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MAY-JUNE 2013

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THE COVER I see this path as a beckoning welcome sign. Quicksilver Park continues to deliver bountiful scenery to delight and refresh the soul. Take advantage of this free exercise opportunity our neighborhood parks provide, with our very accomodating weather this season, before it gets too hot to enjoy.

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03 BEAUTYDouglas Preston answers important questions about facial cleansing and care for adults and teens, as well as acne treatments. With his vast experience, Almaden now has an industry “celebrity” at hand. Find out more.

08 LEADERS Leland High School has had some wonderfully accomplished students graduating and we covered some of these individu-als’ acheivements last year. We heard from a couple of alumni and were very pleased to share that they are still representing Almaden wonderfully. We hope they inspire your students to continue this tradition and hold the bar high.

11 LEGAL EASEJay Landrum takes the worry out of hiring the right professional services individuals to ensure you meet your requirements and know what questions to ask and what to expect after hiring.

12 HEROESReaders wanted to know how to prevent further crime increase, so we tabulated and list the actual area crime statistics, then publish prevention tips from the SJPD, as well as listing the future political and community plans to deter crime from Almaden.

15 FITNESS IN THE SPOTLIGHTLindsay Barker from Mission Fitness shares that less can be more, even during your workout. Learn how to get more results while working out less with Metabolic Resistance Training.

18 KID’S HEALTH Dr. Pete and Dr. Michelle Contini are offering home remedy tips for common ailments. Of course, although you can “try this at home” they suggest to check with your pediatrician first.

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Summer is here and if you have procrastinated, there is still time to plan that

vacation. If it is not in the cards for you to travel, however, why not have some local fun with community organizations that were created with that in mind? For families that enjoy swimming or tennis, Dan Chapman, manager of the Almaden Swim & Racquet Club, is promoting their lovely swim and tennis facilities just in time for the upcoming sweltering summer months. Now to experience a resort without leaving the neighborhood, the

Almaden Country Club has various social memberships available to the right prospects, which include fine dining, family activities such as swimming, tennis, and ocassional golf. The facility will be upgrading soon, so now is the time to get on board. Full memberships with all the benefits you expect from a highend country club can be also be purchased, for the serious golfer. If you just want to enjoy a friendly meal locally, there is savings offered in this issue from Elements Restaurant, Taco Al Pastor, and UNWINED. It is always enjoyable to have a nice dining experience without a mess left at home in the kitchen and without having to leave the neighborhood, so support these establishments. Speaking of local small businesses, the fashion trends (from The Studio boutique) continue to impress as the talented Jill Amen provided personal shopping services prior to our editor photo shoot once again, after this one stop wonder boutique in Almaden finished my coiffeur. To those that wonder, “Yes, I recommend their blow outs, as they are two for two this issue and last with my hair styling, and they also did a fabulous job on my daughter prior to her Junior prom and senior ball photos.” The boutique also offers fabulously fun gift shopping and gift cards for all ocassions. If you are looking for an alternative way to spend your free time, or perhaps you are a local sports enthusiast, Bret Harte Middle School is currently attempting to fill many coaching positions. It certainly sounds enjoyable, so contact them if interested.

The politicians and San Jose Police Department seem to have solutions to decrease the local crime rate, so keep the activisim, awareness and communications rolling. Please read the relevent article in this issue to ensure you are individually taking appropriate precautions. If you are still concerned, join the ALMADEN CRIME WATCH group at www.95120lifestyle.com to colaborate, begin neighborhood watch programs, share ideas and perhaps post crime reports for review. View the Save the Date events as these programs want your support, business or social awareness. There are also several entertaining expertise columns this issue so enjoy, as they may become staples. There are many exciting events coming up such as the inaugural elementary Almaden choir at South Hills Church, so you can look forward to some photos and coverage in the next issue. Executive Editor & Founder

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Pictured in Photos: Upper left and center– Rachel Kabel during the San Luis Obispo Marathon. Lower left– Rachel Kabel with medal after placing.

Almaden’s Leland High School Alumni Success Stories

Rachel Kabel Molly CuevasOn April 7, 2013, Rachel Kabel ran in the San Luis Obispo (SLO)

Marathon and placed 3rd overall in the female category and placed 2nd in her age group (19-26). She just turned 19 on April

