& ■ A monthly section on physical and mental well-being. September 13, 2006 SECTION 2 A LSO INSIDE C ALENDAR 34 |R EAL ESTATE 36 |C LASSIFIEDS 48

Alma Fletcher, center, at the crater rim of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, considered to be the summit of the mountain, on July 25. At right: head guide Charles Lyimo; at left: Eric, an assistant guide.

Courtesy of Reaching herher peak Alma Fletcher Woodside septuagenarian climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro

lma and Austri Fletcher of Wood- mountain, but several were descending, her mother might have to turn around if Shortly after sunrise, the women reached side watched solitary headlamps Alma recalls. Alma couldn’t get her energy up. But as a Stella Point at the crater rim, at 18,800 feet snake up the mountain ahead of They passed at least four hikers who last resort, she forced down some energy considered to be the summit of Kiliman- them as they hiked toward the weren’t able to brave either the steep incline gel, a nutritional supplement used mainly jaro, a volcano. summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in or the altitude, and Alma knew that she by endurance runners and other athletes; Alma then began the descent from the the early morning was slowing down, too. she had been reluctant to take the gel mountain, while Austri continued hiking hours of July 25. Story by Sean Howell “I didn’t expect the last because of her failing appetite, and because to the true peak at 19,340 feet. The mother and daugh- (portion of the) climb to she hated the taste. But once she did, her Reaching the crater rim would be an A Special to the Almanac ter had started the climb be so difficult. I didn’t pace picked up almost immediately. impressive feat for anyone, especially some- at midnight, donning have enough energy.” one who’s 72 years old, but Alma smiles and headlamps and extra clothing. But in the end, she proved that she had shakes her head when she thinks about it. “It was like a torchlight parade,” said just enough — with a little help from a “I wish we had started (eating the gel) Alma, who was taking on the mighty nutritional supplement taken on the trail ‘I didn’t at midnight,” she says, sitting in the liv- challenge of climbing the highest and, no doubt, from having kept up over think I’d ing room of her home off Skyline Boule- mountain in Africa at the age of 72. The the years a daily physical regimen that has vard, near King’s Mountain Road. If she scene reminded Austri, 41, of the Seven kept her remarkably fit into her eighth make it. The had, she says, she might have joined her Dwarfs from Snow White, marching off decade of life. hotel staff daughter for the last 500 feet. to work. When Alma and Austri Fletcher descend- Ahead of them, the women could see REACHING THE SUMMIT didn’t think ed 6,000 feet to an emergency base camp, only the feet of the guides whom Alma ut in the wee hours of that bracingly I’d make it.’ they wrapped up what both women call and Austri had hired at the hotel at the cold day in July, she didn’t feel all the most strenuous day of exercise in their bottom of the mountain. too fit. ALMA FLETCHER, B ON HER CLIMB TO Most of the lights were going up the At around 3 a.m., Austri thought she and KILIMANJARO’S SUMMIT See FLETCHER, page 31

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Sanding & Sealing “I didn’t think I’d make it,” for temperatures as low as 20 She has climbed Mount Whit- she says. “The hotel staff didn’t degrees below zero. ney in California — the tall- think I’d make it.” The climate continued to est mountain in the lower 48 ★ ★ Alma had doubts about wheth- change the higher they climbed, states — and trekked in Nepal Free Estimates er she would even be able to start from rainforest to high desert to with Austri and her son Mark Pressure Washing the climb, much less reach the lava rock. in 2000, where she reached the summit. Only two weeks before, Alma and Austri say that the peak of Muktinath, a Buddhist All Surfaces she and Austri had walked 200 famed glaciers at the top of the pilgrimage site, at 12,475 feet. Patios • Driveways • Walkways miles along the path from Le peak were breathtaking as they She walks for about an hour Puy in to the Spanish walked beside them, though every morning with a group Tony Addy’s Pressure Washing border, completing a five-sum- they have receded dramatically of friends, and also does yoga, 800-546-WASH mer-long trek across and in recent years as the climate has aerobics and swimming. ( 9 2 7 4 ) part of France that began in warmed. Austri says she trained for Santiago de Compostella in the One of the most difficult about two and a half hours per northwest corner of Spain. sections for the women came day in preparation for the trip, American Society of Interior Designers Around mile 170, Alma devel- on the fourth day, when they mixing aerobics with weight oped edema in her ankle, caus- had to scramble up the steep, lifting. Announces ing it to swell. She spent the next 1,000-foot-high Barranco Wall, Alma says that she feels strong- two weeks resting at the base of made up entirely of lava rocks. ly about exercising, and wishes HOUSE TOUR 2006 Mont Blanc in France with her If Alma was going to turn back, that other Americans would do foot elevated, while Austri hiked that was the likeliest place. But more of it. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 up the mountain to acclimate her head guide, Charles Lyimo, “It’s cheap to walk every day,” 10 AM - 4 PM Tickets: $40 for Kilimanjaro. helped her up the rocks by Alma says. Alma saw a doctor who feared holding onto her hand while “It’s free,” Austri corrects with that she had a blood clot, but she grasped handholds that had a grin. This self-guided tour showcases six architecturally distinctive was cleared to climb the moun- been installed along the route. 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September 13, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 31 NEWS OF LOCAL PEOPLE AND EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY

