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Roadwork to end by rainy season STREETS ARE CONSTRUCTION ZONES Michael Moore Editor

➝ Get Fit, 14

➝ Roadwork, 12

Scott Hinrichs

Djoni Ray Muresan, 8, took the tape for the boys with 8-year-olds Marcus Tamayo Vasquez and Shane Holeman finishing rounding out the top three. For the girls, 8-year-old Olivia Scatena was fastest to the finish line with strong showings

by Alessandra Basso and McKenly Gupton, both 8.

Late-night jackhammering and rumbling of diesel engines, decimation of mature oak trees, an even more sluggish daytime commute—these are some of the impacts voiced by local residents about heavy-duty road construction projects underway throughout Morgan Hill.

These ongoing efforts include the “South Monterey Road Repaving project” from the southern edge of downtown all the way to West Middle Avenue (about 2.5 miles); installation of a new traffic signal and reconfiguration of the intersection at Monterey and Old Monterey roads north of town; reconstruction of San Pedro Avenue between Monterey Road and Church Street; and the DeWitt Avenue “S-Curve Realignment Project.”

Completion of the more than 15 infrastructure and private development projects in the city is expected to contribute to smoother vehicle rides, safer neighborhoods and better overall traffic flow, according to city staff.

Some of the projects are being completed by contractors associated with private residential developments, such as the Monterey/Old Monterey intersection and San Pedro Avenue. Others, such as the Monterey Road repaving project, have long been on the city’s list of needed public works upgrades.

The city typically tries

TOUGH COURSE Brady Lennon, 8, (#335) crawls through the obstacle course during Saturday’s youth challenge.

Youngsters strive to get fit 11TH ANNUAL EVENT OFFERS RACE T-SHIRTS AND MEDALS TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS Scott Forstner Reporter

Four-year-old Oliver Guzman bested the 6-andunder field to claim first

place in the 11th annual Morgan Hill Get Fit Obstacle Course Challenge held Oct. 7 at the Centennial Recreation Center.

Guzman was the youngest of 168 participants, broken into age divisions up to 13 years old, who competed in the 1.5-mile obstacle challenge that took place on a course in the streets and park surrounding the center.

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Carter Murry, 5, and Diego Barcenas, 6, finished second and third respectively in the boys 6U division, while 6-yearold Naya Bell was the first female finisher in that same age group ahead of runner-up Charlotte Plaza, 6, and third place Cara Ferguson, 5.

In the 7-8 age group,

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Youth-friendly obstacles included a tire run, balance beam, cargo net crawl and bounce apparatus.

All participants received a race shirt and medal. The City of Morgan Hill put on the event. Complete results can be viewed at https:// georesults.racemine. com/City-of-MorganHill/events/2017/Morgan-Hill-Get-Fit-5k-Ob-

About a quarter of middle school students (23 percent) and nearly a fifth of Morgan Hill high school students (19 percent) said they’ve experienced some type of physical abuse by a family member or house guest, according to the

latest YMCA Project Cornerstone Developmental Assets survey.

The vast majority (about three quarters) of the same group of Morgan Hill Unified School District students surveyed also responded that they have strong family support and positive peer influences in their lives, according to the results discussed at the Sept. 19 school board meeting.

Seventh, ninth and 11th graders gave some conflicting answers to 160 questions posed in the

hour-long survey about board members. “It’s valid their experiences at home, data. It’s meaningful and in school and with the relevant in what we do (in community.

Participa- identifying at-risk youth).” tion in the survey, Morgan Hill given countywide Unified Superevery six years, intendent Steve was voluntary Betando, howand kept anonyever, had a differmous. The latest ent take. He told results are from school board trustfall 2016. ees that he had “The data is “concerns about very valuable for Mary Patterson this particular surschool use,” said vey” and the validLinda Row, the Director ity of its results. of Student Services and “There’s really critical Enrollment who reviewed concerns related to the the survey results with structure of questions and

real flaws found in this particular survey,” said Betando, adding the survey was also given to elementary school kids. “It is highly likely that we’ll fall back on other surveys that we do (to gauge student experiences).”

Trustee Mary Patterson commented that the survey results are not unique among those of neighboring school districts. She reviewed the Project Cornerstone survey for all of Santa Clara ➝ Survey Results, 4

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Concert celebrates Hispanic heritage Audience members could not contain themselves as the Latin grooves got them moving at the Oct. 8 outdoor concert, the final event of Morgan Hill’s celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Son Latinos headlined the free concert with a host of other Bolivian, Peruvian, Mexican and Venezuelan groups serenading the crowd at the Downtown Amphitheater outside the

Community and Cultural Center.

Young musicians from the Mariachi Academy, who helped kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Sept. 12 performance, gave another performance Sunday as well.

Other earlier events were a Family Loteria Night at the Morgan Hill Library; a Mexican Independence Day celebration Sept.

17 at Galvan Park; and a 90-minute outdoor Zumba Class.

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Son Latinos headlined the concert with a host of Bolivian, Peruvian and Venezuelan groups serenading the crowd

FESTIVE TIMES Peruvian dancers from the Valverde Dance group perform Oct. 8 as part of a National Hispanic Heritage Month concert in Morgan Hill.

Council nixes $130K in future OSC payments MHYSA WILL DIVERT THE MONEY TO SOCCER FIELD, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Michael Moore Editor

The Morgan Hill City Council agreed to waive more than $120,000 worth of fees coming due to the city from the Outdoor Sports Center’s operating organization, in hopes of attracting a new operator for the complex.

In advance of the Oct. 4 meeting, the Morgan Hill Youth Sports Alliance—which has operated the 38-acre soccer fields complex for the city for about the last nine years—asked the city to reduce its annual contracted fees from $60,000 this year and $70,000 next year, to $45,000 each year.

But in an unexpected move,

after a brief discussion, the council agreed to remove the fees completely as long as there are no surprises in an upcoming audit of MHYSA and OSC operations. Council members reasoned that the money is better spent on keeping the sports fields maintained and attractive for a potential new operator, which the city is currently in the process of finding.

The sports alliance has faced some financial difficulties in running the Outdoor Sports Center in recent years, due to lost revenue from annual event organizers who decided to take their tournaments elsewhere, and an unexpected, expensive repair of a well pump that serves the property on Condit Road, according to alliance Director Jeff Dixon.

Because of this, the organization has had trouble making annual payments to the city. The center is currently delinquent in its quarterly payments to the

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city by $22,500, according to city staff.

Morgan Hill Community Services Director Chris Ghione said the next audit, which is due in the coming months, is likely to show improvement in the sports center’s bookkeeping and tracking of expenses and revenues.

Councilmember Rich Constantine proposed waiving the alliance’s scheduled payments to the city altogether for the next two years, after he was assured by city staff that the funds would be wellspent on maintaining the facility’s grass fields and other upkeep.

“I’m mostly concerned about the field condition,” Constantine said. “If they can put that money (into facility maintenance) and show us, I’m willing to forgive the payment altogether.”

Mayor Pro Tem Larry Carr added a request for the alliance to return to city staff with more details about the cost of maintenance at the center.

The five-member council unanimously agreed to waive the fees for at least the current year, and possibly next year pending the results of the upcoming audit. The alliance’s current contract with the city expires after next year.

