Gilroy – Attorneys deferred a preliminary hearing for Joel
Gaeta, the Gilroy man accused of assaulting an agent from the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at Happy Dog Pizza last
February.
Happy Dog assault case continued
Gilroy – Attorneys deferred a preliminary hearing for Joel Gaeta, the Gilroy man accused of assaulting an agent from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at Happy Dog Pizza last February.
Gaeta was one of four men arrested after three ABC agents were beaten at the Fifth Street pizzeria last year. Gilroy police say Gaeta yelled “Undercover in the house!” into a microphone when he spotted the agents talking to an underage girl at the bar, then choked one agent, starting a brawl between bar patrons and the agents.
Gaeta is scheduled to appear in court again April 5 at 9am.
Happy Dog was penalized by the ABC for running “a disorderly house.” The agency suspended the restaurant’s liquor license from Feb. 1 through March 2. Co-owner Steve Gearing is remodeling the restaurant during the closure, he said, to “catch two dogs with one bone.”
Recreation center surpasses goals
Morgan Hill – The Centennial Recreation Center is beating financial projections while the Aquatics Center is bringing in less money than expected, according to a mid-year financial report on the city’s recreation department.
Memberships at the Centennial Recreation Center on Edmundson Avenue, which opened last October, are continuing to rise, surpassing the 1,800 mark by mid January. It’s good news for city officials, who expected 1,350 memberships by that point.
The center offers a workout room, gym, small swimming pool, play area for children and wings for teens and seniors.
Revenues have exceeded expectations while expenditures have dropped, resulting in a projected 81 percent cost recovery this year. The original target was 76 percent.
However, it’s been a difficult year for another costly recreational facility, with fewer people swimming at the outdoor Aquatics Center on Condit Road than in previous years. Loss of swim club rentals has taken a toll this year and fewer season-pass holders last summer led to a drop in concessions and retail sales. The center expects a revenue shortfall of $368,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30.
Work in Gilroy’s sister city in Japan
Gilroy – A Coordinator of International Relations is needed to strengthen sister city relations, represent Gilroy at events and socials, arrange international travel, build cross-cultural relationships, and teach English and American culture in Takko-Machi, Gilroy’s sister city in Japan. The contract is good for one year and includes good salary, medical benefits, a furnished apartment, and travel expenses. The position starts Oct. 13. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree, be from the Gilroy/Morgan Hill area, love people and trying new things.
Details: Sarah Bryson, fax resume to 011-81-179-32-4294, or e-mail sj********@***oo.com.
GHS, San Jose Giants team up
Gilroy – GHS Baseball has set up a fundraiser with he help of the San Jose Giants. The event is April 14 which is opening weekend for the Giants and is also GHS Athletics night at the Municipal Stadium.
Tickets to the game are on sale for $5. Eighty percent of the $5 goes to GHS athletics.
The 5pm game is followed by a firework show.
Tickets can be purchased from GHS baseball, softball and football players, at GHS baseball games or by calling 710-1354.
Critters need loving homes too
Gilroy – The Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter need help to find loving families for the many homeless companion animals currently at the shelter and in foster homes.
Visit the FOSMAS pet fair 11am to 4pm Sunday at Petco-Morgan Hill (corner of Tennant and Monterey) where many wonderful companion animals will be featured.
Stop by to find a new furry friend; make a donation to help cover spay/neuter, food, and litter expenses; or sign-up to volunteer.
Details:681-3788 or www.fosmas.org
Learn tools to Deal with Loss
Gilroy – Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Experiencing empty nest syndrome? Suffered a divorce or a financial loss? You’re not alone. Aggie Ternasky, a grief counselor for 15 years will address the grief process and provide tangible tools for coping. This free seminar and breakfast is 9am to noon, Saturday.
Details: 848-2363
Study Spanish in Spain this summer
Gilroy – Learn or improve your Spanish language skills while you study and travel this summer through the Gavilan College summer program in Sevilla, Spain. Students will earn up to five units of university-transferable college credit while living with a host family. The trip runs from June 3 through 30, and costs about $1,500 plus airfare. An orientation meeting will be held at 9:30am, Saturday, in the Humanities building, Room 105, Gilroy campus: 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
Details: 848-4794, or email am******@*****an.edu.
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Dispatch, 6400 Monterey Road, Gilroy, CA 95020, or e-mail ed****@****ic.com.
