Monthly Archives: October 2016

My column this week is a bit different. I traveled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico this past week to celebrate my BF Amy MacDonald’s 50th birthday and her success at beating breast cancer.

Vigil Thursday, Oct 27, 2016, 6:30 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Friday, Oct 28, 2016, 10:00 AM at St. Mary Church, Gilroy. Family would appreciate donations to the Italian Catholic Federation, Gilroy Branch 28. Condolences at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.comAnna M. Barberi passed away suddenly Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the age of 79 almost 80. Wife of the late Joseph V. Barberi. Daughter of the late Equizio and Emelia Moretti. Dear sister of Mario Moretti of Gilroy. Loving mother of: Jo Ann (Richard) Scagliotti of Hollister, Mary Jo (Pete) Collom, Linda (Frank) Comin, Julie (Robert Van Tassel) Barberi, Paula (Michael) McDermott all of Gilroy. Grandmother of Alissa and Gia Scagliotti; Brian (Karrie), Nicole and Cassondra Collom, Alexandria, Isabella, and Francesca Comin, Ariele Combs, Melissa and Justine Palm, Ashley, Kade and Kennedy McDermott. Great-grandmother Nonna of Adam and Elliot Collom and Gunnar Forslund . Also survived by In-laws Richard & Rebecca Barberi of Hollister. Graduated from St. Marys School and Gilroy High School. Member of St. Mary Church, Women in Touch and Past President of Italian Catholic Federation. Life-long fan of San Francisco Giants, 49ers and the Warriors. Volunteered many hours at St. Marys School and St. Josephs Family Center.

SAN JOSE – Marc-Edouard Vlasic turned a breakaway into a winning goal 1:24 into overtime to lift San Jose past the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 at sold-out SAP Center at San Jose.

Halloween seems to bring out the creativity in pet owners who make the cutest, cleverest, and funniest costumes for their dogs, big and small, to parade around in. There are even costumes for feline pets, but I wouldn’t try putting one any of on my own cats unless I planned to look like a flesh-torn zombie afterward.

Last weekend, I went to Los Angeles to see relatives. I was meeting my sister there. Since I flew in first, my job was to grab the rental car, return to the airport, pick up my sister and drive an hour to Calabasas. Now that sounds easy, right? Yeah, not so much.

Fashion knows no gender, no age, no boundaries and no limits. Maybe the best thing about fashion is how unconventional and diverse it can be. While a fitted dress is one person’s cup of tea, an oversized T-shirt may be someone else’s.

Wanting a weekend getaway without having to travel far, my husband and I took advantage of a fantastic package deal—offered by Frank Leal—loaded with wine, food, hotel accommodations and fun.

Eligible Santa Clara County residents who have not registered to vote in the November 8, 2016 Presidential General Election can take advantage of special extended hours today to ensure that they will be able to cast a ballot. The Registrar of Voters’ Office will remain open until 8:00 p.m. today for those who wish to complete their voter registration forms. Today is the last day to register to vote.  Voters can also register online at www.sccvote.org. Online registration must be completed before midnight in order to meet the deadline. Alternatively, voters can sign and return paper registration forms by mail; forms that are postmarked today will be accepted. Paper registration forms are available at post offices, public libraries, fire stations, city halls, and most local government offices. “We hope that all eligible residents of Santa Clara County register to vote before today’s deadline, and then cast their ballot on or before Election Day. Turnout in the last presidential general election was about 80%. We would love to have an even higher voter turnout this November,” said Registrar of Voters Shannon Bushey.  Voters should complete a new registration form if they have moved, changed a name, or would like to change their political party preference. To register to vote in Santa Clara County, a voter must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on or before Election Day, a Santa Clara County resident and not imprisoned or on parole for a felony. Voters who would like to check their registration status may do so at Check Your Registration Status. Voters may also request to vote by mail for this election at Request a Vote by Mail Ballot, or they may request to become permanent Vote by Mail voters at Permanent Vote by Mail. Postage is prepaid on all Vote by Mail ballots in Santa Clara County. For more information, contact the Registrar of Voters’ Office at 1-408-299-VOTE (8683) or toll-free at 1-866-430-VOTE (8683), or visit www.sccvote.org. 

Joe L. Gomes