Youth Cheerleading: Browns sending two squads to Nationals
GILROY—The Gilroy Browns cheerleaders are headed to Florida.
Athletes of the Week: Nov. 28
Each week we will recognize one area male and female athlete for their performances. This week's are:
A Pioneering Woman
Although Geoffrey Chaucer may have been correct when he wrote “time waits for no man,” he never met Hollister’s own Renette Torres. Torres, 85, said she feels decades younger then she is and the concept of “time” has played a critical role in Torres’ interesting and productive life.
Adopt William
William is a 5-month-old terrier who is sweet, energetic and loves to play fetch. He is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. For more information, call (408) 686-3900.
Prep Sports: Rugby rookie McPolin inks with Lindenwood
GILROY—On Friday, Christopher’s Carly McPolin signed her letter of intent to play rugby next season at Lindenwood University. The thing is, McPolin has never played a game of rugby in her life.
City moves forward with auto mall improvement plan
Gilroy Mayor Don Gage is bullish about the new car business. He’s optimistic that if the city chips in for traffic improvements, new signs and beautification at and around the local auto mall, the city will get a bigger cut in sales tax revenue as the dealerships prosper from a boost in customers.
Feds continue to investigate plane crash that claimed two near Gilroy
Federal officials are continuing to investigate the cause of a small plane crash near Gilroy earlier this month that claimed the life of both occupants—including a 69-year-old Gilroy man and his 18-year-old granddaughter.
A warm ‘thank you’ from your local paper
All around the country, families and friends are gathering to celebrate Thanksgiving. Here at the Gilroy Dispatch, we’re celebrating too.
