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95120editor he little tykes dressed as witches, goblins and the latest celebrity will be out haunting the Almaden neighborhoods soon. The adults have plenty of fun and celebration coming around the corner as well. For instance, don’t forget the charity events, such as the Broomstick Ball, ad on page 28 and the Wonderful Witchy Women luncheon in the Save the Date calendar when considering your October haunts. Have fun while helping those much less fortunate. Also listed in the calendar are local fundraisers at Leland High School and an October San Jose Assistance League youth book drive. I would like to welcome our newest advertisers. Linda from Elegant Nails has a special offer for you on page 25 and I can attest they did an adorable job on my nails. We would also like to introduce Residential Window Tinting who included a special savings in their ad on page 28 when you reference their ad, and besides adding privacy even when the curtains are open, their product makes a difference with your PG&E bill as well. Also, Sonia, ad on page 10 has re-launched her house cleaning service, so she has openings in her schedule and she is amazingly meticulous and trustworthy. I highly recommend her if you are searching for someone to keep your home extremely clean, despite the busy life we lead. Her cheery spirit and hard work have made a positive impact on our household. GOT TALENT IN THE FAMILY? Check out Connect Studios (page 6) to refine that talent, and learn how to audition properly to make it work for you and don’t miss the wonderful facial and skincare specials offered by the renowned office of Dr. R. Laurence Berkowitz MD. In loving memory of our dear friend, Lee Anne Montrose Finally, it is with a saddened heart that I say goodbye to my friend Lee Ann who was a loving wife and mother. She fought a courageous battle with Breast Cancer, and helped me understand when I was going through treatment. Her daughter Michelle, who has the most vibrant and amazing personality, put in words exactly how she felt about her wonderful Mother. Well said Michelle and I am sure your Mom is proud. I wish you and your family strength through this time of healing.
Editor’s Photos: The amazing wardrobe and accessories worn in the editor photo are available at The Studio by Angi (ad on page 10) and the makeup and hair was done by The Studio’s specialist Lisa Pardo. The photo was taken at the downtown studio of Charlene Chavez Photography — (408) 859-6267 and see her ad on page 26.
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Workshops:
A Special Thanks!
Thanks to Ricky J, Singer and Songwriter (#2 Billboard Charts) for the inspiring song writing and adaptations taught to our students.
Thanks to Michael Silas, Lady Gaga’s lead dancer, for the innovative dance choreography workshop allowing our students to learn from the best.
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Thanks to Steve Rodriguez (Casting Director) for applying his vast Scene Study and Cold Reading experience and critical knowledge to help our aspiring artists succeed during auditions in his Workshop.
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Connect Studios Connect Studios Series These classes typically run 6 to 8 weeks with instructors who are seasoned in Vocals, Acting, Comedy, Monologues, Scene Study, and Dance. The series lessons are customized to fit the theme of the class. Our goal is to get you motivated, and give you positive feedback in small group settings. You will gain valuable skills and confidence to help your presentation as an aspiring actor, singer, dancer or just great life skills.
Connect Studios Trips Connect Studios puts together one of a kind group trips to Hollywood and Broadway. Trips include set visits/behind the scenes of tapings of popular TV shows, meet and greets with celebrities and off site training workshops with industry professionals in the travel area.
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Connect Studios Workshops Our workshops can be described as one or two day “Boot Camps” for the Arts! They are jam-packed with information, fun, participation and feedback. These workshops range from 2-6 hours with the biggest talents from LA to New York. TV celebrities, casting/film directors, Broadway stars and many more. They have included but are not limited to Commercial Work, Head Shot/Resume Building, Casting, Audition Master Classes, Monologue and Specialized Dance.
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Marilynn Atlas (Film Producer and Personal Manager) Acting Workshop Sunday, Nov. 4th 1pm-4pm n award-winning producer and personal manager, Marilyn R. Atlas is equally at home in the worlds of film, television, and live theater. Among her credits as film producer are “Real Women Have Curves” for HBO, which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, “A Certain Desire,” starring Sam Waterston, and “Echoes,” which won the Gold Award at the Texas International Film Festival. In addition to producing a variety of programming for the cable/pay TV market, Marilyn has served as a production consultant on the film “Call Me.” She was also involved as a producer in the development of the MOW “Nightwalker” and “Playing for Keeps.” Her clients have appeared in shows such as Fringe, Pretty Little Liars, 90210, Revenge, Hart of Dixie, NCIS:LA, True Blood, Dexter, Chuck, Castle, and Criminal Minds. In addition, her clients have worked on feature films such as Holes and Transformers.
