Two men abducted at gunpoint on road
Two men were unloading their truck on Highway 9 when they were held at gunpoint and then abducted at 10 p.m. on Feb. 3.
One of the abductors, pointing a gun at them, told them they "couldn't do anything or go anywhere," according to a sheriff's report.
The two abductors forcibly took the victims to the abductors' house. One of the victims was told he would be killed and buried on the property. He was also told that if he went to the police, his mother's house would be burned down, according to reports. The abductor then tried to throw the victim into the fireplace where there was a fire.
After some time had passed the victims were released by their abductors.
The case is currently under investigation by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department and other agencies, Sgt. Earl Pennington said.
Saratoga High's open gym draws 80 kids
Over 80 teenagers came to Saratoga High School's first open gym night on Feb. 8. Students that dropped by had their choice of playing basketball, volleyball, badminton or ping pong.
There will be open gym Saturdays at Saratoga High on Feb. 22, March 1, 8, 15 and 29 from 8:30 t0 11:00 p.m.
Scholarship offered for cultural exchange
Applications are being accepted for the Ed Gomersall Scholarship, established in memory of the past president of Saratoga Sister City.
The annual $500 scholarship provides for special projects dealing with cultural exchange, art, language, research or other areas that enhance the development of the relationship that exists between the United States and Japan.
The scholarship committee includes Joan Gomersall, Art Okuno, Bunny Roland, Carolyn Tanner and Marilyn White.
For further information, write to Saratoga Sister City, Gomersall Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 796, Saratoga, 95071, or call Bunny Roland, chairwoman, 867-0372.
Correction
In the Feb. 5 edition of the Saratoga News, the Festival Theatre Ensemble was incorrectly associated with West Valley Community College. The ensemble, founded by Bruce W. DeLesDernier, is an independent professional Shakespeare company based in Campbell.
This article appeared in the Saratoga News, February 19, 1997.
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