2nd. She is the youngest female to place in the SLO Marathon. Prior to this event, Rachel had never run in a marathon or half marathon. There were 675 participants who completed the marathon and 2,289 participants who completed the half-marathon. With the time of 3:30:10 minutes she automatically qualified for the Boston Marathon. She had no trainer or coach to help her with this amazing 26.2-mile marathon accomplishment. Rachel has lived in Almaden her entire life and graduated from Leland High School in 2012 with a valedictorian award. She is currently attending her first year at Cal Poly University as a Business Major, averaging a 3.95 GPA and plays on the field hockey club team. She played field hockey 4 years at Leland High School and was the Captain in her Junior & Senior Year, League MVP 2010, 1st Team All-League 2010 & 2011 and Most Outstanding One-Sport Athlete 2012. Rachel’s family and friends are very proud of her. We asked Rachel to share some advice for high school students currently working on the college or university application process. Here is what she had to share:

“My advice for high school seniors in the application process would be to create a realistic set of schools to apply to. Make sure you apply to some colleges you know you’ll get into, a few that could go either way, and then a few reach schools. Keep your list at a reasonable number and only apply to schools you can actually see yourself going to! It will save you a lot time, money and stress.”

After a successful Leland High School experience, Molly Cuevas set her goals toward The Big Apple… New York. In the years prior to college, her athletic success in Field Hockey and Soccer gained her

national attention and recognition. In due course, Molly gladly selected the highly reputable Adelphi University on Long Island, New York, to play Field Hockey on a combined merit and athletic scholarship. This has proven to be her ultimate challenge to date. She now literally attends the mecca for field hockey, at the oldest institution of higher education on Long Island, where she plays with and against the cream of the crop in her sport. In her first year at the school, Molly’s regular season play earned her the prestigious honor of Northeast 10 Conference Rookie of the Year. She was also named First Team All-Conference, and was the only freshman to be selected. During Molly’s 1st season, The Adelphi Panthers earned the fourth seed in the Conference Championship. Although this team was eliminated in the second round, her dominant play in the Tournament Championship landed her on the All-Tournament Team. Concluding just her first season, ultimate recognition came from Synapse Sports, which placed Molly on the National Division II All-Rookie Team. Once the field hockey season was over, Molly continued to focus on her studies and settling in as a college student. She is pursuing a Sports Management Major and has landed on the Dean’s List already as a Freshman, which was one of her first priorities. “Molly has taken our Adelphi community by storm! Achieving immediate success on and off the field, as she was named to the National Field Hockey All-Academic Team, Molly is what we refer to as a ‘program changer’, a young woman with maturity,

Pictured in Photos: Upper right– Award winning Molly Cuevas during field hockey match. Lower right– Molly w/ teammate Carly Aceves at

The Long Island NY 10k run.

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tenacity and leadership skills that are beyond reproach!” says Adelphi Head Coach Gloria O’Connor. As Molly is soaking up her east coast experience and travel, she’s still a California girl at heart. Molly has earned and is certainly ready for her summer break, eager to once again hang out with friends and family along our beautiful Pacific coast beaches. That is, when she’s not on the Leland High School field practicing! As we were finishing this issue of 95120 Magazine, the Adelphi University annual athletic banquet was held and Molly received yet another award. This time the award was for “the top freshman female award for 2013.”

“Senior year is an amazing and fun time, make it your best but also take time to plan for your future. Listen to those that are closest to you...yes even your parents.” Molly Cuevas

Molly Cuevas (#7 on the right) with her teammates on the beach.

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Sometimes, when you realize you need a good lawyer, accountant or other business specialist, that’s also the time when you realize you don’t know one and you also don’t know where to start looking. Here are a few tips:

1. Ask the right people – If you need a business attorney, accountant or busi-ness coach, go to the top five or six successful businesspeople you know, and ask for recommendations. Those targeted references will not only help you avoid sifting through a pile of names, but they will also provide you with contacts that they have already used and evaluated. If those five or six businesspeople don’t know the right person, they may still refer you to another qualified referrer – for example, if none knew a good divorce attorney, they can still refer you to me (even though I don’t handle divorces), and I can, in turn, get you to the right person.

2. Ask the right questions – Once you have some names, don’t be shy about screen-ing them carefully. For lawyers, check at www.calbar.org to see how long they have been licensed and whether they have any disciplinary actions against them. Simi-larly, accountants/ CPAs can be looked up at www.dca.ca.gov/cba/lookup.shtml. Ask them what experience they have in your industry or working on your kind of project. What do they charge? Do they work on an hourly basis, or can they per-form some tasks on a flat rate? Will they do the work personally, or will they task it out to someone else in the office?

3. Price is not the only criteria – Don’t be cheap! No one wants to pay more than they have to, but don’t base your decision only on price. A lower hourly rate means nothing if it takes your inexperienced service provider longer to complete the tasks. Carefully consider their experience and skills as well as their rates. More experience may result in a lower bill overall.

