More legal troubles for former County supervisor
Former Santa Clara County Supervisor George Shirakawa, who resigned from his office in March citing his intention to plead guilty to charges of failure to file campaign finances and improper use of his county credit card, was charged Wednesday by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office for “impersonating someone else’s campaign on a fictional and defamatory political flyer.”
Color trends for your home
High Point Market in North Carolina is the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world. Held twice a year in April and October and going strong since 1909, it draws more than 80,000 visitors from more than 100 countries around the globe. With exhibitors spread more than 10 million square feet in 180 buildings, visitors learn to come in very comfortable shoes or leave with very sore feet. (No designer stilettos here. Nike is the order of the day ... but I digress.) Today's column provides highlights from last month's High Point Market with a specific focus on upcoming color trends. We keep up with the latest in home furnishings by attending High Point and similar trade shows in order to better serve our South Valley clients.
Prep Softball: 3 Mustangs sign their letters of intent
Tuesday was bittersweet for three Gilroy softball players who signed their letters of intent to play in college.
Joseph A. Serrano July 8, 1925 – May 30, 2013
A viewing will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday at Habing Family Funeral Home. Family and friends are also invited to a mass celebration at 11:30 A.M., Friday at St. Mary’s Parish. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Condolences and Guest Book at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Joe’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California, at www.alz.org/norcal/.
Free pet adoption event a tail-wagging success
Approximately 110 furry creatures found homes last weekend, when animal lovers flocked to Maddie's Pet Adoption Days at the Santa Clara County Animal Shelter in search of canine companions and feline friends.
No rain on this parade
Gilroy’s Polar Express mobile Ice Cream Trolley and DJ made its Grand Debut at the Memorial Day Parade. This fun little ice cream trolley drove through the parade with its owners, husband and wife team, Kelli and Dave Aita, bumping beats, waving and smiling and introducing themselves to the community. “People were dancing in the streets and waving and smiling right back at us. It was an amazing community experience to be a part of,” Kelli said. “My grandfather was a merchant marine that was honored with two Purple Hearts in World War II and just passed last year at the age of 97. It was a great way to honor him on Memorial Day.” The Polar Express Ice Cream Trolley and DJ is available for private parties, weddings, fundraisers and any other event you can think of. For more information about the Polar Express, visit www.thepolarexpress.info or call (408) 595-3963.
A night out for the mamas
MommyJuice Wines hosted the 3rd annual Mom's Nite Out on May 9, at the Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin. The party gives moms a night off the Thursday before Mother's Day and includes wine, shopping, food, dancing and giveaways. Proceeds go to Family Giving Tree. At right are Claire McAdams, Megan Freiermuth, Christine Trice and Cheryl Durzy, founder of MommyJuice Wines.
