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Lettuce growers along the Central Coast, including San Benito County, were in the crosshairs of federal investigators Monday, Nov. 26, less than a week after the government warned consumers, grocers and restaurants nationwide to destroy all romaine lettuce. In a statement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Monday, “Based on further discussions with the leafy greens industry and with agricultural authorities, we have begun to narrow the location in which we believe the contaminated romaine in the current outbreak was grown. “At the time of the outbreak, the vast majority of the romaine on the market was being grown in the Central Coast region of California.” As of Nov. 26, an outbreak of E.coli has resulted in 43 people becoming ill in 12 states, including 10 in Southern California, the FDA reported. The last reported illness onset date was Oct. 31, and an additional 22 people in Canada have become ill, according to health authorities.
JOY OF GIVING Cindy Einhorn of Gilroy is one of dozens of volunteers for St. Joseph’s Family Center.
Center feeds hundreds NEEDY FAMILIES GET FOOD HELP YEAR-ROUND IN GILROY By Debra Eskinazi Magazine and Features Editor
Nearly 900 fortunate families were gifted a complete turkey dinner during St. Joseph’s Thanksgiving turkey drive last week. David Cox, executive director at St. Joseph’s Family Center, said the center worked with local schools including Gavilan College to sign people up in the weeks preceding the drive. The food baskets were distributed on Tuesday, Nov. 20. “We plan approximately two to three months in advance
of the distribution, coordinating donations, volunteers, facility space,” said Cox. The packages were robust and consisted of all kinds of traditional Thanksgiving food items including stuffing, cranberries, fresh vegetables, fruit, flour, vegetable oil, rice, beans, milk and tortillas. Cox said St. Joseph’s offers another traditional holiday distribution before Christmas, for which he said eligible families can sign up until Dec. 16. “The needs of those we serve are year-round, so technically, we are always doing drives, seeking donations, volunteer and financial support,” said Cox. For more information about St. Joseph’s community work, visit stjosephsgilroy.org.Photo
VISITING VOLUNTEERS Carey Taylor, left, and Kalley Crawford help pre-Thanksgiving food pantry as volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ missionary program.
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Get ready, get set, shop. The Christmas shopping season is on, and on Black Friday, Nov. 23, the "National Day of Shopping," thousands of bargain hunters descended on the Gilroy Premium Outlets to kick off their holiday shopping. While consumers are increasingly doing their Christmas shopping online, the National Retail Federation projects that 50 percent of shoppers still go to discount and department stores. Jim Fulmer,
operations director at the Gilroy Premium Outlets, was ready for the rush. “This time of year is always a busy season for us at Gilroy Premium Outlets,” Fulmer said. “The property is a hub for holiday shoppers; the diversity of offerings from numerous retailers means there’s something for every type of shopper.” The Gilroy Premium Outlets, which was bought by Simon Property Group in 2009, sprawls across 54 acres with 577,000 square feet of retail space and 860,000 square feet for 2,927 parking spaces. Given the size, the variety offered from 145 different
RAINY DAY Additional parking was added at Gilroy Premium Outlets Nov. 23.
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Vet Center seeks repair funds VETERANS GROUPS JOIN IN CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Bryce Stoepfel Reporter
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At the corner of West Sixth Street and Eigleberry in downtown Gilroy, a venerable old but beloved building is in need of a makeover. The Gilroy Veterans Memorial Hall, home of American Legion Post 217 and the John A. Berri Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6309, along with various other vets auxiliary groups, is in the midst of a capital improvement campaign to raise $250,000 to upgrade bathrooms, security and kitchens, among other projects. The campaign kicked off in June and so far has raised $19,000. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6309 donated $10,000. “The Vets Hall is a very special place in our community,” says Phil Garcia, president of the South Santa Clara Valley Memorial District, which owns and operates the building. “However, this building needs some major remodeling, so it can continue to be a valuable place for residents.” The 6,350-square-foot Veterans Hall serves as an essential meeting place for veterans (the fullservice bar is a favorite daily meetup place), but it’s also widely used for resource fairs for veterans and its available for
FUNDS SOUGHT FOR REPAIRS The Veterans Memorial Building in Gilroy is nearly 70 years old and it need of repairs. rent for meetings, bingo, memorial services, parties, weddings and other events. The Veterans Hall also has a bar, kitchen and outdoor barbecue pit. The Gilroy Veterans Memorial Hall is funded through the South Santa Clara Valley Memorial District, which provides $133,000 annually from property taxes; facility rental and dues add another $45,000 a year in operating funds. The Gilroy Veterans Memorial Hall only employs Executive Director Christine West part time, and also has two janitors
on the payroll. It costs $200,000 to operate the building every year. The bar at the Gilroy Memorial Veterans Hall is jointly operated by the VFW and the American Legion and is a tenant of the building. The district, therefore, has nothing to do with its operation aside from collecting rent. The district estimates that the most expensive project, the kitchen remodel, should cost about $120,000; for bathrooms, $65,000; for doors and a front window replacement, $20,000; for security upgrades,
$10,000; and $5,000 to replace the front porch. Updating the kitchen would be a revenue-generating renovation, allowing the Gilroy Memorial Veterans Building rent out to commercial businesses. The Santa Clara Valley Memorial District is one of 11 special districts in California specifically organized to serve veterans. In 1951, local Rotary and Kiwanis clubs bought land that formerly was used as a lot for a Studebaker dealership (the Gilroy Dispatch office was the showroom) and built
the building that stands today. It has not changed much since then. Gilroy City Councilmember Marie Blankley, Heinzen Manufacturing, James A. Ward Law Offices and Pinnacle Bank have each donated $500 to the fundraiser. Veteran Tom Yamano gave $1,000, and $3,698.14 was raised from the fall tri-tip sale. On Tuesday, Dec. 4, the Gilroy Veterans Memorial Hall is hosting a veterans resource fair that will include medical professionals, counseling services and veterans benefit
assistance. Veterans are advised to bring their DD214 form to the resource fair. “Bringing the (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) Mobile Medical Team and other vendors here helps local vets get the services they need,” said Garcia. “Going to Palo Alto or even San Jose can be a burden for those who need VA services the most.” To donate to the project, mail a check to 74 West Sixth Street, Gilroy, or visit www.sscvmemorialdistrict.org/capitalimprovement-campaign.