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Class Series: Vocal Series: Sundays: 3:30pm-5pm In this six-week vocal workshop, students will bring in songs they would like to perfect both technically and in delivery. From their songs, ranging from pop to rock, jazz to musical theatre, they will participate in each other’s “before and after” vocal process. Monologues: End your procrastination with this 6-week series. Get used to putting your monologues on their feet during class exercises so that, by the time those big auditions roll around, you can breathe easy and be completely In The Moment. Dance: Come dance with Kelly! In this class we will be stressing strong technique throughout. We will begin with a warm-up, move into center work, go through across the floors, and then end with a new combination every week. These combinations will deal with a different emotion each week to work and stretch these young adults to show emotion through movement and facial expression.
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Lee Ann Montrose
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n October 4, 2012 I am upset (to say the least) we lost the amazing Lee Ann Montrose, my beautiful mother. She lived her life with such passion and a vigorous thirst for what life had to give. She took such pride in her glorious and beautiful garden, creative sewing, various carvings, delicious cooking, and especially in her loving family. Everyone she came into contact with recognized and appreciated her pixy-like loving personality. She gave me more than enough love for a lifetime and enough memories to stay with me forever. She was more than just a mother to me, she was my best friend, a sister, a nurse, a shoulder to cry on, and she was my everything. She 08 | 95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine
was capable of having a person look into her and find not only love for her, but she made people genuinely love themselves. Now that is what I call a gift. She had the most loving beautiful blue eyes and soft gentle skin like an angel. Now she is literally my guardian angel watching over me right now. She will be greatly missed. I love you forever and always; may you rest in paradise Lee Ann Montrose.
Love from your daughter, Michelle Montrose
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The Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is a great place to connect with friends and family in the community. It was wonderful to see all the friendly faces and meet more people. There was something for every generation to enjoy. Many of our advertisers participated as well. Owners of The Studio, Burnham Construction and Charlene Chavez Photography are members of the Almaden Valley Women’s Club. Bruce Finch of A Party for Your Palate donated the food for the VIP lounge. Almaden Yoga, Tutor Doctor and 95120 Magazine had booths. A special thanks to Jessica Morales, Nina Derksen and Jill Amen for volunteering to represent 95120 Magazine in our booth, and for the advertisers that came together to prepare giveaway items in the bags before the event, as well as, those who came to meet and greet their customers the day of the Festival. I enjoyed every minute.
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Is “As Is” for You? As the year approaches its end, the real estate market usually slows down. Typically people don’t wish to move during the Thanksgiving-Christmas season. However, 2012 may be different. With interest rates extremely low, home prices climbing and very little home inventory available, people are continuing to shop aggressively into the fall for their next home. I just listed and sold the home pictured above “As-Is” in the Rose Garden area in nine days over asking price. Selling a home “As-Is” gives both the seller and buyer some distinct advantages that can often make a sale happen in a hot market. Negotiating such a sale can be tricky and may not be for you, but we can discuss this tactic should it be appropriate. Give me a call and let’s discuss your situation.
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Local children drawing pictures for the soldiers. Inset photo: Member of the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) preparing a box to send to the soldiers.
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The Little Things Go a Long Way as Almaden Valley MOPS Group Helps Troops
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an preschoolers give back to the community? Yes, they can with the help of their moms! Local mom’s group, MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), found a way to have their kids give back. The MOPS from South Hills Community Church had their young children draw pictures and color thank you cards for men and women in the service. The families collected their Halloween candy to donate through Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude, www.operationgratitude.com, annually sends 100,000 care packages filled with snacks, entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation addressed to U.S. Service Members deployed in hostile regions, to their children left behind and to Wounded Warriors, Veterans and First Responders. Their mission is to lift morale, bring a smile to a service member’s face and express to our Armed Forces the appreciation and support of the American people. Since its inception in 2003, Operation Gratitude volunteers have shipped more than 815,000 packages to American Military members. The candy is used in place of packing peanuts for troops to personally enjoy or to pass out to others they are helping. One of the goals of MOPS is to bring moms together allowing women to build a community. A MOPS group allows mom to meet and build friendships with other moms in her local community. The service project was fun way to have South Hills moms give back to their community. As moms of young kids know it is easy to get caught up in loads of laundry and dishes. We often forget the global community when our days 18 | 95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine
are filled serving our families or in our local elementary schools. We forget how important it is to teach our little ones to think of others and be grateful for those who help secure our freedoms. These moms are showing that even three year olds can help out in a global way and learn about gratitude. Jenny Impellezzeri, mom of three children, ages 2, 4 and 5 said “I want to teach my kids about serving others, but the idea of taking them to the food bank seemed overwhelming. This was easy and fun. My sons love to draw and we don’t need all that Halloween candy anyway. This was something they could do and I’m so glad we could bring some joy to our troops.” Last year the group collected over sixty pounds of candy and close to thirty handwritten notes and many pictures from their children. This year they hope to bring in even more candy and notes! If you want to help South Hills Community church MOPS this year they will be collecting candy after Halloween. Pictures and notes from kids and adults will be especially appreciated by the troops. They are also taking monetary donations to help cover the cost of shipping all that candy. To donate candy or money please contact Jenny at (408) 445-0545. For more information on South Hills Community Church please visit www.southhills.cc. MOPS at South Hills meets on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month at 9:30am to share breakfast, receive encouragement, laugh together and build community. Please join us!
