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Scrapbook March 19-23

BIRTHDAY: Peter Musachia: Local World War II veteran Peter Musachia turned 90 years old on March 7. Pete celebrated March 10 at the Westside Grill surrounded by friends and family. Pete fought in World War II and invaded Omaha Beach in the invasion of Normandy on 1944. He is not only a hero to the United States, but he a hero to his family.

Robert “Bob” Strickland February 28, 1969 – March 20, 2012

Robert "Bob" Strickland passed away in Santa Clara County unexpectedly Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at the age of 43.

Sierra LaMar’s father addresses sex offender past

Steve LaMar, father of missing Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar, 15, released a statement Wednesday morning to address the reports of his registration as a sex offender for lewd and lascivious acts with a 14-year-old girl. 

WRESTLING: Gilroy High receives a commendation from Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Mike Wasserman and the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors passed a Resolution on Tuesday, commending the Gilroy High School wrestling team for its record-breaking 2011-12 season, it was announced in a press release from the Supervisor's office.

SOFTBALL: Olvera tosses no-hitter in CHS league opener

Christopher High senior pitcher Aly Olvera efficiently negotiated the Monte Vista Christian lineup with ease, striking out 11 en route to no-hitting the Mustangs and a 5-1 Cougars' victory in the two teams Monterey Bay Athletic League opener Tuesday in Gilroy.

Hundreds gather to pray for missing teen Sierra LaMar

Friends, family and strangers to missing Morgan Hill 15-year-old Sierra LaMar gathered to raise awareness and pray for the teenager’s safe return at a prayer vigil in Morgan Hill Tuesday night.

Daysi

Daysi is a 7-year-old cat who has been declawed, so she would be best as an only cat who stays indoors. She is loving and would make a great lap cat. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since March. If you are interested in adopting an animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.

Lunches that make the grade

It’s a good thing Kaitlyn Tyson doesn’t get to pack her own school lunch box. While getting ready for school last year, Ashley Tyson of Lexington, Ky., asked her daughter what she would like in her lunch.

Missing teen case on “Nancy Grace” show tonight

The case of missing Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar will be featured on tonight’s “Nancy Grace” show on HLN. 

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