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LOCAL SCENE Value the Youth The annual Morgan Hill Values Youth event will take place 8:30am to 12pm Jan. 26 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. The event is free. All youth, parents/guardians and adults who work with the youth in the community are invited to attend. The event is designed to help youth and families effectively utilize the Developmental Assets in order to empower the youth. For more information and to register, visit mhyouthconference.com.
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From 10 to 11:30am the first Saturday of every month, the Morgan Hill Historical Society invites the community to the Hiram Morgan Hill House at Villa Mira Monte, 17860 Monterey Road, for “History at the House.” Attendees are encouraged to share their knowledge of local history and landscapes during the ongoing monthly conversation. The event is open to the public and free.
Walk for fitness
BACKSTAGE PREP Getting ready for the show backstage at Martin Murphy’s Dec. 15 production of “Snoopy, the Musical”
are Alexander Beckner playing Snoopy and Brianna Monteymayor.
Martin Murphy sings MIDDLE SCHOOL’S INAUGURAL STAGE PRODUCTION A HIT Staff report MORGAN HILL
Martin Murphy Middle School students presented two performances of “Snoopy, the Musical” Dec. 15 at Live Oak High School. Students had been rehearsing with their director, April Gaylord, to put on the school’s inaugural full-length musical. Eighth grader Alexander Beckner played Snoopy, and classmate Madeline Johnson played Peppermint Patty.
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The Morgan Hill Walking Group for Fitness meets for daily walks six days a week. Monday through Friday, the group walks from 6 to 7pm. On Saturdays, walks are from 9 to 10:30am. The group meets at the Morgan Hill Center parking lot at Hale and West Main avenues. The group walks at a moderate pace, rain or shine, yearround. Everyone is welcome, including pet dogs.
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The 2019 annual “Point-inTime” Homeless Census and Survey will take place in Morgan Hill, 4:30 to 10am Jan. 29, and city staff is looking for volunteers. Pointin-Time Count data are the primary data used for federal funding allocations and national estimates of homelessness. The numbers reported by your community are used by the US Interagency Council on Homelessness and all federal departments including Housing and Education. Count numbers are also most often cited by local strategic plans, state, county and city government and the media. To register to volunteer, visit https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/SantaClara-PIT-2019.
ENCORE The cast of the Dec. 15 production.
City to spend $3M on ag land AGREEMENT HINGES ON CITY FINDING TRUSTEE FOR PROPERTY Jaqueline McCool Reporter
In a resolution two years in the making, the Morgan Hill City Council has moved forward with the purchase of 33 acres of land in the Southeast Quadrant from Chiala Farms. However, it remains to be seen if the city can find a trust or steward to take care of the site
and enforce an open space easement on the property. The land is on what is called the Fountain Oaks Ranch and will cost the city $3 million from the city’s Agriculture and Open Space Preservation Fund. Originally expected to be land used for agricultural mitigation if the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) had approved the annexation of 60 acres near Tennant and Murphy avenues, the property will now solely and forever be used to preserve agricultural land. LAFCO denied a
motion to approve the annexation Dec. 5 with a 5-2 vote, despite Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman's motion hinging on the city’s purchase of the Chialas’ 33 acres. The commissioners passed the staff report denying the annexation, 4-3, with Commissioner Rob Rennie voting against approval of the report for the second vote. Following the fivehour LAFCO meeting last Wednesday, Morgan Hill city staff and Mayor Steve Tate headed to the council meeting,
where the City Council unanimously approved the purchase of the Fountain Oaks property, to the East of Hill Road and North of Maple Avenue. Despite the council’s unanimous approval, the decision did not come without disagreement between the council, the Open Space Authority, the county and the Santa Clara Valley Land Trust. The original land purchase was supposed to be 68 acres, partially funded through grants from the county and the High Speed Rail Authority. Those grants were not approved. The city’s
staff report describes the fallout: “Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the county, the authority, and the city’s team, the state’s concerns about the high cost of the [agricultural conservation easement] have resulted in the grant funds being unavailable.” The city then worked with the property owner— the Chiala family— to identify land the city could purchase on its own through the Agriculture and Open Space Preservation Fund. ➝ Purchase, 10
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advantage of the Home for the Holidays campaign to adopt an animal companion who will bring many years of happiness to their lives.” The animal shelter is located at 12370 Murphy Ave. in San Martin and can be reached at (408) 686-3900 or sccountypets.org. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from noon-6pm and Saturday and Sunday from noon-5pm. “We have many wonderful dogs, cats and rabbits at the shelter waiting to find their forever homes,” said Lisa Jenkins, County Animal Care and Control Program Manager. “There are animals arriving every day and they will make the perfect
addition to any family this holiday season.” The county shelter takes in about 3,000 dogs and cats annually, in addition to small animals and barnyard pets. The shelter is the only facility in the county with the capability to house horses and large livestock. It accepts stray animals of all conditions and is proud of its “no-kill” live release rate of almost 93.7 percent, one of the best rates in the Bay Area. Caring staff and volunteers provide veterinary services, enrichment and affection to shelter pets while they wait to find their forever homes. The shelter is a member of the WeCARE coalition that promotes life-saving and animal welfare in the community.
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New trustees sworn in to school board SCHOOL BOARD TO APPOINT REPLACEMENT FOR MURILLO Scott Forstner Reporter
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Five new trustees took the oath of office as they officially joined Morgan Hill Unified School District’s Board of Education Dec. 11—and the quintet of first-term board members got right to work. Trustees Carol Gittens, John Horner, Heather Orosco, Wendy Sullivan and Vanessa Sutter were each sworn in separately by current board president Mary Patterson, who is in the second year of her first fouryear term on the local dais. The other remaining board member is trustee Teresa Murillo, but she announced her early resignation effective Jan. 31, 2019. After returning from their first closed session, the first order of business was electing the next board president and vice president for the next year. It was unanimous in both
cases as Patterson was selected as president and Gittens as vice president. “Thank you, board, very much for your vote of confidence,” said Patterson, who was elected in November 2016 and is the seniormost board member. “I want to thank (Murillo) for your service to the board for the last six months. It was tremendous to work alongside you.” Patterson was the only nominee for president, while Gittens and Horner were choices for vice president. Although he accepted the nomination, Horner made clear he was in favor of having Gittens take on that role this year. The new board also divvied up board liaison committee assignments, with many vacancies due to the turnover, before recognizing Horner and Brad Ledwith for their participation on the Citizen Oversight Committee for the Measure G bond measure. They both served three terms on the volunteer committee.
