Scrapbook Dec. 28, 2014-Jan. 3, 2015
HONORS: Stephanie Wan: More than 3,000 students graduated from Tufts University on May 18, 2014 during a university-wide commencement ceremony with public policy expert Anne Marie Slaughter as the speaker. The graduates from the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering included Stephanie Wan, of Morgan Hill, with a bachelor's degree. Tufts University, located on three Massachusetts campuses in Boston, Medford/Somerville and Grafton, and in Talloires, France, is recognized among the premier research universities in the United States.
Search continues for Aromas-San Juan trustee
Aromas-San Juan Unified School District trustees are still looking to fill a board position that opened in late November.
Kids in the Kitchen
In this corner, weighing in at approximately 50 pounds and an imposing height of 4 feet 5 inches tall, is spunky Alexis Higgins. In the opposite corner, 18 other kids (ages 8 to 13), and three absolutely intimidating judges. The challenge: knock the socks off the judges with the best dish they have ever tasted and win the hearts of America.
Students learn history from the trenches
It is a gray, wet afternoon as rain drips through the redwoods on the Mount Madonna School (MMS) campus. A group of 10th- and 11th-grade students are spotted bustling outside of their classroom, full of nerves and anticipation. Most are adorned in camouflage with black smudges of paint under their eyes. To the casual observer it might appear that these students are preparing for a theatrical production. In reality, this is the beginning of a reenactment of trench warfare and is the culmination of a unit examining World War I in teacher Amy Neff's social studies course.
‘I look forward with enthusiasm’ to each new painting
Artist Maralyn Miller has been captivated with painting for 65 years. She has painted in oils, acrylics and pastels, but the last few years has been doing pastels more often. Much of her art revolves around California landscapes done in a representative style.
County fair asks for community help with 2015 theme
The San Benito County Fair is looking for some creative help from the community on choosing its 2015 theme.
Sheriff’s office alerts locals of IRS phone scam
The San Benito County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a large Internal Revenue Service phone scam going on since March.
Arson suspect accepts plea deal for 12 years in prison
A Hollister man accused in a series of arson cases has accepted a plea deal in the matters and was sentenced to 12 years in prison, according to authorities.
Pieology celebrates grand opening
Albert Einstein said “creativity is contagious, pass it on,” which is the idea behind Gilroy’s newest pizzeria, Pieology, 6955 Camino Arroyo, Suite 30. Customers will enjoy custom artisan-style pizzas, flash-fired in less than five minutes. You create your own from unlimited toppings and all at one price. Owners James Yeung and Manny Gharahgozloo invite you to take a look at pieology.com and stop by for a pizza of your choosing.
What’s the buzz on honey bees?
Lions and tigers and bees, oh my! They sting and they’re scary. We avoid them if possible, and we try to shoo them away if they come near us. If they sting it hurts, and for people who are allergic, a bee sting can be fatal. It is not unreasonable to not want them around.
