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    Anna Rainville wins state's top award for kindergarten teachers


    When people talk about Anna Rainville, they tend to talk in superlatives. They use the word "incredible" a lot, interlaced with "fabulous" and "wonderful." Even organizations talk about her that way. The California Kindergarten Association, for example, calls her the best kindergarten teacher in the state. Rainville was presented with the Audrey Sanchez Award at the association's conference early this year, an award that names her as the best in the state. She has been a presenter at that conference for the past 10 years, and now she is the award recipient.   More

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    Gateway Region

    The city council unanimously approved a broad plan for sprucing up the Gateway Region business district, with an estimated cost of $2.8 million and a completion date of spring 2003.
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    Debris Dam

    Some neighbors of the Comer Drive Debris Basin dam would like to see it dismantled, saying the dam has become obsolete, however others are worried about bank erosion if the dam is removed.
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    Matt Meadors

    Saratoga firefighter Matt Meadors has been selected to receive the Saratoga Fire District's highest honor, the Wilbur William Worden Award, by his fellow firefighters.
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    Saratoga Style

    Helping the Homeless

    Parishioners from Sacred Heart Church volunteer at Homeless Care Force, helping distribute food, clothing and other necessities to the poor and homeless.
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    Business

    Paperfunalia

    The longtime Saratoga Village stationary store has moved down the street and into the former Saratoga Bike Shop location.
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    Dining

    Chicken Salsa

    The Saratoga eatery offers sit-down family dining, as well as fast food, from a low-fat menu with southwestern flair.
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Anna Rainville selected as the No. 1 kindergarten teacher in the state

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Council unanimously approves Gateway Region improvements

Neighbors debate removal of Comer Drive Debris Basin dam

Firefighter Matt Meadors earns the Wilbur William Worden Award

Officials form new housing policies to bridge gap left by Measure G

Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts drop appeal of Mountain Winery lawsuit

Sheriff's Report

Letters & Opinions
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Commentary: He's kooky for Girl Scout cookies

Education
Youth Briefs

Jennifer Chang earns UC-Berkeley's Sproul Award

Foothill Elementary attends Siebel Open tennis tournament Kids Day

West Valley College offers online certificate program

Photo: Saratoga Education Foundation's annual Jog-a-Thon

Valley Homes
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Preparing a home disaster plan

Local Home Sales Listings

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Sacred Heart parishioners help the homeless

Montalvo announces schedule for performing arts series

Engagement: Susan Duvall and William Pidwell

Obituary: Clare Einhorn

Business
Paperfunalia moves to larger location

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Saratoga Sampler

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Spring is time for garden chores, gardening events

Dining
Chicken Salsa serves up low-fat, southwestern fare

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