May 9, 2006

News Briefs

Let the good times roll in Campbell!

Mark your calendar: 28th annual Boogie on the Bayou is May 20-21

Large Crowds are expected at the 28th annual Boogie on the Bayou Festival, which will be held Saturday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 21, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in historical downtown Campbell.

With a growing reputation as a family festival like no other, newcomers can expect the unexpected.

It’s not unlikely for festival goers to boogie on down Campbell Avenue at a moment’s notice by participating in one of the many Strutters Processions or dancing to lively jazz, blues and Cajun-zydeco music. From every corner expect to hear banjos, wash tub bass, piano, accordion, guitar, rubboard and drumbeats!

The festival headlines Motordude Zydeco, a distinctive yet roots-oriented music blending traditional zydeco with original songs and rhythm and blues. In total, nine different musical acts will be performing all weekend long on Main and East Stages. Other musical performances include, Dixieland sounds by Peninsula Banjo Band and California R. Breakout, Sauce Piquante performs Cajun, Lemo featuring Calypso, piano jazz by Sam Rudin and CA Repercussions playing traditional marching band music. The Community Stage will host a variety of live acts featuring talented youth from the local area.

Nearly 150 artists and craftsman from throughout California will participate in the event, with over three-quarters of the exhibitors having participated in the event in years past. A juried arts and crafts fair that draws hundreds of applicants each year, every possible medium of work will be represented, including painting, pottery, photography, sculpture, metal work, jewelry, furniture, porcelain and ceramics, wearable art and much more. “Each year, we see new artisans along with regional favorites,” said Campbell Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Betty Deal.

This year’s Boogie On The Bayou will have bountiful traditional food and drink including beignets, crawfish and zucchini, red beans, jambalaya, seafood gumbo and for the brave Alligator-On-A-Stick. In addition, plenty of beer, wine and specialty drinks will be on hand.

Bring your family and friends along with your decorated umbrellas or select your party favors at event Boogie Goodie Shacks. And don’t miss CrawDaddy’s Corner an interactive play area just for the kids.

Sponsors of this unique Cajun style family event include the Campbell Times, Kitchen Works, KRTY, Campbell Reporter, A Tool Shed, Green Valley Disposal and Renewal by Anderson.

For more information contact Betty Deal, executive director of the Campbell Chamber of Commerce, at (408) 378-6252.

Civic Improvement Commission announces poster contest winners

The Civic Improvement Commission selected six local student winners in the Commission’s 2006 “Celebrating the Best of America in Campbell” Poster Contest. The judges criteria included adherence to the contest’s theme, spelling accuracy, provision of a brief narrative describing the poster and overall poster quality.

The annual poster contest is open to all fifth grade students in Campbell and the winners and their families will be invited to the May 11 Civic Improvement Commission meeting where their awards will be presented.

Commissioner Burch Harper said, “The winning students clearly used the contest as an opportunity to learn more about Campbell and submitted posters that truly reflect the spirit of the city. The community, including their families and schools, should be very proud of them.”

The student winners from Forest Hill Elementary are: first place, Kylie Von Richter; second place, Julia Tanquary; third place, Marva Hosseinian. Certificates of Appreciation were given to Caitlynn Fernane and Evan Weiss. The student winners from St. Lucy’s School are: first place, Joe Smith; second place, Megan Galdes, third place Michael O’Neil. Certificates of Appreciation were given to Kayla Antes and Michelle Williams.

Mother’s Day Spring Boutique May 13

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day present? Look no further than the Spring Boutique, which will be held May 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nelson Hall (400 W. Campbell Ave.). The boutique will feature direct sell vendors plus handmade items, free child finger printing kits for parents and door prize drawings.

Scott O. McGuire graduates from basic military training

Air Force Airman Scott O. McGuire, a 2005 Branham High School graduate, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

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.

McGuire is the son of Patty Choate-Ciletti of Campbell.

Max Stock achieves rank of Eagle Scout
Max Stock, a member of Campbell’s Boy Scout Troop 339, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout thanks to the completion of his Eagle Project. He designed a new shed to hold the tools for the Los Gatos-Saratoga Parent Participation Preschool garden. He then coordinated volunteers and supervised as they spent the rest of the month of February building and painting the shed. The preschool was so impressed with the work that they have asked the troop to send them any more scouts that need to work on an Eagle project!

Scoutmaster James P. Loweecey will recognize Max at a Court of Honor on May 20.