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Roy Albert Summers Jr. died at his Gilroy residence on October 5, 2009. He was born in Dinuba, CA to Roy Albert Summers and Loucylle Marie Summers who preceded him in death. Roy was a horseshoer for 50 years. Initially introduced to the shoeing of horses by his father and grandfather, Roy became a professional farrier and went on to receive his certification in Corrective Farrier Science at Arizona State University. He shod horses in AZ, NV, OR, and CA both on and off racetracks. People enjoyed his humor, wit, and the many stories of his horseshoeing adventures. Roy had a genuine love for horses. He once told his mother as a small child, "People aren't pretty - HORSES are pretty!" Even after he retired he would stop by his former customers' barns and feed carrots to his "old friends." His life revolved around the hoses he shod, the horses he owned and always, his beloved dogs. He is survived by two sisters and a brother - Shene Kouretas (Gilroy, CA), Dwight Summers (San Martin, CA), Karen Mastin (Woodbridge, VA), five nephews and two nieces. He will be dearly missed.

The annual return of Calfire air attack planes at the Hollister Municipal Airport signals an earlier-than-normal start to the wildfire season, to which newly appointed Battalion Chief Josh Nettles and his crew are ready to respond at a moment’s notice.

Gracey is a 6-year-old German shepherd who is sweet, well-behaved and good on a leash. She loves attention and like give hugs and kisses. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since December and would love to find a forever home. If you are interested in adopting an animal, please call (408) 686-3900.

Can someone explain to the Community of Gilroy and me why the Gilroy Police Department does not have an independent Internal Affairs Office that is not run solely by Chief Denise J. Turner? That seems to be like having the fox watching over the hen house and may be ripe for scandal and lawlessness. The U.S. Attorney General and even our own President have called for major overhauls of the police departments across our country. Police dispatcher explained that the reason is that they (GPD) were a small department. I find this very disturbing given that the Police Department consumes 45 percent ($54 million) of all revenue collected ($120 million) by the City of Gilroy.

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A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Morgan Hill, CA on Friday, January 25, 2013, at 10:00 A.M. Condolences may be left at http://www.johnsonfuneralhomeMH.com