Fire displaces family
HOLLISTER
– An early morning fire drove a San Benito County family of five
from their mobile home in the 100 block of Barnheisel Road. The
American Red Cross, Monterey-San Benito Counties Chapter is
currently meeting the emergency disaster needs of the family after
the fire destroyed the family’s mobile hom
e at approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday morning. The Red Cross is
providing the family with food and clothing and will be offering
them follow up assistance in the coming days.
Fire displaces family
HOLLISTER – An early morning fire drove a San Benito County family of five from their mobile home in the 100 block of Barnheisel Road. The American Red Cross, Monterey-San Benito Counties Chapter is currently meeting the emergency disaster needs of the family after the fire destroyed the family’s mobile home at approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday morning. The Red Cross is providing the family with food and clothing and will be offering them follow up assistance in the coming days.
The family was awakened early Tuesday morning by their dog, a pit bull, named “Bocefus” who began barking when the fire started. The dog perished in the blaze. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The family; including two adults and three small boys ages 9,6, and 3, will be staying with neighbors in the meantime. They do not have insurance and lost everything in the fire.
Red Cross dispatched Disaster Action Team volunteer Craig Johnson of Hollister to meet with the family to meet their most basic needs.
 “The family is just so thankful that no person was injured,” said Johnson. “My heart goes out to them, I don’t think the reality has set in quite yet.” He said. “Thankfully they are surrounded by family and friends and the Red Cross is there for them too.”
GOP talks props
HOLLISTER – The next meeting of the San Benito County Republican Party will be Dec. 5 at the Pacific Coast Bank Community Room, 260 Tres Pinos Road in Hollister. The meeting will be called to order at 7 p.m.
Propositions 93, 94, 95, 96, and 97 will be discussed. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call 638-0938.
Holiday in Lights Parade
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA – The second annual Holiday in Lights Parade will be held tonight beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Third Street. The parade will feature local children, clubs and organizations as well as Santa Claus. The parade is part of the city’s annual “Old Fashioned Christmas” Merchants’ Holiday Weekend, to be held tonight and Sunday, Dec. 2, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Most of San Juan’s shops and restaurants will be open late and merchant discounts are available. Saturday’s activities include a raffle and pictures with Santa. For more information, go to sjbchamber.com or call 623-2454.
Band concert Tuesday
HOLLISTER – San Benito High School’s Scarlet Regiment Band will hold its holiday concert Tuesday, Dec. 4, in the high school auditorium, 1220 Monterey St. at 7p.m. Doors open at 6:45. The concert will feature pieces from the 2007 field show, Casino Royale; the 2007 parade march, “Simorainem” as well as holiday music. The sweepstakes winning color guard will sell refreshments. The event is open to the community, and admission is free. For more information call 635-9674.
CASA to train local volunteers
HOLLISTER – An informational meeting for those interested in volunteering with the San Benito County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program will be held Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at the county’s Chamber of Commerce office.
Volunteers are needed to work with abused, neglected and abandoned local children. CASA offers comprehensive training to adults willing to be advocates for these children. Advocates study the history of the child’s case, works collaboratively with social workers, lawyers, foster parents and judges to ensure the best interests of the child are being served. Advocates must be 21 years of age or older. For more information, go to www.casasanbenito.org.
Dance concert scheduled for SBHS
HOLLISTER – “Come and Shake Your Body” will be presented by San Benito High School dance students, choreographers and guest performers on Thursday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at the high school’s auditorium. A variety of dances will be performed, including West African, salsa, ballet, modern, hip-hop, jazz and lyrical. Pre-sale tickets are $5 with an ASB card, $6 without an ASB card and $7 general admission. All tickets at the door are $10.
Tiles celebrate Maze’s history
HOLLISTER – The Marguerite Maze Parent-Teacher-Student Organization is selling ceramic tiles to be hung on a wall inside the school’s courtyard as a way of celebrating the school’s 14-year history. The tiles can be painted with pictures, designs, logos and names and are available to all current and former students, parents of students and staff members. The project is expected to be completed in March 2008.
Tiles for the Marguerite Maze Mural Project can be purchased in front of the school every Wednesday and Friday from 2:30-4 p.m. through Dec. 21 and again on Saturday, Dec. 22 from 2:30-4 p.m. Tiles are $20 each. For more information, contact Timi King at 636-1541.
Santa visits library
HOLLISTER – Santa Claus will pay a visit to the San Benito County Free Library during the children’s evening program from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13. Activities will include songs, stories, a photo with Santa and a free book for every child, made possible through donations from the San Jose Mercury. The library is located at 470 Fifth St. For more information, call 636-4107.
