HILLSBOROUGH BEAUTIFICATION FOUNDATION VOL XXII • NUMBER 1 • SPRING 2020 HILLSBOROUGH BEAUTIFICATION FOUNDATION

A Walk Around Our Beautiful Town Spring blooms at Chateau and Provident Island

e have been thinking of you and hope you are well! As you know, Hillsborough WBeautification Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the beauty of our public landscapes and it has been wonderful to see so many neighbors and members of our community walking through our lovely town, taking the opportunity to enjoy the splendor of spring blossoms. While we adjust to this recent pause, we hope you enjoy a walk through some of our favorite HBF projects shown in the photos included in this newsletter.

We missed Celebrating May with you, but members of the Hillsborough Beautification Foundation Board of Trustees continue to meet remotely to plan future projects, organize the preservation of more than 145 completed projects, and determine how we can make a difference in our community.

HBF will continue to plan community-wide events for when we are able to spend time together in person, including our Veterans Day Celebration, Light Up the Town and Celebrate May 2021. HBF has been and will continue to be instrumental in upgrading the beauty and functionality of our Town’s public spaces. The tax-deductible donations received from you, our generous community, go directly to new projects and preserving our completed projects that you enjoy as you walk and bike through town.

Please share a photo of your favorite Hillsborough project as you walk through town and tag it #hillsboroughbeautificationfoundation or #hbf on Instagram.

We are so grateful for your ongoing commitment to HBF. We couldn’t accomplish all that we do without your generous support and the support of our fabulous volunteers! We will continue to care for our community with your help. Be well!

Enhancing the beauty of our public landscape, encouraging community engagement and civic pride

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PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OF VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD THE YEAR AWARD Each year HBF presents The 2020 recipient of the Professional Volunteer the prestigious HBF of the Year to a person Community Volunteer who has gone far beyond Award is ERIC NYHUS, the contract guidelines or job description AIA, Nyhus Design Group. This award to assist HBF in achieving its goals. The is given to a member of the community 2020 recipient is JERRY WINGES, who has devoted time and energy and AIA, Winges Architects, who has given leadership to a project or goal of HBF. As invaluable assistance to the Projects an HBF Board Member for four years, Committee. He redesigned the District Eric has led the complicated endeavor Office parking area which involved many to help create Eucalyptus Path, a safe pro bono hours and worked with the path for children to walk from the North School District, Town and HBF to insure School triangle to Brookvale Road. He its success. The result is an efficient and has worked tirelessly with local entities, beautiful entrance to the District Office. public and private, and with residents in Jerry also designed the new fence at the area. Significant progress has been Vista Park to separate the children’s play made due to his diplomacy and patience. area from the space used by dogs and When completed, HBF will landscape their owners. HBF is grateful to Jerry for the path which will further enhance the his generous and ongoing dedication to beauty of the area. This will be a welcome improving and enhancing our town. and needed gift to our community. Eric has been indispensable and is a superb example of a community volunteer. 1 How Can You Help? As you enjoy our town at a slower pace and notice anything that needs attention at an HBF site (i.e. irrigation issue, downed branch) please report it to [email protected]. Signs are popping up on our projects in the coming months but in the meantime please visit our interactive map tinyurl.com/HBF interactive map to see a project in your neighborhood!

2 3 Harvest Garden Unfortunately, Harvest Garden has been closed temporarily as a result of the Coronavirus and we are unable to assist Call Primrose, a non-profit organization providing grocery assistance to low income families in San Mateo County, with the much needed and appreciated fresh produce as we have in prior years. As soon as the shelter in place order is lifted, we will follow the guidelines the state requires and start planting for Summer and Fall so we can once again support Call Primrose. Under ordinary circumstances, HBF donates over 1000 pounds of produce from Harvest Garden to Call Primrose each year. Those who are able may wish to make a monetary donation directly to Call Primrose. Any donations should be made directly to Call Primrose either by check or through callprimrose.org.

HBF Gardening Tip As the weather gets warmer, and your lawn is getting cut more frequently, remember to cut your grass “high”. In combination with watering more deeply and less often, you will find the good roots will grow deeper and provide a natural defense against weeds. The longer grass deprives weeds of the sun they need to thrive. Garden centers are now back open. It is a good time to support a local business and get your hands dirty.

