CHEERS: To the organizers behind the Avis Kelley Invitational.
This year marked the 38th time the event’s been held. It’s a
wonderful track and field competition that highlights a sport
that’s often overlooked. But that’s not all. It’s a regional event
that brings visitors to town to spend money at local businesses
while experiencing our town’s many charms.
The following organizations and individuals deserve either CHEERS or JEERS this week:
CHEERS: To the organizers behind the Avis Kelley Invitational. This year marked the 38th time the event’s been held. It’s a wonderful track and field competition that highlights a sport that’s often overlooked. But that’s not all. It’s a regional event that brings visitors to town to spend money at local businesses while experiencing our town’s many charms.
JEERS: To the ongoing troubles at Velladao Mobile Home Park. Now that the chronic sewer problems seem to be in the past, the community tucked near the intersection of Monterey Street and Luchessa Avenue is mired in controversy over electric bills. It’s hard to understand how residents in tiny mobile homes could legitimately have bills that are nearly triple the county average. Other tensions involve park management. We hope that these problems can be solved before tensions boil over.
CHEERS: To the annual Cioppino Feed. The 28th annual dinner benefits the Gilroy High School Athletic Department, funding necessities like transportation, officials, facility fees, and so on. In addition to food, wine, beer, music by the Joe Sharino Band, and dancing, a silent auction will be held. The event will be held on Saturday, May 10, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at Christopher Ranch. Tickets are $52 and are available at the GHS ASB office or online at