■ NOTES Krakower shows his paintings Talk by columnist others. Single tickets are $20 Arthur Krakower, a twice- 2001 with a master’s degree in fine David Brooks for members and $30 for oth- retired Atherton resident with arts from the California College ers. For information or tickets, a blossoming third career as an of the Arts. He was the college’s New York Times columnist call 415-293-4600, or go to artist, has a solo show of his oil oldest graduate. David Brooks will speak on itsyourworld.org. paintings and monotypes on dis- The school’s alumni associa- “Bipartisanship in Foreign and play from September 7 to October tion is jointly hosting the recep- Domestic Policy and Leadership Square dancers alert 7 at Smith Andersen Editions in tion with Smith Andersen. The Challenges for the ” at The Sequoias Palo Alto. reception features Kim Anno, on Monday, September 18, at An opening reception for the CCA’s associate professor of 6:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Yes, there is Mainstream “A Sidelong Glance” is set for art. Center for the Performing Arts. Western Square Dancing in Thursday, September 14, from Smith Andersen is located The World Affairs Council of Portola Valley. An energetic 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 440 Pepper Ave. in Palo Northern California sponsors group of seniors square dances Mr. Krakower, whose art Alto and is open Wednesday the Richard and Judith Gggen- every Monday night with the has been shown at Triton through Saturday from 10 a.m. heim Lectures, which will fea- popular caller Jim Osborne. Museum at Santa Clara Uni- to 3 p.m., and by appointment. ture presidential adviser David The Sequoia Squares invite versity, recently returned from Call 327-7762. To RSVP to the Gergen on Monday, October 9. local residents to join them a month-long stay at an artists’ reception, e-mail rkatz@cca. The charge for the two events colony in . Loving sisters in the city, painted edu. For information, go to is $35 for members and $60 for See NOTES, next page At the age of 80 he graduated in by Arthur Krakower. smithandersen.com.

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32 ■ The Almanac ■ September 13, 2006 COMMUNITY

