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SERVING EVERGREEN & SILVER CREEK VALLEY EVERGREENTIMES.COM Santa lands his sleigh for annual 2:18 A.M. VOTE City Council approves 27 acre Evergreen pancake breakfast in Evergreen Valley College commercial development
By Kevin Larsen By Kevin Larsen proceed that could eventually lead Times staff writer Times staff writer to commercial development on omething special was in the n a 10-1 vote, the San Jose the 27 acre site. The designation air on a brisk December 10 City Council approved a would allow a broad range of SSaturday morning in Ever- IGeneral Plan Amendment commercial uses, such as neigh- green Valley. changing the land use designation borhood-serving retail and servic- As he slipped through the clouds from Public-Quasi Public to es and commercial and profes- sunshine appeared for he and his Neighborhood Community Com- sional office development. reindeer lit up the Evergreen mercial for 27 acres of land at Residents are fearful of increased Community Center and warmed the Evergreen Valley College (EVC). traffic on San Felipe Rd. hearts of children and those a bit Councilmember Tam Nguyen Vice Mayor Rose Herrera apol- older. You see, Santa came to town! voted no at 2:18 a.m. Wednesday, ogized to those wishing to express While dropping by for toy parts Dec. 14. their views who waited more than for his workshop at the North Pole, Nguyen recommended defer- 6 hours into the early morning of he couldn't passes up invitations to ring the vote citing that there was Dec. 14. Some in the audience fell have pancakes with maple syrup! not enough public outreach, but asleep. Others went home and He loves maple syrup and this is a his substitute motion did not get came back. Others drank caf- known fact. the support of the City Council. feinated drinks to stay awake. This is a new stop off for him "The college should concentrate College students missed the meet- because the "Breakfast with Santa" for all. Mrs. Claus just as today I see in providing the classes that stu- ing altogether due to finals. event has returned to the Evergreen was also involved girls have wish lists dents needed so they do not have There were so many agenda community center as an annual and she thought it too with things for to travel to other colleges rather items for the Tuesday Dec. 13 San event and he likes to drop in before would be good for making new inven- than going into the commercial Jose City Council meeting, they Christmas to speak with children in her husband to get tions. This Silicon real estate business with a 95-year had to be extended over to the Evergreen and all around the world. out of the house at Valley is a special lease," said Nguyen. evening session causing a push of Evergreen Community Center the North Pole for place and the The San Jose - Evergreen time to exceed their expected pres- manager Tony Torres asked Santa to he was pushing the Evergreen area is so Community College District entation. Those attending the City come because his staff expressed it elves hard to make pleasant, he sighed. requested the change in order to Council meeting questioned why would be a nice thing to do and it sure they did good When he stepped be able to lease a portion of the such important agenda item was would bring in the Christmas cheer work in building in the room he saw land to generate revenue to sup- placed last on the agenda to cause Pictured: Christmas carolers heralded the toys and getting over a hundred fam- port programs and improve stu- them to be heard at 1:30 a.m. in the arrival of the man of the hour, Santa them organized for delivery on the ilies with children and marveled dent access at the college. The the morning. Some arrived at 11 Claus, at Evergreen’s annual “Breakfast 25th. What a fortunate thing it was at the light green placemats change now allows the process to See DEVELOPMENT, page 13 with Santa” event. to have Santa drop in and that See SANTA, page 6 explains the quick change in the weather conditions from the crisp cold to warm glow. Nguyen requests recount in District 8 council race This reporter asked Santa how he immy Nguyen (inset), candidate umentation from the automatic manual liked the Santa Clara Valley and he for San Jose City Council's recount." said that he really enjoyed his sleigh District 8 seat, has requested a On Monday, Dec. 19, the Register of ride for the clouds were comfy as he J manual recount of all the votes cast in Voters certified the District 8 election traversed over the hills. He said he the race on Tuesday, Dec. 13, which results and announced the staff of 150 always delivered a lot of science was the deadline for the request. had completed the County recount. items in this area and can remember Nguyen said he is paying for this The automatic recounts were a particular boy named Steve who recount himself. The Registrar has required, per the direction of the Santa kept asking him for more and more estimated the recount will cost more Clara County Board of Supervisors, computer parts a while back so he than $77,000. because the districts in which the con- could work with another boy named In his letter sent to the Santa Clara tests were held were entirely within the Woz and put different inventions County Registrar of Voters, Nguyen boundaries of Santa Clara County, the together. requested to see "all rejected vote-by- contests were not for any state or feder- Sometimes they were naughty he mail and provisional ballot envelopes, al office, and the margin of victory for said but…they turned out all right. all defective or 'spoiled' ballots' which were remade the candidates and measure was within 0.5% of the Ho Ho Ho, he chuckled, those boys by Registrar staff…and all tally sheets and other doc- total number of ballots cast or 25 votes. were always fiddling with new ideas
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The honorable President of the Board of Directors of the Evergreen Islamic Center, Mr. Faisal Yazadi, welcomed all of the nearly 400 citizens who walked through the gates and up the gentle hill of the Evergreen Islamic Center. Inclusiveness wins out when hate letter is met with love By Kevin Larsen community we should be proud of ourselves Times staff writer for coming together. "We are known as one brave decision was made to let our of the six metropolitan areas of the world community know about a hate letter that embrace a strong example for religious Athat resulted in bringing the commu- harmony where inclusiveness wins out," nity together at the Evergreen Islamic said Cortese. Center. A well-spoken eleventh grader stepped to The letter of hate speech was delivered to the microphone and while holding up her the Evergreen Islamic Association this past hand to the crowd expressed eloquently that month, which is located in Evergreen Valley. each finger is of a different size. "They are Humble civic leaders, spiritual leaders and only of certain strength but when they are all passionate citizens gathered to fight hate put together they become a fist and a fist is with love when they were invited to a gath- strong. The same is true with our communi- ering on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 12. ty, together we are strong and we are united." The calling together of religious leaders After saying a beautiful prayer it was stated from different faiths was done to symbolize that," we are a peaceful loving community." the family of caring and the common bond State Senator Beall explained that the of community. It was done to educate all strongest way to gain peace and end dis- including whoever wrote the letter. The crimination is through education. "To do entire community was invited to enter the this we should all work together to support Evergreen Islamic Center. every school board member and every mem- The honorable President of the Board of ber of the legislature to incorporate Islamic 4205 San Felipe Road, Directors of the Evergreen Islamic Center, studies in schools, colleges and more," said Suite 200 Mr. Faisal Yazadi, expressed "there is Beal. He went on to say, nobody should be San Jose, CA 95135 enough love to go around." He welcomed discriminated against in the state of all of the nearly 400 citizens who walked California." (408) 270-4333 Douglas W. Vierra, D.D.S. / Sharon D. Hoefling, D.D.S. through the gates and up the gentle hill of Bob Dhillon, Founder of the American www.plazadental.com Raju Y. Reddy, M.D., D.D.S. the Evergreen Islamic Center. Sikh Association and who helped make pos- Hundreds of community members poured sible the Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) said here into the gates and delicious cookies were set in our valley we are all part of the same I am extremely pleased on trays for all to taste and enjoy. In addition humanity and without the help of other that I chose Plaza Dental to their hospitality, the Islamic Community faiths we would not have been able to build Center gave tours of the building for all to religious buildings. "We know that love is in after my previous dentist feel welcome with both kindness and caring. everybody." retired. I would highly The crowd was earnest and eager to listen to State assembly member Ash Kalra drove recommend this practice the messages of understanding with forgive- all the way to San Jose from Sacramento to ness while also forging strength in the knowl- attend the gathering and he said that we all to my friends. edge that the community is a family. respond with so much love regardless of any – 12/1/2016 L. Francis The large group of local residents came to hate. It is a testament to this community to support the Evergreen Islamic Center and let show children and let them experience that those who use the center know that they we must do everything we can to bring out (The Evergreen Islamic Center) have owner- love and peace in our world. "We know how ship in this area along with everybody else. to do it… Let's make sure we share what we Many were heard to say, you are welcome know with the rest of the world." here and you are part of our Evergreen fam- Reverend Kiley of the Silicon Valley Faith FREE Sonicare Toothbrush ily. Group expressed these words: "I see the tap- At the very beginning of the 2 p.m. event, estry of this community with deep beliefs in after Initial Exam, X-rays & Cleaning a moment of silence was called upon to love and working with others to bring under- honor those who were lost in the Oakland standing about. " He quoted a poem that is fire. The entire crowd embraced this very on a brass plaque located on the Tower Hall Plaza Dental Group – (408) 270-4333 important gesture. This action let all in atten- (if you pull back the ivy you may be able to Must present coupon at first visit. Limit one per customer. dance know that the depth of caring in this find it) of San Jose State University written community has no boundaries. by Edwin Markham. The poem is titled Limited to one per family. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 1/31/17 Supervisor Dave Cortese said that in this See GATHERING, page 7 PAGE 4 EVERGREEN TIMES DEC. 23, 2016 – JAN. 5, 2017 SERVING EVERGREEN & SILVER CREEK VALLEY SINCE 1982 ONLINE: EVERGREENTIMES.COM This Week: NEWS National Charity League of ValleyCurrents San Jose benefits ‘Animal Assisted project : PAGE 8 cur rent (adj.) Present, topical, timely, newsworthy. (n.) Movement in a definite direction, a flow. OP ED Vice Mayor Rose Herrera New 'Imagination Playground' donated to YMCA says goodbye in her final aBoom and Target donated $15,930 to the YMCA of Silicon Valley to buy a piece for the Times: PAGE 10 Kfantastic new gift for children. Executive Director of the East Valley Family YMCA Lupe Ruvalcaba embraced the unveil- HOLIDAY ing of the Imagination Playground in a Cart. Outwit porch pirates and The new playground system is innovative as it allows children to engage in creative activities hackers during the holiday that combine collaboration, critical thinking, play and fun. shopping season: PAGE 11 "Imagination Playground is designed to let kids do what comes to them naturally in work- ing together to build a structure, tear it down, and start again," said Ruvalcaba. "This also encourages their creativity, self-expression and important problem solving skills." This new concept brings the playground to the child instead of the other way around. She expressed it will be used at events such as the YMCA Healthy Kids day, the Nana y Yo Early Learning Program Family Nite, as well being integrated into the after school programs, sum- mer camps and more. The new playground system is innovative as it allows children to engage in creative activities that combine Pat Wolf, Board Chair of the YMCA East collaboration, critical thinking, play and fun. Valley thanked Target and the national non- profit foundation KaBOOM for supplying the This builds imagination, develops strength and will be asked by the children to return to full grant to purchase the Imagination unity. Imagination Playground time and time again. Playground in a cart. She explained that this Play Associates maintain a safe play space The traditional playgrounds have fixed slides single product of the traveling playground with the philosophy or role of not directing and monkey bars but the Imagination intertwines and accomplishes of each of the child play but instead stepping back and allow- Playground has the playground is built by chil- three pillars of focus this YMCA is founded ing the children's inherent curiosity and urge to dren. The unit is similar to a large soft giant upon, Social Responsibility, Healthy Living want to play take hold. The children playing sized Lego-like piece building experience in ARTS and Youth Development. were seen to have the natural tendencies to col- that the children fit together all kinds of shapes Rare four hand piano Social Responsibility laborate and work together on their own and to erect life size structures. The children First, it's portable, it can be taken anywhere. the Play Associates step back to let that hap- become captains of the construction. The plans performance planned for It has a cart and the soft and safe puzzle pieces pen. Observing the children create architectur- of the creation of bigger structures or more can be stored easily. It is good social responsi- al wonders which can be enthralling. Children elaborate ones tends to cajole the young ones to Jan. 21: PAGE 14 bility to take the playground to places where bring out the joy of things in their quest to all work together and communicate what goes some children do not get out to go to the play- explore and their laughter is joyful too. Parents where and who will attach it. ALSO ground that much. We can take the playground to the child and we plan to use it in all places. experts on financial aid will explain the array of Worship Guide: PAGE 16 Healthy Living Free Cash for College choices available, answer questions, and dis- Meeting Times: PAGE 22 Second, the more movement we encourage cuss ways to avoid crushing debt.'' children to use the more we meet the second Workshop to be Students and their families can get personnel important pillar of Healthy Living. Exercise and professional assistance with completing combined with the child developing his or her presented January 21 their Free Application for Federal Student Aid imagination will take away from screen time on forms, also known as FAFSA. Information technology devices. Screen time is not bad if it tate Sen. Jim Beall is sponsoring "Cash about resources will be available for foster Times Media, Inc. / (408) 494-7000 is done in some measure of time that is appro- for College Day'' on Jan. 21 at Silver youth and students eligible for AB 540, also Creek High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. known as the California Dream Act. WILLIAM BELLOU priate but we need to ensure children get prop- S PUBLISHER / CEO: The goal of "Cash for College Day" is to help Assistance with California Dream Act applica- [email protected] er exercise each day. This hands-on experience of putting parts together and building things in college-bound students and their families under- tions will be provided. SR. