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WG Middle School principal promoted, new candidate sought

Willow Glen Middle School principal Larry Laird was promoted to the director of classified personnel for the San Jose Unified School District last month, said district spokesperson Maureen Munroe.

Several applicants are vying for Laird's old position as principal. A panel of district representatives, school administrators, teachers and Willow Glen parents will interview the candidates. Munroe said that the community will be "strongly represented" in the selection process. A new principal will be chosen before the school year begins.

--Christine Frey

Lincoln H.S. creates a directory of students from all class years

Alumni of Abraham Lincoln High School who have wondered what happened to a high school classmate, childhood friend or high school sweetheart now have a chance to find out.

Lincoln has contracted with the Bernard C. Harris Publishing Company to create an alumni directory containing up-to-date residential and professional information on graduates of Lincoln High School from all class years.

For the directory to be a success, Harris Publishing needs to gather current names, addresses and phone numbers from Lincoln High School graduates. Harris is also looking for reunion lists, class newsletters or any other resources with information on alumni.

To be listed in the directory, alums can contact Harris Publishing by phone at 800/330-9469 or by fax at 800/829-4142. Email information is being received at cdavenpo@bcharrispub.com. Information can also be mailed to Abraham Lincoln High School Alumni Directory Project, Attention: Charlene Davenport, c/o Bernard C. Harris Publishing Company, 22 Koger Center, Norfolk, Va., 23502.

--Michelle Ku

Sacred Heart wins national award for feeding the hungry

Only 12 of these awards are handed out annually to organizations across the nation involved in feeding the hungry, but this year a program close to home is sharing in the recognition. Sacred Heart Community Service, located near downtown San Jose, has received the prestigious 1998 Victory Against Hunger Award.

Members of Congress are responsible for the Victory award nominations; winners received $1,000 grants funded by the Congressional Hunger Center and Victory Wholesale Grocers. Sacred Heart's program, which each year provides 42,000 food boxes to hungry children and families and 22,000 sack lunches to homeless people, was nominated by Congresswomen Zoe Lofgren.

"I was so impressed by this organization's effectiveness and caring," said Lofgren, who nominated the program after taking a tour last Thanksgiving, during which she saw Hillary Rodham Clinton distributing holiday food baskets. "I've watched their growth as an agency and as a real place with heart," Lofgren added.

In addition to providing families with food, Sacred Heart Community Service provides shelter assistance, clothing, an academic summer day camp, computer instructions and English skills improvement to families while they are seeking the means to self-sufficiency.

Sacred Heart Community Service also plans to open a community center in November. The $6.6 million facility will be located at the corner of First Street and Alma Avenue.

As for the award, "We couldn't have done it without the hard work of our dedicated volunteers who glean food from grocers and restaurants, hold food drives at school and work, and even bring in produce from their gardens," said executive director Barbara Zahner.

--Puneet Jain

Chaperones needed for shopping spree at Salvation Army

The Salvation Army needs volunteer chaperones for its seventh annual Back-to-School Shopping Spree, scheduled for Aug. 8, 7:30-10 a.m., at various Salvation Army stores in the area.

Chaperones will help at least two children shop for school clothes and then attend a breakfast party afterward.

For more information, call Liway Gimenez at 282-1165.

--Anne Gelhaus

Speak-UP! Leadership Program seeks out female role models

The Speak-Up! Leadership Program for Girls is searching for female role models to facilitate a 12-week after-school or evening leadership program for middle-school girls throughout Santa Clara County.

Those interested need to attend one of two facilitator trainings to be held on July 25 and Aug. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information and training locations, contact Rebecca Laverdure at 293-8565 or send an e-mail to speakup@vval.com.

--John Pancharian

PG&E offers up summer safety tips

The record-breaking rain of El Niño left more than flood damage in its wake; it left significant growth in vegetation and trees.

To prevent fires, follow these safety rules: Keep all objects--such as ladders, long-handled paintbrushes and tree-trimming equipment--at least 10 feet from overhead electric power lines; never use electrical devices near water; teach children that power poles and trees located near them are off limits and not to be climbed; and never spray water from squirt guns or garden hoses onto power lines--the stream of water could act as a conductor and carry electrical voltage through the hose or squirt gun.

--Sarah Lombardo

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