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Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., to: le Tour de Menlo, 3525 Alameda de las San Mateo County Historical Association Students should have some prior calligraphy ness and the American Heart Association. Menlo Park,. Call 325-3001. Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Call Tom at event. Sept. 21, 6-9:30 p.m. $150. Hotel Sofi- experience. A materials list will be available Free. Call 259-6807. www.heartwalksmc.org 854-2626, ext. 222, for more information. tel, 223 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City. upon registration. $180 members/$220 non- Le Tour de Menlo. Sunday, September 22nd Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Grand Opening Portola Art Gallery. members. Filoli, 86 Canada Road, Woodside. Run & Walk. For runners, athletic groups 24. With five climbs, over 5,000 feet, this half- www.filoli.org century (50 miles) bike ride challenges best Ten artists celebrate their new home at the Talks/Authors and families. Prize giveaways and refresh- riders over urban course; alternate route has Allied Arts Guild. Explore the paintings, Desserts Without Calories. Students ments. 5K walk begins at 7:30 p.m.; 10k run pastels, and photography of the artists. “What Do You Do With A Drunken learn how to create floral arrangements that begins at 8:15 p.m.; 5K run begins at 8:45 fewer climbs. Starts at 7 a.m. at Menlo-Ather- Sailor?.” Dr. Fabio Lopez Lazaro lectures ton High School, 555 Middlefield Road, Ather- Refreshments provided. Sept. 16, noon-4 pose as cakes, sundaes and other sweets p.m. Deadline to pre-register is Sept. 29. p.m. Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo to relate realities of the not-so-romantic that grace a party table or for use as a host- See website for details. Oct. 6, 6-10 p.m. $20 ton. Benefits scholarship, community service life aboard ship in the romantic age of sail. programs of Rotary Club of Menlo Park, Park. www.portolaartgallery.com ess gift. 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Learn about hydran- paintings, photos and drawings by local artists INVITES APPLICATIONS Mon., Sept. 18, 6 p.m. registration; 6:30 p.m. gea growing requirements, special care and and school children. Through Oct. 1; meet the program begins. Tickets available now. Stan- techniques for pruning, propagation and artists Sat., Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Filoli, FOR COMMITTEES dard seats member $20/non-member $35; cutting in this lecture and demonstration. 86 Canada Road, Woodside. www.filoli.org preferred seating, $45/$65. Mountain View Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $25 mem- Chinese Painting on the Eve of the Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., bers/$35 non-members. Filoli, 86 Canada Communist Revolution. Exploring the Mountain View. Road, Woodside. www.filoli.org art of the 20th-century with Chinese artist BICYCLE COMMITTEE James Lovelock. “The Revenge of PYT’s Fall Session. Weekly classes in act- Zhang Suqi. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu. Gaia.” Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s ing, singing and dancing for ages 3.5-18. Sept. 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.; closed Mondays and Tues- Meets second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 25-Dec. 8. $115-$250 per class per session. days. Through Oct. 29. Cantor Arts Center, Call 324-4321. www.keplers.com PYT also offers a drama camp for ages 8-14, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. Call 723-4177. p.m.; appointment for a one-year term. Judith Schwartz, “Doublethink.” Dec. 26-Jan. 5. $250. Registration now avail- museum.stanford.edu Palo Alto author Judith Schwartz paints a able. Peninsula Youth Theatre, 2500 Old Mid- Sailing through History with Model The Committee advises and recommends to picture of a “divinely entitled” Silicon Valley dlefield Way, Mountain View. www.pytnet.org Ships. The Museum of American Heritage existence and then tears it apart. Tue., Sept. Raising Girls. Parenting workshop cover- in partnership with South Bay Model Ship- the Town Council on the policies for planning, 19, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El ing grades kindergarten-3rd. Explore what wrights tell the story of maritime heritage Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321. girls need to grow up curious, competent, from ancient to modern times through a col- developing, maintaining, and usage of Town's www.keplers.com and capable conducted by Sheila Dubin. lection of two dozen exquisite ship models Lynne Cox, “Grayson.” Sept. 16, 7:30 Mondays, Sept. 18 and 25, noon-1:30 p.m. and related objects. Fri.-Sun., through Sept. bikeways system and provides an open forum p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino $50 for 2 sessions. Pre-registration required. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Museum Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321. www. Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto. of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo for bicycle issues. keplers.com Call 688-3040. www.parentsplaceonline.org Alto. Call 321-1004. www.moah.org Michael McFaul. “Promoting Democ- Stanford Diabetes Self-Manage- Silicon Valley “Sim Day.” Demonstra- racy: Can We? Should We?” Sun., Sept. 24, ment Workshop. A Stanford University tions of disaster and emergency response 3 p.m. Directions to Atherton location given study of Diabetes Self-Management. Learn technologies used in earthquakes, tsunamis CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL upon prepaid registration, deadline Sept. to manage your symptoms and avoid or and other catastrophes. See bike and solar- 21, 5 p.m. (415) 293-4600 for prices, details. delay complications. Saturdays, Sept. 16- power computers, solar phones, tele-medi- Call (415)293-4600. Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. El Camino cine technologies, mapping devices designed HEALTH to bring emergency communications to com- Modern Sculpture Explained. Charles Hospital, Park Pavillion, room K, 2400 Grant Road, Mountain View. Call 1-800-366-2624. munities hit by disasters. Sept. 19, 12:30-3:30 Meets fourth Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m.; Citron, an internationally acclaimed sculptor, p.m. Free. Intuit Corporate Headquarters, will speak on “How to Understand Contem- 2550 Garcia Road, Building 5, Mountain View. appointment for a two-year term. porary Sculpture, Modern and Post-Modern.” Call (415) 255-1554. www.techri.org Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m. Free. Pacific Art League, Community The Committee advises and assists the Town 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Call 325-6679. Scott Smith, “The Ruins.” Wed., Sept. Events 2006 San Mateo County Heart Walk. Kids & Families Council, Planning Commission, and staff 13, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321. on conservation, open space, noise, public www.keplers.com services and facilities as pertaining to the Auditions El Camino Youth Symphony Audi- elements of the Town's General Plan. tions. ECYS invites young musicians ages 6-20 to join the music education program for A model of the American the 2006-07 season. Audition applications are fishing schooner Benjamin RECREATION COMMITTEE being accepted for all levels. Auditions will take W. Latham is among place through Sept. Submit an audition appli- Meets first Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; cation online. Call 327-2611. www.ecys.org model ships on display Peninsula Pops Orchestra Openings. through September 24 at appointments for three-year and two-year For advanced players of all instruments. the Museum of American Rehearsals Tuesdays, Sept. 12-Dec. 31, 7-10 Heritage, 351 Homer Ave. terms. p.m. Call for appointment. Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road, Room M1, Palo Alto. in Palo Alto. Call 856-8432. www.peninsulapops.org The Committee guides the activities of the Photo courtesy of Museum of Ameri- Stories on Stage Company. PYT seeks can Heritage community recreation programs. youths ages 12-18 for its Stories on Stage com- pany, which dramatizes children’s books Oct.- May. Auditions Sept. 16, 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Pre- History talk on life at sea pare 1-minute prose monologue. $45/month. Peninsula Youth Theatre, 2500 Old Middlefield The past is easily romanticized. unsanitary, uncomfortable and Way, Mountain View. www.pytnet.org Committees are volunteer positions and serve Take, for example, that thrilling unbearable” — in a lecture at the in an advisory capacity to the Town Council. Benefits age when shipmates scudded Museum of American Heritage. Hollywood Hosts. Gentry Magazine and through the blue bounding main The program starts at 7:30 Interested residents may request information Stanford Park Hotel’s benefit for Peninsula in sturdy wooden ships driven by p.m. Thursday, September 21, Youth Theatre. Sept. 15, 6 p.m. Events include and applications Monday through Friday, 8:00 a raffle of professionally designed table set- the pure wind and white billow- in the Frank Livermore Learn- tings inspired by legendary movies, supper- ing sails. ing Center at the museum, 351 a.m.-12 noon and 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Town by-the-bite, live and silent auctions, and enter- They are certainly the old days, Homer Ave. in Palo Alto. An tainment by PYT. $40. Stanford Park Hotel, 100 Hall, 2955 Woodside Road, on the web site at El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 988-8798 but apparently they were not the exhibit of locally crafted model www.woodsidetown.org, or telephone (650) ext.303. www.pytnet.org/hollywoodhosts good old days. Professor Fabio sailing ships opens at 7 p.m. Lopez Lazaro of Santa Clara Admission is $5, which is waived 851-6790. Deadline for applications is Friday, Classes/ University will talk about life at for museum members. For more September 15, 2006, 5:00 p.m. Workshops sea in days of sail — a life that information, call 321-1004 or go Calligraphy Workshop: Designing and was “difficult at best and often to moah.org.

