Valley, 5pm Girls water polo at Stevenson School, 6pm Tennis at Pajaro Valley, 4pm Oct. 20: Football vs Pajaro Valley, 7:30pm Oct. 21: Boys water polo at Harbor, 5pm Girls water polo at Harbor, 4pm Oct. 24: Volleyball vs Watonsville, 6pm

yards and three touchdowns passing, the Cougars failed to complete a comeback bid to fall 28-21 in double overtime.

CHS RALLY COMES UP SHORT IN OVERTIME Cheeto Barrera Sports Editor

Coach Pierleoni sat on a bench with a look of frustration and disbelief over his face.

As a rambunctious Alisal team celebrated at midfield, Pierleoni could only look on contemplating what he just witnessed.

An incredible fourthquarter comeback proved for not when Christopher couldn’t tally points in two overtime periods to fall 28-21 in a stunner that

could put a playoff berth if not in jeopardy then a home game to kick things off out of the question.

The Cougars fall to 6-2 overall and 2-2 in Pacific Division play.

Christopher was projected to take a No. 2 seed in Division IV by Prep2Prep, but the loss means the Cougars have little margin for error going forward.

The good news was Alisal was also projected to earn a berth before the game, but now Christopher may be at the mercy of others in the division to maintain a home game.

The Cougars got a miracle in the first OT period when a game-winning field goal was blocked after Alisal came away with an interception in

Christopher’s first try to start overtime.

Alisal needed four tries to get the ball into the endzone in the second OT and Christopher saw its hopes of extending the game dashed when a fourthdown pass was batted away.

It all looked rosy as the teams lined up for the first overtime period.

The Cougars scored 14-unanswered points and had forced three big stops, including two turnovers to keep their hopes alive.

Christopher had trailed 21-7 going into the fourth quarter when the Cougars finally sustained a drive after Alisal was stopped on fourth down.

That’s when Ben Sanford found Jason Scirigione in the endzone for a

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UNDER PRESSURE Christopher quarterback Ben Sanford lets go of a pass against Alisal last week. Despite his 204

MAKE YOU WANNA JUMP JUMP CHS receiver Ethan

Crawford gets elivated to catch a pass agianst double coverage.

25-yard touchdown.

Scirigione went up against double coverage and just tapped a foot in bounds for the score.

But for as dramatic as the touchdown was, Alisal nearly ended things on its

ensuing possession.

The Trojans drove the length of the field and threatened to put them game out of reach as the clock ticked under 3 minutes. ➝ Cougars, 20

FOOTBALL

GHS back at it against Grizzlies MUSTANGS RETURN TO ACTION AFTER UNEXPECTED LAYOFF DUE TO SMOKY AIR Cheeto Barrera Sports Editor

Gilroy’s fans will be able to see the Mustangs for the final time at home before the playoffs when they host Pajaro Valley Friday night.

The Mustangs remain in firm control of the Pacific Division sitting at 6-0 overall and 2-0 in league play.

Gilroy will be eager to get back on the field after

having its game last week abruptly cancelled due to smoke from the North Bay fires.

“Our routine was definitely altered,” said coach Jubenal Rodriguez. “It will be nice to get back to normalcy. We’re excited get on field finally and play another team. It’s felt like we’ve been practicing all hours don’t and we know why.”

Pajaro Valley, meanwhile, has been in a bit of a rut this season.

The Grizzlies sit at 1-6 overall. Take away their win over Lynbrook on Sept. 16 and they have been outscored 249-55 this season. They have been held to a touchdown

or less in four out of the seven games, including two shutouts.

“Pajaro Valley is going through coaching transition.

Regardless of whether you’re successful or you’re not on the winning side, when you go through coaching transitions, it’s always difficult.”

Regardless of the Grizzlies’ woes, Rodriguez said PV does a good job of mixing up snap counts and mixing things up to fool a defense.

“Hopefully we’ll be able to read our keys and get aligned right before snap,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez said he knows it might be easy

to overlook PV based on its record and what other teams have done, but he said it is incumbent on his boys to treat every game like a playoff game and go hard regardless of someone’s record.

“We literally see every opponent the same way,” Rodriguez said. “We have to stick to the game plan.

Our goal is to get better every week because we’re going to face tough competition once we get into the playoffs.”

Gilroy is the lone unbeaten team remaining in the Pacific Division.

