Monthly Archives: February 2013
City Council agenda preview
The City of Gilroy will have its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in Council Chambers, located at 7351 Rosanna St. Here are some of the upcoming items on the agenda.
Nature guided walks and wine tasting
A new, family-owned business in Morgan Hill called California Passport Tours is offering local wine and farm tours, along with other outdoor activities.
Dwindling bee population all the buzz
Local orchard farmers may be feeling the sting of a decreased honeybee population when it comes time to pollinate their cherry fields in the coming weeks.
A year for pine siskins, red crossbills and red-breasted nuthatches
A what year for what? Many of our feathered friends from Canada are enjoying the relative warmth, sunshine and especially the abundant food of South Valley this winter.
Barbara J. Sabbatini March 16, 1922 – February 26, 2013
Private burial has been held at Calvary Cemetery. No services as per her request. Contributions are preferred to Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation C/O Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home.
Verena (Rene) Ellen Ziemann March 9, 1925 – February 26, 2013
Services will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013, at 12:30 P.M. at the Habing Family Funeral Home, located at 129 Fourth Street, in Gilroy. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the charity of your choice. online Condolences at www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com
TERAJI: Students learn about possible future careers
This past month, Eliot Elementary School in Gilroy has been celebrating “Career Month.” I had a great time visiting as a guest speaker on the topic of writing to the entire fifth grade, in two waves of 97 students total.
A novel forged in the flames
Learning to build a fire seven years ago sparked an idea that became Jordan Rosenfeld's literary piece de resistance, a novel of a burn survivor who discovers a dark secret and the power to heal.
RV owner overstays parking welcome
Dear Red Phone,
Winter Sports: GHS wrestling, Oakwood girls hoops earn academic honors
Gilroy High’s wrestling team and Oakwood’s girls basketball team have been honored with Central Coast Section Winter Season Scholastic Championship Team Awards, the CCS announced.