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Rain didn’t slow outlet shoppers after holiday ➝ Black Friday, 1 overnight for stores to open doesn’t happen at the Gilroy outlets. “It’s not something that we need to do, but it’s something that Simon chooses to do; we want to provide the shoppers with the best experience,” Fulmer said. “The shoppers want to come and be immersed in the holiday spirit with the hustle and bustle of the shopping. It’s in response to the shoppers, but that’s the business that we’re in.” Given the importance of the Christmas shopping season for the retail industry, working long and awkward holiday hours should be taken as a given for full-time and seasonal retail employees. “It’s definitely not a 9-to-5 job. Even if it’s seasonal help, they know that these are the hours that people are shopping, so they know the stores need to be staffed,” Fulmer said. While Fulmer would not share sales statistics, a full parking lot and cars lined up at the Leavesley Road exit on Highway 101 indicated brisk sales on Black Friday. “I can tell you that we see full parking lots and we see shoppers with two or three bags from different locations, and those are all indicators
that people are here and they’re shopping. The crowds kind of say it all for us,” Fulmer said. Despite Fulmer’s rosy picture of today’s retail industry, the shifting buying habits of consumers continue to take their toll. Increasingly, major retailers such as Wal-Mart and Target have begun heavily promoting online sales, including one Target online promotion that offered free shipping if the shopper met a minimum spending limit. Statistics indicate that the number of shoppers staying at home on Thanksgiving rose by 28 percent or $3.7 billion, according to MarketWatch. “I wouldn’t say it’s make or break,” Fulmer said. “Christmas obviously is one of the busiest shopping times of the year, so it’s where a lot of sales are made, but the stores here know that you can’t survive in a business based on one holiday or another.” Over the years, tour buses full of foreign shoppers have become more and more frequent at the Gilroy Premium Outlets. Depending on the time of year, multiple buses full of shoppers from around the world come to the outlets in search of deals. Credit card incentive programs,
where retailers offer back rewards for spending, plus the overall experience of shopping at an outlet mall help attract these shoppers. And of course, there are the deals. “When they go to Union Square in San Francisco, the prices are quite a bit different than coming here; you can save up to 25 percent or 65 percent from what you’re probably paying there with the retailers here,” Fulmer said. With the management staff and guest services, Simon employs six people for the outlet center’s management. The custodial and security services are contracted out to Environmental Service Concepts and Allied Universal security. Unlike many other large outlet malls, which are built in a racetrack or horseshoe configuration, busy roads such as Leavesley Road, San Ysidro Avenue and Arroyo Circle separate parts of the Gilroy Premium Outlets. The arrangement of the outlets can make shopping a bit more challenging, and the management tries to make navigation between stores easier through wayfinding and directions signs to help shoppers get from point A to point B.
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low growth, the movement that rocked Gilroy’s City Council two years ago with new Mayor Roland Velasco riding the crest of the Measure H vote, is alive and well. While three of four incumbents in the Nov. 6 election won re-election by solid margins, one is a solid slow-growth ally, and a slow-growth challenger trounced another incumbent. The city election’s top vote-getter, incumbent Marie Blankley, has staked out a position on growth that is on the fence on development issues. There is a possibility of a strong taste for slowcooking in the Garlic City. Velasco could find himself presiding over a majority, rather than a minority, in the next two years, improving his chances for reelection in 2020. Gilroy is unique among its nearby sister cities, Hollister and Morgan Hill, in electing its mayor every four years instead of two. And it now is also unique in electing its City Council members citywide rather than by district, with Morgan Hill this fall joining Hollister as the state’s newest all-district council. The mayors of Hollister and Morgan Hill are the only council members who have a political reason to represent broader, citywide interests, yet they serve two-year terms, with council members serving four years. Some predict this election may be the swan song for citywide council representation in Gilroy, especially with looming debates over issues with neighborhood impact such as street repairs, law enforcement, homelessness, water, downtown revitalization, commercial growth and the high-speed rail. This council just might be the most neighborhood-protectionist yet. Gilroy Growing Smarter didn’t even give Blankley a chance for their support because she opposed Measure H, even though she voted against the controversial agri-tourism project in Heartland Estates (then announced that she really supported it). That vote, however, may have secured her enough votes from the slow-growth group’s supporters to add to her support from the Chamber of Commerce and local developers.
She parlayed both ends of that deck into the largest vote total of any Gilroy council candidate—8,869 as of this week’s 98 percent report from the county Board of Elections. That may be short of Velasco’s resounding 12,000 votes in 2016, about the same total as Measure H,, but it signals that Blankley will be a force to be reckoned with in the years ahead if she can continue to keep both ends of her political teeter-totter in play. Then there is Carole Marques, whose single-minded, single-issue slow-growth campaign garnered nearly as many votes as Blankley. Marques has been effective working at the corners and in the audience; now
Gilroy is unique among its nearby sister cities, Hollister and Morgan Hill, in electing its mayor every four years instead of two. the former schoolteacher will be forging an awkward alliance in the ring with veterans Velasco and Dion Bracco, himself a former candidate for mayor. Having staked out a middle ground, Blankley could play a key role as the council’s swing vote on economic development issues in the months ahead. Connie Rogers, of the Gilroy Historical Society and Gilroy Growing Smarter, told the Dispatch that Marques’ messages resonated— ”slow growth and not letting developers push the city of Gilroy around.” There’s still plenty of in-fill development space within the Measure H limitations for the kind of commercial development Gilroy desperately needs to shore up its public services for an increasingly suburban citizenry. It remains to be seen what impact the prevailing political winds will have on the city’s continuing struggle to define itself.
