It's a Menlo Park Landmark That Serves up a Slice of Nostalgia Along With

& New restaurants, recipe ideas, and profiles of local chefs. ■ March 7, 2007

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Ann’s Coffee Shop It’s a Menlo Park landmark that serves up a slice of nostalgia along with your pie

By Jane Knoerle Almanac Lifestyles Editor day, meatloaf on Wednesday, leg of lamb on Thursday and Saturday, spaghetti on Thursday, baked hash and downtown Menlo Park you can dine on creamed tuna on toast on Friday, and roast turkey with In oysters and escargot, sushi and sashimi, dressing on Saturday. The menu has remained the pastries and profiteroles, but there’s only one place that same since Mr. Pappas took over the restaurant. features creamed tuna on toast. Ann’s is open for breakfast and lunch Monday That would be Ann’s Coffee Shop, which has through Saturday. Breakfast is served all day. Saturday been serving Menlo Park since 1946. Ann’s has gone is the busiest day of the week. “It’s crazy in here,” says through several ownership changes since Ann Gilbert Nick. started the business. Pete Pappas, who has been in the Despite the craziness, the longtime servers are restaurant business for 50 years, bought the place in friendly and efficient. A recent lunch order arrived in 1992. His son, Nick, is general manager and cousin five minutes and Rosalie Sanchez, our waitress, came Danny Kevetos runs the kitchen in back. by to refill my coffee cup frequently. Eddie Mejia, who worked at the original Ann’s and A coffee shop isn’t really about coffee. For that, walk is still there after 40 years, shows up at 6:30 a.m. to down a couple of blocks to Peet’s. The coffee at Ann’s start soups of the day, fix the pot roast and bake pies. is served in classic thick white china cups. No lattes or He makes five varieties from scratch, including a lus- espresso here. It’s good coffee like your mom used to cious coconut cream, peach, and apple — made with Photos by Veronica Weber make when Maxwell House Coffee sold for 69 cents a fresh apples. During the holidays, he makes mince Anne Biller, above, serves a hamburger to a counter customer at Ann’s pound. At Ann’s, a cup sells for $1.75. Coffee Shop. A slice of coconut cream pie and a cup of coffee are a pies. Come spring, it’s time for rhubarb pie. Folks rave popular afternoon treat at the downtown eatery. On a recent visit I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich about the rhubarb pie, even those who say they don’t with tomato ($5.85). It came with a choice of potato like rhubarb. salad, cole slaw, green salad, Jello or potato chips. The To walk into Ann’s is a step back in time. It’s 1950, when cards are not accepted. He schmoozes with the customers, sandwich was tasty — plain old American cheese with lots coffee shops were on every corner. Diners sit at the Formica many of whom are regulars. “We have some who come in of tomato slices on rye bread. counter or in high-backed orange vinyl booths that over- every day, even twice a day,” says Mr. Pappas. “One lady On a later visit, I had the hot turkey sandwich with mashed look busy Santa Cruz Avenue. The walls are adorned with comes in at 11:20 a.m. every day. On Thursday, she always potatoes and gravy ($8.50). It was real turkey and there was huge paintings of animals, among other things, that echo orders spaghetti to take home.” lots of it. The pale gravy was good, but a dash of Kitchen the yellow, orange and brown color theme. Nobody knows Nick’s godfather, George Pappas, also presides at the cash Bouquet would have given it a more appealing color. their origin. They’ve been there since Mr. Pappas bought the register. My companion ordered the cheese omelet, which was fine, place. The bright orange menu holds no surprises. Entrees are Nick Pappas presides at the cash register, where credit roast pork on Monday, corned beef and cabbage on Tues- See ANN’S, page 31

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Photo by Veronica Weber No one knows where these large paintings of birds and animals originated, but they’ve been hanging on the First Baptist Church walls at Ann’s since Pete Pappas bought the place in 1992. Of Menlo Park

‘It’s a piece of Americana, Menlo Park-style’ “A small Church with a big HEART” Worship celebration 11:00 Sunday ANN’S whole banana added. Flegel’s are all businesses that have Sunday School and Bible Study 9:30 continued from page 29 The menu also includes the soup passed the 50-year mark. Sound Biblical Teaching, Drama, Music, Retreats of the day, salads, sandwich plates, Drop in Ann’s early in the morn- Children’s Ministry, Home of New Beginnings Preschool but the best part was the side of cold sandwiches, lo-cal plates and ing and you’ll see old cronies who (650) 323 8544 crispy hash brown potatoes. They desserts. How long has it been get together for coffee and con- 1100 Middle Ave@Arbor (near Safeway) were grilled to a golden brown and since you’ve seen a lo-cal plate fea- versation. At lunch, you might sit www.firstbaptist.com I helped her finish every bite. turing a jumbo hamburger patty next to women who have known The mince pie was fine, with a with cottage cheese and tomato each other since school days at St. Palo Alto New Church Welcomes You! thin, flaky crust and rich filling. ($7.25)? Joseph’s. On Saturday, catch the Worshiping the LORD God Jesus Christ Regulars know that Ann’s is one Many of the shops that once dad who is taking the kids out for Services 4 pm, 1st & 3rd Sundays - Next: March 18 of the few places left where you can lined Santa Cruz Avenue are gone, breakfast. California & Bryant, Palo Alto (at First Baptist Church) Currently: Systematic Study of The TEN COMMANDMENTS order mince pie. replaced by chi-chi boutiques Ann’s: It’s a piece of Americana, Mar. 18 `Our Spiritual Inheritance’ Rev. Mark Perry When he’s not too busy, Nick and upscale restaurants. Old-tim- Menlo Park-style. A April 1 ‘Be A Life Giver’ Rev. Erik Sandstrom Pappas likes to make the milk- ers recall Sprouse-Reitz five-and- Touch the Heart • Feed the Mind • Serve the Neighbor shakes ($4.25). “The thicker, the dime, Stevens Fabrics, Consumer Ann’s Coffee Shop is located at 772 A NEW CHRISTIANITY [email protected] better,” he says. They come in Market, Clifford’s Drugs, Pink Santa Cruz Ave., in Menlo Park. It Search ‘Swedenborg’ on fogster.com chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Pastry Shop, Harry’s Juvenile and is open Monday through Saturday To include your Church in Inspirations For $4.50 you can have a banana the Children’s Bootery. Ann’s, from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Telephone: contact Blanca Yoc at 650-326-8210 ext. 221 • e-mail [email protected] shake: same ingredients, with a Menlo Florist (next door), and 322-0043.

“When you PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE InformationalInformational Meetings Amending City of Menlo Park MeetingsMar. 7 - Wed. don’t want Master Fee Schedule 4:45PM; RSVP Mar. 7 - Wed. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Feb.4:45PM; 21 -RSVP Wed. just anybody Menlo Park, California, will hold a Public Hearing to consider amend- [kindergarten only, 650-424-1221] ing the City’s Master Fee Schedule concerning proposed changes in fees for the following departments: Community Services, Library, Emerson Learning--our inno- working on Police, Community Development and Public Works. The amounts of James Briggs vative approach to a classic the proposed fees are based on information which will be available Director education--brings out the to the public at least 10 days in advance of this Public Hearing at 650-424-1267 extraordinary in every student. your car!” the Finance Department. [email protected] NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of • Superior Academic Preparation • TIRES • ALIGNMENTS the City of Menlo Park will hold this Public Hearing on Tuesday, 2800 W. Bayshore Road • Emphasis on Thinking Skills & Personal Values • SHOCKS • BRAKES March 20, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., or as near as possible thereafter, in Palo Alto, CA 94303 the City Council Chambers of the City of Menlo Park, Civic Center • International Curriculum (Chinese, Spanish) - 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, California, at which time and place • Cultivation of Gifts & Talents interested persons may appear and be heard thereon. Also: • Individualized Montessori Curriculum NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that “if you challenge Hacienda School- • Year-Round, Full-Day Program this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues Pleasanton you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this HeadsUp! Child notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Menlo Development Centers- EMERSON 2115 El Camino Real Park at, or prior to, the Public Hearing”. Palo Alto • San Jose • Pleasanton Redwood City SCHOOL DATED: February 28, 2007 www.headsup.org Cultivating Astonishing Potential! /s/ SILVIA M. VONDERLINDEN, City Clerk 650.365.0280 Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC on March 7, 14, 2007. March 7, 2007 ■ The Almanac ■ 31 NEWS OF LOCAL PEOPLE AND EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY Atherton couple organizes celebrity ballroom competition By Jane Knoerle Almanac Lifestyles Editor beautiful site, very elegant,” says Ms. Gore. The highlight of the competition on Saturday, arbara Gore of Atherton has a new venture. March 10, will be a performance by U.S. finalists On Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11, she Anna Mikhed and Victor Fung, who performed Band partner Glenn Weiss are putting on the on “Dancing With the Stars.” City Lights Ball, a ballroom dance competition “Victor is going to be the next U.S. champion. and show, at the Regency Center Ballroom in San He’s number two right now,” says Ms. Gore. Francisco. Also on Saturday evening, Anna Trebunskaya Ms. Gore started dancing as a hobby six years will perform with Pavlo Barsuk, her professional ago. She has a background of 22 years in sales and Latin partner. Anna will be remembered by fans as marketing management in the software and online Jerry Rice’s partner on “Dancing With the Stars.” services arena. She now dances as an amateur in the Sunday’s evening show will feature several cou- pro-am ballroom dancing division competition. ples, including Erica Ridgeway of San Jose and her Her dancing partner is 10-time U.S. Interna- partner, Andrea Faraci from Milan, who are U.S. tional Standard Ballroom Dancing champion National Amateur Standard finalists. Daytime Victor Veyrasset. competitions will cover juniors (the youngest is She met Mr. Weiss two years ago when she signed 4), professionals dancing with amateurs, forma- up for dance lessons with him at the Starlite Dance tion teams and solo performances. About 200 Club in Sunnyvale. A child prodigy in dance in dancers are expected to take part. Denmark, Glenn Weiss, 48, was twice named There are two shows daily: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and world champion in standard ballroom dancing. He evening shows starting at 6 p.m. Tickets range from retired as a competitive dancer when in his 20s. $20 for the daytime show, general admission, to Today he provides ballroom choreography for $45 for table seats for the evening performances. the Fox television show, “So You Think You Can Ms. Gore is a real believer in ballroom danc- Dance.” He is an international dance judge and ing. “I’d love to figure out a way to get more has trained many champion competitors. He people into dancing. Dance competition is a lot teaches both group and individual lessons at the more popular in Europe, where it’s taught in the Starlite Dance Club, and Ms. Gore is his assistant. schools. Denmark is a perfect example. There it’s “I’m Vanna,” she says. “I don’t say anything.” accepted as a sport, like soccer.” In this country it is being embraced by students Diamonds and bubble gum at the college level. There are ballroom dancing The Atherton couple’s romance began over clubs at both Berkeley and Stanford. bubble gum. “I love bubble gum,” says Ms. Gore. Barbara Gore recommends dancing for those “in She also likes beautiful jewelry. One day when she transition,” who are dealing with a loss or divorce. walked into the room blowing a huge bubble, Mr. “It’s a great way to meet others on a casual basis, Weiss said to a friend, “She’s funny. Diamonds no strings attached. Just fun and diversion.” and bubble gum. I like that.” Don’t think you have to be young and lithe to Organizing the City Lights Ball is the couple’s dance either, says Ms. Gore, who sees folks in their first business venture together. They bought the 80s and 90s still twirling around the dance floor. rights to the competition from a friend who was “All you need to dance is a love of music.” retiring to have a baby. This is the 11th year for the To purchase tickets for the City Lights Ball, call Glenn Weiss and Barbara Gore of Atherton are the new organizers of ball, which is held at the Regency Center Ballroom the ticket office at 520-4905 or go to www.city- the City Lights Ball ballroom dance competition. at 1300 Van Ness Ave. in San Francisco. “It’s just a lightsball.com. A Local authors at Kepler’s book club mixer

