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Lee Lewis was a native of Evanston, Illinois, and graduated from Stanford University in 1938 as a member of Cap and Gown, a women’s honorary society, according to an account of her life by relatives. In 1938, she married Wilson Franklin Harwood, a man she met at Stanford and to whom she was married for 69 years. As a consultant, Mr. Harwood traveled internationally and the couple set up house in 25 different locations over 50 years. They lived for a time in Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Iran, Peru, England, Kuwait, Egypt and both coasts of the United States. Ms. Harwood found many and diverse ways to occupy herself during their travels. While in Kuwait, she was secretary to the Turkish ambassador. While in the Philippines, she founded a band at the American School in Manila. In Tehran, she helped establish an orphanage, and in Peru, she helped establish a mobile health clinic in a railroad car for the wives of railroad workers. When she and her husband settled in Portola Valley in 1965, Ms. Harwood continued her active life. She joined the League of Women Voters, played in the Mid-Peninsula Recorder Orchestra, based in Palo Alto, and was president of the Community Committee for International Students at Stanford and “adopted” foreign students each year. As editor of The Sequoian newsletter in the late 1980s, Ms. Harwood led the transition to desktop publishing of the newsletter. Ms. Harwood is survived by children Margaret “Peg” Harwood Milledge of Palo Alto, Sara Harwood Arnold of Lexington, Massachusetts, and Lewis Harwood of Bethesda, Maryland; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family is asking that donations in Ms. Harwood’s name be made to KQED, the League of Women Voters, or the Tomorrow Fund at The Sequoias.
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Elizabeth Foster DeLong 1960-2014 On April 7th 2014 Elizabeth “Betsy” DeLong passed away peacefully after a year-long battle against brain cancer, surrounded by family at her home in Menlo Park. She is survived by her husband of thirty-one years, Gregory Stephen DeLong, and her three children: William Foster “Will” DeLong, Miles Robert DeLong, and Natalie Elizabeth “Tally” DeLong. She is also remembered by her sister, Martha Peabody “Muffin” Foster, her brother, Timothy Hatherly Foster, her aunt, Josephine Harding Brownback, and six nephews and eight nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth Harding “Beth” Foster and Hatherly “Bud” Foster III. Born on March 24, 1960 in Rochester, New York, Betsy moved to Atherton, California, with her family when she was seven years old. She forged life long friendships at Las Lomitas Elementary School and then at Castilleja School, graduating in 1977. Betsy continued her education at Southern Methodist University in Texas and graduated in 1981, double majoring in psychology and business. She was a loyal sister of SMU’s Kappa Alpha Theta. In a time when the industry was male-dominated, Betsy followed college to become a successful stockbroker back in California, a career spanning 25 years. In this capacity she worked at Smith Barney, Robertson Stephens, and Citibank. In more recent years, she was a constant volunteer at her children’s high school, Sacred Heart Preparatory School in Atherton. Furthering her deep roots in the area, Betsy also worked at Alys Grace in Menlo Park. There she gained tremendous satisfaction from a community that connected her to old and new friends alike. Since childhood Betsy was a member of the Menlo Circus Club in Atherton and spent much time there with friends. Betsy enjoyed spending time outdoors, walking and exercising, and loved the theater and concerts. She was an avid tennis player, and loved to compete whether she was playing a varsity tennis match during high school, or participating in Menlo Circus Club tournaments in later years. Above all, Betsy loved spending time with her family and friends. With her upbeat, infectious personality and incredible sense of humor, those closest to her know she could have been an actress, an avocation she pursued in her youth. Betsy often brought a whole room to laughter with her quick wit, infectious laugh, and her famous, spot-on impressions. Her open, positive nature and desire to help others, earned her the highest admiration. Poised and always elegant, she was gracious to everyone she met. Known lovingly as the “cool Californian” by her east coast relatives, Betsy always took special time to introduce others to new experiences. Betsy was an exceptionally devoted mother and friend. She is remembered as a dedicated companion who, even in her illness, always placed the needs of others above her and gave more than she took. Her composure and decorum never faltered in the face of her imminent passing. Betsy was the light in many people’s lives and lived everyday with courage, determination and honor. A memorial service honoring Betsy will be held at 4:00pm on Friday, April 25 at Saint Raymond Church at 1100 Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park. You may honor Betsy with a contribution to the school and community she loved, Sacred Heart Schools. Please direct gifts to Sacred Heart Schools in support of the Financial Aid Program. Gifts can be made online at https://www2. shschools.org/giveonline or mailed to 150 Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton. PA I D