4. Make good use of their services –Again…Don’t be cheap! Bringing in someone who has an expertise you lack is only valuable if you use them. Set up regular times to meet with them, and help them understand your business. Being proactive will not only help you save money by avoiding mistakes, but the added expertise may also help your business grow faster. You can often negotiate a lower hourly rate if you commit to a minimum usage each month.

5. Don’t spend it all in one place – Consider using multiple attorneys. A good local attorney can handle most of what you need less expensively and more quickly, but specialists may be a good value when you are faced with a unique problem. Once you find a generalist you trust, they can help you locate those specialists when needed. Beware of anyone who tells you they can handle it all!

6. Trust your gut – Before you hire someone, ask yourself some questions: Does this advisor seem to be trustworthy and knowledgeable? Do they seem like the right fit for your personality? After you get your first bill, ask yourself more questions: Did the bill come in with a cost about where you expected it would? Do you feel like you received excellent value for what you are paying? Did it seem like it was worthwhile hiring them? Trust your instinct!

7. Continually evaluate their value – Do you think they have the potential to pay for themselves, by helping you earn more money, helping you save more money, or helping you avoid mistakes that could cost you money? If they cannot deliver value far above what you are paying them, terminate them and find a new service provider. Weak performers will not get better over time. It’s best to just move on.

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Chrissy Derksen of 95120 Magazine requested my office’s assistance in providing the public with crime statistics in Almaden as well as crime prevention tips, because she has had specific requests from her readership. I appreciate the opportunity to help her ensure her readers have the facts and are aware of strategies to reduce and prevent crime. Crime and public safety are the top concerns that I hear from District 10 residents. Incidents have increased throughout California, especially after the State reduced its prison population by more than 40,000 inmates in recent years. As you can see from the chart above, the total number of “Priority One” (violent) crimes was down in 2012 from 2008 and 2009. “Priority Two” (property) crimes have increased an average of about 14% from 2008-2012. The Crime Analysis Unit does not have the capability to provide crime statistics by ZIP code, but the numbers for the 95120 area are much lower than those above for Council District 10 as a whole. So what is happening? The SJPD Police Academy Class 18 graduated in March, the first class funded since 2009, and the 43 cadets from that class have started their field training. Another class has started in April, and the City Council approved additional, expanded academies – up to two per year for up to 60 recruits - over the next five years. The SJPD leadership and City Manager’s Office are identifying strategies to recruit new police officers and retain experienced police officers in order to bring staffing levels back to the 1,109 positions budgeted. The City Manager’s Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal year 2013-2014 includes the opening of the South San Jose Police Substation that was built with voter-approved bonds but has remained unopened since its completion in 2008. This is something that I have advocated for because it will inprove response times, increase the amount of time patrol officers can be on the beat instead of commuting back and forth to downtown, make it easier for officers who live in South San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and other South County cities and who work in the Southern Patrol Division to get to their briefings, have their vehicles maintained and refueled, and more. The City Manager also included in her draft budget other proposals that I support to boost the capacity of the Police Department, such as:• adding21CommunityServiceOfficerstoassistwith“non-sworn”serviceslike

interviewing witnesses, photographing crime scenes, collecting evidence, taking telephone reports, conducting follow-up investigations, and fingerprinting;

• adding3CrimePreventionSpecialistswhocanassistwithpresentationsandmeetings on crime and burglary prevention, Neighborhood Watch, and more;

• adding1CrimeAnalysttobetteranalyzedata;• improvingtheDepartment’srecordsmanagementsystemforefficiency;• allocatingfundingtoPoliceOvertimeReservetobackfillvacantPDpositions.

Thanks to the excellent work of our police officers and the cooperation of residents, major crimes in the 95120 area have been investigated and solved.There are a number of precautions you can take to help keep your home and neighborhood safer. The SJPD Crime Prevention Unit recommends the following tips for preventing burglaries and break-ins:• Makeyourhomelookoccupied,andmakeitdifficulttobreakin.• Lockalloutsidedoorsandwindowsbeforeyouleavethehouseorgotobed,

even if leaving for only a short time. • Leavelightsonwhenyougoout.Considerconnectingsomelampsto

automatic timers to turn them on in the evening and off during the day. • Keepyourgaragedoorclosedandlocked.• Don’tallowmail,newspapersorflyerstobuildup.ArrangewithPostOffice

to hold your mail, or arrange for a friend or neighbor to take them regularly. • Arrangeforlawntobemowedifyouaregoingawayforanextendedtime.• Checkthelocksonyourdoorsandwindowsandreplacethemwithsecure

devices as necessary. Consider dowels, etc. to place in the track of sliding windows and doors to block entry from outside.

• Pushbuttonlocksondoorknobsareeasyforburglarstoopen.Installdeadboltlocks on outside doors. Check w/ hardware store for window lock alternatives.

