GECA students school the SAT
As if their 926 Academic Performing Index Score doesn't already merit bragging rights (California's benchmark is 800), four students in the Dr. TJ Owens Early College Academy - an alternative high school known as GECA located on the campus of Gavilan College at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd - schooled the SAT.
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.
Great Garlic Cook-off finalists revealed
With past champions touting concoctions such as Stacked Steak Napoleon on Garlic Paper with Asparagus, Radicchio, Shiitakes and Stilton; Warm Weather Watermelon Crabmeat Kissed South Seas Soup; or Spicy Garlic Butter Cookies with Garlic Goat Cheese and Honey; the Great Garlic Festival Recipe Contest and Cook-Off is no stranger to edgy ingredient mash-ups.
Gilroy art exhibit features ‘Legacy of the Silenced’
Angela Medina, a Gilroy Early College Academy Class of 2025 student, this week announced the launch of an art exhibit titled “Unveiling: The Legacy of the Silenced.” The special exhibit will be open exclusively on March 15, 22 and 29 at The Neon Exchange,...
