Gavilan Football: 4 Rams sign letters of intent
GILROY — The dream of moving on to a four-year institution came to fruition for four Gavilan football players Wednesday.
Livestock Market owner: ‘You can’t feed yourself out of a drought’
For cattle ranchers in San Benito County and the Central Valley, the recent drought takes the meaning of “thinning the herd” to a new level.
A perfect Valentine’s treat: Homemade truffles
For many, Valentine's Day means purchasing candy for your loved ones. Many years ago, candy was made in the home. I have an appreciation for this largely lost home art, which I hope this week can have a resurrection with recipes for chocolate truffles.
When Harry met Laurie (the Catholic burglar)
I met my husband when I was burglarizing his house. Or maybe I was robbing it. Is there a difference? I mean, in “Law & Order” - which I watch all the time because I am slowly morphing into my 92-year-old grandmother; another column entirely - um, in “Law & Order” they say burglary. But then I've heard some say robbery. Also? Homicide - but I'm very, very certain that did not come into play the night I met Harry.
Valentine’s Day combines pagan and Christian elements
Well, it could be merely a coincidence, but the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose has chosen Feb. 15 for its annual Wedding Anniversary Celebration. San Jose's St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica (880 S. Market St.) will host a special Mass for all couples observing their fifth (or less), 25th, 40th and 50th (or more) years of marriage. Couples will renew wedding vows, receive a blessing from Bishop Patrick McGrath, get a certificate marking the occasion and enjoy a reception afterward. All of this occurs on the day after Valentine's Day.
Marty: Ridgemark’s plan turns to vapor with Gabilan holes 11-18
File this one under, “Another environmental solution runs into fiscal reality.” That file is gaining size as small plans and schemes – some proposed by people who don’t have two nickels to rub together and who never made one thin dime – come face to face with the average bank account in San Benito County.
Ridgemark to close holes 11-18 on Gabilan Course
Ridgemark investor Alex Kehriotis confirmed to the Free Lance on Monday that holes 11 through 18 of the Gabilan Course at Ridgemark Golf & Country Club will be closed by the spring or early summer.
Gavilan Roundup: Jan.3
Gavilan coach Neal Andrade said he was confident pitcher Matt Oxner would keep his team in games this season. It looks like he was right.
Marty: The sports shows say I must be a racist
I thought that Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman acted like a first-class jerk after making a great play to seal the win during the Seahawk – 49er playoff game, but I just found out by watching several sports shows that I only feel that way because he is black and I’m a racist.