Still left are Monterey (2-1), Alisal (3-1) and Watsonville (1-1).

The Mustangs were supposed to play Watsonville last Friday until the game was cancelled on account of smoke.

Gilroy has already defeated Alisal and will play Monterey on the road next week.

However, one of those two teams will have their one loss disappear as they play each other this week.

Also, Watsonville still has to play Alisal. As a result, the final week of the season when Gilroy is going to make up its game from last week, the Mustangs could have already clinched no worse than a share of the league title depending on Alisal’s record.

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Larson’s hattrick lifts Mustangs GAV VOLLEYBALL ROLLS AFTER LOSS; FOOTBALL CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE

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FRIENDLY RIVALS The Nos. 1 and 2 golfers for Gilroy and Christopher come together

following their closely fought match at Gavilan Golf Course on Monday.

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CHS hangs on to keep streak alive COUGARS DEFEAT CROSSTOWN RIVALS IN A NAIL BITTER TO MAINTAIN THEIR UNBLEMISHED LEAGUE MARK Freshman Emma Horn helped to save Christopher’s chances at undefeated season Monday by narrowly besting Gilroy in a nail bitter.

The match was initially slated for Wednesday, but had to be postponed because of smoky conditions.

And Mother Nature made sure despite the smoke in the air, things weren’t going to be easy for either team.

With unusual October heat and more unusual lack of winds, it was a very hot and competitive match.

CHS leaders struggled Monday, either matching

or playing below their normal averages.

In their last match against each other, CHS bested GHS by 30 strokes.

Monday was very different.

Christopher bested Gilroy by just nine strokes to maintain its undefeated record in the Pacific Division.

“She really saved us today, I can’t believe we have a chance to go undefeated,” said Team CoCaptain, Madisen Ruelas of Horn’s effort.

While have multiple single loss seasons, there was always that match that snuck up on them to deny the perfect league season.

However, Christopher’s work isn’t done as the Cougars still have to face Watsonville in the finale.

“Not counting out Watsonville, they will be

focused and determined,” said coach Jason Navarro.

After the match the teams enjoyed pizza and socializing together.

“We live in a small town, and the golf community is even smaller, I want these girls to be competitive, to push each other to grow, but I also want them to remain friends no matter what school boundary they live within,” Navarro said. “We break bread together, we cheer for one another, and we strive for each to get better.”

Both teams have their last dual match on Wednesday, followed by League Championships on Tuesday of next week.

“When you see one of our lady golfers, please cheer them on, they all have really brought recognition to our little town,” Navarro said.

Audrey Larson recorded a hattrick against Notre Dame-Salinas as Gilroy rolled the Spirits 6-0 on Oct. 13.

The Gilroy field hockey team improved to 12-1-1 overall and remain perfect in league play as Gilroy jumped out to a lead and didn’t look back.

Emily Acoran scored just 30 seconds into the game to give Gilroy a 1-0 lead.

Larson tacked on to the tally with the first of her three goals in the 9th minute.

Jessica Pompa make it 3-0 thanks to a goal in the 11th minute.

In the second half, Bella Domingues got things started in the 34th minute with a goal followed by Larson filling her hat in the 40th and 60th minutes.

Gilroy converted six of 22 shots on goal in the win while keeper Savannah Castro was perfect on six attempts.

Gilroy followed up with a 10-0 win over York School.

The Mustangs hosted San Benito on Wednesday, but the game had not concluded as of presstime.

Gilroy will close out the regular season next week, hosting Stevenson Tuesday at 3:30pm and Greenfield 3:30pm on Oct. 26.

Gavilan volleyball sweeps De Anza After seeing

its

five-match winning streak come to an end against Cabrillo, the Gavilan women’s volleyball team rebounded in a big way with a sweep of De Anza College on Oct. 13.

The Rams are 13-4 overall and 3-0 in conference play.

Gavilan got tested early against De Anza, eking out a 25-23 win in the first set. But from there the Rams took complete control.

Gavilan took Game 2 25-19 and then smashed its way past De Anza 25-14 in the third.

Haley Leifheit, Evelyn Clonts and Sarah Weiby all had eight kills in the win, with Christa Arroyo adding 21 assists.

Clonts added six blocks with Kaitlyn Viray adding three and Camille Finley and Jenna Clonts both adding two.

