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Thomas Francis Barry

Thomas Francis Barry was born December 22, 1923, the 2nd of 8 children in Queens, NY. He began his career in the banking business there, in Queens, working part time at age 16. Tom joined the Navy at age 18. He was stationed in Hollister during WWII, serving in Torpedo Squadron 33. His sea duty included the closing battles against Japan. He met and married his wife of 64 years, May Weatherly, while stationed here. Tom worked in the Hollister National Bank for many years. Later he helped start San Benito Bank where he worked until retirement. He was an avid tennis player into his 70s and was an ice hockey fan, enjoying watching the Sharks with May. Tom enjoyed creating and painting miniature soldiers and other figures.

City contemplates land annexation

The Gilroy City Council is still contemplating moving forward with plans to annex parcels of land outside city limits. A Gilroy Sports Park expansion project and an amendment to the Wren/Hewell residential development are two projects under discussion. Upon approval by council, the projects would...

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Leslie Palmerlee August 5, 1943 – May 16, 2013

A celebration of Leslie's life will be held among family later this summer. Donations may be made in her name to Gentiva Hospice, 2055 Gateway Place, Suite 600, San Jose, CA 95110. Online condolences at www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com  

Land-use initiative supporters turn focus to 2024

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Organizers of a statewide land-use initiative, which includes the support of some South County officials, announced Feb. 18 that they are now eyeing the 2024 ballot. The “Our Neighborhood Voices” initiative seeks to amend the California Constitution to allow local land-use and zoning laws to...

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