NEW TRUSTEES Morgan Hill Unified School District’s newest school board trustees were sworn in Dec. 11.
Pictured left to right are Trustees Carol Gittens, Wendy Sullivan, John Horner, Vanessa Sutter and Heather Orosco. In another unanimous vote at the Dec. 11 meeting, the board chose to appoint Murillo’s replacement for the final two years of her term rather than order an election. Murillo—who ran unopposed for her Trustee Area 7 seat in 2106— cited “work and personal
obligations” as reasons for her resignation. Her term expires in 2020. In accordance with Education Code 5091(a), the board had 60 days to take action to find Murillo’s replacement.“The registered voters (of ) the district may, within 30
days from the date of the appointment, petition for the conduct of a special election to fill the vacancy,” according to the MHUSD staff report. If that happens, the TA7 seat would appear on the June 2019 ballot and could cost as much as $345,000.
Following staff recommendation, the board will begin an application process with interviews from a candidate pool to follow at a future board meeting. The appointment candidacy form will be available starting Dec. 17 on the district website at mhusd.org.
Enrollment period open for Gavilan classes CALIFORNIANS WILL PAY $46 PER UNIT Staff report
Prospective students can now enroll in winter and spring session classes at Gavilan College, which offers a variety of courses at
five locations as well as online. The main campus is in Gilroy, with additional instructional sites in San Jose’s Coyote Valley, Morgan Hill, San Martin (aviation only) and Hollister. Winter Intersession runs Jan. 2-25, 2019. Spring Semester begins Jan. 28 and runs through May 24. The Aviation
Maintenance Technology program begins Jan. 10. The cost for California residents is $46 per unit vs. 79 per unit for out-ofstate residents. Financial aid is available. First-year students who graduated from a California high school may be eligible for free tuition through the Gavilan Promise program.
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OPINION LETTERS Bowmen shafted by county staff
CAROL HOLZGRAFE
Preparation is everything in an emergency
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uck—sheer luck—brought me safely through November’s horrific Camp Fire in Paradise. Preparation eased life afterward. Before moving to that forest of 100-foot trees, I lived in Morgan Hill, reporting for The Times. Once, I was assigned to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course offered— for free—by the city. This eight-week class addresses ways to protect you, your family and neighbors during and after earthquakes, floods or fire. One class concentrated on disaster preparation. I took notes. This is what I learned: to have water, food, blankets, an emergency radio, first aid, etc., always in my car; to have a supply of same secure at home; to keep vehicles charged or at least half full of gas; and to make an evacuation list. Morgan Hill firefighters taught me what black smoke means, so when I saw such a cloud at 8am that day, I did not delay. Many other residents had no warning at all until they saw the wall of fire. I grabbed our cat, woke my husband, backed the cars out of the garage before the power went off, and started collecting. My list is in order of time available (five minutes? an hour?) and of importance, arranged by room. Then I packed the cat’s go-bag and ours, with legal and financial papers, account numbers, contacts for family and friends, computers, cell phones, chargers, wallets, keys, medication, family photos, clothes—all packed in suitcases and a crate. It took half an hour to load everything, a luxury so many did not have. In a crisis situation where you don’t have time to think, lists are crucial. It took me more than four hours to reach safety in Chico, but my husband, Jim, who went off to find gas, took 23 hours to reappear, causing worry among family and friends. He
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spent those hours in his gasless, waterless, foodless car, watching the flames come closer and closer before a safe route opened up. He promises to mend his ways. We have now been out of our house for five weeks, but have pretty much everything we need for daily life. Thank you, CERT! And, yes, our house and neighborhood survived, being just north of the fire line. Thank you, firefighters! What life will be like when we return home is anybody’s guess, but we know it will be sad. Forty-five of my friends in Paradise and Magalia lost their homes. Morgan Hill residents, please use our experience as a wake-up call. Check ready.gov and make your own evacuation list. Stock your car, plan with your family, check morgan-hill. ca.gov and mhcert.com (CERT is on Facebook, too) for the schedule of two-hour or eightweek disaster preparation classes and ideas; learn how the city will communicate with you. Sign up for Code Red; Paradise’s reverse 911 did not work. Code Red kept some of us aware. Your safety and your family’s safety are at stake because one thing is certain: eventually a disaster will happen here. Carol Holzgrafe lived in Morgan Hill for 18 years, and was the city reporter for the Morgan Hill Times for five years. She now lives in Magalia, a “suburb” of Paradise, but returns to Morgan Hill frequently to visit her many good friends, including many in the local AAUW chapter. She can be reached by email at carol@ holzgrafe.com.
