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07 NUTRITION
We all should know by now to avoid processed food to the best of our ability. Read the latest on digesting whole, stone-milled grains, rather than avoiding carbs.
12 GETTING TO KNOW YOU
The Tutor Doctor has some tips that every family with a student can gain from. Start the academic year off right.
15 FITNESS
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20 KIDS’ HEALTH
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03 BEAUTY
06 HEALTH
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This Issue
Nina Derksen who studied photography at Leland HS last year provided her second cover photo this issue taking us into the heart of Almaden where most do not travel with a camera, and often exit with poison oak. She captured the serene creek system adorned with lush greens from their constant water source.
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What You Can Look Forward to at The Studio
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he Studio has proven to be one of the top hair salon and skin centers in the South Bay, with customers coming from as far as Los Altos. Top notch, trend-forward, hair designers transform clients to extraordinary coiffs. I personally get my hair styled and facials for my teen and myself at The Studio. Their Skin Care Director, Douglas Preston, is internationally renowned for his work in beauty and skin. He is founder of the famed Preston Wynne in Saratoga. The Studio offers his custom product line. Preston will take the time to develop the right treatment plan for your skin type, including cleansing, anti-aging and anti-acne skin care as well as makeup. If you have not had a facial from Preston, what are you waiting for? The Studio’s Fashion & Style Director is none other than nationally recognized, Beverly Zeiss – Santana Row’s own fashion director. Thanks to Bev’s eye for style, you will find great brands such as Karen Kane, Language, Weston Wear, Lysee, Lindsay Philips, Eva Varro and many other terrific boutique brands not found elsewhere. I am constantly asked, “Where did you get it?” I respond, “The Studio.” Why leave Almaden Valley, with all this fun and convenience right in our backyard? Besides being full of the best fall & winter fashion and accessories, The Studio boutique has many precious and meaningful holiday gift ideas... all at great prices. Check out what I am wearing. I am wearing a distinguished blazer from Luii, made in the US, along with fabulous ‘cigarette’ pants by Fabrizio Gianni and a charming Big Buddha handbag.
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The Studio has an energetic and positive atmosphere, and you will always feel welcome. It is a terrific community-centric business that supports local non-profit organizations & schools with fundraising and fun events. In fact 95120 Magazine is hosting a fantastic evening at the The Studio, so save the date for our Once Upon a Harvest Moon event on September 19th from 6:00 to 9:00pm with special savings, fun surprises and guests, and yummy food & beverages provided by The Studio and Native Grains food line. Come hungry. Join us to help support Almaden Valley-based businesses. —Chrissy Derksen, Editor and Publisher, 95120 Magazine
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95120 Magazine is an Almaden Valley family operated company dedicated to building community and connecting people, businesses, organizations and schools in the Almaden Valley. MISSION STATEMENT 95120 Magazine provides a close-up of the residents, businesses, and history throughout the Almaden Valley. Our positive presentation of the people, schools, organizations and businesses here, details the pride, integrity and passionate spirit of our engaging, diverse community and its charming natural ambience.
