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April 15, 2004

NEWS BRIEFS

Roadside Eyesore
Mounting debris causing concerns among residents of New Almaden

In response to reports from readers of mounting debris on Almaden Road near McKean, Vice Mayor Pat Dando was notified of the problem earlier this week.

“We got the call yesterday,” said Dando on Tuesday. “We immediately called the Department of Transportation and they said it will be cleaned up by the end of the week.”

Leland grad Bradley Damico graduates from basic military training

Air Force Airman Bradley A. Damico has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Damico is the son of Kevin Damico of San Jose and is a 1997 graduate of Leland High School.

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.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Over 100,000 addicted to Alcohol in Santa Clara County

Alcoholism is a disease affecting up to 7 percent of the population, which means over 100,000 people in Santa Clara County are addicted to alcohol. “Although a devastating illness, it is treatable,” says Gabrielle Antolovich, a recovering alcoholic since 1977 and executive director for the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Antolovich wants to show Santa Clara County residents that addiction recovery can be an exciting journey. For many county residents, including area teenagers, it is becoming culturally popular to be “in recovery.” Antolovich adds, “Once you get through the withdrawal symptoms and start getting your life together again, recovery makes food taste better, being with people more enjoyable and life more hopeful.”

There are now 585 Alcoholic Anonymous meetings each week in Santa Clara County. There are dozens of other ways that thousands of Santa Clara residents are finding recovery through Health Realization, SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety and spiritually oriented organizations.

You can find our more information by visiting NCADD's Web site at www.NCADDSiliconValley.org or call (408) 292-7292.

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