“We were always going to maintain the facility to the best of our abilities,” Dixon said after the meeting. “What this gives us the opportunity to do is, maybe look at some creative things in addition to maintaining (the fields)—even enhancing it because we have more funds to do with it.”

The city has already begun a “Request For Proposals” process to seek a new operator for the Outdoor Sports Center—preferably one that is committed to serving the right balance of local and regional uses of the sports fields, and has some extra funds to invest in upgrading the facility and promoting it as a major revenue generator. The alliance

is not prohibited from competing in that process to remain as operator of the center.

The sports center has long been a popular site for weekend soccer tournaments that bring teams from throughout the state. The alliance has added other non-traditional uses to the facility over the last nine years, including dog agility competitions, circuses, a barbecue festival and other sports such as lacrosse, cricket and flag football.

Also earlier this year, the council approved $1.4 million from the city’s parks maintenance fund to replace the artificial turf on two of the OSC’s fields—one for football and one for soccer. The turf on the fields, cited by city staff as a “flagship” of the OSC, is about 10 years old and deteriorating. City officials hope this facelift will also help attract competitive bids from prospective new operators.

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Since its flagship school in the Franklin-McKinley School District opened in 2007, Voices said it “has devoted itself to serving socioeconomically disadvantaged and underserved communities.”

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County and told her fellow trustees that Morgan Hill’s responses were “on par with the entire county.”

In fall 2016, Project Cornerstone administered a survey to over 43,000 students in more than 180 schools and 25 districts throughout the county.

“This is not only Morgan Hill,” Patterson said.

With each board member having their own take on the results, Row explained, “The best way to address questions is to build systems of support for students.”

Other survey results from Morgan Hill students included: • 21 percent of middle schoolers and 17 percent of high school-aged students were a victim of physical violence where someone caused them pain or injury in the last two years; • 22 percent of middle schoolers and 25 percent of high schoolers have experienced depression and contemplated suicide; • Zero percent of middle schoolers and 1

percent of high schoolers used tobacco and drugs; • 6 percent middle school/7 percent high school have been in trouble with police; and • 15 percent of high schoolers felt valued by the community.

Student answers prompt discussion

The survey, which is given every six years in communities throughout the county, had two categories covering the 40 external and internal development assets (20 each) used by Project Cornerstone and adopted by the City of Morgan Hill and the school district as well as two dozen school districts within the county.

External assets are the students’ perceptions/feeling about school, community, organizations and church. Internal assets are students’ personal choices and beliefs. The survey also measures risk behaviors and “thriving indicators,” and correlates them with the presence or absence of developmental assets.

“I think the value of this

data is conversation and the things we do after,” board Vice President Tom Arnett said. “Now that we have data like this, what actions are we going to take?”

Row explained the survey had a variety of answer choices ranging from “not important to extremely important” or “very often to never” or “strongly agree or disagree.” She said that 15-20 percent of the surveys were invalidated for various reasons and not included in the final results.

“We try to look for patterns and trends and not get caught up in a single-digit focus,” Row said.

“They yielded some real compelling answers.”

The question posed that yielded the physical abuse statistic was: “Have you ever been physically harmed (that is, where someone caused you to have a scar, black & blue marks, welts, bleeding, or a broken bone) by someone in your family or someone living with you?”

The survey results can be viewed on the district website, mhusd.org.

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OPINION FROM THE WEB Re: ‘County offers installment plan for property tax’ It's about time. I felt their system in the current over priced market made it even more difficult for people. This should never have been a thing.

Kelly Adams Byrne via Facebook

Yeah, nice gesture. As a former County employee, I'm confident saying the County wouldn't offer anything to residents that didn't benefit the County.

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Re: ‘Letter to the editor: Help is available for sexual assault victims’ Thank you for sharing your very personal feelings - the naysayers have no idea Aileen Teren-Foster via Facebook

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Fun events on tap for the end of a season

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he season is winding down for those wonderful outdoor festivals.

We only have a few events left, and then we’ll have to nourish our adventurous souls on memories or become more pack-like and venture out in small groups of friends and families over the winter.

I realize that going out to these festivals is not for everyone, but I think they do hold something for just about everyone.

There’s usually some food and some form of adult beverages, most likely music, shopping and nice people. Often, you get the owners of the businesses and brewery or winery right there serving and talking to you.

What’s not to like?

This weekend you get a double dose of fun. Both the Morgan Hill Downtown Association and the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley have events planned.

Weather alert! It’s going to be in the 70s— perfect outdoor event weather, special ordered.

Saturday afternoon, Oct. 14, the Downtown Association hosts the Brew Crawl. This event will bring in 19 breweries and a specialty drink (think selzer) to pour samples at various businesses in Morgan Hill’s downtown.

The focus of the Brew Crawl is to bring in as many small craft breweries as possible to make the event special. Craft brews are taking the adult beverage world by storm and some of the finest will be here.

This year there will be two check-in points to complement the two biggest sponsors of the event: The Trail Dust restaurant and Running Shop & Hops store and tap room.

This event starts at 1pm and ends at 5pm, so enjoy those beverages and consider sticking around for dinner and shopping afterwards.

Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 day of event (if there are any left…).

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The big weekend actually gets started a day earlier with the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley’s Passport Friday Night event. This is a private event, but you can find out how to be a part of it by purchasing tickets to the weekend of tasting for $40—that’s an entire weekend of tasting with over 25 wineries participating.

Friday night, 19 wineries will be serving tasting pours all in one location—The Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. This two-hour evening event (6 to 8pm) usually sees more of the winemakers themselves pouring their wines since it is a smaller crowd and shorter event. Don’t miss this intimate private event.

If you got that Wine Passport you’ll have a pass to the over 25 wineries that will have all kinds of special treats in store all weekend for wine tasters on the prowl.

The wineries really put on their best face for the weekend of tasting. Besides pouring samples of their fine wines, many will have entertainment and food. Some of the wineries are getting to be known for their special food offerings.

We should all be proud of our local wineries; their wines are just getting better and better, and tasting these wines in their festive settings just seems to make them even tastier.

So get plenty of rest, eat well and get out starting Friday night to have a great time as you can only do right here in the South Valley.

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Re: ‘MHUSD challenges accuracy of state test scores’ Data and method of statistical analysis.

Otherwise his conclusion is worthless.

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"At Live Oak High School, last year’s 11th graders eclipsed the district totals in ELA with more than 56 percent meeting or exceeding standards. But the same could not be said in math, where just over 31 percent met or exceeded standards." The last time I took a test, a score of 31% correct was a whopping F (for failure). Ditto for a 56% score. If you care about your children's education, by all means keep them out of the government school system. No private or religious school with these scores would continue to exist. “markwahinkle” via morganhilltimes.com

I would like Mr. Webb to explain how more is being asked of our students when at honor roll presentations over 60% of the class is getting honor roll, yet test scores are hovering at the 50% or below in the proficiency assessments.

Those are numbers that don't add up, but for some reason they do in Webb-math. But honor rolls keep parents that don't know any better quiet, don't they? Our kids are leaving this district unprepared for college. The presentation to the board on the Sobrato math department shows the denial and tone-deaf attitudes prevalent at Sobrato and the district office. Nearly 700 people have signed the change.org petition regarding the Sobrato math department. That is not just smoke. That is a fully engaged dumpster fire.

