Almaden Resident | 0450 | December 16, 2004

December 16, 2004 San Jose, California Since 2003

Photographs by Vicki Thompson

Dando's Departure: After 21Ž2 terms and 10 years as the San Jose District 10 city councilwoman, Pat Dando is leaving office having left her mark on the district and Almaden Valley in particular.

Dando's Decade

By Sandy Brundage

As District 10 councilwoman Pat Dando spends her last weeks in office hefting ground-breaking shovels and cutting ribbons, people are starting to talk about her. More



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School closure	Fontana dog run	Holiday stress

Now that the San Jose Unified School District has officially decided to close Steinbeck Middle School, the Castillero Middle School community can breathe easier. More	Pat Dando, the outgoing District 10 city councilwoman, and Nancy Pyle, the council woman-elect, joined community members for the groundbreaking ceremony of a new dog park to be built within Jeffery Fontana Park. More	When something is causing mental or physical tension or strain due to urgency or pressure, Webster's NewWorld Dictionary defines that as "stress." More



	Dando's Decade: Most would agree she left Almaden better than she found it


	Castillero community can breathe much easier Communication called biggest key to avoiding stress during the holidays Almaden dogs rejoice; Fontana dog run holds official ground breaking Automated self-serve parcel kiosks eliminate some waits at post office The Villas management employs private trapper to snare coyotes News Stand


	Letters Cartoon: DeCinzo






	Having achieved the American Dream, Ki-chun Moon gives back to local schools


	Local robotics teams take first steps for national championship Almaden Elementary launches its Smart Start San Jose program


	Need a gift? Can't bear the mall? Try supporting Almaden's artists Perkins on Real Estate


	Pioneer grabs fourth in Cat Shootout Chargers top North Monterey, but lose in consolation finals Mustangs start year off right, but Chargers fall to Oak Grove Leland, Pioneer are optimistic heading into girls soccer play Leland girls open season with back-to-back hoop victories



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