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January 18, 2008
| Discovering the ‘crown jewel’ of San Jose |
Del Robles students enjoy history lesson at Hayes Mansion
By Jeanne C. Carbone
Staff Writer
Del Robles Elementary School discovered the gem of South San Jose with a recent visit to the historic Hayes Mansion.
“This is the crown jewel of San Jose,” said Del Robles Elementary School second grade teacher Evelyn Guess. “Some of the kids and parents could never afford to come here. This is a real community outreach effort.”
Guess is excited to share the historic mansion with her students. Some have heard stories from their parents who are employed at Hayes Mansion. Like student Ivan Martinez’s parents, Gabriel Beno and Maria Read more...
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Building a dream
Groundbreaking for New Santa Teresa Library attended by residents and City officials
By Jeanne C. Carbone
Staff Writer
Long a dream of the residents of the area, the new Santa Teresa Library had its official ground breaking on Jan. 12.
The wait was worthwhile. The original 13,860 square foot library, which was built in 1984 and was one of the busiest libraries in San Jose, will be bulldozed and replaced with a 22,000 square foot state-of-the-art building.
The new Santa Teresa Library incorporates features Read more...
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