David G. Serrano February 21, 1920 – February 18, 2013
Celebration of Bob’s life will be held at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home in Hollister. Visitation will be on Friday, February 22, 2013, from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. There will be a blessing on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at 11:30 A.M. In lieu of lowers, the family requests donations be made to the VFW, Leslie L. Garrett Post 6359, c/o Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home, 870 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA 95023. To send condolences visit www.grunnagle.com
UNFI delays opening to Feb., dozens out of work
GILROY—United Natural Foods, Inc., the $6 billion-strong natural foods distribution firm set to open in Gilroy within weeks with promises of upwards of 500 jobs will instead delay the start of business until February and lay off dozens of workers, some of whom began work today, the Dispatch has learned.
Updated: Family sets up account for funeral expenses
Family members of Tara Romero, 14 of Morgan Hill, are seeking donations to offset the costs of her funeral, and set up a Wells Fargo account to which anyone can contribute.
Master Gardener: Time to thin fruit trees
One of the best things about gardening in Santa Clara County is that, no matter how big your garden or how long you’ve been doing it, you get the sense that we’re all in it together. A heat wave can wilt a single patio garden tomato as easily a 100-foot row of lettuce. Aphids don’t care if you’ve been gardening for 30 years or just planted kale for the first time with your fingers crossed. They will find you! And so it goes with fruit trees when spring rolls around. Whether you have acres of orchards or a lone apricot in the backyard, it’s time to start thinking about thinning your fruit.
Day care teacher pleads no contest to attempting to drug kids
The Hollister woman who tried to slip a sleep-aid drug into children’s drinks at the Morgan Hill day care facility where she worked pleaded no contest to attempted child endangerment at South County Courthouse Thursday.
