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January 8, 2008
| A look back at 2008 highlights |
The past year was one of ups and downs from an election that made history to the highest gas prices in our history; from falling housing prices to falling stock prices to an incredible rise in home foreclosures. Here are some of the events affecting Willow Glen and Cambrian Park.
JANUARY
Nancy Biagini, one of Willow Glen’s best features, passed away, the victim of a 14-month battle with colon cancer. Locals remembered her smile and the welcome they felt when seeing her on the street or meeting her for the first time. Mrs. Biagini died Jan. 6 in San Jose. More than 1,000 people attended her funeral.
The San Jose City Council voted to build the South Side Read more...
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Holiday drive lands
on its feet; grants
54,000 wishes
The nonprofit Family Giving Tree finished the holiday season with a bang after a rocky start. “We were able to grant the gift wishes of 54,000 underprivileged children in the Bay area,” said a relieved Jennifer Cullenbine, FGT’s Queen Elf and CEO.
“We started out 30 percent down in donations but the community really came through and helped all the children on our list.”
The Family Giving Tree (FGT) helps children served by 260 social service agencies in the greater Bay Area. The agencies send FGT the personalized wishes of the children Read
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