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January 7, 2005
Campbell Times 2004 – Year in Review
Editor’s note: The start of a new year is a great time for visualizing the hopes and dreams for the next 12 months, but it’s also a good time to reflect upon the year that has just passed—the triumphs and challenges, the lessons learned and the impact of decisions made. Here are some of the local highlights covered by the Campbell Times in 2004:
January Headlines
- Kaitlyn Langstaff, stricken by a severe reaction to an over the counter medication, dies at the age of nine and is mourned by the community
- Campbell Union School District School Board votes to close Hazelwood Elementary School
- Westmont High lady wrestlers reverse conventional wisdom
- Local neighborhood boutique, Body and Soul, is a hidden charm in Campbell
- Copyco and Starbucks take over the old Carrow’s site on Camden
February Headlines
- New Chamber of Commerce leader Carl San Miguel seeks new ways to bring business to Campbell
- Kaiser Permanente opens new Mental Health Clinic and pharmacy in Campbell
- City employees host middle school students for Job Shadow Day
- CUSD holds initial Save Our Schools fundraising campaign meeting
March Headlines
- Historic Heritage Theatre celebrates a gala grand opening
- Former Campbell mayor Rusty Hammer battles leukemia
- Campbell Times welcomes celebrated columnist Murry Frymer
- Jeanine Harms’ family dedicates a memorial bench to the missing woman
- Campbell’s Valentine’s Day Fun Run draws largest crowd ever
April Headlines
- Campbell family struggles with tragedy when young wife and mother Kathleen Davey suffers cardiac arrest
- Campbell API scores show upward trend, positive growth
- Campbell Union School District says they accommodate Quito Little League, but some cry foul
- Sword fights and stained glass highlight Rolling Hills Renaissance Day
- ‘Celebrate Campbell’ event honors 2003 outstanding citizens
May Headlines
- Sgt. Adam Estep, 23, of Campbell is killed while serving in the army in Iraq
- Campbell women compete in grueling Boston marathon
- Rolling Hills boys win grand prize in 17th annual Tech Challenge
- Retirement Inn of Campbell holds first annual Senior Ball
- Rebuilding Together aids three Campbell homeowners
June Headlines
- Hazelwood Elementary School closes to tears and memories from alumni
High school administrator’s announcement of a six-class cap angers parents who argue it will affect award-winning music programs
- CUSD names Robert and Esther Kwok as 2004 Volunteers of the Year and Jane Whinnery as Teacher of the Year
- First murder in Campbell in five years; suspects arrested after party-goer is stabbed
- Capri Elementary students tour Community Hospital of Los Gatos
July Headlines
- Campbell artist Debbie Arambula transforms a 700-pound heart into a message of hope
- Campbell Union School District plans multiple administrative changes for the coming year
- Campbell Brewing Company has their grand opening in the building previously occupied by Stoddards
- Westmont Avenue gets a face lift
August Headlines
- New women’s movement, the Red Hat Society, faces aging head on
- Seventh period at Campbell Union High Schools is saved by donors; work begins on a parcel tax
- Andy’s BBQ closes its doors after nearly 40 years in business
- Administrative changes bring new principals to many campuses in the Campbell Union School District
- National Night Out event inspires community pride
September Headlines
- Local 13 year old girl dares to live her dream to become a famous singer
- Campbell schools post sobering test results; elementary schools show some gains while high schools fall short
- Campbell rope skippers offered chance to tour down under
- Even Low kicks off his city council campaign with a “Friendraiser”
October Headlines
- Tragic death of Bosnian immigrant Zaim Bojcic unites refugee community; mentally ill man was shot by San Jose police officer in front of Starbucks
- Five candidates compete for two open seats on the Campbell city council
- “Treasures” surface at creek clean up
- San Jose Christian (located in Campbell) Walk-a-Thon goes the distance to raise money for programs
- New low-carb store, Castus, opens in Campbell
November Headlines
- The lost art of conversation is found at Jerry’s Barber Shop
- A Criminal Grand Jury will determine if Bosnian immigrant’s shooting was justified
- Oktoberfest pictorial: Historic Campbell offers a lively taste of German history
- Westmont Homecoming Parade returns to the school’s bowl
December Headlines
- Campbell’s Carol of Lights celebrates its 20th anniversary with more than 5,000 revelers
- West Valley Falcons Jr. Midgets advance to Pop Warner Championship rounds; take second place in nation for No. 2 division
- Westmont football loses CCS championship to Woodside
- Community conscious coffee shop, Coffee Society, opens in the Pruneyard
- Spectacular photo collection book celebrates Campbell history
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