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This is a follow-up to the Aug. 16 article describing what Santa Clara County has done to the Mt. Madonna archery range. In this letter, I hope to shed light on what kind of people we have at our county level. On the one positive note, the county has improved the practice range, the flat portion by the parking lot where you sight in your bow. (It still miraculously offers an 80-yard shot—ooga booga booga.) The range is really a field archery course. The archer walks from station to station, each being different. Such a course was able to host events like the Bug Shoot, which drew competitors from as far as our neighboring states. Thirty percent of the course has now been declared unsafe by ignorant county employees. Yes, despite no accidents in 60 years, 13 of the 42 stations have been shut down. As I wrote in August, the Mt. Madonna Bowmen (a nonprofit club), built, maintained and insured the range through the end of 2017. Although I am writing this as an individual archer who for decades enjoyed volunteering time there, instructing and shooting the course, I will say that as a Bowman, I paid annual dues that went to range upkeep in exchange for free day use thereof. This 57-year agreement between the Bowmen and the parks department was the epitome of a win-win situation, but someone at the parks department had an agenda. In 2018, the lies and deceit reached the peak. Parks staff would only respond by saying, “We are negotiating with the Bowmen,” with that being the extent of communication. County people even claimed that such an agreement was violating some law, but they refused to cite the law! It is very clear that this whole charade was no more than a way to remove the Bowmen and the events. Until now, I have always supported Mike Wasserman as our county supervisor. He has always replied to his constituents. But there has been radio silence since I told him, “It makes no sense at all that a successful agreement and relationship that (a) harmed no one, (b) benefited all sides, and (c) stood strong for 57 years is suddenly now some sort of violation. … If, after all this time, some ridiculous law or rule cropped up that finds a successful 57-year agreement in violation of something, why don't [you] change the rule (to what it was when the agreement was signed back in 1961? I'm sure some ‘counsel’ reviewed it back then.” The parks department even removed the “Home of the Mt. Madonna Bowmen” sign at the range, as if they were never there. Maybe we can remove Wasserman in November 2020! Alan Viarengo Archery rangemaster, instructor
Gavilan thanks you for community support Now is the time to show gratitude. I have many expressions of thanks to give! This is a time for gratitude and quiet reflection. This year at Gavilan, for me it means much mo e. The passage of Measure X on Nov. 6 was an historic event that was unprecedented and involved each of you. The college can now move forward. Together we can create an incredible future for the students who will be here for decades to come. We will be able to design, imagine, dream and grow the college that we have been talking about for months and to serve the communities around us in innovative ways. So, thank you! Thank you for walking precincts and talking to neighbors and community members about Measure X. Thank you for phone banking and leaving voicemails and text messages about Measure X. Thank you for giving of your time and energy in serving on a focus group for the Facilities Master Plan or for the Educational Master Plan. Thank you for voting for Measure X and encouraging others to do so. Thank you for displaying a yard sign in support of Measure X. Thank you for asking others to display a yard sign in support of Measure X. Thank you for donating to the Measure X campaign or for attending one of our events in support of the measure. In the weeks ahead you will be hearing about the next steps in the bond process, the formation of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee and a webpage to provide bond updates as well as the Report to the Community. But for now, know how deeply you are valued and appreciated, each and every day, for the contributions you make to the college and the communities we serve. It is my honor to serve with you! Kathleen A. Rose, superintendent and president of Gavilan College.
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FORMER CITY OFFICIALS SAY THEIR GOODBYES Jaqueline McCool Reporter
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CONGRATS Morgan Hill Mayor Rich Constantine, right, and State Sen. Bill Monning share a congratulatory hug after Monning delivered the oath office for Constantine’s first two-year term in his new position at the council’s Dec. 12 meeting. thanked city staff, residents and colleagues for supporting her in her position. “I promised I would put in the work and I would do my homework,” said Jachimowicz. “While there’s not a single person that I voted with at every meeting, I hope that I’ve upheld those promises to you.” She also shared a special message for the children of Morgan Hill and her daughter, Penelope, in particular. Jachimowicz said, “You are never too young, or too blonde, or too female to be taken seriously. It is your job to exceed everybody's expectations, and I hope I’ve done that.”
Robert Eliason
Morgan Hill’s new council members and mayor took their seats on the dais at the Dec. 12 meeting, ushering in a new wave of leadership for the city. Rich Constantine was sworn in as the city’s new mayor, Yvonne MartínezBéltran took the District B seat and John McKay took the seat in District D. Constantine was was sworn in first, followed by the two new council members. McKay and Béltran were surrounded by their families as they took their oaths. It was the City of Morgan Hill’s first oath of office ceremony since the council adopted a districtbased system, in which only the mayor serves the entire city at large. Starting with the Nov. 6 election, individual council members represent the district in which they were elected. Outgoing mayor Steve Tate was honored by California State Sen. Bill Monning, who thanked Tate for his decades of service to the city and gave him a certificate of recognition. Monning also thanked Caitlin Robinett Jachimowicz, outgoing council member for District D, and presented her with a certificate. Newly elected District 30 State Assemblymember Robert Rivas was at the meeting and wished Tate well. “You’ve been a
tremendous leader and role model for so many,” said Rivas. He gave Tate a certificate of recognition from the Assembly and told him, “You leave a significant footprint.” The Rotary Club of Morgan Hill also presented Tate with a certificate. The council members who were not up for reelection this year, Larry Carr and Rene Spring, offered their thanks to Tate for his time as mayor and to Jachimowicz for her time as a council member. “I hope we’ll continue to do things you will be proud of,” Carr told Jachimowicz, who was appointed to her seat two years ago. She replaced Gordon Siebert, who resigned in 2016 about halfway through his four-year term. Constantine said to Tate, “You have left a huge footprint for me to follow.” As Tate gave his closing remarks, he held back tears while thanking community members and city staff. “It’s all about the people; I’ve loved this job,” he said. “We’ve got a city that knows how to get things done.” He said although he won’t be holding public office in the future, he still hopes to help the city find a way through what he identified as the biggest issue Morgan Hill faces: maintaining revenue. Now he will be helping the residents of Morgan Hill from the sidelines. “I think it’s time that we move along and get some new people up here,” he said. Jachimowicz also had some farewells to share. She
NEW BLOOD The three victors in the Nov. 6 City of Morgan Hill election were sworn in the night of Dec. 12: Mayor Rich Constantine (left), Council member John McKay (District D) and Yvonne Martinez-Beltran (District B).
