Fatal accident at Church Street and New Avenue
SAN MARTIN
– A San Jose man was instantly killed Friday afternoon when he
ran a stop sign in his Toyota pickup and collided with a garbage
truck.
Antonio Trejo, 37, was pronounced dead on the scene at the
intersection of Church Street and New Avenue in San Martin. Trejo
had been traveling east on New Avenue when he ran the stop sign at
Church Street and was struck by a South Valley Disposal garbage
truck, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Thirty-three-year-old Robert Lucchetti of Morgan Hill was driving
the garbage truck; he suffered only minor injuries.
No alcohol or other stimulants are believed to be involved in
the accident, according to the CHP.
Fatal accident at Church Street and New Avenue
SAN MARTIN – A San Jose man was instantly killed Friday afternoon when he ran a stop sign in his Toyota pickup and collided with a garbage truck.
Antonio Trejo, 37, was pronounced dead on the scene at the intersection of Church Street and New Avenue in San Martin. Trejo had been traveling east on New Avenue when he ran the stop sign at Church Street and was struck by a South Valley Disposal garbage truck, according to the California Highway Patrol. Thirty-three-year-old Robert Lucchetti of Morgan Hill was driving the garbage truck; he suffered only minor injuries.
No alcohol or other stimulants are believed to be involved in the accident, according to the CHP.
Mailing Party
GILROY – Join Candidate, Jane Howard and her Campaign Team for a fun Mailing Party tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Cam-paign Head-quarters, 6908 Chestnut St., Gilroy. Head-quarters is located in the same shopping center as McDonalds and across the parking lot from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Don’t miss the chance to chat with Howard and while getting involved in the political process. Details: 848-8413.
Haunted ranger station
GILROY – Visit Coyote Lake County Park on Monday through Thursday nights this week to see creepy, crawly critters and things that go “bump in the night.” Costumes are optional. There will be a haunted house, featuring animals that you will find at night, as well as games, prizes and snacks. This event is for kids of all ages. The park is located at 10840 Coyote Lake Road. For more information, call the Coyote Lake Ranger Station at 842-7800 or visit www.parkhere.org.
Bookkeeping Workshop
GILROY – This workshop is for the small business owner who knows that bookkeeping is important for success, but is intimidated, confused, or unskilled in keeping financial records. Get control of your business with the basic, written (no computers), double entry bookkeeping system, along with simple filing and record keeping techniques. Business banking, auto and petty cash records will also be touched on in this fast paced workshop. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Gavilan College Small Business Development Center, 7436 Monterey St. in Gilroy. The cost of registration is $20 per person. For more information or to pre-register, call (800) 847-0373.
Halloween at the Outlets
GILROY – The Premium Outlets in Gilroy will offer trick-or-treating on Thursday, Oct. 31 to give a chance for local kids to have a fun and safe Halloween. Free glow necklaces will be given to the first 1,500 kids, with free trick-or-treat bags and candy for all. Necklaces and bags will be distributed in front of Erik’s Deli Marketplace. This event is sponsored by the Gilroy Premium Outlets and the Gilroy Police Department. For more information, call 846–6372.
Harvest Festival
GILROY – South Valley Church in Gilroy will have its Harvest Festival on Oct. 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attractions include a jumphouse, petting zoo, face painting, climbing wall, hay maze, a cake walk, horse rides, a costume contest, candy and games for kids. Admission is just $5 per person, food additional. For more information, call 847-4077.
Sleepy Hollow
GILROY – South Valley Civic Theatre presents its teen show “Sleepy Hollow.” Performances will be held weekends from Oct. 31 to Nov. 16. at the Gilroy High School Theater. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for children and seniors. On opening night, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m., there will be free treats, and for those who come in their Halloween costume they get a $2 ticket discount! Other performances will be held Nov. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. For more information, call SVCT at 842-SHOW.
Junior tennis championships
GILROY – The Gilroy Autumn Junior Championships, co-sponsored by the U.S. Tennis Association and the Gilroy Tennis Club, will begin Nov. 2 here in Gilroy. The players, age 12 to 18, from all over the state have qualified to compete in this tournament by winning or placing in events throughout 2002. They will test their skill at various tennis courts throughout the city on Nov. 2, 3, 9 and 10. Matches will be at Las Animas Veterans Park, Gilroy High School and Gavilan Community College tennis courts. The games are open to the public at no charge and run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Profits received from tournament entry fees are returned to the City of Gilroy through Gilroy Tennis Club, Inc. grants for court construction and refurbishment. For more information contact Marco Renalla at 842–6289.
Poll Workers Needed
SANTA CLARA COUNTY – The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters needs over 700 poll workers for the Nov. 5 election. Poll workers are needed in Cupertino, Mountain View, Los Altos, Santa Clara, Stanford and Sunnyvale as well as the southern and eastern parts of San Jose. To be a poll worker, you must be a U.S. citizen, a registered voter in Santa Clara and at least 18 years of age. Poll workers are paid a stipend of $85 to $115 for working Election Day. Hours are from approximately 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Experience is not necessary. Training is provided at sites throughout the county. For more information should call 299-POLL.
Halloween Costume Party
MORGAN HILL – Don your favorite costume and join IDI (Independence Day, Inc.) at this Halloween party, raising funds to support Morgan Hill’s Fourth of July public celebration. Prizes for the best costumes. Have your palm read by a professional palm reader, dance to a classic rock band featuring members of The Usual Suspects and The Dadz. At The Grange, East Fourth Street, Friday, Oct. 25, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Adults 21 and over only. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and cover food, wine and beer. Baby-sitting on site, $5 a child. Costumes optional. Details and tickets: 891-1980.
