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Olivia on balance beam, with help from instructor Nikolai Iakovlev, at the new gymnastics center.
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Grand opening for gymnastics center Menlo Park is ready to cut the ribbon on its newest community facility. The Arrillaga Family Gymnastics Center will hold a grand opening Friday, May 11. The gymnastics center joins the gymnasium and recreation center, which were also reno-
vated through developer John Arrillaga’s donations. The new $12 million, 22,500-square-foot facility, located at 800 Alma St., offers young gymnasts a place to train and gives residents another place to take exercise classes. The grand opening festivities
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catered by Grupo Union, and a family-friendly carnival capped off the day. This annual May Day celebration relies upon the participation of over 130 parent volunteers, which is a real testament to the community support and spirit of Woodside.
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who has been a leader in the community and on the PTA Board for many years, including as board president. A delicious fiesta lunch,
run from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. After listening to remarks by Mayor Kirsten Keith and City Manager Alex McIntyre, visitors can tour the center, watch demonstrations and join in free family activities.
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TOWN OF ATHERTON COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS RECRUITMENT Join us and Make a Difference The Town of Atherton invites dedicated volunteers to submit an application for the following committees: Arts Committee vacancies Atherton Rail Committee One (1) vacancy Audit Committee 3 vacancies Environmental Programs Committee 9 vacancies
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Kyrina “Nina” Hush Genisman Nina Genisman’s absolute love of all the beauty that surrounded her is her legacy to all of the lives she touched. On April 25 in the presence of her family’s love, Nina moved on to greener pastures. Born on August 4, 1933 in Oakland, California, Nina had a life of passion for children and horses. As a young woman, she competed at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This vibrant passion continued to lead her throughout her life of mentoring, teaching, judging, training and directing riding academies, including the direction of the early developmental stages of Spring Down Equestrian Center. Nina met Robert Genisman in 1950 at a riding academy in New Jersey. They rode in competition against each other ‘with Nina always winning” according to Bob. When Nina’s family returned to Oakland, she worked at St. Francis Riding Academy in San Francisco. Bob joined the Navy and completed his 4-year military service. Destiny stepped back in the picture, when immediately after getting off the ship, Bob found St. Francis and literally ran into Nina. The next loving chapter began when they were married in 1956. Nina is survived by husband Robert
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Genisman; children Elizabeth Huber, David Genisman, Linda and David B e l l e v i l l e ; grandchildren Joshua Converse, Russell Belleville, Erin Belleville, Ryan Huber, Jessie Huber; greatgrandchildren Alexandra Converse, Mercy Converse and Emery Huber; siblings Suzie Mason, William Curley, Judy Ranzer; as well as her loving in-law family. Nina was predeceased in childhood by her sister, Jean Curley. A Celebration of Nina’s Life will be held Sunday, May 20, 2012, 3:00 pm at Spring Down Equestrian Center, 725 Portola Road, Portola Valley, California. For those who wish to honor Nina, the family suggests tax-deductible donations to the therapeutic center DreamPower Horsemanship, 12425 Foothill Ave. #8, San Martin, CA 95046. Donations may also be made online via PayPal at www.dreampowerhorsemanship.com PA I D
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General Plan Committee 2 vacancies Park & Recreation Commission 3 vacancies Planning Commission 2 vacancies Transportation Committee 5 vacancies Applicants must be Atherton residents and registered voters of the Town of Atherton. Applications must be received in the City Clerk’s Office by Friday, June 8, 2012. Council will hold a special meeting (TBD) in late June to discuss appointments. For more information or to obtain an application, contact Theresa DellaSanta, Deputy City Clerk, Town Administrative Offices, 91 Ashfield Road, Atherton, CA 94027, phone (650) 752-0529, e-mail: tdellasanta@ ci.atherton.ca.us. Applications may be downloaded from the Town website, http://www.ci.atherton.ca.us/armm.html May 9, 2012 N TheAlmanacOnline.com N The Almanac N 27