34 ■ The Almanac ■ September 13, 2006 CALENDAR

Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays-Fridays, beginning and intermediate level teams for 20, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Cooley Godward LLP, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sundays, women ages 25 and older. Sept. 25-Nov. 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call (408) 2 and 7 p.m., through Sept. 17. $20-$60. 18. $65 for season. Burgess Park, Menlo 573-5611. www.cadvocates.org Mountain View Center for the Performing Park. www.maasl.com Menlo Art League. Donna Orme will Arts, 500 Castro, Mountain View. Call 463- Child Advocates Orientation Ses- demonstrate and explain her method for etch- 1960. www.theatreworks.org sion. Looking for adults to become a friend ing on aluminum plates combined with the “Tick, Tick...Boom.” Presented by Bus and mentor to an abused or neglected child. application of Asian papers. Sept. 13, 7:30-9 Barn Stage Company. A musical look at the Volunteers will be appointed to speak up p.m. Free. Menlo Park Recreation Center, 700 courage it takes to follow your dreams. Through for the child’s best interest in court. Sept. Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 322-6867. Sept. 30. See website for showtimes and ticket prices. Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Call 941-0551. www.busbarn.org We represent over 20 local and internationally acclaimed artists. Et Alia The featured art is abstract, Older Driver Traffic Safety Semi- contemporary post modernism, nar. Learn how to compensate for age- classical impressionism related changes, and receive a confidential and realism. self evaluation. Space is limited to the first 45 registrants. Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Open Mon-Sun year around Free. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo 300 Main St, Half Moon Bay 650-726-8932 www.gallerialuna.com Park. Call 363-4572. “7th Annual To Life” A Jewish Cul- Beautiful Art for Beautiful Living tural Street Festival. Showcasing fine Dispersion art, traditional Jewish music, dance, and “San Shi (dispersion),” a video installation by artist Ajna Lichau, foods. Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Cali- fornia Ave., Palo Alto. Call 852-3506. www. shows an image of the artist’s apparently lifeless body floating in tolifefestival.org a pool of water and projected onto a floor covered by sand. Ms. Kara’s “At Your Own Pace” Walk. TOWN OF WOODSIDE Lichau’s photography and video and installation work is on display at Walk 3 miles in memory of loved ones and SPUR Projects gallery in Portola Valley. A reception is set for 5 to 7 raise funds to help those who are grieving. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA p.m. Saturday, September 16. SPUR, at 888 Portola Road, is open See website for registration. Sept. 16, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. $25. Mitchell Park, Pine Grove Picnic September 20, 2006 • 7:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., or by appointment. Area, 600 East Meadow Ave., Palo Alto. Call For information, call 529-2040 or go to www.SpurProjects.com. 321-5272 ext. 17. www.kara-grief.org 2955 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062 U.S. Election Fairness Film, Talk. A documentary on the 2004 presidential Explorers Program for Kids 8-11: election from Palo Alto filmmaker Dorothy PUBLIC HEARINGS Amazing Insects and Spiders. Chil- On Stage Fadiman. A public forum on the state of U.S. dren learn through classroom instruction, “Beehive.” Presented by the Palo Alto elections. Tue., Sept. 19, 7 p.m.-midnight. a hike on the trails and hands-on activities Players. 60’s girl group presenting the musi- Steve Chessin, president of Californians for when they return. Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon cal “Beehive.” Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 Election Reform, will speak on local reform 1. John & Stacey Hodge SDPC06-002 $15 members/$25 non-members. Filoli, 86 p.m. Sept. 15-Oct. 1. $20-30. Lucie Stern efforts and possible changes. Free. The Canada Road, Woodside. www.filoli.org Theatre, 1305 Middle Field Road, Palo Alto. Adobe Building, 157 Moffett Blvd., Mountain 155 Mountain Wood Lane Family Story Time: School Stories. www.paplayers.org View. Call (640) 941-4846. www.lwvlamv.org Continued review of a proposal to grade in excess of Kepler’s storyteller, Chelsea McNeel, “Long Day’s Journey into Night.” A Lacrosse Clinics and Classes. Atherton reads stories about friends, learning, and play by Eugene O’Neill. Thu.-Sat., Sept. 21- Lacrosse is offering weekend clinics and after- 1,500 cubic yards per Woodside Municipal Code section fun at school. Geared towards children in Oct. 22. See website for details. $10-$25. school classes through Sept. Beginner-inter- Pre-K through second grade. Sun., Sept. Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave. Unit mediate levels for ages 5 and up. Holbrook 151.22.B. 17, 11:30 a.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 K, Mountain View. www.thepear.org Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave., Atherton. Call El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 324- “M Butterfly.” Presented by Theatre- 799-3600. www.athetonlacrosse.com 4321. www.keplers.com Works. An exploration of love and politics. Ladies Soccor League Sign Ups. For 2. McDonald Family LLC MERG 06-004 408 Eleanor Drive Review of a request to merge three lots into one, con- sistent with the provisions of Woodside Municipal Code Living Well Section 152. A Guide for Seniors and Their Families 3. Peter Leigh & Pamela Smith Exception to WMC Section 53.35 428 Hillside Drive Review of an exception to the requirement to underground the electrical wiring from the street to remodeled house in accordance with the provisions of Section 53.35 of the Woodside Municipal Code. 4. Bob Reed XSB 06-005 580 Patrol Road Review of a setback exception to allow a garage addition to the existing main residence 46 feet from the interior boundary of the ingress/egress easement when 50 feet is normally required in the SCP-7.5 zoning district. 2006 Publish Date: 5. First Virtual Properties SDPC06-003 October 31, 2006 3000 Portola Road Deadline: Review of a site development plan to accommodate October 12, 2006 construction of a new home and accessory structures. Baby Boomers and their parents are the fastest growing market heading into the Proposed earthwork volumes are 1528 cubic yards of fill, next two decades. Our Living Well section will speak to these active seniors 2086 cubic yards of cut and 558 cubic yards of export. and their families with informative editorial content and listings. 10,000 copies All application materials are available for public of Living Well will be distributed free at over 100 locations throughout the review at the Woodside Planning and Building Counter, Midpeninsula. For more information, please call Connie Jo Cotton at Woodside Town Hall, weekdays from 8:00-10:00 AM and (650) 326-8210 ext. 230. 1:00-3:00 PM, or by appointment. For more information contact the Woodside Planning and Building Department at (650) 851-6790.

