Sex-offender found
A high-risk sex offender who authorities believed might have
been in Morgan Hill was captured without incident at about 1:15
p.m. Thursday in Mountain View.
Sex-offender found
A high-risk sex offender who authorities believed might have been in Morgan Hill was captured without incident at about 1:15 p.m. Thursday in Mountain View.
An anonymous tip led Mountain View police and personnel from the county’s sexual assault task force to where David Leon Duenas, 43, was staying.
Duenas was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for failing to properly register as a sex offender, in accordance with 290 of the California Penal Code.
In the alert issued Wednesday, authorities said Duenas was known to frequent the Morgan Hill and San Jose areas and has lived most recently at 40 Ciolino Ave. behind Albertson’s grocery store. Lt. Joe Sampson of the Morgan Hill Police Dept. said Duenas has also been missing from his place of work for about two weeks.
Sampson said Duenas had complied with parole requirements until a newspaper story in December displayed his photo and address.
Duenas’ criminal history places him in a classification level that reflects the potential to re-offend, authorities said.
Cheer on GHS Winterguard
GILROY – Gilroy High School will host its Winterguard and Percussion Competition on Saturday, Feb. 21, in the Gilroy High School gym. Percussion begins at 3 p.m. and winterguard begins at 6 p.m. Come watch the Sacramento State University Percussion Ensemble, the five-time world champion San Jose Raiders and your hometown Gilroy High School Winterguard. Admission is $5 for students (with ID); $8 for adults, kids under 5 are free. Details: 847-2424 ext. 2287 or www.gusd.k12.ca.us/ghs/
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The write place to be
GILROY – The Gilroy Writing Project is for teens and adults who are writers or who are trying to master and perfect their craft. So far, all of the guest authors have decided to join the group after spending an afternoon with them. The next GWP meeting will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Gilroy Public Library, 7387 Rosanna St., from 2 to 4 p.m.
Former mentor of the San Jose Area Writing Project, Albert Adams, will be this meeting’s featured guest. For details, visit www.santaclaracountylib.org/
gilroy/GIwriting.html.
A ‘perfect’ play
GILROY – Pintello Comedy Theater, 8531 Church St., will present “Nobody’s Perfect,” directed by Rod Pintello, on Fridays and Saturdays, now through Saturday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m.
This comedy is about a single dad who lives with his son and mischievous father. When he wins a contest for his secretly written romance novels at a women-only publishing house, the editor wants to meet “her.”
Tickets are $15 each. To reserve your table or find out more call 776-8004 or e-mail pi******@****ic.com.
Breakfast with the Boosters
GILROY – The Gilroy FFA Boosters will be hosting a “Pancake Breakfast” on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 7 to 11 a.m., at Grange Hall, 8191 Swanston Ave. Tickets are $5 at the door. Details: Joan Pires at 848-3938.
Red hot play
GILROY – The City of Gilroy Community Services Department and John Bisceglie present the Children’s Winter Theater Production “Red Hot Revue,” a 1920s style multi-media extravaganza, now through Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Gilroy High School Theater, 750 W. Tenth St. Performances on Fridays and Saturdays will be at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees will be at 1 and 5 p.m.
More than 75 local young actors will present music, singing, dancing, flappers and flickers (black and white movies) in this celebration of the “razzle dazzle” of a golden era. Tickets are $10 per person. All proceeds will benefit the 2004 Kids Discover Arts Festival.
Details: 846-8836.
Opera Dinner
GILROY – Old City Hall, 7400 Monterey St., will hold “Opera Dinner,” a black-tie-optional feast and opera, on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 6 to 10 p.m. Selections from “Phantom of the Opera,” “La Boheme,” “Carmen,” “Barber of Seville” and more will be featured. Soprano singer Elise Rothford, baritone singer Michael Taylor and pianist Vlasta Vlakancic will be performing. Details: Old City Hall at 846-8880.
Apply for grants
GILROY – The Gilroy Assistance League is accepting requests for grants for 2004. Last year, GALS gave out more than $10,000 to various local children and youth causes. Requests should be a hand-written letter asking for a certain amount of money and telling what that money will be used for if granted. All requests must be received by Monday, Feb. 23 to be considered. Grants will be issued in May. Mail requests to GALS, 7477 Eigleberry St., Gilroy, CA 95020. Details: 842-8251.
Entertainers needed
GILROY – Live Oak Adult Day Services, 651 W. Sixth St., is in need of volunteers on a one-time or regular basis who can share their talents with the elderly at the center. Come and sing, play the piano, share vacation slides or a pet, tell stories or jokes, etc. All ages are welcome to share their time and talents.
Details: 847-5491.
Bottle it up
MORGAN HILL – Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave., will hold a “Bring Your Own Bottles” event on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fill, cork and label your own bottles with a blend of red wines called Cavalcade Cellar Red, made exclusively for this event. Bring your own bottles or buy some from the winery. Wine is $5 per 750 millileter bottle and it’s 50 cents per 750 millileter bottle. Admission is free. Details: 779-2145.
Find local falls
MORGAN HILL – The Greenbelt Alliance is hosting the chance to travel through Uvas Canyon County Park on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On this moderate, four-mile looped hike, discover several different waterfalls, including the wide Upper Falls and the three-tiered Triple Falls. The event is free, but reservations are required. RSVP at (415) 255-3233 or visit www.greenbelt.org.
News Items: Please fax local news items to City Editor Jodi Engle at 842-2206, e-mail to ed****@****ic.com or mail to 6400 Monterey St. Gilroy.
