Gilroy Scouts receive religious honors
Monsignor Fran Cilia, vicar general of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose, led a Prayer Service and Catholic Religious Recognition Ceremony March 18 honoring hundreds of assembled participants in area scouting programs: Cub-Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Sea Scouts, Girl Scouts and Camp Fire. Eight Gilroy girls were among those honored at St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica in San Jose.
New technology and parents don’t always mix well
My parents just got new iPads. Now before you wonder why I’m telling you this, let me just say one thing. My parents are no technological wizards – but they aren’t afflicted with a disease I like to call we-think-we’re-technological-whiz-kids-but-really-we-don’t-know-a-thing-about-technology-and-can-barely-use-the-TV-remote.
Newspapers can thrive with digital journalism
Millard Hoyle was the publisher of the Hollister Free Lance many years ago. He was a man well known and well liked in the San Benito County community, and he had a big influence on me going into journalism. Hoyle knew that if a community newspaper like the Free Lance is going to be successful, it needs to serve the public good by informing citizens with local news and providing a forum for diverse local opinion.
Pride 2012: McAlpine Lake puts stock in the wild
This and other feature stories appear in the Tuesday edition of the Hollister Free Lance. Pick up a copy today.
Marty: Economic activity, the missing element
According to the San Benito County Crop Report, the 2009 gross value of the county’s five crop and livestock categories was $243.3 million. That’s impressive. Agriculture in all its forms and related jobs is a vital local industry. However, the biggest “business” of San Benito County residents is commuting – people getting into a car, bus or train and going to work elsewhere so they can make a lot more money.
Students confront the roots of bullying
In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, the Si, Se Puede! Learning Center and Community Media Access Partnership hosted an event Thursday that focused on the issue of bullying in the community.
Column: First 5K; what’s the ‘K’ mean?
Morgan Hill — I am not a runner. Let’s get that out of the way first. I have no desire whatsoever to move my legs quickly for fun. Hiking, yes – running, no. Carrying 30 extra pounds around doesn’t help either.
Baseball: Behind Adams, Gavilan silences Hartnell
Gavilan College pitcher Shea Adams said he woke up Monday morning feeling a bit under the weather. After his masterpiece on the bump Monday afternoon, Hartnell College hitters probably wished the right hander had stayed in bed and far, far away from the field.