A chance to schmooze with ■ AROUND TOWN A talk by Mr. Simon will be given local authors, share staff book 30 minutes before the concert. club recommendations and new book favorites, enjoy dessert and Kepler’s is in Menlo Center at Fashion show benefits maybe take home a “goody bag” 1010 El Camino Real. To attend, will highlight book club night R.S.V.P. to [email protected]. breast health project Monday, March 12, at Kepler’s The Community Breast Health bookstore in Menlo Park. Free concert Project will hold its annual fash- Local authors, from left, Jack Bowen, Lalita Tademy and Barry Eisler will Clark Kepler will host the ion show March 17 at the Sofitel be among those on hand for book club night at Kepler’s on March 12. evening, which begins at 6:45 in Portola Valley Hotel in Redwood City. This p.m. with a reception for local The San Francisco Chamber year’s theme is “Fit for Life Goes breast cancer survivor, and her 81st Junior League of San Fran- authors Lalita Tademy, Barry Orchestra, directed by Ben- to the Tropics.” surgeon, Dr. Ellen Mahoney. cisco fashion show to be held Eisler, Firoozeh Dumas, Lolly jamin Simon, will present a Breast cancer survivors will Since it was founded 13 years Saturday, March 24, at the Fair- Winston, Keith Raffle, Jack free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, model tropical fashions from ago, it has raised more than $8.7 mont Hotel in San Francisco. Bowen and Betty Auchard. March 11, at Valley Presbyterian 4 Clothing and Calla in Menlo million. Ms. Leylegian will also model Presentations will take place Church, 945 Portola Road in Park; and Tommy Bahama, Har- Tickets are on sale for $250 per in the show. between 7:30 and 9 p.m., with Portola Valley. old’s, Lucy, and Brighton Col- person. For more information, The theme of the event, which a chance to “meet and greet” Titled “Violin and Viola Vir- lectibles in the Stanford Shop- call Sophie Messer at 326-6299, includes both luncheon and authors and staff between 9 and tuosity,” the concert will feature ping Center. ext. 17. evening shows, is “Postcards 10 p.m. violinist Axel Strauss and violist Media personality and breast from The City.” Fashions will be “Goody bags” will be given to Madeline Prager. The concert cancer activist Renel Brooks- Junior League provided by Macy’s. the first 100 guests. There will also will include works by J.S. Bach Moon will emcee the program. Tickets are $125 for the lun- be a raffle with such prizes as a free and Igor Stravinsky, as well The Community Breast fashion show cheon, $185 for the evening dessert catered for your book club, as the world premier of Kurt Health Project was founded by Debra Leylegian of Atherton party. Tickets may be purchased or author call-ins to book groups. Rohde’s latest opus for viola. Jill Friedenrich of Atherton, a is the model chairman for the online at www.jlsf.org.

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Lorry Lokey pledges $33 million for stem cell research center Lorry Lokey of Atherton, has release. Pizzo said: “Because of this exciting time in science and an average of 17,000 corporate pledged a minimum of $33 “The important thing to wonderful gift, we will be able medicine, and I am deeply and academic press releases each million to build a home for me is that stem cells might to proceed with planning the appreciative to Larry Lokey for month. Stanford University’s not only extend life, space and facilities to house his confidence in us and his When Mr. Lokey sold Busi- Institute for Stem but also improve the superb faculty and foster the support for Stanford.” ness Wire last year, it was Cell Biology and quality of life, as so process of basic discovery that Mr. Lokey is a 1949 Stan- valued at more than $500 mil- Regenerative Medi- many people suffer ultimately leads to the trans- ford journalism graduate. He lion. cine, the university in their later years,” lation of this knowledge to had worked on the Stanford Mr. Lokey told Stanford he announced Feb. 27. Mr. Lokey said. “But improve the lives of patients Daily and became its editor. is enjoying giving away his Mr. Lokey, the I think stem cells suffering from cancer, neuro- After graduation, he went to fortune, donating about $300 founder of Business will have applica- degenerative processes, heart work for United Press, which million to various educational Wire, has been a tions across the failure, immune dysfunction later became UPI, and launched institutions, including Stan- strong supporter of entire life span.” and others. Business Wire in San Francisco ford, in recent years. education and sci- Groundbreaking “This is an extraordinarily in 1961. The agency distributes — Don Kazak, Palo Alto Weekly Courtesy Lorry Lokey ence and turned his Lorry Lokey for a new building attention to stem- for stem-cell labo- cell research in 2000 when the ratories is expected to occur federal government limited in 2009, with completion in funding for such research, the 2011. university said in a press Medical School Dean Philip Susan Ford Dorsey gives 7(%.)4 $7.5 million to Stanford Stanford’s 25-year-old Inter- Policy Studies program. #/-%34/ national Policy Studies master’s Ms. Ford Dorsey and her hus- program will double in length band, Mike, serve on commit- and expand its scope thanks to a tees of the Stanford Challenge, $7.5 million gift from which is seeking to Susan Ford Dorsey raise $4.3 billion to 0(!2-!#)%3 of Woodside, presi- expand the universi- dent of the Sand Hill ty’s role in address- Foundation. The gift ing global challenges has been matched by and training the next university funds to generation of lead- 7%'/ create a $15 million ers. endowment. Steve Stedman is The program pre- the director of the pares its graduates for Archive photo program, which will careers in internation- Susan Ford Dorsey admit about 30 stu- "/4(7!93 al policy-making and dents a year, with up advocacy. It has been renamed to half coming from outside the the Ford Dorsey International United States.