Story by Jenny Impellezzeri
Almaden Soldiers
A1C Ian McMillan Ian is stationed at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. He enlisted in August of 2010 and has been in Alaska since January of 2011. Ian was born in Spokane, Washington. When he was a month old we moved to southern California. We lived there until Ian was 4 then we moved to San Jose. We moved to Vacaville when Ian was 5 and back to San Jose when he was 8 and have lived in San Jose since. Ian went to George Miner Elementary, Bernal Intermediate, and Oak Grove High School. In his junior and senior years he also attended CCOC, where he took classes in welding. At the end of his senior year he participated in the Skills USA program, he received gold in Regionals, gold in State, and was able to go to Kansas City for Nationals. an has been engaged to Ally Finch since December 2010. They intend to get married when Ally is finished with college. Ian enjoys hockey, he’s a big Sharks fan, and football, and he has taken up hunting and fishing in Alaska. Ian’s father, Scott McMillan, served first in the Air Force for three years and then in the Air Guard and then the Air Force Reserve for the next 22 years. We are v ery proud of Ian and his choice to serve our country. — Cheryl McMillan SrA Kristopher Young (Senior Airman) “The day my son left for the United States Air Force, my heart was filled with so much pride and some sadness...for losing my son. But, the man that he has become and the service he has provided to his country has made me a very proud mom of a United States Airman. I am so grateful for those who remember all who serve, who have served and will serve. Continue to keep them all in your prayers and thoughts. Thank you from a grateful Mom.” — Patti Lee Young
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eptember 15th, Burnham Construction in association with Events by Jess hosted the inaugural “Black & White ‘Til Midnight Ball” event benefitting the Northern California Scleroderma Foundation. The lavishly decorated Los Gatos Lodge event included popular desserts, music and dancing. Approximately 200 people attended wearing their best black & white attire! With two photo areas, a dessert room, two fabulous bands, Johnny Neri, F3 and DJ Jordan “there were three rooms of entertainment to choose from” said the hosts of the event and owners of Burnham Construction, Dan and Mia Burnham. The entire Burnham family worked at the event. People danced, ate delicious desserts and laughter was heard throughout the venue as the celebration continued ‘til midnight’. We raised money to give to the Scleroderma Foundation. Dan and Mia Burnham have a neighbor who was recently diagnosed with scleroderma and became advocates of the illness. “We helped our neighbor Jane Johnson with the “Steppin’ out to cure Scleroderma” event which was held at Almaden Lake Park over the summer but we felt that we could do more to raise awareness for the illness”. We worked with Jayme Kornfeld, the President of the Scleroderma Foundation Northern California Chapter, and Jessica Garcia with “Events by Jess” to assist in the event planning. “We feel the event was a huge success and look forward to next year,” added Dan and Mia Burnham. Please visit www.burnham-construction.com to see all the event photos and feel free to contact Mia Burnham at (408) 839-6071 or email mia@burnham-construction.com for more information regarding donations or questions about next year’s event.
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Assistance League of Silicon Valley is holding a Children’s Book Drive the month of October in support of the nationally known MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY event on October 27, 2012. New and gently used books for children in grades K – 8 are being collected throughout our community the entire month of October.
