‘Back to school’ goes ‘Back to the Future’
My favorite time of the year (besides spring, Christmas and White Sale) is right now. The air is crisping up - or maybe that’s just my hair in all this heat. Why is it when you’re ready for woolen jumpers, frosty pumpkins and high school football games (OK, I’m never really ready for that last one), the weather suddenly goes berserk and hits us with triple digit temps?
Seniors have stories to share – if we listen
After my last column detailing the finger-lickin’ goodness found at Gilroy’s famous Garlic Festival, I was contacted by the program director at Live Oak Adult Day Services, who asked if I’d be interested in swinging by to visit the seniors and share the details.
Mt. Madonna Challenge a success despite early scare
An early morning accident on Highway 152 threatened to derail the 38th Annual Bill Flodberg Mt. Madonna Challenge. But for the extreme runners taking part in the grueling challenge, a little thing like a road closure wasn’t going to stop them from reaching the race.
Dog’s funky toenail needs to be trimmed, kept short
Q: Bratford, our Morgan Hill fieldhound (aka: mutt), broke a toenail two months ago. It really didn’t hurt him, but the new nail grew out crooked and it points up in the air. It looks goofy, and I’m more worried that it might get bumped or caught on the carpet when he runs around. Can this nail be trimmed and straightened to grow normally again?
Discovery Center goes beyond counseling
Although there are many mental health care providers in the South Valley, one of them may be unique. Besides the individual and couples therapy provided, Discovery Counseling Center (16275 Monterey Road, suite C) reaches out to the community through many free programs.
Learn the 2-over-1
Last time we talked about the bidding slam. It is more exciting because the stakes are very high, requiring a total of 33 points between your two hands … or a really fantastic distributional fit (37-plus points for a grand slam). The real key to slam bidding is communication between the two partners. One of the better tools to get to game (or slam) is the 2-over-1 convention, which is recommended by Larry Cohen and Audrey Grant.
SBHS grad plays in first pro baseball game for Hawaiian team
Tyler Provost, a San Benito High School and Gavilan College graduate, recently played in his first professional baseball game.
Groups to host health workshop in Hollister
The San Benito County Business Council, BenitoLink and the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau are hosting a workshop for businesses and community members on local resources and changes to health care services, insurance and policies, according to a statement from the business council.
Photos: LULAC holds health fair Saturday
The League of United Latin American Citizens hosted a health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Fourth and Monterey streets. The free event included health education booths offering fitness, nutrition and health screenings, along with dental and eye care. It also included medical and health speakers and Fitness Zumba presentations for all ages. The event was a partnership of the San Benito Medical Association, LULAC, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and the San Benito Health Foundation.
New publisher takes helm at Free Lance
Your longtime community newspaper is moving forward in a new era with a fresh leader at the helm.
