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Almaden Valley held its own during one of the strongest storms to hit the Bay Area in more than two years.

Many parts of the Almaden Valley were spared from the brunt of the storm, and power stayed on in the area around TJ Martin Park.

Fierce wind did knock down a large tree into the Office Max parking lot on Almaden Expressway and Blossom Hill Road.

On Crimson Drive, resident Rosy Bowring said several wooden fences were taken down by the wind, but her power stayed on.

Other neighbors took the storm in stride.

Bob Boydston, who has lived in the Almaden Valley for 42 years, said the storm rattled some trees and residents, but it was not devastating.

"It doesn't rate as high as others that have whistled through here," he said.

AVAC plans to
keep residents
up on the issues

Members of Almaden Valley Community Association are looking to keep Almaden residents informed and active in 2008.

At a monthly meeting on Dec. 11 , member Bob Boydston said he wanted the community association to speak out and take positions on particular issues throughout the community, including the controversy that has developed between Almaden Valley Youth Soccer League and residents who live near TJ Martin Park.

The organization, run by president Art Boudreault, also plans to invite more guest speakers to address current community concerns and host debates on issues including the soccer fields, emergency preparedness, development plans for Coyote Valley and traffic.