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  March 6, 2002    Los Gatos, California  Since 1881

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    Eight Isn't Enough

    In an era of zero population growth, the Balcombs had two children, and then they started adopting


    Gwennie and Bob Balcomb are feeling empty-nest pangs--maybe a little more than most parents--now that they have just one youngster at home. The other 13 have grown up. The Los Gatos couple had wanted a big family. Gwennie comes from a large Los Gatos family, the Spotswoods, and Bob's family always loved having people around. But 14 children were more than the Balcombs had ever conceived of, literally.   More

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    Jewish Community Center wins OK for renovation and an expansion

    New facility will include a performing arts center.
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    Vandals dim town's bright spring

    String of plant vandalisms affect exterior landscaping of some downtown businesses.
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    Education

    Speakers offer parenting tips for staying connected

    Therapists say that the democratic style of parenting works best.
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In an era of zero population growth, the Balcombs had two children, and then they started adopting

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Jewish Community Center wins OK for renovation and an expansion

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Health facility for kids still needs more funds

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Speakers offer parenting tips for staying connected

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Assistance League will 'show and tell'

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Photo: Boot-scooting concert is set at Woodhaven West

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Quality differs at each garden center, nursery

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Most in nursing homes get help with the costs

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Mama's Bakery adding fresh coffee and ice cream to menu

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Cats fall to Lancers in CCS semi's

LG's Knight a top scorer at the University Redlands

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