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March 22, 2007
Leaving a literary legacy |
Erna Holyer 1925—2007
Longtime writing teacher inspired students to reach for their dreams
German immigrant was prolific author who overcame adversity to publish 18 books
By Jeanne Carbone Lewis
Staff Writer
A literary era ended this past Thursday.
Author and beloved teacher Erna Maria Holyer, 82, died peacefully at her Almaden Valley home on March 15 at 11:15 p.m. of metastatic breast cancer. She was surrounded by the many books she had written and the art she had painted. Earlier in the day, friends and former students visited the frail woman to celebrate Read more...
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City Council and school district to vote on joint Leland field renovation project
Proposal calls for shared cost and usage of upgraded sports fields at Leland High School
By Ali Abdollahi
Staff Writer
The City Council and San Jose Unified School District Board of Education will be independently considering and voting on a joint project to upgrade the soccer fields at Leland High School.
The proposal would install synthetic turf in two soccer fields at Leland and build support amenities Read more...
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