Monthly Archives: December 2013
Gavilan Roundup: Dec. 30
The Gavilan women's basketball team dropped its fifth straight, a 68-43 loss to American River Thursday.
Prep Roundup: Dec. 30
The last few games have been tough for the Christopher girls basketball team. The Cougars have dropped their last three straight, including back-to-back losses in the West Coast Jamboree Tournament. Christopher fell 71-42 to Enochs of Modesto Friday and 45-35 to Mercy Saturday. Cydney Caradonna led the Cougars with 14 points against Enochs, but stats from the Mercy game were not yet available. Christopher will have a chance to snap its losing streak today, wrapping up the tournament against Petaluma at 9 a.m. BOYS BASKETBALL Mustangs drop third straight The Gilroy boys basketball team lost its third straight game, a 70-57 loss to Harbor at home Saturday. Justin Hale led Gilroy with 21 points, but it wasn't enough. The Mustangs are now 4-6 on the season. Gilroy will look to rebound at 7 p.m. Thursday against Christopher at home.
Police blotter: Corporal injury of a spouse or cohabitant
The Gilroy Police Department responded to a variety of crimes this week, including a Christmas day murder, driving infractions, corporal injury and grand theft. Arrests were recorded in this week's GPD blotter from Dec. 12 to Dec. 26.
Patricia Catherine Alpers December 16, 1924 – December 22, 2013
A Celebration of Life for Pat will be held at 11:00 A.M. on January 4, 2014, at The Villages, 2800 Villages Fairway Dr., San Jose, CA 95135. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Pat's name to Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose.
William (Bill) Verdeckberg March 23, 1931- December 10, 2013
Bill requested that his ashes be scattered at sea, beyond the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, with a private family memorial. Donations may be made in his name to The Salvation Army.
Sharks snap Ducks’ 10-game winning streak
SAN JOSE – Bracken Kearns scored his first NHL goal Sunday night to help the San Jose Sharks past the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 in the first game of a back-to-back series between the two Pacific Division rivals.
Cougars take second in Bulldog Chase
Christopher had two bad quarters against Brookside Christian, falling 53-40 to take second at the Bulldog Chase Saturday.
Hartman, Bowers lead second-half push to send Christopher into championship game at Bulldog Chase
Christopher rode the hot hand of Chad Hartman to complete a 10-point comeback to defeat Hillsdale 64-51 and advance to the championship game at the Bulldog Chase Friday.
Alice E. “Betty” Garcia June 9, 1924 – December 21, 2013
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 3rd at 11:00 A.M. Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary at 96 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View. Visitation begins at 10:00 A.M. Interment following at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Los Altos. In lieu of flowers contributions to Vitas Hospice, 670 N. McCarthy Blvd. Ste. 220, Milpitas, Ca. 95035 or favorite charity preferred.
NCAA Field Hockey: Gilroy’s Hemeon finds success in the Midwest
Winters in the Midwest aren’t pretty. When the snow is falling and the winds are howling, any Midwesterner would gladly pack up and head for warmer weather.
