Churches are historical trove for communities
A recent newsletter of the Gilroy United Methodist Church contained an interesting article by Dispatch columnist Kat Teraji. She explained how the daughter of a former pastor (back in 1938) recently donated to the church “a wealth of artifacts and articles” from that time period.
Sandwich generation needs to avoid financial squeeze
Are you a member of the “Sandwich Generation?” This designation - which applies to people caring for their aging parents while supporting their own children - may be applicable to you if you’re either a younger Baby Boomer, born in the late 1950s or early 1960s, or an older member of “Generation X,” born in the mid-1960s. But any way you slice it, being in the “Sandwich” group is probably going to present you with some challenges, particularly of the financial kind - so you’ll need to make the right moves.
County holds public hearing on redrawing district boundaries
On Tuesday, the Santa Clara Board of Supervisors held a public
New CHS faculty member envisions a revitalization of the arts
Our declining economy has had a major effect on the arts. Many
Red Phone: Didn’t receive a county tax bill
"The reason I'm calling is to let people know about their taxes. I did not get my tax bill from the county. I got a phone call from someone who knew me. It was put in their envelope with their tax thing. I feel that this could happen to someone else in Gilroy and they should know about it and know who to call. Their phone number is 808-7900. It is the county's fault, not yours."
Rainy day adventure
When my daughter was very young and the first drops of rain began to fall, she would scramble for her rain boots and slicker, and run out the door. Most of us view a rainy day as time to hunker down, but Vanessa knew it was a perfect occasion to play outdoors. Count on the wisdom of youth to turn a rainy day into an opportunity for adventure.

