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Land stewards concerned with ag plan ➝ Purchase 1
City of Morgan Hill
The agricultural conservation easement will need a trust to look after the land. Council member Rene Spring put forward the motion to approve the purchase, hinging on a reputable trust agreeing to oversee the use of the property. Spring’s condition came after friction between the Open Space Authority, the Santa Clara Valley trust and the City Council erupted at the meeting. Hours before the council meeting, the Open Space Authority had sent a letter to the council explaining they would not be able to serve as the trustees to the property. “Neither the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority nor the Land Trust of Santa Clara Valley would be in a position to hold and steward this conservation easement as proposed,” the letter said. “The easement development process does not conform to Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices and it does not reflect how we, as conservation organizations accredited by the Land Trust Alliance, would choose to work with the landowner, the City and other partners to prepare an effective and enduring conservation easement.” Greg Leonard, who spoke on behalf of the Santa Clara Valley Land Trust, said the trust had worries about Morgan Hill’s plan for agricultural preservation. Leonard first said the trust would not be
SOUTHEAST MH he area labeled “Fountain Oaks Agricultural Conservation Easement (ACE) Area”
above off Fisher Avenue is the 33-acre property the council agreed to purchase Dec. 5.
able to look after the property because they had not been involved in negotiations. He later went on to say the trust worried that Morgan Hill did not have a well thought-out plan for the agricultural conservation easements the city was acquiring. Council member Larry Carr and Leonard sparred over the trust’s reasoning
for not supporting the purchase. Carr asked if the purchase could be approved with councilmember Spring’s condition, allowing for the trust to be a part of final negotiations with the property owner and the city. Leonard said that would not appease the trust as there was still concern over the city’s overall
agricultural conservation easement plan. “If that’s what the land trust and [the Open Space Authority] and the county are suggesting to us, then maybe they’re not really committed to preserving agricultural land in the South County,” said Carr. In a heated exchange Leonard responded, “We’re interested in
preserving it in a holistic and realistic way.” Bill Chiala represented his family at the City Council meeting and told the council during public comment that there would be no issue finding a suitable trust for the property. He said the time spent on the deal only to not lead to the purchase of the property would be a breach of trust.
“Rene, we can get you a land trust; I can guarantee it,” said Chiala. He later said, “You put the condition on there, we’re open to that.” The resolution passed the council unanimously, with Spring bringing the motion forward attaching the condition that a trust must be found before the purchase is complete.
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San Benito Co. is still on FDA short list SANTA BARBARA FARM RECALLS ITS RED LEAF LETTUCE AND CAULIFLOWER Barry Holtzclaw Managing Editor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Dec. 13 that it had identified “a positive sample result for the outbreak strain in the sediment of a local irrigation reservoir used by a single farm owned and operated by Adam Bros. Farms in Santa Barbara County.” Federal and state investigators on Dec. 17 narrowed their nationwide search for the source of romaine lettuce contamination from six to just three California counties—San Benito, Monterey and Santa Barbara counties. Monterey County, the nation’s largest lettuce producer, and San Benito
County were still on the list as the search continued into its fourth week because federal officials still contended that “the outbreak cannot be explained by a single farm, grower, harvester or distributor.” Also on Dec. 17, Adam Bros. Farming of Santa Maria announced it was recalling red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce and cauliflower harvested at its farm in late November “out of an abundance of caution.” The farm said none of these products have tested positive for E. coli so far, and no illnesses have been reported. The FDA said it will be sending investigators back
to this farm for further sampling. “It’s important to note that although this is an important piece of information, the finding on this farm doesn’t explain all illnesses and our traceback investigation will continue as we narrow down what commonalities this farm may have with other farms that are part of our investigation,” the agency said in a statement. “While the analysis of the strain found in the people who got ill and the sediment in one of this farm’s water sources is a genetic match, our traceback work suggests that additional romaine lettuce shipped from other farms could also likely be
implicated in the outbreak.” “Therefore, the water from the reservoir on this single farm doesn’t fully explain what the common source of the contamination. We are continuing to investigate what commonalities there could be from multiple farms in the region that could explain this finding in the water, and potentially the ultimate source of the outbreak.” In a statement, the Food and Drug Administration said, “Traceback information from five restaurants in four different states so far has implicated 11 different distributors, 9 different growers and 8 different
farms as potential sources of the contaminated lettuce.” The agency, which is coordinating the probe in California with the Centers for Disease Control and the California departments of public health and food and agriculture, said its probe is continuing. The FDA reported that on-site investigations of farms and lettuce cooling facilities in the Central Coast collected samples of romaine lettuce, soil, water, and scat (animal droppings), and found no evidence of the E.coli strain. Results of water testing being conducted by CDC are pending. The FDA announced last
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PROTECTING NEIGHBORHOODS FROM THE THREAT OF WILDFIRES
With new wildfires threatening our local communities, PG&E is partnering with our customers in high fire-threat areas to accelerate and expand our vegetation management work. We will be examining and addressing critical vegetation across 7,100 miles of power lines. The 2018 wildfire season is already one of the worst on record — with more than 1.5 million acres burned and more than 1,000 homes lost. And it’s not over yet. With the wildfire risk increasing at an alarming pace, the 2018 wildfire activity is on track to exceed the 2017 wildfire season, which was the most destructive on record. In order to keep our neighborhoods safe, PG&E may need to trim or remove vegetation on or near properties in high firethreat areas. PG&E’s action plan includes the following steps: ■ Step 1: Our safety inspectors will be in your neighborhood to determine what vegetation may need to be trimmed or removed. ■ Step 2: If needed, we will mark trees that need to be addressed and contact you to discuss the results of the safety inspection. ■ Step 3: We will perform safety work shortly after the inspection. ■ Step 4: We will plan to begin wood debris removal within a few weeks after completion of the safety work (unless you would like to keep it).
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Science stars at Britton
EIGHTH GRADERS DISPLAY PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC Scott Forstner Reporter
YOUNG SCIENTISTS Britton Middle School eighth graders Emily Lopez and Marcus Chambless took home a blue ribbon Dec. 13 at the 2018 science fair.
