June 27, 2008

News from the Villages

Debunking the mythsof immigration

Teresa Castellanos, program coordinator, Immigrant Relations and Integration Services, Office of Human Relations, County of Santa Clara spoke to the Evergreen Democratic Club at the Villages at the Foothill Center on Tuesday, June 10. Castellanos’ topic was: “Immigrant Myths, Demographics & Contributions: Overview of Immigration in Santa Clara County.”

(Photo by Thom Harney)

Pat Waite (above) and Joyce Cordi (below) were the featured guests at the Republican Club meeting on June 23.

Republican Club hears Joyce Condi speak on behalf of John McCain

President,
Republican Club at The Villages
Special to the Times

The Republican Club at the Villages held its June monthly meeting Monday morning, June 23 at Foothill Center. Pat Waite, candidate for San Jose City Council for district 8, and Ms. Joyce Cordi, Bay area spokesperson for John McCain and candidate for Congress, 15th district were the featured guests.

Mr. Waite thanked the Club for their help in getting him into the run-off election for City Council in November.

Ms. Cordi, in a “Town Hall” setting addressed the many issues facing the candidacy of Senator John McCain; namely, his position on securing our borders and illegal immigration; the energy crisis and drilling for oil in the U.S.; continuation of the existing tax cuts; and the military solution to the war in Iraq.

In addition to the above speakers, Lu Ryden  highlighted the current political and congressional actions going on in Washington and Sacramento – of note is a renewal of the effort to require a “Fairness Doctrine” for radio talk shows.

—Photos by Lou Rosenberg