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Around The Glen
Presentation High School scholars get national recognition
Presentation High School celebrates the holidays with Jubilee 2000, a yearlong program led by religious studies department chair Sharon Bouska. Jubilee aims to deepen personal faith and build community. Planned activities include pilgrimages to Big Basin State Park along with the celebration of the Holy Year Door.
Presentation has more reasons to celebrate this holiday season. Elena Longinetti, who participates in volleyball, basketball and tennis, was selected as one of the five finalists in the state for the CIF Spirit of Sport Award. The recognized athletes "exhibit what sport is all about--integrity, fairness and respect," says CIF official Jim Duel.
Presentation High School graduate Yolanda Tseng was named a National AP Scholar for her achievement on the Advanced Placement examinations taken in May. She has earned an average grade of four out of a possible five on all the exams she has taken. Distinction awards went to Christina Brown and Shirley Wang and honors awards went to Grace Lattyak, Elizabeth Leemhuis and Pamela Thomas.
--Monica Bobra
Commission offers some tips for a 'greener' holiday
Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout, please take the garbage out.
Americans generate an extra 1 million tons of waste each week between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. But the concerned elves at the Santa Clara County Solid Waste Commission have tips on how to minimize the waste. The commission encourages package-free gifts, such as magazine subscriptions, gift certificates and tickets to sporting events, concerts or movies.
The gift of time also ranks high on the tip list. Give a certificate promising home-baked goodies, apple-picking excursions, baby-sitting services or winter picnics. Finally, save a living Christmas tree by replanting it or use an artificial evergreen that can be enjoyed year after year. For more holiday-tips, visit www.reducewaste.org.
--Michele Leung
International contest lures potential poets
Willow Glen poets have a shot at winning $58,000 in cash prizes for their work that will be awarded in the International Poetry Contest. The contest is open to all San Joseans--especially beginners--and entry is free.
"Any poet, whether previously published or not, can be a winner," contest director Howard Ely says. "When people learn about our free poetry contest, they suddenly realize that their own poetic works of art can win cash prizes, as well as gain national recognition,"
The contest deadline is Jan. 15, 2000.
To enter, send one original poem, any subject and any style to: The International Library of Poetry, Suite 19907, 1 Poetry Plaza, Owing Mills, MD 21117. The poem should be 20 lines or less, and the poet's name and address should appear on the top of the page. Entries must be postmarked or sent via the Internet by Jan. 15, 2000. To enter online, visit www.poetry.com.
--Jessica Lyons
SJO extends short-term parking hours over the holidays
Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, meeting Gramps at SJC, but where to park the sleigh?
Through Jan. 9, San Jose International Airport is offering two free hours of parking at the new Orange long-term parking lot. The airport also provides free shuttle rides every 10 minutes from the lot to the terminal buildings.
Airport officials encourage holiday travelers to access the lot from the west side entrance at Martin Avenue.
--Michele Leung
First millennium baby to receive a college scholarship
Good Samaritan Hospital announced it will give a $2,000 college scholarship to the first baby born naturally on New Year's Day.
The hospital, which has been named the "Best Place to Have a Baby" for six years running by Bay Area Parents Magazine, will also provide the baby's mother with a basket of gifts.
--SVCN
Midpeninsula is looking for youth hiking leaders
Anyone interested in children, the outdoors and education can become an outdoor education docent through Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's environmental education program Spaces and Species: Exploring Natural Communities.
For those interested, a comprehensive training will take place from Jan. 27 to March 30. Docents will spend weekends hiking, interpreting nature, and leading educational games and activities with small groups of third- through sixth-grade children.
For more details, contact docent coordinator Lori Raymaker at 650.691.1200.
--SVCN
Milestones
In an effort to better serve our readers, the Willow Glen Resident is expanding its coverage to include wedding and engagement announcements as well as obituaries. There is no charge for these stories; however, we do request that you fill out the appropriate questionnaire. We also welcome photographs to accompany the articles. To obtain a form, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Milestones, Willow Glen Resident, 116 E. Campbell Avenue, #6, Campbell CA 95008.
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