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Monthly Archives: October 2014

Gavilan College caters to veterans with new center

Gavilan College officials invite community members and military veterans to the Nov. 4 grand opening ceremony of its new Veterans’ Resource Center on the Gilroy campus, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.

James J. Scarcella December 26, 1935 – September 29, 2014

Memorial Services Friday, November 7, 2014 – 1:30 P.M., at Habing Family Funeral Home. Family would appreciate donations to Wounded Warriors Foundation in his honor. Condolences at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Prep Football: Christopher cruises to win, sets up battle for league championship next week

Even though the Christopher football team led Pajaro Valley 42-0 at halftime, there was still plenty Coach Tim Pierleoni has to use as teaching moments for his boys.

Cougars track team to host pancake breakfast

The Christopher track team will host a pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Nov. 15 at the school's dining commons.

It’s Never Too Late to Plan for Retirement

If you’re in your 50’s and haven’t yet started to plan for your retirement, do not panic. But do start to take action now. Even for late-starters with nothing put away, there are viable retirement options. Follow these steps to ensure that you still can live comfortably when retirement comes.

Former GHS counselor dies in traffic collision

A Gilroy man was struck by a vehicle while he was walking across U.S. 101 in south San Jose Oct. 26, according to police.

Hospital sale raises more worries

Santa Clara County officials and a segment of Daughters of Charity Health System employees remain on edge over the pending sale of the nonprofit hospitals to Prime Healthcare.

Athletes of the Week: Oct. 31

Each week we will recognize one area male and female athlete for their performances. This week's are:

RV travel in retirement? No thanks

I don’t know how it happened, but somehow my son is crazy. I mean, seriously crazy. Apparently, one time when Junior was 8 or 9, we drove past See Grins RVs and I said, “I’d love to get an RV and travel all over the place.” Somehow, that one, innocent remark turned into, “Once you move away to college, Dad and I are getting an RV and traveling the United States.” I know this because he came home last weekend and asked us when that was going to happen. (Side note: I’m sure it was because he missed me and not because he missed having clean underwear.)

Mysteries of the Milias

When Adam Sanchez and Ann Zyburra opened the Milias restaurant in 2011, they were prepared to be business partners. What they did not expect was to gain several phantom partners who have strong opinions about music, their employees and even their patrons.