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: BRIGITTE JONES real size will enchant children away from stand the options available for paying for college There will also be a resource fair with repre- [email protected] screen time and also encourage healthy eating, expenses. All students, regardless of what school sentatives from various Northern California and healthy snacks that go hand in hand along they attend, are welcome to attend this free event. universities, including Stanford, UC-Berkeley, STAFF WRITERS: NEHARIKA BANDARU, "Sometimes the biggest challenge for stu- UC-Santa Cruz, San Jose State, De Anza ANKITA BHANOT, DIANE BLUM, FRANK SHORTT, with exercise. NIRBAN SINGH, KEVIN LIN, SRAVYA VOLETI, Youth Development dents isn't getting into college but figuring out College, Mills College, San Jose City College, KEVIN LARSEN, SANDHYA IYER, Lastly, the third pillar of Youth how to pay for college,'' Beall said. "All too Evergreen Valley College, and more. SUNAY SANGHANI, STEVEN LEONARD Development, this hands-on playground func- often, students and their families take out col- For more information about the workshop or to lege loans without fully understanding the RSVP, contact the Senate District 15 office, (408) JEFF BAHAM tions by the child being the architect or creator ART DIRECTOR: terms of the agreements. I don't want that to 558-1295, or click here. Silver Creek High School is [email protected] of the things thought up by them and encour- age teams of children collaborating together. happen. At the Cash for College workshop, located at 3434 Silver Creek Rd., San Jose. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: SANDY BELLOU
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"Why that looks like me!" he Drive-thru is open now through Dec. 30 exclaimed. He nodded to the Christmas car- from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly. The holiday olers who sang wonderful songs that are heard show will be closed on Christmas Day, by him around the world. Santa seemed to Dec. 25. know just what to do. After waiving kindly, he Tickets can be purchased in advance by walked over to the big chair in front of the red visiting parkhere.org. Walk-thru admission carpet and slowly sat down. The entire room tickets are $10 ages 13 years old and up, was so beautifully decorated that Santa nod- and $5 ages 4-12 years old. Drive-thru ded with great approval and with that, he admission prices are $20 per vehicle (up to began to listen and talk with each child. The 12 people) and $50 for oversize vehicles children brought joy to all adults at the break- (capacity 13+). fast and it was easy to read their eyes and Whether you are on foot or in your vehi- facial expressions which showed both a com- cle, visitors will be dazzled by thousands of bination of mirth and inquisitiveness. They twinkling lights in large animated displays. seemed to marvel at the question, "is this real- The sights and sounds of an erupting vol- ly Santa?" They seemed to be thinking as cano in the dangerously fun dinosaur den, reminded from time to time by Mom and SUN it's so.' Not believe in Santa Claus! Santa shooting hoops, a pen of playful Dad, "I guess I better be good because Santa is Please tell me the truth; is You might as well not believe in penguins, blazing cannons, a tunnel of really coming to town." there a Santa Claus? fairies! You might get your moving lights, and a This reporter jumped to attention as Santa VIRGINIA O'HANLON. papa to hire men to watch in all 90-foot twinkling tree will have you walked up and explained that I had missed a 115 WEST NINETY- the chimneys on Christmas Eve "oohing and aahing" throughout your visit. touching photo op (opportunity) of a picture FIFTH STREET to catch Santa Claus, but even Enjoy a free pair of 3D glasses with the of him holding a little baby handed to him by if they did not see Santa Claus event program, while supplies last. kind and trusting parents. I asked how that VIRGINIA, your little coming down, what would that Vasona Lake County Park is located at made Santa feel and he looked up to the sky friends are wrong. They have prove? Nobody sees Santa 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA and responded lovingly that, "why it remind- been affected by the skepticism Claus, but that is no sign that 95037. For directions, ticketing and more ed me of the baby Jesus, the Christ baby and of a skeptical age. They do not there is no Santa Claus. The information visit parkhere.org or call (408) it just was so wonderful to hold that little one believe except they see. They most real things in the world 355-2201. There is no parking at Vasona in my arms, Ho-Ho-Ho, such a precious child think that nothing can be are those that neither children Lake County Park, however, free parking indeed." which is not comprehensible by their little nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies danc- and shuttle service is recommended at I think Santa was trying to tell everyone that minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be ing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no Netflix, 121 Albright Way, Los Gatos. all people are so very special and he deeply men's or children's, are little. In this great uni- proof that they are not there. Nobody can con- Fantasy of Lights is presented by Santa knows that for he has deep feelings for every- verse of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in ceive or imagine all the wonders there are Clara County Department of Parks and one. Being curious this reporter happened to his intellect, as compared with the boundless unseen and unseeable in the world. Recreation, 298 Garden Hill Drive, Los notice Santa's boots were big black and rugged world about him, as measured by the intelli- You may tear apart the baby's rattle and see Gatos, CA 95032. and so he was asked what kind of boots he gence capable of grasping the whole of truth what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil was wearing. He responded, "Well, some and knowledge. covering the unseen world which not the Polar Express train ride good soldiers in the military and police sent Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He strongest man, nor even the united strength of these to me at the North Pole and said they exists as certainly as love and generosity and all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear now through Dec. 23 were the very best tactical boots made. He devotion exist, and you know that they apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway marveled at the motto written on the label, abound and give to your life its highest beauty can push aside that curtain and view and pic- "you have the right to be comfortable." Santa has begun its one-hour round-trip journeys and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world ture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is to the “North Pole” onboard The Polar said he was keeping pace with new things in if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as it all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world the world and in addition to trying out new Express Train Ride. dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There there is nothing else real and abiding. Set to the sounds of the motion picture comfortable boots he and his elves were work- would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and ing with more with technology at the pole. He soundtrack, passengers will relive the romance to make tolerable this existence. We he lives forever. A thousand years from now, magic of the story as they are whisked steadfastly expressed that the elves still make should have no enjoyment, except in sense Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years the best toys and some things never change but away on the train ride. and sight. The eternal light with which child- from now, he will continue to make glad the Singing, dance chefs some of their tools were being upgraded with hood fills the world would be extinguished. heart of childhood. the help of a man named Musk. It seems that Passengers will be treated to singing and Santa was sharing some secrets on how his dancing chefs serve passengers cookies and sleigh flies with some inventors who come all hot chocolate while they narrate the classic the way to the North Pole to visit him and children’s book, The Polar Express. learn. Santa and his helpers greet passengers at With poise, he made sure that each child got the North Pole and then board the train, a candy cane and waved goodbye to all. He where each child is given the first gift of thanked his prancing reindeer who helped Christmas—a silver sleigh bell. serve breakfast platters and said to all, "may Singing and dancing elves aboard each there be peace, happiness and good cheer for car lead passengers in singing Christmas all in the world." carols on the ride back to Santa Cruz. After he left, the author recalled the ques- The exciting journey runs through Dec. tion asked by a little girl, Virginia O'Hanlon, 23 on select dates; with departure times at who sent a letter to the The Sun, a prominent 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. New York City newspaper in the 1800's. One Families are encouraged to wear their paja- of the newspapers' editors, Francis Pharcellus mas for the ride. Church, reply is the most ever re-printed edi- Santa Cruz Boardwalk rides torials in any newspaper and became the sub- As an added bonus, a $10 MyBoardwalk ject of books, films and even had a television THE HAPPIEST HOLIDAY Card (good for individual rides, attractions series. Mr. Church's reply to the little girl's and games) will be provided for each paid The holidays are brighter for Eleanor Jimenez, a local 13-year Air Force veteran who received keys question in 1897 was kindly written with a adult and child (age three and over) for to a practically brand new car from Caliber Collision and Allstate Insurance as part of the National depth of belief. Here is a reprint of the famous each Polar Express Train Ride reservation. Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides™ program. Recycled Rides is a nationwide program in which editorial. Editor’s note: Dates, fares and excursion businesses in the collision industry team up to repair and donate cars to veterans. Jimenez unex- times are available by visiting san- DEAR EDITOR: pectedly lost her job. She fell behind financially while she was unemployed and struggled to make tacruzthepolarexpressride.com or calling I am 8 years old. ends meet. She recently landed two jobs, one of which has her leaving work often at 3:00 am when 877.726.7245. Ticket prices range from public transportation is not available. The Recycled Rides gift will enable Jimenez to now get to and $34 to $89 depending on class of service Some of my little friends say there is no from her jobs on time and safely. and date of travel. Santa Claus. Papa says, 'If you see it in THE SERVING EVERGREEN & SILVER CREEK VALLEY SINCE 1982 ONLINE: EVERGREENTIMES.COM EVERGREEN TIMES DEC. 23, 2016 – JAN. 5, 2017 PAGE 7