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Deshphande and Lexxa D’Amico (Engineering); and Sydney Stutzman (Earth/ Environmental). A big crowd formed as student ribbon recipients were announced and loud applauses followed from fellow classmates, parents and other family. Every Britton eighth grader must come up with a science project and present it in class, such as 14-yearold Nick Ruiz and his “Affordable Blueberry Solar Cells” experiment. Ruiz used a multimeter to test if a solar cell could be used to light people’s homes. “It was kind of stepping out of my comfort zone,” said Ruiz of his science experiment for which he partnered with classmate Marcos Jimenez. “I liked the process. My prediction was different than the results. I thought it wasn’t going to work.” Britton eighth grader DJ Henry turned to his passion for lacrosse and tested two different kinds of mesh netting to discover which was more durable when exposed to extreme climates in his project titled “Lacrosse Mesh I guess?!.” He put a hard mesh and a semihard mesh in an oven at 175 degrees fahrenheit and then in the freezer at 2 degrees fahrenheit. “I thought the semihard mesh would be better because that’s what I use. ...I found out that the hard mesh held up better (in extreme conditions),” said Henry, who has played lacrosse since he was 4 years old. “I’m not really a big science person, 7 but I wanted to test which one was more durable.”
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Britton Middle School eighth grader Ben Hayes was looking for a good reason to get dirty and play down by the creek. So when it was time to decide on his science project for Britton’s annual competition, he knew exactly what to do. “I wanted an excuse to go down to the creek more and find bugs and stuff,” said the 13-year-old Morgan Hill student who was one of 141 entrants in the 2018 Britton Eighth Grade Science Fair. “I knew I could turn it into my science project.” Hayes not only turned his insect passion into his project—titled “Creek Stew”—but his experiment was a blue ribbon winner in the Biology category. “I wanted to figure out what velocity of water flow would generate the most bugs,” explained Hayes, whose findings proved that a water flow of .13 to .16 meters per second gathered the most bugs. He found 180 insects in all and put most of them back. (Wink, wink.) “I thought the slowest velocity would have the most bugs, but it actually was the worst because the water was stagnant and did not have a lot of oxygen,” said Hayes of his hypothesis. “The faster velocity was too fast and it
was all rocky and the bugs were swept away.” Hayes was one of seven first-place winners and among 28 classmates to earn science fair ribbons Dec. 13 inside the packed Britton gymnasium, where they displayed their projects and explained them to anyone who asked. “I’m really impressed with all the hard work the students put in. There is a range of difficulty in the projects, but all of them put a lot of effort in,” said Britton science teacher Jim Levis. The projects were started in October and students had two and a half months to come up with their ideas and conduct their experiments, Levis added. Competing in the Botany category, partners Emily Lopez and Marcus Chambless earned a blue ribbon for their project titled “Sugar vs. Water: The Ultimate Showdown.” The winning duo watered plants twice a day over a two-week span, each with different ratios of sugar content in the water to see if it affected their growth rate. “Our hypothesis was the sugar would help the plant grow because they already produce glucose,” said Lopez. “But we were proven wrong. They all died except the one with the lowest amount of sugar.” Other 2018 blue ribbon winners, who will move on to the citywide Science Fair at Oakwood School next month, were: Grace Quadrini and MaKenzie Mendonca (Chemistry); Reese Byers (Physics); Francisco Flores and Alegria Serrano (Behavioral); Ria
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GET OFF ME Sobrato High senior Ignacio Bettinelli corrals the rebound in the Bulldogs’ 42-41 win over Lincoln High in the opening round of the Prospect Tournament on Dec. 12. After a tough going in the Mount Hamilton last season, Sobrato has a goal to win the Santa Teresa title this season. BOYS BASKETBALL
Sobrato has title in mind BULLDOGS AIM FOR SUPERIOR LEAGUE FINISH THIS SEASON emanuel lee Sports Editor
Chris Mora
Last season, the Sobrato High boys basketball team entered Blossom Valley League Mount Hamilton Division play with a stellar record only to finish 0-14. This season, the Bulldogs hope to carry their non-league momentum into the BVAL’s Santa Teresa Division, which starts in the first week of January. Sobrato entered the week at 7-2, showing glimpses of brilliance mixed in with plenty of miscues. In any given high school game, even the best team will make hundreds of mistakes from a coach’s perspective, whether it’s not covering the pick and roll, failing to rotate on defense and simply making bad decisions. However, it’s the teams that minimize their mistakes that do well. For Sobrato, its season was encapsulated in a 42-41 win over Lincoln High in the opening round of the Prospect Tournament on Dec. 12. Despite making myriad mistakes, the Bulldogs persevered and showed plenty of grit to hang on for the nail-biting win. Lincoln had two shots in the final seconds to win it, but neither went in. Sobrato followed the win with a blowout victory over Gunn before suffering a 58-38 loss to Piedmont Hills in the championship game. “We come out here and play down to our competition instead of playing up to our potential, which is always the tough part as a coach,” Sobrato coach Sean Tate said moments after the team’s win over Lincoln. “Lincoln is a solid group and I’m not trying to take anything away from them, but we were the better team and we are the better
team. But boy, we sure made that game a lot closer than it should’ve been.” From Tate’s perspective, the game wouldn’t have been razorthin close had the team not missed several uncontested layups throughout the contest. The Bulldogs held a 31-20 lead with 5 minutes, 10 seconds left in the third quarter before going on a severe scoring drought, failing to get on the scoreboard for the next 8:40. In that span, Lincoln went on a 11-0 run to cut its deficit to 32-31. On the ensuing possession, Drew Hooks, one of only two returning starters for Sobrato, hit a huge 3-pointer to snap the scoreless streak and give the Bulldogs a much-needed basket. The teams traded points to make it 34-34 with 4 minutes left, and Sobrato went on a 6-0 run to seemingly take control. However, Lincoln responded with five unanswered points to make it a one-point contest. Hooks came up big again, draining two free throws with 37.2 seconds remaining. Sobrato barely held on as Lincoln hit a shot with 19.6 seconds to go. The Bulldogs then missed the front end of a 1-and-1 before Lincoln had two shots on the final possession of the game. “It was an ugly win, but we’ll take it,” Tate said. “We’ve got a good group. We’re doing good, they’ve got a great attitude and they didn’t quit when it got tough. They played through it and we escaped.” Hooks and fellow junior Ignacio Bettinelli started every game last season, and they’ll be counted upon to make things happen and provide steady and consistent play. Bettinelli, along with senior guard Kevin Nguyen, are the most dynamic players on the team. Bettinelli is the only legitimate threat on the low back with his back to the basket—although junior Jakharee Cooper has the potential to develop into a post threat— while Nguyen looks smooth when he’s dribbling the ball,
AIRBORNE Sobrato’s Justin Aboud jumps to defend the inbound pass in a 42-41 win over Lincoln on Dec. 12. taking it to the basket or pulling up for a 3-pointer. “Kevin is definitely a playmaker,” Tate said. “And Iggy keeps things going when things get crazy out there. When Iggy is not on the floor, all hell breaks loose. But when he’s out there, he’s a scoring threat all the time. If we just get him touches in the right spot, he’ll make the play— and they’re usually great plays.”