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Mac Taylor, the California Legislature’s soon-to-retire budget analyst, generally takes a very conservative, glass-half-empty approach to the state’s finances. However, the report his office issued in November was downright exuberant, citing California’s strong economy, growing revenues and a historically large “rainy day fund” created by outgoing Gov. Jerry Brown. “It is difficult to overstate how good the budget’s condition is today,” Taylor said. “Under our estimates of revenues and spending, the state’s constitutional reserve would reach $14.5 billion by the end of 201920. In addition, we project the Legislature will have an additional $14.8 billion in resources available to allocate in the 2019-20 budget process. “The Legislature can use these funds to build more budget reserves or make new one-time and/or ongoing budget commitments. By historical standards, this surplus is extraordinary.” Taylor’s optimism assumes, as he cautions, that the state’s economy does not drift into recession. Nevertheless, the report is very good news for governor-elect Gavin Newsom as he and Brown’s budget staff work on a proposed 2019-20 budget that he must deliver to the Legislature just three days after his Jan. 7 inauguration. It would be surprising if Newsom doesn’t propose some initial spending on the priorities he listed during his campaign, such as expanding early childhood education, thereby assuring his left-of-center voter base that he means what he said. In addition to his overall review of state finances, Taylor also issued a special report on K-12 schools and community colleges, which are dependent on the state budget, and it contained a not-so-rosy projection of their finances. Enrollment in both systems has been declining, thanks to interrelated demographic and economic factors, while their costs have been rising, thanks to higher salaries for their teachers and employees and, most disturbingly, fast-growing pension costs. State aid to both is largely tied to enrollment, which means that their revenues are flattening as their costs spike upward, leading to severe income/outgo squeezes. Taylor estimates that the “minimum guarantee” of K-12 and community college revenues under state law will increase by $2.4 billion in 2019-20 over the current year. However, mandatory payments to the California State Teachers Retirement System and the California Public Retirement System will increase by $1.35 billion, thus consuming more than half of the revenue boost. School enrollment will continue to drift downward, due to California’s declining immigration and birth rates, but pension costs will continue to increase as retirement systems shore up their shaky finances. School districts are required by law to increase their contributions to CalSTRS from 8.3 percent of payrolls of teachers and other certificated employees prior to 2014 to 19.1 percent by 2020. CalPERS is boosting payments for other school staff, as it is for workers in cities and other local governments. More money for pensions means less for salary increases, building maintenance and other operating costs and as the squeeze intensifies, school officials and school unions will be pressing Newsom and the Legislature to allocate more state aid. Brown has not been receptive to a state pension fix for schools. Were Newsom to bail schools out of their pension problem, other local governments facing similar squeezes, especially cities, will demand relief as well. Dan Walters is a writer for CalMatters, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization in Sacramento.
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Parishioners celebrate Juquila Costumed dancers, musicians and celebrants parade on Eigleberry Street in Gilroy Nov. 23, beginning the 10th annual all-day celebration of the Virgin of Juquila by the parish group Comite Familias Unidas of the St. Mary Parish. The celebration dates back to 16th century, when pilgrims began telling of healings and other miracles from the clay soil around La Juquila, a small wooden statue at a shrine at the chapel of El Pedimento in Oaxaca, Mexico.
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New Gavilan trustee has desire to make difference MH TEACHER HANDILY WINS HOLLISTER DISTRICT Scott Forstner Reporter
Scott Forstner
As a high school civics teacher at Ann Sobrato High School in Morgan Hill, veteran educator Jeanie Wallace asks her students to believe in the democratic process. As a staff representative with the Morgan Hill Federation of Teachers, Wallace helped recruit candidates for the local school board. So when the Hollister resident read in the Free Lance newspaper that there were not yet any candidates running for the Gavilan Community College Joint District seat that covers the area she resides in, the 60-year-old Wallace—who is contemplating retirement in the near future—decided to step up and live the civics lessons she had been teaching for years. “There’d been times when I was recruiting people for the Morgan Hill school board, and it was really hard to find people with the type of experience that I have in education to take the time out. So, I felt like a bit of a hypocrite if I didn’t do anything,” said Wallace, who has a daughter attending UCLA and a son set to graduate from Sobrato in the spring. “I guess it’s time to step forward.” Two days prior to the close of the candidacy filing period this summer, Wallace went to the San Benito County Registrar of
Voters office and inquired if anyone else had pulled papers. After being told “no” by the clerk, Wallace pulled papers and returned the next day, again asking if another resident had stepped forward for the Trustee Area 5 seat. After getting the same response, Wallace filed her candidacy paperwork. Unbeknownst to her, before the end of the filing period, which was extended since the incumbent did not seek re-election, Wallace had competition for the seat in Richard Perez Sr., a 49-year-old small business owner and retired telecommunications specialist. Wallace said she thought about pulling out of the race after learning Perez was running, but decided to stay the course because of her experience in education. She met with several student leaders from Gavilan College, participated in one candidate forum hosted by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (declining others due her teaching schedule) and also walked her trustee area to knock on doors and hear from the people. “I didn’t do as much (campaigning) as I would have done had I not been a classroom teacher. Since I’m still teaching full time, I had to prioritize my responsibilities to my students,” said Wallace, who has been teaching for nearly three decades. “At first I was leery going out ringing doorbells, but people were very gracious about me introducing myself.” Her limited
NEW TRUSTEE Gavilan College Trustee Jeanie Wallace, seen in her classroom, is a veteran civics teacher at Ann Sobrato High School in Morgan Hill. campaigning, however, paid dividends on election night along with endorsements from the South Bay Labor Council and 30th District Assemblymember Robert Rivas (who handily won his new seat in the state Assembly Nov. 6) and some local activists. Wallace jumped out to an immediate lead over Perez and has never looked back as she garnered 4,043 votes, or 60.75 percent, as of the latest unofficial results from the county registrar’s office. “I’m still contemplating (my retirement). I think it’s likely, but not 100 percent,” said Wallace, leaning toward the end of the 2018-19 school term.
