Drill alerts students, parents
Gilroy
– The first lockdown drill at Gilroy High School Wednesday
morning caused anxious students to call their parents, alerting
them of the new procedure. Despite notification to students over
the intercom and from teachers, some students misunderstood that
the lockdown was a drill and sent text messag
es to their parents.
Drill alerts students, parents
Gilroy – The first lockdown drill at Gilroy High School Wednesday morning caused anxious students to call their parents, alerting them of the new procedure. Despite notification to students over the intercom and from teachers, some students misunderstood that the lockdown was a drill and sent text messages to their parents.
During the mini-drill at 8:30am Wednesday, the lights were shut off and classroom doors locked. Administrators visited classrooms to ensure proper procedures were followed.
A complete lockdown drill will be performed later in the year.
During that drill, which is considered a code red, the doors will be barricaded and students and staff directed to stay away from the windows.
Lockdowns are designed to provide a secure environment for students and staff during emergency situations such as intruders on campus.
GHS experienced its first lockdown May 14, 2004 after a student called 911 and threatened to shoot her cooking teacher. Three juvenile students were arrested six hours later, in what turned out to be a prank call.
Program addresses homelessness
San Jose – The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved establishing a $4 million Housing the Homeless Mentally Ill Fund Tuesday.
The County’s Mental Health Department and Office of Affordable Housing collaborated to create the new program that will address the factors contributing to homelessness.
“This is an important collaboration,” said Supervisor Jim Beall. “If we are going to be able to make a real and lasting impact on the problem of homelessness, we have to address the underlying issues.”
The Homeless Census and Survey conducted one year ago reported that 75 percent of homeless suffer from a disabling condition such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or a physical or mental disability.
One quarter of those surveyed cited alcoholism, drug use or mental illness as the primary reason that led to their homelessness.
Auditions for ‘Narnia’
Gilroy – The South Valley Civic Theatre is holding auditions for its young performers production of “Narnia” on Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 9am and 1pm.
School-aged children in grades two through eight may audition. The director is also looking to fill two adult roles – adult female, mezzo soprano, for the part of the White Witch and an adult male, tenor-baritone, for the part of Aslan (the lion).
Auditions will be held in the Gilroy High School choir room located directly across the walkway from the Gilroy High School theater’s main entrance.
Actors should arrive 30 minutes prior to audition to register and be prepared with a song and a copy of the sheet music (an accompanist will be provided). Performances will be held in March at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse.
Details: (831) 261-4838 or sr*@*******rl.com.
Open poetry reading
Gilroy – The Garlicky Group of Poets holds its monthly poetry reading on Saturday at 3:30pm in the meeting room of the Gilroy Public Library, Rosanna and Sixth streets. Public participation is welcome. The event is free.
Details: 779-4999.
Sweetheart Surprise for the troops
Gilroy – Please join the Gilroy Seniors for a January “Sweetheart Surprise” Operation Interdependence Pack-In sending Valentines’ Day Cards to the Troops on Saturday at the Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, 7351 Rosanna St. from noon to 2pm or 3 to 5pm.
People can stop by for 15 minutes and write a letter or stay for two hours and pack. Please bring 25 completed love letters (Valentines) for the Troops and some Valentine Surprises that can fit in quart sized baggies.
Details: Karen Humbar 848-2630 or KH*****@********rs.org or Susan Hamilton 847-3079 or SH*******@********rs.org.
Time to apply for grants
Gilroy – The Gilroy Assistance League is accepting requests for the year 2006. Last year, GALS gave out more than $10,000 to various local children’s and youth causes. Grant requests should be a written letter requesting a specific amount of money and what the money will be used for. Remember grant funds are to be used for children and youth needs and programs. Requests must be received by Feb. 22. Grants are issued in May.
Mail your request to: Susan Jacobsen, 7477 Eigleberry St., Gilroy, CA 95020. Details: 842-8251.