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or instrumental tape or CD. March 17, 10 Transistors and Vacuum Tubes. Art Galleries a.m. or 2 p.m.; March 18, 2 p.m. $160. Pen- Introductory course covering the basics insula Youth Theatre, 2500 Old Middlefield of transistor and vacuum tube circuits. “Images from Italy” Watercolors by Way, Mountain View. www.pytnet.org Students perform experiments to learn Donna Sanson. Through March 31. Exhibit how basic transistors are used to control reflects Sansonís attraction to Italian hill towns flow of electric current. Students keep their and Renaissance cities. Reception March electronics lab and can perform additional 10, noon-4 p.m. Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Benefits experiments at home. Ages 10 and up. Road, Menlo Park. www.portolaartgallery.com “Spring Fling.” Presented by The Ather- lons. A bridge/fashion show luncheon Thu., Saturdays, March 10-31, 10 a.m.-noon “Open Spaces and other Places.” Members $45/ non-members $60. Museum St. Bede’s Carolyn Shaw will present a solo exibit of oil March 15, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Community Overcoming Rela- of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo paintings of California landscapes through Alto. Call 321-1004. www.moah.org -April 29; reception Sun., March 18, 2-5 p.m. tionship Abuse of San Mateo County. Mod- concert Free. 1870 Art Center, 1870 Ralston Ave., Bel- els will feature clothing by Jud Green of San Folk singer Linda Waterfall, mont. Call 574-4654. www.1870artcenter.org Mateo. $60 donation. The University Club, 3277 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto. Clubs/Meetings celebrating her new CD “Viriditas” Paintings, Installations, Community Breast Health Project. Little House Book Club. A discussion “Place of Refuge,” will Photography, Earthwork and Video. of “The Arrogance of the French” by Rich- By Tracy Ginsberg. Through April 28, 11 “Fit For Life Goes to the Tropics” March 17, appear in concert at 4 p.m. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Event will raise funds and ard Cjesnoff. March 7, 1-2 p.m. Free. Little a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Spur Projects, 888 Portola House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call Sunday, March 18, at St. Road, Portola Valley. www.SpurProjects.com community awareness to support CBHP in its mission of providing personalized 326-2025. www.peninsulavolunteers.orgp Bede’s Episcopal Church, “Water.” An exhibit of watercolor paintings information and free support to all affected 2650 Sand Hill Road in by Kay Culpepper. Through March 30. Hours: by breast cancer. $250. Sofitel, 223 Twin Menlo Park. Ms. Waterfall Tue.-Sun., 2-5 p.m. Free. Flea Street Cafe Dolphin Dr., Redwood City. Call 326-6299 Concerts Gallery, 3607 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo ext.17. www.cbhp.org 23rd Annual Bach Celebration. Pre- sings and plays guitar Park. Call 854-1226. kayculpepper.com sented by Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra. A and piano. Admission is Guilty Pleasures. Features paintings series of three Sunday concerts March 11-25, $18 at the door. For more by Ana Teresa Fernandez, Nanda Palmieri, Classes/ 7:30-9 p.m. Focusing on the music of J.S. Catherine Saiki and Sharon Shapiro, as well Bach and featuring an array of guest perform- information, call 854-6315. as a video installation by David and Hi-Jin Workshops ers. $12/$10 seniors and students. Valley Pres- Photo by ______Hodge. Through March 17. Free. Spur Proj- Blueberries and Raspberries. Learn byterian Church, 945 Portola Road, Portola ects, 888 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call how to select, plant, and maintain blueber- Valley. Call 856-3848. www.pacomusic.org 529-2040. www.SpurProjects.com ries and raspberries for home growing of Boys of the Lough, Celtic Music. by Doris Fukawa, a violinist who performs with Sun., 1-5 p.m. Thomas Welton Stanford Art Paintings by Norm Rosenberger. more than 30 varieties. Included in the March 13, 6-7 p.m. Free. Community School of the San Francisco Symphony and San Fran- Gallery - Stanford University, 419 Lasuen Mall, Through March 9. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.- instruction will be soil preparations. Call to Music and Arts at Finn Center, 230 San Anto- cisco Opera orchestra. March 10, 8-9:30 p.m. Stanford. Call 723-3404. http://art.stanford.edu 6 p.m. Free. Canada College Main Theater register. March 17, 2-4 p.m. $24. Common nio Circle, Mountain View. www.arts4all.org $10 adults/$5 seniors and students. Cubber- 100 Years at the Williams House. Gallery, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City. Ground Organic Garden Supply, 559 Col- California Youth Symphony. Performs ley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Exhibit celebrates the 100th birthday of Call 306-3343. www.canadacollege.edu lege Ave., Palo Alto. Call 493-6072. www. also performances by CYS senior soloist Call 856-3848. www.pacomusic.org the Williams House through revisiting the commongroundinpaloalto.org competition winners. March 11, 2:30-4:30 Palo Alto Philharmonic Chamber life and times of the family who built and Double Digging and Bed Prepara- p.m. $12/$6 students and seniors. San Mateo Concert. March 10, 8 p.m. Schubert Cello occupied the home. Exhibit examines life Auditions tion. Participants will learn the method. Performing Arts Center, 650 N. Delaware St., Quintet, other string, wind and brass chamber from 1907 to the 1930s. Through June 3. Kate Hawley’s “Cinderella.” PYT March 10, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $24. San Mateo. Call 325-6666. www.cys.org groups. $16/$14/$7. Palo Alto Arts Center, Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Museum of invites youths ages 8-20 to audition for this Common Ground Organic Garden Supply, PACO’s “Sinfonia” Chamber Orches- 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. www.paphil.org American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo madcap musical. Prepare song and one- 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. Call 493-6072. tra. Will perform works by Telemann, Hol- Prelude to Spring Concert. The Alto. Call 321-1004. www.moah.org minute prose monologue. Bring sheet music www.commongroundinpaloalto.org berg, Balkrishnan and Hindemith, conducted Peninsula Youth Orchestra, directed by Anything Goes. Presented by The Santa Mitchell Sardou Klein, presents Shosta- Clara Valley Watercolor Association. Group kovich, Heller, Borodin, and Sibleius. Sun., showing of watercolors, sculptures, oils and Community Health March 11, 7 p.m. Featured PYO concerto more. Through March 31; reception March winners are Gracie Brown performing the 11, 2-4 p.m. Redwood City Art Center, 2625 Education Programs Creston “Concertino for Marimba”, and Ben Broadway, Redwood City. Richard performing the Telemann “G Major Art in Action Library Show. Art show Viola Concerto.” $10 adults/$7 students series featuring artwork from local students March 2007 and seniors. Skyline College Main Theatre, grades K-8. Through May 5. For a list of 3300 College Dr., San Bruno. Call 325-7967. participating schools see website. Free. Art www.peninsulayouthorchestra.org in Action, 3925 Bohannon Dr., Menlo Park. Web site • www.pamf.org E-mail • [email protected] Stanford Symphonic Chorus and Call 566-8339. www.artinaction.org Stanford Symphony Orchestra. Fri., In the American West: Photographs. Events & Lectures March 9, 8 p.m. Jindong Cai conducts chorus By Richard Avedon. Assertive, controversial, and orchestra in Tippettís “A Child of Our and graphically striking, Avedon’s oversized “Numbness, Tingling, Weakness “How to Avoid and Treat “What the Traveler Needs to Know” Time” and Coplandís Lincoln Portrait. $10/$5. images of working-class Westerners provide and Pain: A Guide to Peripheral Dangerous Heart Rhythms” Tuesday, April 3, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. the opportunity to reexamine the group of Call 723-2720. http://music.stanford.edu Neuropathy” Monday, March 26, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Gary Fujimoto, M.D., PAMF Travel photographs and to explore the realities and The Fortnightly Music Club Con- myths of the American West. Hours: Wed.- Tuesday, March 13, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Sung Chun, M.D., PAMF Cardiology Medicine cert. Sun., March 11, 8 p.m. Includes Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. David Gershfield, M.D., PAMF works by Scarlatti, Chopin, Debussy, Through May 6. Free. Cantor Arts Center, Hear a discussion on life-threatening This talk will focus on food and sanitation Neurology Dvorak and Brahms. Performers include 328 Lomita Dr., Stanford. Call 723-3469. heart rhythms, prevention and in some overseas travel destination, the C. Kozel, piano; S. Wilson, mezzo-sop.; http://museum.stanford.edu management including use of medication, latest vaccination recommendations and Join us to hear a presentation on the H. Kennemer, piano; C. Horelick, violin; A. Seasons at Filoli. Exhibition will symptoms, diagnosis and causes of implanted defibrillators and rhythm requirements, avian influenza and other Doheny, piano. Free. Palo Alto Art Center, highlight Filoli’s special events through a peripheral neuropathy. Treatment strategies ablation. emerging infectious diseases, malaria 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Call 522-8152. collection of photographs by members of will be discussed in detail. prevention, travelers’ diarrhea and jet lag. www.fortnightlymusicclub.org the Friends of Filoli and other local artists. University Singers, Robert Huw Through March 25, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free Hearst Center for Health Education, Level 3, Jamplis Building, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, 795 El Camino Morgan, director. Wed., March 7, 8 p.m. with paid $12 admission. Filoli, 86 Canada Real, Palo Alto. RSVP to (650) 853-4873. Program features unaccompanied choral Road, Woodside. www.filoli.org music from the 19th and 20th centuries. Free. Classes Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. Call 723-2720. http://music.stanford.edu “Supermarket Wise,” Thursday, March 8, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Kids & Families Learn techniques for making healthier food choices in a local supermarket with dietitian Karen Ross, M.S., R.D. Babies and Books Musical Storytime. Wednesdays, through April 25, 10 a.m. For “Shapedown,” Tuesdays, March 13 – May 8, 6:15 – 8 p.m. Exhibits ages 0-24 months. Woodside Library, 3140 A weight management program for children and their families. “Correspondence: Masami Teraoka Woodside Road, Woodside. Call 851-0147. Ukiyo-e.” Through April 29. Explores the Carnivorous Plants: “Little Shop of “Managing Your High Blood Pressure,” Tuesday, March 27, 3–5p.m. contemporary work by Japanese American Horrors.” Rick Walker will show parents and This class provides information on causes, risks and treatment of high blood pressure, and approaches to successful reduction, such artist Masami Teraoka in juxtaposition with children ages 6 and up, how to identify and as exercise and medication. Ukiyo-e woodblock prints by Japanese cultivate carnivorous plants, and how they trap masters. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; “Good Nutrition and Feeding Practices for Toddlers,” Wednesday, March 28, 3–5p.m. and digest their victims. March 10, 9:30-11:30 Sun., 1-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Free. Palo Alto a.m. $20 members/$25 non-members. Gam- This class will address parental concerns regarding nutrition and feeding practices. It should be attended by parents or caretakers only. Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Call ble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Call “What You Need to Know About Warfarin,” Wednesday, March 28, 6 – 8 p.m. 329-2366. www.cityofpaloalto.org. 329-1356 ext. 0. http://gamblegarden.org/ Learn what warfarin is, why you are taking it and how you can help yourself. “No Limits, Whatever” Multimedia Family Story Time: A Seed is Exhibit. Includes more than 30 mixed Sleepy. With Sylvia Long/Dianna Hutts “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program,” April 9 – June 11, 6:30 – 9 p.m.. media works created by Santa Clara Val- Astonview. Sun., March 11, 11:30 a.m. Free. Free orientation on Monday, March 26, 6:30 – 9 p.m. The program designed to help people learn how to deal effectively with physical ley Watercolor Society members. Through Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Men- and emotional stress by providing training in breathing, meditation and gentle yoga. March 31; reception March 11, 2-4 p.m. lo Park. Call 324-4321. www.keplers.com Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., Infant Storytime. For infants ages 0-18 by appointment 369-4096. Free. Redwood Support Groups months. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Music, fin- City Art Center, 2625 Broadway, Redwood gerplays, and puppets. Woodside Library, City. Call 917-1929. www.scvws.org Cancer (1st & 3rd Tuesdays) • Diabetes (1st Wednesday) • Multiple Sclerosis (2nd & 4th Mondays) • Sleep Apnea (1st Thursday) • 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside. “The Landscape Of” Stanford First Alcohol and Drug Education (Every Tuesday) • Healing Imagery for Cancer Patients (Mar. 14 & 28) Stories from the Past. The San Mateo Year MFA Exhibition. Through March 18, County History Museum presents ìStories For information on class fees and to register, call the Education Division at (650) 853-2960. 5-7 p.m. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.- from the Past.î After the stories, kids will grind 34 ■ The Almanac ■ March 7, 2007 CALENDAR

