Almaden Resident | 0505 | February 3, 2005

February 3, 2005 San Jose, California Since 2003

Photograph by Vicki Thompson

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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Library art	Public records	Senior wellness

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



	Teacher Heaven: RAFT gives teachers cheap tools and priceless dignity


	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 News Stand


	Letters Cartoon: DeCinzo




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


	Columnist: Andrea Dorey


	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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