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April 7, 2005
An oasis of serenity
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Almaden Valley Nursery: Family-owned business prospers due to exceptional customer service
By Lorraine Gabbert
Staff Writer
At Almaden Valley Nursery, an oasis of serenity awaits just beyond the garden gate.
Here, melodious wind chimes ring, sweet scents waft on the breeze, and colorful arrays of blossoms abound.
In its homey Cottage Shop, aromatic fragrances of candles and soaps awaken visitors’ senses while visions of flower fairies, lavender and lace dance in their heads. Customers browse contentedly among tables displaying everything from hand-painted olive oil bottles to embroidered pillows, kitchen linens and specialty Read more...
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Eleven-year-old Almaden boy uses theatrical skills to raise $3,700 for tsunami relief
Andy Cook isn’t your typical 11-year-old. Mature beyond his years, he has already appeared in four plays. But perhaps his proudest accomplishment to date is the success of his personal crusade to raise money to aid victims of December’s Southeast Asian tsunami disaster.
“I just saw how devastating the effects of the tsunami were on TV and in the newspaper and I kept thinking what if that had happened to my family?” said Cook. “I’d want people to help me and my family.” So he decided to do something about it. Read more...
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