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   September 24, 2003     Saratoga, California Since 1955
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Florence Barker of Saratoga is loaded down with a file full of folders that help her keep track of her many fundraising activities.
Florence Barker has spent most of her adult life raising millions
By Katherine Barr
It all began in junior high school. Florence Barker had her first experience as a fundraiser.  More
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Personal-service Ad hoc committee SCORE Association
When the Town of Los Gatos adopted an interim urgency ordinance prohibiting the establishment of personal service businesses in the downtown area, it sparked concern about a possible influx of such businesses in Saratoga.  More The Saratoga City Council took a major step in bridging the gap between the city and school officials during a meeting held on Sept. 17.  More Business owners with tons of questions about developing their company but no one to turn to now have a place to go.  More
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Hakone Gardens Teacher of the Year Coldstone Creamery
A stroll along Hakone Gardens' soothing waterfalls and lush vegetation may be a Zen experience for many, but the terrain and architectural designs can make it challenging for less-mobile visitors to get around.  More Kim Burlinson, a Los Gatos High School science teacher, is being honored along with a handful of other Santa Clara County teachers as winners of the 2003­04 Teacher of the Year award.  More This is a sweet story. Catherine and Gonzalo Aspun met in Bolivia when they were 15. Catherine visited her father there every summer, and Gonzalo was a friend of the family.  More
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Florence Barker has spent most of her adult life raising millions
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City discusses a hair-razing idea to trim spas, salons, barbers

Ad hoc committee could bridge a gap

Counselors coming to town, will advise business owners

Changes will make Hakone Gardens more ADA compliant

Los Gatos High's Burlinson named a Teacher of the Year

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Saratoga City Council votes

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