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Embracing Fall Fun
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o what is there to celebrate? Professionally I am happy to acknowledge the 95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine’s “5th Anniversary” and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the hundreds of business owners and management who co-market currently or in the past to create this publication (I can vouch for the support they also provide the community), the readership within the 9,300 homes who receive this magazine and support locally, the Post Office for assuring delivery, the talented professionals (such as Charlene Chavez, Lourdes Arvizu, Jim Roberts, Senerchia Hendry and Peter Groot) and volunteers (such as Jessica Morales, Janet Salah, Karen Crocker, Jill Amen, Krystal Woodworth, and so many more) that have gotten involved, worked at our Festival booth or events, and helped with the magazine through the years, and the Heroes and Leaders in our community making improvments one at a time, whether individually or through schools, charities, sports, churches, clubs and other organizations. As my close friends know, I also am celebrating my 4th anniversary as a stage 3 breast cancer survivor. Being surrounded by a fantastic support system is a great factor for survival and I thank my lucky stars to have so many bright personalities in my reach shining on me. My best wishes go out to the other cancer survivors in Almaden because we have quite a handful. In fact, if you are a survivor and would like to participate, we can do a group article, so email me if interested. We have planned a 95120 Night series event for September 19th at The Studio (6:00 - 9:00pm). I will be attending and would look forward to meeting new people if you have not come out to one of our gatherings as of yet. Native Grains founder Rob Ferguson will be present with a special treat. He will be bringing many delicious pizzas, breads and other hand-made products their company produces with healthy grains (read his story on page 7). Food you can feel good about eating. He will have some available for purchase or future ordering as well, if you want to stock up for
Editor Photo by Charlene Chavez of Charlene Chavez Photography taken during “The Studio” photo shoot, (See ad on opposite page, p5) Chrissy’s breezy hair style was created by talented stylist Charlotte Schaetzie @ The Studio by Angi (See ad on previous page, p3) your busy nights where heating up a non-processed meal already prepared is ideal. The Studio owners will be onhand to meet with you and will be providing a generous $10 gift card to all who attend. See 95120 Night ad on page 9. We have a new fitness center hitting the Lucky Shopping Center on Redmond and Meridian. For any Zumba or UJAM enthusiasts, such as myself, this is very exciting news. Dance fitness without having to join a gym or drive more than 5 minutes is a dream come true. I look forward to great things coming from this location. Make sure to enjoy a friendly meal or a glass of wine locally, and take advantage of the savings offered in this issue from Elements Restaurant ($5), Taco Al Pastor (20%), and UNWINED ($10). Lastly, view the Save the Date events for wonderful fun coming your way. Chrissy Derksen Executive Editor & Founder cd@95120Lifestyle.com 95120 MAGAZINE IS ONLINE: issuu.com/95120magazine (408) 691-4919
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Resetting Your Organic Computer Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) is focused around creating a safe atmosphere or space for the client, holding appropriate practitioner boundaries and using a very gentle touch. The practitioner listens deeply to the fluctuations of the cerebrospinal fluid within the craniosacral system. The fluctuation of the cerebrospinal fluid creates a variety of tides within the system. As the practitioner– from a place of stillness– listens to these internal tides, the client’s system begins to access its own inner resources… perhaps a little like finding keys to previously locked doors. The cerebrospinal fluid– as it bathes and protects the brain and spinal cord– carries an intelligence and potency, which becomes mixed with other bodily fluids via the dural membranes. BCST therapists learn to listen deeply to the system, tapping into its inherent intelligence, focusing on the system remembering its original blueprint of health. The therapist encourages the client’s system to access its resources, offering new choices and possibilities for the system at every level. Training includes deep perceptual and centering skills as well as extensive study of the anatomy, physiology, and inherent motion of the craniosacral system. Anecdotal evidence shows BCST may be helpful in addressing such situations as impingement of cranial nerves or spinal nerves, left-right imbalances, head injuries, confusion, feelings of compression or pressure, anxiety, depression, circulatory disorders, organ dysfunctions, learning difficulties, neuro-endocrine problems, TMJ and dental problems, and trauma of all kinds– birth, falls, accidents and other injuries, physical, sexual or emotional abuse, PTSD, loss/ grief, surgery, anesthesia, among others. BCST is also excellent as a preventive therapy because it can facilitate the resolution of imbalances within a patient/ client’s system that s/he may not be consciously aware of. The therapy may surprise you with benefits you hadn’t known were possible,