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“That will give me more time (to focus on Gavilan), and I will be able to spend some of that time on the Gavilan campus.” Wallace said her only past experiences with Gavilan are from taking three classes there “that filled a need for me and gave me opportunities that I was able to take advantage of (since) that’s part of what community colleges are for.” Wallace has already begun to do her homework on Gavilan, including meeting with the school’s President Kathleen Rose, reviewing the college’s Facilities Master Plan to see how it relates to Measure X (a
bond passed by voter Nov. 6) and going back over the bond language from Measure E, passed by voters in March 2004. “I didn’t follow the old bond (but) once I found out that people were unhappy (with how those funds were allocated), I did go back and research what had been done,” said Wallace, who also spoke with the chairperson from that bond committee and believe the college did what was promised in the bond measure by purchasing the land for a San Benito County satellite campus. Now, with the passing of the $249 million Measure X, Wallace said, after
speaking with Rose and seeing the new campus as a top priority on the FMP, she is “confident that they are going to break ground this spring (since) the plans are already drawn up.” However, Wallace said the location—on Fairview across from Ridgemark Golf Club heading out of town—will pose its challenges for some students who may not have a way of getting there. “I hope that we will have a shuttle service on a frequent basis from the downtown to that site so it’s convenient for students,” said Wallace, who also wants to start talks of a student ➝ Gavilan, 12
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Rod Kelley’s canned food drive aids needy families THIRD-GRADERS USE SCHOOL SERVICE PROJECT TO HELP DURING HOLIDAY Staff report
With a yearlong, school-wide theme of “Changing the World,” third-grade students at Rod Kelley Elementary School decided as their community service project to hold a canned food drive for local needy families for the Thanksgiving holiday. The third-graders partnered with the Salvation Army and even created a kickoff video to open their food drive. As a result, hundreds of cans were donated by families of students at all grade levels within the Rod Kelley school community. Representatives from the Salvation Army came Nov. 16, the last day of school before the Thanksgiving break, to collect the cans and then deliver them to needy families for the holiday. Scott Forstner
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shuttle from Hollister to the main Gilroy campus. “I still feel it’s important for our Hollister students to feel welcome on and be able to get to the Gilroy campus.” Another initiative Wallace wants to introduce
is adding a health clinic to the Gilroy campus and ultimately the Hollister campus; partnering it with Gavilan’s nursing program. “That’s a pet project of mine,” said Wallace, who has attended several Gavilan board meetings
over the past few months. “What I have noticed is that this is a board with deep commitment and thought. It seems to be an effective board.” Wallace will join newly elected Irma Gonzalez (TA7) and Edwin Diaz
(TA3) as well as incumbent Laura Perry (who ran unopposed in TA1) and current trustees Jonathan Brusco (TA2), Mark Dover (TA4) and Rachel Perez (TA6). Wallace praised the work and dedication of the two departing Hollister
district Gavilan trustees Lois Locci and Kent Child, neither of whom sought re-election “She did a great job at reaching out to the community and that’s something I feel responsible to step up and do,” Wallace
said. “Kent Child has 50 years with the college and really has put so much heart and soul into the college...He’s been very gracious about sharing his stories and making himself available. I’m going to take advantage of that.”
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Four-way stop OK’d for 6th and Eigleberry SIX COLLISIONS IN A ONE YEAR PERIOD PROMPTED CITY ACTION Jaqueline McCool Reporter
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Sitting at the stop sign on Eigleberry, anticipating a right or left turn onto Sixth Street, is a familiar gamble to Gilroy residents. With an obstructed view caused by cars parked on both sides of Sixth Street, a driver often turns unsure if the right-of-way is truly clear. The city has finally noticed the problem. A study was recently completed that showed the intersection is eligible for a four-way stop. Two new stop signs are to be installed in December. The City Council heard the stop sign proposal and study findings at an Oct. 15 meeting and approved the call to action. Nirorn Than, engineer with the city’s public works department, said stop signs will be placed in the area within the next few weeks and that installation has been held up because of weather. The report said more than five collisions in an area in a year would warrant additional stop signs. There were six collisions at the Eigleberry intersection between August 2016 and August 2017. Five of the six collisions were caused by traffic on Eigleberry Street failing to yield to traffic on Sixth Street, according to the report. These
BUSY INTERSECTION Map from City of Gilroy shows intersection where stop signs will improve safety. collisions would have been preventable with a fourway stop at the intersection, the report concluded. The City hired engineering and development consultants Mott MacDonald to conduct the survey. The company used the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the California
Highway Design Manual evaluate the intersection. The report said traffic on Sixth Street is heaviest from 11am and 1pm and again from 3pm to 6pm. It also reported 120 pedestrians crossed this busy downtown street during the heavy traffic times w Mott MacDonald also
found 2,500 vehicles came through the area in the same four-hour period. The criterion for a stop sign is 107 pedestrian crossings and 2,500 vehicles in a four-hour period. The cost for installing the stop signs will be $2,500. Than said additional stop signs at the
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The Housing Trust Silicon Valley and County of Santa Clara are launching Empower Homebuyers SCC, a new down-payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers in Santa Clara County. The program will help some qualifying
