Monthly Archives: July 2013

The Santa Clara County Fair opens to the public August 1, but 4-H and Future Farmers of America organizations from Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy are already in the swing of things, competing on fairgrounds since July 28.

If you’re ready to elevate your running, the Mt. Madonna Challenge may be for you.

Here's a roundup of some criminal incidents in Gilroy this week:

A celebration of her life will be held on August 17, 2013. For details and a more extensive biography, please see the announcement at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Q: Our dog, Rex, has been feeling kinda puny lately. He isn't eating and seems really tired. My friend was over yesterday day and drained his car radiator. Rex licked up some of this fluid. He seemed to like it. Now my brother told me that radiator water is poisonous to dogs. Is that true? What should I do?

You’ll find me at the Garlic Festival almost every year. If I’m not meandering around with friends, I at least take a quick break from work Friday to swing by and grab a peppersteak sandwich and some garlic bread.

Carly is a 10-year-old Chihuahua mix who is sweet, relaxed and a little shy. She is good with other dogs, likes to be held and would be the perfect lap dog. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since May. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.

Resident of Gilroy, Ca. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 90. Robert “Bob” was born in Gridley, Ca. along with his twin sister Betty. As a young child, his family moved to their ranch in Live Oak, Ca. where they would reside for many years farming peaches and creating wonderful family memories for their children and grandchildren to cherish. As a WWII Army Air Corp veteran officer, he was proud to serve his country and enjoyed his favorite aircraft the P-38 Fighter. After the war, he continued to fly until moving to Santa Clara, Ca in the early 1950’s. He raised a family and worked at Lockheed Missiles and Space for 30 years before retiring and moving back to his hometown of Gridley, Ca. During retirement, he enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping and gardening. He raised wonderful fruits and vegetables, canning them for all to enjoy. He spent his last 5 years in Gilroy, Ca. close to his family and living each day to ride his scooter around town and spend time enjoying his children and grandchildren. He was seen by friends and family at every sporting event cheering on his grandchildren and the team. He was a loving father and proud grandfather bringing so much joy their lives.