acorns with a mortar and pestle and explore Spring Tea. Sat., March 17, noon. Formal the museumís Natureís Bounty exhibit. March Outdoors tea includes sandwiches, fruit, scones and 9. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 French pastry with steaming pots of hot tea. Little House Walkers. We meet at Little Broadway, Redwood City. Call 299-0104. $25, reservations required. Yerba Buena At Kepler’s House March 15, 29; Avenidas March 8 Nursery, 19500 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. The Yo-Yo Lady. Helane Zeiger will per- and 22, 9 a.m. to explore various neighbor- Stanford researcher Caitlin Call 851-1668. www.yerbabuenanursery.com form tricks. Recommended for ages 5 and hoods. Call Hal Mankin 948-2310 for weekly O’Connell will talk about older. March 12, 4-4:30 p.m. Free. Ather- meeting locations. Free. Little House, 800 Stanford Grounds and Plants. her book, “The Elephant’s ton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. University Grounds Manager Herb Fong Atherton. Call 328-2422. http://www.smcl. www.peninsulavolunteers.orgp will talk about the campus grounds, trees, Secret Sense: The Amazing org/libraries/ath/index.html animals, natural habitat, and how the cam- Hidden Life of the Wild Herds Toddler Storytime. Wednesdays, 11 pus has evolved over the years. March 14, of Africa,” at 7:30 p.m. a.m. For ages 18-36 months. Woodside Special Events 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Oak West Lounge, Tresid- der Union, 459 Lagunita Dr., Stanford. Call Thursday, March 8, at Kepler’s Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside. Banff Mountain Film Festival World 725-3332. http://histsoc.stanford.edu Call 851-0147. Tour. March 15, 7-10 p.m. A collection of bookstore in Menlo Park. Ms. Tom Chapin Family Concert. For environmental and adventure films. Film O’Connell spent 14 years as ages 4 and up. March 11, 1-2 p.m. $12. list at www.snowlands.org. $13-$16. Eagle Sports a field scientist in Namibia Smithwick Theatre Foothill College, 12345 Theater, 201 Almond Ave., Los Altos. Call studying the ways elephants El Monte, Los Altos Hills. Call 949-3390. (925) 455-5816. www.snowlands.org Ladies’ Soccer League Sign-Ups. Beginning and intermediate level teams www.lindentreebooks.com Book Club Mixer and Staff Recom- communicate. The event play refereed games 1-2 times per week mendation Night. Learn new books from is free. Kepler’s is at 1010 for fitness and friendship. Women 23 years Kepler’s staff; meet local authors. First 100 and older with all level of skill invited. El Camino Real. For more Film people will receive goody bags containing March 13-May 31. $75 for Spring season. information, call 324-4321. French Cineclub: “Touchez pas au not-yet-published books. Refreshments will Burgess Park, Menlo Park. Call 387-7027. grisbi” by Jacques Becker (1954). be served. Mon., March 12, reception: 6:45 www.maasl.com Photo by Max Salomon Max, an old gangster, and his buddy Riton p.m.; presentations 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s have got away with 50-million francs in gold Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. bars, who think they ought to retire now. Call 324-4321. www.keplers.com Talks/Authors March 14, 7-10 p.m. $8/$6. Palo Alto Art Navigating Learning Disabilities. A Et Alia TOWNSQUARE Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Call Klezmer en Buenos Aires. The Com- The Almanac’s Online Resource event for parents and profession- Discovering Sherlock Holmes. 575-6816. www.frenchcineclub.com als. Exhibitors, book fair, demonstrations munity School of Music and Arts Stanford Gathering Place Lively Arts Informance series presents Stanford University will release 12 weekly Monday Movies. March 12: “Last of the of assistive technologies, simulation of Be a citizen journalist. Argentinean duo Klezmer en Buenos Aires. facsimiles of Sherlock Holmes stories, as Blond Bombshells”; March 19: “The Illusion- learning disabilities and keynote speech by Sponsored by Applied Materials; presenting first seen in The Strand Magazine. Mailings ist”; March 26: “The Devil Wears Prada.” 1-3 Carol Zepecki, EdD, PAUSD on navigating www.almanacnews.com partner Borel Private Bank and Trust Com- through April 13. $20 for newsprint cop- p.m. $1 members/$2 non-members. Little school system. March 13, 4:30-8:30 p.m. pany. March 8, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Community ies; free pdf access. Discovering Sherlock House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call $25/scholarships available. Parents Place, School of Music and Arts, 230 San Antonio Holmes, 482 Galvez St., Stanford. Call 724- 326-2025. www.peninsulavolunteers.orgp 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto. Call 688- Circle, Mountain View. www.arts4all.org 9588. http://sherlockholmes.stanford.edu Stanford Theatre Guide. 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Call 619-6942. “Les Miserables.” Musical based on Vic- tor Hugo’s novel revolutionary times in Paris circa 1815. The cast delivers all of the songs, $ 00 Are you interested in alternative medicine? dialog and story of the original production. 27. Thu.-Sat., through March 10, 7 p.m. $7/$5 students. Woodside Priory School Assembly Chiropractic Exam, PARTICIPANTS WANTED Hall, 302 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call X-Rays & Spinal Analysis. 851-6111. www.woodsidepriory.com for Stanford Research Study of a “Maybe Baby, It’s You.” By Charlie Sha- nian and Shari Simpson, directed by Bill Starr. $ For a Friend* Natural Supplement That May 2 actors explore the trials, tribulations and 17 hilarity of dating. Through March 25, Thu.- *When accompanied by the ﬁrst pa- Improve Blood Pressure!!! Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. $13-$25. Dragon tient, the 2nd Patient will receive the Productions, 535 Alma St., Palo Alto. Call same exam for JUST $17. Value up to 493-2006. www.dragonproductions.net $200. 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ATHERTON LA HONDA STATELY GRAND ESTATE $15,950,000 MANY SPECIAL FEATURES! $829,000 6 BR 4 BA 10,350sf (includes guest hs) on 1.81 3 BR 2 BA Sunny inviting country home on 2+ ac in prime Circus Club area. This almost com- acres. Open floor plan, New perimeter fencing, pletely redone home is located on Atherton’s most area of world class bike riding, Birder’s dream. acclaimed street. Extra parking. Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Janis Grube 650.851.2666 MENLO PARK 3BR/2.5BA Price Upon Request ENGLISH COUNTRY CHARMER $5,450,000 LOS ALTOS Desirable End Unit. Expansive views of lush green views of golf Deanna Tarr 5 BR 4 BA Aprx. 7000 sf of indoor space incl. course from Master balcony. Easy access to 280, airports, Stanford 650.752.0833 garage & gsthse. Mature, lush garden, pool, sports NEW-BEAUTIFUL-QUALITY $2,288,000 University, shopping. [email protected] ct. Home improvements incl. 3 remod baths, 5 BR 4.5 BA Beautiful new construction with inside/out painting. luxury in mind! Included are formal dining room, Heidi Johnson & Berdine Jernigan kitchen/family room, formal living room, study & 650.851.2666 playroom/5th BR. Stan Herrmann 650.324.4456 GORGEOUS NEW CONSTRUCTION $2,295,000 4 BR 4 BA Elegant LR, gourmet KT w/center LOS ALTOS HILLS island, formal DR, downstairs office w/guest BA. Spacious master suite w/private jacuzzi BA. Lovely SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Call For Price landscaped bckyd. 3 BR 3 BA Stunning contemporary home on 2.4 Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 acres (MOL). Outdoor pizza oven, fire pit & infin- ity pool. Gunn high school District. EXCELLENT MP SCHOOLS! $1,695,000 Lizbeth Carson 650.324.4456 SAN JOSE 3 BR 2 BA Remodeled Cape Cod home. Updated Coming Soon! Call for Price Irene Suh kit. w/granite counter tops. Living/dining rm, family MENLO PARK 2 BR 2 BA Dream Home! in Private Golf Course w/ Unforgettable 650.804.0583 rm w/frps. Master suite. Media rm, bonus rm. Panoramic Views.1 Per to be 55+, Tennis, Pool, Spa, Sec-gate. [email protected] Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456 QUIET CUL-DE-SAC $2,675,000 4 BR 3 BA Traditional home on large lot w/many BELMONT recent improvements! Top location near S. Heart & Menlo Schl. Solar pool, grt flrpln w/huge kit/FR. JUST LISTED! $828,000 Hdwd floors. 3 BR 1 BA Beautifully remodeled, maintaining the Barbara Piuma 650.851.2666 old world charm. Cook’s kit & bathrm recently remdld. Hwd floors. Tranquil courtyard & rear garden. NEW CONSTRUCTION $2,350,000 Charlotte Van Orden 650.324.4456 6 BR 4.5 BA One of a kind custom home built by J5 Development. Beautiful combination of modern EAST PALO ALTO amenities & old world charm. Mandana Nejad 650.325.6161 NEW LISTING! $575,000 320 UNIVERSITY DRIVE $2,295,000 WOODSIDE 3 BR 1 BA Living room with fireplace. Large front 4 BR 3 BA Craftsman Style one-level home Stunning Home $1,695,000 Ed Rang yard. Must see to appreciate. w/spacious backyard.Hrwd flrs. Designer Touches. 4 BR 3 BA Private, well-maintained, ready to move in and fenced 650.529.2460 Amelia Middel 650.324.4456 Fantastic Kit/Great Room. Beautiful Master Suite. Dulcy Freeman 650.325.6161 1.25 acre horse property. Ten minutes to Hwy. 280 and close to [email protected] PRICED TO SELL! $574,500 restaurants and shopping areas. 3 BR 1 BA 1 car garage, carport. Good conditions. UPDATED WEST MENLO HOME $1,695,000 Close to 84 & 101. Living room with fireplace. Lovely updated West Menlo home with 3BR and Amelia Middel 650.324.4456 2BA, down a private drive with wrap around gar- Ginny den. Close to downtown Menlo Park and neighbor- WOODLAND CREEK! $539,000 ing schools. Kavanaugh 2 BR 2 BA Minutes to Dwntwn PA! Spacious priv. Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 FABULOUS VIEWS! balcony/patio. Central AC & heat. Pool, Spa & Fitness 650.529.8570 NEW CONST. IN MENLO PARK $1,695,000 gkavanaugh@ Cntr. In-unit laundry. Secure undergrnd parking. Tom O’Dowd 650.324.4456 4 BR 3.5 BA On a 8000 sq.ft. lot and 3 car camoves.com garage. Top of the line kitchen w/huge family HILLSBOROUGH room. Must see! Call John today. Joe John Gerber 650.323.7751 PORTOLA VALLEY Kavanaugh OLD WORLD CRAFTSMANSHIP $5,300,000 NEW CONST. IN THE WILLOWS $1,500,000 Exquisitely Crafted $3,695,000 6 BR 4 BA Wonderful Country home abounds 4 BR 3.5 BA Beautiful new construction in the 5BR/4.5BA On approx. 1 acre with Windy Hill views. Gracious 650.529.2060 w/Old World craftsmanship. Exquisite remodel Willows! Craftsman home built by J5 Development. LR, formal DR, FR, library/study, designer kitchen, spacious joseph.kavanaugh@ w/gardens, fountains & paths designed by noted Designed by Alex Miller-Cole. Estimated comple- camoves.com MBRS & marble bath. architect on .76 acre. tion time: May 2007 Sue Crawford 650.324.4456 Mandana Nejad 650.325.6161