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including resolution of symptoms that you had no idea were related to the cranial system or to each other. You may feel lighter, with a sense of more spaciousness within yourself. You may notice more ease in relationships or ability to focus. You may stand straighter or breathe more easily and deeply. Pains may decrease and emotional boundaries may be easier to maintain. It is likely you will feel deeply relaxed and centered. Because each person is unique, it is impossible for us to say exactly what benefit you will feel, or how long it will take you to feel it, but the above comments are quite common. An example is Rollin Becker, DO, spoke of a client who presented a specific symptom but got up from the session with a great urge to go home, clean the house and put things in order; none of these impulses were on the original agenda. In retrospect they did seem to relate to the presenting condition. Everyone potentially can benefit, though with some, the improvement may be more dramatic than with others. Because BCST builds health in the brain and nervous system, it is effective in assisting the prevention of chronic conditions, including the problems of aging, stiffness, dryness, memory loss, inflammation, immune imbalances. BCST also addresses injuries, even those that occurred long ago and that we had no idea were still affecting us. —Frances Reckholder, CMT “If you would like to try BCST or Manual Lymphatic Drainage therapy, please call (408) 888-6103 for a free consultation at my studio conveniently located at 2046 Camden Ave., San Jose 95124”
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by Rob Ferguson, Native Grains
Eat Your Way to Health
o you define good health as the absence of illness, or by the risk factors you have? You have Type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, heart disease, and have a BMI that qualifies you as obese (30) or morbidly obese (40). You can still function well, and feel fine. You look around and see plenty of people bigger than you and you wonder, “why me?” You try to work out and eat right, but it’s not working for you. No matter what you do, you can’t shake the old habits that got you into this mess. You feel like a failure, and things get worse. What to do? For most people facing these issues, the problem starts with processed food, or as Michael Pollin writes in his book “Food Rules”, edible food-like substances. Fake food. Food loaded with sugars, fats and refined-to-death grains (have you bought into the gluten-free craze?). It’s time to eat your way to good health. Start by eliminating processed foods from your diet. No enriched flour. No steel-milled grains. No high fructose corn syrup. No preservatives, additives, or ingredients that you can’t pronounce or that you wouldn’t keep in your spice cupboard. No soft drinks (even calorie-free), chips, crackers, bread, pasta, processed meats or foods that your great-grandparents wouldn’t recognize. I know what you’re thinking, “what’s left, that’s all I eat!” Hold on, there’s great news ahead! Let’s start the road to health by eating only whole, stone-milled grains. Stone-milling grains were the only way wheat was milled until the late 1800’s, when steel roller-milled grains came into practice with the industrial revolution. Oops, what a mistake! This process separates the bran, germ and endosperm, and then mills the pieces. The resulting flour is tasty, has a long shelf life and is little more than a good ingredient for paste. Whole wheat is not, unless it’s stone milled. What’s the effect on the body? Since most of the heavy work has been done by the milling process, steel milled grains convert quickly to energy and unless you burn this quickly, they turn to fat. If the body could talk (not the ego) it would yell, “where’s the nutrition?” Steel milled flour is found
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in cakes, cookies, cereal, bread, pasta, crackers and a host of processed foods that appeal to our ego and harm our body in the long run. It’s like smoking; it takes a while before the effects turn to illness or disease. Chemicals, additives, refined sugars, salt, fats and all sorts of stuff is included in processed foods by the food industry to make the food appealing to our ego’s taste buds. It is cheap, long lasting, travels well, and has plenty of calories but little nutrition. Kids love it. Dads love eating it while watching sports. Moms love the convenience and that the family doesn’t complain. This stuff provides jobs and rewards for the food industry and health care providers, but is impacting our society in many ways. The United States is either the most or second most obese nation on earth (Mexico is gaining on us) with over 30% of Americans qualifying as obese. In the 1950’s, the American food budget was around 20% of income, and health care was about 5%. Guess what? These numbers are now flipped. We spend nearly 