2 3 Hillsborough Boulevard, HBF’s first island 22 years ago Hillsborough Beautification Foundation 2019 Donors GIANT Ruth and Jeremy Burton Merrill L. Magowan SEQUOIAS Letetia and James Callinan Dr. and Mrs. William ($5,000 and above) Jim and Amy Conn Margaretten Sam and Ann Ginn Barbara and Jim Curry Mike and Betsy Mc Call Maryellie and Rupert Johnson Sandi and Tony daRoza Shawn Christianson and Mrs. Ronald Lynch Julia and Jim Davidson Philip McLeod Grace and Steven Voorhis Maureen and John Del Santo Joseph and Astrid McVeigh Stacey and Ted Dobos Kellie Meyers TOWERING Sandra Beretta and Ron Fred Middleton REDWOODS Duncanson Janet Morris ($3,000 - $4,999) Carmen and Bill Ericson Hiroyasu and Harumi Nakano Kathleen Egan and Rod Florence Fang Robert and Jan Newman Ferguson Georgeann R. Fannon Libby and Bill O’Leary Marritje and Jamie Greene Nancy and Hal Fick Bruce and Sandra Papenhause Elizabeth and Zachary Hulsey Bobbie and Jamie Gates Anthony and Agatha Precourt Ann N. Lowry and John A. Robert and Bonnie Gerlach Jill and Tom Pulley Perez Ann and Daniel Girard Mrs. Maria Elena Ratinoff Lynda and John Marren Mel and Bonnie Goldman Alan and Georgia Rittenberg Lora and Scott Peterson Mitch Griffin and Susan Virginia and Ross Roberts Longar Martha and Greg Ryan MIGHTY Ken and Kathy Hao Roberta and Karim Salma OAKS Michael and Mary Ann Mr. and Mrs. David Schemel ($1,000 - $2,999) Hasenstab Elizabeth Schenk Anonymous Mr. Marc Haugen and Ms. Jill Michael and Courtney Eric and Donna Abrahamson Goldring Selfridge Jeanne and William Barulich Bob Henderson Mark Sinclair Anthony A. Batarse Jr Hoefer Family Sultan Family Eileen and Ralph Battat Khristine and Gordon Judy Swanson Cathy and Duncan Beardsley Holterman Ernest and Christina Tan Phyllis and Scott Bedford Gerald and Keiko Horkan Stephanie and Eric Tilenius Rita Foegal Bell Lincoln C. Howell and Barbara BeBe and Roger Trinkner Mary Ellen and Tom Benninger J. Bissell-Howell Jennifer and Ted Ullyot Gus and Kay Benz Tracy and Greg Johnson Teri Kil and Trevor Watt Carter and Amy Bick Christopher and Carol Kalb Judy Wilbur Kelly and Mark Bradley Nancy and Dick Koch Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wilbur Jennifer and David Bressie Theodore and Alexia Bebelu and Mike Wishart Curtis and Carolyn Brown Kruttschnitt Ruth J. Wisnom Lindsey and John Bruel Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lawson Diana and Terry Witzel Jill and Rod Burns Heidi and Jay Leupp Charles and Lin Woodruff

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MAPLES ($500 - $999) Robert Schonfeld Suzanne and Peter Boutin Hillsborough Garden Club Marcy and Dave Segre Todd and Jan Bower Anonymous Laura and Nicholas Severino Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bowman Jim and Marianne Arbeed Kate and Kip Sheeline Carole and David Brooks Ann Azama and Randy Lee David Sze and Kathleen Bill Budge Linda and A.J. Batt Donohue Charlie Bullock and Kristen Maggie and Tom Blumberg Richard S. Taylor Sandifer Hillsborough Garden Crafters Sheila and George Tichy Chris and Tina Butler Tom and Terri Boesch Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Toms Huachen and Martha Chen Jim and Julie Borden Ms Carol True and Family June Chen Suzanne E. Bryan Ann and Tim van Oppen Mike and Marie Chuang Carol and David Buoncristiani Linda Vaughn Dan Clarke and Maureen Alex and Pete Caban Ed and Kris Willig Laney Ms. Susan Campbell Claire and Bill Wolfenden Elaine and George Cohen Bob and Kathy Ceremsak Wei Zhao Family Susan and Bob Comartin Jim and Joelle Conn Beverley and Stephen Conrad Kellie and Aaron Custino STONEPINES ($100 - $499) Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corey Brian and Jennifer Desler Anonymous Valerie and Andy Corradini Megan and Richard Dioli Glaucoma Center of Patrick and Trina Coyne Stefanie and Kevin Egan San Francisco CJ and Carolyn Daley Joanne and Jon Goldstein Sarah Small Landscape Dr. and Mrs. Richard G. Dedo Dean Hafeman and Evelyn Architect Raffi Deirmendjian and Bahrig Mc Gown Chick and Laurie Adams Mikaelian Kimberly and Peter Hooker Craig and Zabrina Adas Sue and Kevin Delehanty Lisa and Andrew Kearns Lisa Avallone and Michael Dr. Jeffrey and Smornrat Nicole and Robert Keller Aguiar Demanes Tom and Lynn Kiley Adam Ahlbach and Eric Haist Susanne and Jim Dern Joan Shuman Lyche Susan and Brett Alcala Anthony and Karla Di Luzio Tom and Cathy Maloney William and Alberta Aldinger David and Helen Dichek Jenny McCall Haitham and Linda Ballout Gerald and Sylvia Dowd Amy and Rob Mc Hugh F. Barnes John and Claudia Elfving Sally and Jim Meakin Dave and Ann Barry David Escarzega Sascha and Michelle Mornell Pauline M. Bauer Valli and Mandy Farman- Eric and Kristi Nyhus Betsy and Randy Baum Farmaian Betsy and Bill Pace Pauline and John Beare Dr. and Mrs. J.R. Joseph Richard Paterson Beressi Family Ficarra Frank and Sandy Peale Jan and Dennis Berkowitz Richard and Rosemary Finn Jane and Mike Pharr Jeff and Miyo Better Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fiore Hope and Stephen Pilch Mr. and Mrs. William P. Rob and Susan Fisher Dennis and Angela Polk Bieber Renee and Thomas Fitzpatrick Margi and Tom Power Tom Blake and Jackie Stahl Patricia and Todd Foster Gerald and Jenny Risk Candyce Blanchard Daniel and Melinda Friedeberg Nancy Russell Louise and Paolo Bonomo Carolyn and Tom Friel Kelly and J.P. Scandalios Norm Book Kevin and Mary Garrison Al and Joy Ghamgosar Ruth and James Glick Carol Karp and Victor Glushko Leslie and Jay Goldstein Daffodil Legacy Society Carl Goldstone Leaving a legacy gift is like putting the final touches on the Louise Gray Keith Gray and Jordan Koppl portrait of your life – by honoring what is close to your heart. Ann and Jason Green The simplest way is to create a bequest through your will. Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Griffith HBF has established the Daffodil Legacy Society to honor Janelle and Michael Grimes Sher Amos-Grosser and Adam those who include HBF in their estate plans. Please visit Grosser our website for additional details. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Guido www.HillsboroughBeautificationFoundation.org Nancy Haber

