July 16, 2008 A monthly section for and by kids and families. SECTION 2 A LSO INSIDE C OMMUNITY 25 | C ALENDAR 26 | C LASSIFIEDS 36 Menlo Park Academy of captures national titles tudents from Loshkajian, Chelsea McLaughin, the Menlo Hannah Waleh, Jennifer Wang, Park Acade- Nicloe Wein and Kayla Wong. my of Dance S performed ‘Dance Star’ 43 and Chelsea McLaughlin, 18, of earned the top prize recently Menlo Park won the Future Star at the Encore Performing Arts’ Award at the competition. national finals competition in A dancer with the academy for Las Vegas. 14 years, McLaugh- Thirty-two stu- lin will attend Ford- dents from the acad- By COLIN BECHT ham University and emy performed in Special to The Almanac the Ailey School, solos, duos, trios and the official school groups, demonstrat- of the Alvin Ailey ing dance styles ranging from bal- American Dance Theater. let to jazz and musical theater. She recently won a $10,000 This national competition, “Beach Blanket Babylon” dance which took place June 23-26, scholarship. The Competition Team from the Menlo Park Academy of Dance perform “Mozart,” was the culmination of a year of “She’s very talented and a won- a pointe production that won First Overall and the National Grand Champion title at the hard work for the students, says derful girl,” says Measor. Encore Performing Arts’ National Finals Competition in Las Vegas. Sarah-Jane Measor, co-owner of the academy. “I’m thrilled.” Other top winners One of the Menlo Park dances, Among the other top indi- old, won the Division One Junior classes for more than five hours a Athena Li and Kelly Warren. “Mozart” — a pointe produc- vidual winners from the Menlo Solo competition for her perfor- week, says Measor. Lyrical dance is a fusion of bal- tion featuring 14 dancers — won Park team in Las Vegas was mance from “Raggedy Ann.” She “Haydn Piano Concerto,” a let and jazz techniques, used both First Overall and the National Jennifer Wang, 11, who won also earned the title of Division ballet trio featuring Jessica Fry, to express emotion and interpret Grand Champion title over 609 the Division Two Junior Solo One “Performer of the Year.” Evelyn Vaughan and Kayla Wong the lyrics of music. A other dances, says Measor, who and Division 2 Overall titles in Division One is restricted to won the Division Two Junior choreographed “Mozart.” competition with 325 dancers. dancers who have between one and Duo/Trio competition. ■ INFORMATION The dancers in “Mozart,” all The Junior division includes three years of “We Can Be Kind,” a lyrical between the ages of 11 and 18, were: dancers 12 and under. She won experience and practice in classes small group performance, won the The Menlo Park Academy of Dance, founded in 1947, has its main studio Alice Adelman, Laura Anderson, her title in the solo competition for a maximum of five hours week- Division One Petite Small Group at 1163 El Camino Real in Menlo Kaitlin Bagby, Madeline Bagby, for her performance of a ballet ly. Division Two is for dancers with competition. The dance show- Park. For more information, call 323- Shannon Broderick, Isabelle Cipri- variation of “La Esmeralda.” four to sevens years of experience in cased Hannah Bogomilsky, Ciona 5292 or go to www.mpaod.com. ani, Megan Conn, Maria Jelvis, Ani Isabel Nicholson, only 9 years dance competitions and who attend Bohacek, Emma Dulski, Julia Fry, Oak Knoll students compete in Science Olympiad By Sheri Baer About the author: Sheri Baer was a outing Rambo-style color parent volunteer at Oak Knoll’s Science bands and paint-streaked Olympiad. She lives in Menlo Park. Tcheeks, Oak Knoll’s fourth- and fifth-grade students com- peted head-to-head (and brain- In the school’s music room, Fifth-grader Cayla to-brain) May 30 in the Menlo “tellers” and “builders” tested Stillman, center, and Park elementary school’s second their narrative and listening fellow teammates annual Science Olympiad. skills in the Copy Cat competi- huddle to formulate “It’s important to spark a passion tion. Analyzing a complex K-Nex a plan before their for science early in a child’s school structure enclosed in a box, Alec next competition career,” said Ms. Caryl Brewbaker, Witham methodically described at Oak Knoll a fifth-grade teacher at Oak Knoll the Ferris Wheel-like contraption Elementary School’s and the primary organizer of the to his teammates Cole Thomson Science Olympiad. event. “Although the activities look and Zane Tucker. “Take a red Photo by Veronica Weber/ like fun and games, they really connector. Put it on the 45. Take The Almanac involve complex thinking, team- a grey bar and put it across. Now work and strategy.” do the exact same thing again.” namics challenge put an intel- can be competitive,” Child said. “What is the normal tempera- Recognized by the White Nearby, in the Oak Knoll Multi, lectual on paper airplane “You just compete with your ture of your body in Celsius?” House and the National Science other teams scrambled to design rivalry. Fifth-grader Michael brain.” Hands slapped down on elec- Foundation, Science Olympiad and build the tallest, freestand- Child carefully aimed his sleek- More than 40 Oak Knoll tronic buttons. “37 degrees,” tournaments are academic com- ing straw tower. “We’re making ly-designed glider into a hula parents volunteered to help proclaimed the student quickest petitions dedicated to improving a triangle, and then a triangle on hoop mounted on a chair 12 make the event run smoothly to the buzzer. Strichartz nodded the quality of science education. top of that and then working our meters away, knowing points in roles ranging from challenge with approval, “That’s right.” Adapted from a sample program, way up,” said fifth-grader Emily would be awarded for accuracy leaders to score keepers. In the Outside on the playground, Oak Knoll’s Olympiad consisted Riley, armed with masking tape, and deducted for misses. Brain Time competition, par- fourth-grade student Maddie of a series of individual, small straight pins and paper clips. “I’ve learned that you can ent Leah Strichartz questioned team and classroom events. Across the room, the Aerody- make science really fun and it with Jeopardy-like seriousness, See OLYMPIAD, page 23

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22 ■ The Almanac ■ July 16, 2008 FAMILY ALMANAC What’s all this I hear about Riekes Center?

By Miles McMullin skills, self-reliance and self-es- Gary Riekes, founder or years, I have heard of teem. Its programs have affected of the Riekes Center, the Riekes Center in North the lives of thousands of students left, with student Fair Oaks as a great place from more than 80 Bay Area Aaron Alvarez receiving F instruction in kickboxing to get in physical shape. Kids and schools, both public and private, with assistance from others who go there end since its founding. instructor Justin Shetler up as Riekes’ advocates. “It is a place for every- at the Riekes Center for So I decided to talk to one,” says Mr. Riekes, Human Enhancement the founder of the center, whether the student is in North Fair Oaks. Gary Riekes, who is leg- rich or poor, talented or In back, Tim Benton, endary among many kids challenged. another Riekes student, in this area. I was amazed to learn watches the action. “The Riekes Center has how the center has changed been a kind of ‘Fountain many lives. It helps reluc- of Youth’ for me,” says Mr. tant students flourish by fit, learn information designed ing, I wondered what was next. gy,” Mr. Riekes says. “This Riekes. “I am constantly becoming more secure to provide lifetime wellness, and “Our vision is to have a state- would allow us to ‘train the learning and being chal- athletes or to find a pas- learn leadership and life skills.” of-the-art ... staff training center trainers’ and impact the greatest lenged. I get to be involved sion in the arts, such as Students receive an individual for our mentoring methodolo- number of students.” A with all of the areas of photography and music. evaluation based on their goals, passion in my life in terms For the already impressive and peer mentoring to help of athletic fitness, creative athletes, it provides facili- them achieve the goals. arts and nature awareness. ties to help them improve Given all that Gary and his Menlo water polo players It’s powerful.” their skills. team have accomplished over the Gary Riekes started the Riekes Recently, the Riekes Center 31 years since the center’s found- teach others the basics Center in 1977. It is a nonprofit received a $95,000 grant from By Colin Becht ■ INFORMATION organization focused on public the Sequoia Healthcare District Special to The Almanac or “athletes” as Bowen always and private school students of all to benefit the center’s after- referred to them, had little expe- ages in the Bay Area, which uses school program. The grant will More information on the Riekes ack Bowen, head boys’ water rience in water, the clinic began a multidisciplinary approach to allow “100 students who would Center for Human Enhancement is polo coach at Menlo School, with swimming basics and ended at www.riekes.org or by contact- “self-enhancement.” not otherwise be able to partici- and members of the water with the participants learning the ing executive director Gary Riekes J The Riekes Center offers physi- pate at the Riekes Center to have at 298-3413 or griekes@riekes. polo team recently held a three- skills and situations of a real water cal fitness, creative arts, nature their lives positively impacted,” org. The center is at 3455 Edison day swim and water polo clinic polo game. awareness, and technology train- says Mr. Riekes. “This program Way in North Fair Oaks. for members of the Boys and It was “really, really easy,” says ing to help each student develop helps them become physically Girls Clubs of Redwood City, Bowen, to get Menlo School players Menlo Park and East Palo Alto. to volunteer to coach at the camp “I personally realized how for- — unofficially named the “Be Your tunate I was to be a part of [Menlo Best clinic” after the Menlo team’s School’s] program ... and have this motto. With all players volunteer- Old-fashioned rodeo beautiful pool and this great oppor- ing, the clinic had a two-to-one By Kate Daly tunity to train and travel the state, athlete-to-coach ratio. Almanac Staff Writer and I wanted to do more than just “These kids, their eyes light at Driscoll Ranch continually have ourselves serving up when its time to go to water or the seventh year in a row, Driscoll whereas Mutton Bus- ourselves,” Bowen said. polo,” says Lailie Ibrahim, athlet- Ranch in La Honda is hosting a tin’ is for kids 7 and The clinic, in its fourth year, com- ics director of the Boys and Girls Ffamily-friendly, old-fashioned rodeo under weighing less bined aspects of swimming with Club of Redwood City. “We leave July 26-27, and hopes to draw more than than 50 pounds. The water polo, teaching the children at around two o’clock to get [to 1,000 spectators each day, plus cowboys and weight limit is impor- freestyle, breaststroke, and back- the clinic], so by 1:30 or 1 o’clock, cowgirls from all over the West. tant because in that stroke, as well as how to dribble, they’re like, ‘Hey when are we Gates open at noon on both days of the entertaining event, pass, and shoot in water polo. leaving, when are we leaving?’” open competition at the Driscoll Ranch young contestants wear Twenty-six children from the “I love water polo and this is Event Center in La Honda. The Grand Entry helmets, climb aboard a three Boys and Girls Clubs, all an opportunity to share that featuring the rodeo queen, princess, and con- sheep, and grab on for as between the ages of 9 and 13, love, while also helping the kids testants riding around the arena, will start at long as they can. attended the clinic, which ran in the Boys and Girls Club,” said 1:30 p.m. each day. Except for the latter event, from June 24 to June 26. Scott Platshon, a Menlo School “An open rodeo is a little bit different from cash prizes will be awarded to Because some of the children, player and coach at the clinic. A a sanctioned rodeo,” says ranch manager Bob the winners, and the top overall male and female Meehan. “You don’t have to be a card-carrying winners will go home with a saddle and buckle. member of a professional group; amateurs are BBQ food will be for sale, as well as cowboy OLYMPIAD spirit. After the ceremony, stu- more than welcome.” merchandise. On Saturday night, after the last continued from page 21 dents Naomi Baer and Haley The deadline for signing up is July 15. event ends at about 6, the California Cowboys Delagnes proudly showed off Mr. Meehan expects more than 150 par- will play country and western music. Stewart conferred with her team- their gold medals for the Clay ticipants this year, ranging in age from 6 to 60, At the gate, tickets will be priced at $17 for mates before the Orienteering Boat competition. “We put in 62 and hailing from up and down the state, and adults, $12 for children 5 to 12 (under 5 go challenge. Armed with only a washers before it sunk!” beyond. free), and $10 for seniors. Discounted tickets magnetic compass and their pac- Their class had also won a Bull riders, he predicts, will face some tough (except for seniors) can be purchased in ing skills, the fourth-graders were much-coveted “M&M Trophy,” competition from La Honda locals Mariano advance at Half Moon Bay Feed & Fuel, Alice’s determined to out-maneuver so they had the added sweetness Ochola and Robert Caughey. Restaurant, and Olsen Nolte Saddle Shop. A their fifth-grade rivals. “It’s really of both relishing and munching The rodeo includes team roping, barrel rac- exciting,” Stewart shared. “We’ve down their victory. A ing, team penning, saddle bronc riding, bare- INFORMATION practiced real hard for this.” back riding, as well as events geared especially At the event’s conclusion, For more information about For more information on the rodeo go to www.driscoll students whooped and cheered implementing a Science Olym- toward kids. ranches.com or call 747-9704. The ranch is owned by Open Pee Wee Barrels is for 11 and under, and Rudy Driscoll of Woodside, and is located on Highway 84 as Oak Knoll Principal David piad program, see the Science Open Junior Barrels is for 12- to 15-year-olds, at 5460 La Honda Road. Ackerman awarded prizes for Olympiad national home page at winning scores as well as team http://www.soinc.org/ .