September 13, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 35 Circus Club Location

6 cowell lane ATHERTON NEW PRICE

Welcome to this elegant, two-story, French Traditional home on a cul-de-sac near the Circus Club. Th e 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath house off ers every amenity to the discerning buyer. Loft y ceilings, hardwood fl oors, and sparkling windows create an atmosphere of refi ned luxury, perfect for entertaining in the grand manner. In the garden, lush lawn and an exuberance of fl owering shrubs border a broad rear terrace and swimming pool, while perimeter trees ensure peace and privacy. Excellent Menlo Park schools. • Elegant, two-story, French Traditional home • Five bedrooms and four and one-half baths • Lovely gardens with lush lawns, fl owering shrubs, and tall perimeter trees • Terrace and swimming pool • Th ree-car garage

Off ered at $5,299,000

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36 ■ The Almanac ■ September 13, 2006 LEHUA GREENMAN ■ THE HAMILTON ■ 555 B PRICE REDUCED! Ability can take you to the top, but it takes character

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48 Lloyden Drive ATHERTON NEW PRICE

Welcome to this two-story, Mediterranean- Mission-style home, designed in 1912 by famed San Francisco architect Willis Polk as a carriage house for real estate tycoon Joseph Coryell. Th is enchanting residence, with its façade of weathered concrete, is constructed around a series of sunny patios. Inside, the living room is vast enough to accommodate the grandest entertainments, and the foursquare dining room can seat a banquet. In the master suite, a gothic arch supporting the soaring bedroom ceiling underscores the room’s origins as a family chapel. A sitting room and two additional bedrooms, each with private bath, are reached by climbing a serpentine stair. In addition, there is a studio apartment in the kitchen wing, as well as a guest cottage attached to the two-car garage. • Th ree bedrooms and three and one-half baths in the main house • Living room, dining room, card room • Updated kitchen and breakfast room with wet bar • Guest cottage with living room, kitchenette, bedroom and full bath • Studio apartment with full bath and kitchenette • Sunny patios, pool and spa • Approximately 1.29 acres of fully fenced, exquisitely maintained gardens Off ered at $3,995,000

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September 13, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 39 Private Paradise

393 Atherton Avenue ATHERTON NEW PRICE

Three-Story, Mediterranean Home on the brow of a hill in West Atherton. Th e main level is comprised of the living room, formal dining room, home offi ce, family room, breakfast room, and kitchen. A spiral staircase ascends from the spectacular entry hall to the top-level bedroom suites. A home theater, exercise studio, indoor spa, bedroom suite, and four-car garage occupy the lowest level. In the garden, a sunny patio links the pool, spa, and tennis court.

• Five bedrooms, eight full baths, and one half-bath • Living room, dining room, family room, home offi ce, breakfast room, and kitchen • Home theater, exercise studio, indoor spa, wine cellar, and four-car garage • Beautiful garden with fountain, pool, spa, and tennis court • Excellent Las Lomitas Schools Off ered at $5,995,000