20% of our money on health care (compared to less that 3% for Japan), and over half is spent on preventable disease. Lifestyle illnesses consume more of our health care costs than anything else. Obesity can lead to Type-2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, sleep apnea and other leading causes of death and morbidity. The food game is rigged. The preponderance of prepared food in bags, boxes and cans is designed to make you not only want it, but inspires many brains to want A LOT OF IT! Why eat vegetables, fruits and real food when there is so much recreational food around, and it’s CHEAP! In the opening paragraph I described someone with the results that the American Western Diet can develop. That was me. I was born in the early 50’s and ate processed foods in large quantities my whole life (I also smoked for over 30 years). I loved baked goods (using white, steel-milled flour), chips, diet drinks and Twinkies, HoHos, Fritos, French bread, French fries, burgers, pizza, fried fish, fried donuts and plenty of preservatives, additives and a lot of stuff I couldn’t pronounce (I still can’t). Continued on page 18
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“Dandia for Expression” Fundraiser TOP- Left: Vruti Desai, Kamlesh Desai, Varsha Desai; Center: Juhi Patel, Minati Desai & MV Raas performers show garba dance steps. Right: Tiffany Yip, Byron Chou, Sonia Dubey, Aneesh Patel (volunteers) BOTTOM- Left: Vruti Desai, Kinnera Maturi, Sridevi Sheth (volunteers) Bottom Right: John Muir Staff
Expression- Increasing Communication Skills for Students with Autism
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ruti Desai, a recent Leland High School graduate, who is now attending the University of California, Berkeley shared her experience with a summer program that impressed us. We all know high school students are required to obtain volunteer hours. It is nice to hear about this making a difference in a young life. Vruti volunteered at a summer school class for students with autism, and it built awareness in her that she acted upon. She created her a program (which she named Expression) for younger students with autism and visited them consistently between her senior classes. By Vruti Desai, I realized many autistic students had great difficulty communicating their emotions. Due to the decreased amount of one-on-one support, they were offered less activities and electives. I saw that this was a very large issue, so I designed a program to help and named it “Expression.” I attended different schools between my 4th and 6th period, to teach these autistic kids some life-long skills to help them improve their communication, creativity and confidence. Every Monday I visited Graystone Elementary to work with autistic students from kindergarten to 2nd grade, and every Thursday I attended John Muir to work with autistic students from 6th grade to 8th grade. Every week we tried a new activity (from science experiments, art and crafts, obstacle courses, music, and even speech and debate) and developed a new skill. After spending a few weeks using my patient disposition to answer an immeasurable torrent of questions, I realized their loquacious nature and eagerness for answers illuminated their desire to learn. I treasured their curiosity and empowered it with my own enthusiasm to design the 08 | 95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine
activities accordingly. Nothing made me happier than seeing a smile across their faces. Whether it was painting a picture, singing a song, or dancing around the room, I found myself being drawn into this world of everlasting curiosity, simplicity, and innocence. Although many were very talkative, I noticed a few of the students at John Muir had difficulty communicating their emotions. Sometimes the teachers and students would get frustrated, due to the lack of understanding what the student wanted or why they were behaving a certain way. After some research, I found out that there are iPad applications such as “proloquo2go” which allow them to communicate their thoughts without speaking. In order to raise money for these applications, I asked countless volunteers to help me plan and execute the fundraiser “Dandia for Expression”, which was held on April 26th at John Muir Middle School. Over 100 people came to the event, and we raised about $1,000. “Expression” is now being considered for my Girl Scout Gold Award. I have also realized the joy from giving back to society. I am now an active volunteer for National Honors Society, California Scholarship Federation, I restarted teaching the flute to the elementary school kids at my alma mater and I continue to volunteer with students with autism. I am all the more determined to find time in college and as I move forward in life to support the less fortunate kids in this world and to be able to make a difference. I have learned how to champion and rally others to support a cause, to carry out an idea no matter how small or difficult it may seem, and to overcome obstacles. All the students I work with have really taught me to dream big, never give up, and to approach every hurdle in life with a smile. For more info. about the program, email vruti.desai@gmail.com.
