Sheep ‘Molly’ and ‘Polly’ headed for greener pastures
A pair of neglected sheep that were abandoned Nov. 14 at the Gilroy FFA Farm on Kern Avenue are grazing in greener pastures at the Orland Farm Sanctuary alongside their fellow four-legged refuge from Morgan Hill – Noel the goat – who almost became dinner on Christmas Eve 2011.
Gilroy ballerina shines in ‘Nutcracker’
Are you looking for an entertaining and time-honored way to enrich your holiday season? Tickets are still available for the final weekend of the San Jose Youth Ballet production of “The Nutcracker,” which happens to feature Gilroy ballerina Megan Doyle. The 13-year-old teen dances the role of “Snow Fairy.”
Scrapbook Dec. 3-7, 2012
HONORS: Kahikoleiulu Dudoit: Navy Seaman Recruit Kahikoleiulu Dudoit, a 2011 graduate of Central High School, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Student of the week: Jake Moen
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 sophomore Jake Moen, 16, is this week's Student of the Week.
Cosmo
Cosmo is a 6-year-old cat who has been declawed, so he is an indoor only cat. He is loving, gentle and good with other cats. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since November and would love to find a home. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.
Clifford Boutin December 3, 1923 – November 24, 2012
Clifford Boutin passed away on November 24, 2012, following a short battle with cancer.
Sue Wharton September 18, 1921 – December 1, 2012
Sue Wharton, a former resident of Hollister, passed away from a brief illness in Wheeling, Ill on December 1st, 2012.
Ollie Mae Bernard September 23, 1924 – November 20, 2012
Private cremation to be followed by inurnment at the IOOF Cemetery in Hollister. Full obit and condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com
Donnie Robert Blanton February 26, 1966 – December 2, 2012
The funeral service will be held Saturday December 8th, 2012, at 1:00 P.M., at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral home on 870 San Benito Street in Hollister, CA 95023. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Almanor Fishing Association or Clovis Babe Ruth Baseball in care of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Visit: www.grunnagle.com for condolences