Author teaches making peace
Gilroy – Murray Oxman, author of “How to Easily Handle Difficult People Handbook” is holding two local book signings.
Oxman is the author of six books about peace: making peace with oneself, one’s family, neighbors, coworkers – everyone.
Oxman dedicates his time to helping people learn about simple ways to get rid of stress.
The book signings and discussion will be held at 2pm Saturday, April 29, at BookSmart in Morgan Hill and Sunday, April 30, at the Gilroy Barnes & Noble.
Details: pa***********@***oo.com or (541) 752-0870.
Plant sale fundraiser
Gilroy – The South Valley Fleurs Garden Club, a non-profit organization from Morgan Hill to Hollister, will be holding its annual plant sale fundraiser at Grass Farm Garden Accents today from 10am to 4pm.
Details: Susan Paterson at 779-4241 or su*********@***oo.com.
Environmental work
behind schedule
Morgan Hill – Environmental work at the American Math Institute golf course in east Morgan hill is behind schedule, but progressing, city planners said this week.
“The time frames were overly optimistic,” said principle planner Kathy Molloy Previsich.
The course, owned by electronic magnate John Fry, was remodeled for professional play without proper environmental clearance. In exchange for allowing limited use, the city in August 2004 demanded that Fry take steps to ensure that surface and groundwater are protected. So far, two of three monitoring wells have been installed and the owners have submitted plans to manage nitrogen and chemicals at the course. Drainage and revegetation plans are expected soon. If progress is halted, the city does have the power to halt play, where Fry is building a castle to house the math institute and hopes to one day host a Professional Golf Association tournament.
County to expand Anderson
San Jose – Santa Clara County will spend $1.6 million to acquire 38 acres of land along E. Dunne Avenue in Morgan Hill to expand Anderson Lake County Park. The money will come from a park fund and not impact the county’s general fund.
The county leases the land, known as Jackson Ranch, for the California Pioneers of Santa Clara County. The acquisition will allow maintenance of historic structures and secures the alignment for the Bay Area Ridge Trail.
Send news items to City Editor Robert Airoldi. FAX to 842-2206, mail to Gilroy Dispatch, 6400 Monterey Road, Gilroy, CA 95020, or e-mail ed****@****ic.com.