homebuyers with up to 17-percent down payment assistance. Funded through the 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond and administered by the Housing Trust, Empower Homebuyers SCC is expected to assist approximately 250 households over the first five years. “This is a big step for our community’s teachers, nurses and nonprofit workers–the residents who make up the foundation of Santa Clara County,” said County Supervisor Cindy Chavez. “Empower
Homebuyers SCC is a successful effort made possible by the voter-approved Measure A Affordable Housing Bond in 2016.” Down-payment assistance will be provided to homebuyers through a new 30-year deferred shared appreciation loan that requires no monthly payments from the homebuyer. Loan payment, principal plus a share of the home’s appreciation, is only due on the maturity date, if the loan is refinanced, or if the borrower decides to sell or move out of the home. “Empower Homebuyers
puts our Measure A bond funds to work for our workforce, and is a way to help the ‘missing middle’ who have been cut off from owning because of the down payment obstacle,” said Board of Supervisors President Joe Simitian. “This program helps put homeownership in reach for teachers, healthcare professionals, food service workers and many more.” Empower Homebuyers is open to first-time homebuyers, with incomes that do not exceed 120 percent of the Area Median Income, who wish to
purchase a primary residence in Santa Clara County and have a household income within the designated limits, set by household size. At the start of the program, limits begin at $105,200 for a single-person household and increase to $150,250 for a family of four. Borrowers are required to make a minimum contribution of 3 percent of the purchase price of the home, and the maximum purchase price is $800,000. More information and application instructions can be found at bit.ly/
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Elite Eight JUMPING FOR JOY The Gavilan College volleyball players celebrate after winning a point during their riveting five-set win over Feather River College last Saturday in a NorCal Regional playoff match. The Rams advance to the State Championship Tournament on Friday at Solano College in Fairfield. MAGICAL SEASON FOR GAVILAN’S VOLLEYBALL TEAM CONTINUES AS IT ADVANCES TO STATE TOURNEY emanuel lee Sports Editor
The Gavilan College women’s volleyball team found itself in an unfamiliar position in last Saturday’s California Community College Athletic Association NorCal Regional playoff match. With a state tournament berth on the line, the Rams found themselves down two sets to one. The Rams were facing a confident Feather River team that had no fear and was seemingly on its way to scoring the upset. It didn’t happen. Armed with an opportunity to show a champion’s heart, Gavilan did just that, rallying back to take the last
two sets to advance to the State Championship Tournament for the second time in the last three years—the only times in program history the Rams have advanced to this stage. Game scores were 27-29, 25-15, 29-31, 25-18, 15-11. When the Golden Eagles committed a hitting error to end the match, the Gavilan players erupted in jubilation. “On match point, oh man, that feeling, I just wanted to lay on the ground because I was so tired,” said Florence Tukuaoga, who finished with a team-high 14 kills and 5 ½ blocks. “I’m going to sleep after this.” One couldn’t blame Tukuagoa for being exhausted. The thrilling match lasted 2 hours, 15 minutes, leaving some players in tears afterward. One of them was Lex Chavarria, the seemingly indefatigable three-sport standout. In addition to indoor volleyball, the standout sophomore plays two other sports—beach
volleyball and softball—in the same spring sports season. “We’ve been working so hard for this, so it’s nice to come together and get it done,” the former San Benito High standout said. “We feel so together now, and we’re ready for any team we play at state.” Gavilan (29-1), the No. 1 seed from the North, plays Cypress (198), the No. 4 seed from the South, in the opening round of the State Championship Tournament on Friday at 7 p.m. at Solano College in Fairfield. The eight-team, single-elimination tournament runs through Sunday. A determined Gavilan team refused to lose and see its season come to a premature end. Despite losing two ultra-competitive games—ones that could’ve easily gone the Rams’ way—Gavilan responded when the stakes were highest. It wasn’t easy. After all, the Rams were playing in just their second five-set match of the season. Their one loss came to Cabrillo
in three games and they defeated Sierra in five games all the way back on Sept. 5, the tail end of the first week of the season. Trailing 6-4 in Game 5, Gavilan received a kill from Chavarria, whose younger sister, Noel, was then inserted into the match for the first time. All Noel Chavarria did was serve the next five points to put the Rams up 9-6. On the next point, Noel Chavarria made an incredible one-fisted, highlightreel dig. However, Feather River won the point to cut its deficit to 9-7. Noel Chavarria was then subbed out, and like clockwork Lex Chavarria came up huge, delivering one of her eight kills to make it 10-7. On the next point, Lex Chavarria and Evelyn Clonts combined for a stuff block, which was followed by a Feather River hitting error to give the Rams a 12-8 lead. A Katia Dizon kill made it 13-8, and at that point the Rams were poised to win the
match. Dizon produced another kill—two of her three kills came in the final eight points of the match—sealing the outcome. Dizon didn’t see much action in the first three sets, but the coaching staff put the former Anzar High standout into the match for a portion of the final two sets, and the move paid off in a big way. That decision, coupled with inserting Noel Chavarria in Game 5—in one of the most pivotal stretches of the match, no less—means the Gavilan coaching staff was on point. Coach Kevin Kramer and his assistants also made a crucial adjustment by putting Tukuaoga on Feather River outside hitter Chloe Hampton, who was absolutely unstoppable in the first set, recording eight kills on nine attacks. Tukuaoga had a couple of stuff blocks on Hampton, altering the trajectory of the match. Go to gilroydispatch.com to view the full version of this story.
