Four paws, two feet, one team: Nonprofit group provides service dogs, training to veterans with disabilities
The slogan of Operation Freedom Paws—”Four paws, two feet, one team”—rings true for veteran Chris Ramirez, a local Marine Corps sergeant who is now currently suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The nonprofit organization matched him with his service dog, Bobby, last June and provided training support
Reverse sneezing could be allergy, infection
Q: My friend told me that her labradoodle, Frank, has been diagnosed with “reverse sneezing.” I have never heard a dog sneeze. Is this really sneezing? What causes this?
Wine tasting is an experience that brings people together
Wine tasting is more than taking a swig and gulping it down. For that, there’s whiskey. But for most of us oenophiles, wine tasting is an experience to be savored and enjoyed with all of our senses – an experience that includes selecting the perfect wine, swirling the glass to release the aromas and savoring the flavors. The experience is heightened when shared with good friends or someone special. More than anything, it’s the sharing of wine that brings people together and can turn a special occasion into a night of romance.
Crunch Time: Summer’s over; time to go back to school
First let me say that this column is probably more for me than anything else, so please forgive me in advance as I take a few column inches to reflect on my time doing something that I love.
This week marks the final time that...
Phidgety About History
Inspiration for delving into Gilroy’s history comes from many quarters: the books of Claudia Salewske, Teddy Goodrich and Elizabeth Barratt; bits of conversation with friends, glimpses of old photographs—and reading messages on “Remembering Gilroy” (go to https://www.facebook.com/about/groups and type “Remembering Gilroy” in the search box at top right). Started by Kathleen Chavez, people chime in with a wide range of memories about Gilroy.
UPDATED: Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero arrested for gun possession at New York airport
The pride of Gilroy, current interim WBC welterweight champion boxer Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, 30, was packing more than a powerful punch Thursday morning when he was arrested at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport and charged with illegally traveling with an unloaded pistol and three unloaded high-capacity bullet magazines.
First Harvest Moon Ball brought out glitterati
The first annual Harvest Moon Gala, last Saturday night, celebrated one of Gilroy’s most important businesses, St. Louise Hospital’s completion of the emergency department renovation and two new breast care centers. The community’s glitterati, many in ball gowns and tuxedos, showed up in force at Guglielmo Winery where the fundraising cocktail party and dinner were held.