July 16, 2008 ■ The Almanac ■ 23 PUBLIC NOTICE FAMILY ALMANAC NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE SAN MATEO 101 AUXILIARY LANES PROJECT

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WHAT’S TheCaltrans California (California Department Department of Transportation of Transportation) (Caltrans) is pro- is BEING proposingposing to towiden widen Route Route 101 101 to to provide provide auxiliaryauxiliary laneslanes in PLANNED eacheach directiondirection onon RouteRoute 101,101, fromfrom thethe EmbarcaderoEmbarcadero Road Boys go to the nationals interchangeinterchange inin PaloPalo AltoAlto toto thethe MarshMarsh RoadRoad interchangeinterchange in The Division 2 (fifth and sixth grade) boys all-star team from the Redwood chapter of NJB (National Junior MenloMenlo Park. Basketball) captured third place in the NJB National Tournament in Orange County in April, reports head coach Brian LaPorte. The team compiled a 4-1 record in all-star play locally, qualifying it for the national WHY WHYTHIS Caltrans has studied the effects this project may have on the tournament, where it was again 4-1. The boys are from Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley, and San NOTICETHIS environment. Our studies show it will not significantly af- Mateo. From left are assistant coach Bill Hooper, George Purtell, Leland Callahan, Landon Baty, Brian AD fect the quality of environment. The report that explains this Keare, Will Hooper, Ryan Galvin, Will King, Danny LaPorte, Matt Linton and head coach Brian LaPorte. is called a Negative Declaration/Initial Study/Environmen- Missing are Dylan Howell and assistant coach Mike McKeon. tal Assessment. This report was available for public review and comment beginning May 12, 2008 and ending on June 12, 2008. During the public comment period, we received a request for a Public Meeting on the project. This is to notify you of the Public Meeting to be held on Thursday, July 24, Kids urge kids to ‘Save Our Seas’ 2008. By Shelley Willig WHAT Maps and other project information as well as the Proposed Special to The Almanac About the author: Shelley Willig WHAT’S lives in Redwood City and is the IS Negative Declaration and Initial Study/Environmental As- AVAILABLE mother of four boys, one of them AVAILABLE sessment are available for review and copying at the Caltrans ow many times had being Simon Willig. District 4 Office, 111 Grand Avenue, Oakland, California, on Simon Willig and Ayla weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Proposed Negative HBesemer heard, “Our Declaration and Initial Study/Environmental Assessment is future is in your hands?” At 12 problems, but the good news is also available at: and 10 years old, it wouldn’t be that you can help,” insists Simon. the last time. “Starting right this minute, you East Palo Alto Public Library As these two kids sat together, can make a difference.” 2415 University Avenue working the event table at the Ayla and Simon finish their East Palo Alto Monterey Bay Aquarium during presentation with lively encour- World Ocean Day 2007, they quick- agement. They offer the audience Menlo Park Main Public Library ly realized they had a common several opportunities to hop on 800 Alma Street love and concern for the world’s Menlo Park the Save Our Seas cause. Each oceans. In just a few hours that day, student receives a Think Ocean Palo Alto Main Public Library Simon and Ayla decided to create card with 15 ways to start sav- 1213 Newell Road a program to help kids restore our ing the oceans today. And, they Palo Alto oceans. That was about a year ago. invite anyone who is interested Today, with the support of the to learn how to give the Save Our http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/envdocs.htm Monterey Bay Aquarium, Ayla and Seas presentation so the word Simon have given their Save Our Ayla Besemer and Simon Willig can spread quickly. Seas presentation to over 150 kids have a common interest in saving WHERE You are welcomed to attend a Public Meeting to find out the oceans. I asked Simon and Ayla what YOU more about the project. Staff will be available to answer your in grades 3 through 8, and they they would say if they could send COME IN questions in an informal setting. are just getting started. On June a message to all kids their age: 6, these two ocean savers talked tance of our oceans. “It’s your ocean Simon: “Because you are a kid, PUBLIC MEETING with students at Oak Knoll School that gives,” says Simon. “In medi- you are in the best position to Thursday, July 24, 2008 WHEN in Menlo Park, hoping to inspire cine for instance, the little horse- make a difference in the future 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm them to make simple, everyday shoe crab’s blood can help detect of our oceans.” AND Burgess Recreation Center WHERE changes that will make a huge dif- deadly bacteria in drugs before they Ayla: “As kids we have a voice, Main ConferenceBallroom Room ference in the life of the oceans. are injected into humans.” let’s use it to make the world 701 Laurel Street Simon and Ayla’s presentation ■ To provide students with a better.” A Menlo Park has three critical goals: clear, fact-based picture of the cur- ■ To educate youth on the impor- rent condition of the oceans. Ayla ■ CONTACT For more information about this study or any transportation poses a thought-provoking ques- INFORMATION matter, call Caltrans at (510) 286-4444. Individuals who re- quire documents in alternative formats are requested to con- tion, “Take a guess at when our ■ Simon Willig is a seventh-grad- tact the District 4 Public Affairs Office at (510) 286-4444. oceans will be completely fished er at Crystal Springs Uplands OPEN HOMES HOMES for SALE out if we keep going at this rate? “ School in Hillsborough. Ayla TDD users may contact the California Relay Service TDD ■ CONTACT line at 1-800-735-2929 or Voice Line at 1-800-735-2922. plus plus Most important, Simon and Besemer is in the fifth grade at Interactive Prior Sale Info Ayla hope to instill in their audi- Bear Creek Elementary School MAPS & More ence a sense of responsibility for in Boulder, Colorado. They restoring the oceans, and a sense met while volunteering in the Official Explorer program at the EXPLORE OUR NEW SITE of empowerment as productive, Monterey Bay Aquarium. Published in THE ALMANAC on July 16, 2008. TheAlmanacOnline.com/real_estate ambitious youth. “These are big

24 ■ The Almanac ■ July 16, 2008 COMMUNITY Charity Horse Show artist chosen Members of the Menlo Char- ■ AROUND TOWN paintings in the main ballroom ity Horse Show committee have of the mansion. This will be the chosen artist Elin Pendleton of 10th annual botanical art exhibit Riverside as the official artist for to the late Doris Duke was sold at the historic Woodside estate. the 37th annual horse show ben- June 3 for a record $4.45 million There is no extra charge for efiting the Peninsula Center for by Christie’s New York auction visitors who have paid admis- the Blind and Visually Impaired. house, according to the Associ- sion to the estate. General The show runs Aug. 5 to 10 at the ated Press. Former Woodside admission is $12. Menlo Circus Club in Atherton. resident Elisabeth Poole Parker, Hours for the exhibition, Her painting, “To the Ring,” head of Christie’s rugs and carpets titled “Portraits through Time: will be featured on all horse show department, says there are only Traditional and Revival,” are entry books, posters, invitations, two other known rugs like it. She 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday T-shirts, mugs and the event’s pro- calls it an “amazing work of art” through Saturday and 11 a.m. to gram. A print of the painting will with an intricate floral design. 3:30 p.m. Sunday. be auctioned at the Friday night The daughter of Lois and sponsors’ dinner and party. Gordon Poole of Woodside and Impact of Ms. Pendleton is a member of a graduate of Crystal Springs Uplands School and Colby Col- the Model T This painting, “To the Ring,” by Elin Pendleton is the official art for the the American Academy of Equine 37th annual Menlo Charity Horse Show. Art and co-president of the Wom- lege, Ms. Parker has been associ- In a talk at 7:30 p.m. Thurs- en Artists of the West, and has ated with Christie’s since 1996 day, July 24, at the Museum raised and trained horses. and lives in New York City with of American Heritage, histo- T talk. The museum is located at The fee is $125, or $90 for Little Betsy Glikbarg of Atherton, her husband, Tom. rian Steve Staiger of the Palo 351 Homer Ave., in Palo Alto. House and Avenidas members. founder and co-chair of the The late tobacco heiress, Doris Alto Historical Association will The covers lunches, giveaways and horse show for all of its 37 years, Duke, left the rug to the New- describe how the Ford Model T Camp Avenidas prizes, a health fair, and awards. port Restoration Foundation reports that 85 sponsors have automobile changed the face of at Little House Hours are 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. signed up for the event, and 700 when she died. The new owner transportation in America. To register, call Judy Webb at 289- riders and their horses will be prefers to remain anonymous. Several local collectors will have Little House and Avenidas 5436 or go to www.avenidas.org. competing in three arenas. their Model T Fords available Senior Center are co-sponsoring Botanical art for inspection before and after a five-day fitness camp for people over 50 on Aug. 18-22 at Persian rug sells at Filoli estate the presentation. The fee for the OPEN HOMES HOMES for SALE talk is $5. It’s free for Museum of Little House, 800 Middle Ave. in for $4.45 million Through Aug. 3, Filoli will plus plus American Heritage members. Menlo Park. Interactive Prior Sale Info A silk Persian rug belonging showcase original botanical art The museum’s exhibit of “Bon- There will be classes in Pilates, MAPS & More fires and Bugs, the Art and Science yoga and aerobics. Speakers will of Camping,” will open at 7 p.m. discuss physical fitness, heart EXPLORE OUR NEW SITE Theatre in the Woods and remain open after the Model health and proper diets. TheAlmanacOnline.com/real_estate stages ‘Freedomland’

MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS :: SPECIAL PROMOTION There will be histrionics in the ■ hills off Bear Gulch Road again ARTSCENE this summer as Theatre in the Woods presents “Freedomland,” land and Freed.) a dark comedy by Amy Freed, Since 2002, Theatre in the Saturday and Sunday afternoons Woods has staged outdoor plays from July 26 to Aug. 31. in the forest on property owned Ms. Freed was nominated by one of the troupe’s founding for a 1998 Pulitzer Prize for members, Dr. Victor Carrion. “Freedomland.” Her other work Playgoers are invited to picnic F. MARLAND CHANCELLOR, III, MD includes “The Beard of Avon” on the grounds before the play, 2979 Woodside Road, Woodside and “Restoration Comedy.” beginning at noon. The play 650.851.4747 Berkeley Rep has just announced begins at 1 p.m., and audience www.villagedoctor.com that it will premiere Ms. Freed’s members will hike along several r. Marland Chancellor is a board- latest play, “You, Nero,” during trails to get to the various stages certified family medicine physician the 2008-09 season. in the woods. Dwho joined The Village Doctor after Theatre in the Woods artistic Previews are July 26 and Aug. 2. five-and-a-half years at the highly respected director Karen Offereins, a co- The show begins its regular Satur- Palo Alto Medical Foundation, where he founder of the company, will day and Sunday run on Aug. 3. provided comprehensive care to families direct a cast of seven in “Freedom- Tickets are $20, general; $15 and individuals of all ages. In his practice, land.” The play is not suitable for for seniors, students and mem- Dr. Chancellor stresses attention to each children, and parents are encour- person’s physical, mental, and spiritual bers; and $10 for previews. They health, with an emphasis on wellness, which aged to use their discretion in can be purchased at BrownPa- he believes encompasses much more than deciding whether to invite their perTickets.com, or through the just the absence of disease. teens along. (For more informa- theater company’s Web site, Dr. Chancellor was raised in Palo Alto, tion, enter in Google: Freedom- atmostheatre.com. obtained a B.A. degree from Yale and an Theatre in the Woods is at 2170 M.D. degree from Ohio State University, Bear Gulch Road in Woodside. and then completed his family medicine ■ BIRTH residency training at UCLA. He practices Emerald Hills TTHEHE AALMANACLMANAC the full spectrum of family medicine, and when not caring for his adult and pediatric Sara and Giovanni Leoni, a son, June ONLINEDELIVERS patients he enjoys time with his wife and 24, at Sequoia Hospital. 2244/7. three young daughters. ■ GRADUATE F>EJE0 H?E 9EIJ7DJ?D? Laura Bassell Crowe received a bachelor of arts degree in English from Dartmouth College in Hanover, JOIN THE CONVERSATION New Hampshire. She is the daughter AT TOWN SQUARE of Jeffrey and Amy Crowe of Atherton. TheAlmanacOnline.com

