Police respond to
El Roble school bus
GILROY
– On edge from the firing of a pellet gun just hours earlier at
Gilroy High School, district officials wasted no time Wednesday
afternoon calling for police backup at El Roble Elementary School,
after a bus driver reported that two male students were using
scissors to threaten a female classmate.
Around 3 p.m. a school bus driver called Officer Mike Terasaki
to the 930 Third St. campus after he saw the boys jabbing scissors
at their victim. The boys, who are minors, were pretending to use
the scissors as a weapon, but did not attempt to physically harm
the girl, Terasaki said.
No arrests were made, but the scissors were confiscated from the
boys and returned to the school by Terasaki.
”
This is a case of kids getting a little aggressive with
something that can be used as a weapon. The girl was feeling
threatened,
”
said Terasaki, who handles the school beat for the Gilroy Police
Department.
”
Hopefully this can be handled with the parents and the school.
It may result in a suspension, but that’s the school’s call,
”
said Terasaki.
KSBW hosts telethon
GILROY – This Friday KSBW will be having its Salvation Army telethon at Nob Hill Foods on First Street in Gilroy for those that want to help with food, toys, new clothing, blankets or other donations. There will also be a 12-line telephone bank at the station, food and toy barrels at the Morgan Hill Nob Hill, and the opportunity to go online at Wal-Mart to order clothing and/or toys for the Gilroy area. Details: 848-5373
Open poetry reading
GILROY – The Garlicky Group of Poets will hold their monthly poetry reading on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 3:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Gilroy Public Library, on the corner of Rosanna and Sixth streets. Public participation is welcome, and the event is free. Details: 779-4999.
Community blood drive
GILROY – A community blood drive will be held at St. Louise Reigonal Hospital at 9400 No Name Uno in Gilroy on Monday,
Dec. 16 from 1 to 6 p.m. in board rooms A and B. Give the gift of life to your community at Christmas – donate blood. Details:
1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
Gilroy throw blankets
GILROY – The Gilroy Assistance League is now selling “Historic Gilroy” throw blankets to raise funds for local youth charities. These throws sell for $60 and make a great Christmas gift. Details: Roz Farotte at 842-2432 or Edith Eddie at 842-6945.
Santa’s Breakfast
SAN MARTIN – Santa’s Breakfast at San Martin/Gwinn Elementary School, 100 North St., will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14 from
8 a.m. to noon Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, milk or juice. Prices are $4 for a child’s plate and $5 for an adult’s. There will be two raffles, a cake walk, crafts and, of course, Santa Claus. Details: 683-4004.
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