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Brother, Can You Spare a Constitutional Amendment? It seems like just about every intersection has someone out there with a sign asking for help. Whether it’s a request for food, a job or beer money, they all have a hand out for a handout. Some people feel sorry for these money-seekers and will roll down their windows and give a few dollars. Others sit in their cars wondering why the local police don’t crack down on these pan-handlers and free the corners from these intrusive solicitations. If you are in the second group, you had better get used to seeing your corners populated by citizens with cardboard signs. The courts have held that begging is a type of free speech, and thus, protected by the First Amendment. While the Supreme Court has not weighed in on this matter specifically as it relates to individuals soliciting funds and how that solicitation intersects with free speech, the Courts of Appeal in the Second, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eleventh circuits have all ruled that begging is a form of solicitation protected by the First Amendment. For the record, the United States Supreme Court has repeatedly held that the First Amendment protects charitable solicitation performed by organizations – these Courts see begging as an extension of that. For example, the Seventh Circuit, in reviewing a challenge to an anti-panhandling statute, stated that, just like the organized charities, the panhandlers’ messages cannot always be easily separated from their need for money. The Court went on to say that while some communities might wish for all solicitors, beggars and advocates of various causes be vanished from the streets, the First Amendment guarantees their right to be there, deliver their pitch and ask for support. In the most recent Michigan case, a lawsuit was filed by the ACLU on behalf of two Grand Rapids residents who were repeatedly arrested or ticketed by police for violating the state’s blanket ban on begging in public. James Speet receives food stamps, and also collects bottles, cans and scrap metal to survive. Speet has often sought and found odd jobs by holding up a sign in public that read “Need Job, God Bless.” Speet, who was prosecuted multiple times under the now unconstitutional state law, was arrested in July 2011 for holding up the sign in Grand Rapids. “I see people holding up signs throughout the city advertising restaurants or protesting and they didn’t get arrested or ticketed,” said Speet. “I don’t understand why my sign was any different just because I’m homeless and looking for a job.” The Michigan court agreed, and held that “begging, or the soliciting of alms, is a form of solicitation that the First Amendment protects.” Instead of stating a person is engaging in disorderly conduct simply for begging in a public place, the Courts have suggested that cities would be better served by a more narrow statute that, instead of directly prohibiting begging, is more targeted to a specific objectionable conduct such as fraud. Love it or hate it, you should get used to it. As the saying goes, free speech is only free speech if all speech is protected, not just the kind you personally agree with. 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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10 Ways to Start this School Year Off on the Right Foot!
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ummer is already over and the kids are back in school. A new school year always brings new challenges. Maybe a new school, different teachers, new and old friends, playground and classroom challenges, these are all a part of the new year’s ‘settling in’ phase. Maybe last year was a bad year for your child. Maybe he or she struggled with some of the learning material or didn’t have a great relationship with his or her teacher. Perhaps he or she stopped liking school and was increasingly too “sick” to attend school. Let’s try and make this upcoming year your child’s best year ever!
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If you can’t say anything nice, keep it to yourself Be positive about school when discussing it with or in front of your child. Never underestimate your influence. There will always be things about the school, teacher or class that may make you unhappy. However, remember that your child follows your lead. A positive “front” from you can make all the difference in your child’s attitude and how she chooses to approach school.
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Caught doing good Reinforce good student attitudes and behaviors by recognizing your child with a positive comment or praise immediately. This type of positive reinforcement is a great reward system that can set academic success in motion for the year.
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Routine Set a schedule for homework, reading, playtime, and extracurricular activities. Abiding by this schedule as closely as possible will help children structure their days and help them feel as if they have more control over their time. By allotting time for not just work, but play as well, you’re also teaching your children the value of balance in their lives.
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Develop good study habits Ensure that during the schedule homework time, your child has a quiet space to work and the time is free from interruptions.
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Organization Help your child keep her school items organized. Ensure backpack, agenda book and school binder are adapted to her organizational level and abilities. Together, going through the backpack daily will teach beneficial habits and keep you informed - every parent has found important notices crumpled in the bottom and covered in unidentifiable lunch remnants! As well, teach your child how to organize her binder with labeled dividers. Just buying the binder isn’t enough; some guidance and structure from you can go a long way. Developing organizational habits can significantly reduce anxiety over lost assignments and missing items. It will also save both of you from those dreaded “all-nighters” devoted to huge projects you were just made aware of on the evening of the due date. 12 | 95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine
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Calendar Keep a large wall calendar with all important school dates, birthdays, extracurricular activities, etc. Your whole family will appreciate knowing at a mere glance what the day, week, or month is going to entail and plan accordingly.
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Keep on top of things The reality is that teachers begin each year with the understanding that children have already grasped concepts in previous years and are at a certain academic level. However, your child may have missed some concepts in previous years which may lead to struggles this year. Don’t spend the year waiting and hoping that your child will eventually “get it”. Your child’s confidence and self-esteem will deteriorate, and a positive perception of school can be damaged. Take action immediately to find a way to help your child. Spend extra time helping with homework and visit the teacher to get additional suggestions. If the struggle persists, consider getting additional assistance from a professional.
