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Police seek suspect in local sexual assault

San Jose police knocked on about 100 doors in the Willow Glen area last week seeking information about a reported Jan. 15 sexual assault on a 12-year-old girl, but have only a rough description of the suspect, police said.

The girl told police she was attacked around 6:45 a.m. while walking alone along a walkway on the west side of Almaden Expressway, south of Ironwood Drive, said Officer John Carrillo.

The man, who had been sitting with his jacket collar over his mouth, forced her to the ground and sexually assaulted her, she told police. He fled south through Roy Avenue Park, Carrillo said.

The girl described the suspect as a 5-foot-8-inch, 200-pound white or Hispanic man in his late 20s or early 30s, Carrillo said. He reportedly had dark hair combed back and was last seen wearing a black and blue plaid jacket and black pants.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Detective Juan Reyes at 277-4102 or Crime Stoppers at 947-STOP.

--Rebecca Wallace

Resident wins annual award from American Lung Association

Willow Glen resident Scott McIver recently received the 1997 George R. Williams Award at the annual American Lung Association's statewide conference in Tahoe City.

McIver is currently ALA board president for the Santa Clara-San Benito counties affiliate. In this capacity, McIver launched an innovative communications program that utilized his career background as sales manager for television station KICU-Channel 36. McIver's marketing strategy helped enhance the chapter's achievements in the areas of programming, fundraising, communications and administration.

"ALA's dedication to the community has encouraged me to not only volunteer my services but share my expertise and resources," McIver said.

The George R. Williams Award, made of jade crystal in the shape of the state of California, is named for the man who served as executive director of the ALA of California from 1968 to 1990.

--Christine M. Lias

High school players hold training for Little Leaguers

Willow Glen High School's varsity baseball team will hold a one-day spring training Feb. 12 for children involved in Lincoln Glen and Willow Glen little league teams. The all-day event will help little leaguers brush up on their technique, as well as raise money for the high school's baseball program. "It's a unique opportunity for these kids to work with the varsity players and for the varsity players to teach them the skills they've learned over the years," said Gary Rose, head coach for Willow Glen High School's baseball team. "It gives the kids some additional training before they get out to the field with their coaches."

The high school players will teach batting and throwing techniques. A post-workout luncheon with hot dogs and drinks will also be available.

Fees for the training session, to be held on the Willow Glen High School baseball field, are $65. Participants can sign up at the high school or call coach Rose for more information at 535-6330.

--Cecily Barnes

St. Christopher's Church hosts its annual antiques show

The women's auxiliary of St. Christopher's Church in Willow Glen will host its 28th annual antiques show this February. Twenty-three antiques dealers from throughout the state will be at the church to sell furniture, jewelry, silver, crystal, clothing, dolls and other antiques.

"They're really high quality," said Katie Aldridge, publicist for the St. Christopher's Antique Show. "They're from all over California. What's really become popular is the furniture."

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will also be served at the event in a meeting room disguised as an upscale restaurant. Eighth-graders from St. Christopher's school will act as waiters and waitresses. According to event organizers, the meals are always a big hit.

Music and karaoke will turn the event into a party Saturday night, with more refreshments and dancing until 10 p.m. St. Christopher's expects 3,000-5,000 people to attend over the three days.

All proceeds will benefit the St. Christopher's Church, school and outreach program. Admission is $4 per person. The antiques show will take place Feb. 6-Feb. 8 at St. Christopher's Healy Hall at the corner of Booksin and Curtner avenues. For more information, contact Julie Hager at 268-9255.

--Amanda Atchison

Local camera club celebrates its 60th anniversary this year

The Light and Shadow Camera Club is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

Founded in 1938, the club holds two meetings a month in Willow Glen. Every second Tuesday members critique each other's slides and photographs, aided by a professional photographer. Every fourth Tuesday they hold workshops and a field trip. In December they have an awards banquet to honor photographs taken by members.

The Club is a member of the Central Coast Camera Club Council and The Photographic Society of America. "We have a real active club, and new members are always welcomed and encouraged to come to our meetings," said Esther Smively, past president and editor of the club's newsletter. "We also have field trips and social activities. This is a great way--not to mention a fun way--to learn about photography."

The club's next meeting is Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cambrian Park Church of the Nazarene, located at Curtner and Coit avenues, one block west of Leigh Avenue. The program for the evening will be a critique of color slides; guests are welcome to bring slides for comment. For more information, call Smively at 267-4015.

--Amanda Atchison

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