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January 20, 2005
Feted Almaden author Erna Holyer presents memoir
of a life well lived
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By Jeanne Carbone Lewis
Staff Writer
“Survival: an electrifying tale” is the memoir of Almaden writer Erna Holyer, whose own life is more fascinating than any of her fictional characters in previous books.
Nan Hunter, a longtime friend, presented the new work and celebrated the author’s many accomplishments this past Saturday at the Erna Holyer Happening book signing at Almaden Country School.
“We who have known Mrs. Holyer have all had a better life because of her,” Hunter said in her opening remarks.
“The impact that she has had on us will last forever. And as you will read in her book, one of the things she wanted to do was to leave something in the world.” Read more...
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| San Jose Councilman Terry Gregory resigns from office Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office files criminal charges against beleaguered public official
By Sheila Sanchez
Staff Writer
Embattled San Jose Councilman Terry Gregory resigned from office Tuesday as the Santa Clara County District Attorney filed 11 misdemeanor counts against him for failing to report eight gifts valued at $1,296, one loan in the amount of $4,000 and using his position to help a former girlfriend get a rental discount on an apartment.
“After careful thought Read more...
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