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Read EVERY night Incorporate a minimum of 20 minutes reading time every single night. Establish a family reading time whereby everyone has time to read. You’re modeling good reading habits and your children appreciate the quiet time. Reading and writing abilities aren’t just for language arts. Every subject requires reading comprehension and writing proficiency. These skills affect all aspects of learning, especially as your child matures and more is expected in every subject level. Many children do poorly in all subjects, not because they don’t understand them, but because the reading and writing expectations are beyond their capabilities.
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Journaling Encouraging your child to keep a daily journal will establish a regular writing routine, while also helping your child use the journal as a release for anxiety. We tend to discount the degree of children’s fears and concerns, but the reality is that with our increasingly busy schedules and high expectations, children’s anxiety issues are on the rise. Establishing a time for your child to write daily in his journal will give him the space to release his angst in a safe place. You’d be surprised how much he’ll begin to look forward to his journal time once you’ve made this a part of his everyday schedule. Hopefully these tips will contribute to a positive school year and continue to encourage your child’s perception that learning is a fun lifelong experience. Remember, school is their “job”, but you’re the superintendent. You still need to supervise and offer support when needed. Without your help, it will be hard for them to climb the ladder of success. About Tutor Doctor of San Jose Tutor Doctor was founded in 2000 as an alternative to the “one-to-many” teaching model most extra-curricular learning centers offer by providing a personalized one-on-one, in-home tutoring service to students. Tutor Doctor of San Jose is a local, Almaden based business and is the #1 ranked, one-on-one, in-home tutoring company. We offer exceptional tutoring for all subjects and grades and customize programs for your child. All tutors are hand selected, based on each student’s personality and learning style. For more information, contact the Tutor Doctor of San Jose Owner at 408-705-2411, email rstene@tutordoctor.com or on the web at www.tutordoctorsanjose.com.
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Native Grains Continued from page 7 I took a year and studied my lifestyle and how I came to my situation. I accepted that my problem was a life-threatening issue and I had no choice but to change. I worked with nutritionists, psychologists and personal trainers. I threw out processed foods and prepared myself mentally for a healthy lifestyle. I adopted a healthy diet, based upon the Mediterranean Diet, and began eating whole foods, stone-milled grains, fruits, vegetables, lean poultry and fish, dairy and water for hydration. It took 8 months, and I lowered my fat from over 40% body fat to under 12%. I eliminated all of my lifestyle diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and sleep apnea. I went from high weight of over 300 pounds to a strong, lean 175 pounds. It’s been over 6 years, and my life has changed forever. I quit being a consultant and with my son started a food company, Native Grains. I became a certified personal trainer, wrote a book and dedicated my life to educating others. As a Type-2 Diabetic heart disease patient in remission, I have added over 25 years to my life expectancy, with a quality of life that I never imagined possible. You can eat your way to great health, I know! I haven’t been hungry or full or thirsty since I adopted this easy lifestyle. You can too! If you’d like more info. or to talk, please email me at rob@nativegrains.co.
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Picture of Kelly Dippel (SVC Founder) and Katherine Noller-Fernandez (Event Chair) Below is photo of attendees from last year’s SVC Broomstick Ball.
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BEST Physical B.E.S.T. Therapy in Almaden Back Education & Sports Therapy Physical Back & Therapy P h yEducation s i c a l TTherapy h eSports r a p y, I n c. Physical Therapy & Cupertino offers Kathy Johnson, MSPT, OCS hands-on, individualized rehabilitation and Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy 6155 for Almaden Expressway San Jose, CA 95120 preventative classes adults & #150 children. Phone (408) 268-2225 Fax (408) 268-5425 www.bes Kathy has 25 years of experience specializing in post-surgical, spine care, to &meet your neighbors. Enjoy! return to sport training.
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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: 1601 www.InsureSiliconValley.com
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Aldo’s Ristorante & Bar
Cloud 9 Limousine Claudia’s Sweeties
Autobahn Los Gatos
Featuring Gourmet Italian Cuisine
Limousine Transportation Services By Claudia & F. Durand
Specializing in BMW & Mercedes
Full Bar, Fine Wines & Outdoor Patio Space
Voted Bay Area’s Best Last 10 Years!
