Discounted flood insurance
SAN JOSE
– County officials announced that homeowners in the
unincorporated area of Santa Clara County whose property is located
in the floodplain will receive a 10 percent discount in their flood
insurance premium, effective 2004.
Discounted flood insurance
SAN JOSE – County officials announced that homeowners in the unincorporated area of Santa Clara County whose property is located in the floodplain will receive a 10 percent discount in their flood insurance premium, effective 2004.
The news follows extensive examination by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) over the past few years. The agency gave Santa Clara County a Community Rating Score of eight (8) out of 10, resulting in the 10 percent reduction of policy holders’ insurance costs. This is good news for the 758 homeowners with flood insurance policies in the county’s unincorporated area that currently pay an average premium of $700 for a total of $137 million in coverage.
”Policy holders living in floodplains will directly benefit from discounted flood insurance costs,” said Santa Clara County Supervisor Don Gage, Chair of the Board’s Committee on Housing, Land Use and Transportation Committee. ”I’m sure that they will be glad to hear about the 10 percent reduction. During these tough economic times, every bit of savings helps.”
Get a grant for good deeds
GILROY – The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley will award grants totaling $48,000 to local community organizations that advocate programs focused on youth development.
The maximum grant awarded to a single organization is typically $20,000. Eligible 0organizations include those that have youth development programs that target Latino adolescents, adhere to innovative approaches for incorporating the participation of the Latino community with its youth development programs, have a program that focuses on either community leadership and engagement, academic achievement or crime and violence prevention.
Interested agencies must be incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3), be located and service residents in Silicon Valley and not have received an HFSV grant in 2003. Grants will be presented at the annual Hispanic Charity Ball to be held Oct. 30 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose.
Nomination forms must be received by Friday, June 25. To get a form e-mail ag*****@*******************sv.org or call 881-0560.
Calling classes of ’68-’69
GILROY – The Gilroy High School classes of 1968 and 1969 are planning a joint reunion for Saturday, June 26. The committee has been working to locate former classmates. If you are a member of the GHS class of ’68 or ’69 and have not received a flyer with information regarding the reunion, contact Dan Mitchell (class of ’68) at 847-3160 or e-mail DA*@*****EN.COM or Lynn Hennessee-Cordia (class of ’69) at 842-2383 or e-mail ly*********@*ol.com.
Class Reunion
GILROY – The Gilroy High School Class of 1974 will hold its 30th Class Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Gilroy Hilton.
Details: Clorinda Masoni Sergi at 848-3136.
Dogs get social
GILROY – The second annual ‘Gilroy GRR-Lic Dog Walk in the Park’ will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, at Christmas Hill Park.
Enjoy a day of fun with your furry pal or just come support local furry friends. A raffle, costumes and look-alike contests, photos, prizes, T-shirts and more will be featured.
The costume contest, with prizes of $50, $25 or $10, will be judged from photos and participants will be notified.
One dog per walker. Walkers younger than 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Only friendly dogs older than 4 months with current vaccinations will be admitted. Please, no female dogs in heat.
A donation of $15 per pet or $25 for two pets will go toward benefiting the Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter. There will be a mandatory liability release for the event.
Details: 842-9348 or e-mail ve*@****oy.com.
Sponsor a camper
GILROY – Remember the fun of going to camp – eating around a camp fire, learning new sports and crafts and making new friends? The Salvation Army is working to send 10 children in need, ages 7 to 12, in Gilroy, San Martin and Morgan Hill to summer camp. By providing love, encouragement and positive influences these children can gain confidence and self-worth. Summer camp gives them a place to laugh, sing and have fun with peers.
Help a kid in need make life-long memories by sponsoring a camper. Cost is $170 per child per week or $26 per day for a child.The camp in Santa Cruz runs from Wednesday, June 30 through Monday, July 5. Any donations are greatly appreciated.
Details: 842-6745.
Brunch for a battle
GILROY – During the month of July, J.R. Brewski’s will donate a portion of its brunch proceeds to the American Cancer Society to help fight the battle against cancer. Brunch is served every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Items include eggs benedict with warm crab, white wine cream and hollandaise, grilled marinated flat iron steak, potatoes to name a few.
J.R. Brewski’s, 8080 Santa Teresa Blvd. Suite 100, also offers 24 beers on tap, more than 25 bottles of beer and an extensive wine list, as well as a full premium well bar.
For more information on upcoming events or nightly specials, visit www.jrbrewski.com or call 847-9024.