Gavilan played Cañada College Wednesday night at College of San Mateo.

Results were not available as of presstime.

Gavilan will next take on Foothill Oct. 20.

Gavilan football struggles continue The Gavilan football team dropped its seventh straight game of the season after a 41-12 loss to Reedley on Saturday.

The Rams are 0-7 overall and have now lost 10 in a row dating back to last season.

Gavilan started off well thanks to a solid kickoff return to open up the game, setting up a 24-yard Billy Loera field goal for a 3-0 lead.

But from there Reedley took over and

didn’t look back.

Gavilan surrendered 35-straight points until Erik Ornduff found Maliki Clay for a 53-yard touchdown pass in the last minute of the third quarter.

The Rams also recorded a safety when the defense sacked quarterback Kaleo Acfalle in the fourth quarter.

Ornduff threw for 124 yards and a touchdown in the loss.

Gavilan will next travel to Merced Oct. 28.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Gilroy volleyball eases past LV Academy The Gilroy volleyball team took a break from Pacific Division action last Thursday, hosting Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, rolling to a three-set win.

The Mustangs now sit at 10-12 overall thanks to the 25-5, 25-10, 25-11 win.

Maggie Brinkman had seven kills to lead the Mustangs.

Kiana Lester recorded 10 aces in 26 service attempts against just one error.

Meghan Popman had five kills.

Gilroy will next host North Monterey County 6:30pm Thursday as part of a final four-match stretch to close out the season.

The Mustangs will then host Watsonville Tuesday at 6:30pm for senior night then travel to Seaside on Oct. 26.

Gilroy will close out the season at Christopher in a late addition to the season. The rivalry game will kickoff at 6:30pm Oct. 27.

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VOLLEYBALL

MVC serving foils Christopher VB COUGARS BATTLE BUT ARE UNABLE TO OVERCOME THE SCORING RUNS BY THE MUSTANGS Cheeto Barrera Sports Editor

Christopher battle through issues with its serve receive as Monte Vista Christian easily rolled to a three-set sweep Oct. 11.

The Mustangs came away with a 25-14, 25-22, 25-17 win over CHS on the back of some Cougar miscues and just solid up front play.

The Cougars fall to 11-16 overall and 3-7 in Gabilan Division play

following a loss Tuesday night to Everett Alvarez.

Christopher was led by Maya Tabron who had six kills, three blocks and two aces in the loss.

The Cougars battled early in sets against MVC, but they couldn’t maintain a consistent attack and the Mustangs countered.

In the first set, after conceding an early lead to Christopher, the Mustangs went on a 16-2 scoring run to put the game out of reach.

MVC had six aces in that stretch to help pull away.

“It’s fast and it’s hard and they know how to change pace and get to

where it drops it hard,” said coach Brian Calimpong.

“They’re a good serving team. They serve very effectively. They’re probably the best serving team in the league right now.”

Christopher saw a little success at the end, but the Mustangs had just too big of a lead.

In the second, things looked like they were going to end in the same blowout fashion, but the Cougars fought back to make the match close.

Serve receive woes returned in the third set as MVC finished with 10 aces on the night and cruised to an eight-point win.

FRIDAY CROSSWORD

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Robert Eliason

CRASHING A BLOCK PARTY Maya Tabron watches as her shot goes over the block for Monte Vista Christian during their match on Oct. 11.

last Thursday when schools across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties began to postpone games due to health concerns.

The Blossom Valley Athletic League—made up of schools largely in San Jose along with Cupertino and Morgan Hill—became the first to outright cancel games across all sports.

The Peninsula Athletic League—made up of schools in northern Santa Clara County and San Mateo County—followed suit for football.

As a result of the BVAL and PAL cancelling games and the West Catholic Athletic League deciding to move games until the following Monday, the Central Coast Section stepped in to give the football teams a chance to make up the missing games.

CCS ruled in an emergency meeting that it will extend football’s regular season an extra week and start the

SMOKY HAZE ALL AROUND Smoke from the North Bay wildfires settles on the field at Christopher High School. playoff games a week later. So instead of the last games being played Nov. 3 and 4, the final games will no conclude the week of Nov. 10.

Playoffs will now begin Nov. 17 and run through the week of Dec. 1 for finals.

