San Martin Chamber of Commerce
San Martin Shines
By Connie Ludewig
The beauty of San Martin, with a designated scenic route along Monterey Road, was officially recognized by the County in 1995, when the Board of Supervisors established the San Martin Integrated Design Plan to protect the rural residential lifestyle from urban development. With numerous large-growth industrial and institutional proposals, concerns of residents and business owners alike are valid and must be considered; especially regarding plans for High Speed Rail.
The fate of this unincorporated community is still unknown; and this Chamber continues to focus on the‘ gems’ of South County. Our members are as unique as this rural residential village and they share common goals to make San Martin a better place to live, work and play. We want to highlight some who really shine with positive influence.
MORGAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY consistently hosts events that include a variety of fun and local history. In September, they featured the‘ History of San Martin’ at their 49th annual Founders’ Dinner. Their videotaped interviews of San Martin elders, who have lived here 70 + years, were informative and engaging.
GREENWASTE RECOVERY, a proud partner of the Trash Bash, which is“ their favorite community event in San Martin”. Together with residents, they’ re out with boots on the ground, cleaning up litter along roads and waterways; and their Outreach Coordinator, Rebecca Sale, is a leading hands-on participant. They also provide San Martin, and the unincorporated areas of Gilroy, two Clean-Up Day events each year to dispose of bulky items and junk.
COPART, an online vehicle auction facility, offers a wide selection of vehicles. More importantly, this company is a proud member of this community. They participate with canned food drives and provide breakfast pastries at Trash Bash events. Their employees are an enthusiastic family, eager to participate.
SOUTH VALLEY INTERNET is pleased to announce their new six-month Apprenticeship Program! This paid position will provide participants exposure to all aspects of the Telecom / ISP industry. Initially, they will focus on the Front Office, Customer Service and Basic Operations, then Technical Support, and finally Engineering. No experience needed, just a desire to learn. Inquire at: office @ garlic. com.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE provides free services in San Martin at St. Catherine’ s Community Closet, Iglesias Bautista Emanuel Food Pantry and San Martin Gwinn School. For their schedule, email: Bookmobile _ Manager @ sccl. org
SAN MARTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is an organization of people just like you who seek to work in harmony with individuals and businesses, as well as government and civic organizations, to build strong community bonds and generate public interest to protect San Martin’ s rural character. For information and to join, log onto sanmartinchamber. org.
Morgan Hill Historical Society Honorees featured in the 2018 Stories from the Past video( l-r): Julie Perlitch Belanger, Bruce Perlitch, Wilma Flaherty, Steve Ludewig, Tomie Fujita, Yutaka Fujita, Giulia Gallego, Don Bonino, and Carol Nakashima.
Trash Bash Clean Up Packets
UPCOMING EVENTS
South Valley Internet Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and our first“ WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY” Community Mixer— Wednesday, October 17th at 5:30 pm, 95 East San Martin Avenue, San Martin
SAN MARTIN TRASH BASH— Saturday, October 20th, 8:30-Noon at 80 West Highland Avenue. Volunteer to " Help Keep San Martin Clean and Green.” Information Available at: trashbash. eventbrite. com
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GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2018 gmhtoday. com