Family RV celebrates grand opening
Family RV celebrated its opening with an open house party April 12, which included music, a bounce house, food and good times. Joining owner Alan Cezar and his son, general manager Justin Cezar, were various members of his staff, customers, Mayor Steve Tate and Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce staff, board members and ambassadors. For sales, rental and service of RV’s, visit Family RV at 19380 Monterey Road, in Morgan Hill. For information on a ribbon cutting for your business, call the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce at (408) 779-9444.
Gilroy Gardens’ Water Oasis to open July 19
Just in time for Gilroy’s warm summer temperatures, Gilroy Gardens’ latest play area, “Water Oasis,” opens to the public Saturday, July 19.
Young great blue heron gets food, help
In June, a boating inspector named Patricia came across a young great blue heron in the middle of the road at Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park in San Martin. The bird couldn't fly but was trying to hop across the road to get up an embankment. Concerned that it might get hit by a vehicle, Patricia brought the bird to the ranger station. Park ranger Seth Topping, who just happens to be a former WERC volunteer, contacted the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center for advice on evaluating whether the bird needed to be rescued or should be returned to the lake. Because its attempts to strike and defend itself were slow and off the mark, Topping determined that it was probably too young or too malnourished to live if released. Patricia transported it to WERC.
4-H teens represent in Washington D.C.
How often is a teen lucky enough to wake up one morning and think “I'm going to see the White House today?” If you're thinking not many, you would be correct. However, thanks to the San Benito County 4-H program, three local teen 4-H’ers had the privilege to experience the trip of a lifetime in the last week of June.
Combining science and art
Bringing her two worlds together, chemistry and visual art, Morgan Hill artist Nineveh Parker experiments with various media, solvents and detergents to create diverse patterns with color. After eight years working in the biotechnology industry creating polymers and surfaces, she brings the lab onto the canvas. For more information, visit ninevehannyparker.com.
Two Gavilan College employees recognized for dedicated service
A pair of retiring Gavilan College employees—Rachel Perez and Natalie Miranda-Juarez—were recognized at the July Board of Trustees’ meeting for their more than four decades of service in education.The duo received framed certificates of recognition handed out by Daniel Dodge, aide to California Assemblymember Luis Alejo, who represents the assembly’s 30th district.Perez, who most recently served as Interim Dean of Student Learning and Engagement, has held various positions at Gavilan since 1993, including Director of Extended Opportunities Programs and Services, Director of Special Projects, and Acting Vice President of Student Services.The long-time leader developed Gavilan’s Noncredit Education Program, establishing the Computer Technology Center in partnership with Gilroy Unified School District, where adults learn English for the workplace and citizenship, and prepare for GED exams, according to a press release from Gavilan College staff.Prior to joining the Gavilan College staff, Perez—who holds a Master of Arts degree in Educational Counseling and Student Personnel from San Jose State University as well as a California Standard Teaching Credential in Secondary Teaching—worked as a teacher, counselor and administrator for GUSD.Juarez—who holds an Associate of Art degree in Liberal Arts from Gavilan—was hired in 1972 as an Administrative Secretary while still a Gavilan student. She has also held Gavilan positions as Financial Aid Assistant, Instructional Secretary, and Senior Departmental Assistant. For the past seven years, she’s worked as a Program Services Specialist at Gavilan’s Hollister campus.
Scrapbook July 6-12, 2014
BIRTHDAY: Bethel Tipton: Bethel Tipton, a Hollister resident of nearly 70 years, celebrated her 100th birthday June 30, 2014 at a luncheon at Ridgemark. More than 30 members of her family—spanning four generations—gathered in her honor. She has resided at Mabe Northside for a number of years.
