A Veteran Newspaper Woman’s Farewell to the Dispatch
What an incredible quarter century I have spent working for these community newspapers. Twenty five years spent learning, teaching and contributing to producing your local newspaper. I had several mentors over the years, who each had many more years here than I have racked up. They taught me so much about each department, how it works and how they all fit together. Thank you to each and every one of you (you know who you are) for investing in me and making me better. Much of my work was behind the scenes, planning and organizing, making sure everything came together on deadline. I loved every minute of it!
Gilroy Police blotter, June 19-26, 2023
June 19
• A vehicle was reported stolen on the 900 block of Casciano Circle.
• A vehicle was reportedly burglarized on the 900 block of First Street.
• A business was reportedly vandalized on the 7500 block of Monterey Street.
June 20
• A vehicle was reported stolen...
Is surgery needed for a mitral valve prolapse?
Q: I have a prolapsed mitral valve, but I don't have a heart
Red Phone: Jump on the trail, it’s nice
“Dear Red Phone, I noticed the city put in new street lights at Condit Road and East Main Avenue and it looks like they paved a path nearby as well. It’s nice, but who paid for that and where does it go?”
Gavilan Roundup: Dec. 22
Siskiyous and Allan Hancock both created a first half deficits too big for Gavilan to come back from in their tournament match-ups.
Alfonso Chavez
Passed away at age 73, surrounded by family at Palo Alto Veterans Hospital.Survied by his wife of 47 years Frances ,three children Dennis (Kathy) of Gilroy, Gerald (Vicky) of Los Banos and Susan (Michael) Nuno of Los Banos. Proud Grandfather of Amanda (Patrick)Wetzel, Samantha, Halee, Adrian, Brenden, Ciarra, Dillon, Melissa, Sarah, Jason Witts and Chris Bolin. Great grandfather of Myles Wetzel.Surrvied also by 13 brothers and sisters, ranging from California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma. Alfonso served 20+ years in the U.S. Army and retired in 1977, then settled in Morgan Hill with his family. He worked as a Security Guard for two local companies, Monterey Mushroom Co. and Gilroy Foods where he retired. His favorite pass time was fishing with family, brothers-in-law,and friends. He will surely be missed by everyone who loved him. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 from 5-8 pm at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Street in Morgan Hill. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment to follow at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine, CA
