Prep Football: Defense sets the stage for Mustangs’ second win
GILROY—Gilroy capitalized on a pair of first half turnovers and cruised to a 27-0 win over visiting Alisal Friday night.
Joyce Scales Orr
Joyce Terry Scales Orr, 67, of Hollister died at the William and Inez Mabie Skilled Nursing Facility from complications of SCA. Joyce was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to Dr. and Mrs. James Webb Scales. She grew up in Starkville, MS, where she earned a B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Mississippi State University. She lived most of her adult life in Pensacola, Florida, where she taught various grades and subjects from K-6. She resided in Hollister for the past seven years. Joyce is survived by her three children (and spouses); daughter Terry Eymann (Dale) of Hollister, CA, son James Orr (Natassia) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and daughter Kristen Orr of Pensacola, FL; six grandchildren, Natalie, Bennett, Cassie, Jack, Andrew and Alexander; as well as her three brothers, James Scales (Lala) of Macon, GA, Paul Scales (Audrey) of Starkville, MS, and Robert David Scales (Beverly) of Meridian, MS. A memorial service was held at 2:00 P.M. on June 18th at First Presbyterian Church of Hollister, with Interment to follow late June in Pensacola, FL.
David Mendez Sr.
Passed away at his home in Los Banos on Thursday, March 27, 2008 after a short illness. Husband of Lucy Mendez of Los Banos and son of the late Paul Mendez Sr. and Sofia Corral. Father of David Mendez Jr., Michael Mendez and Paul Mendez all of Los Banos. Brother of Betty Mendez Cortez (Leo) of Los Banos and the late Paul Mendez Jr. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a native of Gilroy. and he graduated from Gilroy High School in 1972 and was a Navy Veteran from 1974 – 1978. He attended Gavilan College for 2 years. David enjoyed playing sports and he was very active in youth sports. He will always will remembered for his awesome smile. To see David smiling and dancing, go to youtube.com and enter David Mendez Gilroy.
Calfire suspends open burning in the region
Citing "the extreme menace of wildfire and its potential to destroy life, property, and natural resources" following continued dry conditions, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection last week suspended open burning in many areas of the state, including San Benito County.
Mildred Hildegard Barth Stout May 22, 1938 – June 6, 2013
A funeral to honor her life will be held at the LDS chapel in Gilroy, Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, at 10:00 A.M. A viewing will be in the Relief Society room at 9:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS missionary program. Online condolences at www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com
Soccer: Pair of CHS boys earn first-team all-league honors
Christopher High’s boys soccer team was rewarded for its strong season when coaches recently voted a pair of Cougars to the All-Monterey Bay League Pacific Division First Team.
Get your amateur radio license
Get ready to ham it up, as amateur radio license testing will take place Saturday inside the El Toro Room at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center, located at 17000 Monterey Road in Morgan Hill.