• Slidingglassdoorsarevulnerable.Speciallocksareavailableforbettersecurity.

For MORE tips visit: http://www.sjpd.org/BFO/Community/Crimeprev/PreventionTips/Prevent_Burglary.html One of the most effective tools to prevent crime is to be vigilant and to know your neighbors. Establish positive relationships and look out for one another. If people know that neighbors are keeping an eye on the neighborhood, they are more likely to move on to easier targets. If you see vehicles or people hanging around that you don’t recognize, don’t hesitate to call the police. Some residents in the District have even installed security cameras around their homes and around the neighborhood to help catch thieves and other criminals. The video recordings can be used as evidence in police investigations and have helped the SJPD in two recent burglary investigations. One of the most important things we can do as residents is to take an active role in helping to protect ourselves and our neighborhoods from crime. My office can connect you with the Police Department’s Crime Prevention staff who offer instruction on how to fight crime and vandalism in your neighborhood and how to establish Neighborhood Watch groups in your community.

Please feel free to contact my office at [email protected] or at 408-535-4910 if my staff or I can be of assistance to you.by District 10 Councilmember Johnny Khamis

Part 1 Crimes Reported Based on Beats Which Encompass Council District 10

Time Period: CY 2008-2012

Crime Category 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Homicide 3 3 2 2 3Rape 23 26 14 24 21Robbery 139 123 101 132 149Aggravated Assault 197 201 175 170 167

Total Violent Crimes 362 353 292 328 340

Burglary 494 553 513 536 682Theft 2753 2665 2113 2282 2507Auto Theft 483 602 628 562 942

Total Property Crimes 3730 3820 3254 3380 4131

Grand Total 4092 4173 3546 3708 4471

Source:RMS San Jose Police Department - Crime Analysis Unit5.1.2013

CAU#13-235 - 797N

Facts and Results

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Crime from 2008 to 2012 that occurred in the police patrol beats that encompass Council District 10

Plus Tips to Reduce & Prevent Crime

Data provided by the San Jose Police Department Crime Analysis Unit.

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MRT, What the…? What is MRT? Metabolic resistance training as simply as possible is this: How much work can you do in how little time? That’s it. It’s the speed element that does it—managing to do more and more work in less and less time. This makes for incomplete recovery and thoroughly taps your energy stores. By doing this, MRT raises the metabolic “cost” of exercise. Running and most cardio will use up to 10 or 20% of your body’s energy making capacity. Traditional resistance training might tap 25 or 30% of the body’s capacity. MRT can demand 75-90% of your potential and stimulate metabolic forces all day and night. By taxing your body’s capacity, you dig deeper into your body’s storage of metabolic energy producing products, calories, and fuel, and stimulate significant improvements in only weeks. MRT spreads improvement across multiple targets. This way MRT can help you build muscle, burn fat and gain strength, all at the same time.

20 Minutes Fast is Better than an Hour Slow Intensity and duration are inversely proportional. Exercising for long periods means lowering the intensity. But, if you want to burn fat, and look lean, hot, and toned, turn up the intensity! Kicking up the intensity is like pushing down the accelerator—you burn more gas much quicker!

EPOC - Your best ally! EPOC means Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption. It’s the increased metabolic rate, or “after burn,” that you get from a particularly intense workout. EPOC is the energy that your body expends trying to return to a normal state after your workout is over. This zone is where the real fat burning takes place. The higher intensity, the longer and higher your metabolic after burn. It’s that simple.

Ever notice people that do lots of cardio never lose that last 10 lbs? Notice the difference between marathoners and sprinters. Sprinters are lean and muscular. Marathoners have trouble keeping their body fat down. I tell them they’ll lose more fat and get more toned and in better condition if they cut back their mileage and jack up the intensity. They look at me like I have two heads! Contrary to conventional fitness wisdom and popular belief, running, and slow cardio in general, is mediocre as a method of fat loss, and a complete failure as a conditioning tool. Besides the pounding to the joints, it’s counterproductive to all your purposes in fitness, and it’s actually not even all that great for the heart!

Exercise for fat loss = MRT and high intensity interval training! MRT builds muscle, burns fat, and improves overall conditioning all at the same time. It might as well be called “madman training.” It’s no-holds-barred, haul-ass, max-effort, torch-fat, heavy-weight, huff-n-puff training. It’ll spike your metabolism, eat calories, lift your lactate threshold, boost lean toned muscle, and maximize your body’s capacity against real world challenges. I get winded just rattling off MRT’s benefits. MRT combines intense, efficient muscular training with high intensity interval based cardio. MRT can uses compound movements, supersets, circuits, speed, low rest, and it almost always packs a double whammy of aerobic and anaerobic. It breaks down barriers between traditional weight training and cardio. Tired of all that climbing, “ellipsing,” jogging, and riding while still getting nowhere? MRT is for you.

