VOLLEYBALL: First-place Rams survive in five against Ohlone
For the second time in as many matches, the Gavilan College women’s volleyball team ended up on the winning side of a thrilling five-set adventure Friday night.
SOCCER: Gavilan stops Skyline, 3-0
The Gavilan College men’s soccer team scored three goals in a five-minute span of the first half and used that flurry to send away visiting Skyline College on Friday in Gilroy.
FOOTBALL: Tough night on the gridiron for GHS, CHS
Friday night was not all right for the Gilroy High and Christopher High football teams in the Monterey Bay League Gabilan Division.
FIELD HOCKEY: Cougars claim first league championship
Three second-half goals not only took care of Monterey, but also solidified the Christopher High field hockey team’s first Mission Trail Athletic League championship Friday afternoon.
Court date for alleged landscape scammer pushed back, again
The plea hearing for the man who allegedly charmed multiple South County seniors into giving him money for landscaping services he never completed was once again continued to December, due to a request from the defense attorney Thursday to gather more information on the case.
Dog House Inn celebrates fifth anniversary
On Sept. 15, Sherry Boyer celebrated the Dog House Inn’s fifth anniversary at its location, 8525 D Forest St. Sherry’s business now has 11 employees who offer a fabulous place for your dog to stay while you are away. To learn more about the services at the Dog House Inn, call 408-842-5600.
Edward Jones support Toys for Tots drive
Marisa Otto, the local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the local Toys for Tots program by using her office as a drop-off location for this year's toy drive.
Lloyd Lowrey receives Distinction Award
Lloyd W. Lowrey, attorney for Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss has received the Client Distinction Award 2013 from Martindale-Hubbell. This honor is a recognition of excellence based on quality of service, overall value for the money, responsiveness and communications ability. For nearly 35 years, Lowrey has advised clients in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara and Monterey counties in business transactions. He has resolved disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation. He is a member of the Gilroy Rotary Club, and past president and board member of the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce, which recognized him as “Member of the Year” in 1991 and “Citizen of the Year” in 1996. His other community service contributions have included Rotary International, American Lung Association Board of Directors, Hartnell Community College Board of Trustees, Salinas Valley Memorial Health Care System Foundation, Salinas Jaycees, Boy Scouts of America and Leadership Gilroy. Lowrey has also served as Chair of the Salinas Valley Water Advisory Commission and is a member of the Monterey County Farm Bureau.
Gilroy hotel recognized worldwide
Gilroy's Best Western PLUS Forest Park Inn was recently nominated for Best Fan Award 2012, and showcased during the Best Western International Convention and Global Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. This prestigious honor is only given to five hotels out of more than 4,000 Best Western properties worldwide.