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/#4/"%2 -!2#( Susan Griffiths Jones passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 6, 2010. Susan, one of the “Griffiths Girls” was the second daughter of Ann and John Griffiths, of Palo Alto, CA. Susan attended Crescent Park Elementary, Jordan Middle School and graduated from Palo Alto High School in 1977. After studying at San Diego State, Susan took on a number of entrepreneurial opportunities. She was best known for her legal delivery service, known as “S-cargot.” Susan’s ability to work her way into crowded courtrooms or closed-door attorney’s meetings, to ensure on time deliveries, was legendary. Susan married Rick Jones in 1990, and together they had two wonderful children, Ryan John Robert Jones and Kelley Ann Jones, whom she loved dearly. Susan will always be remembered for her vibrant personality, quick wit and incredible sense of humor. She always saw the lighter side of life and was never afraid to poke a little fun at whatever situation presented itself. No one, including herself, was immune to a “Susan-ism”. From her high school days as The Little Vike team mascot,
to holding court at a family dinner, Susan was always at her best in a social environment. She loved a party, loved to party, and with her infectious laugh, could bring out a smile in everyone she ran across. In fact, she usually had everyone in tears from laughing so hard at one of her “pearls of wisdom” concerning how easy it is to enjoy life. All those who loved her so will miss Susan’s kind, compassionate, always helpful, always inclusive nature. Susan was predeceased by her father, John Richard Griffiths. She is survived by her mother, Ann Griffiths; her husband, Rick Jones; her children, Ryan and Kelley Jones; her sisters, Jennifer Morrissey, Natalie Richardson and Ann Elizabeth “Bizzy” Griffiths; and her dear friends Kevin King, James Davidson, and many, many more. Susan’s philanthropic activities included volunteering her time to help the elderly. Donations on behalf of Susan Griffiths Jones may be made to the Peninsula Volunteers, an organization dedicated to support the welfare of senior members of our community, 800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025. A celebration of Susan’s life will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010. Please email jenmorr@gmail.com or natalierichardson@ sbcglobal.net for information. PA I D
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Farmers market (continued from previous page) the public-health strategy for healthful eating, she said. Bennett said she became involved with the farmers market after attending a San Mateo County Health Department meeting on the topic. “We were devastated,” she said of hearing about the market’s likely closure. Among other possible futures: A market composed more of backyard farmers. In smaller communities where residents have less disposable income, viable markets offer non-certified crops or more local neighborhood growers, according to Sharg, the California Avenue vendor. In San Francisco, where she lives, the Alemany, Fillmore and Civic Center markets offer lowerpriced produce, she said. At the very least, Abrica has hopes that the next generation of East Palo Alto residents, largely including those born in the United States who do not have the agricultural backgrounds of their parents, will support a farmers market.
Buada said that assessment has some basis. In Oakland, where second and third generations born of immigrants are now coming of age, there is a willingness to try other less-familiar foods, she said. The next time around, the farmers market could also get more direct support from city government, Abrica said. The city has been looking into ways to incorporate a healthy-community policy into the city’s strategic plans. A farmers market could play a part. For now, “There are lots of pieces floating around and no one really has the answer,” he said. N Staff Writer Sue Dremann can be e-mailed at sdremann@paweekly. com.
About the cover: Visitors to the grand opening of the East Palo Alto Community Farmers’ Market in 2008 pick and choose from a variety of fresh produce. Photograph by David Cenzer.
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