FOOTBALL: Locals help lead South to victory at Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star game
Jourdan Soares said statistics could have been tossed out the window. That coming from a guy who shredded defenses in amassing more than 1,400 receiving yards last fall. But as candid as ever, the Gilroy High speedster astutely stated that the only thing on the minds of the 45 players suited up for the South prior to the 38th annual Charlie Wedemeyer Silicon Valley Youth Classic All-Star football game was finding a way to carve out a win.
Scrapbook July 16-20
ANNIVERSARY: The Ehrich’s celebrate 40 years: Martin (Mick) and Jeanette Ehrich recently celebrated 40 years of marriage.
Cruz Jesse Gonzales, Jr. May 31, 1940 – July 12, 2012
Cruz leaves his bride Bev, two daughters, Mary Ann (Raul) Halison and Jeanette (Javi) Gonzales, two grandchildren, Jessica and Marcus Halison and eight nieces and nepherws. Also, his brothers James and Thomas and sister La Vonne.
Gilroy police arrests: July 7 through July 10
Blotter for Gilroy Police Department July 7 through July 10.
Community Solutions appoints new HR director
Community Solutions, a leading South County social services agency, announced today that Priscilla Cramer has been hired as the agency’s new Director of Human Resources.
Walter Louis Cooks December 5, 1914 – July 17, 2012
Walter Louis Cooks, husband of Jeanette M. Cooks, father of Jeffrey J. Cooks, father-in-Law to Cynthia Cooks (McDonald) and grandfather to Jaclyn and Jillian Cooks passed away peacefully on July 17, 2012. Walter was born in San Mateo on December 5th, 1914.
Gregory John Knapp March 6, 1947 – July 11, 2012
Gregory John Knapp went to be with his beloved Savior on July 11th, 2012, while at his home and surrounded by his family.
Gov. Brown signs high-speed rail bill
Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Wednesday authorizing initial construction of California's $68 billion high-speed rail line.
Glen E. Humphreys January 17, 1916 – July 15, 2012
Glen E. Humphreys passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, July 15th, 2012, at the age of 96. Glen was a native of Blanchester, OH and a resident of Ohio until 1973, when he moved with his wife, Laura, to Hollister.
POTW: Pinky
Pinky is a 2-year-old cat who would be best as an only cat and loves to just sit and relax on your lap or a high place. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since May. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.