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Re: ‘Web poll: Do you think the federal government should enact stricter gun laws?’

It feels we have tried less regulations for many years(removal of 5 day period, end of ban on assault weapons), and the number of shootings keep happening, and a new level of evil comes out yearly. Maybe stricter is not the right word, but it appear to be clear bad guys keep getting guns, so maybe we need better laws.

Unfortunately, those with money (NRA) don’t even want us to have that conversation.

Joshua Kedzierski via Facebook

If u mean stricter gun laws by performing a background check yes I think it is time we had it.

After all if one works in a school district there are background checks, for healthcare we have drug testing and background checks, to own a home we have credit checks so why not a background check for owning a gun? I don't get it.

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County offers property tax installment plan TAXPAYERS INVITED TO LEARN MORE AT INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS IN NOVEMBER Staff report

MORGAN HILL—Santa Clara County is offering a new Partial Payment Program for property taxpayers, along with other new features such as email notifications and announcements related to their tax bills, according to an Oct. 5 announcement.

The county’s Department of Tax and Collections is holding two Partial Payment Program information workshops, Nov. 1

and Nov. 3, for taxpayers to learn more about the program and other related services.

Until now, taxpayers were required to make property tax payment installments in full, and were charged a 10 percent penalty if the full installment amount wasn’t made by the payment deadline. The new program allows taxpayers to make multiple partial payments on each installment, with penalties placed on the unpaid portion only, after the payment deadline.

“The new Partial Payment Program can provide significant relief to taxpayers who need the flexibility of making multiple payments,” said Emily Harrison, County Finance Agency Director.

The County is mailing about

488,000 annual secured property tax bills during the next few days.

The first payment installment is due between Nov. 1 and Dec. 11.

Residents are invited to learn more about the new program and other supportive services at the Nov. 1 and Nov. 3 workshops. Topics at the workshops will include: • Overview of the new Partial Payment Program • Roll out of new userfriendly tax bills this year, beginning with secured and supplemental tax bills • New taxpayer balance due statements to help residents track their payments • Email notifications: sign up to receive notifications and announcements related to tax bills (Those who opt in can receive notifications of their

WORKSHOP DATES Nov. 1 at 6-7pm County Government Center, Board Chambers 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose Parking after 5pm: One-hour parking (lot at the corner of San Pedro and Hedding streets) or Employee “C” lot across from County Government Center Nov. 3 at 1am-noon County Government Center, Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium (INS) 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose, first floor Daytime Parking: One-hour parking (lot at the corner of San Pedro and Hedding streets) or metered street parking

payment due dates via email and then go online to make their payments in a timely manner.)

• Free eCheck payment option

that reduces online processing costs • New lower credit card payment processing fees negotiated by the county

REBUILD SONOMA: How you can help A fund has been established to send contributions directly to community-based efforts to aid victims of this week’s catastrophic Sonoma and Napa fires.

The Rebuild Sonoma Fund, an advised fund of the 501 (c)

(3) Silicon Valley Community Foundation, was established by the Santa Rosa-based North Bay Bohemian to assist victims of the catastrophic October 2017 Northern California fires.

With no administrative

overhead, all funds will be transferred directly to community-based nonprofits that provide direct aid to the rebuilding and relief effort.

The North Bay Bohemian is part of Metro Newspapers,

a family of newspapers that includes New SV Media, publisher of the Times.

To contribute online: http://rebuildsonomafund.org/

To contribute via mail: Rebuild Sonoma c/o Silicon Valley Community Foundation 2440 W El Camino Real, Suite 300 Mountain View, CA 94040

OBITUARIES GEORGENE DONNA ABBOTT

DANIEL GARY CARROLL

January 2, 1945 - September 29, 2017

November 23, 1940 - September 30, 2017

Services will be held at the San Juan Bautista Mission, located at 406 Second Street, San Juan Bautista at 11:00am on October 12, 2017.

A celebration of his life will be in November.

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eorgene passed away peacefully on the afternoon of September 29, 2017 at the age of 72. She was surrounded by her family in the home which she built with her husband David.

David and Georgene met at Cal Poly University and were married in January 1967 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mountain View, CA, where Georgene had grown up as a young girl.

Georgene was proud to have graduated from Cal Poly with a BA in Business-Industrial Relations, following in the footsteps of her beloved father who served as a union worker/foreman in San Francisco for over forty years.

While Georgene was an extremely private person, she was well liked and loved in the community of Gilroy, California where she and her husband David built and owned a thriving small business, Abbott’s Pro Power for more than thirtyfive years. That business is still thriving today through the work of her husband David and son David Jr. Georgene believed in being kind to others, accepting all faiths, religions, and nationalities, and to giving back to the community in which she lived. She was an extremely spiritual woman who lived every day praying to God for the blessings he had bestowed upon her. She loved being a business owner, a wife, a mother, playing with her dogs and her grandchildren, gardening, and listening to music, especially country music. Her life brought so much joy to those around her, who knew her as an extremely strong and passionate woman who was patriotic, proud, and virtuous.

Preceded in death by her father George Rettig, mother Catherine Stahor, her brothers George Rettig Jr., and Eugene Rettig.

She is survived be her daughter Renee Abbott Blocker, her husband Lewis, their children Michaela, Emily, and Nathan, by her son David Jr., his wife Nicole, and her grandchildren Bode and Sydney, her nephew Russell Rettig , his wife Sharon, nephew Randy Rettig and partner Charles Wayne Wood.

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THANK YOU FROM THE FAMILY OF BERNICE NISSEN

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he family of Bernice Nissen would like to thank those who attended her celebration of life. We are grateful for the flowers, cards, food and desserts as well as the kindness and love shown to us during this difficult time. It speaks volumes to the friendships and bonds she made throughout her lifetime. The fond memories that were shared with us reinforced how much she was loved and will truly be missed. Again, thank you for helping celebrate such a wonderful life!

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aniel Gary Carroll (age 76) peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 30, in Morgan Hill, after a lengthy illness with glioblastoma. He was born November 23,1940, in San Jose, CA. He was the only son of Richard L and Inez L Carroll.

Daniel leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Bonnie, his two grown children, Clancy and Kate (Kim), and two granddaughters, Sophie and Annika. He also leaves behind many loving cousins and dear friends.

Dan attended Evergreen elementary then graduated from James Lick High school (‘58), and San Jose State University (‘63). He joined his father, R. L. Carroll in the construction business for 35 years before becoming a full time farmer. He enjoyed 25 years of producing organic walnuts and almonds. He was never happier than in one of his orchards solving the many challenges associated with successful farming.

Contributions can be made in his name to the charity of your choice.

His family would like to thank Kaiser Hospice and SSC Home-care for all the tender assistance which made his last few months comfortable.

LOUIS DAVID GODINEZ August 21, 1946 - October 7, 2017 A celebration of life for Louie Godinez will be held at Gilroy Lodge on the Hill on October 29, 2017 from 1pm to 6pm. The Lodge is located at 2765 Hecker Pass Highway Gilroy, CA 95020.

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ouie Godinez was born in Los Angeles,CA on August 21, 1946 to the parents of Francisco Godinez and Hermelinda Moreno.