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40 ■ The Almanac ■ September 13, 2006 MENLO PARK… Elegant, single level 5BD/3.5 BA home MENLO PARK… Beautifully landscaped home locat- ATHERTON… Beautiful central Atherton home! Menlo in W. Menlo Park’s most desirable location. Completely ed in desirable Menlo Park area. Spacious remodeled Park Schools! 3 BR/2.5Baths, updated throughout with hard- remodeled w/inviting LR, large sep. DR, vaulted ceiling 6 bedroom, 4 bath home. Thoughtful floor plan and wood floors, granite kitchen countertops, new double pane FR opening to fabulous gourmet kit. w/sunny break- quality workmanship. Comfortable family living in a windows and new landscaping. Living room with fireplace, fast-nook. Luxurious MBR suite. Custom stone finishes, serene atmosphere.. separate formal dining room and breakfast nook in kitchen. French drs, custom cabinetry & hrdwd flrs. Sep guest cot- SUSAN FURSTMAN $3,650,000 2-car garage. tage w/kit & BA, temp-controlled wine closet. Gorgeous SUZANNE SCOTT $1,495,000 priv. grdn. Outstanding Oak Knoll & Hillview Schools. ELIZABETH DASCHBACH $2,995,000 ■ ATHERTON ■ ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW ■ This prime West Atherton flag lot boast of level, sunny and Lovely condo in Questa Park area, ready to move in. This private land. The lot is cleared and ready to build your dream second floor beauty was just painted, has new carpet and tile house! Menlo Park schools. floors. Huge balcony! SKIP CASHIN $3,950,000 BARBARA KLEM $395,000 Best Value in Atherton! Tucked behind a berm & private gate ■ ■ is this stunning contemp. 5BR/3.5BA hm w/gorgeous vws. PALO ALTO 1BR/1BA guesthse, 1BR/1BA au pair unit, on just under one Beautiful 3BRs and 2.5BAs. Gleaming hdwd flrs, new carpet, acre lot, flat, private & very quiet! Landscape boasts spectacular granite kit., high-end laundry & Palo Alto schools. grdns, pool, gazebo, sauna, ponds, waterfalls. CAMILLE EDER $949,000 SUZANNE SCOTT $3,699,000 Spacious Lindenwood Ranch home set on Beautiful park-like ■ SAN CARLOS ■ MENLO PARK… Spacious contemp. new home situated grounds. Perimeter privacy w/sunny front & rear yards, lush Private view. Spacious 4BRs, new double pane windows. 4-year on approx. .37 acre incl. 5BRs and 4.5BAs. Thoughtfully lawns & foliage. Remodeled kitchen, sep. guest hse. Lifetime old roof, hardwood flooring throughout, newly painted in & planned & well-designed w/ample use of red birch cabi- pool & spa. 4 + car garage. Menlo Park schools. out. Green Valley view. nets, doors and trim, travertine flrs, & slab granite coun- PAUL SKRABO $2,850,000 SALLY KWOK $969,900 ter-tops. The open floorplan moves gracefully from the ■ ■ foyer through the formal living & dining rms, to the kit. CUPERTINO ■ SAN GREGORIO ■ w/central island & breakfast nook, to the two-story FR. This spacious 5BR/3BA home has been extensively remodeled. Turnkey home on the San Gregorio/La Honda border. BRIAN CASTILE $2,695,000 Gourmet kitchen, Custom baths, beautiful grounds include: 3BD/2BA. Open floor plan. Home orients to rear yard and garden & pool. Award-winning Cupertino schools! views of hills. Running creek w/water rights included. SHELLIE FLETCHER $1,499,000 JANET LAWSON BURR $885,000 This spacious & immaculate split level unit is set in the beautiful Northpoint Complex of Cupertino. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac ■ SAN JOSE ■ overlooking lush & beautifully lndscpd grnds. It features many ame- nities & close proximity to commute & shopping. Cupertino schls. Excellent locations! Nicely updated duplexes w/newer appli- CATHY MCCARTY $705,000 ances, crpt, fixtures, paint, front landscaping & more! Both properties are very private w/fenced yards, sep. patio & garage. ■ EAST PALO ALTO ■ Convenient to Hwys 85 & 17. Sold separately. MARY JO MCCARTHY $815,000 Remod 2/1 has new flrs, new appliances, new roof, new water softener. Huge bckyrd w/brick built in BBQ. Fenced prop. Spacious home. 2BD/1BA added with separate entrance. Great w/additional lighting outside. for 2 family living. MENLO PARK… This exceptional new home with 5BR GORDANA WOLFMAN $609,000 SALLY KWOK $799,000 and 4.5BA is located in highly desirable Menlo Oaks. The 2-story open floorplan incl. a chef’s kit. w/travertine flrs Very charming 1BD/1BA, updated, new crpt, just painted, new Completely updated & remodeled. New