Published in the August 29 – September 11, 2018 issue of Morgan Hill Life
From left, Kendra Martin, Cora-Lee, 2, Maverick, 4, and Erik Martin at the Gilroy Rodeo.
Well, it looks like the first Gilroy Rodeo in more than 60 years was a success, according to volunteer organizer Erik Martin. They drew about 3,500 people each day to the 62-acre Furtado Dairy along Ferguson Road in east Gilroy. In fact, it was such a huge success that Martin said they already started planning next year’s rodeo.
The two-day event included a mix of traditional rodeo and ranch events, featuring calf roping, steer wrestling, break away roping, barrel racing, team roping, bronc riding, bareback riding, and bull riding.
And while I was unable to attend this year’s rodeo, several friends told me it was fabulous seeing the skills of the cowboys and cowgirls competing in the various events.
“Everyone loved it!” Martin told me. “I’ve been thanked and hugged for two solid days.”
To get the Visitors Center spruced up for the 60th anniversary celebration of Henry W. Coe State Park in November, volunteers with the Pine Ridge Association have made “real progress” with major fix-ups, said project organizer Sue Dekalb.
The front of the center has been cleaned and painted, and windows were re-glazed on the front wall. New windows were ordered for the rest of the center. Once the windows are replaced, volunteers can start repairing and painting the rest of the building.
Among the other volunteers on the project are Art Pon, Don Clare, John Jenkins, Teddy and Patrick Goodrich, Linda Keahey, and Rick Hentges. The crew installed a new handrail and also worked on the downspouts from the roof. The entrance doors were also repaired so they close more effectively.
“There are still a few things needed for the gutter so it doesn’t drip all over you when it rains, but we will get to them,” Dekalb said.
We appreciate all the volunteers working on making the Visitors Center look splendid for the park’s upcoming birthday bash.
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The Santa Clara Library is bringing something cool to Morgan Hill. It is introducing four new mini bookmobiles to expand outreach into each of its communities. Named “Go Go Biblios,” three of these electric vehicles will be based at the Cupertino, Los Altos and Saratoga libraries. The fourth will be shared between Campbell, Gilroy, Milpitas and Morgan Hill libraries. Their mission is to share the love of reading and learning with the public through their cargo of books and other media.
“Our Go Go Biblios will allow more opportunities to interact with the community,” said Nancy Howe, county librarian. If you happen to see one cruising in your neighborhood, be sure to wave and say, “Hello, Go Go Biblio.”
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Want to cook like a champion? Check out the original recipe for Savory Crunchy Freshy Tangy Shrimpy Herby Garlic Lumpia Wrap prepared by the 2018 Great Garlic Cook-Off winner Will Simbol, of New York.
Simbol took home the prize at the 40th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, July 28. The competition was hosted by Iron Chef and co-host of The Chew, Michael Symon, and featured eight amateur chefs competing for the $5,000 top prize and coveted garlic crown.
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We received a call last week from longtime Morgan Hill resident, Lu Duffy, who is heart-broken after her cat Meow-Meow went missing in July. She’s offering a $300 reward for her beloved white cat of unknown breed with grey and black stripes on the back and with only one eye. Meow-Meow went missing at Hale Avenue and Llagas Creek Road. “I love my cat,” Lu said with a tearful voice.
If you might have Meow-Meow or know where the cat might be found, please call (408) 778-7234.
Good luck in reuniting with your feline friend, Lu.