He is survived by his siblings: Eva Lopez, Gloria Guerra, Frank Godinez, Yolanda Sosa and Jess Moreno. His children include Margie Godinez, Louie Godinez Jr, Raquel Godinez, and Christina Godinez Corona. Also, his grandchildren Jacob, Jordan, Jarret Dexter and Avery Garcia. His loving wife Margie Godinez, soul mate and best friend for 46 years remains.

Louie was a teacher and a coach for the Gilroy School system from 1971-2008. He always enjoyed the company of his family and friends. His past times included participating in sports activities, listening to music, traveling, rock collecting, bird watching, and hiking.

ESTELA MORALES 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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BLAKE ROBERT BIRNIE September 8, 1995 - October 7, 2017 Services will be held at South Valley Community Church on Saturday, October 21, at 10am. Interment will be at the Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Los Altos. An online guest book and additional information is available at www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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lake Robert Birnie, 22, was reunited with his twin brother, Bryan, in heaven on October 7, 2017. Blake was born on September 8, 1995 in Santa Clara, the son of Greg and Cynthia Birnie. He graduated from Christopher High School in 2014. At the time of his death, Blake was working towards achieving his associate degree at Gavilan College. He was studying business agriculture in an effort to understand the flora that surrounded him and harness it to fulfill his entrepreneurial ambitions.

Blake found release in art and music. His vocal talents bridged a gap between his family and friends, which so many young adults struggle to connect. Blake’s friends and family have lost a truly remarkable young man, but they all agree that the way he touched their lives and brought people together means he will never be forgotten.

Blake is survived by his parents; siblings Christopher, Nicholas and Nicole Birnie; grandparents Sterling and Anna Chalk; aunts and uncles Debbie Chalk, John Chalk, Ben Chalk, Mohana and Kimberly (Birnie) Dissanayake, David and Marcy Birnie; niece Trinity; 14 cousins and his life affirming and ever present circle of friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Jim, Audrey, and Peggy Birnie; his uncles Jeff Birnie and Frank Chalk; and his brother Bryan Birnie.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Blake’s name to Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter.

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Times introduces new managing editor HOLTZCLAW BRINGS EXTENSIVE JOURNALISM, COMMUNICATIONS BACKGROUND Barry Holtzclaw has been named managing editor of the three newspapers and two magazines of New SV Media—the Morgan Hill Times, the Gilroy Dispatch and the Hollister Free Lance,

LOCAL SCENE Senior Resource Fair Morgan HIll’s seniors are invited to the Senior Resource Fair, 10am to 1pm Oct. 13 at Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.

The fair will provide information and connections to a variety of local senior resources, health and wellness class demonstrations, health screenings, education and more. For more information, call the Centennial Recreation Center Senior Center, 171 West Edmundson Avenue at (408) 782-1284.

Brew Crawl The 2017 Morgan Hill Brew Crawl, sponsored by the Morgan Hill Downtown Association, will take place 1 to 5pm Oct. 14 at participating downtown stores and restaurants. Tickets will cost $35 in advance, or $45 the day of the event. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit morganhilldowntown.org.

‘Madagascar’ comes to MH Director Carol Romo and Theater Fun present a rollicking production of "Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR.,” based on the hit DreamWorks animated motion picture, at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, Oct. 26-29.

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Holtzclaw was a local news reporter with daily newspapers in New York and North Carolina, and a local news editor in New York and Kansas. He has been a publisher and editor of weekly business newspapers in Kansas and Oakland.

Holtzclaw has won awards for investigative journalism and editorial writing, and was

a communications director in higher education and financial services in California, at Santa Clara University and Comerica Bank. Most recently, he was editor of the weekly Press Banner newspaper in Scotts Valley.

The University of Buffalo (NY) graduate attended Stanford University’s Graduate School of Communications on Ford Foundation and Copley Fellowships.

He can be reached at bholtzclaw@newsvmedia.com.

The show follows all of your favorite friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Showtimes are 7pm Oct. 26 and 27; 2pm and 7pm Oct. 28; and 2pm and 5pm Oct. 29. The Community Playhouse is located at 17090 Monterey Road. Tickets cost $10. For more information, visit facebook.com/ events/525663884453041.

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The Live Oak Emerald Regime holds bingo every weekend at the Britton Middle School Auditorium, 80 W. Central Ave. On Saturday, doors open at 4:15pm, warmups begin at 5:45pm and games begin at 6:15pm. On Sunday doors open at 11:45am, warm-ups start at 1:15pm and games begin at 1:45pm. For more information visit emeraldregime.org/bingo_page. htm.

Dispose of meds safely The Morgan Hill Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration and national and community partners will host the 14th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 10am to 2pm Saturday, Oct. 28. at the police department, 16200 Vineyard Boulevard. The event aims to provide a safe, convenient and ecologically responsible method of prescription drug disposal while educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Grants for nonprofits available Applications are open for Community Action Grants for 2017-18, funded by the American Association of University Women Morgan Hill chapter. The application deadline is Oct. 31, for grants of up to $1,000 each. These grants are awarded to local nonprofit organizations in support of projects

the are in alignment with AAUW’s mission, including broad-based education programs, education programs targeted at underserved segments of the population and programs targeted at equity for women and girls. This year, grants totaling $3,000 were given to Learning and Loving Education Center for ESL class supplies; Central High School for its Chef’s Garden; San Martin Gwinn Elementary Home and School Club for its mariachi music program and Discovery Counseling Center for Bold Journey.

The grants are funded through AAUW’s annual Wildflower Run. For grant criteria and information on how to apply, visit aauw.org, and click on “community” in the navigation bar on the home page.

Veterans Run Support veterans organizations by signing up and running in the third annual Morgan Hill Veterans Run 5K/10KWalk Nov. 11 in downtown Morgan Hill. The race will start at 9:45am at 17500 Depot Street, allowing participants to attend the annual downtown Veterans Day memorial ceremony just a block away from the run/walk’s start and finish line. Proceeds from the Veterans Run will benefit area nonprofits the Morgan Hill Freedom Fest (the event host), as well as veterans service organizations Team RWB, Wounded Warrior Project, DreamPower Horsemanship and Operation Freedom Paws.

For more information, and to register for the Veterans Run, visit

Coffee with the Mayor Join Morgan Hill Mayor Steve Tate for candid, informal discussion about City Hall and city business at the next Coffee With the Mayor, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at GVA Cafe, 17400 Monterey Road. Newly appointed City Manager Christina Turner will be the mayor’s guest.

Tate will supply the coffee. The monthly Coffee With the Mayor allows residents a chance to ask questions and offer comments about the city’s public safety, street maintenance and parks and recreation services, city finances, and any other aspect of city business.

Celebrate Morgan Hill The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the annual Celebrate Morgan Hill awards. The chamber will honor the winners at a fun-themed dinner, auction and awards cere mony March 3, 2018.

Awardees include Woman of the Year, Man of the Year, Educator of the Year, Student of the Year, Large Business of the Year (more than 20 employees), Small Business of the Year (20 employees or less) and Nonprofit of the Year. The latter two are new categories for the 2018 awards. Send nominations to brittney@morganhill.org.

Bingo Fundraiser for Emerald Regime

Learn to breathe easy An explore breath and be stress free workshop is held from 3:30 to 5pm Sundays at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Morgan Hill. RSVP requested due to limited seating.

For more information, call Krishna at (408) 480-4493.

Bridge at the Rec Center Bridge is held Monday nights at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Open stratified games begin at 6:20pm.

