Local news at a glance
Local news at a glance
Elections whoops
The San Benito County Elections Department put out a statement this week indicating that there is an error on the upcoming election ballots.
Ardyss Golden, the sixth candidate in the San Benito High School district trustees race, is ineligible.
Through no fault of her own, she does not meet the requirement of living in the district
Grant applications due
San Benito Youth Services, Inc. is accepting applications for youth program grants throughout the community. Past recipients include Friends of the Library, San Justo School, and the San Benito Stage Company. Grant amounts are $200-500 for individuals and up to $2,000 for organizations. “We want to help any worthwhile venture that will make this an even better community,” said Mark Steele, president of the San Benito Youth Services, Inc., board of directors. Applications are due Dec. 2. For more information, please call 831-784-4412.
Spring break trip
San Benito High students in Spanish 3 and 4, as well as Spanish speakers are invited to join Spanish teacher Rachel Flores for a spring break trip to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico April 5-13, 2007. Students or parents interested in the trip may contact Flores at [email protected] or call her at 831-637-5831, ext. 370.
Club Ed Tutors
San Benito High School’s Club Ed Tutors offer help in math, reading, science and Spanish Monday through Thursday from 3-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. at an hourly rate at the school library. All tutors have a 3.0 or higher GPA. For more information, contact teacher Rachel Flores at [email protected] or call her at 831-637-5831, ext. 370.
Flush away old toilets
The San Benito County Water District is giving away free toilets to water customers with toilets from before 1992 who are water customers in the city of Hollister, Sunnyslope County Water District or the city of San Juan Bautista. They will be giving out toilets Sat., Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to noon. Old toilets must be turned over to SBCWD within 45 days of receiving the new toilet. For more information, call 831-637-4378.
Farr receives high rating
The American Association of University Women rated Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel) 100 percent on their annual scoring of Congress members. The AAUW voted on ten different issues including health services for servicewomen, the federal marriage amendment and voting rights act reauthorization. The professional organization has more than 100,000 members who advocate a progressive agenda on issues surrounding education, social services, economic justice and political equity.
Field day Sunday
Eating with the Seasons is hosting a field day on Sunday, October 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited to join the hosts for a day of fun with local farmers and producers. They will be touring a few farms, pick strawberries and relax for a picnic. Guests are asked to bring water, containers for strawberries, a picnic lunch for themselves and their families and a light jacket in case the weather requires one. Please RSVP by Friday, Oct. 20 to [email protected] or call 831-245-8125 to let them know how many adults and children you will bring.
