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Wind Storm, October 22, 2000

Wind Storm Blasts its Way Through Milpitas

Dateline: October 22, 2000

By Ann Zeise

Several people were injured when trees fell upon them during heavy winds. Power lines were knocked down and several sections of the city were without power at various times throughout the day. Some new construction at the Pac Bell station was blown over. Most citizens spent Sunday cleaning up debris or helping neighbors.

A tree on Yosemite Dr. fell on this sports car. It appeared later on that the car had some dents, but was drivable.

Long fence along Jacklin Rd. east of I-680 blew down from one end to the other.

Another view of Fallen Fence along Jacklin Rd.

Newly constructed walls at the PacBell substation blew over.

Fred Examines Tree — Fred Zeise examines willow tree that fell down next to the Community Center, narrowly missing a picnic table and a utility box.

A large tree in Ben Rodgers Park fell on the Grand Teton home of Fred and Ann Zeise. Ann is your Go Milpitas guide for this website. The new roof has a dent along the edge, and so far the fence has stayed upright. Hopefully, the City will give the wood to the Zeises for winter firewood.

City Hall Opening

City Hall Entry — **Elegant Glass Entry to the new Milpitas City Hall**

Mayor Henry shows sword (Our mayor is well protected!)

Former Mayor Ben Gross tells story of the founding of Milpitas

Commissioner, Fred Zeise, Mayor Henry Manayan, and Ann Zeise, GoMilpitas Webmaster

Frank DeSmidt (rt.) & Friends

Ed Connor, council candidate, and friend

Don Ryan (rt.) & Friends

Flags in front of City Hall

Deepka Lalwani, council candidate, (in red) and Supervisor & Mrs. Pete McHugh

George demonstrates Touch Screen Controls(Click for large photo of controls)

Gaye Morando, Chamber Executive Manager, and Jean Strange, Chamber Ambassador, show coffee mug and postcard mementos

Girls have fun in Fountain

Boy walking along front pond

Can you find your home?

Democrat Rally 2000

November 3, 2000, San Jose Civic Center

I got the chance to attend the California Democratic Party rally in downtown San Jose, and to hear speeches given by some of the local candidates and by President Bill Clinton. Former SF Giants left fielder, Willie Mays, was also there to lend his support. You may click on the links and on the pictures to find out more about each person.

President Clinton encouraging democrats to get out the vote! Also on the panel were Gov. Gray Davis, Mike Honda (Candidate for Congress) Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Norm Mineta (Commerce Secretary), and Willie Mays (SF Giants Special Ass’t to the President)

speakers