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Mercury News Letters to the Editor for Sept. 20, 2023

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Although the gallery had earlier estimated improvements and an expansion at $14 million, the cost is not yet known, John Tupper, gallery director, said Wednesday. A capital campaign is expected if the gallery proceeds with plans. The gallery had previously considered relocating to find more space for its collection, which is valued at more than $100 million. But that plan was set aside because it was not seen as a good time to find another site and to take on the expenses associated with that, Tupper said last year. De Hoog & Kierulf Architects of Victoria and Public Architecture of Vancou...

Burst of song from Grantham musicians raises vital money for environment project Songs reflecting on the pandemic and lockdown have been raising money to help an environmental project. Jerry Seaman and Barry Phillips, of the Rotary Club of Grantham, together with friend of Rotary John Tupper, spent many hours during lockdown recording three songs, written by Jerry, in support of the club’s work to protect the environment. The project, in particular, addresses issues associated with climate change. The trio make up the band Soundburst, who have previously raised funds for the Rotary Found...

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