(408) 374-1808 www.aldos-ristorante.com
(408) 323-4827 999-0999/ (408) 644-5551 (408) www.cloud9limo.com Email: cfarinati@yahoo.com
(408) 356-5985 www.autobahnlosgatos.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 Fri-Sat, 5pm-10pm
All occasion customized cakes and Claudia’s Sweeties chocolates, including: Mention this ad “95120” • SJC-SFO-OAK Airporters: $10 off rate • Party favors • 4hr Charter: Receive 1 Hour Free • Desserts • 6hr Charter: • Candy Receive 2 Hours Free
Dealer quality automotive service at a fraction of the cost. Clean, bright and friendly. Factory trained technicians.
Special Offer!
• More!
Restrictions Apply
Claudia’s Sweeties
14109 Winchester Blvd., Los Gatos, CA
Orders by phone or appointment only.
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
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Almaden’s Dance Wellness
Linda Salah
95120in business Almaden Lifestyle
Support local businesses and keep Almaden Valley and San Jose thriving! What a great way to meet your neighbors. Enjoy!
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Elegant Nails
Almaden Yogurt Factory
Linda L. Speicher CPA
Manicure & Pedicure Services
Delicious Self-serve Yogurt Selections
Value Added Business & Tax Services
Phone: (408) 268-8205 Serving Almaden for over 20 years!
Phone: (408) 268-0132 facebook: AlmadenYogurtFactory
Linda Speicher (408) 841-9291 6472 Camden Ave Ste 205 at Trinidad
Newly remodeled with new equipment. Full nail salon services: manicures, fills/ maintenance, pedicure, & waxing. Try our hot stone pedicure. Competitve pricing in Almaden. Call for your appointment. Mon. - Sat.: 9:30 - 7:00PM 6081 Meridian Ave., San Jose (LUCKY’S Shopping Center)
We have a wide range of flavors with both healthy fruit toppings, and candy toppings for the sweet tooth! Next to Elegant Nails. Check our facebook page for new flavor additions. Open Sun-Thurs. 12:00 - 9:00pm, Fri.-Sat. 12:00 - 9:30pm. 6081 Meridian Ave, Suite #20, San Jose, 95120 (LUCKY’S Shopping Center)
With over 30 years of experience, Linda works with individuals and closely held companies to plan for both the present and the future. Areas of expertise include tax and estate planning, as well as construction, service companies, and retail businesses. Linda has represented her clients successfully in all types of audits.
Wonderful Witchy Women
Uchit, a Benefit Corporation
Malibu Grill
Lunch and Fundraiser
Fair trade, Earth friendly, Social venture
Your Family Oriented Sports Grill
wonderfulwitchywomen@gmail.com www.wonderfulwitchywomen.com
Contact: info@uchit.biz Store: www.uchit.biz/shop
(408) 448-7300 www.malibugrill.com
Join this exciting luncheon OCT. 17th at the SJ Fairmont Hotel from 10:30am - 2:30pm, to benefit Heritage Home, Freedom House and InnVision. You may also donate auction items, become a sponsor or volunteer. Tickets (on sale starting 9/23) are $100pp, $1,000/table, $1,400/premium table.
Uchit is a social venture offering fair trade, eco-friendly products and funding projects aimed at women’s empowerment. We invite you to be a part of this exciting venture and enjoy beautiful hand woven textile products such as scarfs, bags, table linens, and curtains.
Fun for all ages! We serve a full range of healthy and delicious BBQ and grill style food. Come enjoy our ribs, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, pastas, salads, kiddie menu and more. We also have a beer and wine bar with plenty of flat panel TV’s to ensure you can enjoy your favorite sports. We also CATER.
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See these and more events everyday at www.95120lifestyle.com. Post your events free!
September 19 “95120 Nights Series” at The Studio 6:00 - 9:00PM, 6485 Camden Ave. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to shop and socialize with friends and business owners while being pampered and treated to special gifts and opportunities. See page 09. RSVP at The Studio or call (408) 997-8151
October 17 Wonderful Witchy Women w/ a Cause Attend this exciting luncheon at the SJ Fairmont Hotel from 10:30am - 2:30pm, to benefit Heritage Home, Freedom House and InnVision. You may also donate auction items, become a sponsor or volunteer. Tickets to this “always sold out event” are $100pp, $1,000/table, $1,400/premium table. www.almadenwine.org (ad on p25)
September 27 5th Annual Golf Invitational for Leland High School Booster www.lelandhsboosterclub.com See ad on page 21.