Pickleball at the Rec Center Pickleball, a tennis type game in which a whiffle ball is hit over a low net with a paddle, can be played from 8:30 to 11pm. Mondays at the Centennial Recreation Center gymnasium, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Play is free for CRC members, $8 for non-member seniors. Equipment is provided. For more details, visit usapa.org/whatis_pball/.

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will do nothing to alleviate traffic through the Monterey Road corridor, with dozens of other new homes under construction on other properties in north Morgan Hill, Vanella said.

“The new intersection creates a danger, since drivers coming down Old Monterey can’t see the new street until they’re about to cross it, and drivers turning onto Old Monterey from the new street can’t see far enough up the street to make a right turn, then cross to the left turn lanes safely,” Vanella wrote in an Aug. 11 email to CalTrans.

Furthermore, Vanella complains the city allowed the developer to remove scores of vibrant, mature live oak trees—including a landmark grove that abutted the edge of the old intersection.

“The important thing about live oak trees is they don’t lose their leaves, cleaning the air year-round,” Vanella said. “We’re increasing global warming (by removing the mature trees).”

And Vanella can’t fathom why the grove on the edge of the old intersection was even removed, other than to make way for more new homes.

The developer has included replanting of new young trees in the site plans, according to city planning documents.

Old Monterey Road is closed from Monterey to Llagas at least until the end of this week, as the developer completes the traffic signal, according to the city’s website. Until then, traffic is rerouted to Wright and Hale avenues.

The construction has generated a wealth of comments on social media from anxious commuters upset that the work is snarling traffic.

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to coordinate road construction projects “to minimize the impact to the greatest number of residents, businesses and visitors,” said Morgan Hill Communications Manager Maureen Tobin.

Sometimes, however, that’s not possible, and crews are scrambling to complete the current roadwork before the winter rains can delay them even more, she said.

“All of these roadway improvements will increase motorist safety and decrease wear and tear on motorist vehicles,” Tobin added. “Each of these roadways were in poor condition, so the improvements should be noticed by all.” Furthermore, the upgraded roadways will not require as much ongoing maintenance as the previous driving surfaces, Tobin said.

Some residents’ patience is being tested as the multitude of projects wreaks havoc on morning and afternoon commutes, and even short trips across town.

In the case of the Monterey/Old Monterey intersection, longtime Morgan Hill resident Richard Vanella thinks the new configuration will only make matters worse.

For months, Vanella’s complaints have fallen on deaf ears at city hall and among county and state transportation officials he has contacted, he told the Times.

For starters, the new intersection is poorly designed, Vanella contends, as it moves the traffic signal only about 75 feet south to make way for a portion of the new 76-unit Solera Ranch subdivision, under construction by City Ventures. Vanella thinks the new traffic signal should have been aligned another 200 feet south on Monterey Road, with Old Monterey routed along the front of still-vacant properties up to a stand of tall trees.

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NEW INTERSECTION Contractors are expected to complete the new traffic signal at Monterey and Old Monterey roads by the end of this week.

Department has received numerous calls late at night in recent weeks complaining about loud construction noises on Monterey Road south of town.

This work is associated with the repaving of the 2.5-mile stretch of one of the city’s busiest roads. Contractors have mostly completed the heavy construction by working in the late night and early morning hours.

Most of the intensive repaving is done, with restriping and installing new traffic signal loops scheduled for the coming week, according to the city’s website.

All work on that project is expected to be complete by Oct. 26.

The city hired contractor Granite Construction to complete the repaving, at a cost of

about $2.5 million, according to Morgan Hill Deputy Director of Engineering Scott Creer.

Other projects

One block of San Pedro Avenue— from Church Street to Monterey Road—has been closed for extensive road improvements since early this summer. Tobin said the developer expects to finish this project the week of Oct. 16.

The developer of The Commons subdivision on the corner of Church and San Pedro is performing this work.

In the downtown, Frank Leal, developer of the Granada Hotel on Monterey Road, and his crews have been busy this week installing new storm drain infrastructure on Second Street. This ongoing project has resulted in

closures of East Second Street.

And on the west side of Morgan Hill, in Santa Clara County’s jurisdiction, a key section of DeWitt Avenue remains closed for the realignment of a dangerous “S-curve.” This stretch of roadway, from Origilia Lane to Spring Avenue, will remain closed until Thanksgiving, according to the city website.

Other road and construction projects throughout town include three new downtown parks, Hale Avenue extension line planning, four residential/ commercial projects downtown, new signal at Fourth Street and Monterey Road, sidewalk improvements at Third Street and Monterey Road and others which are listed on the city’s website, morganhill.ca.gov.

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‘Most successful’ youth race

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HOT POTATO Gracelynn Roberts, 10, (#441), Margaret Halliday, 9, (#454), Marisa Masoni, 9, (#459) and Jessica Girouard, 9, (#470) hop along in the potato sack portion of the 11th annual Morgan Hill Get Fit Obstacle Course Challenge Oct. 7.

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PROUD WINNERS Ivy Beier, 5, (#86) and Dacia Christian, 5, (#90) show off their race medals after completing the Morgan Hill Get Fit Obstacle Course Challenge at the Centennial Recreation Center Oct. 7. ➝ Get Fit, 1

In the 9-10 division, 9-year-old Tanner Holeman edged Dillon Hall, 9, by three seconds with Armando Manzo, 9, taking third

place. For the girls, Grace Mureson was first, Grace Lennon was second and Audrey Sitland was third, all 10 years of age.

In the oldest 11-13 division, the

top three boys finishers were only nine seconds apart with Dylan Starink in first, Daniel Bakker in second and Michael Tran-Pham in third. For the girls, Tea Reyes took first, Hailey Stegall second and Dahlia Saavedra third.

All funds raised go back directly to the race through the purchase of t-shirts, medals, inflatable rental and anything extra that we provide, according to Kolby Rousseu, the Health and Wellness Director for the Centennial Recreation Center and Mt. Madonna YMCA. “This year’s Get Fit was the most successful race we have had, with 168 participants, surpassing our previous high of 136,” Rousseu said. “Everyone left with a medal and smile on their face.

We’re looking forward to our next event, which is our annual youth triathlon that will be held on April 28, 2018.”

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SM Chamber gets active in the community FUN PARK DAY GENERATES CANNED FOODS FOR CECILIA’S CLOSET Reporter

It’s only six months old, but the San Martin Chamber of Commerce already has begun putting its footprint on the local community, with a Sept. 30 family fun day in the park that seconded as a canned food drive for Cecilia’s Closet.

“I’m really happy with some of the things we’re accomplishing already in our community,” said Connie Ludewig, a director with the San Martin chamber

again,” Ludewig said. “San Martin has gone through a lot of changes the last few year with some people moving out of the area and some new people moving in.”

The newly formed chamber, which had its kickoff event Sept.

12 at Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, worked to get new signage on U.S. 101 near the California Highway Patrol Station.

“We want them to know San Martin is here,” said Ludewig, who also plans to reach out to the Gilroy and Morgan Hill chambers for partnerships.

“We’re trying to build a sense of unity and we want to the community interacting together.”

The local business community has already responded with San Martin Cafe and South Valley

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who helped organize the event at the Lion’s Club Community Park.

