Thursday, May 17, 2012
Dwight Bentel founded the School of Journalism at this editor's alma mater, in 1936, and died May 16. He was 103.
As the Spartan Daily broke the news Wednesday of Dwight Bentel's death at 103, news spread quickly throughout the journalism community. According to the article, Bentel helped create the Spartan Daily in 1934 and founded the journalism program at San Jose State Univerisity in 1936. Dwight Bental Hall, the home of what we call the J-school, was named after him in 1982. He also worked on the committee that helped write the Brown Act that governs public officials' transaction of public business in meetings. Before his death this week, I got a text message from a colleague to tell me that Dwight had suffered a stroke and was in a coma. My heart sank. That was May 9. On May 16, my husband texted me that the man who fathered the journalism …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
An interview by Elizabeth Schainbaum.
Is your nose stuffy or runny? Eyes itchy? Throat scratchy? Allergies are nothing to sneeze at. Allergy season depends on where you live and if you are allergic to grass, trees, weeds, or dust mites, according to Myngoc Nguyen, MD, chief of Allergy for Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. If you are allergic to all of these things—and more and more people are—and if you come into contact with what you are allergic to, then your symptoms can last year-round. Kaiser Permanente had a Q&A with with Dr. Nguyen to gain a better understanding on allergies, which affect one in five Americans and account for 17 million outpatient visits a year, according to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America. What are allergies and why do some people …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Campbell Patch is featuring a series of informational features on the upcoming Boogie on the Bayou May 19 and 20 by the Campbell Chamber of Commerce.
New Orleans Catering is a true home-grown cajun food vendor. The Brill Family relocated from New Orleans in the late 1980’s after owning and selling their restaurant in Louisiana called “The Catfish Shack.” Once in California, they realized there was a need for genuine Cajun food at these "New Orleans-Themed Festivals" and “New Orleans Catering” was born. More than 20 years later, the company is a family-owned and operated business that is booming with amazing menu choices such as their signature dish chicken/sausage jambalaya, seafood gumbo and crawfish etoufee. So when you get to Boogie, stop by the New Orleans Catering food booth, say hi to Jeremy and get you some good 'ole Cajun food! The Campbell Chamber of Commerce's 34th annual …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
'The overwhelming love I have for my children far outweighs those moments that you wonder how you'll ever make it through.'
Editor's note: This post was written by Marlene LaMar, whose daughter, Sierra, was kidnapped on March 16 from Morgan Hill. The post has been edited for brevity. Mother’s Day is a time of reflection on what being a mom has brought to your life. Being a mom has been the greatest joy of my life.. From the moment I knew that a little life was growing inside me, there was an overwhelming need to protect and nurture my child. It’s not always an easy job. A child develops ideas of their own, and sometimes a mom might disagree because of personal experiences and wisdom. We hover, discipline and teach them to be responsible. We do these things because of our unconditional love for our children. I hope as mothers, we guide them to make good …
Campbell Patch is featuring a series of informational features on the upcoming Boogie on the Bayou May 19 and 20 by the Campbell Chamber of Commerce.
New Orleans Cookery is known throughout Boogie on the Bayou as the “Alligator Man.” That’s right, Robert St. Thomas, owner of New Orleans Cookery, brings us his alligator on a stick every year and this year is no different. New Orleans Cookery was the first Cajun food vendor at Boogie on the Bayou in the early 1990’s. Since then, he has provided our hungry-eatin' festival goers with shrimp ettoufee, Louisiana Crabcakes, Chicken/Sausage Jambalaya and much more. So if you’re feelin fiesty, go see Robert at New Orleans Cookery and grab a stick of alligator and chomp away at Boogie on the Bayou May 19 and May 20. The Campbell Chamber of Commerce's 34th annual Boogie on the Bayou takes place May 19 and 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 10:…
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Campbell Patch is featuring a series of informational piece on the upcoming Boogie on the Bayou May 19 and 20 by the Campbell Chamber of Commerce.
