You’ve got a (Pet) Friend
The five-acre plot of land off Buena Vista Road in Hollister appears an unlikely place for second chances. However, for the four-legged residents of Pet Friends, it’s just that.
Fire chief Dale Foster announces retirement
After working in Gilroy for more than seven years, Gilroy Fire Department Chief Dale Foster announced his retirement Thursday.  This time, Foster is determined to "retire for real," referring to his retirement from San Jose Fire Department in 2003 before his move to Gilroy.  "I’ll miss being involved in so many things relating to public safety, and I'll miss the people I’ve worked with and dealt with in this job," Foster said.  Foster, a Morgan Hill resident, said he loves the Gilroy community and plans to stay involved with all things Gilroy and Morgan Hill.  As for the fire department, Foster believes they'll be just fine without him.  "I think the fire department is on a good track right now, and I think the future is good for the the department and the City," he said.  In his retirement, Foster plans to travel, enjoy time with his wife and "basically do whatever I want."  Foster's last day with the department is August 17.  Foster graduated from Oregon State University, where he worked part-time at a fire station in Oregon while going to school. Foster said in 2005 that the experience sparked a love for firefighting that has lasted more than 30 years.  He joined San Jose Fire Department in 1972 after fulfilling his U.S. Navy reserve commitment and stayed there 32 years.  He rose through the ranks to engineer, then captain then in 1996 to battalion chief in, then to deputy chief, and finally, in 2000 to assistant chief.
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Gerald “Jerry” E. Teaderman April 3, 1934 – November 3, 2013
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be sent to either the Humane Society or one of our two local animal shelters: Town Cats of Morgan Hill or Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter (FOSMAS). Deceased's funeral arrangements : Johnson Funeral Home.
Thelma L. (Jones) St. John February 12, 1925 – May 31, 2012
Thelma L. (Jones) St. John passed away in Salinas at the age of 87. She was born and raised in Hollister and lived in Salinas for many years.
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Youth Wrestling: Mar Gymnasium Project reaches goal
GILROY—Gilroy Unified School District granted a deadline extension to raise funds for the Bert Mar Gymnasium Project, but it turns out it wasn’t needed.