Times Community News Gathering Continued from page 3 Outwitted and is placed at the end of this article for your contemplation. Mr. Kiley expressed that this poem is a description of what we are doing today by all coming on a Sunday to give support to the Evergreen Islamic Center. Girish Shah, Silicon Valley Interreligious Council stated that, "our diversity is a resource rather than a barrier...when any one religion comes under A diverse crowd gathered to express support at the event. attack, all religions come Anwar continued: "In the Bible, we read: under attack...therefore, we unite in condemn- Three things will last forever--faith, hope, and ing such acts." Also these important words love--and the greatest of these is love. In the were expressed, "We stand together to Jewish tradition, we are reminded: Love your denounce this and all acts that seek to margin- neighbor as yourself. In my own tradition, we alize and target entire faith communities." frequently recite: A perfect Muslim is one from Father Gene of the St. Francis of Assisi whose tongue and hands mankind is safe, and Catholic Church bestowed a simple speech and a true emigrant [muhajir] is one who flees from prayer to the crowd. He expressed greetings what ... You will not enter paradise until you from the Bishop of San Jose and explained the have faith; and you will not complete your actions and words stated in his prayer were also faith, till you love one another. 'When anything embraced by Pope Francis. "We come togeth- disturbs you within yourself, forsake it. In this er for unity, support and love…all of our reli- age of ever-increasing hatred, phobia and fear, gions teach us love…may we all together be the it is incumbent that we look out for each other, ministers of peace." and trust each other. We get to know our neigh- A mother expressed that her daughter bors and we build a real community." became a Muslim and when she did she was Anwar explained he moved to San Jose from embraced by those in the religion. A testament London in 1983. "I went to schools in of the love for her daughter bestowed by Downtown and East San Jose my entire life," Muslims after learning that she was dying. She said Anwar. "My children, the oldest of whom was nurtured and taken care of in deep digni- is in high school, have only known San Jose to fied ways by those in the Muslim faith and she be their home. Born and raised here. We are a was thankful for how her daughter was loved family of die-hard 9ers, Giants and Sharks and treated. fans. Despite this, even in this extremely toler- Mayor Liccardo spoke and expressed that, ant valley, sometimes, we are made to feel like "we got your back." Meaning that the city of outsiders. This is now becoming the case with San Jose would be always working with those many minorities across the country. We in this from this faith and all other faiths to ensure great valley should and we should not let our everyone feels they are being treated in caring differences divide us, rather we need to look way. "I want to make sure everyone knows the into ourselves and our faith traditions to inspire entire city is there to help and protect you and us to become better citizens, better parents and care about you." better human beings! A Jewish Rabbi expressed, "we are all one," That is because the face of America today is and this summed up the entire event with wis- not just white or black, Hispanic, or Asian. It is dom. Many eloquent thoughts were expressed. diversity. It isn't one solid-colored blanket but a Vice Mayor Rose Herrera said that it was a patchwork quilt threaded together with the beautiful sight to see the community come unique motifs of all of our stories. Just as I together with a very large turnout for the gath- began with a quote from Martin Luther King ering. "All of us come with love," she said. Jr., I end with two quotes from him: "We are a faith community where all churches The ultimate measure of a man is not where work together. When we see injustice we need he stands in moments of comfort and conven- to call it out. If we witness it we need to say, ience, but where he stands at times of challenge "not here, not now, not ever!" She said those in and controversy. Love is the only force capable attendance here will need to reach out and join of transforming an enemy into a friend. The the rest of the community because as long as Silicon Valley is made up of people of many we stand together and affirm our love we can diverse backgrounds, which makes our neigh- know that and it is true. So, we need to reach borhoods beautiful. It makes our experience of out to those in our neighborhoods and around life, a rich experience, and this is what keeps us to also give support and embrace this mes- our already great country, a great country." sage. Truly all who came to the important gather- Tahiz Anwar, an Imam, spoke. (An imam is ing were given the gift of unity and compassion to lead Islamic worship services. In fact, the and caring and in closing, here is the poem word "Imam" itself means "to stand in front of" mentioned by one of the speakers which lets us in Arabic) Anwar poured out his eloquent know that we as all the speakers stated that words and reminded this reporter of a young must help those who might be hateful of us Martin Luther King Jr. He addressed the gath- with this most powerful force called, "love." ering saying: "My faith tradition reminds me Outwitted to respect all human beings and all faiths, so He drew a circle that shut me out— my invocation this morning will be brief and Heretic, a rebel, a thing to flout. hopefully inclusive. I want to begin with a But Love and I had the wit to win: quote and reminder from Dr. Martin Luther We drew a circle that took him in! King Jr: Life is most persistent and the urgent —Edwin Markham question is, 'What are you doing for others?" 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blossomvalley.nationalcharityleague.org. To learn more about Animal Assisted NCL of San Jose Happiness, go to animalassistedhappiness.org benefits ‘Animal Assisted project ‘Reaching Out’ to he National Charity League of San distribute food Jose Class of 2017 funding project ben- Tefits “Animal Assisted Happiness’ is to needy families the recipient of a successful fundraising event put on by this energetic group of 22 young he Reaching Out Food Center at the women. Cathedral of Faith will hold their In addition to raising funds, the senior proj- Tannual ‘Celebration of Love’ ect also benefits AAH with a bunny hutch Thursday, Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. until noon. sanctuary the Class of 2017 are assembling “This year, we’ve seen a greater demand in and painting at AAH's new facility. our services,” said Jim Gallagher, Reaching The non- profit Animal Assisted Happiness Out’s director. “More than 2,500 grocery (AAH) mission is to enrich the lives of chil- carts full of food will be distributed that day,” dren and their families experiencing special he said. needs, health or family challengers in provid- During the month of December, it is ing friendly barnyard animals to bring expected that more than 5,000 grocery carts moments of happiness and smiles into their full of food will be distributed. The carts will lives. include turkeys, fresh produce, vegetables, Seven different high schools in San Jose are milk, bread, and pastries, to needy families. represented in this NCL Class that has spent The retail value of the distributed food is the last five and half years working together to more than $1,000,000. develop their leadership skills, giving back to The mostly-volunteer organization, which the community and learning through diverse operates out of a debt-free, 16,000 square foot cultural experiences. distribution center on the Cathedral of Faith The Class of 2017 is now in the home campus, provides emergency food and basic stretch of their six year commitment that will life necessities for over 120,000 economically culminate in a special celebration on March disadvantaged. Over 500 volunteers will be on 18, 2017. hand at the event Dec. 22 to provide assis- To learn more about this mother-daughter tance to food recipients. philanthropic organization, go to almaden- The Celebration of Love Food Distribution on Dec. 22 event takes about two hours to pull off— with the help of hundreds of volunteers from the church congregation. More than 5,000 vouchers are being distributed to recipients and each will present their Massage Therapy voucher to receive their food. “No one will be turned away,” Gallagher said. Winter Special For more information about Reaching Out or the Cathedral of Faith, log onto www.cathedralof- Voted Expires 1/31/17 faith.org, or contact Jim Gallagher, Best Director, at 408-979-3090 or jgal- Massage National Charity League of San Jose Class of 2017. [email protected]. $35 special 1 hour with this ad
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Times Local News Happy holidays and farewell By Vice Mayor Rose Herrera industrial job land from being con- Special to the Times verted. Some of those jobs will be s I wrap up my final days in advanced manufacturing as your councilmember because we were able to win the Aand Vice-Mayor I'm filled $75 Million Defense Department with gratitude for the opportunity Flexible Hybrid Manufacturing and privilege I've had to serve the Grant. I pitched San Jose's propos- residents of District 8 for the past al to the representatives from the 8 years. Together we have accom- Defense Department and we won. plished many things. Thank you While serving on the VTA to all of the members of the dis- District 8 board for the past 8 years, we have trict 8 community who have Report moved BART to San Jose forward, helped to make these achieve- with the Berryessa BART station By Rose Herrera ments possible. Thank you to my City Councilmember opening in 2017. This year we staff who have been dedicated to secured a funding plan for the serving the District 8 constituents and thank Capitol to Eastridge light rail segment that has you to publisher of this paper who gave me a been promised to eastside residents since the voice to the community through these articles. passage of Measure A in 2000. This light rail My goals were to get as many positive things line will connect east valley residents to BART done for this community as possible. I can say and jobs. that we have achieved all of those original Public safety has been, and continues to be, goals and more. a critical priority for our community. We rec- Some of the projects have been completed ognize that for the near term there is a short- and are in use, like our new, 16,000 sq. ft. age of police officers and even when police Village square library opened earlier this year, staffing is increased the community will play two new fire stations (fire station 24 at an important role in preventing and reporting Silvercreek and fire station 21 on White crime. We have worked closely with SJPD Road), pedestrian safety, lighting and land- Crime Prevention and the community to scaping improvements along Capitol increase participation in neighborhood watch- Expressway completed in 2012. Other such as es, holding over 60 neighborhood watches. As the Arcadia ball fields across from Eastridge , a result we've seen neighborhood watch partic- the Lake Cunningham Bike Park and ipation increase and burglary rates go down. Thompson Creek trail segment projects have I also supported the introduction of been approved and funded and will be com- Community Service Officers to assist SJPD pleted within the next 1 or 2 years. with administrative and tasks that free up our I've worked with two Mayors and many patrol officers for more critical crime fighting council colleagues along the way. During my tasks. We still have a long way to go to rebuild first term we were confronted with the Great our police department but thanks to the voters Recession. I fought to maintain services. We passing measure F this November, we are off saved Lake Cunningham Skate Park, and to a good start. Muni- Water from privatization. It was a very As an Air Force veteran and the only mili- difficult time but our actions stabilized the tary veteran on the City Council, I've been budget so that we could eventually cut ribbons honored to represent veterans. Leading the instead of cutting services. effort to raise the POW MIA flag at City Hall There have been a few key areas of focus was particularly meaningful for me. Every throughout my tenure including Public Safety, time I see it fly, alongside of the American Economic Development, Transportation, flag, I'm reminded of the sacrifices our mili- Community building and Veteran's issues. tary have made and are still making for all of Having run a small business in the past, I us. enjoyed Chairing the Economic Development I'm also proud of the community events Committee for four years. We were able to we've sponsored, including the Senior Health bring more jobs to San Jose and protect our Fair at Eastridge, the EPIC (Earth People and International culture) festival at Evergreen Village Square, Movie nights and concerts, Day In The Park at Lake Cunningham and the Faith Leaders appreciation Breakfast which is now morphing into a District 8 faith Leaders council. All of these events are part of a larger goal to build our community and bring us together. I've always appreciated the diversity of our council district and believe that the more we know about each other's cultures, the more cohesive and unified we become as a community. Our district is one of the most cul- turally diverse in San Jose. There is no majori- ty group. We have many immigrants and many languages spoken. This is why, during the library opening we attempted a Guiness book record of the most languages read con- secutively. There were 57 languages represent- ed that day. I was moved by the pride of those who read their native language aloud and was reminded that we all want to be recognized and respected. By recognizing our differences we invite each other to be part of a larger whole. We are one San Jose. Best wishes for a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year! 