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Nguyen provided the highlight-reel play of the game when he converted a runner in the lane midway through the second quarter. On the play, Nguyen curled off the right elbow area before faking right, which resulted in his defender slipping to the floor and landing on his butt. The lightning-quick change of direction gave Nguyen the breathing room for him to get an open look in the lane. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, they suffered a tough break—or twist—when Nguyen rolled his
ankle shortly thereafter. Sobrato can ill afford to lose an impact player given the fact it only has 10 players on the roster to begin with. The thin numbers—which resulted from players quitting and ineligibility—has given the Bulldogs no margin for error. Tate also has had to get somewhat creative to make sure practices are productive. “We do a lot of drills and 4 on 4,” he said. “We’ll run a four-man shell and do different stuff and really go at it. Offensively, you can’t really scrimmage and make the mistakes you want to make in practice and then fix them so you don’t make them in the game. Sometimes the only look we can get is when we scrimmage the frosh-soph team. We have a lot of walk-throughs and not a lot of (typical) practices (you can do with the proper numbers)” Cooper provides a big body, strong rebounding and solid defense. Sobrato didn’t have a single player score in double-figures against Lincoln, but it did have balance with seven players
scoring. Bettinelli and Nguyen have the capability to average double-figures, as does Hooks, who averaged 10 points per game last year. The trio will be counted upon to make plays, especially when the team gets a lead. “We still haven’t learned to get a lead and then amp it up even more,” Tate said. “We seem to get a lead, relax and get a little sloppy. We’ve got to learn to win and when we get in the driver’s seat to stay in the driver’s seat and not pull it back.” With one senior, eight juniors and a sophomore, the Bulldogs are set up for a strong run next season. Tate has high hopes for this year’s team as well, not only for victories but to create a strong team dynamic and build momentum into next season. “We’ve got a great group of kids and no matter what we do this year, it’s going to be crazy next year because we’re starting five juniors (when Nguyen is not starting),” Tate said. “I like this group a lot.”
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Live Oak looks to rise to occasion ACORNS BEEF UP NON-LEAGUE SLATE TO PREPARE FOR LEAGUE TITLE RACE AND CCS PLAYOFFS DOWN THE ROAD emanuel lee Sports Editor
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TO THE HOOP Alexandra Jaramillo dribbles the ball to the basket in the Acorns’ 46-30 loss
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“Both Adrianne and Raegan are exceptional players and excel in playing team basketball,” Kiefer said. “One of the things we’re trying to promote is if we can’t do it together, then we’ll have no success. Adrianne and Raegan know when it’s time to look for their shot and take over, but they also know when it’s time to feed their teammates.” Kirk produced a nifty, spinning runner in the lane after coming up with a steal for the team’s first points in the second half. Gomez hit two 3-pointers, while Kirk and Isabella Corona connected on one shot each from beyond the arc. Alexandra Jaramillo, a junior guard, has potential and made a couple of strong drives to the basket against Silver Creek. Stewart plays tough inside and will be counted upon to control the glass and limit the opposing
team’s offensive rebounding production. Silver Creek was simply too long and tall for Live Oak, hammering the Acorns on the boards to the tune of 21—count ‘em, 21—offensive rebounds. Despite a tough outing on the free throw line and rebounding, Live Oak displayed plenty of resiliency in making Silver Creek sweat to the very end. The Acorns trailed 37-23 with 1 minute, 1 second left in the third quarter before going on a 18-7 run to whittle its deficit to three points, 44-41, with 1:33 remaining. But that’s as close as they would get. Silver Creek committed a turnover only to see Live Oak give the ball right back. After a Silver Creek miss, the Acorns had another chance to either tie the game or get closer on the ensuing possession. However, Silver Creek’s Leilani Augmon produced a steal and went in for a layup for two of her 16 points. “The speed of playing the A-league is different,” Kiefer said. “Right now we’ve been able to hang (and beat) the B-league teams. Playing Silver Creek in a battle like this shows the girls they can play with anyone.” In addition to the aforementioned players, the Live Oak roster includes Alysa Gaeta, Alexis Munson, Ayra Gomez, Kristiana Kingman, Alyson Conlan, Kendall Kirk, Stephanie Trod, and Ana Fuenzalida. The Acorns play at Branham on Thursday and at Santa Clara on Saturday.
