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Arthritis Foundation seeks volunteers

The Arthritis Foundation's Northern California chapter is seeking volunteers for its Arthritis Information and Referral Services (AIRS) program.

Training will be provided for AIRS volunteers, who answer phone calls and fill literature requests. The Arthritis Foundation supports research into curing and preventing the disease and seeks to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis.

For more information about volunteering, call 800/464-6240.

--Anne Gelhaus

Daisy Patch owners host retirement bash

After 23 years in business, Daisy Patch owners Judie Block and Lynette Clarke are inviting the Willow Glen community to celebrate their retirement.

Block and Clarke opened their home-accessory store in 1976 in the space on Lincoln Avenue now occupied by the Willow Glen Coffee Roasting Company. They moved the shop in 1979 to its current location at Lincoln and Minnesota avenues.

The retirement party, however, will be held at the former Daisy Patch and current Coffee Roasting Company location at 1383 Lincoln Ave. The celebration is set for Thursday, July 2, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Block and Clarke sold their store to Laura Augusta, who is changing its name to L'Daisy Patch and planning renovations, including construction of a garden behind the store where customers can relax with free coffee and tea.

--Anne Gelhaus

Local attorney elected president of county's Council on Aging

San Jose attorney Jeff Tepper was recently elected board president of the Council on Aging of Santa Clara County, Inc. He will serve in that capacity for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

Other officers elected to the COA's board of directors for the 1998-99 fiscal year are attorney Doris Hawks, first vice president; Bob Obrey, a retired administrator with the county Office of Education, second vice president; retired NASA-Ames engineer Art Okuno, treasurer; and attorney Ernie Rusconi, secretary. Retired Lockheed engineer Bert Goldstein of San Jose will serve as immediate past president.

The COA is a nonprofit agency providing health and support services for seniors in Santa Clara County. Its programs include Meals on Wheels, in-home care, escorted transportation and adult day care.

--Anne Gelhaus

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