COLLECTION SITES Assistance League of Silicon Valley isDURING holding a Children’s THE MONTH OF OCTOBER Book Drive the month of October in support of the Almaden Valley, San Jose: nationally known MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY Almaden Community Centerevent 6445 on Camden Avenue Bret Harte Middle School 7050 Bret Harte Drive MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY is27, the largest national dayNew of October 2012. and gently used books for Leland High School 6777 Camden Avenue community service. It was started 22 years ago together Benson’s Cleaners 5965 Almaden Expressway with the HandsOn Network, USA WEEKEND children in grades K –and8 are being collected throughout Almaden Country Inn Café 6484 Camden Ave Newman’s Own to take place the fourth Saturday of Starbucks Almaden Safeway Shopping Center October. our community the entire month of October. Campbell:
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ne day, several years ago, I was talking on the phone to a friend when I suddenly asked to excuse myself for a quick moment. When I returned to the phone I explained that my then 18 month old son had been napping longer than usual and I wanted to make sure he was still breathing. She gasped with pleasure exclaiming, “you do that too?” Certainly, I know, as a pediatrician, that 18 month old children don’t just stop breathing, but I still had to check. All of us parents have concerns about our children’s health and safety, some rational and some not. What we need to understand is that what we perceive to be a threat to our children and what the true threats toCOLLECTION their health andSITES safety really are, are not always the same.
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The Olive Bar 232 East Campbell Avenue aware of and pay close attention to in our kids lives. However, data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) paints a different picture of the Assistance League Costume Bank 169 State Street dangers our children are much more likely to face. Linden Tree 265 State Street The CDC data show that the greatest threat to our children of Los Gatos: all ages is far and away “unintentional injury,” including bicycle The Wooden Horse 96 Blossom Hill Road motor vehicle accidents, falls and drowning. Sanand Jose: Of particular significance is that a Avenue, child between theGlenn ages of 1-4 years is Hicklebee’s 1378 Lincoln Willow four times more likely to die or be injured from a motor vehicle accident Saratoga: or drowning thanCenter any other cause. In 95120 whereAllendale there is a cabana club in Saratoga Senior 19655 every neighborhood and a pool in many backyards, the Street danger of a swimming Book-Go-Round 14410 Oak pool is always just a few steps away. And while most people who have kids have some sort SITES of fencing pools, it is often the grandparents or COLLECTION ONaround MAKEtheir A DIFFERENCE DAY other friends, people who do not usually have kids around, where the pool TH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 or hot tub is unfenced or unsecured. For kids between the ages of 10-18 years they are five times more Almaden Community Center 10:00 to 4:00 likely to die6445 in a motor vehicle than any other cause of death. Camden Ave,accident San Jose Certainly, Almaden has had more than its sharetoof5:00 fatal accidents involving Los Altos Costume Bank 11:00 teenagers and 169 the organization Almaden Cares continues to do tremendous State Street, Los Altos work in educating teens andMarket adults about9:00 the dangers West Valley Farmers to 1:00of driving distracted or intoxicated or just too fast. West Valley College, Saratoga Often what scares us is the unknown. But what this information highlights is that it is the familiar things, the things that we see and do and encounter every day that put us and our kids at greatest risk and it is that familiarity that often leads us to let our guard down. So, be sure to remind your kids (and yourself ) to buckle up in the car, wear a helmet when you’re on a bike and watch out for water that is not protected by a fence. And it wouldn’t hurt to eat some fruits and vegetables, too.
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iving in Silicon Valley, just about everyone has heard of stock options, but what are they, why do you get them, and how do they work? A stock option is a right (but not an obligation) to purchase stock of a company at some date in the future. The idea is that you are granted these rights at an initial price (typically, fair market value on the date of grant) that is lower than the share price on the date you exercise the option and sell the shares, i.e. when you cash them in. The money you make is on this spread between the grant price and the current price. Companies view stock options as another form of currency. Instead of paying employees more money, they may grant stock options in order to attract, retain and motivate their team. If the company is successful, such as going public or getting acquired, you can potentially make more money than you could ever make just drawing a paycheck; but, of course, you take the risk of less pay now in hopes of that greater payoff later. Stock options have a number of variables, which are typically spelled out in the company’s stock option plan: • the type of option – most employees receive incentive stock options (“ISOs), but there are also “non-qualified stock options” which are available if the grant does not meet the ISO requirements. ISOs are more favorable from a tax perspective, as no tax is due when you exercise them...only when you sell the shares (but it’s not unusual to exercise and sell on the same day). • the number of shares you are permitted to buy – not much mystery here... the more valuable the employee is to the company, the greater the number of shares. • the grant price – ISOs must be granted at fair market value. Non-qualified stock options can be granted at any price. • the vesting terms – vesting means that your right to buy the shares is earned over time (typically three or four years) or based on a performance milestone. If you leave before you vest, you will lose some or all of your rights granted in the option. • the expiration date – nothing lasts forever! At some point in your option’s life, you’ll need to use it or lose it. Sounds good, so far...so how can this go wrong? If the company doesn’t do well, causing the fair market price of the company to drop below the grant price, the option is “under water” and not worth anything. While the company can always re-price those options, there is no guarantee they will do so. Even if the fair market price ultimately exceeds the grant price, you still need to sell shares to get the money – if the company remains private and is never acquired, the value of the stock is less predictable. It’s also important to note that until you exercise your options, you are not a shareholder, so you have no rights to vote or receive any dividends. If you decide, instead, to exercise the options and hold the shares, you are again making a risk/ reward bet. If you exercise and then hold the stock long enough, you can qualify for capital gains treatment and thus pay less tax when you sell, but if you cannot sell, you’ve paid money for stock that may have limited liquidity and you may never see your money again. Options can be a great opportunity, but you need to know what you own so that you can make the most of them! The above article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client or any other relationship. You should always contact an attorney for legal advice applicable to your particular situation.