The 1960s-themed food drive with the cover band The Iconics also included deputies and vehicles from the Santa Clara County Sheriff ’s Office, Cal Fire officials and engines, as well as the Lions Club’s mobile health screening unit that allowed for vision, hearing and diabetes screenings.

The Saturday event generated more than a barrel full of canned foods that will be donated to Cecilia’s Closet on Oct. 10. San Martin automotive shop Copart donated a couple cases of food as well, according to Ludewig. About 60 residents attended the event.

“It was really nice that businesses as well as local residents are involved in the community

FUN FOR A CAUSE Members of the San Martin Chamber of

Commerce pictured at Cecilia’s Closet and Food Pantry in Morgan Hill.

Internet as charter members of the chamber. Other local businesses that helped with the fun day were Pineapple Rods and Kustoms and D.R. Domenichini Construction, according to Ludewig.

“It was well attended from the community,” said Ludewig, whose hopes for the chamber are to continue “paying it forward to the community.”

For additonal information, visit sanmartinchamber.org.

MHPD investigates Oct. 7 drive-by shooting NO INJURIES REPORTED; NO SUSPECT IDENTIFIED Morgan Hill police are asking residents in the area of Olympic

Drive for any home security camera footage that might have captured images of a drive-by shooting the evening of Oct. 7.

About 7:45pm, police received multiple calls of shots fired in the residential area behind the Morgan Hill Community Park, on Olympic

Drive in the area of Denali Drive, according to police reports.

Officers arrived to investigate the shots, and determined that no injuries or property damage occurred as a result of the shooting, according to police. Witnesses reported hearing 8 or 9

gunshots, fired by an occupant of a small silver sedan.

The suspicious vehicle fled the scene before officers arrived, and police have not identified any suspects.

Shortly after responding to the call of shots fired, police

posted on Facebook that officers were canvassing the area for any home cameras that are facing the roadway. Any resident with such camera footage that may be of assistance can contact Det. Scott Purvis at scott.purvis@morganhill.ca.gov.

POLICE BLOTTER Burglary

Battery

Someone broke into a work trailer on Woodview Avenue and stole tools, including a compound saw and a table saw. The thief or thieves made entry to the trailer by prying the security bars off the doors. The crime was reported 8:39am Oct. 5.

Two victims were shot by a motorist brandishing a paintball gun while they were walking in the area of West Dunne and Del Monte avenues. The shooter was traveling in a black Toyota pickup. The first incident was reported 10:07 p.m. Oct. 3.

A thief or thieves broke into two portable storage containers parked on Madrone Parkway and stole a camera lens from inside. The crime was reported 2:08pm Oct. 5.

Vandalism The owner of a green Acura reported that someone in a white Ford truck drove by and smashed the windows of her vehicle, which was parked on

East First Street. The crime was reported 10:43pm Oct. 5.

Stolen vehicle An unoccupied vehicle reported stolen out of Watsonville was recovered at Del Monte Lane and Del Monte Avenue in Morgan Hill.

The vehicle was recovered 9:20am Oct. 6.

A Barnell Avenue resident’s 24-year-old daughter took her parent’s Nissan Xterra without permission and later crashed it in Los Gatos. The parent wanted to file charges

for insurance purposes. The incident was reported 6:05 p.m. Oct. 3.

A thief or thieves stole a green 1996 Honda Civic from the 100 block of Wright Avenue. The theft was reported 7:02 a.m. Oct. 4.

Auto burglary Someone smashed the window of a blue Scion parked on Monterey Road.

The crime was reported 4:33am Oct. 6.

Narcotics complaint

Theft

A resident near Old Monterey Road and Mustard Court reported that her neighbors were smoking “so much marijuana so close to (her) home” that the smoke set off her fire alarm. The complaint was reported 12:50am Oct. 7.

Someone stole about $100 worth of baby formula from Safeway at Tennant Station.

The theft was reported 9:25pm Oct. 7.

A student of Britton Middle School, 80 W. Central Ave., was distributing marijuanalaced rice krispie treats to his classmates. The crime was reported 1:06 p.m. Oct. 9.

Petty theft Someone stole a customer’s purse from Safeway grocery store, 840 East Dunne Ave. The theft was reported 5:30 p.m. Oct. 3.

All subjects are innocent until proven guilty. Information is compiled from public records.

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gilroy—The Gavilan College women’s volleyball team has been road warriors this season—literally. Due to the renovation of the school’s gym, the Rams haven’t had a place on campus to play or practice. Instead, Gavilan has been relegated to practice at Gilroy High’s auxiliary gym—read, not the main gym—while playing every match on the road.

“These young women have been super resilient,” said Rams coach Kevin Kramer, who expects the renovated gym to be open for play within the next two weeks. “I’ll be honest—they haven’t complained about it at all. I hope in long run once we do get back home, we’ll reboot and hit a stride

we haven’t been able to hit yet.”

Expectations are high once again for the Rams, who are coming off their first-ever appearance in the finals of the state tournament. They’ve already shown flashes of having the potential to return to that stage for the second straight year, especially in regards to team chemistry.

To wit: When two returning starters off a state contending team are asked to switch positions, that’s enough to potentially ruffle some feathers and change the dynamics of a team.

Egos get bruised. Tension sets in. In turn, the team falls apart. That story has played out time and again in every sport, in every age group, across the world.

However, Gavilan is one of those programs that rise above any potential distractions and changes, because everyone has bought into the one for all, all for one mentality. So it is for the Rams, who enter Friday’s match at De Anza College at 12-4 overall and 2-0 in the Coast Conference South Division.

SPIKEFEST Katelyn Viray smashes an attack during a recent match for Gavilan.

The Rams team is fighting on despite not having a real home.

Last year’s middle blockers, Haley Leifheit and Jenna Clonts, have moved to the right side because freshmen Camille Finley and Evelyn Clonts— yes, Jenna’s younger sister—are taller and more suitable to play the positions. Instead of causing strife, the Clonts sisters—they both prepped at Gilroy High—can tease one another about the situation.

“Evelyn took my spot,” Jenna said with a chuckle. “It’s good, and I expected it. She’s so tall and so strong, and it’s nice I get to see her grow and improve. We’re so close in age and have played all through high school and club together.

We don’t argue on the court because all of our hitters are dynamic. The change of position has worked out better for the team.”

Indeed, Kramer said this could be the most complete

and balanced team he’s had in his 11th season at the helm.

“The biggest boost we’ve had this year is the ability to block and control a match that way,” Kramer said.

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One more hurdle for Dawgs to clear Cheeto Barrera Sports Editor

Sobrato has two massive tests behind it and there is one more to come on Saturday.

As the Bulldogs aim to prove they are the elite of the West Valley Division and are more than the four wins in two years in the past.

“They know all eyeballs are on them. All they want do is prove they can play this game,” said coach Tony Holmes. “They’re used to people underestimating our talent. We’re going to keep working at it and eventually we’ll get everyone else to be all in.

We just have to keep working at it.”

Sobrato is coming off an utter desolation of Overfelt, 61-34, in a game that some saw as the true

title match of the West Valley Division.

But in front of the Bulldogs is the last team to be undefeated in league play apart from Sobrato.

Holmes said the win over Overfelt has the Bulldogs going in the right direction, but acknowledged Evergreen will not just let Sobrato earn the win easily.