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Through the team’s first nine games—in which it went 6-3—the Live Oak High girls basketball team went 0-3 against Aleague teams and a perfect 6-0 against B-league squads. Acorns coach Mike Kiefer set up a tough schedule, knowing it would prime the team for future success. “Playing against tough A-league teams with their speed, size and physicality, a game like this is going to benefit us in the long run,” Acorns coach Mike Kiefer said after a 47-41 home loss to Silver Creek on Dec. 13. “I thought the girls played exceptionally well against Silver Creek. They battled for four quarters and they made Silver Creek earn it. I think we’re going to grow from this game.” Adrianne Gomez and Raegan Kirk led the Acorns with 15 and 11, points, respectively, and senior forward Anabela Stewart had six points. The game might have had a different outcome had Live Oak not had a horrible night from the free throw line. The Acorns finished 9 for 24 (37.5 percent) from the charity stripe, all but dooming their chances to score a comeback victory. “In the two games we’ve lost, free throws have killed us,” Kiefer
said. “It’s something we’ve been working on and something we need to fix going forward. Hopefully, we can reach that as a long-term goal by the time league play starts.” Two days after the Silver Creek contest, Live Oak lost to Sequoia of Redwood City, 59-32. Sequoia plays in the A-division of the Peninsula Athletic League. Kiefer preaches team basketball, and the Acorns play as one unit. However, they’ll regularly need big games from Gomez and Kirk, who are the team’s lone pure scorers who can create their own shot.
HANDLES Live Oak High junior guard Adrianne Gomez looks to make a play in the team’s game against Mountain View in the Charger Shootout at Leland High on Dec. 8.
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OBITUARIES EVELYN LITTLEFIELD
FRANK PAUL BLUNDO
PAULA ALEXANDER
September, 24 1923- December 7, 2018
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July 9, 1966 - November 29, 2018
velyn Littlefield, former long time resident of Morgan Hill, passed away on December 7, 2018 at the age of 95. Evelyn moved to a care home in Carmichael, California in 2017 to be near her niece and nephew and their families. Evelyn was retired from the Morgan Hill Unified School District Office where she was a secretary. She was active In a number of local organizations, including The Flower Lovers Club and greatly enjoyed the
rank Paul Blundo, age 86, passed away at his home on Friday, December 14, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty. Son of the late Francisco and Antoinette Blundo. Brother of Joe Blundo and the late Philip (Tootsie) Blundo, Louise Fortino, and Mary Besson. Frank is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
Pintello Theater and local music performances. She was preceded in death by her husband Dan. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Evelyn’s memory can give to their favorite charity. Acknowledgements to the family of any donations can be sent to her niece, Linda McVey, 6868 Speckle Way, Sacramento, Ca. 95842.
Frank worked for the Santa Clara County for over 30 years. Memorial Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. Condolences can be sent to http://www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com/
aula was a 1984 graduate of Gilroy High School where she was an outstanding athlete playing 3 sports for 4 years all at the Varsity level. She will be missed and loved forever by her mother Sally Alexander, stepfather Jack Alexander, brothers Bob Lamb, Chris Alexander, Brant Alexander, sister Jennifer Alexander Brosnan and Leanne Alexander. Also, numerous nieces. nephews and many friends in Gilroy.
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LEGAL NOTICES 948 MOR - Trustee Sale title textNOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2018-00637 Loan No.: SPM-053017 APN: 756-17001, 756-18-002, 756-18003, 756-22-001 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/10/2017. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: DONALD PUND, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND ERIC C. FLIPPO, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Superior Loan Servicing Recorded 6/21/2017 as Instrument No. 23679672 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Clara County, California, Date of Sale: 12/27/2018 at 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 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $725,923.09 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 13885 UVAS ROAD MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 or visit this Internet Web site www. servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2018-00637. 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. Date: 11/20/2018 Superior Loan Servicing, by Asset Default Management, Inc., as Agent for Trustee 24013 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200 Calabasas, California 91302 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 Julie Taberdo, Sr. Trustee Sale Officer A-4676868 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018Htmltext(PUB MHT 12/7, 12/14, 12/21)
948 MOR - Trustee Sale title textNOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 18-20156-SP-CA Title No. 180096996-CA-VOI A.P.N. 712-22-028 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/21/2007. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on 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; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Jesus Hidalgo, a married man as his sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 06/29/2007 as Instrument No. 19488943 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Santa Clara County, California. Date of Sale: 01/03/2019 at 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 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,070,802.55 Street Address or other common designation of real property:
235 Kalana Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 18-20156-SP-CA. 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. Date: 11/28/2018 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www. ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4677334 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018, 12/28/2018Htmltext(PUB MHT 12/14, 12/21, 12/28)
910 GIL - FBNS title textFICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENTFile Number: FBN648634The following person (persons)is (are) doing business asTHE HIGHTOWER AGENCY 705 W CAPITAL EXPRESSWAY AUTO MALL #40 SAN JOSE, CA 95136COUNTY OF Santa Clara:CARINA ELAINE HIGHTOWER at465 CALLE CABALLERIA MORGAN HILL, CA 95037This business is conducted by:AN INDIVIDUALThe registrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above on N/ Aand 11/19/2018 is the file date.Statement filed with theCounty Clerk of Santa ClaraMike LouieDeputyCounty Clerk70 W. Hedding St.San Jose, Ca 95110/s/CARINA HIGHTOWER/Publish
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910 GIL - FBNS title textFICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENTFile Number: FBN648837The following person (persons)is (are) doing business asLIVING QUARTERS STAGING + DESIGN 651 LLAGAS VISTA DRIVE MORGAN HILL, CA 95037COUNTY OF Santa Clara:REGINA SEXTON at651 LLAGAS VISTA DRIVE MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 This business is conducted by:AN INDIVIDUALThe registrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above on 11/15/2018and 11/27/2018 is the file date.Statement filed with theCounty Clerk of Santa Clara/s/Vee Reed /DeputyCounty Clerk70 W. Hedding St.San Jose, Ca 95110Publish Morgan Hill Times:(Pub MHT 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28)
912 GIL - Abandon FBNS title textSTATEMENT OF ABANDONMENTHOF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMEFBN649002The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): NOB HILL WASH AND DRY, 209 W. MAIN AVE., MORGAN HILL, CA 95037. KEITH W MEYER, 209 W. MAIN AVE., MORGAN HILL, CA 95037. Filed in the Santa Clara county on 03/09/2015 under file No. FBN602385. This business was conducted by: An Individual: Filed on 12/4/2018. /s/KEITH W MEYER/OWNER (PUB MHT 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11)
948 MOR - Trustee Sale APN: 776-23-001 TS No: CA08001444-13-1 TO No: 130206440-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/ or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 23, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM, at the gated North Market Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 191 North Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on June 30, 2005 as Instrument No. 18447193, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded August 16, 2010 as Instrument Number 20819146, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Santa Clara County, California, executed by LORI GREYMONT, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA) as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1921 WEST EDMUNDSON AVENUE, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 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 without covenant or
warranty, express 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee's Sale is estimated to be $1,154,235.99 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary's bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier's check drawn on 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee's Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 In Source Logic at 702-6597766 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08001444-13-1. 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. Date: December 3, 2018 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001444-13-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 53720, Pub Dates: 12/21/2018, 12/28/2018, 01/04/2019, MORGAN HILL TIMES (PUB MHT 12/21, 12/28, 1/4)
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at this Net Price 2 at Gilroy #501375, 501381
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2019 RAM 1500 ClASSiC 4-dR exteRioR ReAR pARkiNg CAMeRA, Auto-diMMiNg ReARview MiRRoR, BedliNeR & MoRe!