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Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-463-4930. Special Events Stanford Summer Theater Festival: Connoisseurs’ Marketplace After- “Translations.” A tale of star-crossed Sweeping vista Hours Concert. Double Funk Crunch, lovers woven with the politics of identity, Woodside painter Jim playing pop music from the 1970s and 80s. set in small-town Ireland. Features Geoff Sat., July 19, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Fremont Park, Hoyle (“The Lion King,” “Cirque de Soleil”). Caldwell is showing his latest Menlo Park. The Connoisseur’s Marketplace Through July 31, 8-10 p.m. $20 general/$15 landscapes and seascapes street festival runs Saturday and Sunday, July faculty staff/$10 students with ID. Pigott through July at Allegro Theater, 551 Serra Mall, Stanford. Call 650- 19-20, along Santa Cruz Avenue in downtown Framing and Art at 3056 Menlo Park. www.miramarevents.com 723-2576. sst.stanford.edu Music@Menlo (Carte Blanche 1). Woodside Road (between the Carte Blanche Concert I: Stephen Prut- Woodside Bakery and Buck’s sman: Bach and Forth. Pianist, composer Talks/Authors restaurant) in Woodside. This and arranger Stephen Prutsman celebrates Clarence B. Jones discusses and oil painting is of the Stanford Johann Sebastian Bach’s music. Sun., signs his book, “What Would Martin July 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $70 adult; $35 Say?” Says Kepler’s: Clarence Jones was Hills. For more information, student. Stent Family Hall, Menlo School, Martin Luther King Jr.’s lawyer and a close call 529-1800 or go to www. 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. Call 650-330- adviser. With help from the King Institute at allegroframing.com. 2137. For information on all Music@Menlo Stanford and formerly top-secret FBI files, events, go to www.musicatmenlo.org Jones offers the guidance and insight Dr. Kenny Loggins at CHC’s Summer King might have provided today. Wed., July Symphony. The Children’s Health Council 23, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Cami- presents the 49th Annual Summer Sym- no Real, Menlo park. Call 650-324-4321. phony featuring Kenny Loggins. Sun., July www.keplers.com 20, 6 p.m. Frost Amphitheater, Stanford Fae Myenne Ng’s “Steer Toward University, Galvez Street and Campus Rock.” The book reveals the complex loyal- Drive, Stanford. Call 650-617-3812. www. ties of Chinese America, says Kepler’s. Thu., lenges of Living a Long Life.” Dr. Butler July 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Allied Arts Guild, 75 Harmonica for Health. In the old days, summersymphony.org July 17, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s, 1010 El is a Pulitzer-Prize winning author. Wed., July Arbor Road, Menlo Park. Call 650-949-1120. playing the harmonica was just for fun. It can 16, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino www.alliedartsguild.org still be for fun, but for good health as well. Menlo Park Summer Concert Series. Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www. Learn how from Victor SungHee Yun, of the The city of Menlo Park Community Services www.keplers.com New Show at The Main Gallery. “A keplers.com Society for the Preservation and Advance- Department presents the annual downtown July Community Forums in the Gar- Sea of Dreams,” mixed media by Nancy Ter- ment of the Harmonica. Tuesdays, July 8 Summer Concert Series. Musicians will den Room. Topics are: July 16, “Who Gets Susanne Redfern and Susan K. Gil- rebonne. “A Garden of Wonder,” photography through 29. $20 charge, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. $20. perform various music styles including R&B, the Tortoise? Investment Planning”; July 23, bert discuss their book, “The Griev- by Robert Terrebonne. Reception for the art- Avenidas, 450 Bryant St, Palo Alto. Call 650- Zydeco, Jazz, Latin, and Country. Wednes- “What’s New in Senior Scamming? Avoiding ing Garden: Living with the Death ists: Sun., July 6, 4-7 p.m. Exhibit runs through 289-5423. www.avenidas.org days through Aug. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Fraud”; July 30, “Medical Hypnotherapy.” of a Child.” This a benefit for KARA, www. Aug. 3, Gallery hours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. The Fremont Park, University & Santa Cruz, Menlo 11 a.m.-noon. Free. PV Inc Little House, 800 kara-grief.org/. Tue., July 22, 7:30 p.m. Free. Main Gallery, 1018 Main St., Redwood City. Introduction to Acrylic and Oil Park. Call 650-330-2200. www.menlopark.org Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-701-1018. www.themaingallery.org Painting. This class teach both still life and Love and Social Change. Stanford Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com landscape using loose brush strokes and professor Anne Firth Murray will speak on USGS July Evening Public Lecture. vibrant colors. Instructor and artist Juliet Lun- On Stage “Love, a Force for Social Change.” She “A Moroccan Adventure: searching for a blue- Classes/ dy will share her knowledge and experience with anyone curious about painting and wel- “Doubt, a Parable.” John Patrick Shan- founded The Global Fund for Women, eyed turtle in the Sahara Desert.” Thu., July which provides funds internationally to 24, 7-8 p.m. Free. USGS Menlo Park Science Workshops comes all levels from beginners up. Classes ley’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning run July 9 to Aug. 27, 3-5 p.m. $40/members, play. July 16-Aug. 10, Tue.-Wed. at 7:30 p.m., seed, strengthen and link groups commit- Center, 345 Middlefield Road, Bldg. 3, Conf. Beginning French. Learn to speak the ted to women’s well-being. Sun., July 20, 11 Rm A., Menlo Park. Call 650-329-5136. online. “language of love.” Register online at jwebb@ $50/non members. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St, Thu.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Palo Alto. Call 650-289-5436. avenidas.org $21-64. TheatreWorks at the Lucie Stern a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free. Ladera Community wr.usgs.gov/calendar avenidas.org or in person at the front desk. Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. Wednesdays July 9 to Aug 27, 1 p.m. to 2:30 theatreworks.org [email protected] p.m. $35 members/$45 non-members, 1-2:30 p.m. $35 members/$45 non-members. Aveni- Concerts “The Dinosaur Musical” at Palo Alto PARC Forum. “Biomedical Technology at Art Galleries das, 450 Bryant St, Palo Alto. Call 650-247- Brown Bag Concert Series. Kaweh per- Children’s Theatre. “Dwindling food sup- PARC,” Richard Bruce, PARC. The technology California Visions- Pastels by Steve 5436. www.avenidas.org forms , rumba and music. Thu., plies force surviving dinosaurs to agree not to addresses problems in proteomic research Woolery. In his first solo exhibit at the Portola July 17, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Cogswell Plaza, Lyt- eat each other. When the T-Rexes go back on and drug discovery as well as glucose, prena- Art Gallery, Woolery has captured scenes of Fitness and Faith. All women are invited ton and Ramona St., Palo Alto. Call 650-463- their word, it’s up to a small band of peaceful tal and cancer diagnostics. Thu., July 17, 4-5 the central California coast and inland com- to join this class for stretching, toning and 4940. www.cityofpaloalto.org/concerts dinosaurs to save the planet.” Plays Fri. July p.m. Free. George E. Pake Auditorium, 3333 munities. Exhibit runs through July. 10 a.m.-5 light aerobics to Christian music; followed by 11 at 7:30 p.m., Sat. July 12 at 2:30 p.m., Sun. Coyote Hill Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-812- p.m. Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo prayer support. Drop-ins always welcome. Featured Cultural Events - Haale. July 13 at 2:30 p.m., Fri. July 18 at 7:30 p.m., 4000. http://www.parc.com Park. www.portolaartgallery.com Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 28, Weekends bring a variety of themed perfor- Sat. July 19 at 2:30 p.m. $8 adult, $4 child. Dr. Robert N. Butler, “The Longevity Lissette King Trunk Show. Lissette King 9-10:15 a.m. Free. Menlo Park Presbyterian mances to Downtown Redwood City, with Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Revolution: The Benefits and Chal- brings her handbags and traveling bags. Sat., Church, 950 Santa Cruz Ave. Room D-11, music and dance from around the world. Haale Menlo Park. mppc.org explores themes of transformation and evolution with her psychedelic Sufi trance rock. Sun., July 20, 6-8 p.m. Free. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. http://www.redwood- A TASTE OF THE PENINSULA cityevents.com Twilight Concert Series. Roy Rogers A cornucopia of restaurants and cafes providing and Norton Buffalo perform harmonica and the finest dining from brunch to dessert. guitar originals. Tue., July 22, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Bol Park, Laguna at Barron and Mata- dero, Palo Alto. Call 650-463-4940. www. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner cityofpaloalto.org/concerts Dancing on the Square. Dance series featuring , , country western, salsa, Celia’s Mexican Restaurant hip hop, hula and more. Tuesdays through Sept. 16, 6-8 p.m. Free. Courthouse Square, 3740 El Camino, Palo Alto (650) 843-0643 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. http://www. 1850 El Camino, Menlo Park (650) 321-8227 redwoodcityevents.com www.celiasrestaurants.com Full Bar - Happy Hour Specials; Catering Exhibits “African Americans in San Mateo County.” Through photos and memorabilia, Vive Sol-Cocina Mexicana the exhibit showcases African Americans in the 2020 W. El Camino Real, Mtn. View community and their impact upon the county. Through Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $2 student/ (650) 938-2020. seniors; $4 adults. San Mateo County History Specializing in the Cuisine of Puebla. Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Call 650-299-0104 ext. 24. www.historysmc.org Open daily for lunch and dinner. “Motherhood in the Developing World.” Menlo Park based photographer Mark Tuschman presents photos of mothers Coffee & Tea and children in Africa and Asia. Through Aug. 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Clayman Institute, Ser- Connoisseur Coffee Co. ra House, 589 Capistrano Way, Stanford. Call 2801 Middlefield Road, Redwood City 650-725-0371. http://gender.stanford.edu Spared from the Storm. The New (650) 369-5250 9am-5:30pm Mon. - Sat. Orleans Museum of Art has gathered approxi- Coffee roasting & fine teas, mately 80 works of European and American art from the late-16th to the mid-20th century espresso bar, retail & wholesale. for this exhibition at the Cantor Arts Center.

