The Willow Glen Resident Around the Glen Moms model, raise money for Bellarmine scholarship fund Moms dressed up in the latest winter fashions will parade across the Fairmont's Imperial Ballroom Nov. 13 to raise money for their sons' school, Bellarmine College Preparatory. Orchestra music, a classy meal and a few high school girls in fashion wear will add to the event's appeal, for which attendees will pay $68 at lunch, and $115 at dinner. While far from cheap, the money goes to a good cause--the Bellarmine Scholarship Endowment Fund, helping pay the way for boys who couldn't otherwise attend the well-respected school. Bell moms have thrown together the whole soiree, and slapped on the title "Bellarmine World Tour '98." According the their press release, the Bell Mothers' Guild, as they call themselves, "is getting ready to rock." Sounds like a show not to be missed. For information and reservations call 997-8203 (for lunch) or 266-6628 (for dinner). --Cecily Barnes Man is arrested in Willow Glen for sale of methamphetamine A man was arrested in Willow Glen last week after attempting to sell methamphetamines to undercover narcotics agents, confirmed agent Ron Brooks of the Santa Clara County Specialized Enforcement Team. Just after 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 5, suspect Ron Federico met narcotics agents near Lincoln and Curtner avenues to sell them drugs and a police chase ensued, ending at an apartment complex on Cumberland Place. "There was a meet out at a public location, and when the officers tried to do an arrest the suspect fled in his vehicle, was chased and was arrested without further incident," Brooks said. Willow Glen resident Amy Driban was driving home during the showdown, and was frightened to see nearly 15 police vehicles outside her apartment complex. "I was scared to death," Driban said. "I thought it was a murder or a robbery. I was afraid to walk into my house because I didn't know what was going on." She peered down the street to see the suspect's van stopped at a dead-end street. "The van driver hit a dead end, that's how they got him," she speculates. The suspect, Federico, was arrested and released pending investigation. According to Brooks, this incident is part of a large methamphetamine investigation taking place throughout the city and county. "Methamphetamine is probably the most prominent drug of abuse in California, outside of marijuana. We arrest people in Willow Glen and all over San Jose," Brooks said. "We're always looking for the ultimate source of the drug." --Cecily Barnes Yuletide comes early to Villa Montalvo Christmas comes but once a year--and in the case of Saratoga's Villa Montalvo, it comes in November. This year's celebration, "Prelude to An Old-Fashioned Yule," runs Nov. 13-15. On Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Villa is open for tours. Refreshments will be served, and children are welcome. From 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 13, the Montalvo Service Group serves a meal of wine, cheese, soup and bread to adults only. Reservations are required. Nov. 14 also features self-guided tours and refreshments from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and also offers families a magical musical sing-along at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. with Linda Arnold. From 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 14, adults are invited to a black tie-optional dinner that includes champagne, hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment. Reservations are required. Wrapping up on Nov. 15 are tours of the Villa and a champagne brunch with live entertainment. Reservations are required. Ticket prices vary by event; advance purchases are recommended. Call 961-5858 for information on tickets and parking. --Shari Kaplan [ Back to Contents Page | Willow Glen Resident Home Page | Archives ] This article appeared in the Willow Glen Resident, November 11, 1998. ©1998 Metro Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.