Students support reforestation in Africa
Lent is the great Christian period of preparation for Easter. Observed in many different ways, the tradition at St. Mary Catholic School in Gilroy is to involve students in a service project, a chance to reach beyond themselves to help someone else.
Understanding the strong two club convention
Let’s explore some rare – but wonderful – hands. Holding 22 or more HCP, open the bidding with an artificial two clubs bid - even holding zero clubs! Crazy, but artificial AND forcing! This is the strong two club convention. There are two mainstream forms for responder's bid - both artificial and forcing.
Roman Catholics celebrate World Day of the Sick
In 1992, Pope John Paul II instituted a new feast day for Roman
‘Sonia Flew’: Love, heartbreak and sacrifice
The late '50s and early '60s was a volatile time in Cuban
A look at routine vaccinations for felines
Q: Our cat, Princess, is 17 years old and for the past three years has never gone outside. Our veterinarian sent us a reminder that she needs vaccination boosters. Is it really all that necessary for her to get these shots, considering her age and living conditions?
Learning from time spent in Mom’s kitchen
When I was growing up, our family sat down to the dinner table for a feast of Mom’s cooking nearly every night. My brother and I may have sought out our softie father anytime punishment was required, but Mom was the go-to for a homemade meal or treat.
Wasserman for supe, Escoto for ed board
When it comes to two county races, the right choices are obvious
Disco dancing and more with the Energizer baby
If you've been hanging around this column awhile, you'll recall



