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    Ernie Piini


    Eclipse Chaser Ernie Piini

    Local resident travels the world to view solar eclipses


    Thousands of people turn out for a solar eclipse, and thousands more view more than one, but there's a group of about 200 "chasers" from all over the world who show up every time the shadow of the moon completely covers the sun--be it in Munich or Mongolia. Ernie Piini, a retired engineer and active member of the Cupertino Senior Center, is a member of that select group of eclipse chasers. In fact, Piini is the only chaser in Santa Clara County. Piini is in Munich to view the Aug. 11 total solar eclipse across Europe. The event will be Piini's 21st eclipse sighting.   More

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Ernie Piini follows the moon's shadow

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"Fall Ball" program designed for serious young baseballers

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