Hazel Eleanor Marr Gregory Abbadie January 10, 1925 – August 31, 2013
Hazel was born in San Francisco to parents, Magdalene Reeves Young and Alexander Gordon Marr, immigrants from Scotland.
UPDATED: Initiative to focus on improving health of South County residents
Santa Clara County officials this week announced the creation of a new leadership team for the “South County: United for Health” effort to improve the health of residents in Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy, and surrounding areas.
David L. Armijo July 16, 1944 – August 28, 2013
Family and friends are invited to attend his service at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home on Saturday, September 7th, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., located at 870 San Benito St. in Hollister. The reception will immediately follow at the family’s home in Hollister. To send condolences: www. grunnagle.com.
Pastor is new Chamber CEO
Associate Pastor Mark Turner of South Valley Community Church announced to his congregation Sunday that he accepted the position of CEO for the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce.
Alice N. Mixter September 20, 1922 – August 29, 2013
The memorial will be held at 7:00 P.M., Sept. 3,2013, at Calvary Baptist Church in Hollister. Friends and family are invited. Donations can be sent to Calvary Baptist Church, 1900 Highland Drive, Hollister, CA 95023 for a student scholarship memorial fund, or c/o Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home, 363 7th St., Hollister, CA 95023. Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com
Rotary Club Bikefest Saturday at CCC
Local young cyclists will get to brush up on their bicycle skills and participate in other challenging, fun activities at the Second Annual Rotary Club Kids Bikefest Sept. 7 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center.
New apartments provide permanent housing for chronically homeless
On Thursday afternoon, those attending the grand opening ceremony of the $8 million, 26-studio Gilroy Sobrato Apartments had the chance to visit the property and take a peek at the brand new building that boasts energy efficient and environmentally friendly features.
Prep Football: CHS fundraiser cards give wrong location for opener
Fundraiser cards sold for the Christopher High football team were printed with the wrong information for the season opener.
Prep Field Hockey: Gilroy’s trio of upperclassmen look to keep future of squad alive
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of prep previews the Dispatch will be running leading up to the start of the season. We will focus on a different sport and team each week.





