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H OLIDAY N OTEBOOK How to outwit porch pirates and hackers during the Holiday Shopping Season By Sean Eastwood think you purchased. Also, if their shopping-cart Times staff writer experience is not an HTTPS browser session, then mericans’ love affair with online shopping everything you type in – your name, address and continues to grow, and retailers predict a 7 credit-card information – is going over the Ato 10 percent increase in online sales this Internet unencrypted, in plain view. holiday season, according to the National Retail • Pay with credit cards rather than debit cards. Federation. If you experience identity theft, credit card laws While that news might make retailers giddy, allow you to keep all of your credit immediately, security experts are reiterating their annual warn- with no responsibility during an identity theft or ings that the convenience of online shopping fraud investigation. With a debit card, your bank’s comes with hazards. You could become the target policy can be to tie up your money in the amount of hackers out to steal your credit card or bank of the fraudulent transactions for up to 30 days. information, or “porch pirates” who prey on those Some have been known to take up to 60 days to packages left on your doorstep. resolve the issue. “Consumers need to take proper precautions if • Get permission to ship all your packages to they don’t want their holiday merriment turning work. That way they aren’t left unguarded at your into holiday gloom,” says Gary Miliefsky, CEO of doorstep for hours where anyone walking by SnoopWall, company that specializes in cyber could snatch them. If this arrangement works out, security. be sure to tell all your friends and family also to Changing all your passwords frequently is one ship packages to your work address. way to protect what’s yours. Deleting smartphone • Ask a friend or neighbor to receive your or tablet apps you don’t use is another smart move, packages for you. You might not be home on work Miliefsky says, because many of those apps may days, but plenty of people are. Trusted friends who be malware that spies on you. are retired or who work at home might be happy to Even porch pirates – generally seen as low-tech let you have packages delivered to them for safe thieves who simply cruise neighborhoods looking keeping. for packages – can go high tech by infiltrating your “It’s wonderful that you can go online and track smartphone where they can eavesdrop on your down those hard-to-find gifts that aren’t available orders and deliveries. in local shops,” Miliefsky says. “Just make sure “Both porch pirates and hackers count on peo- you’re taking measures to help keep you and your ple being lax with their defenses,” Miliefsky says. personal information safe. The holidays will be a “But with a little preparation you can thwart their whole lot brighter if you do.” plans.” About Gary S. Miliefsky He offers a few tips for doing just that: Gary S. Miliefsky is founder of SnoopWall Inc. • Shop online only from websites you trust. If (www.snoopwall.com), a cutting edge counter-intelli- you don't know where the merchant is located, gence technology company offering free consumer-based don’t shop online there. If they don't have a cor- software to secure personal data on cell-phones and porate address or are located in another country, it tablets, while generating revenues helping banks and could be iffy whether you ever see the goods you government agencies secure their networks. Charity guide for Holiday giving t seems some "charities" are $1.2 million dollars per year… better than others…much plus all expenses paid including THE AMERICAN LEGION Ibetter! Here’s a surprising a Rolls Royce. Less than 5 cents National Commander guide to help you determine the of your donated dollar goes to receives a $0.00 salary. Your best use of your dollars during the cause. donations go to help veterans the Holiday Season and and their families and youth. beyond. GOODWILL CEO and owner Mark THE VETERANS OF THE AMERICAN RED Curran makdes a profit of $2.3 FOREIGN WARS CROSS million a year. Goodwill is a National Commander President and CEO Marsha catchy name for his business. receives a $0.00 salary. J. Evans' salary for the year was You donate to his business and Donations go to help Veterans $651,957 plus expenses. then he sells the items for and their families and youth. PROFIT. He pays nothing for MARCH OF DIMES his products and pays his work- THE DISABLED It’s called the March of ers minimum wage! AMERICAN VETERANS Dimes because only one dime National Commander of every donated dollar is given Go "GREEN" and put your receives $0.00 salary. Donations to the needy. money where it does the most go to help veterans and their good! families and youth. THE UNITED WAY President Brian Gallagherm THE SALVATION ARMY THE MILITARY ORDER OF receives a $375,000 base Commissioner Todd Bassett PURPLE HEARTS salary… along with numerous receives a $13,000 with housing National Commander expense benefits. per year for managing this $2 receives a $0.00 salary. Your billion dollar organization. 96% donations go to help veterans UNICEF of donated dollars goes to the and their families and youth. CEO Caryl M. Stern earns needy. PAGE 12 EVERGREEN TIMES DEC. 23, 2016 – JAN. 5, 2017 SERVING EVERGREEN & SILVER CREEK VALLEY SINCE 1982 ONLINE: EVERGREENTIMES.COM SERVING EVERGREEN & SILVER CREEK VALLEY SINCE 1982 ONLINE: EVERGREENTIMES.COM EVERGREEN TIMES DEC. 23, 2016 – JAN. 5, 2017 PAGE 13
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build ONLY for educational purposes. Many vote till the community can come back with a cational use not commercial use Development expressed that the Evergreen Valley College harmonious plan…. 36. There is 65percent more autism in the has had a need for many years to expand 14. It is hurtful to see the Evergreen College Santa Clara Valley and we need more educa- Continued from page 1 classroom choices compared with other junior cut short, intimidating when voicing different tion for incredible needs of new professions a.m. Tuesday Morning and left at 2:40 a.m., colleges such as Foothill and DeAnza. Thus, opinions of what's best for the college… 37. A 95 year lease will not allow use of the Wednesday; a very long day to say the least. they wanted only construction to be that of 15. Vote No… No deals…where is our land for educational purposes Many citizens decided to leave and not classroom or educational use. experts…how do you trust this board…they 38. Before it is said educational land is not present their views due to the delay in the vote, Proponents of the proposal say the college may delay and build apartments…This board needed…we have double the population in prompting many to question if it is proper to is so big that it has lots of land for future edu- takes 20 million dollars of money and builds a this area but we serve half as many full time hold city council meetings on important con- cational classroom use to build on. They said building…The police academy they kicked cities as De Anza and Foothill.. the San Jose tentious community issues after midnight. even if the 27 acres are built commercially and out in the abandoned buildings where the dis- city and vision general plan extends 24 years "I was disappointed that the Evergreen item leased for more than 90 years, the remaining trict office should be…. but this district plan is 95 years was heard so late," said Vice Mayor Rose "footprint" of available land is vast on the 16. There is no more land being creat- 39. The Evergreen redevelopment policy Herrera. "I requested the City Council move Evergreen College site so it really does not ed…What are you going to do put a Costco in needs to be reevaluated the important agenda item to earlier in the matter. there…I don't know what you're doing. Our 40. This is really just an urban village in dis- evening, but it didn't happen," she said. Others refuted the leasing of land to com- youth…need to be able to be in their neigh- guise, as there's 150,000 commercial space Herrera said a very important part of this mercial interests to say that "there is no more borhood and not travel all across town to available now in Evergreen Valley. decision was no housing will be included. land being created and we must look to the attend Foothill or De Anza As the morning wore on many citizens "Initially the San Jose - Evergreen Valley future more because we may need to use it for 17. Many students travel to other colleges waved green signs not in favor of the City College District wanted to pursue housing on education use." instead of staying here…I am very disap- Council re-designation of the land into com- their development site which I strongly Some felt there was not a need to expand pointed how the Evergreen land has not mercial usage. They voiced as did others from opposed," said Herrera. "We were able to con- retail in the area and some wondered what turned into the land it should be…keep it for both sides that not enough community vince them to withdraw their original plan would be built on the commercially leased educational purposes we do not need any engagement was done around this important which included housing and make it strictly land. more retail… issue. about jobs. Also they must stay within the Here is a synopsis of each one minute 18. I am opposed to re-designation of Other City Council members expressed the Evergreen Development Policy and Evergreen speech made by each resident at the podium land…keep it pqp…my son went to Evergreen city was only charged with the use of the land Specific plan which limits development. in City Council Chambers. and because of impacted classes he had to fin- and not what will be built upon it. That Moving forward the community will be 1. Evergreen school districts do not need the ish out at Mission College…I spoke to three process will be between the community and involved in creating a master plan for the land. students in Starbucks and they were all the college to decide. So, the City voted on future development. Any development will 2. We pay money toward college bonds and opposed to re-designation of land…they land use but not what will be built. A separate have to be approved by the city council and go we do not want the college to go into the real wanted more educational opportunities and process will be done in the future for what will through all of the processes including plan- estate business…if you vote for this you are more recreational opportunities… be created. ning commission and extensive community not representing the will of the people 19. I'm tired…There are three other rotary Some residents said they will not support outreach." 3. The Evergreen community is under sup- clubs and high tech companies that will build any business or institution built at the college Liccardo said there have been some short- ported in health care. on the campus…look for monies in better as a protest, stating the land should only be comings in the outreach process, but "we do 4. We are concerned. The proposal by the ways is what should be done… used for educational purposes as it was origi- not have the jurisdiction or power to tell col- Chancellor can be done in pqp. July 22 and 20. Should be for educational use and nally intended. lege how to run their institution; we can only August 4 the Chancellor proposed three possi- should be a sports field built there… SJECCD Chancellor Debbie Budd spoke in make decisions on land use issues." Liccardo ble developments…satellite office, business 21. We want to be able to understand what favor of changing the land use designation at continued: "I think I've heard very clearly design for community outreach… the plan is …request more stakeholders be the City Council meeting. "This land has been from the community that for many neighbors 5. The population of San Jose has increased involved in the process… designated surplus since 2004," she said. "I am they do not want development on the site. I 13% to one million people…San Jose 22. Each of you are aware state funding of thrilled that we will finally be able to utilize it understand that loud and clear. I understand Mercury News says 18,500 students are leav- land prohibits commercial use… to better serve students, while also providing there have been some shortcomings in the ing district to find programs they need… the 23. Building more strip malls will not is not much-needed services to the Evergreen com- communication and outreach and so I think surplus land use needs to be reconsidered. going to generate reliable long term tax rev- munity." there's a lot of work to be done as this moves 6. In 2050 we will need double the amount enue forward." of land currently on the college land so where 24. Residents in district 9 and district 10 Evergreen Valley College leaders insist they will it come from? have absolutely no information about what is How to recycle are not planning to develop all 27 acres, but 7. Keep it for the college because in 2050 happening tonight…I am concerned about they want the City Council designate all 27 the land will be needed for education use. long term leases… I ask you defer your deci- your holiday tree acres commercial to allow for flexibility for 8. Graduates in automotive technology sion tonight…I am working on another pro- urbside collection of holiday future development planning. The college says make $200,000 a year…and there is a shortage posal… to bring…University of California trees is on your collection day it's better for the builders so they can better of the technicians… the college should be campus to City of San Jose to focus on high beginning Dec. 26 through Jan. place construction where they want it and C about creating stable good paying jobs so keep tech… and an extension campus to Evergreen 27. where entrances (roads) best work for entry to the land for educational use. campus. Homeowners must remove stands, tin- the commercial buildings creating better buy- 9. Although the land was surplus in year 25. This development of land commercially sel, and decorations. Cut into 5-foot in for developers. 2004, we spent four years and one additional will bring student success money by generat- pieces. Set out on the curb near your "Having more land does not make for a year creating an Envision 2040 General Plan ing about a million dollars a year for both carts by 6 a.m. higher quality college experience," said San and update. At no time during that hundreds Evergreen and San Jose City College Too much holiday trash? Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo. "It doesn't more of thousands of hours did staff come before to 26. I understand land will be leased for 95 Use Extra Garbage Stickers, available classes; it doesn't mean more teachers. One express the land was needed to be designated years it is good to use the land at City Hall, libraries, Lucky, and thing I do know about education is that every NCC. We ask you to hold off before we 27. I used to live in Milpitas and they sold Safeway stores in San José. Place extra school is broke. Even if they've got a lot of understand the full ramifications of this deci- off land and made a mistake for now their col- garbage in a 32-gallon plastic garbage capital money from the passage of bonds, they sion…we need to have a full community lege district must lease land, …keep the land bag labeled with an Extra Garbage have no money for basic operations and main- engagement and have all the stakeholders for educational use Sticker on the curb near the garbage cart tenance and paying teachers. Education has together… not just a push for information. We 28. The money will allow us to better serve on your collection day. nothing to do with land." need to come together to put together a better our students with job training and more Questions about recycling? This entire issue of re-designation of land plan for the site. 29. It is good to create apprentice jobs, Go to sjenvironment.org/curbside- use has been the subject of many conversa- 10. If you walk through the campus there is employ college students and more recycling to view, print, or order a copy tions with many opposed to the change. The absolutely no space available for measure X 30. Will help create economic equity with of the Recycling Guide, available in audience of this city council meeting at two in monies…council members should tour the programs like College Promise English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. the morning was composed of earnest resi- campus to access for themselves…before the 31. This rezoning of the land will bring jobs For service questions dents and others taking opposite sides. There vote on this critical issue. here Contact your recycling, garbage, or was a very civil and honorable environment 11. Expand the college…increase the num- 32. The 27 acres were designated surplus yard trimmings collection company to with fifty to one hundred people staying very ber of graduates! land in 2004, the college needs all 27 acres for report missed collections, replace dam- late to voice their views in hopes of swaying 12. You get to decide the decision as to the a re-designation of land use for… future ten- aged carts, report service issues, or the voting of the San Jose City Council mem- fate of the Evergreen College that from the ants need to choose the areas. change your cart size. Go to sjenviron- bers to their side. beginning was to be used for educational pur- 33. This will benefit students ment.org/lookup to find your collection The majority of the speakers were against poses of its citizens…to designate the land as 34. Leasing the land will help generations of company and pickup day, to get street re-designation of land use for Evergreen surplus is a travesty… students attend school sweeping information, and for the sched- Valley College to commercial. 13. Your vote should reflect that donations 35. This land will never be returned for edu- ule of neighborhood cleanups. Many speakers said it's OK to build but do not buy your votes…we ask you defer the cational use…it should be developed for edu- PAGE 14 EVERGREEN TIMES DEC. 23, 2016 – JAN. 5, 2017 SERVING EVERGREEN & SILVER CREEK VALLEY SINCE 1982 ONLINE: EVERGREENTIMES.COM CommunityCalendar
Piano duo, Klara Frei and Temirzhan Yerzhanov, who have delighted audiences around the globe with their artistry, will appear in a 4-hand piano concert January 21 at Trianon Theatre, San Jose. Rare four hand piano performance planned Jan. 21 he Steinway Society, the Bay Area XI International Schumann Piano announced that International Artists Competition in Germany. He has since per- TKlara Frei and Temirzhan Yerzhanov formed throughout Europe, Russia, China, Dazzle will dazzle the audience with their India and the US. In 2007 he was named with 4-Hand Piano Beauty Sunday, January “Best Performer” by San Francisco Classical 21, 2017. Voice. The performance will be held on Sunday, Klara Frei is Director and Co-founder of Jan. 21 at the Trianon Theatre at 7:30 p.m. in Gradus ad Parnassum Music Studio and San Jose. The Pre-Concert Lecture will begin known internationally for her performances at 6:45 p.m. as soloist, chamber musician and in duo Graduates of the prestigious Moscow piano works, with her husband, Temirzhan Expires 1/31/17 Tchaikovsky Conservatory and winners of Yerzhanov. She studied at the National prestigious competitions, the duo are co- Conservatory in Kyrgyzstan and Moscow’s founders of Gradus ad Parnassum Music Tchaikovsky Conservatory and earned a Studio and serve on the faculty of the Master’s Degree in Piano Performance at Mountain View Community School of Basel Music Academy in Switzerland. In her Music and Arts. native Kyrgyzstan, she was awarded First The program will include: Prize at the National Piano Competition. • Schubert, Rondo in A major D951 A noted and notable concert pianist, as • Brahms, Variations on a Theme by R. well as teacher, Ms. Frei has toured in Schumann Op. 23 Switzerland, France, Czech Republic, UK, • Mendelssohn, Andante and Allegro bril- Russia, Kyrgyzstan and the USA. lante Op. 92 About Us: Steinway Society - The Bay Area is • Schubert, Rondo in D major D608 a non-profit organization based in Silicon Valley. • Schumann, Ballszenen Op. 109 Now entering its 22nd season, this dedicated group TICKETS/INFO: Single Tickets: $40- of musicians, pianists, teachers and arts lovers pro- $60. Senior/Student Discounts Available motes excellence in piano performance and music www.steinwaysociety.com or (408) 990-0872 education. Each season, Steinway Society presents Temirzhan Yerzhanov, noted concert a series of classical piano concerts featuring inter- pianist, conductor and former faculty mem- national award-winning pianists, and works ber at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conserva- with students and school leaders to bring musical tory, has performed and recorded master- performances to the schools. For more informa- works of the solo, concerto and chamber tion on Season Subscriptions, the artists, and music repertoire. Steinway Society, go to www.Steinway Want to His international career began with his Society.com. submit a winning First Prize and Gold Medal at the Events at New Seasons Free. news item Fri, January 6, 11am–12pm. Sugar Market Evergreen Seminar: How SWEET it isn’t! Learn about for the Fridays, 5–7pm: Wine Tasting & Cheese the negative impact sugar has on the immune Pairings. 12/23: Martin Ranch Winery, system and the body, and how to find where Evergreen Times? 12/30: Hahn Family Wines, 1/6: Epic Wines sugar is hiding on nutrition labels and in & Spirits, 1/13: Mountain Peoples Wine foods. Become informed and inspired, and Press day: January 3, 2017 Distributing, 1/20: Cima Collina, 1/27: kick the sugar habit. With Certified Nutrition Terra Sávia Wines. Complimentary. Consultant Katie Leadbetter. Free. Deadline: December 30, 2016 Wednesdays, 8am–9pm: Wellness Wed, January 11, 10–11am: Golden Wednesdays. Stop by the Solutions Counter Zumba. Dance your way into the New Year! Write to [email protected] and sample a new wellness product, healthy Great for seniors and adults new to Zumba; meal recipe, or featured healthy item from gentle but effective toning dance moves will our deli and juice bar. Free. get you moving to upbeat music. Presented Thurs, January 5, 2–3:30pm: Essential by CareMore. Free. Oils 101. Join Heidi Dagman and learn To preregister for classes, visit the Solutions about the fascinating world of fragrant essen- Counter in the store or go to: www.newseasonsev- tial oils—naturally occurring, aromatic com- ergreen.eventbrite.com New Seasons Market is pounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, located at: 5667 Silver Creek Valley Rd, San Jose. flowers, and other parts of plants, and how 408-513-8200. www.newseasonsmarket.com/our- you can use them to support your health. stores/evergreen SERVING EVERGREEN & SILVER CREEK VALLEY SINCE 1982 ONLINE: EVERGREENTIMES.COM EVERGREEN TIMES DEC. 23, 2016 – JAN. 5, 2017 PAGE 15
Times Local News GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT YMCA of Silicon Valley honors Burdett IDEA FOR THE COOK OR WANNA BE COOK with Distinguished Service Award IN YOUR LIFE ocelle Burdett (pictured, right) is the recipient of the JDistinguished Service Award 2016 for the South Valley Family YMCA at the annual Red Triangle Dinner held last month at the Crowne Plaza Palo Alto. Awards for the evening were presented The YMCA of Silicon Valley is proud to announce by Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, YMCA of Silicon Valley Chairman of the Board David Kennedy, and YMCA of Silicon Valley President and CEO Sandy Berlin Walker. The recipients of the Y’s annual awards go above and beyond in their efforts to serve the public and make a true difference in the lives of others. More than 7,600 Books individuals volunteer each year just providing leadership and talent that are vital to munity.” empowering people and communities to learn, grow YMCA of Silicon Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit $15 and thrive. focused on strengthening community through youth For the last three years, Burdett has volunteered as a development, healthy living and social responsibility. each team leader for the South Valley Family YMCA Across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, YMCA Annual Campaign. “Her contagious enthusiasm has of Silicon Valley serves approximately 240,000 mem- motivated her campaign team to raise $45,000 in 28 bers and participants – regardless of age, income or days for critical community programs,” said Walker.” background - by nurturing the potential of children Tireless in her efforts to build a strong campaign and and teens, improving health and well-being, and pro- Contact Aristea motivate volunteers to strive for success, Burdett’s viding opportunities to give back and support our thoughtful leadership makes a difference in our com- neighbors. at 408-268-0645 PAGE 16 EVERGREEN TIMES DEC. 23, 2016 – JAN. 5, 2017 SERVING EVERGREEN & SILVER CREEK VALLEY SINCE 1982 ONLINE: EVERGREENTIMES.COM
CAMPBELL UNITED Wednesdays, 9:30 THE EPISCOPAL Worship services are at 3:00 p.m. Call 408- and Cambodian. Clergy: Fr. Allan Boyd San Jose. Our METHODIST CHURCH AM., Women's Study CHURCH IN ALMADEN 10:00 AM at the 997-5100 for recorded Spanish at 1:00 PM. Experience our Lord Preschool is the only 1675 Winchester Group 6581 Camden Ave. San Horace Mann information or 408- Jesus Christ after the Catholic Preschool Boulevard (near Jose, CA 95120. The Community Center (7th 997-5101 to speak SAINT ANTHONY manner of the earliest offering quality family Hamilton), Campbell, CHURCH OF CHRIST Rev. Shelley Booth and Santa Clara with someone in our CATHOLIC CHURCH Christians. All are oriented service in the 95008. Church Office: 5351 Carter Ave., San Denney, Rector Streets). Worship parish office. We invite you to welcome to our warm, Evergreen and Silver 378-3472. www.camp- Jose 95118 Phone:408-268-0243 includes both contem- Information on Faith become a part of our multicultural Church Creek areas. Our bell-umc.org. E-mail us 408.265.5837 Web:www.eca-sj.org porary and traditional Formation for children hospitable, intimate community, where Chapel, Gathering Hall, at: www.bibleroad.org At the Episcopal Church music, a message that and adults can be Catholic parish. We services are done pri- Parish Office, Mission campbell_umc@earth- We strive to be a group in Almaden (ECA), we is relevant to real life, obtained by calling our are a caring communi- marily in English. Center, Parish Gift link.net. SUNDAY WOR- of Christians that love are joyful followers of based in the Bible, and Catechetical Office at ty, promoting spiritual What happens when Shop, Memorial SHIP: 9:00 and 10:30 and honor God and Jesus Christ. Through meaningful to people of 408-997-5115. Get in growth, reaching out you reunite created Garden and Preschool a.m. Handicapped, Jesus Christ in our worship, study, fellow- all ages and back- the loop with our to people in need and matter to its Creator? are all located at 5111 hearing-impaired friend- daily lives. We assem- ship and outreach, we grounds. We work in 3sixty High School where you get to know Come and see! San Felipe Rd. ly facility. (Nursery Care ble each Sunday to strive to nurture and our community to pro- Youth Ministry by call- people by name. We Sunday worship: Please come join us to available). SUNDAY encourage each other grow a strong faith vide real assistance and ing 408-997-5106. offer children's reli- Orthros – 8:30 am worship at one of the SCHOOL for every age through singing, study- community of believers, long-term, life-saving Holy Spirit School gious education (CRE- Divine Liturgy – 9:30 following times and at 9:00 a.m. WHAT ing, praying and shar- a family of all ages, solutions: food, hous- serves grades Pre-K ATE); Youth Ministry am locations: YOU WILL FIND: ing in the Lord’s sup- where each member ing, counseling, and through 8th, and is (BLAST & X-STATIC); We also celebrate St. Francis of Assisi Youth/Young Adult pro- per. Simple—just like feels welcomed, loved, spiritual direction. Our located at 1198 Scripture Study (day & Liturgy on most feast Chapel grams, Choirs for all what one reads about valued and empowered children's & families' Redmond Avenue. You evening); Senior's days. Saturday 5:00PM, ages, Active Senior in the New Testament. to serve. Children are ministries include can reach the school Group and many other Sunday 8:30 AM, Fellowship, a dynamic Bible class at 9:30 AM especially welcomed Sunday classes, out- office at 408-268- adult ministries as ST. FRANCIS OF 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and diverse congrega- Worship at 10:30 AM and cherished as an door family activities 0794. well. Saint Anthony ASSISI CATHOLIC 4:00 PM (Mass in tion of seekers motivat- Located in south San important part of God's such as bike rides and parish is located in CHURCH Vietnamese), 6:00 PM ed to explore the ques- Jose near Kooser Rd. family. All junior high fishing trips. Come, THE POINT CHURCH Almaden Valley at 5111 San Felipe Rd., Youth Mass tions of faith and life; and Camden Ave. and senior high stu- Make a Difference and www.ThePoint.Church 20101 McKean Road, San Jose, CA 95135 St. Francis