Monthly Archives: August 2009
Chaos at its finest
The Gilroy Chaos 10U Blue girls softball team went undefeated
Edward W. Sargeant
Edward Walter Sargeant passed away at his home in Ridgemark Country Club, August 24, 2009 at the age of 87. Edward was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. His parents Fredrick and Ivy Sargeant settled in the Michigan area where Edward graduated from Green Bay High School. Enlisting early in World War II, he was a Navy medic who saw action in the South Pacific. While attending the University of Minnesota, he met his future wife, Charlotte Jean Vickers. Accepting a Regular Army commission he began a 30 year career training as a pilot and ending in 1979 with the rank of full Colonel. His assignments took him to Korea, Germany, Vietnam, as well as various posts around the United States. Upon retirement, he and his wife worked for Bell Helicopter in Iran for 1 ½ years.
Updated: South County Housing to city: Thanks but no thanks
With more people buying homes downtown, South County Housing no
Community Pulse: More career and tech training programs in high school?
Should the school district make career and technical training
County considering Coe park takeover
Days after higher fees for day use and camping at Henry W. Coe
We all rescue each other in different ways
My favorite find so far in the difficult task of sorting out my
Stick to the plan
Losing five Division I-caliber players would normally set a
Police arrest man after high speed drunken chase
A drunk driver took police on a chase from southwest Gilroy to
Library moving downtown? Let’s hope the deal’s done soon
Out city leaders, hopefully, are all pulling for the temporary
Helen Ortiz Price
Born August 18, 1929 to Julia and Frank Ortiz, Helen was one of 15 children. She met and married her cherished husband, Paul Dean (deceased) in Alameda, CA and spent many happy and adventurous years raising her family in Healy, AK. Helen and Paul later retired to Wetherford, OK. Shortly following Paul's death, Helen returned to Gilroy to be close to her family, siblings and friends.
