Almaden reaches out to hurricane victims

Almaden neighbors raising funds for Katrina victims

By Jeanne Carbone Lewis
Staff Writer

Overwhelmed by the devastation that Hurricane Katrina created for her fellow Americans, Almaden resident Michelle Takeuchi spearheaded a fund-raising effort with her children, friends and neighbors this past Sunday.
“I want to support those who have been devastated by Hurricane Katrina,” said Takeuchi from the cross corners of McAbee Road and Crossgates Lane where two stands offered lemonade, cookies, popsicles and popcorn. “We are so grateful that our children have so much and we want them to learn compassion but you never know what is going to happen. This Read more...

Fifth grader jumps into action, collects $4,000 for victims

By Julie Davis Berry
Executive Editor

After watching days of heart-wrenching TV coverage of the devastation Hurricane Katrina wrought on the residents of the Gulf Coast, 10-year-old Harry Kendall felt compelled to help the victims in the only way he could. He grabbed his sisters and went door to door last Sunday, asking neighbors to fill a tin can with donations for the victims.
The neighbors responded with praise for Harry and the girls by opening their wallets and checkbooks. After walking the length of Via Mateo, Read more...

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