THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN
MARCH 22, 2019
A supplement to the Gilroy Dispatch & Morgan Hill Times
Mattie Scariot is framing the Poppy Jasper film fest as a must-see event
A FRESH TAKE
Poppy Jasper Film Festival blossoms
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Poppy Jasper’s director is leading the film festival in new directions P2
POLICE: MAN IMPERSONATED OFFICER P2 | LEARN HOW TO WRITE AT WORKSHOP P14 | LIVE OAK SWIMMING P16
THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY
MARCH 22, 2019
A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance
Seabrisa’s Eatery doing booming business
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PLANE DELICIOUS Seabrisa’s Eatery owners earn their wings at new airport location P2
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LOCAL SCENE Llagas Creek Trail The City of Morgan Hill and Santa Clara Valley Water District will host a meeting March 28 on the city’s plans to build a new multi-use train from Watsonville Road to Lake Silveira, along West Little Llagas Creek. The meeting will take place 6:30pm at the Morgan Hill Council Chambers, 17555 Peak Ave. For additional information, contact Chris Ghione at chris. ghione@morganhill.ca.gov or (408) 782-9154.
Time to play ball!
Women Leaders The Future Women Leaders Conference will take place 8:30am-3pm April 6 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Middle and high school students can participate in more than 15 engaging workshops, interact with elected leaders in the community and enjoy lunch and entertainment. For more information, visit fwlmh. org. Those interested in attending the free event are asked to register at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ the-margie-snively-futurewomen-leaders-conferencetickets-54628656783.
South Valley Wine Auction
Robert Eliason
Support local charitable organizations and enjoy local wine and food at the South Valley Wine Auction, 6-9pm May 18 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. A VIP tasting is scheduled for 4:30-6pm. More than a dozen Santa Clara County wineries and Morgan Hill restaurants will provide dinner and wine tastings. Proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships benefit the Morgan Hill Community Foundation. Tickets cost $75 per person, or $120 for VIPs. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit southvalleywineauction.org.
TAKE A SWING Batter Max Marquardt’s eyes light up as he takes a swing during an opening March 16 game at Britton Middle School.
PONY BASEBALL MARKS OPENING DAY
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Robert Eliason
The sun came out this past weekend and hundreds of local youngsters were ready to play as the 2019 Morgan Hill Pony Baseball League season kicked off after getting postponed the week before due to inclement weather. From the 6-under Shetland division to the 16-under Colt league and four divisions in-between, the Morgan Hill Pony Baseball League hosted games at Britton Middle School and other local fields. Opening ceremonies, which included a parade of all team players, were held March 17 at Britton.
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME Morgan Hill Pony Baseball League player Zachary Forbis makes a throw from his third base position after fielding a grounder during a March 16 game at Britton Middle School.
Gav enrollment continues to drop ‘COUNTERCYCLICAL’ TREND CONTINUES TO IMPACT NUMBERS Scott Forstner Reporter
Gavilan College enrollments are continuing to decline, and the college blames a low unemployment rate and strong economy in south Santa Clara County for the drop.
The latest available numbers show that Gilroy-based Gavilan’s student count dropped from 11,744 in the 2016-17 year to 10,394 in the 2017-18 year. Gavilan officials—who are planning the community college’s Centennial Celebration later this year—are not panicking due to what they call a “countercyclical” trend between its enrollment and the economy.
“When the economy is down— and there are fewer employment opportunities—enrollment goes up. People who have been laid off or can’t find work go back to school for more training,” explained Gavilan communications director Jan BernsteinChargin. “When the economy is strong and there are a lot of jobs, enrollment declines.” According to Gavilan’s
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Educational Master Plan, which includes enrollment data prior to 2016, its enrollment increased 5.9 percent annually (53 percent overall) from 2000-2009. The annual unemployment rate in San Benito and Santa Clara counties climbed during that period and peaked in 2010 at 6.29 percent. ➝ Gavilan, 12