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February 25, 2005
| String of burglaries don’t represent a crime spree |
Neighborhood Watch imperative
By Mary Dockendorf
Special to the Times
A recent string of burglaries impelled more than 150 concerned residents of the Evergreen Hills community to meet with their neighbors and members of the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) at Evergreen Elementary School on Feb. 16. They came to discuss how to prevent future occurrences and increase their home security.
Councilmember Dave Cortese invited Captain Diane Urban of the SJPD’s Foothill Division and officers who work in the recently affected beat blocks to the open community meeting. Cortese let the community know that he is concerned with the issue Read
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Local girl scouts
‘Sew For Love’ For many, Valentine’s weekend conjures up images of chocolate, roses and romantic cards. To the volunteers who participate in “Sew For Love,” it holds a different meaning in their hearts.
“Sew For Love” is a community service event that has taken place on Valentine’s weekend for the last five years. For the past three years, it has been held at “Rainbow’s End,” a Girl Scout leased property off of Penetencia Creek Road with a very fitting name.
Sew For Love is a labor of love by Michelle Zeiler, a South San Jose Girl Scout leader who runs the “Sew EZ” program for Girl Scouts of Santa Clara County. Sew EZ introduces Girl Scouts of all ages to the fun and Read
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