City remembers Sept. 11 attacks
The city of Campbell honored the victims of Sept. 11 and commemorated the anniversary of the attack during a morning ceremony on the Orchard Civic Green that included the Campbell Police Department (CPD), Santa Clara County Fire Department and the Westmont High School brass ensemble. The song "This Land is your Land" was performed by vocalist Mary Linduska.
Local residents and students from Capri and Rosemary elementary schools, Campbell Middle School and Westmont High School listened to brief speeches and quietly watched the county fire and CPD color guard honor the anniversary by raising two flags to half-mast on the city's new flagpoles, which were recently added at the entrance to the green. The city also unveiled a plaque called "The Orchard City Green Flag Memorial," which will be permanently placed on the green in honor of those "who served and sacrificed for our country."
Campbell Mayor Jeanette Watson encouraged citizens to become actively involved in the community, either through civic service or volunteering.
Many in the crowd were wearing red, white and blue as a show of patriotism and joined local leaders in the singing of the national anthem and "God Bless America," and a recitation of the Pledge of Allegience.
Chamber breakfast with city manager
The Campbell Chamber of Commerce is hosting a breakfast with Campbell City Manager Bernie Strojny from 8 to 9 a.m. on Sept. 19 at the Three Peppers Cafe, 1461 W. Campbell Ave.
The breakfast is an opportunity for community businesses and interested citizens to ask questions about the status of city projects or other city concerns, such as traffic and housing.
Campbell Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Betty Deal said that anyone interested in coming is welcome. The event is not limited to Chamber members.
Strojny will be available to update citizens on the status of the light rail project and the renovation of the Campbell Community Center and the Heritage Theatre. The cost of the breakfast is $8 per person.
Meeting to discuss San Tomas traffic
The County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports Department is hosting a meeting to discuss traffic concerns and receive public input on the San Tomas and Lawrence expressways. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Sept. 23 at the Starbird Community Center, 1050 Boynton Ave., in San Jose.
Consulting Transportation Planner Dawn Cameron said the county is interested in hearing any complaints or ideas Campbell residents may have on how to reduce traffic congestion along the San Tomas Expressway corridor in Campbell.
The county also plans to talk about its plans for the expressway, including safety improvements; highoccupany vehicle (HOV) lanes; pedestrian, bicycle
and landscaping issues; and sound walls.
For more information, call 408.544.2476, ext. 333, or visit www.expressways.info.
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