kitchen, windows, and a balcony overlooking the spacious FR. The many window coverings. Corner unit w/lge patio, extra storage. paver driveway and patio. Excellent schools and location. mature trees & lush garden, viewed from the MBR suites GORDANA WOLFMAN $298,000 BRENDAN ROYER $699,950 on both floors, create tranquility & peace of mind. ■ ■ ■ ■ BRIAN CASTILE $2,695,000 LA HONDA SANTA CLARA Charming, remodeled, cottage-style home w/expansive vws. Delightful 2BD/2BA ground level, end unit condo in quiet, Custom computer center & hutch in kit. Stained glass inserts & sought after Hampton Place complex. Light, airy & updated. open beams. New roof, Anderson bay wndws. Elegant LR w/FP opens to sunny, expansive rear patio. Lg MBR JANET LAWSON BURR $545,000 suite. Inside laundry. Unit is well located, adjacent to parking, close to pool & clubhouse. Close to shopping, Kaiser Hospital, ■ MENLO PARK ■ Community Center & schools. 4BR suites/5BAs. Classic updated Ranch on approx .46 acre set ELIZABETH DASCHBACH $452,500 in private cul-de-sac off prestigious San Mateo Drive. Abundant ■ ■ wrap-around porches & sprawling lawns. WOODSIDE JAMI ARAMI $3,395,000 Desirable sunny Woodside Heights location. Newly constructed West Menlo Beauty! Large corner lot close to Oak Knoll & Craftsman-Style home. 4BRs, 2 en Suite, + office/library. Hillview Schools. Beautiful backyard w/expansive brick patio, Established vineyard, prof’l landscaping, horse property w/ MENLO PARK… Newly remod. home situated in pool, hot tub & private patio off MBR. Hdwd floors, spacious pool & deck on the Woodside Trail system. desirable W. Menlo Park. 3BR/2BA, MBR featuring kitchen, plantation shutters and so much more! GARY MCKAE $5,880,000 French drs leading to new deck & charming garden. CAMILLE EDER $1,785,000 Central Woodside’s most sought after location! Gorgeous views Remod. Kit w/granite cntrs, Cherry cbnts & stnls steel of the western hills from this prime, sunny, level site. Minutes appl. Vaulted ceil in LR, DR, & Kit. Large 2-car gar. Charming home 3BD/2.5BA. Great or Family room looks to large private garden w/lawn & entertaining area. Cozy den off from school and town. Ready to build. On sewer. ARNON MATITYAHU/ eat-in kitchen which opens to wonderful side & rose garden. ELIZABETH DASCHBACH $2,550,000 SABRINA FANUCCHI $1,295,000 Much more, come and see! 4BR/3BA with gourmet kit & wood-fired oven. Massive granite MARIANNE HAVERTY $1,695,000 stone FP, stone deck w/panoramic views. With tennis ct, spa, Perfect country hm beautifully rmdled, elegantly landscaped. stables that open to gently sloping pasture, green house, veg- 4BR/2BA. Fabulous built-in’s, hand painted tile, bay wndws, etable garden & lg parks nearby. crown mouldings, French drs. New roof. Los Lomitas schls. DANA CAPPIELLO /STEVE GRAY $2,299,000 JOE CARCIONE $1,495,000 Beautiful setting! 4BR/3BA plus sep. guest quarters. Great Dramatically rmdled townhouse in Park Forest. New Kit, BAs, condition, looks like a brand new home. Big LR w/fireplace. Cherry hdwd flrs, limestone surfaces. Superior lighting & fin- Room for horses. Views of the trees and bay. ishes, all w/a French flair. Common grdns & pool. DANA CAPPIELLO $1,875,000 TOM BOEDDIKER $1,350,000 Unique Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Design. Lush tranquil Perfectly updated hm. Highest of quality materials thruout settings. Separate dome for additional living space. Ocean this 2BR/1BA hse. Dual pane windows & gleaming hdwd flrs. views from some locations on the property. Quiet, private and PALO ALTO… Spacious single level home in prime Bonus rm/office and 2-car gar. Los Lomitas schools. unique. Portola Valley Schools. Green Gables location. This 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath ALEXANDRA VON DER GROEBEN $1,048,800 CAMILLE EDER $1,548,000 home boasts a large lot, pool, gazebo, patios and Lovely W. Menlo condo residents 55+ only. Spac. 1BD/1BA. Dramatic tree top view lot on lower Patrol Road. Plans for BBQ area for easy entertaining. New paint, refinished Recently upgraded. Gorgeous landscaped grnds w/pool. approx. 4,000sf house are in process, design review complete. hardwood floors. Top Palo Alto schools. Secured bldg/parking. Menlo Cmns. Develop. Survey, soils, geotech done. Build your dream home! DOYLE RUNDELL $2,135,000 HELEN GONIA $369,000 MATT SHANKS $1,395,000

