SM woman hurt in accident
Hollister – A car accident landed a San Martin woman at Stanford Hospital Wednesday. Irene Kathleen Cox, 44, suffered a cut on her head and reported pain in her left arm, before she was taken to the Palo Alto hospital by CALSTAR.
Cox ran off the road in a 1997 Honda Civic about 9pm Wednesday and hit a phone box before running into a tree stump while travelling north on Cienega Road south of Ashford Circle. The impact caused the vehicle to roll over. California Highway Patrol officers are investigating the accident.
Resident earns riding award
Gilroy – Sue Dekalb of Gilroy recently earned an award for logging 500 hours in the American Quarter Horse Association Horseback Riding Program. The program recognizes and rewards AQHA members for time spent with their American Quarter Horses in activities such as trail rides, working cattle, pleasure driving and simply riding.
A unique aspect of the program is its simplicity. Current AQHA members complete a program application and pay a one-time $25 enrollment fee. Each person receives an official AQHA log sheet to record their hours driving or riding an American Quarter Horse. Participants need not own their own horse, but all official hours must be accrued with a registered American Quarter Horse.
The first award, a program recognition patch, is given after only 50 hours have been logged and verified. Patches and nine subsequent awards are presented at 100 and 5,000 hour levels are range from merchandise gift certificates from Drysdales Western Store to a Montana Silversmith trophy belt buckle at the highest level.
Stephanie A. McCommon, AQHA Manager of Membership Services, said “AQHA is very proud to offer this program rewarding people who enjoy riding and driving American Quarter Horses.”
AQHA actively encourages horseback riding as a recreational activity that can be enjoyed alone or shared with family and friends.
Details about AQHA and its programs: www.aqha.com or call (806)376-4811.
Builder’s supply book issued
Gilroy – The city has issued several thousand copies of its Builder’s Supply Resource Directory to area developers and construction companies.
The booklet contains detailed information on local vendors of concrete and masonry, doors and windows, electrical services and other essential building elements.
To view a copy, contact the city’s Economic Development Corporation at 847-7611.
Meal delivery drivers needed
Gilroy – Volunteers throughout Santa Clara County – from Palo Alto to Gilroy – are needed to help deliver meals to homebound elderly and disabled adults who rely on Meals on Wheels for hot, nutritious food.
Meals are delivered Monday through Friday between 10am and 1pm and volunteers are asked to commit to at least one day a week for a minimum of six months. Volunteers use their own cars and must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
More than 88,000 meals are delivered each year by Meals on Wheels to seniors and other frail adults who are not able to shop for groceries or prepare hot meals for themselves. Food is prepared in the kitchen of local hospitals under the direction of registered dieticians who take into account health problems that may require special diets.
In addition to delivering the food, volunteers provide a friendly visit – often the only contact a client will have with the outside world.
Details: Rachel Kulik at 408-961-9897 or visit www.mowsiliconvalley.org.
