Business Briefs: The Dress Planner grand opening
The Dress Planner will hold its grand opening Friday at 102 Cochrane Plaza, Morgan Hill. The Dress Planner, which is owned by Rosalina Moreno, Lupe Gonzalez and Shari Capalla, originated in San Jose as a dot com business. The business provides evening gowns, custom gowns for proms, quinceaneras and weddings and tuxedo rentals. Their philosophy "is to provide stellar customer service and quality fashions at affordable prices." The Dress Planner is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Details: 782-7755 or thedressplanner.com.
Donating to the needy
The Shrine Nomad caravan passed through Gilroy en route to the Shriner Children's Hospital in Sacramento on Oct. 30. They collected six barrels of toys from Gilroy, Morgan Hill and Hollister, mainly from popular restaurants such as Sandy's in Gilroy, Betsy's in Morgan Hill and Jerry's in Hollister. The toys will be given to the children at the hospital on Christmas day.
Ralph (Jackie) Nava
Ralph "Jackie" Nava passed away peacefully on Nov. 8th 2011, at Stanford Hospital after a brief illness with a lot of family by his side.
Carolyn S. Avila
Passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side. Pre-deceased by her parents Lawrence and Lucy Cooper, son David and grandson Andrel Gaines.



