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PORTOLA VALLEY REDWOOD CITY REDWOOD CITY SAN CARLOS 4BR/3BA $1,999,000 2 BR 1 BA $748,500 READY TO MOVE IN $498,000 BEAUTIFUL RANCH HOME $1,250,000 Posh remodeled kit opens to FR w/built-in buffet. Walls of Well-maintained home. Updated kitchen & bath, beautiful HW 2 BR 1 BA Cozy size kitchen, large living and dining combo. 3BR 2BA Beautiful, spacious light & bright ranch home glass frame park-like setting w/mature trees & flat yard. Patio- flrs, huge backyd. Bonus rm, inside laundry w/Washer & Dryer Club house area by pool. Bay view, close to Canada College in move-in condition. Lovely eat-in kitchen. Views of San sized deck, attached 2-car garage+ workshop. included. Unlimited potential! and Hwy. 280. Carlos hills. [email protected] www.chenzel.com Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456 Ed Rang 650.851.2666 Morgan & Gault 650.323.7751 Celeste Henzel 650.529.8568

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SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT $1,179,200 FABULOUS NEW CONSTRUCTION $6,995,000 NEW PRICE! $748,500 BEAUTIFUL VIEW LOT $2,499,000 5 BR 4 BA FABULOUS NEW CONSTRUCTION! 2 BR 1 BA Well-maintained home. Updated kitch- Approx. 3 ac of oak studded flat to gently sloped 3 BR 3 BA with Bonus room (study,den). Very en & bath, beautiful HW flrs, huge backyd. Bonus land w/sweeping mountain views and vistas. Lot Desirable Sharon Hts, Remodeled Kitchen & Stunning new contemporary home offers magnificent mountain and valley views. TO BE rm, inside laundry w/Washer & Dryer included. is ready to build in this high end neighborhood. Baths, 3 Master Sts, Eat In Kitchen. Enclosed Unlimited potential! Judy Kiel 650.851.2666 Patio. 2 Car Attached Garage. COMPLETED BY THE END OF 2007. Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456 CENTRAL WOODSIDE $2,395,000 Leslie Pappas 650.325.6161 SPACIOUS CONTEMPORARY $1,975,000 SAN CARLOS 3 BR 3.5 BA Custom built home close to town & STORYBOOK ALLIED ARTS $995,000 schools. Guest house suite w/outdoor frplc, high 4 BR 3 BA Spacious, light-filled contemporary, cathedral ceilings throughout, gourmet kit, hrdwd 2 BR 1 BA Old World Charm on one of Allied office, recreation, exercise & media rooms. Assoc. 410 HILL WAY $724,000 2 BR 2 BA Sweet Remodled 2 bed w/ Bonus flrs, & living room w/fireplace. Arts’ best streets. Updated kitchen, FP in LR, amenities incl pool, tennis, trails and vineyard. Tammy Tiscornia-Cole 650.851.2666 hardwood floors. Walk to downtown Menlo Park Eloise Pollock 650.323.7751 Room Ranch west of Alameda, Master Bed Suite & Palo Alto. w/ Wood Stove and Incredible Bay Views off Deck, RANCH STYLE HOME $2,250,000 WE GOT IT ALL! $1,650,000 Fresh Paint, New Flooring 3 BR 3.5 BA Private setting on apprx. 3 level Nathalie de Saint Andrieu 650.324.4456 4 BR 4 BA Location…move in condition…friendly Leslie Pappas & Greg Stange 650.325.6161 acres in central Wdsd. Lovely grounds incl. pool YOU CAN’T MISS! $949,500 cul-de-sac…abundant sunlight with 360 degree & zoned for up to 6 horses. Just 3 min to Wdsd view of Redwoods and trees. Family rm looks out WOODSIDE Town Center & 280. 3 BR 2 BA Set back from the road. Immaculately to brick patio. Jim McCahon & Deborah Kehrberg 650.851.2666 maintained. Large LR w/FP, spacious dining area, Ellie Gross Bullis 650.851.1961 HEART OF WOODSIDE $7,950,000 updated kitchen, sep laundry room, hwd flrs, lg 4 BR 4.5 BA Located on a tranquil, private knoll, FRENCH PROVINCIAL $1,995,000 rear deck. OLD SPANISH TRAIL $1,595,000 this beautiful French chateau radiates w/warmth & 3 BR 2.5 BA Private Woodside hme offers views of the Western Hills. Amenities incl. hardwood Barbara Sawyer 650.325.6161 3 BR 3 BA Private and airy contemporary home elegance. Ultimate 3 ac. location w/sunny pool. with soaring ceilings, spectacular Foothills Park & Thomas Dallas 650.851.2666 floors, recessed lighting, arched windows, remod CHARMING HM ON GREAT ST. $849,000 Bay views, 3 BR suites, 3-car garage, and excellent baths, updated kitchen & large family room. GORGEOUS WOODSIDE ESTATE $6,500,000 Chris Taelemans 650.851.2666 3 BR 2 BA Light and bright with refinished floors PV schools. 6 BR 7 BA 3+ acre estate in central Woodside. throughout. Remodeled bathrooms, fireplace in Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 Beautiful gourmet Kit. Wonderful sweeping ter- living rm. Nicely landscaped front and rear yards. RARE OPPORTUNITY! $400,000 races, huge lawn area, formal dining room, living OUR LOCAL OFFICES 1 car garage. Foothills Park vista only minutes to Stanford. room, barn, & pool. Susie Dews 650.323.7751 7,000 sf +/-. Third parcel on the right, up from Erika Demma 650.323.7751 MENLO PARK – EL CAMINO #120. Trails nearby. Trees + sunshine. SPACE & TRANQUILITY $6,500,000 650.324.4456 EXCELLENT HOME! $729,900 Lovinda Beal 650.851.1961 6 BR 4 BA Incredible views of western hills on MENLO PARK – SANTA CRUZ 3 BR 2.5 BA Excellent 3BD/2.5BA home. Large liv- 6 acres with fully remodeled home, guest house, 650.323.7751 ing room with fireplace. Hardwood floor through- REDWOOD CITY pool and tennis court. Private, quiet location. PALO ALTO – DOWNTOWN out. Large lot. Ed Kahl 650.851.2666 650.325.6161 Amelia Middel 650.324.4456 TRIPLEX ON LARGE LOT $1,599,000 REMARKABLE 3+ AC PROPERTY $5,950,000 Triplex on large lot at the end of a cul-de-sac. Remarkable opportunity for dream hm. Private w/ PORTOLA VALLEY • 650.851.1961 PALO ALTO New furnaces & water heaters. Just minutes to Tranquil grounds. Very close to Robert’s Market. WOODSIDE • 650.851.2666 downtown Menlo Park & Palo Alto! Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 CALL US FOR ALL YOUR MORTGAGE NEEDS John Nelson 650.324.4456 OLD PALO ALTO CHARMER $1,995,000 RARE INVESTMENT OPP. $4,250,000 888.370.5363 4 BR 3 BA Beautiful 18 yr-old 4 bd/3BA w/ spa- DUPLEX ON CUL-DE-SAC $975,000 Lot “C”. Located on “The Gold Coast”. Close to • ANNE GRIFFIN & LINDA LUNSMAN cious, inviting living areas. Main floor BR. Kitchen 1-story side-by-side on CDS. Separated by garages. town and schools. Seller will carry. w/ marble counters and extra cabinet space. Well kept. DBL pane windows. Hardwood floor. Thomas Dallas 650.851.2666 EL CAMINO, MENLO PARK 566.5373 & 566.5358 Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Mint condition. Possible partnership with one unit. GREAT LOCATION $3,900,000 Sam Ainceri 650.325.6161 Spectacular 3+ acre estate site in central Woodside. • ELIZABETH EVERITT NEW CRAFTMAN STYLE HOME! $1,779,000 BEAUTIFUL WATER VIEWS $949,000 Flat useable land surrounded by beautiful trees. SANTA CRUZ, MENLO PARK 4 BR 3 BA Reminiscent of old Palo Alto but w/a 3 BR 2.5 BA Great condition, 1874 sq ft includes Easy to show. 752.0810 new flair is this recently completed home in mid- LR w/FP, Eat-in Kit. overlooks FR, master suite Diane Rothe 650.851.2666 • MARK LARSEN town location! Wonderful floor plan and lot. www. w/high ceiling, walk-in closet & balcony. 2 car DRY STACK ROCK WALLS $3,550,000 mayasewald.com WOODSIDE/PORTOLA VALLEY garage w/storage. 4 BR 3 BA House rebuilt by owner, not yet lived 851.7438 Maya Sewald 650.323.7751 Susie Dews 650.323.7751 in. New construction throughout, fully irrigated & groomed acreage. Cozy hearth rm/gourmet kit. • CAROLINE WOLF & ELIZABETH EVERITT JUST LISTED! $1,399,000 READY TO MOVE IN! $949,000 Judith Beisler 650.851.2666 245 LYTTON AVE, PALO ALTO 3 BR 1 BA Walk to town, Community center 3 BR 2 BA Spacious backyard with patio, hard- 752.0809 & 752.0810 wood floors, tree-lined street. Lots of natural light. REMOD. RANCH ON 1 AC $2,995,000 from this charming, eye-catching bungalow. The 3 BR 2.5 BA Beautiful granite kitchen & remod. • KRISTEN EMERY Ultimate PA home w/separate DR, coved ceiling & Separate garage and long driveway off side of house. master suite with luxurious bathroom. Large 2754 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, PALO ALTO great kitchen! detached 2 car garage plus a barn w/lots of stor- Djuna Woods 650.324.4456 R. Brendan Leary 650.325.6161 age. Woodside schools. 328.5211 OUTSTANDING POTENTIAL $795,000 Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 PALO ALTO COTTAGE $890,000 3 BR 2 BA Living rm w/fireplace. Separate DR, PVT 6+ AC SITE W/VWS $2,950,000 2 BR 1 BA Low priced vintage cottage w/hard- hardwood flrs. Family rm w/storage closets, extra 3 BR 2 BA Rolling topography & fab views of wood flooring, lots of windows, garage, some big 2-car garage. Great neighborhood near shop- Jasper Ridge & the Bay. Apprx. 1/2 ac planted upgrades & a good investment for you. ping, parks, schls. w/grape vines. Existing 3 bdrm home. Ken Johnson 650.323.7751 Dolly Adams 650.323.7751 Jim McCahon 650.851.2666 OWNED & OPERATED BY NRT, INC. @2006 NRT, INC., March 7, 2007 ■ The Almanac ■ 41 OPEN SAT. & SUN. 4850 & 4860 ALPINE ROAD • PORTOLA VALLEY 1:30 to 4:30 Available for the first time in 35 years, this wonderful Portola Valley horse property is being offered as two, individual, pre-subdivided parcels — or as a whole, 2+ acre ranch estate. Nearby horse trails, Windy Hill Preserve, acclaimed Portola Valley Schools and easy access to Hwy 280, combine to offer rural ambience with the modern convenience of an Alpine Road address.

