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Around the Glen
Willow Glen residents appointed to several San Jose commissions
District 6 City Councilman Ken Yeager last month released the names of seven Willow Glen residents appointed to five city commissions and one committee.
Dan Biesterveld and Rolayne Edwards were appointed to the Airport Commission. Stephen McCray was appointed to the Arts Commission. Karen Naegeli, also president of the Willow Glen Business and Professional Association, was appointed to the Child Care Commission. Eilsa Koff-Ginsborg was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Robin Biesterveld was appointed to the Traffic Appeals Commission. Cathy Marshall, Willow Glen Neighborhood Association elected board member, was appointed to the Airport Noise Committee.
The individuals went through an application and interview process and were chosen in late June, Yeager aide Denelle Fedor said.
--Kate Carter
Federal funding helps to prevent flooding
The House of Representatives last month approved nearly $17 million to prevent flooding along the Guadalupe River and other area waterways.
The federal money will contribute to local flood control projects already underway, including those in areas of eastern Willow Glen near the river that have flooded in past years. The funds will also help efforts to build trails and maintain the ecology along the watersheds.
Efforts by Reps. Mike Honda and Zoe Lofgren, who represent areas of Willow Glen, asked for the federal funding as part of a nearly $24 billion bill for the 2002 fiscal year budget beginning in October, Honda Legislative Director Bob Sakaniwa said. The money won't be assured until both the Senate and the House have agreed upon a version of the bill and President George W. Bush has signed it into law this fall, he said.
--Kate Carter
Hard hat barbecue at new Galarza School
The San Jose Unified School District is inviting the community surrounding the new Ernesto Galarza Elementary School to a Hard Hat Barbecue July 21.
The barbecue will be an opportunity for neighbors to visit the school site at 1610 Bird Ave., and view the school as its construction nears completion in time for the first day of school, Aug. 29.
The barbecue begins at noon. For more information call, 408.535.6363.
--Kate Carter
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