—Lindsay Barker, Owner, Mission:Fitness Boot Camps for Women

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(408) 836-5624Lourdes Arvizu • Email: [email protected]

Current clients in Almaden: UnWined, 95120 Lifestyle Magazine, Got Bikes, Post Net.

BookkeepingYou will get a specific program created exclusively for your small to mid-sized business. We can help you catch up your backlogs and keep everything current. You will get regular financial reports that keep you informed.

Bookkeeping Review & Clean UpDo you want a professional evaluation of your current book-keeping system that identifies and corrects any incorrectly posted transactions? One of our experts will examine the way your books are set up and review your reports so that we can show you how to get more out of your numbers.

QuickBooks TrainingHere’s an option if you prefer to do your bookkeeping yourself - or have one of your employees do it. We will train you or any member of your staff to use QuickBooks like a pro. This can be done at your office and will focus on the specific needs of your business.

Our goal is to provide the best bookkeeping services at affordable rates. Let our experts help you sort, organize and streamline the mountains of paperwork. We focus on all aspects of Professional Bookkeeping including: Monthly Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Payroll, Sales Tax. — Lourdes Arvizu

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There has never been a better opportunity for memberships...

For more information about our exciting new Facility Clubhouse Project call today!

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Incorporations • Contracts • Mergers & Acquisitions

Intellectual Property • Licensing • Art & Publishing Law

Copyrights • Trademarks • Trade Secrets

Business Law

Jay Landrumat to r n e y at L aw

35-year resident of almaden Valley

Incorporations

Contracts

mergers & acquisitions

Intellectual Property

Licensing

art & Publishing Law

Copyrights

Trademarks

Trade Secrets

Business Law

For more information4 0 8 . 5 7 3 - 5 7 0 0 n Jay@svlg .com

Specialized Legal Services for the

Emerging BusinessD E V E L O P Y O U R B U S I N E S S,P R O T E C T Y O U R B U S I N E S S.

J AY L A N D R U MA T T O R N E Y A T L A W

FOR MORE INFORMATION

408-246-9100 • [email protected]

35-Year Resident of Almaden Val ley

Incorporations • Contracts • Mergers & Acquisitions

Intellectual Property • Licensing • Art & Publishing Law

Copyrights • Trademarks • Trade Secrets

Business Law

Jay Landrumat to r n e y at L aw

35-year resident of almaden Valley

Incorporations

Contracts

mergers & acquisitions

Intellectual Property

Licensing

art & Publishing Law

Copyrights

Trademarks

Trade Secrets

Business Law

For more information4 0 8 . 5 7 3 - 5 7 0 0 n Jay@svlg .com

Specialized Legal Services for the

Emerging BusinessD E V E L O P Y O U R B U S I N E S S,P R O T E C T Y O U R B U S I N E S S.

J AY L A N D R U MA T T O R N E Y A T L A W

FOR MORE INFORMATION

408-246-9100 • [email protected]

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swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. Our professional team prides themselves on the excellent customer service we

provide during every appointment. As with all of our services, we guarantee our work with easy to understand estimates

and competitive prices.

Proudly Serving Almaden Valley!

• Weekly Maintenance of Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs• Diagnosis & Repair of All Pool & Spa Equipment

• Sales & Installation of Pool & Spa Equipment• Algae Clean-Ups of Swimming Pools & Drain & Clean

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95120Almaden Lifestylewith Dr. Peter and Dr. Michelle Contini

Being a parent is all about being different people on different days. One day it is coach, the next referee. But one person every parent must be everyday is Macgyver. Every day, life throws you another

curve ball requiring you to make up solutions on the fly. This could not be more true as when you or your child has a minor ailment to manage between the busy family schedules. So here are some unconventional solutions to common medical problems using everyday household items. While these are all suggestions we give our patients from time to time, be sure to talk to your doctor or child’s pediatri-cian before trying any of them.

Make a Warm Compress Warm compresses can be great for sore muscles, ear aches and abscesses to name a few. To make a warm compress that will hold warmth for a long time, take a potato and put it in the microwave for 5-10 minutes, depending on the size of the potato, then wrap a towel around the potato and voila, you have a warm compress.

Treat Warts Warts are one of the more frustrating and tenacious problems around. After nuclear war, the only two remaining living things on earth will be cockroaches and warts. But there is a remedy… duct tape. Place a strip of duct tape over the wart and leave it on for one week. Remove the tape, soak the wart then file down the wart with a pumice stone or emery board, then reapply the duct tape. Keep doing this each week until the wart goes away. Many warts will be gone in about 2-4 weeks which is the similar amount of time it take most other wart treatments to work. If you or your child has warts on parts of the body in which duct tape would not be practical, for example on the fingers, another great remedy is clear nail polish. Apply nail polish to the warts each night before bed. Let dry. Do not wash off in the morning. Usually, in a few weeks the warts will start to recede.