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as she possesses a strong swing and is adept at hitting the ball to different areas of the field. UC Davis actually offered Starks a scholarship in September of her junior year. Portland State was actually the first program to offer Starks, and that was another nice option since Starks has family in Oregon. However, upon visiting Davis, Starks knew it was the place for her. “It definitely felt right,” said Starks, who carries a 3.7 GPA. “There was a really good connection with the coaches and I love coach Thorpe’s plan for ➝ Starks, page 19
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Moments before every softball game, Sarah Starks feels at peace. The Christopher High senior has a very good reason for feeling this way. “My mindset going into every game is I know it’s not necessarily what you do on the field, but at that moment it’s how you have prepared yourself for that moment,” said Starks, who signed her national letter of intent to play at UC Davis last week. “I know as long as I’ve been preparing myself, I’ll be successful. If you set it in your
head that you’ll work for your goal, you’ll do well.” Starks has done more than well, thank you. Starks is coming off a solid junior season and looks forward to having another terrific performance in her final go-around in a Christopher High uniform. A third baseman for the Cougars, Starks’ best position is first base. In addition to playing solid defense, Starks possesses a strong swing. According to Starks, UC Davis coach Erin Thorpe was looking to “recruit a first baseman power hitter.” Starks certainly fits that bill,
HIGH ACHIEVER Christopher High senior Sarah Starks has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Division I program UC Davis.
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Ryan Reyes to wrestle at Fresno State GILROY SENIOR HAS BIG GOALS AS HE STARTS FINAL YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING bryce stoepfel Staf Reporter
to go to Fresno was in part a decision to go home for the Fresno native. Reyes also wants to serve Fresno youth as a role model showing them what kids from The Valley can do. “I was born a Bulldog, and I’m glad I have the opportunity to represent the state and wrestle for them,” Reyes said. “I want kids to know that they can be something great in Fresno. I want to win, and I want to be a symbol that kids can look up to.” Bryce Stoepfel
It’s been a long way coming for Gilroy High senior Ryan Reyes, who started wrestling at 3 years old. From Fresno to Gilroy and soon back to Fresno, Reyes, who is in his first year at Gilroy High, accepted a full-ride scholarship to Fresno State two weeks ago. Even with the scholarship, Reyes has unfinished business at Gilroy. With a first-year coach—UFC star Daniel Cormier—Reyes’ goal is nothing short of winning a state championship. “I think we have the best coaches, the best team in the country and state and I’m not done yet,” Reyes said. “I want Gilroy to win a state title, and I’m not going to stop working until we do that.” For the 195-pound senior, his motivation to transfer from Clovis West High School in Fresno to Gilroy wasn’t exactly a “if
you can’t beat them, join them,” decision. During his sophomore and junior years, Gilroy was enemy No. 1, and one of Reyes’ most fearsome opponents was former Mustang Tony Andrade, who went 4-1 against Reyes in five matchups. “Gilroy was the right fit for me,” Reyes said. “The coaches are putting me in the right place to be. I don’t think they’re preparing me to be the best wrestler in the state, but the best wrestler in the country.” Reyes is a Fresno kid, and from elementary school to his junior year at Clovis West, that was where he wrestled. Reyes was the star wrestler for the Golden Eagles, but there wasn’t much there besides him. Reyes was unwilling to settle for mediocrity, and he decided to transfer to Gilroy. “We really didn’t have a team there beside me,” Reyes said. “We didn’t have the coaches, and I wasn’t set up for success. You need to break off from the things that hold you back, and I’ve got nothing but the positive energy here.” For Reyes, the decision
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Coaching was a big deal for Reyes, and Gilroy’s first-year wrestling coach, Cormier, is as big a deal as they come. “Why wouldn’t you want to come to a school where Daniel Cormier is the head coach?” Reyes said. Coach Cormier, or D.C, has been on campus working his team into shape for the upcoming season. Cormier is the new “big man on campus,” and while he may strike fear in the ring, the UFC Champion with a 22-1 record, was all smiles as Reyes signed to wrestle at Fresno State.
PROUD MOMENT Gilroy High senior Ryan Reyes has signed a letter of intent to wrestle at
Fresno State University, his hometown. Reyes transferred in from Clovis West High. “When Ryan transferred in, it was a breath of fresh air for a guy just taking over a new job, and you’re losing two state champions and a state finalist,” Cormier said. “When you get a kid like this, you don’t know what to expect from them, but from day one he’s been a leader and a professional. He’s been a pro at getting his weight down, training, and setting an example of what we want
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(Nikko Reyes) who went through the recruiting process; we have a little practice with this,” Ryan’s mother, Leticia Reyes, said. “We knew this school and this program was tailor-made for Ryan, and the proof is in the pudding,” Laz Reyes, Ryan Reyes’ father, said. “I’ve seen changes in my son; he’s becoming the leader I knew he was when he started wrestling.”
Sarah Starks to play softball at Division I softball program ➝ From page 18
the program’s future. I’ve really wanted to go to a school that just wasn’t about sports. I wanted to go to a school with strong academics as well, and Davis fits that description.” Starks started playing softball at age 6, and
it’s always been her strongest sport. However, Starks also played on Christopher’s basketball team in her freshman and sophomore years and water polo in her junior and senior years. Not only has playing additional sports helped Starks hone
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to be a better player. In particular, playing club ball has elevated her game. “It’s all about finding friendly competition with your teammates,” she said. “You’re competing for a position with them, and it is healthy to push each other to be better.”
