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Monthly Archives: May 2013

Gilroy’s Jewish cemetery expanded, beautified

The 36-month project to expand and beautify the existing Jewish section of the Gavilan Hills Memorial Park at 1000 First St. in Gilroy has finally been completed.

School Board makes surprise move, announces interim supe at Tuesday’s meeting

The Morgan Hill Unified Board of Education made a bold and united stand Tuesday, keeping it in the family and appointing Steve Betando as the interim superintendent for the departing Wes Smith, who notified the district last week that he will be leaving at the end of June.

Prep Volleyball: Salcedo, Torres shine, but CHS boys fall in league tourney opener

Manny Salcedo had six kills, but Christopher High’s boys volleyball team opened its league tournament with a 25-16, 25-15, 25-20 loss to Watsonville on Wednesday.

Rec Softball Roundup: Muro helps team stand alone in first place

Aaron Muro drove in four runs with a home run and single as Freddie Sanchez Hardwood Floors claimed sole possession of first place in the Tuesday Men’s DD Softball League standings with an 8-5 win over Walton & Sons Masonry at Christmas Hill Park.

Young artists take home awards

It's May again: Warm and sunny, and a perfect time to visit Gilroy's Interim Center for the Arts to view the ongoing Gilroy Arts Alliance Young Artists Exhibit. Since opening in April, families and art lovers have visited the exhibit, smiling at the delightful work of local young artists and casting their votes. Fifty-five entries were submitted and visitors were asked to vote for their favorite entry in each age category.

Boxing: Ruben Guerrero calls Mayweather ‘woman beater’ as dads nearly brawl at news conference

Wednesday’s final news conference before Saturday’s WBC welterweight title fight was meant for the fighters, as Gilroy boxer Robert Guerrero will face pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Football: Gavilan to host reunion event in July

Gavilan College’s football program will host a reunion for those who played with or for former Rams player and longtime coach Bob Garcia from July 26 to 27 at Old City Hall Restaurant in Gilroy.

Boxing: Guerrero tells ESPN gun charges ‘all taken care of’

Gilroy boxer Robert Guerrero told ESPN on Tuesday that the gun charges stemming from his March 28 arrest at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York are “all taken care of.”

Rolling right

Your chair's contact with the floor is the foundation of that desirable balance between mobility and stability.

Jess F. Vargas January 28, 1930 – April 29, 2013

Vigil Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at 7:00 P.M., at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Thursday, May 9, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., at St. Mary’s Church. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy. Condolences at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com