of Assisi opportunities for fellow- (behind the Almaden dents are welcome to feel the difference God 3695 Rose Terrasse San Jose, 95120. Our 408-223-1562. Gathering Hall ship, study, spiritual Valley Athletic Club). participate in our Youth can make in your life! Circle. San Jose CA weekend Masses are www.stfrancisofas- Sunday 9:00 AM, growth and outreach. Come make new Groups. During the 95148. Located at the at 4 p.m. on Saturday sisi.com Sunday11:00AM, Igbo Campbell UMC is a Christian friends! school year we have HOLY SPIRIT top of Aborn Rd and at our historic church www.stfrancisofas- Mass - Second Reconciling joint Sunday School CATHOLIC CHURCH Murillo Ave. at 21800 Bertram sisipreschool.org Sunday of the month Congregation ~ ALL EAST VALLEY with our sister church, Faith.Knowledge.Comm Come be inspired and Road in New Almaden, We invite you to join 12:30 PM ARE WELCOME! CHURCH the Congregational unity - this is our prom- build your faith as we CA 95042 and on our community of faith Mt. Hamilton Grange - Campbell UMC spon- We are a Multicultural Church of Almaden ise to our members. If worship together this Sunday at 8:30 a.m., located in the 2840 Aborn Road sors Bright Days pre- Christian Community Valley, UCC. The you are looking for an Sunday @ 10:30 AM. 10:30 a.m., and 5:30 Evergreen area of San Sunday 9:30 AM school, offering a play- committed to making Episcopal Church in active Christian faith KidsPoint is our chil- p.m. at the McKean Jose. We are an inclu- The Villages Gated based, developmentally Christ known to our Almaden offers the fol- community, we invite dren's ministry, serv- Road location. Our sive diverse communi- Community (Cribari appropriate curriculum. Neighbors, Community lowing regular opportu- you to experience Holy ing infants through 5th Parish Office is open ty striving to serve as Auditorium) Call 378-8422 for infor- and World. nities for worship: Spirit Parish grade. It is a fun and Monday 9 a.m. - 12 Disciples of Jesus Sunday 8:15 AM mation. Sunday Schedule: Sunday at 7:30AM and Community. All are wel- safe experience for p.m. and Tuesday thru Christ in the footsteps For more information, Coffee and 10:45AM, Holy come! We are located kids as they grow in Thursday, 9 a.m. - 12 of St. Francis, offering please call or visit us CONGREGATIONAL Conversation 9:15am Communion service. at 1200 Redmond their walk with God. p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. prayerful and joyful at the Parish Mission CHURCH OF ALMADEN Worship 9:45am, Each Sunday service is Avenue, San Jose, CA ONE is our student For more information, liturgies; evangeliza- Center open M-F 9:00 VALLEY, UCC Sunday School for all followed by a coffee 95120. Mass is cele- ministry, serving 6th stop by the Parish tion, fellowship, and AM -12:00 PM; 1:00 6581 Camden Ave., ages 11:15am hour for friendship and brated at 8:30 a.m. through 12th grades. Office or call 1+ service opportunities PM - 4:00 PM. Come San Jose, CA 95120 Childcare is provided conversation. Monday - Friday. Our We help lead students (408) 997-4800, or to the community. We join us and share your Pastor, Rev. Dr. Michele for all our Sunday weekend Mass sched- into a growing rela- visit our website at offer spiritual opportu- presence with us so Rogers Brigham Services. Our NEW EVERGREEN VALLEY ule is Saturday 5 p.m., tionship with Jesus www.churchstantho- nities for all ages, that together we may 408 268-0243 Children’s Building is CHURCH Sunday 8 a.m., 9:30 through conversations, ny.com. Fr. Larry including children's grow and share our www.AlmadenCongrega Open! Visit our Web Site at a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 6 fun and service. Hendel, Pastor. liturgy, dynamic gifts to help build tional.org Uplifting music, Biblical wwww.evcsj.com p.m. Rite of Because of the diversi- E.C.H.O - Jr. High, God's Kingdom! We are a welcoming teaching, ministries for 2750 Yerba Buena Rd. Reconciliation is every ty of Evergreen we ST. BASIL THE GREAT IGNITE - High School Church engaged in pro- Children, Youth, College San Jose, CA 95121. Saturday at 4 p.m. or offer church services GREEK ORTHODOX and North Star -Young Worship listing gressive approach to & Career, Small Groups Phone: 408-274-7422. by appointment. Our in 5 languages, each CHURCH Adult Ministries, along advertisements are faith, worship and giv- for all adults, Ministries Saturday worship is at 5 Parish Office is open with their own audito- 6430 Bose Lane, San with small faith com- $495 annually. (408) ing to our local com- to Men, Women, pm. Sunday worship Monday - Thursday rium and pastor. Jose, CA 95120 munities and opportu- 898-7534. munity. We are proud to Seniors, Celebrate services at 9 am and 11 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 10:30 AM English, Church Office 408- nities to help the poor be UCC, Open and Recovery (Please see am.. Excellent contem- and Friday 9:00 a.m. - Mandarin, Cantonese 268-3214 and marginalized of affirming (O&A) and website for details and porary Christian music welcome members of meeting times and Bible-based teach- the LGBT community. www.eastvalley- ing. Nursery care and We support local church.com ) Children’s Sunday Innvision Shelter VBS: June 13th – School programs at 9 Feedings once a month, 17th (5:45-8:30pm) & am and 11 am. Junior San Francisco Night Sports Camp: July High students meet at Ministry, Second 18th – 22nd (9am - 9am and High School Harvest Food Bank, 12:30pm) For more students meet at 11am. Church World Service, details or to register Nuevo Comienzo: and Communities please visit our website Servicio en espanol, Responding to End Senior Pastor – Pastor Domingo 4pm. Poverty. Ron Johnson, Call to schedule Worship 9:00AM, Community-Life Pastor FIRST CHURCH Sunday School 10:00 - Pastor Patrick Boyd, DOWNTOWN your tour! AM Sundays. Children’s Ministry Co- Worshipping at 55 N. 1st Sundays in Directors – Alyssa 7th Street, in downtown Worship: Holy Friend and Kristen San Jose. (Horace Communion Pearson Mann school) 2nd Sunday in Worship: We are located at 2827 firstchurchdowntown.c Folk Choir Flint Ave (Between Tully om 3rd Sundays at Coffee & Norwood) San Jose, Telephone: (408) 294- Hour: Round Table CA 95148, Phone 408- 7254 x310. We are a Disc. 238-0231, e-mail community serving the 4th Sundays in info@eastvalley- Christ from the heart of Worship: Blessing of church.com the City, working to Birthdays/Anniversaries We are associated with know Jesus and make /other "joy" Occasions Converge Worldwide Jesus known by serv- Tuesday, AA Meetings, www.convergeworld- ing, worshipping, and 8:15-9:15 PM. wide.org learning together. SERVING EVERGREEN & SILVER CREEK VALLEY SINCE 1982 ONLINE: EVERGREENTIMES.COM EVERGREEN TIMES DEC. 23, 2016 – JAN. 5, 2017 PAGE 17
Times Feature OFF THE SHELF Symphony Silicon Valley outreach program Special programs during winter break to benefit 2,500 fifth grade children By Edith Sutterlin the other side of Aborn Road. We Special to the Times thank Grace Church for this generous ymphony Silicon Valley's eral audiences begin on Friday, teachers tell us it works. This fall an Jose Public Library staff all offer that allows the library to better educational outreach December 16th and continue when the Brandenburgs hope that you are having a serve our community. Sprogram has returned. through Christmas Eve, expressed interest in supporting Sdelightful winter holiday season. Edith Sutterlin is a librarian at the The outreach program to bring December 24th. an outreach program for young- All of our branches will be closed Evergreen Branch Library. Evergreen 2,500 fifth grade children and The mission of ArtSPARK, a sters, other generous donors fol- on Dec. 23-26 and Dec. 30-Jan. 2. Branch Library is located at 2635 Aborn teachers to a dazzling profession- Symphony Silicon Valley out- lowed suit, and the marvelous When we are open during the school Road, between Capitol Expressway and al production of The Nutcracker, reach program created by result was this all-free Nutcracker break and into the coming month, White Road. (408) 808-3060. Village performed by the Symphony General Director Andrew Bales, performance. The response from adults may drop into either Evergreen Square Branch is located at 4001 orchestra and Ballet Stars of is to ensure that Santa Clara schools has been overwhelming: or Village Square for a chance to con- Evergreen Village Square. (408) 808-3093. Moscow Company at San Jose County students in grades 3 clearly the need and the desire are tribute to a collaborative coloring Both are part of the San José Public mural or to select from individual col- Library System. For more information, Center for the Performing Arts on through 5 have the opportunity to there.” oring sheets to relax. Coloring is a visit the library website, sjpl.org. Dec. 15 and supported by gifts experience music, theater and The 25 schools that are partic- proven way to reduce stress! from Diane and Lee dance at their best. Students are ipating bear out that observation. There are a few special programs Brandenburg, Yahoo Employees bused at ArtSPARKS's expense An invitation was sent on planned at Evergreen Branch library Foundation, the Kirven-Morse to age-appropriate performances October 12 to a limited number of during the winter school break while Library District Family Fund, the Leeson by professional arts producers in school districts, and the theater Village Square is continuing their Foundation, and the City of San the theaters built for that purpose. filled in less than a week, with a ongoing chess and crafts programs. earns four-star Jose. During its first four years, the pro- long waiting list. "That’s a testa- Evergreen’s Tech Challenge engineer- The students, most of them gram served over 20,000 students ment to the need for and quality ing workshop for school-aged kids rating from national from Title One schools, will enjoy a year at no cost to their schools. of the program," said ArtSPARK and young teens, Thursday, Dec. 28, publication an extraordinary morning of Bales commented "Arts experi- Director Lee Kopp. “During my 2:30 p.m., will engage participants in music and dance performed by a ences like this can change lives. two years directing ArtSPARK, The Santa Clara County Library the design process to build a model for Russian guest company led by Engagement in the arts helps stu- we received thousands of letters District (SCCLD) has been rated safely crossing an icy crevasse! This Artistic Director Mikhail dents develop out-of-the-box from students, teachers and par- among the top public libraries in the program is in collaboration with the Bessmertnov. Symphony Silicon thinking, teamwork, self-disci- ents thanking us and telling us Tech Museum of Innovation and United States. Valley will perform the glorious pline - every aspect of creativity. about its impact. The program’s RAFT (Resource Area for Teaching). Awarded a four star rating from the Tchaikovsky score under the With ArtSPARK events, we hope return makes this a happy holiday Sign up at the Information desk or Library Journal Index of Public phone 408-808-3060 now to reserve Library Service, the national rating baton of Maestro George to ignite students’ interest and season for all of us at the your spot for this workshop. We have system is designed to recognize top Daugherty. Performances for gen- motivation to go further; and Symphony." just started a waiting list for performing public libraries within the Evergreen’s popular Sew Easy nation. Penguin Pillow workshop on In 2016, 7,349 U.S. public libraries Thursday, Dec. 29 (for 6-10 year olds). qualified to be rated with only 260 If we have enough interest, we hope libraries receiving the distinguished to repeat this program in January. Star Library one, two, three, four or Adults, as the New Year approach- five star rating. Thirteen California es, are you thinking about making any libraries were awarded the prestigious resolutions? Star Rating in 2016. If you are committed to becoming “Receiving a four-star rating such more fit or flexible, consider joining as this reinforces just how invaluable Village Square branch’s Yoga or the libraries are to our communities,” Dancersize programs. On Thursday stated County of Santa Clara at 11 a.m., learn yoga in a class deliv- Supervisor Mike Wasserman, Chair ered by a certified instructor. Dress of the Santa Clara County Library comfortably. On Fridays, stop in to try District Board. “Libraries are more Dancersize, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 than just a gathering place for explor- p.m., a program that weaves graceful ing, imagining or interacting with dance steps into physical exercise other community members. Our movements, enhances body coordina- libraries offer vital resources, special tion, and sharpens memory capabili- collections and the newest in tech- ty. Chair-exercises are included to pro- nologies that help build our commu- others in the General Motors’ stable has been its limited tect aging knees. nities and create vital learning centers BUICK BACK ON TRACK vehicle lineup---with none of the pickups and truck-based Would you like to make a 2017 for all our residents.” General Motor’s Buick has become the first domestic SUVs that have negatively impacted Cadillac and The ratings are based on five cate- New Year's Resolution to read more car brand in more than 30 years to be among the top Chevrolet,” said Jake Fisher, Consumer Reports’ director gories, including library visits, circula- books or a wider variety of books in three most reliable brands, replacing Tesla which now of automotive testing. tion, program attendance and public the coming year? Evergreen Branch’s ranks near bottom in Consumer Reports magazine’s auto Pictured is Buick’s 400-hp, rear-wheel-drive concept Book Club meets on the first internet computer use and the most testing section. vehicle called the Arista. It’s stylish, luxurious and peppy Wednesday of each month, at 6 p.m. recently added category: circulation “One reason why the brand has been able to leapfrog and may be produced as a 2018 model. What better way to start than with a of electronic materials. Libraries beloved classic: Jane Austen’s Emma, were grouped by annual expenditures and then rated according to these five the Jan. 4. 