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For many, Valentine's Day means purchasing candy for your loved ones. Many years ago, candy was made in the home. I have an appreciation for this largely lost home art, which I hope this week can have a resurrection with recipes for chocolate truffles.

SAN JOSE –Alex Stalock notched his eighth win of the season between the pipes for the San Jose Sharks, a 2-1 overtime decision over the visiting Dallas Stars Wednesday night.

I met my husband when I was burglarizing his house. Or maybe I was robbing it. Is there a difference? I mean, in “Law & Order” - which I watch all the time because I am slowly morphing into my 92-year-old grandmother; another column entirely - um, in “Law & Order” they say burglary. But then I've heard some say robbery. Also? Homicide - but I'm very, very certain that did not come into play the night I met Harry.

Interim Registrar of Voters Shannon Bushey has been named Registrar, according to a press release from the Santa Clara County Office of Public Affairs. 

Well, it could be merely a coincidence, but the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose has chosen Feb. 15 for its annual Wedding Anniversary Celebration. San Jose's St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica (880 S. Market St.) will host a special Mass for all couples observing their fifth (or less), 25th, 40th and 50th (or more) years of marriage. Couples will renew wedding vows, receive a blessing from Bishop Patrick McGrath, get a certificate marking the occasion and enjoy a reception afterward. All of this occurs on the day after Valentine's Day.

It was early September 1964 when 15-year-old Walter Banks, Jr. was introduced to 14-year-old Sondra Tyndal at her home in Greenfield, Mass.

I saw Casey for the first time at my good friend's wedding in Spokane, Wash. He was the best man. I liked his beard, his wicked dance moves and the way he made everyone smile. I was very drawn to him and had a strange feeling that was the guy I was going to marry. So, after many glasses of champagne, I told the bride I had a crush on the best man. She obligingly passed my message along, and the rest is history. We just celebrated our one year anniversary Jan. 26.

SAN JOSE – Three goals in less than three minutes of the third period sparked the visiting Philadelphia Flyers past the San Jose Sharks 5-2 Monday night.

GILROY - St. Mary School will host open houses on February 12 and February 26 from 10:45-11:45 a.m.Prospective parents will tour the school and learn about school policies and procedures, and find out about the Registration process and screening. Family members and children are welcome to attend.Applications for Kindergarten through Eighth grade are available now at the School Office, 7900 Church St., Gilroy. Kindergarten applications are due now. The deadline for applications for First through Eighth grades is February 24. For more information, contact Emily Morris, St. Mary School Admissions Director, at (408) 842-2827 or visit www.stmarygilroy.org. 

SAN JOSE – Coach Todd McLellan opted for the three leading scorers on the roster to compete in the shootout for the Sharks against the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday night. The decision worked to perfection as San Jose scored a 3-1 decision in the shootout to give the host Sharks a 2-1 victory over Chicago.