Suppress a Cough There are few things that drive parents more crazy then a child who coughs all night long. Honey may be a solution. In one study, children age two and older with colds were given up to 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) of honey at bedtime. The honey seemed to reduce nighttime coughing and improve sleep. In fact, in the study, honey appeared to be as effective as a common cough suppressant ingredient, dextromethorphan, so it might be worth a try.

Prevent Swimmer’s Ear With summer on its way and swim teams starting up, you can be sure that plenty of kids in Almaden will get swimmer’s ear. A simple way to help prevent swimmer’s ear is with a mixture of one part white vinegar and one part rubbing alcohol. Applying several drops to each ear after a day of swim-ming can help promote drying and prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi that can cause swimmer’s ear.

Almaden Pediatrics, Inc. 6489 Camden Ave, Suite 102 (at the corner of Camden Ave. and Almaden Expwy.)

Pediatric Care With a Parent’s Touch

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kids’ healthHome RemediesAlmaden residents since 1967,

this 3rd generation, family business is ready to take care of your home, medical, auto, life and commercial insurance needs. They know the importance of helping people to be financially secure in the event of life’s uncertainties, and have over 5,000 satisfied customers to prove it!

Courtney Financial/Farmers Insurance Agency

Todd Courtney: 408-298-5439www.CourtneyFinancial.com

DONALD A. PEPPER, DDS, INC.

4 0 8 - 2 6 8 - 4 7 5 5LOCATED AT 6501 CROWN BLVD, SUITE NO. 104

I have grown close to my patients and care about each of them. Almaden Valley is a great place to live and work. Again, thanks for your friendship, support, and the memories. I look forward to continuing to enjoy my patients for many years to come”. — Donald A. Pepper, D.D.S.

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Experience Orthodontic Artistry!

Serving the Almaden Valley Community for Over 15 Years

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Kim Mazzone Nicholson, RealtorBetter Homes and Gardens/Ventura Barnett Properties5985 Almaden ExpresswaySan Jose, CA 95120www.kimnicholson.com

Office: 408-256-4246 • Cell: 408-506-5447 | DRE#01799950

“More than you expect from a Realtor”

Artisan Family Dental6140 Camino Verde Drive, Suite J | San Jose, CA 95119Phone: (408) 227-5058 | www.artisanfamilydental.com

Crafting Healthy and

Beautiful Smiles

Karen Cun, DDS

Welcome to Artisan Family Dental, where we value our patients as we do our family, placing emphasis on care and respect in our practice. Our mission is to help you achieve optimum oral health for your lifetime. Come by our office and see why we’re giving the residents of San Jose a new reason to smile.

(408) 841-9485www.betterlandscape.comLicense# 851514 C27, C-8, and B

Great deals on driveways and stonework!Stamped concrete driveways for $8/sq ft. and custom stone work for under $20/sq ft. Add some instant curb-appeal in-time for Summer!

Call us today for a free consultation!

“Everything looks great, and we are very happy with the end result.You’ve delivered on everything we’ve asked for and the results are outstanding.”

(408) 504-7737www.betterlandscape.comLicense# C-27 & C-8, 851514

Great deals on driveways and stonework!

Stamped concrete driveways for $8/sq ft. and custom stone work for under $20/sq ft. Add some instant curb-appeal before the Holidays!

Call us today for a free consultation!

“Everything looks great, and we are very happy with the end result.You’ve delivered on everything we’ve asked for and the results are outstanding.”

The Almaden inventory is extremely low. With limited inventory & interest rates at an all time low, there are many buyers trying to purchase in Almaden with little to choose from. Prices are on the rise, so if you are interested in talking about selling your home, now is the time.

Give me a call.

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SUMMER CAMPS!!! Summer is almost here! View our Summer Camps 2013 page for more information. Camps begin on Monday June 17th!

Art Show: June 1st, 1-4pm Submit your favorite piece created with Hidden Talent for our 3rd annual student art show!

1375 Blossom Hill Rd Ste.17, SJ 95118

Hidden Talent GalleryArt Show & Holiday Boutique

(408) 221-4736 or (408) 315-1835www.hiddentalentartstudio.com

Hidden Talent GalleryArt Show & Holiday Boutique

www.HiddenTalentArtStudio.com

Reception: 12:00-4:00pmSaturday, December 8th, 2012

Find unique Holiday Gifts for yourloved ones, such as art, jewelry, scarves, handmade bags, collage art, and much more!!!

