Saratoga News

NEWS BRIEFS

Saratoga postmaster reassigned during review

Saratoga is without a permanent postmaster following the reassignment of Charles Mirrione to the Moss Landing branch. Mirrione was reassigned about six weeks ago according to Kenneth James, who is the acting postmaster.

Kathy Burum, manager of consumer affairs for the San Jose postal district, of which Saratoga is a part, said Mirrione was reassigned after "performance issues" were raised. A review of these issues is currently being conducted and should be completed in the first part of September, Burum says. At that point, Mirrione may return to Saratoga or be replaced by a new postmaster.

Postmasters are responsible for the budget, employee safety, mail security, and customer service of their branches.

Home composting workshop coming

The city of Saratoga sponsors a home composting workshop Sept. 14 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Community Center, 19655 Allendale Ave.

Residents will learn how to transform ordinary yard waste and kitchen scraps into compost. Volunteer master composters from the UC Cooperative Extension will also teach the basics of composting with red worms.

There is no charge for the class, but reservations are recommended due to limited seating. Call 299-4147 to make a reservation.

The Home Composting Education Program is a joint project of the UC extension, the city of Saratoga and the Santa Clara County Integrated Waste Management Board.

Simpson trial is subject of SCU paralegal course

Santa Clara University's Institute for Paralegal Education will offer a seminar on criminal trial procedure using the O.J. Simpson "Trial of the Century" as a model.

The course is a study of the constitutional rights and court proceedings included in all aspects of the criminal case, People vs. Simpson, from arrest to verdict.

Simpson was acquited of murder charges in the June, 1994 killing of Nicole Simpson her friend Ronald Goldman.

Professor Gerald Uelmen of Saratoga, a Santa Clara University Law School professor and member of the Simpson defense team, will be one of a series of guest lecturers. He will discuss American criminal justice practice. Classes meet Oct. 5, 19 and Nov. 2, 16 and Dec. 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. in O'Connor Hall 102.