Mom should keep kids away from gun-toting Grandpa
DEAR ABBY: The letter you printed from "Gun-Shy in South Carolina" about the antics of her gun-toting, alcoholic father-in-law, caught my attention. I'm a former mental health clinician and program inspector. I discussed that letter with a friend who is a psychiatrist.
Gilroyan pens ‘Old Hope Road’
Matthew Carvalho, of Gilroy, is a first-time, self-published author and “Old Hope Road” is his first novel. “Old Hope Road” follows the life of Dominic Mercy, an orphan who makes his home on a fictional Caribbean island. Mercy is Defense Attaché to the island's president. Following a political conspiracy, an unknown group attacks the presidential palace. As the conspiracy unfolds, Mercy's childhood and rise to the highest office is revealed through a series of flashback vignettes. This sparks a desire to find his 'kin'. Author Carvalho, who works as a manager for a Silicon Valley medical equipment manufacturer, has a bachelor’s degree in international relations and a master’s degree in diplomacy/global commerce. “Old Hope Road” is available in both paperback and Kindle formats through Amazon. The author welcomes fans to follow “Old Hope Road” on Facebook.
Around the Water Cooler: Allow performance enhancing drugs in sports?
Should performance enhancing drugs be prohibited in sports?
Grandson’s choice of toys is cause for family’s concern
DEAR ABBY: I am a longtime reader but a first-time writer. My problem has been bothering me for some time now.
Adopt Guido
Guido is a 7-year-old catahoula mix. He is mellow and lovable. He is good with other dogs and also knows some commands. He is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.
Britton Middle School Promotion
Britton Middle School held two promotion ceremonies last week. With the ninth grade moving to the high schools next year, both eighth and ninth graders are leaving the school. Eighth graders and their families celebrated at 2:30 p.m. and ninth graders at 5 p.m., with both ceremonies on the field.
Motorist: Not guilty to vehicular manslaughter
Morgan Hill resident Sandra Arlia pleaded not guilty to a
Family won’t pay deadbeat dad’s cremation expenses
DEAR ABBY: I was divorced 14 years ago. Afterward, my ex, "Tom," hid from me because he was afraid I'd have him arrested for not paying child support.