Once CCS made its ruling, the BVAL said it will make up its games

Nov. 9, to accommodate Veterans Day. Gilroy initially said it will make up the Watsonville game Nov. 10, but the game could be played Nov. 9 as a result of Veterans Day. Christopher will have a bye week that week and will be forced to play a waiting game to see if it makes the playoffs.

Cougars now on a bye week ➝ Cougars, from 18

Ethan Crawford, however, came up with a fumble recovery when quarterback Andrew Marquez had the ball come loose inside the 15.

Sanford capitalized with a 74-yard catch and run to Joseph Cupp.

Again, Alisal looked like it was setting up for a late score to put the

game out of reach when runningback Luis Perez fumbled on the Christopher 29 with less than 30 seconds to play.

Christopher initially got on the board in the third quarter when Sanford found Crawford for an 18-yard TD pass.

Alisal, however, led 14-7 at the half and 21-7 after three quarters. Sanford

threw for 204 yards on 13 completions, with 101 of the yards going to Scirigione on six receptions.

Christopher will now lick its wounds entering a bye week before going on a final two-game push to the end of the season.

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45 The “T” of NAFTA

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31 Had chits out 33 Cowpoke’s pal 35 Willingly 36 Airline to BenGurion

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25 Fair-hiring letters

37 Whitehall whitewall

54 Shoppe sign word

26 Rent-__ (security guard)

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55 Mardi Gras, e.g.: Abbr.

27 “Peter Pan” pooch

44 Those little colored things in some baked goods

56 Be sure

28 Took a straw

67 Titmouse’s home

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68 Take three of three

30 Spunk

46 Sub sinker 47 Noted Boston skyscraper, for short

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57 Suffix with cigar or major 58 Days gone by 62 Get-up-and-go

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LEGAL NOTICES 907 GIL - Petition to Admin E

907 GIL - Petition to Admin E

926 GIL - Public Notice

Admin Estate Rodney Edgar Montre

Admin Estate Theodore B. Davis

Zoning Ordinance Amendments

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Rodney Edgar Montre CASE NO. 17PR181915 FILED: 9-1-2017. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Rodney Edgar Montre, Rodney E. Monre, Rodney Montre. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Alma Montre in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Alma Montre be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 11-15-2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 12, Superior Court of California County of Santa Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, California, 95113. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Shirley Tam, State Bar Number 217993, 95 South Market Street, Suite 300 San Jose, CA 95113, 408.977.7766. Publication Dates: Gilroy Dispatch, October 20, 27 and November 3, 2017

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Theodore B. Davis, CASE NO. 17PR181928 FILED: 9/6/2017. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Theodore B. Davis, a.k.a.

Ted Davis. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Paul H. Davis in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Paul H. Davis be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 11/22/2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 12, Superior Court of California County of Santa Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, California, 95113. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Rusconi, Foster & Thomas, APC, J.C. Foster, SBN:148160, 30 Keystone Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, 408.779.2106, Publication Dates: Gilroy Dispatch, October 6, 13, 20, 2017

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE GILROY PLANNING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS

910 GIL - FBNS FBN634309 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 634309 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as RANCHO HACIENDA REALTY 7767 Monterey St #210 Gilroy, CA 95020 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: NORMAN L DONN 130 Day Rd Gilroy, CA 95020 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/03/1997 and 9/25/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara Regina Alcomendras County Clerk 70 W. Hedding St. San Jose, Ca 95110 Publish Gilroy Dispatch: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017

910 GIL - FBNS FBN634096 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 634096 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as ROCHA CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING LLC. 7791 Santa Barbara Dr Gilroy, CA 95020 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: ROCHA CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING, LLC. 7791 Santa Barbara Dr Gilroy, CA 95020 This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/15/2017 and 9/18/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the

County Clerk of Santa Clara Regina Alcomendras County Clerk 70 W. Hedding St. San Jose, Ca 95110 Publish Gilroy Dispatch: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017

910 GIL - FBNS FBN634366 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 634366 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as CALIFORNIA INSPIRATIONS CATERING 796 La Paloma Way Gilroy, CA 95020 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: MARGARITA MORELOS-GALVAN 796 La Paloma Way Gilroy, CA 95020 JOSE VILLA RODRIGUEZ 601 E. 7th St Gilroy, CA 95020 This business is conducted by: A General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/29/2017 and 9/26/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara Regina Alcomendras County Clerk 70 W. Hedding St. San Jose, Ca 95110 Publish Gilroy Dispatch: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017

