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News Briefs
Donovan, Zanke take top honors
This year's awards for sheriff's deputy and firefighter of the year, presented at the Jan. 26 State of the City address, both went to 24-year veterans.
The California Senate and local Chamber of Commerce officials honored Fire Captain Chris Donovan, who has worked out of the Cupertino Fire Station on Stevens Creek Boulevard since being promoted to Captain in July 1976. Donovan was recognized for mentoring co-workers, spearheading a drive for special training for fighting high-rise fires and serving on the Cupertino Station Design Committee. He began his firefighting career in 1968 with the Burbank Fire District, which later merged with the Central Fire District (now the Santa Clara County Fire Department).
Officials also recognized Sheriff's Deputy Fritz Zanker, a motorcycle officer, honoring his working outside normal hours on the job to help resolve traffic problems around Stevens Creek Elementary School. Zanker, who has worked out of the Westside Substation for the last three years, met with parents during and after school on his time off until the problem was fixed.
The state Senate commendations were delivered by a staffer from State Sen. Byron Sher's office.
Congress hopefuls face off in forum
All nine candidates for the 15th Congressional District seat will participate in a forum sponsored by theCommonwealth Club of Silicon Valley on Friday, Feb. 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Campbell Community Center (Building Q), 1 West Campbell Ave., Campbell.
Candidates will present their platforms for office and field questions from the audience. Candidates for the office, now held by Tom Campbell, are Jim Cunneen, Mike Honda, Dick Lane, Dale Mead, Robin Parker, Bill Peacock, Ed Wimmers, Douglas Gorney and Conor Velancich.
Cost is $5 for club members and $10 for non-members. Call 408.271.1262 for more information.
Affordable homes ready
The city of Cupertino will hold an informational meeting for anyone interested in applying for a below market-rate home in the new Oak Valley development on Cristo Rey Drive. A total of 18 homes will be available at reduced prices of $217,500 for median income families and $272,000 for moderate income families. Cupertino Community Services will determine eligibility based on family size, income and property ownership. For more information, leave a message at 408.881.0851.
Docents wanted at center
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is looking for volunteers to work as docents on weekends and holidays at the David Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve.
Docents will greet people at the door, answer questions and help visitors use the hands-on exhibits at the center. To volunteer, docents should be available at least one Saturday or Sunday every four to six weeks, and attend training sessions (Feb. 29, March 4 and March 11) before starting.
For more information, call Docent Coordinator Lori Raymaker at 650.691.1200.
Year of the Dragon in Asian business
The Asian American Business Council, part of the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce, will hold its annual Lunar New Year Luncheon at noon Wednesday, Feb. 9 at the Joy Luck Place in Cupertino Village, 10911 N. Wolfe Road.
In addition to lunch and a chance to network, the event will also feature door prizes and "lucky money." Cost is $25 per person or $250 to sponsor a table of 10. Deadline to reserve seats is Feb. 4.
Call Sherri Caraccilo at 408.252.7054 for more information.
Last chance to register for March vote
Feb. 7 is the deadline to register for the March 7 election. Anyone who has had a change of address or changed their name must register again to vote. Anyone who has moved also has to re-register.
Forms are available at City Hall, the library or any Post Office, or by calling the county Registrar of Voters, at 800.345.VOTE.
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