CHS student of the week: Elena Rubio
Each month, the principals of Gilroy and Christopher high schools choose a total of four students (two from GHS and two from CHS) to spotlight. CHS senior Elena Rubio, 17, is this week's Student of the Week.
Interim Gavilan president gets $20,000 for one month
The Gavilan College Board of Trustees Tuesday appointed Dr. Victor Krimsley to serve as interim president of the school for a month while President Steve Kinsella is out on medical leave.
How to protect wild babies
March 20 heralds the arrival of spring and nature is blooming with new life, both floral and faunal. Nesting season also begins and typically continues through August. Unfortunately, every year the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center and other wildlife rehabilitation facilities across the nation receive thousands of baby birds, rabbits and tree squirrels because they have lost their nests or been injured due to yard and home maintenance, such as these three little barn owlets who were knocked out of their nest in a palm tree that was being pruned.
Vacant seat on Arts and Culture Commission
The City of Gilroy is still looking to fill an open seat on the Arts and Culture Commission for the remainder of an unexpired term, which is set to end Dec. 31, 2015. The successful applicant will play a part in stimulating the growth of broad-based arts within the community. Along with the other six members of the Arts and Culture Commission, they will help guide the Recreation Department Staff and City Council on matters pertaining to cultural and artistic activities.
Steven J. Britton September 2, 1959 – March 10, 2013
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013, 12:00 Noon at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Online condolences at www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Sigl, CHS girls hoops team claim winter scholastic award
Christopher High’s girls basketball team posted a 3.66 collective grade-point average to earn the school’s Winter All-Scholastic Team honor, the Cougars announced.
Girls Soccer: MVP Slattery leads long list of local MBL honorees
Gilroy High girls soccer star Taylor Slattery has been named Monterey Bay League Gabilan Division Most Valuable Player, the league announced.
Kristine Ann Barret December 1, 1952 – March 10, 2013
Deceased funeral arrangements: Habing Family Funeral Home.
Reserve a spot on wildflower hikes today
Stay tuned to your local open space authority to stay up-to-date on the latest schedule for the annual Coyote Ridge wildflower hikes.Â