dealeR discount.........................................................................-$9,311 Ram ca bc Retail consumeR cash*...........................................-$3,000 Ram ca non-pRime Retail bonus cash** ..................................... -$750 chRysleR capital cash*** ........................................................... -$500 Ram bonus cash coupons....................................................... -$1,000 Ram big Finish Retail bonus cash ............................................ -$1,000 Ram ca 2018 bonus cash* ......................................................... -$2,750 Ram ca Regional Ram diesel bonus cash*..............................-$2,000 Ram ld diesel bonus cash ........................................................ -$1,000 ca chRysleR capital big Finish bonus cash* ..............................$500
NET SAVINGS OFF MSRP AFTER DISCOuNTS AND REbATES
30
at this Net saviNGs 30 at Gilroy
$21,811
*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.
$13,811 Net Savings New 2018 RAM 2500 lARAMie MegA 4x4 ***dieSel***
$14,811 Net Savings 2019 RAM 1500 Big HoRN CRew
wiReleSS pHoNe CoNNeCtivity, exteRioR ReAR pARkiNg CAMeRA, peRiMeteR/AppRoACH ligHtS, SteeRiNg wHeel MouNted Audio CoNtRolS & MoRe!
NAvigAtioN, leAtHeR, AutoMAtiC teMpeRAtuRe CoNtRol, eMeRgeNCy CoMMuNiCAtioN SySteM, wiReleSS pHoNe CoNNeCtivity, pARkiNg SeNSoRS & MoRe!
NET SAVINGS OFF MSRP AFTER DISCOuNTS AND REbATES
NET PRICE AFTER DISCOuNTS AND REbATES
$22,811
msRp ...............................................................................$33,715 dealeR discount........................................................... -$5,654 sale pRice ....................................................................... $28,061 Ram ca bc Retail consumeR cash* .............................-$1,750 Ram ca non-pRime Retail bonus cash**....................... -$750 chRysleR capital 2019 bonus cash*** ......................... -$500 Ram ca 2019 Retail bonus cash*................................... -$750 Ram big Finish Retail bonus cash.............................. -$1,000 chRysleR capital big Finish bonus cash***................. -$500
5
AT ThIS NET PRICE 5 AT GILROy
*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.
$14,811
NET SAVINGS OFF MSRP AFTER DISCOuNTS AND REbATES
$13,811
dealeR discount oFF msRp .......................... -$10,811 Ram ca bc Retail consumeR cash*................ -$1,750 Ram hd diesel bonus cash................................-$750 chRysleR capital big Finish bonus cash***........ -$500
2
AT ThIS NET SAVINGS 2 AT GILROy #307748, 281636
*Residency RestRictions apply. ***must Finance thRough chRysleR capital, subject to cRedit appRoval.
dealeR discount oFF msRp .............................................. -$7,311 Ram ca bc Retail consumeR cash*................................. -$2,750 Ram ca non-pRime Retail bonus cash** ........................... -$750 Ram ca 2019 Retail bonus cash*.......................................-$500 Ram tRuck owneR conquest Retail bonus cash***..... -$1,000 Ram big Finish Retail bonus cash .................................. -$1,000 Ram ca 2019 bonus cash*............................................... -$1,000 chRysleR capital big Finish bonus cash****....................-$500
3
AT ThIS NET SAVINGS #676429, 632071, 676432
*Residency RestRictions apply. **FoR Fico scoRes below 620, must Finance thRough chRysleR capital, subject to cRedit appRoval. ***customeRs cuRRently leasing a competitive bRand vehicle (non Fca gRoup vehicle) and enteR into a new puRchase oR lease oF an eligible model aRe eligible to paRticipate. customeRs aRe not RequiRed to tRade-in/tuRn-in theiR competitive bRand vehicle. ****must Finance thRough chRysleR capital, subject to cRedit appRoval.
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2018 RAM pRoMASteR 1500
dealeR discount oFF msRp ................................................-$4,411 Ram bc Retail consumeR bonus cash*.............................-$2,750 Ram 2018 on the job commeRcial equipment/upFit**.....-$1,000 Ram pRomasteR conquest bonus cash***..........................-$750 Ram Fall commeRcial van season b&e bonus cash ......... -$500 Ram bonus cash coupons................................................... -$500
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Business owners qualify for up to $10,000 in rebates*! *On approval of credit.
FLAT bED
YEAR END
5
NET SAVINGS OFF MSRP AFTER DISCOuNTS AND REbATES
AT ThIS NET SAVINGS 5 AT GILROy
$9,911
*Residency RestRictions apply. **a qualiFied commeRcial customeR that is cuRRently in business FoR moRe than 30 days pRioR to the date oF the vehicle puRchase is eligible FoR the on the job incentives. see dealeR FoR details. ***must cuRRently own oR lease a non Fca us llc vehicle. tuRn-in oR tRade-in not RequiRed. cuRRent RegistRation RequiRed.
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