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Dale and Janet Hahn Larry and Susan Raffo Wells and Henry Hamilton Mark and Leslie Ragsdale Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Jane Donahue and Drago Hampton Rajkovic Norma Harris / Esther Harris Dr. and Mrs. Chip Ramsay Betsy and Stephen Hawley John S. and Judith Renard Hollingsworth Family Marci and Jim Riley Dave and Marleen Hood Shelley Rintala Tracy and Christian Huebner Holly and Mark Rockwood Susan B. Huetteman Jill and Ken Roost Marshall and Becka Hydorn Carol and Jerry Rosenblatt Jane and David Jackson The Roslanskys Allison and Brian Jacobs Alvin L. Royse Michaele M. James Melodie and Ben Rubin Elizabeth Jenson New Place Island Sarah and Kyle Ryland Harini Krishnan Gwendy and Anthony Louise Karr Jon and Kelly Mc Govern Scampavia Tom and Kendra Kasten Sheila Burns Mc Williams Elliot and Jennifer Schaffer Robert Kearn and Keith Mc Williams Jean and David Scheible Phil and Sharon Kearns John and Shealagh Meehan Harvey Schmit Richard and Lisa Kelaita Greg and Sue Mendell Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Schulz Sandi and Dennis Kelly John and Jan Mendez Florette Schwartz Dr. and Mrs. Tony Kir Alisa Menell Ann F. Scott Mary and Matt Kircher Sue and Ken Merrill Robert and Jane Scribner Eva and Richard Klein Roger and Martha Mertz Bessie and Billy Seybold Mr. and Mrs. Todd Kovacevich Keara and Ross Meyercord Marshall Shambarger Jeff and Christine Krolik Mr. and Mrs. Terry Michaud Esther and Barry Sherman Barbara and Richard Lisa and John Miller Claudia Smay Kuersteiner Pat and Paul Miller Bruce and Gayle Snyder Tirzah Lassahn Gregory and Sharon Miller Frank and Judy Solinsky Denise Laugesen Mr. and Mrs. Steve R. Miranda Hilary and John Somorjai Tom and Liza Layman Barbara Montagnoli Hilary and A. Thomas Spencer Mr. and Mrs. R. Lazarus Katharine Moore Barbara Spielberg Chuck and Betsy Lebo Victoria E. Moore DDS Michele Freed and Gary Lawrence D. Lenhart Alli and Sherrick Murdoff Sprague Chemi and Joe Lo Linh and Duane Musfelt Stephen and Susy Star Julia Lobel Manisse and Minton Newell Dr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Stoney John D. Lockton Sandi and Paul Nichols Thomas Stucker Erica and Bill Long Robin S. O’Connell Lisa and Ron Sturzenegger Vicky and Todd Lowdon Annie Oliva Paul and Vesna Swartz Sarena Lubarsky Sandy S. Onderdonk Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Sydorak Rhonda R. Luongo Lea and Allen Orwitz Ms. Nancy L. Tateosian Anne and Matt Lynde Toni Passalacqua Bones Tom and Stella Thompson Michael Mac Donald Helen E. Pearse Dennis and Lorraine Tom Jim and Janet Mac Gregor Jeffrey Pfeffer and Kathleen Mary Towers Angus and Virginia Mac Lean Fowler Richard W. Traxler Kevin and Mairin Macaluso Matt and Christina Pietro Christina and Doug Tudor Danette Magilligan Marjorie Pilz Michael and Geraldine Tun Nancy and Alex Malaspina Dr. Norman Plotkin Zan Ann and Ron Malouf Drs. Sharon Safrin and Daniel Phyllis Turpen Jeanne and Peter Mandell Polite Edwina and Martin Tynan Corinne and Larry Marcus Christopher and Catherine Eugene and Susan Vlahos Susan and David Mawdsley Polizzi Robert and Angela Wadell Tim and Kirsten Mc Carthy Pam and Alan Pontius Gilbert Wai Richard and Corinne Lily and Gerald Preiner Ginny and George Wailes Mc Donald Mike Quackenbush and Teresa Judy and Bob Waterman Dan and Nancy Mc Farland Briggs Drs. Pamela and Peter Webb Mary L. and John R. Mc Gee Gary and Arline Radine Norm and Joyce Weil

