December 28, 2007

NEWS BRIEFS

eFunding offers free Commercial Real Estate Investment seminars

All seminars located at eFunding, 1340 Tully Road, Suite 307, San Jose.

- How to Invest In Commercial Real Estate for Retirement Income NOW.

Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 from 8:55 a.m. - noon

Saturday, Jan. 28, 2008 from 8:55 a.m. - noon.

- TIC: Fractional Ownership in High-valued Commercial Properties.

Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 from 9:55 a.m. - noon 

- How to Maximize Cash Flow with 1031 Tax-deferred Exchange.

Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 from 9:55 - 11:30 a.m.

Reservations are required.

Please call Maria, 408-288-5500 to sign up or email to info@efundingcom.com.

Learn to prune fruit trees

Learn to Prune Your Fruit Trees at Metropolitan Adult Education Program’s (MAEP) new free-of-charge World Garden Workshop on Jan. 12, 2008 at the Erikson Adult Center located at 4849 Pearl Ave, San Jose.

Master Gardener Allen Buchinski will teach gardeners of all skill levels, how to prune fruit trees. Buchinski’s experience includes caring for the trees in the Rare Fruit Tree Orchard at Emma Prusch Farm Park in San Jose.

The free workshop is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., rain or shine, in room 18, across from MetroED’s World Garden. The World Garden is located on the southwestern edge of the Erikson Adult Center campus.  Look for the redwood trees and the greenhouse roof after entering the fenced parking lot on Minas Drive, off of Pearl Avenue.

To register for the free workshop, call 723-6450 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and ask to have your name added to the January World Garden Workshop list, or email ritab@metroed.net. Sign-up early, space is limited.

Tracy T. Nguyen

Airman Nguyen completes basic training

Air Force Reserve Airman Tracy T. Nguyen has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.

In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

She is the daughter of Nhon Mai of Croft Drive, San Jose. Nguyen graduated in 2007 from Evergreen Valley High School, San Jose.

You better watch out

San Jose police will be checking more closely who’s naughty by driving under the influence. More DUI enforcement and safer streets are coming to the city of San Jose as a result of a recent $91,814.10 grant awarded by the Office of Traffic Safety to the San Jose Police Department.

The special grant is to assist in efforts to deal with increased impaired driving problems and reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol and drug related traffic collisions. Last year, 1597 people were killed and over 31,000 injured in California in drug and alcohol related crashes.

The grant activities will specifically target DUI offenders and drivers with suspended or revoked licenses. This will be done through the use of checkpoints set up to screen for drivers who may be impaired or operating without a valid driver’s license. Checkpoints have been shown to significantly reduce DUI fatalities when utilized aggressively and consistently. The most positive aspects of DUI checkpoints are their ability to increase public awareness, to prevent impaired driving in the first place, and to encourage designating a sober driver.

“When more people drive sober and safely, lives are saved. It’s just that simple,” said Christopher J. Murphy, director of the Office of Traffic Safety. “This grant will help make the city of San Jose just that much safer of a place to live and work.”

Funding for the grant comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Minh Duong to chair Education Committee

The District 8 Community Round Table (CRT) has chosen Minh Duong to chair its Education Committee. An issue about school overcrowding and residency requirements has sparked debate between the Evergreen Elementary School District and a parents’ task force. The Committee’s goal is to reach an agreeable solution for both parties.

District 8 CRT President, Jim Zito said he is looking forward to strong leadership by the CRT on this issue and other issues of neighborhood development.