Marty: Thank God for sinners
Thank God for California’s sinners. I don’t mean sinners in the biblical sense. I mean sinners in the political correctness sense – people who smoke, drink alcohol, spend easily, eat too much, drive vehicles that get only few miles per gallon, and use a lot of energy, among other nasty habits that are all perfectly legal. If it were not for these societal sinners, our public institutions would be flat broke because the state has built a tax system that often relies on those sinners for income. In FY 2010-2011, the California Board of Equalization (BOE) racked up total revenues of $53.7 billion from the taxes they administer.
Golf: San Juan Oaks hires new golf pro
San Juan Oaks Golf Club named its new head golf professional this month, promoting Professional Golf Association member Scott Adams to the position.
Christians pray for unity
In the Gospel of John, Jesus told his followers: “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I love you, so must you love one another.” A scholar has estimated that there are some 34,000 separate Christian denominations, and so this commandment seems to have been broken 34,000 times.
Softball: Young Rams look to rebound
After back-to-back losing seasons, the Gavilan College softball team has a bright outlook on 2013.
It’s a great time for soup
Although spring is a month away, we have plenty of cold days ahead. Hot soup can be a good cure for those brisk evenings still ahead. I enjoy many varieties of soup, but one that will always hold a place in my heart is Italian Lentil Soup.
Quiet cockatiel should be checked by vet
Q: Our cockatiel, Megalo, has become quiet lately. His appetite is good and his droppings look normal. But he hasn't been singing much since we returned from a vacation trip. All he wants to do is sit on his perch and ruffle up his feathers. Our guy has always been a talkative bird, so I think he might be sick. Should we take him for a checkup?
Baseball: Barron tosses shutout as Gavilan wins sixth straight
Erik Barron pitched a five-hit shutout to lead Gavilan College’s baseball team to a 3-0 home win over De Anza on Tuesday.
Baseball: Rams sweep Falcons, go to 5-1
Gabe Katich pitched seven strong innings, and Kenny Hall and Brandt Burns drove in two runs each to lead Gavilan College’s baseball team to a 6-1 victory over West Hills College on Saturday at Keith Scrivner Field in Coalinga.