(408)221-4736 or (408)315-1835

1375 Blossom Hill Rd Ste.17, SJ 95118

Support local businesses and keep Almaden Valley and San Jose thriving! What a great way to meet your neighbors. Enjoy! Email [email protected] to feature your small business listing with us.

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37 classes a week featuring 13 Yoga styles including Yoga Basics, Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin, Heated Detox, Yoga Tone, Medicine Yoga, Power Yoga, Chair Yoga, AcroYoga, Prenatal, Meditation, and more!6922-C Almaden ExpresswaySan Jose, CA 95120 (next to CVS on Almaden Expressway and Via Valiente)

Almaden YogaOne and Only Yoga Studio in Almaden!

$30 for Unlimited Yoga!

(408) 596-4243www.almadenyoga.com

Willow Glen’s premier chiropractic facility, encompassing sports chiropractic, rehab., spinal decompression therapy, massage, acupunture, physio therapy, Active Release/Graston Technique, & more!

Score Clinic Sports Therapy - nonsurgical, drug free

Dr. Ted H. Omura, (408) 448-8818www.scoreclinic.com

Serving beer, wine, chavelas & margaritas.

Tacos Al Pastor in AlmadenYour Friendly Neighborhood Taqueria

(408) 997-3548In the Safeway Shopping Center

20% OFFPurchase of any

platter with drink!Fri., Sat., Sun. after 3:00PM. Excludes Alcoholic beverages.

Ask us about catering your next event.

Right in your own neighborhood! A terrific hair salon, skin center and an amazing fashion and gift boutique!

SpecialCoupon:20% off First Time Clients For All Services - All the Time!

The Studio by Angifabulous hair • beautiful skin • great looks

(408) 997-81516485 Camden Ave., Almaden Valley

All occasion customized cakes and chocolates, including: • Party favors • Desserts • Candy • More!

Orders by phone or appointment only.

Claudia’s SweetiesBy Claudia F. Durand

(408) 323-4827 / (408) 644-5551 Email: [email protected]

Claudia’s Sweeties

Claudia’s Sweeties

Most Insurances Accepted.

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Our mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. Over 20 years experience. Visit us online: www.InsureSiliconValley.com

Lillian Moore, CPCU, CLU, ChFC

State Farm Agent, License# OB84735

BEST Physical Therapy Kathy Johnson Wesolowski, PT, OCS

(408) 268-86005589 Winfield Blvd., Suite 210

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Dealer quality automotive service at a fraction of the cost. Clean, bright and friendly. Factory trained technicians.

Autobahn Los GatosSpecializing in BMW & Mercedes

(408) 356-5985www.autobahnlosgatos.com

New Customers: Bring this ad for $25 OFF any Service or Repair

Conveniently located on the corner of Los Gatos Blvd. and Roberts Road.

All major credit cards accepted

(408) 268-2225 Almaden(408) 257-2225 Cupertino

B.E.S.T.Physical TherapyBack Education & Sports Therapy

Kathy Johnson, MSPT, OCSBoard Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy

6155 Almaden Expressway #150 San Jose, CA 95120Phone (408) 268-2225 Fax (408) 268-5425

www.bes

B.E.S.T.Physical TherapyBack Education & Sports TherapyP h y s i c a l T h e r a p y, I n c.

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BEST Physical Therapy in Almaden & Cupertino offers hands-on, individualized rehabilitation and preventative classes for adults & children. Kathy has 25 years of experience specializing in post-surgical, spine care, & return to sport training.Support local businesses and keep Almaden Valley and San Jose thriving! What a great way to meet your neighbors. Enjoy!

Email [email protected] to feature your small business listing with us.

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All occasion customized cakes and chocolates, including: • Party favors

• Desserts

• Candy

• More!

Orders by phone or appointment only.

Claudia’s SweetiesBy Claudia F. Durand

(408) 323-4827 / (408) 644-5551 Email: [email protected]

Claudia’s Sweeties

Claudia’s Sweeties

• Complimentary class

• Drop-ins welcome

• Join anytime

• Flexible payment options

Featuring:Bollywood, Bhangra,

Hip-Hop, Jhoomba,

Toning, Flexibility, and Yoga

Almaden’s Dance WellnessBe Well through Fun and Fitness!

Geeta Venkatesan, Founder(408) 323-8874, geetafitdance.com

ACE-Certified Group Fitness Instructor

29 classes a week featuring 12 Yoga

styles including Chair Yoga, Prenatal Yoga,

Medicine Yoga, Meditation, Yoga Basics,

Yin Yoga, Yoga Tone, Heated Detox,

Acro Yoga and more!