4850 ALPINE ROAD • 42,645 sq ft lot w/ 4bed/3bath home • Single-story, approx. 2630 sq. ft • Huge Living/Dining room with fireplace • Large, Solar-heated pool • 1 bed/1 bath Pool House with full kitchen & garage • 2-car garage Virtual Tour: www.kerwinassociates.com OFFERED AT $1,775,000

4860 ALPINE ROAD JAY GERTRIDGE • Adjacent 1.18 acre, buildable lot • Semi-level pasture land 650-454-6666 • Mature oaks and pines [email protected] OFFERED AT $1,650,000 Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

1300 Hobart Street, Menlo Park OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1:30 – 4:30 PM

njoy the traditional comforts of a classic Ranch-style home that has been intelligently and artistically remodeled to provide E21st-century California style and tech-savviness. Presenting a soothing fusion of sleek lines and the sun-kissed honey and butter tones of oak hardwood fl ooring and new maple cabinetry throughout. Expansive Andersen windows, skylights, and French doors fl ood the rooms with uplifting natural illumination. Warmed by two fi replaces, the formal and informal rooms are anchored by a professionally equipped gourmet kitchen, with counter seating and a customized offi ce. The spacious 3- BARBARA PIUMA bedroom, 2.5-bath fl oorplan is highlighted by a romantic master suite complete with its own fi replace and access to an outdoor shower and spa. The grounds are enlivened by fl oral color, a cascading fountain, lush lawn, and mature citrus trees. With its 650.529-2445 DIRECT enviable Central Menlo location just minutes from highly regarded schools and downtown attractions, this unique residence 650.464-8593 CELL offers an unmatched combination of seclusion and convenience. [email protected] Offered at $2,395,000 Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed

42 ■ The Almanac ■ March 7, 2007 644 Sand Hill Circle, Menlo Park

PENDING

New Listing at Sand Hill Circle! • Desireable Golf Course End Unit • Functional floor plan allows for privacy of over-sized 2USSIAN(ILL,UXURY0ENTHOUSE • Flagstone patio running the length of large Living Master bedroom away from guest bedrooms Room w/wood burning fireplace enjoys a private view • Large entertaining spaces w/easy flow from kitchen 7ONDERFULTWOBEDROOM TWOANDONEHALFBATHPENTHOUSECONDOnMINIUM of 10th Fairway of the Sharon Heights Gold Course to spacious dining rm & living rm LOCATEDATOP2USSIAN(ILL&EATURESINCLUDEEXCEPTIONALVIEWS CUSTOM.ANA7ALL • Southern exposure provides winter sunlight on patio • Expansive views of lush green views of golf course WINDOWS LARGEPRIVATETERRACE BAMBOOFLOORS WOOD BURNINGFIREPLACE GRANITE & into living rm, dining rm & eat-in kitchen w/new from Master balcony COUNTERS DENMEDIA ROOM LAUNDRY IN THE UNIT EXTRA STORAGE AND TWO CAR granite counters • Inside laundry rm conveniently located near Master PARKING!LSOINCLUDEDINTHISSALEISSEPARATESTUDIOCONDOMINIUM,IGHTAND • New hardwood flrs in entry stairway and dining bedroom. BRIGHT ITHASCAPTIVATINGVIEWSANDALARGETERRACE rm provide a warmth that complements the honey • Complex features well kept grounds & nearby pool colored kitchen cabinets & spa /FFEREDAT • Architecturally interesting spaces w/clerestory- • Easy access to 280, airports, Stanford University, like windows open into the upper branches of & shopping majestic redwoods & flood the entry & stairways w/additional light Offered at $1,225,000 2ICCHARD"ASTONI *EFFREY7AHL 4OP0RODUCER 4OP0RODUCER Deanna Tarr 2"ASTONI -C'UIRECOM *77AHL -C'UIRECOM www.deannatarr.com [email protected] ,OMBARD3T s3AN&RANCISCO 650-752-0833 WWW-C'UIRECOM

This light-filled 4 bed, contemporary home is privately located on a cul-de-sac in central Portola Valley on 4.02 acres. Designed by Kenneth J. Abler, AIA, the open floor plan follows the contours of the hillside to provide the best views of Windy Hill and the Coast Range, and features remodelled chef’s kitchen, high ceilings, wide expanses of glass, and patios and decks. Portola Valley schools, riding trails, equestrian facilities, and tennis and swimming clubs are nearby.

OFFERED AT $4,250,000

145 DEER MEADOW LANE • PORTOLA VALLEY

www.gullixson.com BRENT GULLIXSON MARY GULLIXSON 650.543.1194 650.543.1175 650.888.4898 Cell 650.888.0860 Cell [email protected] [email protected]

Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Square footage and/or acreage information contained herein has been received from seller, existing reports, appraisals, public records and/or other sources deemed reliable. However, neither seller nor listing agent has verified this information. If this information is important to buyer in determining whether to buy or the purchase price, buyer should conduct buyer’s own investigation. Photography by Bernard André March 7, 2007 ■ The Almanac ■ 43 All real estate advertised in The Almanac is subject to Federal and California laws which state that it is unlaw- ful for any person to make, print, or publish, or cause 1912 Menalto Avenue, Menlo Park to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of housing accommodation, that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, marital status, Find your national origin, ancestry, familial status, or disability or an inten- OPEN SAT & SUN 1:30 – 4:30 tion to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. The Almanac will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate which violates the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal housing opportuni- dream home ty basis.

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529-2420 Willows Charmer!

• Wonderful opportunity in the Willows neighborhood. • Charm abounds in this updated craftsman style three bedroom, two bathroom home. • Coved ceilings, fl oor to ceiling & divided light windows. • Updated kitchen, hardwood fl oors throughout, wood Trusted Local burning stove. • Master bedroom with separate offi ce & private entrance Mortgage Expert to back garden. • Remodeled bathrooms, newly planted landscaping. • Conveniently located close to everything. Penelope Huang • Walk to downtown Palo Alto. Vicki Svendsgaard Broker • Versatile fl oor plan. 650.400.6668 650.281.8028 • Menlo Park Schools. [email protected] [email protected] Offered at: $895,000 Taylor & Huang Properties 108 Gilbert Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1:30 – 4:30 PM

1020 Atkinson Lane • Menlo Park

Elegantly updated, this bright touches include a brick replace and crisp and spacious home delivers classic Ranch beadboard wainscoting in the Carerra marble- comfort and livable style on nearly a quarter-acre nished kitchen out tted with a suite of Bosch of serene grounds with a swimming pool, quietly stainless steel chef’s appliances. Other ne features tucked on a desirable West Menlo cul-de-sac. include an expansive master suite with private ARBARA IUMA Glowing re nished hardwood ooring uni es bath, a versatile potting room or artist’s studio, and B P the owing 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath design, entirely beautifully remodeled powder room and laundry 650.529-2445 DIRECT refreshed inside and out with new paint in a lively area. Conveniently close to downtown and Stanford 650.464-8593 CELL palette, and brightened by a soaring skylight in University plus excellent Menlo Park schools. [email protected] the welcoming family room. Warm and nostalgic Offered at $2,085,000