October 19 SVC’s 4th Annual Broomstick Ball A fun and exciting costume ball with fantastic food, silent auction, casino, dancing and entertainment. Begins at 7:00PM to midnight, Dolce-Hayes Mansion (article on p22) Ticket info: www.siliconvalleycares.org
September 28 Case Design/Remodeling Remodeling Kitchen Seminar 10am -12pm. UNIVERSITY ELECTRIC 1500 Martin Ave., Santa Clara. Learn preparation, design examples, budgeting, and new design trends. Register: (408) 323-5300, www.casesanjose.com
October 5 - 26 Children’s Book Drive in support of Make To list your Save the Date here,
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A Difference Day Assistance League of San Jose is sponsoring a Children’s Book Drive in support of Make A Difference Day, a national day of community service celebrated on Oct. 26. New books will be collected Oct. 5 - Oct. 26. See page 18 for local collection sites. October 26 Case Design/Remodeling Remodeling Kitchen & Bath Seminar 10am -12pm. 6155 Almaden Exp., Ste 400. Learn preparation, design examples, budgeting, and new design trends. Register: (408) 323-5300, www.casesanjose.com October 26 ASA Fitness preview Halloween Bash ZUMBA Party class10:30-11:30am, Open House/Reception 11:30-12:30, UJAM Party class 12:30-1:30pm $20 donation to Silicon Valley Cares for one or both classes. Come in costume. The National Charity League - Almaden Blossom Valley Chapter (www.nclbv.org) will also be collecting canned food donations.
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.
SUMMIT RD.
3.5 miles from Hwy 17 & Summit Rd. intersection Look for the white board fence and white arch on the right.
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.
Santa Cruz
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Results, not Rhetoric... Sale Pending
Sale Pending
Sale Pending
6621 Mount Forest Dr 5bd 2.5ba 2217sf 46yr Listed for $1,035,000
6982 Hollow Lake Way 5bd 5ba 4767sf 11yr Listed for $2,235,000 (Represented Seller)
(Represented Seller)
Sale Pending
Sale Pending
(Represented Seller)
(Represented Seller)
Sold
Sold
6210 Calle Bonita 4bd 2.5ba 1974sf 41yr Listed for $898,000, Sold for $950,000 (Represented Seller)
Sale Pending
1238 Wooded Hills Dr 4bd 2.5ba 2896sf 46yr Listed for $1,499,000
6893 Campisi Ct 4bd 2.5ba 2527sf 45yr Listed for $1,158,000
(Represented Seller)
(Represented Seller)
Sale Pending
795 Firewood Ct 4bd 2ba 1797sf 36yr Listed for $959,000
6498 McAbee Road 4bd 2ba 1986sf 32yr Listed for $918,000
Thinking of selling your home in the next couple of months? Nobody has sold more Almaden homes than Margaret and David Yost.
Sale Pending
7099 Royal Ridge Dr 4bd 3ba 4151sf 36yr Listed for $1,900,853
6590 Leyland Park Dr 4bd 2ba 1992sf 29yr Listed for $972,853
(Represented Buyer)
(Represented Buyer)
Sold
Sold
7186 Silver Lode Ln 7074 Elwood Road 4bd 2ba 2058sf 33yr 4bd 3ba 2586sf 29yr Listed for $925,000, Sold for $1,018,000 Listed for $1,348,000, Sold for $1,348,000 (Represented Seller)
(Represented Seller)
6632 Mount Wellington Dr 4bd 2ba 2224sf 44yr Listed for $988,000, Sold for $1,060,000 (Represented Seller)
Almaden’s trusted name since 1987. For the experinece and results you deserve, contact Almaden Valley’s real estate leaders today!
Almaden Valley’s #1 Agent Top 100 Residential Real Estate Agent in Silicon Valley. Nobody has sold more Almaden Valley Homes than Margaret & David Yost
THE YOST GROUP “Your neighborhood is our neighborhood too.”
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