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Continued from previous page TOWN OF ATHERTON For all listings: This Calendar STATE OF CALIFORNIA Featured artists include: Claude Monet, Pablo contains partial listings of commu- Picasso and Georgia O’Keeffe. Through Oct. nity events. To see all listings, go 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Cantor Arts Center, Lomita Drive and Museum Way, Stanford. to TheAlmanacOnline.com and on STEVICK DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION http://museum.stanford.edu the green navigation bar on the left, click on “Community Calendar.” PROJECT NO. 08-002 Kids & Families Notice is hereby given that SEALED BIDS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 91 Ashfield Atherton Library Musical Storytime. boards, songs and finger plays for ages 18 Stories and sing-a-longs for all ages. Second months to 36 months. Tuesdays, through Aug. Road, Atherton, California 94027, until 3:00 p.m. AUGUST 7, 2008, at which time they will be publicly and fourth Wednesdays, June 11-July 23, 12, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Atherton Library, 2 opened and read, for performing the following work: Aug. 13-27 4-4:30 p.m. Free. Atherton Library, Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650- 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650- 328-2422. www.smcl.org 328-2422. www.smcl.org Toddler Time Storytime. Toddler Time LAYOUT OF WORK, REMOVAL OF VEGETATION, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF Atherton Library Magic Show. Germar is for children ages 18-36 months old. It will ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT ON STREET, REPLACEMENT OF DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, the Magician will be performing magic tricks encourage them to listen and read. Tuesdays, for all ages. Mon., July 21, 4-4:30 p.m. Free. 10:30-11 a.m. Portola Valley Library, 4575 REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTERS, INSTALLATION OF STORM DRAIN AND Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Alpine Road, Portola Valley. www.smcl.org UNDERDRAIN SYSTEM, OF PRIVATE DRAINS AND PLACEMENT OF PERMANENT Atherton. Call 650-328-2422. www.smcl.org STRIPING Germar the Magician. Comedy magic show includes birds, bunnies and lots of audi- Health ence interaction. For all ages. Wed., July 16, 4 Breathing for Longevity, Love & Liveli- Bids must be for the entire work, and shall be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked: "Bid p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside hood. “The breathing practices in this 4-wk Road, Woodside. Call 650-851-0147. class will guide you in techniques that infuse of (Contractor) for STEVICK DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION, Project No. 08-002", along with date and time Hey Mom!. The music of Hey Mom! Wed., vitality into your body after a hard day or focus of bid opening. July 16, 10 a.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 concentration amidst frenzied activity at work. Woodside Road, Woodside. Call 650-851-0147. Learn the science of breath & the benefits of a Jeremy the Juggler. Watch juggling variety of practices. With Tia Rich, PhD.,” Stan- Plans and specifications may be obtained at the Town of Atherton Public Works Department, 91 and then see the art of performance ori- ford says. Mon., July 21-Aug. 11, 5:45-7:15 p.m. Ashfield Road, Atherton CA 94027, for a non-refundable fee of $30.00. Additional important information $150. Clark Center, 318 Campus Drive, Stan- gami. For all ages. Wed., July 23, 4 p.m. is contained in Town of Atherton Standard Specifications, which are available for an additional $20.00. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside ford. Call 650-725-4416. http://hip.stanford.edu Road, Woodside. Call 650-851-0147. If shipping is requested, there will be an additional charge of $20.00. Music by Lisa Atkinson. Deemed out- standing by the Parent Council and a Kid’s Live Music Pick award-winning musicians. Wed., July 23, Blues and art on the square. With Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of cash, a cashier's or certified check or 10 a.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Wood- Frank Bey, Craig Horton, Ron Thompson, Jan bid bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder, side Road, Woodside. Call 650-851-0147. Fanucchi and Steve Freund, Andre Thierry and the Bart Shea Blues Band featuring Fred- if awarded the Contract, will fulfill the terms of the bid. The Town of Atherton reserves the right to reject Naughty Children Story Time. “Who die Roulette. Sat., July 19, noon-6 p.m. Free. is being naughty? All the children featured any and all proposals and/or to waive any irregularities therein. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Red- in these books are being anything but good. wood City. http://www.redwoodcityevents.com Learn some lessons on what NOT to do by meeting Catastrophic Coco, Quarrelsome Gary Bartz Quartet featuring George Bidders are hereby notified that, pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 3247 and 3248 and Quincy, Little Miss Naughty, and a little girl Cables. Saxophonist Gary Bartz and pianist Standard Specifications Section 3.02, the successful bidder will be required to provide payment and who just can not keep herself out of trouble,” George Cables have been at the forefront of mod- performance bonds in the amounts stated in Section 3.02 of the Standard Specifications. Kepler’s says. Sun., July 20, 11:30 a.m. Free. ern jazz for decades: Bartz, with Miles Davis, Max Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Roach, Abbey Lincoln, Art Blakey, McCoy Tyner, Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com Charles Mingus and as a member of Sphere. George Cables got his start with Art Blakey’s Jazz Bidders are hereby notified that provisions of California Labor Code regarding prevailing wages Preschool Storytime at Atherton Messengers. Fri., July 18, 8 p.m. $5-34. Dinkel- Library. Stories for children ages 3-6 at the are applicable to the work to be performed under this contract. Pursuant to Section 1773 et seq. the spiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita, Stanford. Call 650- library. Tuesdays, 3:30-4 p.m. Free. Atherton general prevailing wage rates have been determined by the Director of the California Department of 736-0324. www.stanfordjazz.org Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Industrial Relations and appear in the California Prevailing Wage Rates. Copies are on file at the office Call 650-328-2422. www.smcl.org July Music Fest: The Soca Steel- band. This is the last in a five-week series Stop In and Explore - Midpeninsula of the City Engineer and are available to interested parties upon request. The successful bidder shall of free concerts that have taken place every Regional Open Space District. Visit Wednesday evening in July. This week, post a copy of the wage rates at the job site. the Daniels Nature Center on Saturdays and The Soca Steelband presents Caribbean Sundays this summer. Displays about natural and reggae. Wed., July 30, 6-8 p.m. Free. communities, larger-than-life pond strata The Contractor may elect to receive 100 percent of payments due under the contract, without reten- Town and Country Village, Embarcadero at mobiles, Alpine Pond, picnic area. noon-5 El Camino, Palo Alto. Call 650-325-3266. tion of any portion of the payment by the Town of Atherton, by depositing securities of equivalent value p.m. Free. Alpine Pond at Skyline Ridge Open www.tandcvillage.com Space Preserve, Access through Russian to the retention amount in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the California Public Ridge parking lot. www.openspace.org Contracts Code. Toddler Storytime. Stories, flannel See CALENDAR, page 28 The successful bidder must be licensed under the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, of the California Business and Professions Code to do the type of work contemplated in the project at the When A Little Help is time the contract is awarded and shall be skilled and regularly engaged in the general class or type of work called for under the Contract. Failure of the bidder to obtain proper and adequate licensing for All You Need an award of the contract shall constitute a failure to execute the contract and result in the forfeiture of • Peace of Mind the bidder's bid security. Dignity Each bidder shall submit with this bid a statement setting forth his/her/its experience and qualifica- • tions. The statement shall be made on the forms provided by the Town and must accompany each • Independence bid. The three lowest bidders will be required to submit subcontractor's experience and qualifications statements within 48 hours of the bid opening, on forms provided by the Town. • Personal Care & Bathing • Nutritious Meals By submitting a bid in response to this advertisement for bids, the bidder shall be conclusively Light Housekeeping deemed to have read, understood and agreed with all of the information and materials contained in • the bid documents, including but not limited to the construction contract, the standard specifications, • Transportation & Errands the special provisions, the required nature and amount of insurance and the documentation evidencing • Companionship said insurance. Medication Reminders • Any questions regarding the project should be directed to the City Engineer, 91 Ashfield Road, • Hourly & 24-Hour Care Atherton, CA 94027, telephone (650) 752-0532, preferably no later than five days before bid opening. • Bonded and Insured Requests for Information may be faxed to (650) 688-6539. Plan holder's lists may be obtained by call- • Child Care / Nanny Services also available ing (650) 752-0570.

By:______Homewatch CareGivers Duncan L. Jones, P.E., City Engineer 408408 395-4676 Date:______www.homewatchcaregivers.comwww.homewatchcaregivers.com 1340 S. De Anza Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95129 Published in THE ALMANAC on July 16, 23, 2008

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Sandy Cressman and Homenagem Brasileira. Bay Area vocalist Sandy  Cressman sings Brazilian music. Mon., July 21, 7:30 p.m. $10-20. Campbell Recital  Hall, Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 650-736-0324. www.stan- fordjazz.org Summer Jazz Series. International and local jazz legends will perform styles from swing to straight-ahead jazz. The 10-week CALTRAIN BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN series of free concerts will take place in the UNDERCROSSING MEETING gardens of Stanford Shopping Center’s Clock Tower Plaza. Through Aug. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Stanford Shopping Center, Stanford. Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The Whole Drum Truth. “The Whole Recreation Building, Room 105 Drum Truth” pays tribute to the legacy and tradition of jazz drumming and features 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park Albert “Tootie” Heath along with drum- mer Ndugu Chancler. Sat., July 19, 8 p.m. $5-28. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Laguni- Help determine the best location for a ta, Stanford. Call 650-736-0324. www. Photo by Karina Marie-Diaz potential bicycle/pedestrian undercrossing stanfordjazz.org at the Caltrain tracks between Ravenswood Teen Activities Free rock concert July 16 Avenue and San Francisquito Creek. This is The rock and roll band “Silicon Valley House Rockers” will perform at Author Steve Kluger. Meet YA author Fremont Park on Wednesday, July 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. an opportunity to share your opinions, ask Steve Kluger, discussing My Most Excellent Year, a big, warmhearted tale told by three as part of the Menlo Park free summer concert series. People are questions and receive additional information teens completing an English assignment encouraged to bring picnic baskets and blankets to the concert. The detailing their intersecting year. Fri., July 18, park is at the corner of Santa Cruz Avenue and University Drive. For more about the process being used to develop a 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Books Inc Palo Alto, 855 El Camino Real #74, Palo Alto. Call 650- information or to reserve tables and chairs, call 330-2208. plan for the possible undercrossing. If you 321-0600. www.booksinc.net have any questions or comments in the Henna Lounge with Darcy Vasudev. to win prizes. Presented by Bob Paugh and Learn about henna tattoos. Open to teens Et Alia sponsored by Avenidas and the Palo Alto Fire meantime or are unable to attend the and adults. Teens must have permission Menlo Park Farmers Market. Live music; Dept. Wednesday July 30, 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 slip signed by parent or guardian. Limit fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables; organic a.m. Free. 10:45-11:45 a.m. Free. Avenidas, meeting, please contact Randolph Craig, 30 participants. Thu., July 17, 7 p.m. Free. mushrooms; locally caught fish; fresh and 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 650-289-5423. Project Engineer, at 650-330-6772 or by Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, smoked Alaskan salmon; flowers; honey; locally www.avenidas.org Woodside. Call 650-851-0147. made fava beans-baklava-tahini; organic pizza; Breaking Free from Co-Dependency. email at [email protected]. Learn To Draw Anime Faces. Anime sponsored by The Lions Club, which donates A Christian 12-step recovery group for those artist/graphic novel author Oliver Chin will money from market back into the local commu- seeking to break the habitual patterns of self share his expertise on how to draw anime fac- nity. Every Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Parking defeating behaviors and free themselves from es. Open to all youth entering gr. 6-12. Free lot, Corner of Chestnut & Menlo Ave., next to turmoil in relationships with others and them- www.menlopark.org/undercrossing snacks and free drawings for prizes. Mon., Trader Joe’s, Menlo Park. Call 831-688-8316. selves. Confidentiality and anonymity offered. July 21, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Main Library, 1213 Senior Friendship Day. Join us for a pre- Tuesdays, through Aug. 26, 7-8:15 p.m. Free. Published in THE ALMANAC on July 16, 23, 2008. Newell Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-329-2436. sentation on improving accident and fire safe- Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 550 Glen- www.cityofpaloalto.org/library ty in your home. You will also have a chance wood Ave., Menlo Park. mppc.org

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28 ■ The Almanac ■ July 16, 2008 1160 Saxon Way, Menlo Park