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On 3/20/2007 at 12:30 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE APN 063-044-290 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT at public auction sale to the highest bidder PM First American Loanstar Trustee Services, STATE OF CALIFORNIA UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or as duly appointed Trustee under and pursu- PUBLIC NOTICES FOR THE COUNTY OF 02/22/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by ant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/24/2005, PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s as Instrument No. 2005-029369, in book , San Mateo No. 460832 SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED check drawn by a state or federal savings page , of Official Records in the office of the TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF and loan association, savings association, County Recorder of San Mateo County, State 995 Fictitious Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Petitioner John Roberts; Qian Zhao STATEMENT File No. 218476 THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU or savings bank specified in section 5102 of California. Executed by: Tom Landers, and Roberts have filed a petition with this SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/13/07 of the Financial Code and authorized to do Tracy Newhart, will sell at public auction to Statement The following individual(s) is (are) doing court for a decree changing names at 1:00 p.m., Aztec Foreclosure Corporation business in this state. Sale will be held by highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/ business as, ID Smart, 275 Shoreline as follows: John Roberts to John-Zhao as the duly appointed Trustee under and the duly appointed trustee as shown below, cash equivalent or other form of payment Pacific Euro Hotel Dr., Ste. 525, Redwood City, CA 94065: Roberts; Qian Zhao Roberts to Qing pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on of all right, title, and interest conveyed to authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 03/09/06 in Instrument No. 2006-034092 of and now held by the trustee in the hereinaf- sale in lawful money of the United States) Biodoc LLC, Nevada Zhao Roberts. THE COURT ORDERS STATEMENT File No. 218871 official records in the Office of the Recorder ter described property under and pursuant At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of This business is being conduct- that all persons interested in this mat- The following individual(s) is (are) doing of San Mateo County, California, executed the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, Justice and Records, 400 County Center, ed by Limited Liability Company. ter shall appear before this court at by: Silveria Tarango, a married woman as her but without covenant or warranty, expressed Redwood City, CA All right, title and interest business as, Pacific Euro Hotel, 868 Registrant began transacting busi- the hearing indicated below to show sole and separate property, as Trustor, HSBC or implied, regarding title, possession, or conveyed to and now held by it under said Main St., Redwood City, CA 94064: ness under the fictitious business cause, if any, why the petition for Bank USA, N.A., As Trustee for the regis- encumbrances, to pay the remaining princi- Deed of Trust in the property situated in said Newlands Enterprises, LLC, CA name(s) listed herein on Dec. 1, 2006 change of name should not be granted. tered holders of Nomura Home Equity Loan, pal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed County and State described as: As more fully This business is being conduct- Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006- of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, described in the above mentioned Deed of This statement was filed with the NOTICE OF HEARING: April 5, 2007, ed by Limited Liability Company. HE3, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC charges and expenses of the trustee for the Trust APN# 073-071-090-2 The street address County Clerk-Recorder of San 9am, Dept. 21, Rm. 2E, Superior Court Registrant began transacting business AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR amount (at the time of the initial publication and other common designation, if any, of the Mateo County on Feb. 2, 2007. of California, County of San Mateo, 400 CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated real property described above is purported under the fictitious business name(s) (Almanac 2/14, 21, 28, 3/7, 2007) County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s to be set forth below. The amount may be to be: 240 Lindenbrook Road , Woodside, listed herein on Feb. 26, 2007. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE check drawn by a state or national bank, greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: CA 94062 The undersigned Trustee disclaims This statement was filed with the STATEMENT File No. 218572 shall be published at least once each a check drawn by a state or federal credit At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of any liability for any incorrectness of the street County Clerk-Recorder of San union, or a check drawn by a state or federal Justice and Records, 400 County Center, address and other common designation, if The following individual(s) is (are) doing week for four successive weeks prior to Mateo County on Feb. 26, 2007. savings and loan association, savings asso- Redwood City, CA Legal Description: Lot any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, business as, Hagstrom Design, 3517 the date set for hearing on the petition (Country Almanac March 7, 14, 21, ciation, or savings bank specified in section 4, Block 7, as designated on the map enti- but without covenant or warranty, expressed Edison Way, Ste. A, Menlo Park, CA 94025: in the following newspaper of general cir- 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized tled, “ Newbridge Park, San Mateo County, or implied, regarding title, possession, or 28, 2007) Anders Stig Hagstrom, 1365 Bay culation, printed in this county: Almanac. to do business in this state). At: The Marshall California”, filed in the office of the recorder encumbrances, to pay the remaining princi- Laurel Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025 Date: Feb. 16, 2007 Street Entrance to the Hall of Justice and of the county of San Mateo, State of California pal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed Joe’s E.P Records at 400 County Center, Redwood on June 19, 1926 in Book 14 of maps at of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME This business is being con- /s/ Robert D. Foiles City, CA., all right, title and interest conveyed pages 6 and . Amount of unpaid balance in said note(s), advances, under the terms STATEMENT File No. 218639 ducted by an individual JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT to and now held by it under said Deed of and other charges: $194,439.57 (estimated) of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and The following individual(s) is (are) Registrant began transacting busi- (Almanac 3/7, 14, 21, 28, 2007)) Trust in the property situated in said County, Street address and other common designa- expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts ness under the fictitious busi- California describing the land therein: All that tion of the real property: 1316 Madera Ave, created by said Deed of Trust. The total doing business as, Joe’s E.P, 1890 certain real property in the City of East Palo Menlo Park, CA 94025 APN 055-382-040 The amount of the unpaid balance of the obli- Bay Rd., E. Palo Alto, CA 94303: ness name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the Alto, County of San Mateo, State of California, undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability gation secured by the property to be sold Eva Palestina, 1890 Bay Rd., E. Palo ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE described as follows: Lot 28, block 19, as for any incorrectness of the street address and reasonable estimated costs, expenses Alto, CA 94303, Jose Luis Palestina, County Clerk-Recorder of San FOR CHANGE OF NAME delineated upon that certain map entitled and other common designation, if any, shown and advances at the time of the initial pub- 1890 Bay Rd., E. Palo Alto, CA 94303 Mateo County on Feb. 7, 2007. SUPERIOR COURT OF THE “Tract No. 649 University Village, subdivision herein. The property heretofore described is lication of the Notice of Sale is $606,412.37 This business is being con- (Almanac 2/14, 21, 28, 3/7, 2007) STATE OF CALIFORNIA No. 3 in unincorporated territory, San Mateo being sold “as is”. Date: 2/15/2007 California The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust County, California”, filed for record in the Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) heretofore executed and delivered to the ducted by a general partnership. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FOR THE COUNTY OF San Mateo No. civ460486 office of the Recorder of the County of San 259-7850 or www.fnasap.com (714) 573-1965 undersigned a written Declaration of Default Registrant began transact- STATEMENT File No. 218490 Mateo, State of California, on February 21, or www.priorityposting.com 9200 Oakdale and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of ing business under the fictitious The following individual(s) is (are) doing TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1952 in Book 34 of maps, at Pages 27 to 30, Avenue Mail Stop N 11 06 12 Chatsworth, Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned business name(s) listed N/A. business as, Menlo Atherton Realty, 338 Petitioner Erica R. Young aka inclusive The property heretofore described CA 91311 Deborah Brignac, Vice President caused said Notice of Default and Election This statement was filed with the Greenoaks Dr., Atherton, CA 94027: Erica R Aguilar filed a petition with is being sold “as is”. The street address and California Reconveyance Company is a debt to sell to be recorded in the County where County Clerk-Recorder of San Menlo Atherton Realty, Inc., 338 this court for a decree changing other common designation, if any, of the real collector attempting to collect a debt. Any the real property is located. Date: 2/28/2007 property described above is purported to information obtained will be used for that pur- First American Title Insurance Company First Mateo County on Feb. 12, 2007. Greenoaks Dr., Atherton, CA 94027 names as follows: Alyssa Gabrielle Aguilar to Alyssa Gabrielle Young. be: 2784 Gonzaga Street, East Palo Alto, CA pose. P277112 2/21, 2/28, 03/07/2007 American LoanStar Trustee Services 3 First (Country Almanac March 7, 14, 21, 28) This business is being con- 94303 The undersigned Trustee disclaims Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 First ducted by a Corporation. THE COURT ORDERS that all per- any liability for any incorrectness of the street on February 21, 28, March 7, 2007. American Loanstar Trustee Services may FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Registrant began transacting busi- sons interested in this matter shall address and other common designation, if be acting as a debt collector attempting to STATEMENT File No. 218663 ness under the fictitious busi- appear before this court at the hear- any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, TSG No.: 3031618 TS No.: collect a debt. Any information obtained will The following individual(s) is (are) doing ness name(s) listed herein on N/A ing indicated below to show cause, but without covenant or warranty, expressed 20069070800965 FHA/VA/PMI No.: Notice be used for that purpose. Original docu- or implied, regarding title, possession, or Of Trustee’s Sale. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT ment signed by Authorized Agent Teresa business as, La Honda Winery, 2645 Fair This statement was filed with the if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. encumbrances, to pay the remaining princi- UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED Marianos – For Trustee’s Sale Information Oaks Ave., Redwood City, CA 94063: County Clerk-Recorder of San pal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed 2/10/2005 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO Please Call (714) 573-1965 P277148 2/28, Post & Trellis Inc., 120 Elm Mateo County on Feb. 2, 2007. NOTICE OF HEARING: March 15, 2007, of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE 3/7, 03/14/2007 Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010 (Almanac 2/14, 21, 28, 3/7, 2007) 9am, Dept. 21, Rm. 2E, located at 400 in said note(s), advances, if any, under the SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC This business is being con- County center, redwood City, CA 94063. terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE on February 28, March 7, 14, 2007. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME ducted by a Corporation. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE charges and expenses of the Trustee and STATEMENT File No. 218258 of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, Registrant began transacting busi- shall be published at least once each The following individual(s) is (are) doing to-wit: $ 479,624.99 (Estimated) Accrued ness under the fictitious busi- week for four successive weeks prior to business as, Simcoe Partners, 445 Oak interest and additional advances, if any, will ness name(s) listed herein on N/A . the date set for hearing on the petition in Grove Ave., #11, Menlo Park, CA 94025: increase this figure prior to sale. The ben- This statement was filed with the County the following newspaper of general circu- eficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore Caitlin Pepperell, 445 Oak Grove Clerk-Recorder of San MateoCounty on lation, printed in this county: The Almanac. executed and delivered to the undersigned Ave., #11, Menlo Park, CA 94025; THE ALMANAC Feb. 13, 2007. (Almanac 2/28 3/7, 14, Date: Jan. 31, 2007 a written Declaration of Default and Demand Theodore Burns, 445 Oak Grove for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and 21, 2007) /s/ Robert D. Foiles JUDGE Ave., #11, Menlo Park, CA 94025 OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Election to Sell. The undersigned caused is adjudicated to publish legal notices This business is being con- said Notice of Default and Election to Sell Communication Arts (Published in the Country Almanac Feb. ducted by a Partnership. to be recorded in the county where the real FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2007) property is located and more than three for San Mateo County. Registrant began transacting busi- STATEMENT File No. 218261 months have elapsed since such recordation. ness under the fictitious busi- The following individual(s) is (are) doing DATE: February 15, 2007 Aztec Foreclosure ness name(s) listed herein on N/A Corporation 3300 N. Central Avenue, Suite, Call the Almanac to publish your Fictitious business as, Communication Arts, 110 NOTICE OF PETITION TO This statement was filed with the 2200 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 Phone: (602) Constitution Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025: ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: County Clerk-Recorder of San 222-5711 or (800) 731-0850 Fax: (602) 222- Coyne & Blanchard Inc., 110 Jeffrey F. Frost aka Jeffrey Frank Frost Business Name Statement (DBA). Mateo County on Jan. 22, 2007. 5701 By: Robbie Weaver, Assistant Secretary Constitution Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, & Assistant Vice President ASAP# 825451 (Almanac 3/7, 14, 221, 28, 2007) This business is being con- contingent creditors and persons 02/21/2007, 02/28/2007, 03/07/2007 ducted by a Corporation. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME who may otherwise be interested in Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Registrant began transacting business STATEMENT File No. 218513 the will or estate, or both, of Jeffrey on February 21, 28, March 7, 2007. WE HANDLE ALL YOUR under the fictitious business name(s) The following individual(s) is (are) doing F. Frost aka Jeffrey Frank Frost. Trustee Sale No. 706232CA Loan No. listed herein on September 1, 1999. business as, Ramon’s Paint Services, A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed 655698827 Title Order No. 602085598 This statement was filed with the 608 Hilton St., Redwood City, CA 94063: by: Christine P. Scofield in the Superior Notice of Trustee’s Sale YOU ARE IN LEGAL PUBLISHING NEEDS County Clerk-Recorder of San Ramon Cruz, 608 Hilton St., Court of California, County of San Mateo. DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST Mateo County on Jan. 22, 2007. Redwood City, CA 94063 THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests DATED 3/15/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE • Public Hearing Notice • Resolutions that Christine P. Scofield be appointed ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, (Country Almanac March 7, 14, 21, This business is being con- IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC AT A PUBLIC 28, 2007) ducted by an individual. as personal representative to admin- SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION • Bid Notices • Notices of Petition to Registrant began transacting busi- ister the estate of the decedent. OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS Fordham Investments Inc. ness under the fictitious busi- THE PETITION requests author- AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME ness name(s) listed herein on N/A ity to administer the estate under the A LAWYER. On 3/13/2007 at 12:30 PM Administer Estate • Lien Sale STATEMENT File No. 218483 This statement was filed with the Independent Administration of Estates California Reconveyance Company as the Act. (This authority will allow the person- duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant Trustee’s Sale The following individual(s) is (are) doing County Clerk-Recorder of San to Deed of Trust, recorded on 04/12/2006, business as, Fordham Investments Inc., Mateo County on Feb. 5, 2007. al representative to take many actions Book , Page , Instrument 2006-053801 of 651 Fordham Rd., San Mateo, CA 94402: (Almanac 2/14, 21, 28. 3/7, 2007) without obtaining court approval. Before official records in the Office of the Recorder taking certain very important actions, Fordham Investments Inc. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME of San Mateo County, California, executed 854-2626 Ext. 260 This business is being con- however, the personal representative will by: Irma C Esteves and Alex A Garcia, STATEMENT File No. 218856 be required to give notice to interested ducted by a Corporation. The following individual(s) is (are) Registrant began transacting busi- persons unless they have waived notice doing business as, Jane Antonacci or consented to the proposed action.) WEST BAY SANITARY DISTRICT ness under the fictitious business Interior Design, 644 Menlo Ave., name(s) listed herein on April 1, 2007 The independent administration author- 500 LAUREL STREET, MENLO PARK CA 94025 Ste. 100, Menlo Park, CA 94025: ity will be granted unless an interested 650.321.0384 / FAX # 650.321.4265 This statement was filed with the Jane Antonacci, 977 Santa Cruz County Clerk-Recorder of San person files an objection to the peti- Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tion and shows good cause why the Mateo County on Feb. 2, 2007. This business is being con- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (Almanac March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2007) court should not grant the authority. ducted by Sole Proprietor. A HEARING on the petition will be held Notice is given that the District Board of the West Bay Sanitary District proposes to increase the existing residential and Registrant began transacting business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME on March 19, 2007 at 9am, Rm 14 of commercial customer rates in the West Bay Sanitary District for the collection of solid waste and recyclable materials. under the fictitious business name(s) STATEMENT File No. 218716 the Superior Court of California, San The District proposes to increase rates by 33% effective January 1, 2007. The increase is necessary due to the terms of listed herein on March 15, 2007 The following individual(s) is (are) Mateo County, located at 400 County the District’s contract with Allied Waste Company (previously BFI) which provides for fees set to give the Contractor a rate of This statement was filed with the doing business as, Hobnob Tours, 110 Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. return based on approved costs. The Contractor’s costs have increased since the last rate increase in 2004, while revenues County Clerk-Recorder of San Shawnee Pass, Portola Valley, CA 94028: IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of have declined as the result of increased Recycling and Yard Waste service. MateoCounty on Feb. 23, 2007. Valarie Huff, 110 Shawnee the petition, you should appear at the (Almanac 3/7, 14, 21, 28, 2007) Pass, Portola Valley, CA 94028 hearing and state your objections or The proposed increase would result in the following rates (assumes 32 gal. can) This business is being con- file written objections with the court Existing Rate Proposed Rate Existing Rate Proposed Rate ducted by an individual. 997 All Other Legals before the hearing. Your appearance Residential Commercial Registrant began transacting busi- may be in person or by your attorney. 1 Can $15.23 $20.26 1 yd bin x 1 wk 98.61 131.15 ness under the fictitious busi- IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent 2 Can $30.46 $40.52 2 yd bin x 1 wk 187.14 248.90 ness name(s) listed herein on N/A. creditor of the deceased, you must file 3 Can $45.69 $60.78 3 yd bin x 1 wk 208.39 277.16 This statement was filed with the your claim with the court and mail a copy 1 yd bin x 2 wk 162.14 262.30 County Clerk-Recorder of San THE ALMANAC is to the personal representative appointed 2 yd bin x 2 wk 311.42 497.80 Mateo County on Feb. 15, 2007. adjudicated to publish by the court within four months from the 3 yd bin x 2 wk 360.04 554.32 (Almanac 2/28, 3/7, 14, 21, 2007) date of first issuance of letters as pro- For comparison purposes, the rates below are charged by other local agencies with similar logistical collection areas. legal notices for vided in section 9100 of the California San Mateo County. Probate Code. The time for filing claims Proposed Rates WBSD Portola Valley Hillsborough Atherton FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME will not expire before four months Residential STATEMENT File No. 218610 from the hearing date noticed above. 1 Can $20.26 $20.09 $29.97 $23.68 The following individual(s) is (are) doing WE HANDLE ALL YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by 2 Can $40.52 $40.18 $59.93 $47.36 business as, L W Enterprises, 1007 YOUR LEGAL the court. If you are a person inter- 3 Can $60.78 $60.27 $89.91 $70.30 E. Fifth Ave., San Mateo, CA 94402: PUBLISHING NEEDS ested in the estate, you may file Corresponding increases will also be established for Commercial Solid Waste Collection. Laura Watanuki, 1007 E. Fifth • Public Hearing Notice with the court a Request for Special Commercial Ave., San Mateo, CA 94402 • Resolutions Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of 1 yd bin x 1 wk 131.15 N/A 94.45 99.00 This business is being con- • Bid N otices an inventory and appraisal of estate 2 yd bin x 1 wk 248.90 N/A 188.89 198.00 3 yd bin x 1 wk 277.16 N/A 283.35 297.00 ducted by an individual. • Notices of Petition assets or of any petition or account Registrant began transacting busi- as provided in Probate Code section 1 yd bin x 2 wk 262.30 N/A 188.89 198.00 ness under the fictitious busi- to Administer Estate 1250. A Request for Special Notice 2 yd bin x 2 wk 497.80 N/A 377.79 396.00 ness name(s) listed herein on N/A. • Lien Sale form is available from the court clerk. 3 yd bin x 2 wk 554.32 N/A 566.70 594.00 This statement was filed with the • Trustee’s Sale Attorney for Petitioner: Notice is further given that on Monday, April 9th, 2007 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room located at the District County Clerk-Recorder of San /s/ Alison Cherry Mara, 310 offices, the District Board will conduct a public hearing to hear and consider all protests and objections. Mateo County on Feb. 8, 2007. 854-2626 Ext. 260 Bryant St., Palo Alto, CA 94301 Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC on February 28, March 7, 2007. (Almanac 2/21, 28. 3/7, 14, 2007) (Almanac Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 2007) March 7, 2007 ■ The Almanac ■ 51 moves.com RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE FEATURING MLS LISTINGS THROUGHOUT NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO PREVIEW MORE THAN 200,000 HOMES FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA VISIT www.CaliforniaMoves.com

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