2017 Book Club selection! Clara Supervisor Mike Wasserman, Chair of the statistical categories. This year’s rank- In February, the selection will be one Santa Clara County Library District Board is spear- of the Silicon Valley Reads 2017 titles, ings relied on 2014 data that libraries Coding classes for teens heading the effort of offering robust, free of charge Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and reported to the Federal Institute of coding programs for youth throughout the Santa Redemption in an American Prison, Museum and Library Services offered at Santa Clara by Shaka Sengho. (IMLS). Clara County Library District (SCCLD) seven Additional Events “We couldn’t be prouder of this County libraries community libraries. achievement,” commented SCCLD “The earlier a girl or boy can learn to code, the You can view branch library’s com- Computer coding, a system of signals represent- plete event listings and information County Librarian, Nancy Howe. more ingrained and helpful these skills will be,” ing letters or numbers which are then transmitted on activities at other library locations “This four-star rating from the said County of Santa Clara Supervisor Mike electronically to a computer to complete a task, is at events.sjpl.org. Updates on library Library Journal confirms how much Wasserman, the champion behind leveraging events are also available via our RSS we strive to deliver not only high qual- becoming increasingly important in today’s elec- County libraries availability to make coding classes feeds (sjpl.org/updates) and our ity resources, but also ongoing pro- tronic world as well as the skills and knowledge free and accessible to Santa Clara County children. Facebook page (facebook.com/san- grams and relevant materials to all needed to write and create these codes. For additional information on SCCLD Coding joselibrary) District residents. We could not have In an effort to combine Silicon Valley’s growing Classes or Computer Science related events, visit Parking reached this goal without our dedicat- need for skilled tech workers and the unique ability http://bit.ly/2beCAlG Visit the Library District When Evergreen’s parking lot is ed staff and volunteers who are com- for local libraries to provide classes free of charge website for more information about Library servic- mitted to providing such outstanding full, customers may find additional in a safe learning environment, County of Santa es at www.sccl.org. parking available at Grace Church on services.” PAGE 18 EVERGREEN TIMES DEC. 23, 2016 – JAN. 5, 2017 SERVING EVERGREEN & SILVER CREEK VALLEY SINCE 1982 ONLINE: EVERGREENTIMES.COM Times Your Community
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Mayra Cruz Rudy Nasol San Jose – Evergreen Community College District Trustees sworn in; new Board Officers elected our members of the San Jose – Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) board of trustees took the oath of office during Fthe board’s Dec. 13 meeting. Trustees Rudy Nasol, Craig Mann, Wendy Ho, and Mayra Cruz, rep- resenting Trustee Areas 1, 3, 5, and 7, respectively, all won re-election to four-year terms in November. “Consistent, strong leadership on the board of trustees is vital to the continued success of the District,” said SJECCD Chancellor Debbie Budd. “The fact that all four trustees who were up for reelection won by such wide margins tells me that the community believes the District is on the right track.” The board also voted to appoint new officers, electing Trustee Mann to serve as board president and Trustee Cruz as board vice president, each for one-year terms. Mann, a public school teacher, was first elected to the SJECCD board of trustees in 2012. He has previously served as a trustee for East Side Union High School District and was a member and chair of the San Jose Human Rights Commission. “I am honored and humbled by the confi- dence and trust that my colleagues have shown in electing me to this posi- tion,” Mann said. “I am looking forward to working together in 2017 to continue serving our students and our community.” Trustee Cruz is a faculty member at De Anza College. She has been a member of the SJECCD board of trustees since 2009 and also serves as board president for the Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN). Also during the Tuesday meeting, the board approved a calendar for 2017. In 2017, the board will hold regular meetings Jan. 10 and 24, Feb. 14 and 28, March 14, April 4 and 25, May 9 and 23, June 13, July 11, Aug. 29, Sept. 12, Oct. 10 and 24, Nov. 14, and Dec. 12. Times Classifieds Work! Call now to place your ad by phone: 408-494-7000 SERVING EVERGREEN & SILVER CREEK VALLEY SINCE 1982 ONLINE: EVERGREENTIMES.COM EVERGREEN TIMES DEC. 23, 2016 – JAN. 5, 2017 PAGE 19
Times Your Community Name change for portions of Murrillo Avenue brings joy to community tapestry of cultures By Kevin Larsen the building for all each day. Also, it Times staff writer is very important to know that in art of an old road gets a new other places of the world the street name in Evergreen Valley to leading to the building often have the Pwelcome and embrace others. same name of Gurdwara (door to Murrillo Ave. near the Sikh Temple God) to honor the culture and reli- will be renamed Gurdwara Ave (pro- gion. nounced: gur-d-wara). About the Sikhs and the Sikh The name change will affect Temple in Evergreen Valley approximately a 4,000-foot long por- • The Sikhs have been a part of tion of Murillo Avenue between California for 125 years (since 1891) Quimby Road and Aborn Rd. • This Sikh Temple in Evergreen is The road name change was creat- called The Gurdwara (pronounced The name change will affect approximately a 4,000-foot long portion of Murillo Avenue between Quimby Road and Aborn Rd. ed to honor a religious building and gur-d-wara) is the largest in the granted his American citizenship. America has a street name to reflect When residents look at the new sign bring honor to the path that leads to United States and those honoring Thus, the Sikhs began a strong its importance to all and this group it is not unlike the holding of hands it. The name “Gurdwara” means the faith come from five counties to movement to create the Gurdwara can expand its contributions to the of the children from different cul- “door to God.” visit the building. or Sikh Temple to be a place where community by letting all better tures. Different traditions, religions This road change was passed by • This one building serves five all could come and worship and know who they are and what they and heritages continue to make up the San Jose City council after hav- counties, San Benito, Monterey, offer community support. believe in while taking pride in our diverse Evergreen Valley. ing gone through a public process. Santa Cruz, San Mateo and Santa Now the largest Gurdwara in being accepted into the community. The Sikh religion originated in Clara. India. The word Sikh means • When the foundation stones “Student”. The founding fathers of were laid at this large building the the faith are referred to as “Guru” inclusion of five other religious lead- meaning the teacher or enlightener. ers helped lay the foundation stones The present Guru is the Holy and these leaders who came were Scripture called Guru Granth Sahib. from the Buddhist Faith, the The Sikhism teaches belief in one Christian Faith, The Hindu Faith, supreme God for the whole creation the Jewish Faith the Muslim Faith. and equality of all human beings • The Sikhs have a belief that it is irrespective of race, gender or geo- important to respect all religions graphical origin. The Sikhism hon- • The Sikhs do not proselytize oth- ors the right of all people to practice ers to try to get them to join their the religion of their choice. It is religion important that cultures in our Santa • The Sikhs understand that their Clara Valley continue to learn more way is not the only way to teach about each faith and by doing so we about God can better understand their view- • In the Indian culture the Sikhs points and needs creating a commu- are known as "faith protectors" nity of vast understanding and unity. which means they defend and fight Renaming of the road takes to protect people another special importance in the • Service to others is a big part of North American context. Post 9/11 the Sikh life. Besides serving free the Sikhs have suffered from hate food to all visitors in the temple, the crimes in the US due to mistaken Sikhs from this temple have been identity. Sikh men wear turbans as a regularly serving food at the home- part of their religious practice and less shelters and distributing blan- were mistaken for Talibans (which kets. some were associated as being ter- • Organizations like United Sikhs rorists). The new name change will have been going all around the world help give recognition to this commu- providing relief to the victims of nat- nity and hopefully improve under- ural disasters. standing of their faith by all. Many in the community have stat- One of the focuses of the name ed that there is a tremendous depth change for the road is to let the entire of understanding that can take place community know that this group to better understand one another. At wants to expand its contributions to a recent rally a state senator the community and take a more expressed that to help all of us active role. understand each other better in what The only building with an address we do, perhaps we need to increase on the street is the Gurdwara, and public education in the schools so the road name is changed only to a the children can learn about cultures portion of Murillo Avenue so in depth in our Bay Area. It is Murillo Avenue is still there and will believed that strong education also is continue to share its name with the the key to lessen discrimination of road to honor the history of Santa others. Our America has and con- Clara Valley. The sharing of the road tinues to battle discrimination issues name will require changing five and through education we can help street signs build bridges of understanding and This building is an important part acceptance for all. of their community in that mar- When the Sikhs migrated to the riages, birthday parties, family func- U.S.A. they like many others faced tions and memorial services take discrimination. There were laws place at that building. The building that were made that shored up dis- has deep meaning to this Sikh cul- crimination with regard to land ture in ways that are unique. The ownership. building itself is referred to as a place There were cases where a Sikh sol- of worship for all. dier who fought for the U.S. in Three meals of food are served in World War I had trouble being PAGE 20 EVERGREEN TIMES DEC. 23, 2016 – JAN. 5, 2017 SERVING EVERGREEN & SILVER CREEK VALLEY SINCE 1982 ONLINE: EVERGREENTIMES.COM
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Peña, Helen Mirren, Keira Star, New York Post, into a deep and alienating depres- Take emotional fantasies that star Knightley, Naomie Harris, Jacob Wall Street Journal, Rol- sion since the death of his six-year- Will Smith. Eight years ago, I Latimore. ling Stone, Toronto Sun, old daughter. Whit, Claire, and warmed to “Seven Pounds” more Director: David Frankel. Tribune News Service, Simon—love their boss/partner, than the TOP critics and wrote “It Will Smith in Collateral Beauty Length: 97 minutes. Washington Post, Time Howard, but the company is being will have half your brain asking Rating: PG-13 (thematic ele- Magazine, Newsday, Bos- means to do good for all people, to dragged down in his tailspin, and ‘How could this be?’ and the other ments and brief strong language). ton Globe, Associated Press, Seattle soothe and encourage and inspire. they need to figure out a way to have half saying ‘Shut up and go along Times, Entertainment Weekly, New The white-hot sincerity of Howard declared mentally unfit to for the ride!’ Listen to the latter ollateral Beauty is one of the York Daily News, etc. Collateral Beauty, its noble, if make executive decisions, so they voice.” best movies of the year. The pattern I see is that these are aggrandizing, self-appointment to can bypass him and sell the compa- If you agreed, trust me about CWhat’s interesting about this the same newspapers that predicted the role of counselor, coach and ny. Whit lives in Queens with his “Collateral Beauty.” Many TOP movie is that 90 percent of the TOP that Hillary would be our next pres- pastor. We need a little kindness in dementia mother because he’s broke critics will complain about emotion- critics are raving that this is one of ident. These TOP critics said that our world aimed at healing our from a divorce, but Claire and al manipulation, but I share Roger the worst movies of the year. this movie was the worst movie ever. grief. I watched the Star Wars Simon seem to have well-appointed Ebert’s view: “Some people like to TOP critics include: New York All of them believe this movie to be Rogue One last night at the theater. existences in spacious Manhattan be emotionally manipulated. I do, Times, New York Times Magazine, silly with its mystical look at grief. It’s a good movie but it’s not a apartments.) So Whit hatches a when it’s done well.” I think San Francisco Examiner, US Collateral Beauty is a fable that movie about healing our grief and I rather insane plan: he’ll hire actors “Beauty” does it well. Smith plays Howard, head of an advertising agency that begins to collapse after his daughter dies. He goes into an emotional coma as accounts disappear but refuses to sell the company. Long-time associ- ates Whit, Claire and Simon (Edward Norton, Kate Winslet and Michael Peña) reluctantly concoct a plan. After Howard mails bitterly thera- peutic letters to “Time,” “Death” and “Love,” they hire unemployed actors to embody these beings. Then they pay a private detective to get video of him talking to the “mythi- cal” figures; when the actors are removed from it, Howard will seem crazy, and the board of directors can declare him incompetent. Each associate pairs with an actor who, not coincidentally, provides sound advice. Time (Jacob Latimore) counsels Claire about the slowing of her body clock; Love (Keira Knightley) leads Whit to repair his relationship with an estranged daughter; Death (Helen Mirren) helps cancer-ridden Simon face the inevitable. Meanwhile, Howard slowly revives through grieving sessions run by Madeleine (Naomie Harris). At the beginning, Howard declares, “Advertising is about illu- minating how our products and services can improve people lives.” It’s mostly about encouraging us to buy things we don’t need, but I sup- pose this has to be the idea if your hero creates ad campaigns. And the interaction of Howard and Madeleine at the end reminded me of the movie “Sixth Sense” with Bruce Willis. Death and Time and Love don’t offer utterly new insights – how could they, after millennia of philosophers’ writings? – but express truths that are always worth hearing. 