Native tribe wins accolades at Pinnacles
The Amah Mutsun Tribal Band has received national recognition for its work at Pinnacles National Park in collaborating with the Universities of California, Santa Cruz and Berkeley to conduct two research projects that took an innovative approach to habitat restoration. The projects integrated traditional Native American land management practices with contemporary techniques to restore and protect the natural and cultural processes in the unique California grassland system.
Gwendolyn Barbara (Toombs) Altenburg-Gillott April 19, 1919 – February 23, 2013
A Memorial Mass is scheduled for 1:00 P.M., on Friday, March 8th, 2013 at St. Mary's Church in Gilroy, followed by a gathering out at the ranch, per her wishes. Donations may be made to the charity o! f your choice, or to St. Joseph's Family Center in Gilroy. For online condolences go to habingfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Hoops: Rams men drop 14th straight, wrap season 3-21
Gavilan College’s men’s basketball team ended the season with a 71-52 home loss to Hartnell on Friday.
Cecelia Palmira (Cunha) Berry March 20, 1910 – February 16, 2013
A memorial Mass is scheduled for Friday, March 8th 2013, at 1:00 P.M., at St. Mary's Church in Gilroy, followed by a gathering at the family ranch on New Ave. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley. Online condolences at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com
James Augustus Mammini December 12, 1941 – February 22, 2013
A short service will be (was) held on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy at 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Lisa Seifert Memorial Fund, in care of St. Catherine Parish, 17400 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com. In addition, his life will be celebrated with a potluck at the San Martin Lion’s Hall on Saturday, March 16, 2013, from 2:00-5:00 P.M.
Adopt Krystal
Krystal is a 7-year-old cat who is sweet, loves to be pet and would make a great lap cat. She would be best with older cats and adults. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since early January. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.
CHS Aquatic Center receives Award of Excellence
City Public Information Officer Joe Kline announced today that the City of Gilroy has received an Award of Excellence from the California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) for the Christopher High School Aquatic Center, which is located on the campus at Day Road.
Civil Grand Jury application deadline extended
The Honorable Brian C. Walsh, Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara has extended the application deadline for the 2013-14 Civil Grand Jury to Friday, March 22, 2013.