910 GIL - FBNS FBN634196 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 634196 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as H'ART ENERGY HEALING 1111 Mariposa Street Gilroy, CA 95020 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: KENDRA LEA MCKIBBIN 1111 Mariposa Street

Gilroy, CA 95020 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/21/2017 and 9/21/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara Regina Alcomendras County Clerk 70 W. Hedding St. San Jose, Ca 95110 Publish Gilroy Dispatch: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017

910 GIL - FBNS FBN634558 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 634558 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as 10TH STREET ENTERPRISES 4640 Meritage Ct Gilroy, CA 95020 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: DENICE CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES, LLC 9700 Fairview Rd Hollister CA 95023 KAY FILICE, TRUSTEE OF THE FILICE SURVIVOR'S TRUST 11 Marks Drive Hollister CA 95023 TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF PATRICK JAMES DENICE 13990 Sycamore Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 KAY FILICE CO-TRUSTEE JOHN McTIGUE CO-TRUSTEE OF THE FILICE MARITAL TRUST 11 Marks Drive Hollister CA 95023 MITCH & LINDA WRIGHT AS TRUSTEES OF THE WRIGHT FAMILY TRUST U/D/T SEPTEMBER 9, 1994 6000 Diablo Hills Road Tres Pinos CA 95075 BEN AND ELEANOR DENICE TRUSTEES OF THE IRREVOCABLE TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF SARA MICHELLE

DENICE RUVALCABA 13990 Sycamore Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 KAY FILICE CO-TRUSTEE JOHN McTIGUE CO-TRUSTEE OF THE FILICE EXEMPTION TRUST 11 Marks Drive Hollister CA 95023 This business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/1990 and 10/2/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara Regina Alcomendras County Clerk 70 W. Hedding St. San Jose, Ca 95110 Publish Gilroy Dispatch: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017

Interested parties are encouraged to attend this public hearing as this is the time and place when comments on the proposals shall be heard and given due consideration. Persons who are unable to attend this public hearing may submit written comments by delivering them to the Planning Division at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna St. Gilroy, CA. 95020 prior to, or at, the public hearing to be incorporated into the record. If you challenge the decisions at this hearing, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing, described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the meeting.

If you have any questions about this request, please contact Sue O’Strander, Interim Development Center Manager at sue. ostrander@cityofgilroy.org or (408)846-0219.

CITY OF GILROY s/s Shawna Freels, City Clerk Posted: October 13, 2017 Published: October 20, 2017

926 GIL - Public Notice CUP 17-01 PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Gilroy Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:30 PM on Thursday, November 2, 2017, in the City Council Chambers at 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020, to consider the following item: CUP 17-01 (Conditional Use Permit) requests a Conditional Use Permit to operate an approximate 8,387 sq. ft., pet food manufacturing facility, at 7238 Alexander Street within an existing CM (Commercial Industrial) building (APN 841-11-019). No exterior changes are proposed for the existing building, except for changes in signage. Site plan changes consist of restriping the designated parking area. The site is currently operated by Mission Powder Coating, and the change in user and operation, including machinery and processing, is anticipated to be less intensive. Application filed

by Peter Voss, 70 Hidden Valley Road, Hollister, CA 95023 Interested parties are encouraged to attend the public hearings. Persons who are unable to attend may submit written comments to the Gilroy Planning Division or Gilroy City Clerk’s Office, 7351 Rosanna St. Gilroy, CA. 95020. Such correspondence must be received prior to the hearing (or 12 copies may be presented at the public hearing) to be included in the public record. If you challenge the decision(s) at the hearing you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing, described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at or prior to the meeting.

If you have any questions about this request, please contact Jessie Bristow, Planner, at (408) 846-0214 or jessiebristow@cityofgilroy.org.

Published: Gilroy Dispatch October 20, 2017.

FBN6344638 Abandonment

950 MOR Abandon FBNS

October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017

FBN634639 Abandonment

949 MOR - FBNS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT filed with the Clerk-Recorder’s Office of SANTA CLARA COUNTY File Number:634638 Owners names: INES MARIA ZAPATA DE ROBERTS 87N. San Pedro Street San Jose, CA 95037 by this: AN INDIVIDUAL Business names and location CREPES&MORE. 87N. San Pedro Street San Jose, CA 95037 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: The Original file date 4/11/2016 for this business name that was abandoned on 10/4/2017 Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara Regina Alcomendras County Clerk 70 W. Hedding St. San Jose, Ca 95110 Publish Morgan Hill Times October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will consider modifications to Gilroy City Code Chapter 30 “zoning ordinance” which will amend Sections 30.2.20 and 30.45.30 regarding the prohibition of marijuana cultivation, processing, delivery and dispensary uses in the City of Gilroy.