6 7 Hillsborough Beautification Foundation 2019 Donors Peter and Denise Borocz 2019 HARVEST GARDEN BED Clare Brown SPONSORS Jonathan and Roberta Brown Hillsborough Garden Club Echo Chen Hillsborough Garden Crafters Dr. Kungta K. Chow and Chick and Laurie Adams Mrs. Helen T. Chow Jim and Julie Borden Mrs. Catherine Delany Kelly and Mark Bradley Ruth Ann Dunn Mike and Marie Chuang James Felker Barbara and Jim Curry Bonnie Fought and Jon Maureen and John Del Santo Garber Tracy and Christian Huebner Lynn Harman Maryellie and Rupert Johnson Chiltern and Culebra Island Steven Hetts and Gloria Nicole and Robert Keller Hwang Tim and Kirsten Mc Carthy Sibylle Whittam Stephen and Cathy Imbler Katharine Moore Wilson Family Jim and Diane Klein Annie Oliva P. Wilson Anne Longworth Dennis and Angela Polk John and Carol Wilson Daniel and Karen Masterson Mark Sinclair Gale Winningham Marilyn and Charles Meier Ruth J. Wisnom Mr. and Mrs. William Wynn Jay and Alexandra Narayan Jennifer and Ted Yamagishi H. Andrea Neves Sheila Brutoco Young Michael Rocha and Christina Julius Young and Barbara Ching Soong Colleen and Phil Saglimbeni We1 thank you, our generous donors, Rasmi Naser Zeidan and Alfred C. Schmidt for your continued support. Bahjeh A. Zeidan Donna and Ralph Seligman We have made every effort to list each Judy and Robert Silverman name correctly and we apologize for any SEEDLINGS (up to $100) & Family errors or omissions. Anonymous Peter Stansky Mr. and Mrs. Griffith H. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Y. Wang Please send corrections to: typing2@ Adams Gayle Youlden pacbell.net or 650-829-5159

Hillsborough Beautification Foundation 2020 Donors through March 31, 2020 MIGHTY MAPLES ($500 - $999) Josh Cooperman and Patricia OAKS Jennifer and David Dailey ($1,000 - $2,999) Bressie Sheila and Alan Gordon Bill and Cathy Anderson Mei and Herald Chen Anthony and Anne Hannon Annie and Jay Benton Brian and Jennifer Desler Carol Karp and Victor Glushko An Huang Chen Dean Hafeman and Evelyn Tom and Liza Layman Barbara and Jim Curry Mc Gown Mr. and Mrs. Kwan M. Lee Hilary and Mark Harriet and Howard Vicky and Todd Lowdon Desrosiers Love Angus and Virginia MacLean Stefanie and Kevin Egan Lindsay and Alex Ramsay Laurie and Laurence May Patrick and Barb Fallon Richard S. Taylor Keara and Ross Meyercord John and Jill Flynn Deanna and Charlie Claire Sheehan Ann and Daniel Girard Verhoeven Sinclair Family Jeff and Christine Krolik Jim and Fan Moberg STONEPINES ($100 - $499) SEEDLINGS (up to $100) Melissa and Erik Olson Kathy and Brad Baruh Anonymous Martha and Greg Ryan Christina and George Susan and Gordon Bardet Kelly and J.P. Scandalios Berridge Martha Jean Hazelrig Mrs. Mary Alice Scott Rohit and Shalini Bhagat Janet Morris Jennifer and Ted Ullyot Cindy and Bob Chase Larry and Susan Raffo

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