Monthly Archives: May 2013
Library tax set to expire
The special library tax that’s been in place for 20 years is expiring in 2015, and the county’s Joint Powers Authority is hoping that Gilroy residents will vote to continue the tax that supports maintaining library hours and inventory.
Tackling the transient issue
Wearing trendy blue jeans and a smart floral print top, Diana Clinton, 54, looks every inch the urban professional as she taps away on a laptop in the office of the Gilroy Compassion Center on Monterey Road. The only hint she may be a client is the deeply tanned skin she’s earned living outside in Gilroy for almost five years – the low point in a steady quality-of-life decline since she was laid off from IBM in 1988.
Furniture scammers in the hot seat for fraud
A Gilroy furniture store is under fire for allegedly scamming customers and operating without a business license for months, according to the Gilroy Police Department.
Hometown salute to veterans and life in America
Hundreds of families congregated on the streets, their faces pointing to the cloudy sky as five synchronized fighter planes soared over 10th and Monterey streets to kick off Monday morning’s Memorial Day parade in Gilroy.
Gary Vincent Bonesio June 18, 1937 – May 25, 2013
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 4th, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., at Mt Olive Lutheran Church: 341 East Solano St. Corning CA. For details please refer to Hoyt Coil Chapel Of The Flowers, Red Bluff CA
Support groups provide caring therapy
Rather than trying to cope with Silicon Valley's fast-paced, stressful life alone, some people take advantage of the support offered through counseling or therapy. Sometimes support groups can be helpful – they provide awareness or consciousness, followed by education, growth and acceptance that help in the healing process. Such groups addressing many areas of need are available in South Valley. The Morgan Hill United Methodist Church (17175 Monterey St.) hosts several (free or with sliding-scale fees) that are focused on common, everyday trials and tribulations.
Margaret Bellezza October 27, 1911 – May 22, 2013
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Parish, 11 First Street, Gilroy. A funeral service will be held Monday, June 3, 2013, at 9:30 A.M., at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 Fourth St., in Gilroy. Viewing will start at 8:30 A.M. A reception will follow the service. Online condolences at www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Mary Ellen Salinas May 13, 1943 – May 28, 2013
Memorial Services Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 2:00 P.M., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 8531 Forest St., Gilroy. Condolences at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com
Mary Ellen Salinas May 13, 1943 – May 28, 2013
Memorial Services Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 2:00 P.M., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 8531 Forest St., Gilroy. Condolences at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com
Santos named a finalist for Handbag Designer Awards
Rachel Santos has been named a finalist for the 7th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards. A ceremony will take place June 19 in New York.