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This 3BR/2.5 half BA home resting upon a sprawling lot amidst a with plans and permits. Planned “Green” home. home is located next to Handley Rock Park and is peace- canopy of towering trees, a mini-orchard, sparkling Bright & spacious 3BR/2.5BA home w/vaulted Katherine Clark Price upon request ful and tranquil. With two accessory structures that can pool, manicured lawns & fragrant, blooming shrubs. ceilings & an open FR/DR combo. be used for an office or studio. Possible pool site. A Must See! ■ ■ Michelle Englert $775,000 Dana Cappiello $1,388,888 George Monaco $3,950,000 LA HONDA Prop. has 3 structures, a main, barn & a studio to Charming 3BR/2BA home w/a Studio/Office be permitted by the new owners. w/sep. entrance. Hrdwd flrs, updated kitchen. Gary Mckae $619,000 Vivian Vella $699,000 Great value in La Honda with close commute to ■ ■ Woodside and 280. Charming cottage. REDWOOD SHORES Cristina Harper $399,500 Fabulous 4BR/2BA, FR, LR w/FP & DR, all on Quiet, serene & secluded. Enjoy privacy among one level. Hrdwd flrs & lagoon views. the Redwoods. 35 min from Roberts Market. Susan Berry Price upon request MENLO PARK – Picture-perfect living in a desirable Gary Mckae $350,000 W. Menlo Park neighborhood. Finely finished hrdwd This 3BR/2.5BA townhome has been updated & REDWOOD CITY – Don’t miss this charming & authen- flrs, a custom color palette, plus remodeled kitchen tic Spanish style home. Grand LR w/high, cathedral beam ■ LOS ALTOS ■ opened up. Well maintained. & BA’s highlight the one-level floor plan w/3BR’s, a Brendan Royer $848,000 ceiling, inlaid hrdwd flrs, FR & custom arched windows. bonus rm, & 2 BA’s. Perfectly manicured landscaping. A spectacular 4BR/4.5BA Italian style Villa locat- Large DR. Kitchen w/cozy breakfast rm adjoins deck & Tim Kerns $1,495,000 yard for easy entertaining. ed in the LA Country Club area. ■ SAN CARLOS ■ Cathy McCarty $1,179,000 Farideh Zamani $4,259,000 Newly remodeled 4BR/2.5BA in San Carlos. ■ MENLO PARK ■ Beautiful finishes include, granite, SS appliances. Best West MP Value! Highly Desired Las Lomitas Jami Arami $1,245,000 Schls! Remodeled 3BR/2.5BA + office. ■ SAN MATEO ■ Suzanne Scott $2,059,000 Charming 3BR/2BA home in N. Fair Oaks versa- "Storybook" house with 2BR/1BA on a cul de sac. Charming garden and patio. PALO ALTO – Old World Palo Alto Charm with tile flr plan w/new carpet. a New Opportunity! Fabulous Community Center Tony Fregoso $729,000 Regan Cinelli $725,000 Neighborhood! Two Mediterranean Style Cottages, REDWOOD CITY – Office complex in a highly visible 2BR/1BA each, w/own front, back porch & yards. Lincoln Green Complex in prestigious Sharon ■ ■ SANTA CLARA location near Downtown. 4 offices, common area and Detached 3 car garage. Fabulous approx. 10,000 Sq Heights. A 2BR, ground floor unit. large storage facility. Off street parking for 5 cars. Ft Lot Zoned for SFR. Joe Carcione $619,000 Victorian era charmer blocks from Santa Clara Suzanne Scott $1,998,000 Matt Shanks $839,000 Spacious 2BR/2BA bright top floor with views University, updated home w/full studio. of landscaped common areas & pool. Recessed Carolyn Mitchell $650,000 lighting. Best priced 1BR/1BA condo in Woodsborough. Ken Reeves $599,999 Ground floor end unit. Remodeled kitchen. ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW ■ Matt Shanks $239,000 Beautiful residential land, flat parcel. Potential ■ WOODSIDE ■ subdivision of 4 lots in prime neighborhood. Stunning views, 2003 craftsman, 4BR/3.5BA, Pool, Paul Skrabo $4,400,000 PALO ALTO – Classic Mid-Century Eichler, 3BR/1BA Vineyard, room to expand - tennis, corral. home w/beautiful, private yard on approx 6098 sq ft ■ ■ REDWOOD CITY – Light, bright & spacious. Private sunny & spacious lot. Flowing, open floor plan per- PALO ALTO Gary McKae $4,987,345 3BR/2.5BA end unit, steps away from boat dock & fect for entertaining. Complete w/a wall of windows Rare opportunity on a quiet residential St. 3 sepa- Beautiful lot in central Woodside. Approx. 1.2 bench on wide water. LR w/high ceilings, recessed overlooking terrace & rear yard. Wood burning FP & lights, FP, 8ft. French doors & water views. Gourmet Vaulted Ceilings. rate Tudor style homes. acres. Kitch. w/cozy brkfst nook. Michelle Englert $950,000 Paul Skrabo $1,775,000 Dana Cappiello $899,000 Lily Chow $799,000 Selling Northern California's Finest Properties cashin.com

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PALO ALTO 6BR | 5.5BA MENLO PARK 3BR | 2BA WOODSIDE 3BR | 2BA COME HOME TO LUXURY IN PA $2,995,000 GREAT DEAL! MENLO DUPLEX! $968,000 3 ACRE SITE $4,995,000 Brand New, Contemporary style home with Flexible Design to meet a multitude Must Sell! Remodeled 2BR Maple kitchen granite counters, new bath updated, Amazing value on Woodside's finest country lane. Older home, pool, and pool of home buying needs. 6BR 5.5BA. Short distance to shops and amenities. owners unit 3BR 2BA new carpet, paint appliances roof. 2-2 Car Garages. house. Build new or renovate. Woodside Schools, and close to town center. Jennifer Pollock 650.323.7751 David McKeever 650.323.7751 Scott Dancer 650.851.2666

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WOODSIDE 2BR | 2BA WOODSIDE 4BR | 3.5BA MENLO PARK 2BR | 1BA WOODSIDE GLENS! $1,349,000 148 ALTA VISTA RD $2,295,000 1971 MENALTO AVE. $949,000 Private, tranquil & incredibly chic retreat in the Glens. Fabulous great room Near town & school. Craftsman style hm w/vaulted ceiling & gourmet kitchen, This adorable home enjoys a large tastefully landscaped lot surrounded by mature trees. w/floor-ceiling windows, blue-stone patio & built-in bbq. Woodside Elem master ste, mature trees, tiered flower beds, expansive deck & grt lawn. Lovingly maintained and upgraded, it is convenient to shopping and great MP Schools. Natalie Comartin 650.324.4456 Karen Gunn 650.324.4456 Kathie Christie & John Matlock 650.851.1961