“That momentum for us going into this game is huge,” Holmes said.

“Here it is the third game and we’re the underdog.

Even though we have better record, they’re 3-0. We feel like there’s slight possibility we could fall to them. Preaching that to guys makes more energetic at practice.”

Holmes said he simply wants to give his boys some

motivation to continue the fight and at the same time, preventing them from getting complacent, especially coming off a strong game from last week.

Holmes said the X factor is going to be his seniors, who have stepped up to lead the team this season and has helped rally the underclassmen to success.

Evergreen Valley joins Sobrato at 3-0 in league play after knocking off Prospect a week ago in a battle of two teams sitting at 2-0.

The Cougars entered WV play 0-3 after losses to Independence, Monta Vista-Mountain View and Silver Creek.

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The Sobrato volleyball team is on a roll as the Bulldogs approach the toughest stretch of their schedule in an attempt to pull out a possible league title.

Sobrato has won five matches in a row and sits in third place of the Santa Teresa Division at 7-2. The Bulldogs pulled off their seventh league win with a sweep of Santa Teresa, 25-22, 25-18, 25-18.

Jenna Fields had six kills and six aces with Jessica Byrum recording five.

Defensively, Taylor Tran had 40 digs in the win.

Sobrato will next travel to Lincoln on Thursday before running the gauntlet next week against the league leaders.

The Bulldogs will go to Leland Tuesday in an attempt to avenge a loss from earlier this season. Then comes Prospect on Oct. 19 in Sobrato’s bid to upset the Panthers’ bid for a perfect league mark.

First serve for all matches are scheduled for 6 p.m.

Prospect will be traveling to Sobrato on Oct. 19.

RISING UP Sophomore Jenna Clonts rises up during a recent match for Gavilan. The Rams’ gym

SWARMING DEFENSE Sobrato’s defense will need to stand tall to improve to 4-0 agaisnt Evergreen Valley.

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Live Oak is finding its stride thanks to win Cheeto Barrera Sports Editor

a fourth-quarter safety.

This will be Live Oak’s first run-heavy opponent since going up against Gilroy in Week 3.

“It’s homecoming week. The kids are excited about this week,” Gemo said. “Lincoln is a good opponent. They run heck out of ball. We’ll see how good our run defense is.”

The Lions will come at Live Oak with a twoheaded beast in Gabe Florez and Isaac Juarez who combined had rushed for 991 yards and eight touchdowns.

Quarterback Gavin Kalama-florence has rushed for more yards (288) and he’s passed for (212). He also has more rushing TDs (4) than he has passing TDs (3).

Lincoln also had Bryan Pantoja who can offer a change of pace from the Big 3, rushing for 343 yards with two touchdowns.

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AJ Gustaveson ran for 204 yards and Jonathan Singleton threw for five touchdowns as Live Oak smashed its way past Leigh 49-13 last week.

That win put the Acorns into a four-way tie for first place after Piedmont Hills knocked off Westmont.

Gustaveson had 30 carries and really broke out in the game and it freed up everything else that Live Oak wanted to do.

“We established the run game right off the start and stuck with it.

That helped Johnny with the play action pass,” said coach Mike Gemo.

Live Oak’s defense was shaky in the beginning, giving up two first-quarter touchdowns.

But the Acorns tightened things up and they completely shutdown Leigh’s attack.

Live Oak forced five turnovers, including three interceptions.

Christian Guary had the dagger when he returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown.

Guary found himself in line for an overthrown ball and followed his wall of blockers.

Now Live Oak sits in a tie with Oak Grove— which rebounded from an unexpected loss to Santa Teresa—Westmont and this week’s opponent Lincoln.

The Lions have been inconsistent this season, leading to a 2-4 overall record. They dropped their first three games by a combined 13 points, including a 33-30 loss to Overfelt.

But since then, Lincoln knocked off Pioneer and Santa Teresa but also took a one-point loss to Westmont. The latest win over the Saints came thanks to

Acorns fall to Grizzlies Gunderson continued its run atop the West Valley Division, improving to 9-0 thanks to a 3-0 sweep over Live Oak. The Acorns put up a quality fight in the first set, falling 25-20 but the Grizzlies took over in the final two games. Gunderson took over with a 25-13, 25-18 win to complete the sweep. Live Oak will next travel to Overfelt Thursday

Evergreen’s mobility will be biggest challenge Page B1 games. The Cougars’ first two matches were against 1-5 Yerba Buena and 0-6 Mt. Pleasant before taking on 2-4 Prospect.

Sobrato, meanwhile, ended Andrew Hill’s perfect 3-0 run before knocking off YB ahead of upending Overfelt.

Holmes, however, is not going

to focus on records or opponents of Evergreen or anyone else and will instead treat everyone as a formidable foe.

“We can’t get complacent.

We’re moving forward and we have to take everyone seriously and focus on every opponent regardless of the opponent,” Holmes said.

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Holmes said. “He has some very deceptive speed. We have to make sure to hold him at bay.”

On top of that, Sobrato will have to deal with runningback Jorge Myers who can break out for solid runs and slash a team.

Moving away from the offense, Holmes said Evergreen’s defense can make

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Holmes singled out Evergreen’s quarterback as being one of those players his team has to make they know where he is and doesn’t explode for too many plays.

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“Their defensive line looks like they have a little size up front on game film. They are aggressive,” Holmes said. “Our offensive line has got to be prepared for what they’re going to be up against.”

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Team effort is carrying offense Jump From B1

“It’s harder to game plan against a team that has five to seven players who can put the ball down all the time,” Kramer said. “You can’t focus on one player, and we’re in a situation where we have a lot of young women who can contribute anytime. They have the ability to take over— they just haven’t had to do that yet.”

The bevy of options give setters Christa Arroyo (Christopher) and Greysen Gilroy (Monte Vista Christian) plenty to work with, and they’ve done an excellent job of making sound decisions and keeping opposing teams guessing on which player they’ll set.

“Christa and Grace move the ball around really well,” Kramer said.

“It’s a luxury to have both of them.”

It’s also a luxury to have players who can take constructive criticism,

and improve off them instead of taking it personally and affecting them in a negative way.

Leifheit’s place in the middle was taken by Finley, her former teammate at San Benito High.

“Camille and Evelyn are great in the middle,” Leifheit said. “They’re monsters, they’re awesome and I love having them here.”

Leifheit and Jenna Clonts are two of the team’s three captains— Karishma Brooks is the other—and they’ve displayed leadership not so much by words but by their actions. By switching positions with no reservations, they’ve demonstrated what it means to be team players.

The transition for Clonts and Leifheit was made easier because both players are experienced and possess versatile skill sets. Because of that, they were able

to make the necessary adjustments to flourish at a new position.

“It has gone smoother than I expected,” Leifheit said.

Said Clonts: “I like playing the right side. It’s something new, and it’s something I get excited about, knowing I’m improving everyday.”

Playing the right side instead of the middle means Clonts and Leifheit have had to adjust their timing with their attacks. Middles receive quick sets, while sets to the right side hitters are higher, giving them more time to adjust on the fly.

One thing is for certain: The Rams are loaded with a deep roster, and competition at every position keeps everyone playing and practicing with a sense of urgency.

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hitters in Katelyn Viray (Christopher), Sarah Weiby (Gilroy) and Katia Dizon (Anzar), the Rams have a physically imposing net presence.