A detailed description of the proposal is on file with the Community Development Department at City Hall. The staff report for the proposal may also be viewed on the City website (www.cityofgilroy.org) by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before the meeting.

950 MOR Abandon FBNS

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THIS PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the item can be heard, in the Gilroy City Council Chambers at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, California.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT filed with the Clerk-Recorder’s Office of SANTA CLARA COUNTY File Number:634639 Owners names: INES ZAPATA INC 87 N. San Pedro Street Unit #103 San Jose, CA 95110 by this: AN INDIVIDUAL Business names and location CREPES&MORE. 87 N. San Pedro Street Unit #103 San Jose, CA 95110 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: The Original file date 5/3/2016 for this business name that was abandoned on 10/4/2017 Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara Regina Alcomendras County Clerk 70 W. Hedding St. San Jose, Ca 95110 Publish Morgan Hill Times

FBN634718 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number:634718 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as GREENPOINT ENVIRONMENTAL 15190 Yvonne Dr Morgan Hill, CA 95037 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: CHRISTINA BENJAMIM 15190 Yvonne Dr Morgan Hill, CA 95037 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/2/2017 and 10/6/2017 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara Regina Alcomendras County Clerk 70 W. Hedding St. San Jose, CA 95110 Publish Morgan Hill Times: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2017

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Gilroy Garage Sale 6440 Church St, Sat. 10/21 & Sun. 10/22, 7:30am - 4pm microwave w/stand, toys, clothes, household items, and much, much more!

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Van Driver must have Class B drivers License, w/passenger endorsement, to transport seniors and other passengers to and from home to medical appoint. and other locations both in and out of San Benito County. Hours vary per week, paid vacation, holiday and sick time. Applications at Jovenes de Antano, 300 West St Hollister, or call 831.637.9275

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

SALVATION ARMY NEEDS Seasonal kettle bell ringers Apply at 200 W. 5th Street, Gilroy. CA, 408.848.5373 or volunteer at RegisterToRing.com

Gabilan Welding is closing its doors after 67 years in business. Everything on sale now! Mon. - Fri. 7:30am - 4pm, Sat. 8am - 3pm, 1091 San Felipe Road, Hollister or call 831.637.3360.

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 634886 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as SANCHEZ PROPERTIES 885 Greenwich Dr Gilroy, CA 95020 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: MARK SANCHEZ

GARAGE SALES Garage/Estate Sale 890 San Benito St, Hollister Thur., Oct 19, Fri., Oct 20, Sat., Oct 21, 8am to 4pm daily, tools, household items, books, antiques, vintage jewelry, furniture and much more!

KATHERINE CAGINIA SANCHEZ FAMILY (EMILY) LIMITED SANCHEZ FAMILY TRUST DATED 1991 885 Greenwich Dr Gilroy, CA 95020 This business is conducted by: COPARTNERS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NA and 10/12/2017 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara Regina Alcomendras County Clerk 70 W. Hedding St. San Jose, Ca 95110 Publish Gilroy Dispatch: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2017-0000285 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Sumaq Art 207 Third street San Juan Bautista CA 95045 Phone: 831.623.4285 Mailing Address: 7588 Manresa Court San Jose CA 95139 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: BEATRIZ ARBOGAST 7588 Manresa Ct San Jose CA 95139 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/20/2017 and 9/26/2017 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Morgan Hill will conduct a Public Hearing on the following proposal at the date, time and location listed below.

DATE: November 1, 2017 TIME: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: City Council Chambers Civic Center 17555 Peak Avenue Morgan Hill, California 95037 The City Council will conduct a public hearing and may adopt a resolution accepting the Development Services User Fee Study and a resolution adopting a revised Master Fee Schedule and any proposed increase in fees charged. The proposed revisions to the existing fees and establishment of new fees are supported by the User Fee Calculations prepared by NBS Government Finance Group calculating the cost of providing services and reasonable fees based on those costs.

