Assembly honors Marty Cheek
The California State Assembly will honor late Morgan Hill Life publisher Marty Cheek by adjourning the Jan. 23 session in his honor, according to Assemblymember Gail Pellerin.
“Marty was not only a gifted journalist but also a deeply cherished community advocate who devoted his career to uplifting the spirit of South County,” Pellerin said. “To honor his remarkable legacy and the outpouring of love our community expressed at the time of his passing, I am honored to share his story on the Assembly Floor…celebrating his life and highlighting the profound impact he had on our district.”
Cheek, who died in September, co-founded Morgan Hill Life with Robert Airoldi in 2012. Airoldi joined the Times and New SV Media team this month as publisher.
“I am pleased that Assemblymember Gail Pellerin chose to honor Marty Cheek in this way,” Airoldi said. “Marty was an integral part of South Valley and we are glad his legacy of community journalism is being celebrated.”
Also joining the New SV Media team is Mark Fenichel, former sales manager of Morgan Hill Life and a longtime colleague of Cheek’s. Fenichel is now New SV Media’s Advertising Manager.
Academic honors
Teuscher Ganir, of Morgan Hill, was named to the Hofstra University dean’s list for the fall semester. Ganir achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher in order to qualify for the honor
Plan for the end
The second workshop in the series, “Planning for the End: How Not to Leave a Mess for Your Loved Ones,” will take place Feb. 5, from 6-7 pm at the Morgan Hill Library, located at 660 West Main Ave. The focus of this program is on the details of estate planning, including organizing financial information, cataloging passwords, and making final arrangements.
The free workshop is sponsored by AAUW Morgan Hill and the Morgan Hill Library.
Feb. 8 book sale helps the library
The Friends of the Morgan Hill Library next quarterly book sale will take place 10am-3pm Feb. 8, at the Morgan Hill Library. A preview sale for members of the Friends and those who join that day begins at 9am. All books and media are on sale for $1 or less, and children’s books are only 25 cents each.
Nonprofit accepting grant applications
Gilroy Assistance League is accepting grant request applications through Feb. 21. The local nonprofit considers grant requests that directly benefit youth organizations, programs and schools in Gilroy, San Martin and Morgan Hill, says a press release from Gilroy Assistance League.
This year, Gilroy Assistance League expects to award about $35,000 in grants. Funds will be awarded in late April.
A formal grant request application must be completed and returned no later than Feb. 21. To apply for a grant or learn more about supporting the Gilroy Assistance League grants program, go to GilroyAssistanceLeague.org/grants.
Gilroy Assistance League is a nonprofit organization that is composed of dedicated female community leaders, whose mission is to promote the welfare and development of youth in South Santa Clara County, exclusive to Gilroy, San Martin, and Morgan Hill, says the press release. The League raises funds primarily through their annual Home + Garden Tour, which is held each spring on the Friday and Saturday of Mother’s Day Weekend.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Home Tour, and the event takes place on May 9-10.