“This is probably the best blocking team we’ve ever had,” Kramer said.

“One of the things we’ve lacked over the last couple of years is athletic and physical net play from the blocking side, and these ladies really enjoy it and making their presence felt.”

Gavilan’s offensive attack isn’t dominated by one player; rather, several players are capable of scoring points off a swing.

Other than Viray blasting 20 kills in one match, no other player has had over 15 in a single match throughout the season. But it’s no surprise when a half-dozen players record several kills in the same match, speaking of the team’s balanced offensive attack.

Sobrato girls WP remains on a roll The Sobrato girls water polo team has had two real hang ups in this season: Presentation and Leland.

The Bulldogs’ only losses have come against those two schools as Sobrato sits at 12-4 overall thanks to an 18-2 win over Pioneer on Oct. 4. Sobrato went on to fall 6-4 to Presenation on Friday. Matches on Tuesday and Wednesday were not immediately available. Sobrato has three more matches ahead of the BVAL Tournament starting Oct. 25.

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LEGAL NOTICES 957 MOR - Public Notice

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number:634136 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as EDEN'S BEST CAT SITTING STEFANINI & PARTNERS 2600 Cortez Drive #8201 Santa Clara CA 95051 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: EDEN'S BEST LLC 2600 Cortez Drive #8201 Santa Clara CA 95051 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 N/A and 9/19/2017 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: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2017

FBN634104 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number:634104 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as SPRINTER SYNDICATE 499 Paiute Ln San Jose CA 95123 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: MICHAEL BRUNS 499 Paiute Ln San Jose CA 95123 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/11/2017 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 Morgan Hill Times: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2017

FBN632599 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number:632599 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as JAQIJEAN BOUTIQUE 715 San Ramon Ct Morgan Hill, CA 95037 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: JACQUELINE JANETTE HUFFERD 715 San Ramon Ct 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 8/3/2017 and 8/3/2017 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: September 29, October 6, 13, 20 2017

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number:634105 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as CASAMERICA REALTORS SILICON VALLEY 2033 Gateway Place Suite 500 San Jose CA 95110 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: CASAMERICA REALTORS, INC 11671 Sterling Ave. Unit J Riverside CA 92503 This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/18/2017 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 Morgan Hill Times: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number:632449 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as TIMZ RIMZ 1128 Clark St San Jose, CA 95125 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: TIMOTHY REINERT 1128 Clark St San Jose, CA 95125 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 7/31/2017 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: September 29, October 6, 13, 20 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number:634393 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as K & J Farm 15745 Foothill Ave Morgan Hill, CA 95037 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: CHEN LIANG QIANG 15745 Foothill Ave 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 9/27/2017 and 9/27/2017 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 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT ZA 2017-0001 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A FIVE ACRE SITE MADE UP OF THREE PARCELS, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF NINA LANE AND SAN PEDRO AVENUE (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 817-60-019; -026 & -027) FROM R-1 12,000/ RPD TO R-1 7,000 SINGLE FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT NOTE: The above is a Summary of Ordinance No. 2262 introduced by the City Council at its regular meeting of October 4, 2017 by the following vote: Ayes: Carr, Constantine, Spring, Robinett Jachimowicz, Tate; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: None. This Ordinance is scheduled for adoption at the regular City Council meeting of October 18, 2017.

A reading of the entire Ordinance may be necessary to obtain a full understanding of the provisions. For further information, please call the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 779-7259.

This summary is prepared by the Office of the City Clerk pursuant to Government Code Section 36933. _______/s/________ Michelle Wilson, Council Services and Records Coordinator Publish date: October 13, 2017

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FBN634001 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number:634001 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as TUTU SCHOOL MORGAN HILL 16375 Monterey Road, Unit G Morgan Hill, CA 95037 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: PINK AND PURPLE, LLC 447 Bedford Loop Mountain View CA 94043 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 N/A and 9/14/2017 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: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2017

FBN633597 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number:633597 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as M.A.D. RACING 510 Creekside Lane Morgan Hill, CA 95037 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: NICHOLAS DERENZO 510 Creekside Lane 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 1/1/2017 and 9/05/2017 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: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2017

950 MOR Abandon FBNS FBN6344638 Abandonment 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

950 MOR Abandon FBNS FBN634639 Abandonment 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 October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2017

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EMPLOYMENT Kettle Cuisine Morgan Hill FT/Seasonal Positions Fully Qualified Rates $12.85hr - $18.41/hr Kettle Cuisine JOB FAIRS Wed. October 18, 9am-12pm America’s Job Center 1111 San Felipe Rd Ste 107 Hollister, CA. 95023 Friday October 20, 2-5pm San Jose City College (Located in the Main Gym) 2100 Moorpark Ave. San José, CA 95126 www.Kettlecuisine.com Gilroy Toyota has an immediate Full Time opening for Office Help. Must have some bookkeeping history.

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DealeR DiScount ......................................................................-$4,686 Sale PRice ................................................................................. $21,499 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

net PriCe after DisCounts anD rebates

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$15,999

*residency restrictions apply. **purchaser must upFit the vehicle For Business use/graphics through the dealership. ***must oWn or lease a ‘99 or neWer non-Fca llc vehicle, must have current registration.trade-in or turn-in not required.

2017 rAM 1500 BiG HOrN TrUCK CrEW CAB 4X4 baCK uP CaMera, naViGation, heMi anD More!

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net PriCe after DisCounts anD rebates

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to Choose at this net PriCe

$16,999

*residency restrictions apply. **For Fico scores BeloW 620, must Finance through chrysler capital, suBject to credit approval. ***must Finance through chrysler capital, suBject to credit approval. ****purchaser currently leasing a competitive Brand vehicle (non-Fca llc vehicle). no turn-in required. current registration required.

2017 rAM 1500 4-DOOr

autoMatiC heaDLiGhts, beDLiner, air ConDitioninG, autoMatiC, rear-WheeL DriVe, V6 anD More!

DealeR DiScount oFF MSRP .....................................................................-$9,250 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*........................................................................-$1,000 RaM ca 2017 Retail BonuS caSh*.............................................................-$1,000 RaM ca tRaDe-in Retail BonuS caSh**** .................................................-$1,000 RaM PoweR DayS BonuS caSh ..................................................................-$1,000

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

net saVinGs off MsrP after DisCounts anD rebates

net PriCe after DisCounts anD rebates

$18,000

*residency restrictions apply. **For Fico scores BeloW 620, must Finance through chrysler capital, suBject to credit approval. ***must Finance through chrysler capital, suBject to credit approval. ****must trade-in a 1999 or neWer passenger car or light duty trucK, current registration required.

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$21,888

*residency restrictions apply. **For Fico scores BeloW 620, must Finance through chrysler capital, suBject to credit approval. ***must Finance through chrysler capital, suBject to credit approval.

CDJRF 455 AUTOMALL. Net Sale Prices and Factory Rebates in lieu of Special Finance, Lease and Fleet offers. † Factory consumer cash rebate in lieu of discount financing on approved credit. *Must finance through Chrysler Capital, not all customers may qualify. All prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge and any emission testing charge. Residency restrictions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles pictured use for display purposes only and may vary slightly from the actual vehicle. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Not responsible for typographical errors. Sale prices end 10/15/2017.

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