ATHERTON MENLO PARK PALO ALTO PORTOLA VALLEY WOODSIDE PRIME CIRCUS CLUB $18,995,000 NOT TO BE MISSED! $1,295,000 NEW CONSTRUCTION $5,850,000 COUNTRY ESTATE $5,750,000 TAHOE FEEL $13,995,000 6 BR 5 full BA + 2 half Welcome to this three-story Country 4 BR 3 BA Wonderful Duplex, located within walking distance 5 BR 4 BA Approx 4,700 SF of living space spread over 3 4 BR 4 BA Luxurious compound on aprx. 3.3 acres in prime 5 BR 6 BA All the amenities and luxuries on 4.5 flat acres French estate home set on a double flag lot of approximately to Downtown MP, features 2 adjoined units updated w/warm levels. Approx 8,079 SF lot in Leland Manor neighborhood. Westridge neighborhood. Main house has 4 BR, & 2 gst in prime Woodside. Pool/guest house, gourmet kitchen, and 2.42 acres. Excellent Menlo Park schools. wood tones & top-grade appliances. Top quality materials used throughout the hm. houses each have a bdrm. There is also a sep. gym. stone fireplaces. Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456 Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456 Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Ed Kahl 650.851.2666 Jayne M. Williams 650.851.2666 STATELY GRAND ESTATE $15,500,000 CHARMING GOLF COURSE UNIT $1,285,000 SPECTACULAR, SPACIOUS HM $3,750,000 UNIQUE CONTEMPORARY $2,995,000 9 ACRE ESTATE $10,900,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Charming, updated, golf course unit with expan- 6 BR 4 BA 9,000+ SF of living space on nearly 2 ac. Lrg 6 BR 4.5 BA This amazing 4,489 sqft state-of-the-art, nearly 4 BR 3.5 BA Exquisite home in tranquil creekside setting, 4 BR 3 BA Private estate in Central WDS on nearly 9 acres, 1BR/2BA gst hse w/full basement. Regulation sized tennis sive views from custome designed deck w/built-in seating. new home is thoughtfully designed with 6 bedrooms, 4.5 with amazing views of the Western Hills. Just minutes from Great for entertaining! Inside laundry. approx 1/3 acre w/stunning gardens. Open and inviting design ct&pool. Prime Menlo Circus Club area location bathrooms. accommodates formal and relaxed living. Town & WDS Elem School. Pool and gsthse. Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Deanna Tarr 650.324.4456 Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 Erika Demma 650.851.2666 ATHERTON ESTATE $7,950,000 NEW LISTING! $1,249,000 UNEXPECTED ELEGANCE $2,895,000 VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! $1,995,000 PRIVATE & LUSH SETTING $10,900,000 5 BR 4 BA 2 story home + basement, theater, wine cellar, 3 BR 2 BA 3BR/2BA Gorgeous, remodeled home in desirable 4 BR 3.5 BA Handsome 1-level home combines excellent 5 BR 4 BA Dramatic Modern Mediterranean home located in den, library, gsthse, 4 car grg, pool & spa. On over 1 ac, prof. Willows. Granite counters, hardwood floors, new windows, 3 BR 3 BA Captivating Views of the Western Hills & city lights new construction, remodeling & “green” considerations w/ from this spacious contemporary hm at the top of Ladera. Las the center of the Prime Mountain Home Rd Corridor. Guest landscaped. Highest quality finishes. spacious lot! the charm of yesteryear. Near Stanford, downtown. hse + a 3rd structure for use as paddock, etc. Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 Barbara Ellis 650.324.4456 Lomitas schls & Ladera rec center. Sarah Elder 650.324.4456 Pam Piers Hammer 650.324.4456 Tom Dallas & Steven Lessard 650.851.2666 ENCHANTED FOREST $6,000,000 YOUR CORNER OF THE WORLD $1,225,000 NEW LISTING! $2,750,000 A RARE OFFERING $10,100,000 3 BR 2 BA Ex lrg lr & sep dr all new kit w/granite cntrs. Stain BAY & VALLEY VIEWS $1,500,000 4 BR 3 BA Contemporary French Provincial one-story home 5 BR 4 BA 5BD/4BA Contemporary ranch home. Private 0.9 4 BR 3 BA 6.3 level, sunny acres in Woodside. Heritage oaks, steel app extra deep sink, lg double oven. Lots of lite. Dramatic 3 BR 2 BA Comfortable home located on 2 private acres at located on approximately one acre near the Circus Club. acre garden setting lot with decks, sunny patios, and pool. PA spacious lawns, filtered views of Western Hills with two entry. Look like SFR the top of Woodside Highlands. Inviting front porch & large Excellent Menlo Park schools. schools. Not to be missed! homes, barns, pools and tennis courts. Deanna Tarr 650.324.4456 rear deck. 2 car attached garage. Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456 Sue Crawford 650.324.4456 Ed Kahl 650.851.2666 LAS LOMITAS SCHOOLS! $1,195,000 Arn Cenedella 650.324.4456 COMING SOON! $3,595,000 NEW CONSTRUCTION PA SCHLS $2,295,000 COLONIAL ESTATE $9,500,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Compare size and price with West Menlo homes. JUST LISTED! $1,349,000 4 BR 3 BA This remodeled home on approx 1 acre includes 4 BR 4.5 BA New 2 story Mediterranean including a grand 5 BR 5 BA Secluded on 6 ac beyond a gated entrance, the a guest house w/1 addit BR & BA & 4-car garage. Spectacular Lite filled end unit w/FP in FR & LR. Move in condition; deco- master. Beautiful cook's kitchen, family room, 2 Fireplaces, 3 BR 2 BA Tasteful remodel w/granite kitch, tiled baths,hrdwd rate or remodel to your taste! home, pool & tennis ct are positioned beneath sun swept master suite w/ marble bath opens to patio. wood flrs, hi ceilings, gorgeous amentities flrs,large dining/fam rm off kitch, spacious MB. Sunny yd, patio& skies. Separate & fully equipped gsthse w/2BD. Deanna Tarr 650.324.4456 deck. Adj. to Open Space. Elaine White 650.324.4456 Hossein Jalali 650.323.7751 Lehua Greenman & Tom Dallas 650.851.2666 HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! $1,149,000 Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961 NEW PRICE! $2,950,000 BARRON PARK CRAFTSMAN! $1,975,000 3 BR 2 BA Stylish 6-yr-old in the heart of downtown. Chef's SPLIT LEVEL HOME $4,150,000 4 BR 3.5 BA Exclusive Lindenwood Contemporary home. 4 BR 3.5 BA Unique style fixtures and modern floor plan ENCHANTING ACRE $1,149,500 4 BR 3.5 BA 3.8 ac parcel set at the end of a private country Architectural masterpiece of design & function. Thomas kitchen w/granite counters. Close to transportation, restau- 2 BR 2 BA + lg bonus rm. Beautiful woodland setting w/wind- rants, shops. Menlo Park schools create totally livable home for a great value! lane. Beautiful oaks, pool, tennis ct., & guest house. Stanford Church park-like gardens. Gourmet kitchen. Pool. Spa. Ken Johnson 650.323.7751 ing paths & lots of sun! 7-8 min from Hwy 280. Lg inviting kit. leased land. Remodel or build new. Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456 & dining area open onto 2 decks w/vws. Lyn Jason Cobb & Deanna Tarr 650.324.4456 COMMUNITY CENTER CLASSIC $1,600,000 Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 REMODELED MENLO PARK HOME $1,149,000 Jean & Chris Isaacson 650.851.2666 2 BR 1 BA Charming updated & expanded 2BD/1BA. 1926 GREAT LOCATION $3,800,000 MENLO PARK 3 BR 1 BA Updated home with large private yard close to COUNTRY CHARM $1,098,000 schools, commute and shops. Granite kit with informal dining. Craftsman style hm + addit 2BD/1BA cottage-each w/its own Spectacular 3+ ac estate site in Central Woodside. All flat NEWLY BUILT IN MENLO PARK $5,495,000 garage. 8,200sq ft lot located in Community Center 2 BR 2 BA On approx .5 ac.Remodld kit,baths, new carpet useable land surrounded by beautiful trees. Great location Lots of natural light. Las Lomitas Schools & paint surrounded by lovely flagstone path,patio & nature. 6 BR 5 BA Stunning new home in prime Menlo Park on large Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 Don Diltz 650.324.4456 close to town and I-280. lot. Every amenity on three floors. Basement with theatre and Tremendous opportunity. Diane Rothe 650.851.2666 SHARON HEIGHTS TOWNHOUSE $995,000 TWO HOMES ON ONE LGE LOT $1,595,000 more. Great Menlo Park Schools. Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961 2 BR 2 BA Overlooking the 18th fairway this stunning retreat 4 BR 2 BA Wonderful move-in condition in prime Midtown. WALK TO TOWN $3,595,000 Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 Preshly painted. Remodeled, updated, private patios & lovely provides apx. 1600sf of living space. Remodeled kitchen new REDWOOD CITY 4 BR 3.5 BA + den. Located at the end of a pvt & quiet drive. PRIME WEST MENLO! $4,150,000 cabinets, freshly painted interior. gardens. Newer dual pane windows. 8500+SF. Recently remod. Vaulted ceilings, lg fam kit, LR w/vws. 1 ac with 6 BR 4 BA Final plans submitted to building dept. for 6BR/6BA, Alan & Nicki Loveless 650.325.6161 Ken Morgan & Arlene Gault 650.323.7751 STUNNING REMODELED HOME $1,295,000 a wonderful green garden setting. 5400sf Craftsman on 10,690sf lot. Designed by renowned NEW LISTING! $949,000 MOVE IN CONDITION! $1,500,000 3 BR 2 BA Elegant LR, gourmet kit w/top of the line appli- Heidi Johnson 650.851.2666 architect Steve Pogue. 3 BR 2 BA Charming home on large 7085 sf lot. HW flrs, 3 BR 1 BA Barron Park bright & airy Eichler home nestled on ances, lovely dining area, exquisite mstr BR suite, deck off LR CHARMING NEIGHBORHOOD $2,595,000 Mandana Nejad 650.325.6161 vaulted open beam ceilings, romantic master suite. Extensive a large verdant lot within walking & biking distance of schools, w/views! Award-winning Roy Cloud School 3 BR 2.5 BA Beautifully updated hm on almost one-half ac in HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! $3,250,000 redwood decking. Det 1 car garage. MP Schls. parks, shops & transportation! Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 WDS Glens. Sep liv/din rms, grmt kit + gst cottage w/full ba. 5 BR 4 BA Rare 3/4 acre Menlo Oaks property. Charming Arn Cenedella 650.324.4456 Gwen Luce 650.324.4456 MT CARMEL ON A LARGE LOT $1,058,000 Pvt outdoor patio & landscaped gardens. Spanish style home wraps around a courtyard w/wonderful GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY IN MP. $899,000 DOWNTOWN LIVING! $1,249,000 4 BR 2 BA Country charm on a 12,600 sf lot. Hrdwd flrs, 2 car Jim McCahon & Deborah Kehrberg 650.851.2666 walled garden. Great Menlo Schools. 3 BR 2 BA Bring a paintbrush & build some equity. Quiet 3 BR 2.5 BA Private 2 story brown shingled town home. garage. Interior access to full unfinished walk-out basement. TAHOE STYLE HM 3 YRS OLD $1,849,000 Siobhan O'Sullivan 650.324.4456 street on good size lot. Formal dining room & eat-in kit. 2 car French doors to deck & hot tub, LR w/FP, large dining area + Possible subdivision. Check w/city. 3 BR 2.5 BA Recently built, wonderful Tahoe style 2 story w/ SPACIOUS CAPE COD HOME $2,799,000 garage. Menlo Park Schools. Don't Miss! eating area in updated kitchen. Don't miss! Owen Halliday 650.325.6161 all the amen. including wood flrs, chef's kit, mstr ste, hi ceilings, Sue Crawford 650.324.4456 6 BR 4 BA This exceptional home has all the amenities one David McKeever 650.323.7751 GREAT MT. CARMEL VALUE $749,999 spa, private setting & lge lot. wants! Chef's kit & FR overlook picturesque garden with SPACIOUS DOWNTOWN CONDO $789,000 SPAC, WELL-MAINT TOWN HM $935,000 3 BR 2 BA Hardwood floors 2 car garage tile in kitchen Valerie Trenter 650.323.7751 brick patio, lush lawn & pool. 2 BR 2 BA Vaulted ceilings fireplace, updated kitchen, granite 3 BR 2 BA Hi ceil, lots/lite, hd flrs, new paint, carp, tile in ba, remodeled bathrooms great location close to shops, trans- CENTRAL WOODSIDE $1,750,000 John Alexander 650.323.7751 counters, fresh paint, new carpet uptown living in dwntwn MP. rdwd deck w/trell & bench. A/c, alarm, w/ins blt-ins, well maint, portation, and Caltrain. 3 BR 2 BA Lovely Home w/flowing flr plan, gourmet kit. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING! $1,595,000 Bob Nicholus 650.323.7751 good schls & att gar+carpt Christina Nguyen 650.323.7751 w/granite countertops,fpl,hdwd flrs,crown moldings,pool, 4 BR 2.5 BA New listing! Great family home in Las Lomitas. Deanna Tarr 650.324.4456 garden,mature trees on 1+ acres.Excellent schls. GREAT LOCATION! $749,000 GORGEOUS TOWNHOME! $725,000 Priced below market for some repairs needed. Two story SHARP DOWNTOWN CONDO! $829,000 Enayat Boroumand 650.851.1961 3 BR 2.5 BA Recently remodeled, spacious, detached town 3 BR 2.5 BA Spacious, exquisitely updated. Gorgeous kitchen home on tree-lined street! 2 BR 2 BA Handsome, updated downtown condo. Remodeled home near downtown Menlo. Near train, library, Burgess Park w/ granite, stainless appliances. Grand master suite. LR/DR LISTEN TO BIRDS IN GLENS $1,349,000 Steve Bellumori 650.324.4456 kitchen with breakfast area, LR with fireplace & built-ins. 2 & more! Luxurious master suit. Low HOA dues! open to patio. Inside laundry. 2-car gar. 4 BR 3 BA Very special enticing rebuilt 30's bungalow. parking spaces. Convenient location! NEW LISTING! $1,580,000 Barbara Ellis/Mark Ankenman 650.324.4456 Dan Ziony 650.325.6161 Cathedral ceiling LR w/stone FP, inviting deck, split floor plan 3 BR 2.5 BA European charm with uncompromised luxury in Carol MacCorkle 650.324.4456 w/private master & 4th BR/office. NEW PRICE! $729,000 GORGEOUS TOWNHOME! $629,000 Downtown Menlo Park. 3 BR 2.5 BA Discover this treasure! Totally remodeled and NEW LISTING! $449,000 Carol MacCorkle 650.324.4456 3 BR 2.5 BA Elegant living w/fireplace, lovely eat-in kitchen, Lyn Jason Cobb/Matt Holder 650.324.4456 expanded townhome in back of small complex. Open floor 1 BA Studio/1BA Must See. Lowest priced condo N. of exquiste master suite w/private bath - Close to Atherton. REMODELED WITH OCEAN VIEW $1,299,000 plan, large yard, low dues. Oregon Expwy! Hardwood Flrs, Stainless Steel Appliances, 504 OKEEFE ST $1,499,000 Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 3 BR 3 BA Remodeled home with stunning ocean vu, LR w/ 4 BR 3 BA Beautiful New Construction in the Willows. Built Jackie Copple 650.324.4456 Granite Countertops. Walk to California Ave. hi ceilings & FP. DR opens to large wrap around deck w/spa. Matthew Holder 650.324.4456 by J5 Homes & Designed by Alex Miller-Cole. 2B END UNIT MENLO COMMONS $539,000 SAN CARLOS Beautiful mstr suite, remodeled kit w/great vu Mandana Nejad 650.325.6161 2 BR 2 BA 2BR 2BA Sunny corner tree view complex incl SPACIOUS END UNIT CONDO! $445,000 Valerie Trenter 650.323.7751 SING FAM HM W/LEGAL RENT. $1,399,000 pool/spa rec rm exercise room planned activities close to 2 BR 1 BA Wow!!! A spacious end unit condo in Palo Alto REMODELED W/ FAMILY ROOM $1,289,000 NEW ON MARKET! $1,149,000 4 BR 3 BA Great remodeled home with wood floors, seper- Stanford/shops/transportation 55+ for $445k!!! 4 BR 2.5 BA Totally remodeled home with maple wood floors, 2 BR 2 BA Central Woodside - charming remodeled home on ate dining, lg. living room w/FP, double pane windows, patio, Elizabeth Leathers 650.323.7751 John Spiller 650.324.4456 LR with FP, DR, Chef's Kitchen, bonus room, 2 car garage, sunny level lot. Wonderful spacious back yard with fruit trees. pool & legal rental. Las Lomitas Schools. private patio and yard. White Oaks School. Sought after Woodside Elementary School. Valerie Trenter 650.323.7751 MONTARA PORTOLA VALLEY Valerie Trenter 650.323.7751 Jim McCahon & Deborah Kehrberg 650.851.2666 LUXURY ABOUNDS $1,398,000 SERENE VACANT LOT $35,000 FABULOUS NEW CONSTRUCTION $6,995,000 REMODELED IN WHITE OAKS! $848,000 CENTRAL WOODSIDE $500,000 3 BR 2 BA Luxury abounds-fully updated-double pane Amid trees & heather 12500sf corner Drake & Elm St. 5 BR 4 BA FABULOUS NEW CONSTRUCTION! Stunning 3 BR 1 BA Living room with beam ceilings. New roof, furnace, 1 acre upslope lot w/Bay views. Buyer to verify if land can be windows, rich wood floors. High ceilings. Pristine landscaping. Dimensions 125’x100’, sloped up from St. Elec. & fire hydrant new contemporary home offers magnificent mountain and bathroom, paint & windows. Cherry cabinets in kit. 1 car improved, requires septic system only. Woodside Elementary Sparkling pool. Resurfaced wide green lawns. avail. Cabrillo Unified Schools. valley views. To be completed by Fall 2008. garage. Large Lot. School K-8. Pamela Nietert 650.325.6161 Celia Bella 650.325.6161 Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Arvada Darnell 650.325.6161 Steven Lessard 650.851.2666

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1305 Crane Street E legant executive style town home set in a private gated complex just 1 ½ blocks to downtown Menlo Park. Spacious remodeled 2,000+/- sf floor plan offers fine finishes throughout. 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths Hardwood floors, central AC Gourmet kitchen with center Attached two-car garage island & breakfast room Private patio and gardens Offered at $1,475,000 SHERRY BUCOLO 650.207.9909 [email protected] www.1305CraneStreet.com apr.com | PALO ALTO | 578 University Avenue | 650.323.1111

NEW PRICE BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED COUNTRY HOME 234 BONITA ROAD,PORTOLA VALLEY A tranquil setting of 1/3+/- acre surrounds this recently remodeled, light-filled home.

