-Two arrested in stolen vehicle
– Gilroy High School Winter Concert
– Search for cannery workers continues
– Holiday contest deadline nears
– Medicare Part D Workshop
– Santa Claus is coming to town
Two arrested in stolen vehicle
Gilroy – Two San Jose men fleeing from police were arrested after the stolen vehicle they were in spun out of control and into a dirt field off Rossi Lane.
Fernando F. Catarino, 20, and Edgar Ivan Valencia Plancarte, 18, were arrested for burglary, possession of a stolen vehicle, and possession of burglary tools. Police believe the stereo equipment found in the vehicle is stolen and are trying to connect some petty thefts that occurred in the same area on Poppyfield Road.
According to Gilroy Police Cpl. Veronica Georges, a call came in about 11:22pm Wednesday that some individuals were attempting to steal a car. Police came face to face with the suspect’s vehicle when the driver drove in reverse without headlights, at 40 mph through residential neighborhoods off of Thomas Avenue. The car turned around and drove on Luchessa Avenue, blowing through the stop light on Monterey Avenue, before spinning out into a dirt field on Rossi Lane.
Gilroy High School Winter Concert
Gilroy – The Gilroy High School choir will stage its Winter Concert Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm at the GHS Theater. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance at GHS or at box office before the show. The box office will open at 6:30pm.
Tickets are $5 a person. The performance will include both Christmas and winter songs.
At the culmination of the event alumni will be invited onto the stage to sing “Carol of the Bells” and Handel’s Messiah.
Search for cannery workers continues
Gilroy – Did you work at the old Gilroy cannery for a summer? A year? A decade? We would like to hear your stories!
As part of a redevelopment project, South County Housing Corporation has launched the Cannery History Project. This project, in conjunction with the Gavilan College History Department, will employ Gavilan students to gather, preserve and share human histories of Gilroy’s cannery community.
SCH has purchased the site in downtown and plans a mixed-use development of approximately 210 residential units and 40,000 square feet of office, food service and retail space. Rather than losing the history when the buildings are replaced, SCH wishes to make the stories of people who worked at the cannery known.
Details: Former cannery workers or their family may contact Leah Halper at 848-4846 or lh*****@****ic.com.
Holiday contest deadline nears
Gilroy – Get out those lights, the last day to sign up for the Holiday Decorating Contest is Dec. 12. The contest will be held Dec. 14 between 6 and 10pm. Cash prizes will be awarded. Pick up an entry form at the Chamber of Commerce, 7471 Monterey St. or visit the city’s Web site at www.gilroy.org.
Details: 842-6437.
Medicare Part D Workshop
Gilroy – Learn about how Medicare D works and what it is in this workshop at the Gilroy Senior Center. It will be held Dec. 13 from 1 to 2:30pm.
The featured speaker is Sandra Miller with the Social Security Administration in Gilroy. Medicare Part D is the new prescription drug program available to any person currently eligible for Medicare Part A or enrolled in Part B.
This program will begin Jan. 1, 2006. The admission is free.
Details: Arlette Musallam at 894-9041 or 894-9012 for TTY.
Santa Claus is coming to town
Gilroy – Santa is coming to San Ysidro Park Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 2 to 5pm. Goodie bags will be given out to the first 400.
Meet Santa in the Recreation Room (Murray and Chestnut streets), weather permitting.
Details: Rachel Muñoz, Gilroy Police Department at 846-0524.
Send news items to City Editor Robert Airoldi. FAX to 842-2206, mail to Gilroy Dispatch, 6400 Monterey Road, Gilroy, CA 95020, or e-mail ed****@****ic.com.
