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    Cancer support group


    St. Andrews support group offers more than a circle of friends

    Research supports the value that group therapy provides for breast cancer patients


    The word "cancer" was taboo at one time, as if the mention of it were itself a death sentence. Nowadays, the word is everywhere and used in conjunction with other words we once shied away from in public--breast, prostate, testicular, ovarian, cervical. No more taboos. In fact, research has found that open discussion is vital to recovery. And support groups abound these days where people dealing with cancer can share their burden openly.   More

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    Firefighters favor contract with the county as a better plan

    The city of Saratoga depends on both the Saratoga Fire District and the Santa Clara County Fire Department for its fire protection.
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    Dave Anderson moves to Saratoga and his new job

    Anderson takes his place on Sept. 2, as Saratoga's new city manager, bringing with him years of local government experience.
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    Pony League searches for new home

    Dissent from El Quito Park residents sends the Pony League in search of new, permanent digs as construction begins on Congress Springs Park.
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    Saratoga Style

    'Bob Fest' slated to rally the community

    Friends and neighbors organize rallies to help teacher Bob Williams with his fight against esophageal cancer.
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    Dining

    Gourmet cooking classes grace Sur La Table's menu

    The gourmet kitchen supply store offers more than just pots, pans and other tools for cooking.
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    Gardening

    Fragrances are an added necessity for flowers

    The different scents are necessary to attract specific pollinators to propagate each flower species.
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Cover Story
Breast cancer patients gain more from St. Andrew's therapy group than the support of newly found friends

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News Briefs

Saratoga's firefighters, after a third study draft, still want a merger with the county fire department

Dave Anderson settles into his position as Saratoga's new city manager

A 16-year-old resident is arrested for graffiti vandalism

Pony League looks for a new home as construction begins on Congress Springs Park

Photo: Cable splicer Bruce Bennett finds a cool solution for a hot job

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The Real Deal

New wealth brings second homes

Late summer, early fall are ideal times for house painting

Home sale prices

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Village Briefs

'Bob Fest' will rally community support for teacher Bob Williams, who has been battling esophageal cancer

Family Daze: Labor Day has special meaning to mothers of school children

Wedding: Valerie Bowlin and Eric Shaw marry at the Chapel at Yosemite

Business
Allure Beauty Boutique is a treasure trove of upscale products

Columns
Saratoga Stereopticon

Saratoga Sampler

Gardening
Flower fragrances evolved to attract very specific pollinators

Seniors
Bill Moyers explores end-of-life issues in his new PBS series, beginning on Sept. 10

Dining
Sur La Table's menu includes gourmet cooking classes

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Saratoga & Lynbrook football preview

Westmont & Prospect football preview

West Valley Community College football preview

High School Football Schedule

Saratoga's Hazen a close 2nd in Catfish Swim

SCVAL coaches win national crown at Corporate Relays

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