On the wings of love
Beatrice "Bea" Wiltsie wasn't searching for a soul mate when she left Ithaca College in upstate New York to pursue a commercial pilot's license at the age of 18.
Check it out: April opening for new library
Roughly 14 years after city officials penned the first pages, the story of Gilroy's snazzy new library is wrapping up just as they had hoped: on time, on budget, and on its way to becoming the latest gem in the Garlic Capital's crown.
Teraji: Curiosity can’t kill these big cats
This past month Eliot Elementary School on the eastside of Gilroy has been celebrating “Career Month.” I had a great time visiting as a guest speaker on the topic of writing. I was reminded of the TV show, “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” as I interacted with the fifth-grade class.
YMCA kicks off giving campaign month
The Mt. Madonna YMCA kicked off its month-long Annual Giving Campaign to support youth and seniors in our community on Feb. 1. More than 100 volunteers will work to raise $125,000 that will go toward providing YMCA programs for those who cannot afford it in Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San Martin. The proceeds go to support participants in afterschool programs, programs for seniors, summer camp programs and youth sports. Campaign report nights are held at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday in February at the Centennial Recreation Center in Morgan Hill. To help, contact Chris Ghione at 762-6013.
Gilroy Gardens named “Nonprofit of the Year” by Chamber
Since its inaugural season in 2001, Gilroy Gardens intertwined business and charity to create a one-of-a-kind experience for both visitors and residents.
South County Chrysler Jeep Dodge named “Large Business of the Year”
This year's Spice of Life award-winner for a large business has kept its motors running in Gilroy since 1981. South County Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram has donated to dozens of local charities over the years.
Gilroy Vet Hospital honored as “Small Business of the Year”
For nearly 25 years, the Gilroy Veterinary Hospital has followed one simple rule: Do what's right for the animals and their owners.
Spice of Life “Educator of the Year”: Dr. David Matuszak
"Educator of the Year" is a fitting title for someone serving the needs of 4,000 students annually.
Mary Humphrey honored as “Volunteer of the Year”
Mary E. Humphrey was far from Gilroy - in Argentina, no less - when she heard the news last November. "My daughter texted me: 'You're the V-O-Y,' volunteer of the year," Humphrey recalled. "I was shocked. I don't think volunteers do things for recognition, and I certainly don't. So, it was a surprise."
Lani Yoshimura honored as “Woman of the Year”
Books. Numbers. Cars. Animals. Gardens. Education. Volunteering.