• 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths • Approx. one third acre lot • Remodeled kitchen • Dedicated office with built-ins and private balcony • Sport court •Excellent schools New Price $1,699,000

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Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County (Cheapestees.com), 1400 Rollins Office. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on 6/13/2008. (Almanac July 2, 9, 16, Road, Burlingame, CA 94010: Giant NAME(S): El Buenarte, 668 Cedar 23, 2008) Marketing, LLC, 1400 Rollins Road, Street, #14, San Carlos, CA 94070 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Burlingame, CA 94010 This business is FILED IN SAN MATEO COUNTY ON: File No. 227848 being conducted by a Limited Liability 5/10/2007 UNDER FILE NO. 493988 The following individual(s) is (are) doing Company. Registrant began transacting REGISTRANT’S NAME(S): Veronica Public Notices business as, Valencia Services, 960 business under the fictitious business Josefina Sanchez-Tovar, 743 El Camino Emerald Hill Rd., Redwood City, CA name(s) listed herein on 6/20/2003. Real, #22, Burlingame, CA 94010 THIS 94061: Francisco Valencia, 960 Emerald This statement was filed with the BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY Hill Rd., Redwood City, CA 94061 This County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo an individual. This statement was filed business is being conducted by an indi- County on June 25, 2008. (Almanac with the County Clerk Recorder of San 995 Fictitious Name ness is being conducted by an individual. The following individual(s) is (are) doing vidual. Registrant began transacting busi- July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008) Mateo County on 6/24/2008. (Almanac Registrant began transacting business business as, Kimball Group, 147 ness under the fictitious business name(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 7/16, 23, 30, 8/6, 2008) Statement under the fictitious business name(s) Hedge Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025: listed herein on N/A. This statement was STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME listed herein on N/A. This statement was Infodynamics, LLC, 147 Hedge Road, filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of File No. 227839 STATEMENT STATEMENT filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business is San Mateo County on June 23, 2008. The following individual(s) is (are) doing File No. 228032 File No. 227272 San Mateo County on May 20, 2008. being conducted by a Limited Liability (Almanac July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2008) business as, Accurate Solar Power, The following individual(s) is (are) doing The following individual(s) is (are) doing (Almanac June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2008) Company. Registrant began transacting FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 3515-B Edison Way, Menlo Park, CA business as, Dahlia Beauty Spa, 1100 business as, Tradistone, 3611 Haven FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME business under the fictitious business STATEMENT 94025: Newdoll Enterprises, LLC, Park Place, Suite #50, San Mateo, CA Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025: Ecco, STATEMENT name(s) listed herein on 6/10/08. This File No. 227867 3515-B Edison Way, Menlo Park, CA 94403: Loc K. Tran, 34211 Siward Inc., 653 Maybell Ave., Palo Alto, CA File No. 227721 statement was filed with the County The following individual(s) is (are) doing 94025 This business is being con- Dr., Fremont, CA 94555 This business 94306, California This business is being The following individual(s) is (are) Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on business as, Schenone Insurance ducted by a Limited Liability Company. is being conducted by an individual. conducted by a Corporation. Registrant doing business as, NoRayMe, 619 June 13, 2008. (Almanac July 2, 9, 16, Service, 883 Santa Cruz Ave., #200, Registrant began transacting business Registrant began transacting business began transacting business under the Woodland Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025: 23, 2008) Menlo Park, CA 94025: Gary Schenone, under the fictitious business name(s) under the fictitious business name(s) fictitious business name(s) listed herein Francesca Freedman, 619 Woodland FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 6514 Gillis, San Jose, CA 95120 This listed herein on 6/11/2008. This listed herein on N/A. This statement on N/A. This statement was filed with Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025 This STATEMENT business is being conducted by an statement was filed with the County was filed with the County Clerk- the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo business is being conducted by an File No. 227846 individual. Registrant began transacting Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on Recorder of San Mateo County on July County on May 20, 2008. (Almanac June individual. Registrant began transacting The following individual(s) is (are) doing business under the fictitious business June 23, 2008. (Almanac July 9, 16, 7, 2008. (Almanac July 16, 23, 30, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2008) business under the fictitious business business as, Un-Tied Artists, 2995 name(s) listed herein on 6/24/08. This 23, 30, 2008) August 6, 2008) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME name(s) listed herein on N/A. This Woodside Road, #400, Woodside, CA statement was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT STATEMENT statement was filed with the County 94062: Audrey & Gary Billerbeck, 2995 Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on STATEMENT File No. 228053 File No. 227560 Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on Woodside Road, #400, Woodside, CA June 24, 2008. (Almanac July 2, 9, 16, File No. 227782 The following individual(s) is (are) doing The following individual(s) is (are) June 17, 2008. (Almanac June 25, July 94062 This business is being con- 23, 2008) The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as, 888 Ristorante Italiano, 888 doing business as, Maryknoll Alumnae 2, 9, 16, 2008) ducted by Husband & Wife. Registrant FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT business as, A Wing and a Prayer Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070: Association, 1335 Garden Lane, Menlo FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME began transacting business under the File No. 227712 Perfumes, 2317 Sharon Road, Menlo Vincent A. Maddalena, 20 Los Robles Park, CA 94025: Maryknoll Alumnae STATEMENT fictitious business name(s) listed herein The following individual(s) is (are) doing Park, CA 94025: Jane Lubin Cate, Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025; Stephanie Association This business is being File No. 227780 on 6/1/2008. This statement was business as, Charlebois Farm LLC, 100 2317 Sharon Road, Menlo Park, CA D. LaPado, 996 Meridian Ave., #53, San conducted by an Unincorporated The following individual(s) is (are) filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Ansel Lane, Menlo Park, CA 94025: 94025 This business is being con- Jose, CA 95126; Vito Bellantuono, 996 Association. Registrant began trans- doing business as, GC’s Tasting Cafe San Mateo County on June 23, 2008. Charlebois Farm LLC, 738 Loma Court, ducted by an individual. Registrant Meridian Ave., #53, San Jose, CA 95126 acting business under the fictitious and Specialty Market, 657 Oak Grove (Almanac July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2008)) Redwood City, CA 94062 This business began transacting business under This business is being conducted by a business name(s) listed herein on Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025: GC’s FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME is being conducted by a Limited Liability the fictitious business name(s) listed General Partnership. Registrant began 6/15/1980. This statement was filed Tasting Cafe and Specialty Market LLC, STATEMENT Company. Registrant began transacting herein on 6/1/08. This statement was transacting business under the fictitious with the County Clerk-Recorder of 657 Oak Grove Avenue, Menlo Park, File No. 227680 business under the fictitious business filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of business name(s) listed herein on N/A. San Mateo County on June 6, 2008. CA 94025 This business is being con- The following individual(s) is (are) name(s) listed herein on 3/22/08. This San Mateo County on June 20, 2008. This statement was filed with the County (Almanac June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2008) ducted by a Limited Liability Company. doing business as, Roger Sundahl & statement was filed with the County (Almanac July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008) Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on Registrant began transacting business Associates, 1300 University Drive, Ste. Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT July 8, 2008. (Almanac July 16, 23, 30, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Aug 6, 2008) STATEMENT under the fictitious business name(s) 1B, Menlo Park, CA 94025: DiPandini June 16, 2008. (Almanac July 2, 9, 16, OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. 227274 listed herein on N/A. This statement was Ovens, Inc., 1300 University Drive, Ste. 23, 2008) NAME The following individual(s) is (are) doing filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of 1B, Menlo Park, CA 94025 California FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has/have business as, Pond Doctor, 423 Oconnor San Mateo County on June 20, 2008. This business is being conducted by a STATEMENT abandoned the use of the fictitious Street, Apt. D, Menlo Park, CA 94025: (Almanac July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2008) Corporation. Registrant began transact- File No. 227887 business name(s). 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the Hall of Justice and Records, 400 NOTICE OF SALE Registration Systems, INC. As Nominee, County Center, Redwood City, CA, as Beneficiary, Will Sell At Public Auction Fidelity National Title Company, as duly Notice is hereby given, pursuant to sec- To The Highest Bidder For Cash (pay- appointed trustee, will sell, at public tions 21700 - 21716 of the California able at time of sale in lawful money of auction to the highest bidder, in lawful Business and Professions Code, known the United States, by cash, a cashier's money of the United States, all pay- as the California Self-Service Storage check drawn by a state or national bank, able at the time of sale, the following Facility Act, that the undersigned, a check drawn by a state or federal Public Notices ALL ABOARD MINI STORAGE will sell credit union, or a check drawn by a described property situated in San Mateo County, California: 2253 Addison at public auction on July 24, 2008 at state or federal savings and loan asso- Ave,, East Palo Alto, CA 94303 - APN(s) 1:30pm. at 1520 WILLOW RD., MENLO ciation, savings association, or savings 063-171-350. The Trustee disclaims PARK, CA 94025 the following personal bank specified in section 5102 of the property, household goods, business Financial Code and authorized to do busi- any liability for any incorrectness of the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest unpaid balance and other charges: property and/or vehicle to wit: ness in this state). At: At the Marshall PUBLIC NOTICES the street address and other common thereon, fees, charges and expenses $595,686.30 The purported property St. entrance to the Hall of Justice and continued from page 35 of the Trustee for the total amount (at address is: 2359 OAKWOOD DR PALO designation, if any, shown herein. Said Unit 340- VYRON ANN WILTZ aka Records, 400 County Center, Redwood the time of the initial publication of the ALTO, CA 94303 Assessors Parcel No. Sale will be made without covenant or VYRON A WILTZ aka VYRON WILTZ - 2 City, CA, all right, title and interest con- Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to 063-172-310-3 The undersigned Trustee warranty, express or implied, regarding Suitcases, Clothing, Approx. 6 Boxes, veyed to and now held by it under said 997 All Other Legals be set forth below. The amount may be disclaims any liability for any incorrect- title, possession or encumbrances, to Approx. 12 Bags, Misc. Personal and Deed of Trust in the property situated greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY ness of the property address or other pay the remaining unpaid balance of the Household items in said County, California describing TSG No.: 3689674 TS No.: MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE common designation, if any, shown here- obligations secured by and pursuant the land therein: Lot 15, block 24, as 20089019201997 FHA/VA/PMI No.: TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RETIELI in. If no street address or other common to the power of sale contained in that Unit 345- VYRON ANN WILTZ aka designated on the map entitled “ Tract Notice Of Trustee’s Sale YOU ARE IN V TAVUKI AND JALE TAVUKI, AS JOINT designation is shown, directions to the certain Deed of Trust (together with VYRON A WILTZ aka VYRON WILTZ - 2 No. 1, block s 18 to 35 Belle Haven DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, TENANTS Recorded: 06/19/2007 location of the property may be obtained any modifications thereto), executed by Suitcases, Toys, Clothing/Bedding, City in the County of San Mateo”, which DATED 7/24/2007 UNLESS YOU TAKE as Instrument No. 2007-093730 in by sending a written request to the Petra Maria Berumen a single woman, Approx. 1 Boxes, Approx. 