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‘Fiddler on the Roof’: Full of tradition

July 9, 2013

The audience at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse received South Valley's Civic Theatre production of “Fiddler on the Roof” - the final production of the season - with well deserved kudos. If this is an example of what is coming next season, run – don't walk – to purchase next season’s tickets. This was an extremely well done show with an excellent cast. This wonderful piece of theatre is reincarnated with exuberance and energy, and is a joy to watch.

Sid saves the day after accident streak

July 5, 2013

There aren’t too many things that can make you feel worse than when you do something really, really stupid. Lately, I think I have captured first prize in the stupid competition. I can only hope that things come in groups of three and that I don’t have to worry for a while.

You’ve got your empty chairs in the middle of the road and a no-kink hose

July 5, 2013

Cruising through downtown on the way to the Times’ office, I had to wonder what visitors or newbies thought when they saw the chairs lined up in the middle of Monterey Street. “What kind of a crazy town is this?,” they must ask themselves. Well, it’s a crazy good hometown, tradition-laden-Fourth-of-July-parade-every-year town – and people come from all over to enjoy the nostalgic and patriotic feeling that comes with it. Uncle Sam would be proud of Morgan Hill.

Mormon Spanish branch opening in Gilroy

July 3, 2013

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has a large presence in the South Valley. With multiple wards (congregations) in South San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister, the LDS Church plays an important part in the local communities. Recently, the Gilroy location of the Gavilan Spanish branch was announced, giving more opportunities for Spanish-speakers to take part in LDS worship and other activities.

Artists add to beauty to community

July 2, 2013

What makes the Gilroy community attractive to so many artists? Almost every artist I have spoken with has mentioned the beauty of our land and our family friendly atmosphere. After living in Santa Cruz for four years, artists David and Dyanne Hofstad looked for a place to raise their two young sons. They settled in Gilroy and have lived here for more than 20 years, their sons now 24 and 28.

Spending too much time wagging the dog

July 2, 2013

Do you, like me, sometimes find yourself getting impatient with the world at large because people are wasting your valuable time?

‘A Minister’s Wife’: A delicate love triangle

July 2, 2013

“A Minister’s Wife” has been transposed from Bernard Shaw’s “Candida” into a musical that makes for interesting theatre.

Stand up for freedom (from pain)

July 2, 2013

Finding ways to stand up during your day can promote your health and comfort.

Could the bulls still run without the Fed?

July 2, 2013

Could this bull market last with less help from the Federal Reserve? Is it propped up by the Fed's stimulus, or strong enough to sustain itself if the central bank reduces its efforts? Some factors hint that the economy and the market may have a bit more strength than assumed, even with Q2 GDP projections being tempered.

Getting out: Clouds Rest Challenge is coming

July 2, 2013

Last December in this column, I laid down the Clouds Rest Challenge. I invited readers to join me on a tough 13.2-mile hike from Tenaya Lake (8,150 feet) to the top of Clouds Rest (9,926 feet), an iconic Yosemite peak. Back then, the July 13, 2013 date of the Challenge was a long way off. Not anymore.

Music in the Air: Music legend to make a rare appearance in Morgan Hill

Around Town: Church needs help with major repairs

Chamber Focus: Friday Night Music Series, a humble beginning

Around Town: Passing the baton

Around Town: Oakwood School’s NyanSat team honored by local nonprofit

‘Fiddler on the Roof’: Full of tradition

Sid saves the day after accident streak

You’ve got your empty chairs in the middle of the road and a no-kink hose

Mormon Spanish branch opening in Gilroy

Artists add to beauty to community

Spending too much time wagging the dog

‘A Minister’s Wife’: A delicate love triangle

Stand up for freedom (from pain)

Could the bulls still run without the Fed?

Getting out: Clouds Rest Challenge is coming

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