6922-C Almaden ExpresswaySan Jose, CA 95120 (next to CVS on Almaden Expressway and Via Valiente)

Almaden YogaOne and Only Yoga Studio in Almaden!

$30 for Unlimited Yoga!

(408) 596-4243www.almadenyoga.com

Top 12% in Production in the Santa

Clara County. Whether you are selling or

buying, your needs will be attended to

professionally and successfully.

Linda SalahAlmaden Valley Realtor

(408) 234-2952www.LindaSalah.com

5985 Almaden Expressway / DRE # 01757363

Call Carol today for a free market analysis

on your property, or visit her website for

more information about Carol and her

real estate services. It’s your home and

your investment, make a great choice by

choosing a hard working effective realtor,

and Almaden resident, Carol Montgomery.

Email: [email protected]

Carol MontgomeryAlain Pinel Realtors

Phone: (408) 209-7809www.cmontgomeryrealestate.com

Full Bar, Fine Wines & Outdoor Patio Space

Aldo’s Ristorante & BarFeaturing Gourmet Italian Cuisine

(408) 374-1808www.aldos-ristorante.com

Featuring gourmet cuisine with

the ambiance of Little Italy. Full bar,

fine wines and an outdoor patio.

Lunch: Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2:30pm

Dinner: Mon-Thurs, 5pm-9pm

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• 95120 Special – Free Consultation + first 2 sessions for $50 with signup!• Locally owned Almaden Franchise – helped over 150 families• Hand picked tutors for each student (over 30 qualified, expert tutors)• All ages, subjects and grades• Emphasis on customized service

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May 25The Great Gatsby Party Los Gatos Lodge, Benefitting the YMCA (on Santa Teresa) and Silicon Valley Cares:Tickets: (408) 839-6071, www.svngroup.net

June 22Case Design/Remodeling Remodeling Kitchen Seminar10am -12pm. University Electric Home Appliance Center. Learn preparation, design examples, budgeting, and new design trends. Register: (408) 323-5300, www.casesanjose.com

July 18ParTee Classic10:30am registration, Shotgun start 12:30pm. Cinnabar Hills. Benefits Cancer CAREpointTickets www.SiliconValleyCares.org

September 15Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival All proceeds are donated to non-profits & local schools in addition to supporting merit based scholarship programs for local students.www.almadenwine.org

(Mayor ChuckReed, D10 Councilmember Johnny Khamis, Rachel Hackett, Glee Huenergardt, Beth Zaelit, Bonnie Piche, Gretchen Coelho, Lorie Rizzo, Ginny D’Angelo)

April 23rd, the SJ City Council presented Assistance League of San Jose with a commendation for its outstanding volunteer work in the community. With programs that help those that are under served in the San Jose community, ALSJ has for 30 years achieved remarkable results in improving the lives of those in need through innovative and targeted philanthropic programs.

For more information on ALSJ contact: [email protected]

To list your Save the Date here, post at www.95120lifestyle.com

www.burrellschool.com | (408) 353-6290Our tasting room is open Thursday thru Sunday, 11am to 5pmYou’re Invited!

24060 Summit Road, take Highway 17 to Summit Road and go 3.5 miles east/south. Look for the big red Schoolhouse on the hill beyond the white fence.

Shop our Wine SelectionsOnline!

We invite you to visit us and taste as well as experience our rich heritage and award winning wines. The winery is open for your tasting pleasure on Thursday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm. The Tasting Room, located on the site of the original Teacher’s Carriage House, is an intimate area dedicated to showcasing our premium wines.

Burrell School Vineyards & WineryPremium Handcrafted Wines of Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation

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My College Hunt, LLCCollege Admissions Consultants

(408) 832-3415 or (408) 828-6195 www.mycollegehunt.net

Sandy McMaster and Kathy Cronan

We believe in empowering

students to take control of

their college hunt. Our mission is to help your

student navigate all aspects

of the college identification and application

process. Visit our website or call to set up a

complimentary consultation.

JOB WELL DONE!

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Margaret Yost

[email protected] License # 00947936MargaretYost.comfor all Almaden listings

David Yost

[email protected]

DRE License # 01450671DavidYost.com

for all Almaden listings

©2012 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office Is Owned And Operated by NRT LLC. DRE License #01908304. *According to MLS listings.

THE YOST GROUP

Almaden Valley’s #1 AgentColdwell Banker Top 100 Residential Real Estate Agent in Silicon Valley. Nobody has sold more Almaden Valley homes than Margaret and David Yost

There’s no placelike home.That’s why it’s so important to work with real estate professionals who have your best interests at heart. When you work with Margaret & David Yost, you have the peace of mind knowing you have Almaden Valley’s real estate leaders on your side.

“Your neighborhood is our neighborhood too.”