TOWN OF WOODSIDE 2955 WOODSIDE ROAD WOODSIDE, CA 94062
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR COMMITTEES ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE Meets first Thursday of each month, 5:00 p.m.; appointed for two-year term. The Committee strengthens multigenerational community involvement by initiating, sponsoring and celebrating local art, creativity and cultural activities including, but not limited to, the areas of art, photography, design, music, horticulture, culinary arts, literature, drama and dance. The Committee will create opportunities to educate, inform and engage the community about cultural affairs and will organize and supervise events to showcase local creative talent EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS This committee is newly formed and the meeting day has not yet been determined; appointed for staggered two-year term. The Committee supports the General Plan policies to institute or participate in education related to natural hazards and to support emergency preparedness education. The Emergency Preparedness Committee works with Town staff to develop and maintain appropriate plans and procedures for responding to disasters, including wildfires, earthquakes, floods and other emergencies. The Emergency Preparedness Committee supports the work of the Citizens’ Emergency Response and Preparedness Program (CERPP) to develop a network of volunteers to respond to emergencies at the neighborhood level. The Emergency Preparedness Committee works with staff to recruit, organize, train and maintain a team of volunteers who can assist staffing an Emergency Operations Center when Town staff is partially or wholly unavailable. The Emergency Preparedness Committee works with staff to develop emergency communication facilities and capabilities and to provide residents of the Town with information and training in emergency topics. LIVESTOCK AND EQUESTRIAN HERITAGE COMMITTEE Meets fourth Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m.; appointed for unexpired one-year term. The Committee reviews applications for professional stable permits and forwards recommendations to the Planning Commission. It also reviews applications for exceptions to the private stable regulations and forwards recommendations to the Planning Director. It conducts inspections of stables in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Code. The Committee develops and supports education and information programs which aid the community in sustaining, protecting enhancing and enjoying equestrian activities and facilities. The Committee is also a resource for Town Council, staff and residents on equestrian matters. OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE Meets fourth Thursday of each month, 5:30 p.m.; appointed for two-year term. The Committee advises and assists the Town Council, Planning Commission and staff in implementing the policies and goals of the Open Space and Conservation elements of the General Plan, specifically with respect to acquisition and maintenance of conservation easements and open space preservation. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Meets on call of Chair; appointed for two-year term. The Committee advises the Town Council and staff on issues of community public safety, including police and fire services provided within the Town. RECREATION COMMITTEE Meets first Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; appointed for three-year term and unexpired two-year term. The Committee guides the activities of the community recreation programs. SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Meets fourth Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m.; appointed for two-year term and unexpired one-year term. The Committee advises and assists the Town Council, Planning Commission, and staff on conservation, open space, noise, public services and facilities as pertaining to the elements of the Town’s General Plan. WOODSIDE HISTORY COMMITTEE Meets second Thursday of each month, 10:00 a.m.; appointed for unexpired one-year term. The Committee advises the Town Council and staff regarding actions, policies and plans relating to historic preservation. Committees are volunteer positions and serve in an advisory capacity to the Town Council. Interested residents may request information and applications Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-12 noon and 1-5:00 p.m., from the Town Clerk’s Office at Town Hall, 2955 Woodside Road, or telephone (650) 851-6790, or through the Town’s web site at www.woodsidetown.org. Deadline for applications is Friday, May 2, 2014.
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