County creates new e-waste policy
San Jose
– Santa Clara County Supervisors have approved a new policy for
the handling and disposal of e-waste. The policy creates standards
for the purchase, management and disposal of equipment such as
computers, fax machines, printers and telephone equipment, helping
to minimize the environmental impact.
County creates new e-waste policy
San Jose – Santa Clara County Supervisors have approved a new policy for the handling and disposal of e-waste. The policy creates standards for the purchase, management and disposal of equipment such as computers, fax machines, printers and telephone equipment, helping to minimize the environmental impact. The new policy will be incorporated into how the county does business with its vendors. The policy criteria will be written into the county’s request for proposals, requiring contract bidders to address “take back” of electronic equipment for reuse, recycling and/or disposal. The county will encourage a “reuse” of equipment that is in good repair, a strategy that provides those products to groups such as schools or nonprofits.
County deficit continues to climb
San Jose – Santa Clara County’s budget deficit continues to grow. The projected shortfall for the year that begins July is $120.6 million, up from an earlier estimate of $111.4 million. County Executive Pete Kutras said the deficit will fluctuate as the new fiscal year approaches.
“We continue to experience the impact of the longest sustained recession in our county’s history,” Kutras said. “Despite substantial reductions in spending, we’re facing deficits in the coming year and for the foreseeable future.”
Supervisors actually agreed to raise the deficit Tuesday, voting to restore $4.6 million in tax revenues to the cites of Los Altos Hills, Monte Sereno, Cupertino and Saratoga.
Meeting and pot luck
Los Banos – The public is invited to the annual Members Meeting and Pot Luck of the Four Rivers Association. The Four Rivers Association is a local nature club whose mission is to promote the educational activities of local state parks as well as to help conserve local wild areas for the benefit of the public. They are holding their meeting and pot luck at noon Sunday, at San Luis Reservoir SRA Headquarters, 31426 Gonzaga Road, next to the San Luis Reservoir Dam.
At 1pm there will be an interesting presentation titled “Flowers of the Foothills” by local expert Bob Edminster. Dr. Edminster brings with him more than six decades of botanical experience and has selected scores of gorgeous flower photos from his collection of more than 1,000 to show.
This annual meeting is free to the public, just bring a lunch dish to share.
Details: Jennifer Morgan at (209) 826-1196 ext. 534 or (209) 826-1197 or e-mail jm***@******ca.gov.
Goodwill board leadership changes
Gilroy – Following Board Chair Kate Coleman’s move to Immediate Past Chair due to other commitments, Frank Kent, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Silicon Valley, announced key leadership changes. New appointments to the 2006 Goodwill Board of Directors are Don Wolfe, as Chairman; Louis Meunier, as Vice Chair; and Chris Schumb, as Secretary.Â
Don Wolfe, former Mayor of Saratoga and current president of Silicon Valley Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse has served on the Goodwill Silicon Valley Board since 1997. He also has served as a Regional Director of the United States Chamber of Commerce and on the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board. Â
Louis Meunier’s community involvement is extensive. In addition to serving on the Goodwill of Silicon Valley Board since 2003, he recently served as Immediate Past Chairman to the California Retailer’s Association and the San Francisco Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Other notable appointments include the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and Commissioner of the State of California Travel and Tourism Commission. Â
Christopher Schumb has served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Silicon Valley Capitol Club, as well as general counsel to the Silicon Valley Charity Ball Committee. Professionally he has served as a court appointed arbitrator for the Santa Clara County Superior Court, as well as Pro Tem Judge in the Superior Court overseeing mandatory settlement conferences. He has served on the Goodwill of Silicon Valley Board since 2000.Â
A voice for animals
Gilroy – High school students are invited to enter the Humane Education Network’s 16th annual essay contest. Students must submit a double-spaced, thousand word manuscript that examines either the mistreatment of one animal species or a cause of animal suffering and possible measures to reduce it.
First prize is $500, second $250, third $100. Deadline for submissions of entries is March 2. Results will be announced May 31.
Details: www.hennet.org or (650) 854-8921.
Dual immersion meetings
Gilroy – Dual Language Immersion Program informational meetings will be held in English Thursday, from 9 to 10am or 6 to 7pm. Meetings in Spanish will be held Thursday from 7 to 8pm, or Friday from 9 to 10am. Meetings take place at Las Animas School, 8450 Wren Ave., Room 8.
Details: 842-6414.
Live Music Series
Gilroy – Sue’s Coffee Roasting Company presents Trusting Lucy on Friday, March 3, a “mix of soulful introspective ballads, straight-on, hook driven melodic pop and forceful rock tunes sung with powerful distinctive voices and incredible harmonies. This free concert is a part of Sue’s Friday Night Live Music Series.
Details: 842-4220 or suescoffeeroasting.com.
Gary Gerard at Gavilan
Gilroy – One of the most exciting hairstylists and educators in the cosmetology profession is scheduled to appear at Gavilan College Wednesday, March 8, at 6:30pm. Gerard will be presenting his release “Master Classics II, The Beautiful Hair Remix Collection.” A world leader in hair fashions, Gerard is a popular platform artist and appears internationally at world class trade shows and symposiums.
Details: Ray at 683-4131, Lupe at (831) 724-4510 or Gavilan at 848-4884.
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