November 28, 2008

NEWS BRIEFS

Local businesses accept donations to help abused persons

Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence is a nonprofit organization devoted solely to providing life-saving options and safety resources for victims of domestic violence and their children. For more than 37 years, Next Door has provided prevention and intervention services to women, men, children and teens in Santa Clara County. When victims need a safe person to talk to, our 24-hour hotline is there. When abused moms and their children need a safe place to stay, our shelter is there. Next Door’s continuum of services gives domestic violence victims choices in rebuilding their lives.

Call one of the following businesses to find out what types of donations are needed:

1. SuperSlow Zone: 5988 Silver Creek Valley Rd., Suite 55, San Jose (contact: Marie Ortiz 578-9663)

2. Pro Auto Body: 4234 Monterey Hwy., San Jose (contact: Robert Woods 227-1128)

3. Edward Jones: 2670 S. White Rd., Suite 105, San Jose (Contact: Charles Brown 531-9677)

To learn more about Next Door and our services for victims of domestic violence, please go to www.nextdoor.org. If you are dealing with domestic violence in your life and need someone safe to talk to, call Next Door’s 24-hour hotline at 408-279-2962.

Biehl earns CSBA Masters in Governance certificate

Frank Biehl, a trustee of the East Side Union High School District, has completed the California School Boards Asso-ciation Masters in Governance program.

Frank Biehl

A former business owner, Biehl was elected a trustee in 2006. He currently serves as the Vice-President of the Santa Clara County School Board Association. In 2007 Biehl was appointed to MetroEd, a career technical education board.
“I’ve learned to ask the right questions and keep my focus on our students.” Biehl continued, “Nothing is more important to our future than the education of our children.”

“This certificate recognizes a demonstrated commitment to learning, leadership and effective governance,” said CSBA President Paul Chapman. “The Masters in Governance program effectively expands the breadth and depth of knowledge graduates are able to bring back to their school boards.”

Since its inception in 1998, more than 1,600 board members and superintendents have participated in CSBA’s highly-acclaimed Masters in Governance program. To receive the certificate, candidates must complete nine seminars for a total of 56 hours of intensive training on the role of the board in setting the direction for student learning, school finance, facilities, human resour-ces and collective bargaining.

EBPA elects new leadership

Evergreen Business & Professional Association closed out the year with their last mixer at Kayaa Spa located at 33 Las Colinas Lane (inside Reformation Studio). Kayaa Spa founder and EBPA member Jaskiran Brar hosted the event.

EBPA welcomes new Officers and Board members for 2009. President- Carla Evans, VP- Eric Ostgarden, Secretary- Filomena Cota, Treasurer- Cirella Regua, Past President- Marie Sinatra, Public Relations- Rod Cryer. Board Members- Vince Songcayawan, Andre Nguyen and Marilyn Leonard. For more information about EBPA visit - www.evergreenbusiness.net.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes offered

Osher classes will be available in Morgan Hill in January:

Free information session
- Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. at Morgan Hill Centennial Recreation Center, 171 West Edmundson Avenue
The OLLI offers university-level classes for people age 50 and better. No tests, papers, or grades. Learning, just for the fun of it.

For more information call 408-924-2734 or visit www.osher.sjsu.edu.

Jhoom 2008

More than 450 people attended Jhoom 2008 (pictured above) on Nov. 15 to view the colorful Festival of Lights. The Evergreen Indian Cultural Association (EICA) raised $2,500 for the the San Jose Fire Fighters Burns Foundation. The EICA holds several fund-raisers each year to benefit local nonprofits.