February 3, 2005     San Jose, California Since 2003
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Refuse Reuse: Mary Simon, the executive director and founder of Resource Area For Teachers, shows off some of the art projects that teachers can buy for pennies. The raw material comes from items that companies across the Bay Area consider junk. The RAFT staff and volunteers repackage the material and provide the instructions.
Teacher Heaven
By Sandy Brundage
RAFT gives teachers cheap tools and priceless dignity.  More
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Residents of Almaden Valley will be asked to put on their art critic hats at a community meeting regarding the Almaden Branch Library and Community Center on Feb. 3.  More In an attempt to lock the barn door after the horses have escaped, the San Jose City Council decided Jan. 25 to scrutinize the city's handling of public records in the wake of a scandal-pocked year.  More When Sue Hughes retired she made one promise to herself, to exercise and stay fit.  More
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Teacher Heaven: RAFT gives teachers cheap tools and priceless dignity
News

Public asked to consider changes to library art

Senior wellness program at local gym provides 'just enough' physical activity

City council to consider changing San Jose's public record policies

Parents, administrators discuss parcel tax allocations for schools

'Wrecking Ball' to bring down PAC at Pioneer

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Cartoon: DeCinzo

Neighbors

What do you get for logging 100,000 costumes? A promotion to Eagle Scout

Los Alamitos goes country

Columnist: Andrea Dorey

Sports

Pioneer unbeaten but stills trail Leigh

Athletes can learn about the college recruiting process at Pioneer event

George sparks Leland girls to win over Westmont

Eight pins help the Bruins remain unbeaten in Santa Teresa Division

Frandsen, Lincoln Glen on list of Hot Stove Banquet winners

Leland defense steps up in win over Andrew Hill

Win, tie keep Leland boys in race for division soccer title

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