Monthly Archives: December 2013
What Type of Runner are You?
A December 14th article by Jim Connolly, of BBC News Magazine, states that in England, the number of people running on a regular basis has risen by a third since 2005. In England, or possibly the UK, nearly 2 million people are running at least thirty minutes to stay fit. Contrast that with America where, according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association report (2012), there are approximately 28,651,00 core runners (defined as 50 or more runs/ year).
MMA: Figueroa crowned ‘King of the Cage’
GILROY — After 10 weeks of training, the moment was finally here.
Gilroy Chamber has a new smartphone app
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new smartphone application this month that lists all Chamber members and provides real-time directions to local businesses, according to CEO Mark Turner.
Prep Roundup: Dec. 31
It was a battle, but a 38-point second half showing from its opponent was too much for the Christopher girls basketball team to overcome.
Dakota needs a family
Dakota is a 2-year-old Labrador retriever who is sweet, loves toys and playing outside. He is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.
‘Beauty And The Beast’: Delightfully enchanting
“Beauty and the Beast” is a delightful presentation. Everyone knows the engaging tale: Belle finds herself in an enchanted castle where the Beast and all the inhabitants are trapped in an animated state because of a witch’s cruel curse that only Belle can break. And as in all fairytales, everyone lives happily ever after. But getting there is delightful fun.
2013: Year In Review
From tales of generosity and selflessness, to news of tragedy and controversy, to the downright spooky and bizarre, Gilroy Dispatch headlines were speckled with a cache of memorable topics in 2013. Be it the unparalleled generosity of Christopher Ranch owner Don Christopher; the short-lived Internet cafe scandal; or the naked man who gave diners a startle by walking into a restaurant while clinging to his infant son; the Garlic Capital of the World runneth-over with much more than garlic. Here are a few of this year’s memorable stories.
Long-term unemployment severed
Roughly 1.3 million Americans, including more than 8,800 Santa Clara County residents, are starting off the New Year on a bleak note after a federal program extending long-term unemployment benefits was shut down Saturday.
Fundraising to fuel re-opening
Grammy award-winning songwriter Don Henry will headline a Jan. 15 benefit concert to help raise funds for the planned re-opening of the historic Granada Theater in downtown Morgan Hill, according to Vice Chair Renee Carrillo of the Morgan Hill Granada Preservation Society.
Royal oil
Gilroy might have a new claim to fame in the world of specialty foods if Jeff Martin brings home a 2014 Good Food Award this January, thanks to an orchard of nearly 3,500 olive trees growing in the rural outskirts of town.
