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Though they didn’t look like it, the San Benito County veteran and the Montana man were brothers. Not in the traditional sense of the word since Hollister resident Vince Luna was a self-described “little Mexican kid” and his friend, Mark Hinkle, hailed from the west and was blond and blue-eyed.

HONORS: Katelynn Moeller: Air Force Airman Katelynn Moeller graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Sadie is a 5-year-old gray and white shorthair who came to Pet Friends as a young cat with her sister Brandy. Brandy found a forever home, and now Sadie is hoping to be adopted. She is shy, but warms up with treats and would love the company of a male kitty friend to liven her spirits. If you would like to meet her, call (831) 634-1191 or visit PetFriends.org.

Tux came to Pet Friends with her buddy Flame last year as abandoned cats. Flame was adopted recently, and Tux should also have a home of her own. She is an adult cat (and eligible for the reduced adoption fee for adult cats), litter box trained and ready for a sunny spot on the floor of her new home. She is ok with the other cats here at Pet Friends, and seems to be non-aggressive with the other cats. Tux is moderately playful, and not an "Underfoot" kind of cat. She might be ok with dogs, and she did seem to adapt to the Pet Friends environment fairly quickly. She will come with her shots, and already spayed; all set for a happy life with a new family. If Tux seems like the cat for you, please call or visit Pet Friends to come see her. See our new website at http://www.petfriends.org/, or call us at 831-634-1191. If you'd like to just come by and help Tux (and other cats and dogs) pass the time waiting for their forever home. Pet Friends welcomes volunteers who would like to help socialize cats and dogs. Walking the dogs is always needed, and cats love to play with the people who visit. See our website for  additional information on volunteering with Pet Friends.

HONORS: Thomas Walsh: Air Force Airman Thomas Walsh graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake was reported at 8:52 p.m. near Hollister, according to the U.S. Geological Society.

Creative, unique and inventive are understated adjectives when describing “Priscilla Queen Of The Desert.” The line “pushing the envelope” was made for this show, a production where the star is the award-winning costumes by Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner and a bus, which comes onstage and helps an out-of-the-box story unfold. Written by Stephen Elliott and Allan Scott, directed by Simon Phillips and choreography by Ross Coleman, this jukebox musical uses pop songs as its score and romps through a story that has great humor and - at times - heart-wrenching moments.

At the Diablo Room at Ridgemark, Pet Friends will present the "Raining Cats and Dogs" Fashion Show and Luncheon. We will feature fashions from local stores, along with a luncheon, No Host Bar, and Drawings for prize baskets. Tickets are $25 each, and are available from She's, Postal Graphics, Ridgemark, and Pet Friends. The luncheon begins at 11:00 on March 10th, and all proceeds go to support Pet Friends Rescue and Shelter, and the Hays-Stratton Spay and Neuter Clinic.

This week’s Pet of the Week is Moby (86344), an 8 year old Chihuahua mix who loves to give kisses! A quick and motivated learner, Moby enjoys mastering new tricks and showing them off. If you’re looking for a smart and snuggly guy to accompany you on neighborhood strolls, Moby is your guy! Visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, or call (408) 262-2133.

Three weeks after the Garlic Festival reported $18,000 in cash missing from their ticket booth, the alleged embezzlement continues to be actively investigated by Gilroy Police.