POTW: Brittany
Hi there everyone! I'm Brittany and I'm a fun little fuzzball looking for a great place to call home! I'm still learning what this big world is all about, so I hope to find a home with a nice person who can give me lots of affection and play time. I'll be sure to put a smile on your face with my silly antics! If you're ready for a summer of kitten fun, ask to meet me today! Visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, or call (408) 262-2133.
Go wild at WERC!
W.E.R.C., the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center in Morgan Hill, is accepting applications for volunteers who are available to work during the morning on Monday, Wednesday or Saturday. Duties include cleaning, feeding, and caring for injured, orphaned and sick native wildlife. All volunteers are required to be at least 16 years old. Volunteers working at our site work a 3-hour shift, at least once a week and are asked to make a four-month commitment. The orientation session will be held on June 9th, 2012.
GPS Flea Market and Carnival
The big scissors and red ribbon were brought to the Gilroy Prep School Flea Market and Carnival event on April 28. Surrounded by students, Principal James Dent cuts the ribbon. The school provides a world-class education to students of Gilroy. Beginning with kindergarten through second grades, GPS will expand to K-8 over the next six years. For information, visit gilroyprep.com.
Chris Hoch joins EverBank
EverBank announced that Chris Hoch has joined the retail lending division as a mortgage loan officer. Hoch will work out of EverBank’s Santa Clara and San Benito offices. He will offer residential mortgage solutions to local customers and build awareness of EverBank’s products and programs in the local community. Hoch has more than 23 years of experience in the mortgage industry. He belongs to the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors, the Women’s Council of Realtors and is a board member of Community Media Access Partnership.
Cyclonix celebrates sixth anniversary
Cyclonix Inc. recently celebrated its sixth anniversary and its best first quarter ever. Warren Lopez, vice president of Cyclonix, shared the news at the company’s annual team dinner and awards ceremony. In addition, Cyclonix named Julie Budde and Adam Lopez its Employees of the Year. Greg Bailey won the Murphy Award for symbolizing the spirit of Cyclonix and Billy Flick was named rookie of the year.
Brad Ledwith attends MASTERS Conference
Brad Ledwith, from Ledwith Financial Wealth Management recently attended the MASTERS Conference, an event for top advisors hosted in Washington, D.C., by LPL Financial, the nation’s number one independent broker-dealer. “Attending the MASTERS Conference helps demonstrate our firm’s commitment to continuing education,” Ledwith said. “Through this event, I gained insight into many of the latest financial strategies and trends that will allow me to continue putting my clients’ best interests first.”
Rather than hurt, Jeffries now heals
With only one fight in the last 47 months, professional boxer Kelsey Jeffries isn’t blind to the possible end of her career. Her involvement with the sport for more than 15 years, though, has prepared her for when that day comes.
Around the Water Cooler: Should the world intervene militarily in Syria?
Question of the week: “After the massacre of 108 people in Houla, Syria, the latest atrocity by the Assad regime in its effort to quash democratic uprisings, should the world intervene militarily in Syria?”
GPD busts alleged meth dealer at Carmel Ave. home
On May 31 at 5:45 a.m., 45-year-old Adolfo Huerta was arrested for a myriad of charges related to methamphetamine sales in his home on the 7200 block of Carmel Avenue in Gilroy.
LO football makes a fashion statement
The Live Oak Acorns have gone the extra mile to shed any semblance of their 2011 selves.