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Times Your Community it was hinted that the actors portraying Death, Richard Aquino Jr. receives senior at Mt. Pleasant High School. Collateral Beauty Time and Love may not have been actors at all. Each year Santa Clara County receives Continued from previous page That was Collateral Beauty to me! National Football three $1,000 scholarships to award to Senior dudes. A movie that wisely contemplates how Foundation College Hall of Linemen and or Senior Backs who attend to deal with profound sadness deserves our one of the high schools located in the Santa respect for that alone. Fame Scholarship Clara County. With typical understated euphemism, the ‘Spend the Night with The applicants are required to have an ichard Aquino Jr. will be honored by overall G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher, showed foot- military calls the damage inflicted on non-tar- the National Football Foundation get sites and civilians “collateral damage.” Billy Crystal’ March 2 ball ability, and have demonstrated commu- Rand College Hall of Fame with a nity service and leadership abilities in their Screenwriter Allan Loeb calls his new film a Tony® and Emmy Award®-winning come- scholarship which will be presented on school and community. fable and he asks us to consider the possibility dian, actor, producer, writer and director Billy March 3, 2017. This year the scholarships will be present- of “collateral beauty,” beauty that is revealed Crystal will be making an exclusive Bay Area The NFFCHF selection committee ed at the 57th Annual Awards Dinner. The only when our pain forces us to pay attention. stop at San Jose’s Center for the Performing reviewed 24 nomination applications, choos- banquet will be held on March 3 at the San Grief forces us to remember back in time when Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose) on ing three scholarship winners. Aquino is a Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel. there was just a moment of beauty in our lives. Thursday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. Emily asked in Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, The engagement is part of his 30 city US “Does anyone ever realize life while they live tour Spend the Night with Billy Crystal. it…every second and minute?” The State Coming off the heels of his recent critically- Manager answers, “No. Saints and poets acclaimed Australian tour, Crystal promises a maybe…they do some.” This movie would hilarious and intimate evening. add, “And those who are grieving. Poets have “This show is unique. There’s stand up, and long written that if you have just five minutes ‘sit down’ which gives me great freedom to tell of beauty in your life, count yourself blessed stories, show film clips and talk about my life above all others. Savor those beautiful and career and the world as I see it,” said moments in time. They may never come again. Crystal. “It’s loose, unpredictable and inti- This is what gives us true meaning to life. mate. The most fun I’ve had on stage in a long Death, Love and Time are the great teachers of time.” those beautiful passing moments. A stand-up comic turned television star, Howard (Will Smith) is confident, charm- Crystal found fame as a movie funnyman with ing, and successful when we first see him, ask- starring roles in blockbusters such as When ing his partners and the employees of his Harry Met Sally, City Slickers and Analyze advertising agency, “What is your Why?” He is This. not asking them to participate in a discussion He was much loved as the acclaimed nine- of existential metaphysics and man’s search for time host of the Academy Awards, an achieve- meaning. He was asking them to think about ment topped only by Bob Hope, who hosted how to describe their client’s products to the Oscars 19 times. Also an award winning answer the potential customers’ Why ques- author, Crystal’s latest memoir, Still Foolin' tions. Death, Time, Life, according to Howard, 'Em: Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and are what we grapple with. “We long for love, Where the Hell Are My Keys? was an instant we wish for more time, we fear death.” NY Times best seller. Products that help people feel that they have Tickets will be available online at www.tick- some control over mortality and intimacy are etmaster.com, in-person at the City National the ones that will sell. The purpose of Grief is Civic Box Office (150 W. San Carlos St., San to remind us to pay attention to the Collateral Jose), or by calling 800-982-ARTS (2787). Beauty found in Death, Time, Love and Life. Connect with Billy Crystal on his official I cried when Howard could say his child’s Twitter – twitter.com/billycrystal name at the end. I had a tear in my eyes when PAGE 22 EVERGREEN TIMES DEC. 23, 2016 – JAN. 5, 2017 SERVING EVERGREEN & SILVER CREEK VALLEY SINCE 1982 ONLINE: EVERGREENTIMES.COM
Adlibmasters Toastmasters Club agendas and updates: Jose, CA 95138. $3 admission, 715-7020 or email The Senior Nutrition program Road at Story. For more informa- A group dedicated to helping www.esuhsd.org coffee and pastries included. For [email protected] serves a delicious and well bal- tion, call 238-5422. develop communication and lead- more information, call David anced meal to seniors 60 and ership skills. The group meets The Evergreen Al-Anon meetings Castillo at 238-2000. Evergreen Valley High School over every Monday – Friday at San Jose/Evergreen Community the first and third Tuesdays of held at St. Francis of Assisi Athletic Booster Club meets noon. The suggested donation College District Board each month from 5:15 - 7 p.m. at Church on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Evergreen School District Board every second Wednesday of the is $3 per person. Please make Normally meets second Tuesday HGST, a Western Digital Co. and have been cancelled indefinitely of Trustees month at 7 p.m. in the school’s reservations at least one day in at 7:00 p.m. Meetings in the the second and fourth Tuesdays due to lack of attendance. Meetings are typically held on administration office. advance by calling (408) 270- District Office, Board Room, from 12 - 1 p.m. at IBM. For the second Thursday of every 1244. The center is located at 40 S. Market St., more information, go to The Evergreen Business month, in the district boardroom Evergreen Valley High School 4860 San Felipe Road. San Jose, CA 95113. www.adlibmasters.org or call Association is a free networking at 3188 Quimby Road. For more Site Council Friends of Evergreen Library Lorraine Myers at 1(408) 717- group for business owners who information, call (408) 270- Meets the first Wednesday of San Pedro Squares Meetings are held on the sec- 5552 weekdays or 1(408) 238- live and work in the Evergreen 6800. every month on the EVHS cam- Toastmasters Club ond Tuesday of February, April, 4580 weekends. and nearby areas. The purpose of pus in the administration building Meets every Tuesday from 7 a.m. June, August, October and the Evergreen Business Evergreen School District D, 3300 Quimby Rd., San Jose. to 8:30 a.m. at Jimmy’s December from 6:30 p.m. to District 8 Community Association is to develop and fos- Parent Advisory Committee Confirm meetings by visiting the Restaurant, 222 W. Capitol 8:00 p.m., in Group Study Roundtable ter connections and to provide a The Parent Advisory Committee school’s web site, Expressway in San Jose. Contact Room A at the Evergreen 1st Thursday of every month from forum for members to share Meetings for 2015-16 will meet http://ev.ca.campusgrid.net/ Barbara at 373-2815, or email Branch Library, 2635 Aborn 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: knowledge, promote growth on the first Wednesday of the home and clicking on school site barbaramcchesney Road, San Jose. Visit their Evergreen Library. (For informa- opportunities, and encourage months of October, December, council in the left hand toolbar or @sbcglobal.net for further infor- website at friendsofevergreenli- tion, visit d8crt.org) referrals. The group meets on the January, February, March and calling the school at (408) 347- mation, or check out the website brary. org or call 408-808-3060 third Thursday of each month at May. The meeting is held in the 7000. at http://www.sanpedrosquares. for more information. CalRTA-Area V-Div. 70 Retired 7:30 a.m. at the Village Square Evergreen School District board- freetoasthost.org. Teachers Organization. Meets bi- Branch Library, 4035 Evergreen room, 3188 Quimby Road at Evergreen Valley Service Hidden Glen Community monthly at various eastside cafes Village Square, San Jose. The 9:30 a.m. Organization Silver Creek (PTSA) Parent, To join a neighborhood discus- also conducts a variety of holiday group invites business owners For more information, call (408) Teacher, Student Association The Evergreen Senior sion egroup, go to: socials/activities and scholarship and leaders. There is no cost for 274-6756. Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the sec- Advisory Council meets the http://groups.yahoo. com/group/ fundraisers. Established in 1983! membership. For more informa- ond Tuesday in the Silver Creek third Thursday of every month HiddenGlenSanJose/ All teaching levels and others tion, please refer to our Meetup Falls Creek Neighborhood High School Principal’s at 9:30 a.m. Get involved in welcome. This organization sup- page here: Association Conference Room, 3434 Silver helping plan events for seniors, LeyVa Community Action Team ports the goals and purposes of http://www.meetup.com/Evergree Homeowners from the Madison Creek Road. For more informa- volunteering for a good cause, Association the California Teachers' n-Business-Association/ and Pulte area developments are tion, call 347-5830. Silver Creek and getting to know your fellow This group is bounded by Retirement System. For more welcome and encouraged to School Site Council Meetings: seniors. For more information, Barberry Lane and Monrovia information call E. Paros at (408) Evergreen-East Valley Realtors attend future meetings. For more Second Tuesday of the month at call the Evergreen Community Drive, Capitol Expressway, Aborn 274-1609 or email parosej@ Marketing Meeting information go to the Web at 5:30 p.m. in room V-1. Center at (408) 270-2220. Road, and South King Road. For sbcglobal.net. Meets each Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. http://groups.yahoo.com/ meeting time and location, please The EEVRMM invites realtors, Evergreen Valley Garden Club group/fallscreekneighbors or call Silver Oak Educational contact the association at (408) East Side Union High School brokers, lenders and related affili- Meets at the Evergreen Library on Dave Zenker at (408) 238-2591. Partnership 795-5855. District Board of Trustees ates to its breakfast meeting. Aborn Road, San Jose the first The Silver Oak Educational The Evergreen Community Meetings are typically held on the Market your listings, match buy- Wednesday of the month at 7:00 Partnership is now called the Center offers a variety of class- Lions Club - San Jose East third Thursday of each month at ers with sellers and share real p.m. Each meeting will feature a Silver Oak Elementary PTO es and special events, for kids, Valley 6 p.m. in the ESUHSD Education estate success stories. Meetings monthly gardening class FREE to (Parent Teacher Organization). adults, and seniors. For more This group meets Tuesday Center, 830 N. Capitol Ave. 347- are held at MegaByte Pizza Co., the public. For further information SOEPTO will not be meeting information on our activities evenings from 6 pm to 8 pm for 5000. Check the web site for 5623 Silver Creek Valley Rd., San contact Arvind Kumar at (408) over summer. Meetings will visit: www.sanjoseca.gov/ prns. a dinner meeting at Carrow’s resume in September. New Restaurant, 1696 Tully Rd. near meeting schedule will be post- the corner of Tully Rd/King Road. ed in August. For more information, contact Lions Club member Bill Evans at SIR Branch 114 at the Villages (408) 274-4728. Sons in Retirement (SIR) Branch 114 meets every first McLaughlin Corridor Tuesday of the month in the Piano, organ or Neighborhood Assoc. Meets sec- Villages’ Clubhouse Fairway ond Thursday at 7 p.m. at Tully keyboard performance Room. The meeting agenda Library. 365-1300. for weddings and includes a noon luncheon for all SIR Branch 114 members and Meadowfair Neighborhood special occasions in a 12:30 p.m. speaker open to Association Meets the second the Silicon Valley all Villagers and friends. For Wednesday of odd-numbered more information, call Lou months at 7 p.m. at Meadowfair Figone, SIR 114 BIG SIR at Center, 2696 King Rd. For more (408) 966-4175. From $199 information, call 539-2308. Tully Ocala Capitol King Classical, Contemporary, Reid - Hillview Airport Neighborhood Association Association Christian, Sacred—Your own 1st Monday of every other month 3rd Wednesday of every month at choice of music, or we can from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Location: 7:30 p.m. Location: Hillview Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon provide a large selection. Airport Terminal. 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