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October 18 Laser Rejuvenation Sale AVA, 3pm to 7pm 1/2 off all laser hair removal, vein removal, photo facial, IPL, laser resurfacing. One day only! October 20 Dandiya Raas Night Leland Parent Club Fundraiser— An Enchanting Evening of Ethnic Folk Dance Leland High School, 8pm to 11pm Tickets: $12 advance (Kids under 4 free) $15 at door. For more info: Manju Diwakar (408) 394-5811, email: ptwinsmom@yahoo.com October 20 The Broomstick Ball A costume encouraged evening of dinner, silent auction, casino, dancing and live entertainment benefiting non-profit organizations, 7pm to 11pm. The ‘Haunted” Dolce-Hayes Mansion (408) 226-3200. TICKETS $150 (open tables; no reserved seats). More information at: www.siliconvalleycares.org
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October 27 Children’s Book Drive, Assistance League Need new and gently used books for children in grades K–8 Drop off locations are available the entire month of October: • Almaden Community Center 6445 Camden Avenue • Bret Harte Middle School 7050 Bret Harte Drive • Leland High School 6777 Camden Avenue • Benson’s Cleaners 5965 Almaden Expressway • Almaden Country Inn Café 6484 Camden Ave • Starbucks Almaden Safeway Shopping Center October 29 Wonderful Witchy Luncheon and Fundraiser Fairmont Hotel, 170 South Market St, SJ. Benefitting the Heritage Home, EMQ-FamiliesFirst and StandUp for Kids. www.wonderfulwitchywomen.com
November 5 - 6 18th Annual Historic Homes Tour, Art Museum of Los Gatos 10am to 4pm. Tickets $40. Hosted by The Museums of Los Gatos. This year’s tour features charming older homes that have been updated with an eye to architectural detail to maintain the historic integrity of the town while reflecting modern lifestyles. 4 Tait Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 More info at: www.museumsoflosgatos.org November 29 “95120 Nights” The Studio “Holiday Shopping Extravaganza” Shopping extravaganza just for 95120 Nights. Sip wine and shop with exclusive specials. Receive a $20 gift card with each $100 gift card purchased. Schedule holiday hair and make-up services that night and receive discounts. Raffle prizes of hair and skin services, along with prizes from other Almaden merchants. 6pm to 9pm. Info: (408) 997-8151. 6485 Camden Ave., San Jose 95120
Burrell School Vineyards & Winery Premium Handcrafted Wines of Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation
The outside veranda overlooks the Estate vines with spectacular views of the canyons and ridges of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Shop our Wine Selections Online!
Our tasting room is open Thursday thru Sunday, 11am to 5pm
www.burrellschool.com | (408) 353-6290
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. 30 | 95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine
SUMMIT RD.
3.5 miles from Hwy 17 & Summit Rd. intersection Look for the white board fence and white arch on the right.
Santa Cruz
OLD SAN JOSE RD.
You’re Invited!
San Jose
HWY 17
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.
Financial Leadership
Johnny Khamis
Johnny is endorsed by:
Johnny with Supervisor Mike Wasserman
• Johnny is the only candidate who does not support new sales or income taxes. • Johnny is committed to hiring more police officers and restoring our libraries and community centers to full time hours. • 14 years public service on boards and commissions; human rights leader of the year 2007 • 18 years experience as a financial advisor
Johnny with former Supervisor and Water District Board Member Don Gage
For San Jose’s Future
Paid for by the Committee to Elect Johnny Khamis for City Council District 10 2012 1308 Addiewell Place • San Jose, CA 95120 • FPPC#1343179 • www.johnnykhamis.org • 408.390.5544 See you online @ www.95120Lifestyle.com | 31
Halloween costumes. Pumpkin carving. Trick-or-treaters at your door. Home is where memories begin. When it comes time to buying or selling your home, trust Almaden Valley real estate experts Margaret and David Yost.
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