Manager for the Maternal Child Health Wing at Saint Louise
Regional Hospital, Louise Fry, left, accepts a check from
volunteers.
Donations Support Maternal Services
Manager for the Maternal Child Health Wing at Saint Louise Regional Hospital, Louise Fry, left, accepts a check from volunteers. They are, from left, Gail Paccioretti, Martin Laguna, Jean Kull, Rose Pelliccione and Roxie Thomas. The $19,000 was raised with the 2006 Tree of Light, a project that allows donors to buy ornaments and lights to support the hospital’s Maternal Health department, replacing old equipment and revamping its delivery rooms. Donors honored friends and family, whose names were engraved in an album, which is on display in the hospital lobby.
Piano stars shine at Gavilan College competition
Gilroy – Camille Vargas took first place in the 14 to 18-year old division and snagged $500 at the Gavilan College Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition last Saturday, playing Rondo Capriccioso Op. 14 by Felix Mendelssohn and Sonata Op. 31 No. 1 by Ludwig Van Beethoven. She will open the Bach to Blues concert at 7:30 tonight.
Eric Matsumoto took second place in the oldest division, with Connie Kuang finishing third and Satthea Khay and Johnny Kuang earning honorable mention.
In the 11 to 13-year old division, Jerry Kuang won first place, Connie Kang took second and Kyle Kwong placed third. Eric Fortes, Macy Hanson, and Trevor Mitoma earned honorable mention.
Adena Chen took first place in the eight to 10-year old division, with Cindy Kang finishing second and Frances Ho taking third. Hillary Bright, Andy Kuang, Adam Mito, Rickelle Shaw and Vi Tran all earned honorable mention.
For Bach to Blues tickets, call 846-4973 or look online at www.gavilan.edu/bachtoblues for box office locations.
Highway 25 goes out to bid
Hollister – The construction contract for the long-delayed Highway 25 bypass project went out to bid.
County officials said they plan to break ground on the project – which has been in the works for more than a decade – in early May. The bypass is scheduled to open by the end of 2008.
When completed, the bypass will reroute highway traffic off San Benito Street onto a new road east of McCray Street. Downtown business owners have said they’re excited about the project, because it will allow the city to take over San Benito Street – currently controlled by the California Department of Transportation – and make the downtown area more pedestrian-friendly.
Jerry Muenzer, who chairs the Hollister Downtown Association’s economic restructuring committee, said the association is updating its strategy plan so that businesses will be ready when the bypass opens.
Muenzer, who owns Muenzer’s Cyclery and Sports Center, said that although the bypass has been a long time coming, he isn’t surprised by the delays.
“Everything takes time, and anything the government does takes twice as long,” he said.
Recent delays have included an unexpected $15 million shortfall – which forced the city and county to cough up more money – and lengthy litigation with landowners.
The project’s costs won’t be finalized until the county sees the bids, but Dinkuhn estimated that construction will cost $26 million, bringing the total project cost to about $45 million. That includes an estimated $13.5 million for land acquisition and $5.5 million for other expenses.
Serve on the Grand Jury
Gilroy – The Superior Court of Santa Clara County is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2007-2008 civil grand jury. Volunteers must be residents of the county for one year as of June 28, be U.S. citizens, and be 18 years or older. The term will begin June 28. This service requires 20-25 hours per week.
Details: Alicia Chacon 408-882-2722, www.sccsuperiorcourt.org/jury/gj.html
By Staff Reports
