Man arrested for attempted murder
• Gilroy – Police arrested a man for attempted murder Saturday
in connection with a stabbing at a gas station last Saturday.
Man arrested for attempted murder
• Gilroy – Police arrested a man for attempted murder Saturday in connection with a stabbing at a gas station last Saturday.
Rafael Casas, 24, of 7766 Church St., was taken into custody at 9:30am at First and Church streets and booked into jail on suspicion of attempted murder and violating parole for his role in the May 7 attack.
The 26-year-old victim in the attack was in the parking lot of Rotten Robbie just before midnight Sunday when he witnessed a fight between Casas and a woman, according to police. He attempted to intervene by telling Casas to “knock it off,” said Gilroy police Sgt. Kurt Svardal.
Casas allegedly then turned to attack the victim, pulling a knife and stabbing him. The victim was treated and released that night.
Anyone with information may contact Gilroy police at 846-0350.
Office of Civil Rights at Gav
• Gilroy – The Office of Civil Rights will be conducting an investigation at Gavilan College Thursday and Friday in response to the Title IX complaint filed by Women’s softball coach Tim Kenworthy on March 14. OCR officials will be meeting with students, athletes, coaches and faculty members on campus to determine whether violations have occurred.
Contact Gavilan’s Director of Public Information Jan Bernstein-Chargin at 848-4724 with questions.
Students play for honors
• Gilroy – Sixteen local piano students from the Gilroy music studio of Diana Fennell have registered as candidates for membership in the National Fraternity of Student Musicians.
This group of young pianists will perform in the National piano-playing auditions, beginning Wednesday, at Brightrock Music Studios in San Jose and will strive for various state or national honors.
The group includes Jonathan Sakoi of Morgan Hill, Matthew Sakoi of Morgan Hill, Bryan Cox of Gilroy, Morgen Buciak of Morgan Hill, Knox Buciak of Morgan Hill, Emilie Allaert of Morgan Hill, Marga Garcia of Gilroy, Natalie Garcia of Gilroy, Brandie Rodriguez of Gilroy, Natalie Khoury of Morgan Hill, Rawan Khoury of Morgan Hill, Katrina Pasao of Gilroy, Daryll Campos of Gilroy, Jasmin Booker of Gilroy, Gavin Mummert of Gilroy and Sandra Kreitem of Morgan Hill.
Each will perform in the presence of a professional adjudicator chosen by the National organization. Each entrant will be given a certificate, a gold, silver or bronze embossed pin, a report card and a year’s membership in the National Fraternity of Student Musicians.
Screening can reduce the risk of stroke
• Gilroy – Gilroy residents can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke by attending a “Life Line Screening” at the Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave., on Thursday, beginning at 9am.
Through preventive screenings, the risk of having a stroke can be greatly reduced. Screenings are fast, 10 minutes or less, and painless.
Cost is $109 for a complete vascular screening package, including the stroke/carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm and ankle brachial index (hardening of the arteries). For $139 participants will get the complete vascular screening package and the osteoporosis screening.
Space is limited so pre-registration is required.
To schedule an appointment or for details: 1-800-697-9721.
Volunteers still needed for Health Day
• Gilroy – Volunteers are needed for the second annual Gilroy Community Health Day on May 21 at Glenview Elementary from 11am to 3pm. Needed: Participants at the check-in table, information tables, volunteer check-in table, volunteer hospitality, “ask me” Spanish and English speakers, set up and clean up, parking and kids corner.
The goal is to increase awareness of and access to health care resources to the residents of Gilroy, particularly uninsured people, children and families, and seniors. This free event will include educational information and resources, various health screenings, no fee “Talk with a Doc” sessions, and referrals for follow-up care.
The Gilroy Community Health Day is being coordinated by GENA (the Gilroy Eigleberry Neighborhood Association) in partnership with the South County Collaborative.
Details: Eileen Obata at 848-7140 or 848-7145.
Home and Garden tour this weekend
• Gilroy – The Gilroy Assistance League presents their first annual Home & Garden Tour, “Impressions” Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm. This is a walking tour featuring four beautiful homes and gardens in the gated community of “The Forest.”
Complimentary refreshments and an original work of art will be raffled each day in the Hacienda Style gardens of local Landscape architect, Karen Aitken-Bernosky.
Cost is $30 at the event. Mail checks with name, address and phone number to P.O. Box 2287. Tickets will be held at check-in.
Check in and shuttle will be located at Ascencion Solorsano Middle School.
Details: 848-5106.
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