This notice is in accordance with the provisions of Sections 66016 through 66018 of the California Government Code.

All persons interested in the foregoing are invited to appear before the Morgan Hill City Council on the day, at the time, and in the place above mentioned or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Morgan Hill at, or prior to, the public hearing.

A copy of the User Fee Study and Master Fee Schedule is available for review at the Development Services Center located at 17575 Peak Ave., Morgan Hill, CA, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Further information may be obtained from the Development Services Center at telephone number (408)778-6480.

Published Date: October 20, 2017 and October 27, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Hilarion Abad Guaracha Rodriguez NO. PR-17-00045 FILED: 10-182017. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,

contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Hilarion Abad Guaracha Rodriguez.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: Catalina Guaracha in the Superior Court of California, County of San Benito. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Catalina Guaracha be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 11-9-2017 Time: 1:30 p.m. Dept: 1, Superior Court of California County of San Benito, 450 Fourth Street, Hollister, California, 95023 . IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner, Gary J. Clifford , Polaris Law Group, LLP, 501 San Benito Street, Suite 200, Hollister, California 95023, 831.531.4211.

Publication Dates: Hollister Free Lance, October 20, 27 and November 3, 2017.

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GILROY DISPATCH

OCTOBER 20, 2017

SOUTH COUNTY ram TrUCK CENTEr

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MY MOM’S A BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR!

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MSRP ..........................................................................$28,470 DealeR DiScount....................................................... -$4,832 Sale PRice ................................................................ $23,638 RaM ca bc Retail conSuMeR caSh* ..........................-$2,750 RaM ca non-PRiMe Retail bonuS caSh** .................-$1,500 chRYSleR caPital caSh***............................................ -$500 RaM ca 2017 Retail bonuS caSh* ..............................-$1,000 RaM conqueSt leaSe to Retail/leaSe Rebate**** ....-$1,000

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2017 rAM 1500 4-Door

MSRP................................................................ $32,710 DealeR DiScount.............................................-$4,572 Sale PRice ....................................................... $28,138 RaM ca bc Retail conSuMeR caSh*................-$2,750 RaM ca non-PRiMe Retail bonuS caSh** ...... -$1,500 chRYSleR caPital caSh***................................. -$500 RaM ca 2017 bonuS caSh* ................................-$500 RaM ca 2017 Retail bonuS caSh* .................. -$1,000

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259 others to choose froM

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Net Price After DiscouNts AND rebAtes

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MSRP ................................................................. $26,185 DealeR DiScount ..............................................-$4,797 Sale PRice .........................................................$21,388 RaM ca bc Retail conSuMeR caSh*................. -$2,500 RaM 2017 on-the-Job coMMeRcial uPfit/GRaPhicS** ................................................ -$500 RaM PRoMaSteR conqueSt bonuS caSh*** .....-$1,500 RaM ca coMMeRcial bonuS caSh*...................-$1,000

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2013 HONDA ACCORD

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AUTOMATIC, A/C, POWER WINDOWS/ DOORS, KEYLESS ENTRY, CRUISE CONTROL, BACK UP CAM

AUTOMATIC, A/C, POWER WINDOWS/ DOORS, KEYLESS ENTRY, CRUISE CONTROL, BACK UP CAM

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$11,999

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2012 NISSAN FRONTIER EXTENDED CAB, LONG BED. GREAT WORK TRUCK!

2015 NISSAN QUEST

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VIN# 133316

$15,999

$12,999

$12,999

$13,999

$13,999

2010 NISSAN ARMADA PLATINUM

2017 TOYOTA COROLLA IM

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO

AUTOMATIC, A/C, POWER WINDOWS/ DOORS, KEYLESS ENTRY, CRUISE CONTROL, BACK UP CAM, POWER SUN ROOFL VIN# 608199

$16,999

AUTOMATIC, A/C, POWER WINDOWS/ DOORS, KEYLESS ENTRY, CRUISE CONTROL, BACK UP CAM VIN# 531868

$17,999

AUTOMATIC, A/C, POWER WINDOWS/ DOORS, KEYLESS ENTRY, CRUISE CONTROL VIN# 166248

$17,999

AUTOMATIC, A/C, POWER WINDOWS/ DOORS, KEYLESS ENTRY, CRUISE CONTROL VIN# 164418

$18,999

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