Margie Matthews to represent Milpitas on Open Space Authority board

New authority Margie Matthews was not long ago sworn in as a director on the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority board replacing the late David Mike Flaugher to represent District until Dec the remainder of Flaugher s term District includes Milpitas The board unanimously voted to appoint Matthews who served on the Authority s interim board of directors at its inception Over the years she worked closely with Flaugher on open space issues Related Articles Winners broadcasted in Campbell-based nonprofit s multimedia contest amazing Bay Area things to do this Memorial Day weekend A weird theme park about bubbles opens by Oakland s Lake Merritt San Jose s Levitt Pavilion effort gains steam as it rolls into summer Summertime sips Upcoming wine beer and spirit events I m happy to serve in this seat to provide continuity in the coming months reported Matthews The preservation of open space is an critical element for quality of life in Santa Clara Valley Be-YOU-Tiful winner A Milpitas High School senior is among the winners of the th annual Be-YOU-Tiful Multimedia Contest held by the Campbell-based Eating Disorders Pool Center EDRC The contest gave Bay Area middle and high school students the opportunity to creatively address their perspectives experiences and emotions on this year s theme of mental physical condition identity self-acceptance and self-care The goal of the nonprofit EDRC s Multimedia Contest is to encourage students to challenge harmful body image ideals and empower them to advocate for solutions In To My Past Self which took third place in the high school poetry category Alina Tu writes If I had one thing to say to my past self To the girl with confidence as low as the ground I would say that there is nothing wrong with asking for help and with every act of self-care sparks a passion waiting to be unveiled Tu s poem was among submissions from students attending different Bay Area middle and high schools Contest winners and their entries will be recognized at the EDRC s Multimedia Contest reception on May at the Los Gatos Therapy Center Union Ave San Jose