Cajun Queen is renowned for their hot, fluffy, covered in powdered sugar beignets. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Well, get down to Boogie on the Bayou May 19 and 20 and try Cajun Queen’s Beignets. Hal Muskat owner of Cajun Queens has been making Beignets for years and we are so fortunate to have his talent with us once again! Don’t worry, he also has alligator on a stick, crabcakes, jambalaya and many more mouth watering dishes you’re going to LOVE. So come on down to Boogie on the Bayou, say hi to Hal and get a plate of Beignets! The Campbell Chamber of Commerce's 34th annual Boogie on the Bayou takes place May 19 and 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in downtown Campbell. Follow all our coverage of …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Campbell Patch is featuring a series of informational features on the upcoming Boogie on the Bayou May 19 and 20 by the Campbell Chamber of Commerce.
Big Ed’s Buzzard BBQ will once again grace Boogie on the Bayou with his BBQ’in presence. Big Ed’s was created in 2009 with his first successful event in Campbell at Boogie on the Bayou. Since then, Big Ed’s BBQ is known throughout the Bay Area and beyond with his award-winning pulled-pork and brisket sandwiches. Ed went from six successful events a year to now 30 and has created a popular catering company and soon to be “BBQ” by the bottle! So if you’re ready for some finger-lickin good BBQ, stop in, grab a sandwich and say his to Ed and his staff while they hustle their sandwiches at Boogie on the Bayou! The Campbell Chamber of Commerce's 34th annual Boogie on the Bayou takes place May 19 and 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 10:00…
Campbell Patch encourages the Campbell community to share its voice, opinion and thoughts through letters to the editor.
We received this letter today about the annual Bunnies and Bonnets Parade and a special little guy. Lil Oscar is our Specially-abled Shih Tzu. It was his 14th birthday on the day of the Bunnies & Bonnets Parade. He's been Specially-abled since Halloween 2000. He had a wonderful time celebrating in his Easter Egg Covered Wagon Wheelchair. Two years ago we built a Covered Wagon to fit over his Wheelchair, he's been doing parades and events throughout the Bay Area since. He wants to show everyone that even a "Handicapped" Dog can live a full and joyous life inspiring everyone who sees him. He's heard of Veterinarians and other advise to put a dog to sleep since he can't walk. Lil Oscar does not agree and instead has a full life in and out of …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Campbell Patch encourages the Campbell community to share its voice, opinion and thoughts through letters to the editor.
Shea Shaw turned 17 this past Sunday and her family tell us that the turnout was great. Funds that were raised will help Shea with all her therapy and help the family with many of the medical costs, says Michelle Bowen, Robbie Shaw's fiance. Below is a thank you letter. Well, I just want to thank every one of you who came out to Shea's Birthday Fundraiser Party Sunday. What an amazing group of friends we have. I want to thank you all since the SJ Mercury News man didn't do us justice. Alea Bowen my baby girl and all her cute girlfriends Casey, Sherry, Morgan and Carolina from Los Gatos High for helping me with whenever I needed them to do at anytime. Nick Dolan my nephew for the awesome graffiti banner, Vikki Graham, Victor Graham, Todd …
Friday, May 4, 2012
Recipes from our local BevMo.
With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, BevMo!’s cocktail experts have crafted some killer margarita recipes to spice up your fiesta. Whether you’re a cork dork or a beer fanatic, nothing beats a margarita on Cinco de Mayo! Here are our 5 favorite takes on the classic concoction: PERFECT MARGARITA Rub rim of a chilled margarita glass with the lime wedge. Dip into salt to coat. Combine tequila and margarita mix in a shaker with ice. Shake, shake, shake. Strain into a margarita glass. Garnish with a lime wedge. CUERVO GOLDEN MARGARITA Rub rim of a chilled margarita glass with the lime wedge. Dip into salt to coat. Combine tequila, Grand Marnier and margarita mix in a shaker with ice. Shake, shake, shake. Strain into a margarita glass. …
Stephen
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