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Rotary sponsors 2008 high school speech contest

Speak and be heard. It's time for the Rotary Club of Almaden Valley Speech Contest.

The contest will take place at noon on Feb. 8 at Three Flames restaurant, 1547 Meridian Ave. The event is open to the public.

Students in grades 9-12 from Oak Grove, Pioneer and Leland high schools are invited to compete. This year's theme is "Rotary Shares: Investing in the Future."

Students have an opportunity to develop their public speaking skills, increase their knowledge of Rotary and earn monetary awards by advancing in the area, regional and districtwide contests.

"We look forward to this day each year," said Ed Lacina in a written statement. "Our history of success is phenomenal.

Lucina noted that students competing at the Almaden Valley Rotary Club event have reached the district level in the competition several times.

Lucinda credits much of the success to Leland High School teacher Gay Brasher.

For more information, contact Ed Lucina at Murison's Flooring America, 408.267.0220.

Coyote Valley plan to be discussed at Feb. 7 meeting

San Jose leaders will meet with residents on Feb. 7 at Coyote Creek Golf Club to discuss the Coyote Valley Specific Plan. Refinements to the land use plan for Coyote Valley, which calls for new homes and businesses to be built in coming years, will be discussed from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The club is at One Coyote Creek Golf Club Drive in Morgan Hill. For more information, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/coyotevalley/info.html.