Ann G. Dilley
Passed away in Hollister at the age of 97. She was born in Sterling, CO and lived in Hollister since 1997 moving from Durango, CO to be close to her son and his family. She was a member of St. Columba's Catholic Church in Durango, Catholic Daughters, The Garden Club, active ith the Reading Club and was active in the Elks Club in Durango with her husband and a member of The Emblem Club in the Elks.
Claire Dean Greer
Claire was born in Lava Hot Springs, ID. As a youngster he moved to Gilroy with his grandparents. After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and served in WWII as a Steward's Mate Second Class. During that time he became a boxing champ. Claire later came to Paicines in 1966. He retired from Greer Landscaping in 1995. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to dance. He enjoyed many activities as a member of Thousand Trails. His favorite pastime was being with his family. Claire was preceded in death by his infant son Kenneth. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Isabel (Betty) Greer, their 5 children and spouses; Stephen and Louise Greer of Hollister, Tom and Janice Tomasello of Hollister, Michael and Janis Greer of Seligman MO, Robert and Vivian Greer of San Juan Baustista, and John and Patty Marfia of Hollister. He is also survived by his siblings Shirley Barker, Monte and Dennis Ezell all of Paso Robles, and numerous relatives and friends. Claire's legacy continues as a proud "Gramps" to 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He will be remembered for willingly sharing his secret cookie stash with them. Claire lost his battle with a lengthy illness Friday morning with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 18, 2009, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Helen Archibald Johnson
Helen Elizabeth Archibald Johnson, 93, the youngest daughter of Curtis and Viola Prescott Archibald, was a third generation Californian born in San Juan Bautista on the Prescott Ranch. At an early age, her family moved to Martinez, CA, where she attended school before graduating from Alhambra High School in Martinez in 1933. Helen graduated from St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in San Francisco in 1939, and worked 2 ½ years in the obstetrics dept. of Alta Bates Hospital, in Berkeley, CA. She also served with the U.S. Navy Nurse Corp., enlisting in 1941 and serving during World War II, before returning to San Benito County. Her military service included Pearl Harbor, Hawaii shortly after the bombing.
County offers free e-waste recycling event
Santa Clara County residents can bring their unused or broken
Making a cooler, more accessible festival
From a cooling stations to bike parking, the Garlic Festival
County crop revenues fall slightly while yield increases
Santa Clara County farmers produced near $248 million worth of
Thomas Dean Ward
Thomas was a long-time resident of San Martin, CA. He was born in Brawley, CA on January 14, 1938. In 1955, he lied about his age to join the U.S. Navy. In 1963, he married the love of his life, Irene Brown.
Police blotter: Man cited for talking on phone while driving, driving without a license
Troy Anderson, 41, of the 7200 block of Dowdy Street, 4:36 p.m.
Physical fitness accomplishments recognized by president
Debbie Bradshaw started the year with a typical, but important




