15 Bags, map filed in the office of the Recorder ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, book xxx, page xxx of Official Records beneficiary within 10 days of the date of as trustor, and recorded June 7, 2006, Misc. Personal Items of the County of San Mateo, State of IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. in the Office of the Recorder of San first publication of this Notice of Sale. If as Instrument Number 2006-084609 in California on May 28, 1932 in book 20 IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF Mateo County, California; Date of Sale: the Trustee is unable to convey title for Book N/A Page N/A of official records Said sale is for the purpose of satisfy- of maps at pages 5, 6 and 7. The prop- THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING 7/29/2008 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: any reason, the successful bidder's sole in the office of the Recorder of San ing lien of the undersigned for storage erty heretofore described is being sold AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of and exclusive remedy shall be the return Mateo County, CA The total amount of fees, advertising, and lien costs. The "as is". The street address and other A LAWYER. On 7/29/2008 at 12:30 PM Justice and Records, 400 County Center, of monies paid to the Trustee, and the the unpaid balance of the obligations undersigned reserves the right to common designation, if any, of the real First American Loanstar Trustee Services, Redwood City, CA Amount of unpaid bal- successful bidder shall have no further secured by the property to be sold and refuse any and all bids. All rights to property described above is purported as duly appointed Trustee under and ance and other charges: $629,339.30 recourse. Date: 7/5/2008 Quality Loan reasonable estimated costs, expenses damages by reason of a deficiency on to be: 1312 Hills Avenue, Menlo Park, The purported property address is: 2230 Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded and advances at the time of the initial this resale and incidental damages, and CA 94025. The undersigned Trustee 08/09/2007, as Instrument No. 2007- EUCLID AVENUE EAST PALO ALTO, CA Diego, CA 92101 (619) 645-7711 For publication of this Notice of Trustee's any and all other appropriate remedies disclaims any liability for any incorrect- 119948, in book , page , of Official 94303 Assessors Parcel No. 063-302- NON SALE information only Sale Line: Sale is estimated to be $630,457.46 are hereby reserved. ness of the street address and other Records in the office of the County 420 The undersigned Trustee disclaims (714) 573-1965 or Login to: www. common designation, if any, shown provided, however, prepayment premi- Recorder of San Mateo County, State of any liability for any incorrectness of the priorityposting.com Reinstatement Dated this 1 day of July, 2008 herein. Said sale will be made, but California. Executed by: Pili Finau, will sell property address or other common des- Line: (619) 645-7711 ext 3704 Susan ums, accrued interest and advances, without covenant or warranty, expressed at public auction to highest bidder for ignation, if any, shown herein. If no street Hurley, Trustee Sale Officer If you have fees and any additional sums due under James O'Brien Auctions or implied, regarding title, possession, cash, cashier's check/cash equivalent address or other common designation is previously been discharged through the terms of the Note will increase this State License Bond #158525941 or encumbrances, to pay the remaining or other form of payment authorized shown, directions to the location of the bankruptcy, you may have been released figure prior to sale. Beneficiary's bid at (951) 681-4113 principal sum of the note(s) secured by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale property may be obtained by sending a of personal liability for this loan in which said sale may include all or part of said by said Deed of Trust, with interest in lawful money of the United States) At written request to the beneficiary within case this letter is intended to exercise amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee Dates Published July 9, 2008 and July thereon, as provided in said note(s), the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of 10 days of the date of first publication the note holder's rights against the real will accept a cashier's check drawn 16, 2008 advances, if any, under the terms of the Justice and Records, 400 County Center, of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is property only. This notice is sent for the on a state or national bank, a check Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges Redwood City, CA All right, title and inter- unable to convey title for any reason, the purpose of collecting a debt. This firm drawn by a state or federal credit union By: Betty L. Ascensao Agent for Owner and expenses of the Trustee and of the est conveyed to and now held by it under successful bidder's sole and exclusive is attempting to collect a debt on behalf or a check drawn by a state or federal (Published in the Almanac 7/9, 16, trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to said Deed of Trust in the property situ- remedy shall be the return of monies paid of the holder and owner of the note. Any savings and loan association, savings 2008) wit: $472,244.15 (Estimated) Accrued ated in said County and State described to the Trustee, and the successful bidder information obtained by or provided to association or savings bank specified in interest and additional advances, if any, as: As more fully described in the above shall have no further recourse. Date: this firm or the creditor will be used for Section 5102 of the California Financial will increase this figure prior to sale. The mentioned Deed of Trust APN# 063- 7/9/2008 Quality Loan Service Corp. that purpose. As required by law, you Code and authorized to do business Trustee Sale No. 08-6974 Loan No. beneficiary under said Deed of Trust 088-220-7 The street address and other 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 are hereby notified that a negative credit in California, or other such funds as 0085876258 Title Order No. APN heretofore executed and delivered to common designation, if any, of the real (619) 645-7711 For NON SALE informa- report reflecting on your credit record may be acceptable to the trustee. In 055-352-150 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S the undersigned a written Declaration property described above is purported tion only Sale Line: (714) 573-1965 may be submitted to a credit report the event tender other than cash is SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A of Default and Demand for Sale, and a to be: 2568 Fordham St , East Palo Alto, or Login to: www.priorityposting.com agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of accepted, the Trustee may withhold the DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/12/2005. written Notice of Default and Election Reinstatement Line: (619) 645-7711 ext your credit obligations. P428582 7/9, CA 94303 The undersigned Trustee dis- issuance of the Trustee's Deed Upon UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO to Sell. The Undersigned caused said claims any liability for any incorrectness 3704 Susan Hurley, Trustee Sale Officer 7/16, 07/23/2008 (Published in the Sale until funds become available to the PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE Notice of Default and Election to Sell of the street address and other common If you have previously been discharged Almanac 7/9, 16, 23, 2008) payee or endorsee as a matter of right. SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED to be recorded in the county where designation, if any, shown herein. Said through bankruptcy, you may have been Trustee's Sale Number: 08-01021-3 AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF the real property is located and more released of personal liability for this loan The property offered for sale excludes sale will be made, but without covenant Loan No. 0021662978 Title Order THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, than three months have elapsed since or warranty, expressed or implied, regard- in which case this letter is intended to all funds held on account by the property No. 41-02446-t Notice of Trustee's YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On such recordation. Date: 7/2/2008 Old ing title, possession, or encumbrances, exercise the note holder's rights against receiver, if applicable. Dated as of: July Sale YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER 7/29/2008 at 12:30PM, Old Republic Republic Default Management Services, to pay the remaining principal sum of the the real property only. This notice is sent 9, 2008 Fidelity National Title Company, A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 30, Default Management Services, a Division a Division of Old Republic National Title note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, for the purpose of collecting a debt. This Trustee 209 Kearny Street, 2nd Floor, of Old Republic National Title Insurance Insurance Company, as Trustee Esther 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO with interest thereon, as provided in said firm is attempting to collect a debt on San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 263- Company as the duly appointed Trustee Valenzuela, Assistant Vice President Old PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE note(s), advances, under the terms of behalf of the holder and owner of the 4300 By: Tamara Banez, Authorized under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Republic Default Management Services said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and note. Any information obtained by or SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED Signature Sale information can be Recorded on 01/25/2005 as Instrument 600 City Parkway West, Ste. 610, expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts provided to this firm or the creditor will AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF obtained on line at www.priorityposting. No. 2005-011753 of official records in Orange, CA 92868 For Sale Information created by said Deed of Trust. The total be used for that purpose. As required by THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU com automated sales information please the Office of the Recorder of San Mateo Contact: Priority Posting and Publishing amount of the unpaid balance of the law, you are hereby notified that a nega- SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July call 714-573-1965 P427129 7/9, 7/16, County, California, executed by: Robert (714) 573-1965 P436941 7/9, 7/16, obligation secured by the property to be tive credit report reflecting on your credit 29, 2008, at Twelve Thirty PM (12:30 07/23/2008 (Published in the Almanac Vilches and Julieta Vilches, husband and 07/23/2008 (Published in the Almanac sold and reasonable estimated costs, record may be submitted to a credit PM), At the Marshall St. entrance to 7/9, 16, 23, 2008) wife as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic 7/9, 16, 23, 2008) expenses and advances at the time of the report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms initial publication of the Notice of Sale is of your credit obligations. P431771 7/9, $495,400.48 The beneficiary under said 7/16, 07/23/2008 (Published in the Deed of Trust heretofore executed and Almanac 7/9, 16, 23, 2008) delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for TS # CA-08-149098-SH Loan # Sale, and a written Notice of Default and 0046447421 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S Election to Sell. The undersigned caused SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A said Notice of Default and Election to sell DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/11/2007. to be recorded in the County where the UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO We handle all your real property is located. Date: 7/9/2008 PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE First American Title Insurance Company SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED First American LoanStar Trustee Services AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF 3 First American Way Santa Ana, CA THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU LEGAL 92707 First American Loanstar Trustee SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public Services may be acting as a debt col- auction sale to the highest bidder for lector attempting to collect a debt. Any cash, cashier's check drawn on a state information obtained will be used for that or national bank, check drawn by a state publishing needs purpose. Original document signed by or federal credit union, or a check drawn Authorized Agent Chet Sconyers - For by a state or federal savings and loan Trustee's Sale Information Please Call association, or savings association, or • NOTICES OF PETITION TO (714) 573-1965 P432430 7/9, 7/16, savings bank specified in Section 5102 07/23/2008 (Published in the Almanac of the Financial Code and authorized to 7/9, 16, 23, 2008) do business in this state, will be held ADMINISTER ESTATE by duly appointed trustee. The sale will TS # CA-08-149818-SH Loan # be made, but without covenant or war- 0046649000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S ranty, expressed or implied, regarding SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A title, possession, or encumbrances, to • PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/12/2007. pay the remaining principal sum of the UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD with interest and late charges thereon, • TRUSTEE’S SALE AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN as provided in the note(s), advances, EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF under the terms of the Deed of Trust, THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU interest thereon, fees, charges and • RESOLUTIONS SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public expenses of the Trustee for the total auction sale to the highest bidder for amount (at the time of the initial publica- cash, cashier's check drawn on a state tion of the Notice of Sale) reasonably or national bank, check drawn by a state estimated to be set forth below. The • BID NOTICES or federal credit union, or a check drawn amount may be greater on the day of by a state or federal savings and loan sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID association, or savings association, or LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. • LIEN SALE savings bank specified in Section 5102 Trustor(s): ANDRES B SOLIS, A MARRIED of the Financial Code and authorized to MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE do business in this state, will be held PROPERTY Recorded: 06/20/2007 by duly appointed trustee. The sale will as Instrument No. 2007-093905 in be made, but without covenant or war- book xxx, page xxx of Official Records ranty, expressed or implied, regarding in the Office of the Recorder of San title, possession, or encumbrances, to Mateo County, California; Date of Sale: pay the remaining principal sum of the 7/29/2008 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall with interest and late charges thereon, as of Justice and Records, 400 County 854-2626 provided in the note(s), advances, under Center, Redwood City, CA Amount of July 16, 2008 ■ The Almanac ■ 39 36 Melanie Lane Saturday COLDWELL BANKER californiamoves.com

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