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OBITUARIES ALTA PATTERSON
STEVEN C. SCHREPFER
MARIE ANNA DEAN
June, 08, 1937 - November 5, 2018
June, 11, 1947 - November, 14, 2018
January 29, 1940 - October 6, 2018
lta Patterson, age 81 passed away peacefully on 11/5/18. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Richard Patterson of Shady Cove Oregon. She leaves behind her brother Sonny Heller (Kathy), six children Tanya Doyle (Frank), Rick Patterson (Frances), Sherry Thornton (Jim), Russell Patterson, Rob Patterson and Ron Patterson (Renee). In lieu of flowers the family asks for donation to Alzheimer Association of America: https://alz.org
teven C. Schrepfer passed away November 14, 2018 He was born in San Francisco June 11, 1947 to Robert C. and Rita M. Schrepfer, but lived almost all of his life in Gilroy. He attended Brownell elementary school, Bellarmine College Preparatory and graduated from the University of California at Berkeley. After seven years of industry employment in San Francisco he returned to Gilroy and worked for Jack Kazajian, CPA. In 1980 Steve started his own accounting practice and operated it for thirty-eight years. He was a member of the Gilroy Rotary, Gilroy Elks and South County Airport Pilots Association.
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Memorial Mass Monday, December 3rd 12:00pm St. Joseph’s Parish 14673 Cantova Way, Rancho Murieta, CA
VERNA ANN HAYDEN September 18, 1931 - November 14, 2018
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assed away at Pacific Hills Manor, Morgan Hill. Verna lived in Gilroy for over 40 years. She is survived by her daughter Cheryle Howard of Texas and her sister Ona Mae and brother-inlaw Jammie John Hertt of Arkansas. Verna worked as a bookkeeper for many companies in the area, including Valley Nut Company. She volunteered her bookkeeping skills for the Garlic Festival. She served eighteen years as a volunteer board member for the Housing Authority. Vera lived at Sunset Gardens for 20 plus years. She enjoyed knitting hats and blankets for newborns to receive at the local hospitals.
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Steve loved life; whether he was meeting clients, visiting with friends, riding the motorcycle, flying the airplane, working on a project or planning the next one. Steve is survived by his wife Diane of forty years, cousins Barbara and Richard Blocher, William G. Blocher and Jeanie Rizzuto, James C Blocher and Beth K. Sullivan and daughters, Norman D. and Amy Smith, Patrick Smith and Phil Quast and brothers. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Susan R. Schrepfer. Memorial services will be held Monday, December 3, 2018 – 11:00 AM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Operation Freedom Paws, Rotary Foundation or a charity of choice. Condolences at www. HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com
October, 29,1958 - November, 17, 2018
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amuel Hernandez Rodarte passed away suddenly at his San Juan Bautista residence on November 17, 2018 at the age of 60 years. A Rosary and a Mass of the Resurrection is being scheduled. Visit www.grunnagle.com for updates condolences.
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PETE J. VENOSTA, JR. October, 21, 1929 - November, 13, 2018
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ete J. Venosta Jr. passed away at Memorial Hospital in Los Banos, CA on November 13, 2018.
Marie was a Christian and had attended the Star Chapel Church. She always volunteered to assist at the polls for every election. She enjoyed playing the piano and quilting. Marie loved living in the country just outside of Ava. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edward in 2007, and her sister, Marjorie Polzin.She is survived by her two children, Michael Allan Dean and wife, Despina and Dawn Marie Dean, Gilroy, CA, three grandchildren, Ingrid Marie Dean, Anthony Richard Dean and Christopher Robert Dean and wife, Krystal, two great grandchildren, Kristy Marie and Kristian Edward, many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Cremation services for Marie were conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO. Memorials may be made to American Red Cross or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. On line condolences may be made to www. clinkingbeardfuneralhome.com.
SALVADOR VEGA GUERRERO March, 15, 1938 - November, 17, 2018
ALFONSO ANCANA TAMAYO, SR January 1, 1921 - November 24, 2018
SAMUEL HERNANDEZ RODARTE
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arie Anna Dean, 78 years old, passed away on October 6, 2018 at her home in Ava, Missouri. Marie was born January 29, 1940 in Roseau, Minnesota to Clarence Jon Soderberg and Esther Rose (Fuller) Soderberg. Marie was a retired Insurance Agent in Gilroy, CA. On Dec. 15, 1955 Marie and Edward Leslie Dean were united in marriage at New Hampton, Iowa.
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lfonso 97, of Los Banos (2012 - 2018) formally of Gilroy passed away peacefully with his loving family beside him on November 24, 2018. He was predeceased by his wife Esther Tamayo and his son Alfonso Tamayo, Jr. He is survived by his five daughters; Norma (Randy) Funston, Joann Tamayo, Ida Terry, Marina (Joe) Barrientez and Vicky Castro. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Alfonso will always be remembered as the owner of Baha Ranch Burger from 1968 -2011. He was an amazing, hard-working and a very passionate man about many things. He was a loving husband and father. All of his children called him Pape. He will be dearly missed by all who came into contact with him. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 10:00 am at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park in Gilroy. Due to Pape’s love of color, the family requests that all attending wear colorful clothing.
