Would you support a retail shopping boycott on Thanksgiving Day?
• No. I personally will not be shopping, but we have freedom of choice and I understand the retailers trying to make money in this downturned economy.
JFK’s sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver dies at 88
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, a champion of the mentally retarded, the
Adopt Lobo
Lobo is a 1-year-old German shepherd mix who is a little shy, but sweet and loves to be pet and go for walks. He is good on a leash and great with larger dogs. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since June. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900. Â
Richard Lloyd Nelson
Born and raised in San Jose, resident of Gilroy for many years, retired Gilroy HS teacher. Beloved husband of Sandi Nelson (Cumming, GA). Devoted father of Jeff Nelson (San Rafael) and Melanie Nelson (San Francisco). Cherished brother of Marcia Gregory and Joan Schuller (Larry) of San Jose. Dear uncle to Travis and Joelle Gregory and Amanda and Molly Schuller. Predeceased by parents, Lloyd and Ruth Nelson. A graduate of Willow Glen HS, he received a B.A. in Music and a Masters Degree in Musical Theatre Conducting from SJSU. He conducted many musicals at San Jose Civic Light Opera and is mourned by the local musical theatre community. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service on Sat., March 6th at 2:00 P.M. at Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave., Gilroy. Donations to the Parkinson's Institute, 675 Almanor Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085-2935
Two Gavlian swimming pools closed for repairs
The two swimming pools at Gavilan College are scheduled for repairs. No one at Gavilan is able to explain the nature of these repairs. Can Red Phone help to answer the question: what is the timeline for the repair work and the target date to reopen the two swimming pools at Gavilan?
Plenty of rain early in season
If it feels like storm clouds have been haunting Gilroy more