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alvador Vega Guerrero, age 80, of Gilroy, CA passed away on November 17, 2018 surrounded by his family. Salvador was born on March 15, 1938 in Pajacuaran, Michoacan, Mexico. Sal moved to Gilroy in 1964 where he worked at Gilroy Foods. He worked there for many years until his retirement. During his retirement Sal enjoyed traveling, gardening and life. Salvador was preceded in death by his infant son John Hernandez Guerrero, His father Juan Guerrero, His mother Carmen Guerrero, his sister Elpi Trejo, Son-in-Law Eddie Shannon and Daughterin-Law Penny Guerreo. Salvador is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Rosie Guerrero, his son Salvador Jr, his daughter Rosalie, his daughter Sylvia (Scott), his son Bobby (Jeannie) and his brother Harvey Guerrero. Salvador is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 6 greatgrandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday November 26th from 5:00-7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Celebration of life will be held Sunday November 25th at 8290 Wayland Lane from 2:00-6:00PM. Condolences at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com
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LEGAL NOTICES 910 GIL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: FBN658032The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as:ACOSTA FLOOR COVERINGS, 641 FAIRVIEW DR., GILROY, CA 95020. COUNTY OF Santa Clara: This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.KEVIN DERIDIAN ACOSTA MUNIZ, 641 FAIRVIEW DR., GILROY, CA 95020 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 10/30/2018 is the file date.Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara/s/VEE REED / DeputyCounty Clerk70 W. Hedding St.[, San Jose, CA 95110/s/ KEVIN DERIDIAN ACOSTA MUNIZ/(Pub GT 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30)
908 GIL - Trustee Sale T.S. No.: 95263963 TSG Order No.: 130123779-CA-MAI A.P.N.: 841-45-029 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/09/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 11/24/2004 as Document No.: 18114290, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Clara County, California, executed by: SHERRY SEITZINGER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 12/06/2018 at 10:00 AM Sale Location: At the Gated North Market Street entrance of the Superior Courthouse, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 7392 CREWS ROAD, GILROY (Unincorporated Area), CA 95020 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an AS IS condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum
of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $950,949.27 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustees sale or visit this Internet Web site, www. nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 95263963. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidders sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting. com or Call: 916-9390772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Jorge Torres, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a
bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0343416 To: DISPATCH (GILROY) (PUB GD 11/16/2018, 11/23/2018, 11/30/2018)
910 GIL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: FBN647925 The following person (persons)is (are) doing business as: WILLOW COURT STUDIO, 1220 WILLOW COURT, GILROY, CA 95020. COUNTY OF Santa Clara: This business is conducted by A INDIVIDUAL CINDI ANN ANDEN, 1220 WILLOW COURT, GILROY, CA 95020. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/26/2018 and 10/26/2018 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara /s/ Sandy Chanthasy / - Deputy County Clerk 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose, CA 95110 /s/ CINDI ANDEN/ (Pub GT 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7)
910 GIL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: FBN647873 The following person (persons)is (are) doing business as: CYNBAD ENTERPRISES, 5843 CAJON WAY, GILROY, CA 95020. COUNTY OF Santa Clara: This business is conducted by A INDIVIDUAL CYNTHIA BLANK, 5843 CAJON WAY, GILROY, CA 95020 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/1/2018 and 10/25/2018 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara /s/ Tomas Santo / - Deputy County Clerk 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose, CA 95110 /s/ CYNTHIA BLANK/ (Pub GT 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7)
910 GIL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: FBN647816 The following person (persons)is (are) doing business as: DKNY, 830 ARROYO CIRCLE, GILROY, CA 95020. COUNTY OF Santa Clara: This business is conducted by A LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY. THE DONNA KARAN COMPANY STORE LLC, 7401 BOONE AVE N, BROOKLYN PARK, MN, 55428 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/16/11 and 10/24/2018 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara /s/ Tomas Santo / - Deputy County Clerk 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose, CA 95110 /s/ RANDON Q. ROLAND/ Vice President The Donna Karan Company Store LLC Article Number / Reg. 200331010079 Above Entity was formed in the State of New York (Pub GT 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7)
910 GIL - FBNS
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 647834 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as IDLE HANDS STUDIO 7731 CHURCH ST. Gilroy, CA 95020 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: TONY CARIGLIO at 7731 CHURCH ST. GILROY, CA95020 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 10/24/2018 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara /S/Vee Reed County Clerk 70 W. Hedding St. San Jose, Ca 95110 /s/ TONY CARIGLIO/ (PUB GD 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14)
908 GIL - Trustee Sale NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000007573934 Title Order No.: TSG1805-CA-3406222 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/19/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/28/2005 as Instrument No. 18745230 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of SANTA CLARA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: PAUL L CODIGA AND VELIA GUAJARDO-CODIGA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 12/31/2018 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE GATED NORTH MARKET STREET ENTRANCE OF THE SUPERIOR COURTHOUSE, 191 N. FIRST STREET, SAN JOSE, CA 95113. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6300 RASPBERRY COURT, GILROY, CALIFORNIA 95020 APN#: 808-40-059 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust,
fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $533,496.48. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www. servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000007573934. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 7951852 Dated: 11/15/2018 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4676316
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910 GIL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: FBN648619 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as REALTY EXECUTIVES OF GILROY 42 MARTIN STREET GILROY, CA 95020 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: AVAMASH INC. at 189 W EL PORTAL DRIVE MERCED, CA 95348 This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 11/19/2018 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara /s/Mike Louie/ Deputy 70 W. Hedding St. San Jose, Ca 95110 /s/RANDHIR S HAYER/ PRESIDENT AVAMASH, INC. 2562144 AVAMASH, INC. Publish Gilroy Dispatch: (PUB GD 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21)
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Call Today! Open enrollment ends on Dec. 7.
*Dollar amounts may vary by county. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B Premium. Coverage, copays and dollar amounts may vary by county. The SilverSneakers fitness program is provided by Tivity Health, an independent company. Tivity Health and SilverSneakers are registered trademarks or trademarks of Tivity Health, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. © 2018 Tivity Health, Inc. All rights reserved. A sales person will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings call 1-408-476-5114. We do not discriminate, exclude people, or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in our health programs and activities. ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-408-476-5114 (TTY: 711) 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 1-408-476-5114 (TTY：711)。 Anthem Blue Cross is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Anthem Blue Cross depends on contract renewal. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Benefits, premiums and/or copayments/coinsurance may change on January 1 of each year. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions apply. The Formulary, pharmacy network, and/or provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. This policy has exclusions, limitations and terms under which the policy may be continued in force or discontinued. For costs and complete details of the coverage, contact your licensed insurance agent, Anthem Blue Cross or visit us on the web. Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California. Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. Y0114_19_37290_U_M_073 10/01/2018 74434MUSENMUB
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