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MENLO PARK ATHERTON MENLO PARK 14 Greenwood Place $1,479,000 Beatrice Goodman 4 BR 2 BA Delightful home approx 1900 sf. Situated in serene 37 WATKINS DRIVE $2,295,000 158 SEMINARY $2,699,000 650.566.5336 4BR 4BA Features include an elegant LR, formal DR, gourmet Rare 5BR/3.5BA Vintage Oaks home. Formal DR & LR with cul-de-sac in the sought-after MP School District. Extensive recent [email protected] KT with top of the line appliances, spacious FR & BRs, hrdwd high coved ceilings. Slab granite kitchen & adjoining Family remodeling. flrs thru-out & lovely bckyd. MP schools. room opening to private rear gardens. Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 Elaine White & Don Diltz 650.324.4456

Ginny ATHERTON BELMONT VIEWS! Kavanaugh NEW CIRCUS CLUB ESTATE! $20,700,000 VIEW OF HILLS/COZY HOME $1,150,000 4 BR 2.5 BA Views, 2 bonus rooms & loads of storage. 650.529.8570 6 BR 4 BA Remarkable French Estate 16000sf of living space on 1+ ac of lndscpd grnds. Impeccable detail through- All new redwood fence & decks, dbl paned windows, new gkavanaugh@ out. Renowned Designer/Developer Creative Habitat furnace & refinished flrs. camoves.com Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Geraldine Asmus 650.325.6161 STATELY GRAND ESTATE $15,950,000 LOS ALTOS Joe 6 BR 4 BA 10,350sf (includes guest hs) on 1.81 ac in PORTOLA VALLEY prime Circus Club area. This almost completely redone home GRAND LOS ALTOS HOME! $1,995,000 Top of the World $2,995,000 is located on Atherton’s most acclaimed street. 5 BR 3 BA Enjoy the feel of Los Altos Hills on this large, Kavanaugh Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 3BR/3BA Spectacular bay & mountain views on approx. 2.75 ac. level lot backing to tree-dotted open space. 650.529.2060 OLD WORLD ELEGANCE $10,900,000 Main house w/LR, DR, Kit, FR, Bonus room, and office/possible 4th Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 joseph.kavanaugh@ 6 BR 7.5 BA Under construction French Country Manor by DWNTWN LOS ALTOS PNTHOUSE $550,000 BR. Plus large 2-BR, 2-BA guest house. camoves.com Bob Owen. Three levels w/ every amenity, cabana & pool on 2 BR 2 BA This spacious, light and bright 2 bedroom, 2 1.1 private acre in prime West Atherton location bath top floor unit with fireplace in a secure building is only Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 steps away from downtown Los Altos! OPPORTUNITY AND LOCATION $8,490,000 Maya Sewald 650.323.7751 Dee 4 BR 2 BA A private, sunny, open, level lot of 1.85 acres in prime West Atherton w/ MP schls. Existing home & cottage LOS ALTOS HILLS Eslami sold in present condition. Tennis ct, pool OPEN SAT & SUN Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 CONVENIENTLY LOCATED $3,395,000 650.283-4626 4 BR 4 BA Gorgeous nearly 4000sf 1-story hm on stun- deslami@ PRIVATE PARADISE $6,495,000 ning 1-ac lot. Priv setting w/waterfall, stream, pool, deck. cbnorcal.com 5 BR 8.5 BA Three-story, Mediterranean hm on a resort-like, Conveniently located CDS near downtown LA & PA. gated lot in West Atherton. A sunny patio links the pool, spa Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 & tennis court. Las Lomitas Schools. Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456 AMAZING BAY VIEWS! $2,895,000 4 BR 2 BA Amazing Views from gorgeous 1.28 acre prop- Doris CIRCUS CLUB LOCATION $5,799,000 ATHERTON erty w/ Palo Alto Schools! Professionally landscaped yard w/ Messina 5 BR 4.5 BA Two-story, French Traditional home on a cul de expansive decks. 15 Jubilee Ct. $1,498,000 sac. Lofty ceilings, hardwood flrs. Fenced garden, swimming Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 650.248.6069 pool, & 3 car garage. Excellent MP schools. 4 BR 3.5 BA Gated cul-de-sac. Sunken LR, formal DR. Kitchen UPDATED 3000SF HM PA SCHL $2,395,000 dmessina@ Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456 opens to spacious FR, bonus loft w/bath. Over 3600sf. 2-car garage cbnorcal.com 4 BR 3.5 BA Updated sunny 3000 sf LAH home w/PA - priced to sell! CONTEMPORARY OPULENCE $5,750,000 Schools on 1 ac lot w/vineyard. Gourmet kitchen w/granite 4 BR 4.5 BA Sleek custom villa in prime W. Atherton loca- countertops. Wine tasting & bottling rooms in basement. tion. Light-filled flowing floorplan w/extraordinary detail on Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 park-like grounds w/pool, cabana & gardens. Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 MENLO PARK COUNTRY FRENCH ESTATE $5,300,000 IMMACULATE DETAILS! $3,895,000 6 BR 4 BA Atherton address, Woodside living on 7.5 private acres in a newer custom built Country French Estate with 5 BR 4 BA Large family room & gourmet kitchen. Master OPEN SAT & SUN approx 7000 sq ft of living space. Suite with private balcony. Pool & guest house. Ready to move in! By appt. only. Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456 R. Brendan Leary 650.325.6161 ART DECO STYLING $4,995,000 WONDERFUL TRADITIONAL HME $3,295,000 5 BR 4 BA On 1 acre with 1 BR guest apartment w/kitchen, 4 5 BR 4.5 BA Wonderful W. Menlo location on quiet cul-de- car garage and gated driveway. Beautiful landscaping, sleek sac. Formal DR, gourmet kit opens to lrg FR. Great lower lvl architecture, pool, and spa. perfect for media room or play Rm + bed & BA. WOODSIDE Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 Erika Demma 650.323.7751 ELEGANT TUDOR STYLING $4,800,000 1450 Bear Gulch Rd. (East) $3,750,000 Lehua Greenman SHOWCASE PROPERTY .6 AC $3,095,000 6 BR 4.5 BA Grand dimensions on a priv cul-de-sac. LR 4 BR 3 BA Entertain to your hearts delight! Enjoy its cooks 6 BR 7 BA Approx. 7K sf on 6+ ac w/breathtaking SF Bay & Hill 650.529.2420 w/FP, DR, Chef’s Kit, FR w/FP, Library w/FP, Mstr St w/FP, kit, resort-like pool, Guest Hs & vinecovered arbor w/built in views! Private WDS estate. 2K sf includes 2/2 sep guest quarters. [email protected] Excercise Rm w/Wet Bar, Gst Hse, Pool & Spa, Spt Ct bbq. Set on .66 Ac. - Sep 1BD/1BA apt Gated entry to parklike grounds & TC. Top WDS school. Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 John Alexander 650.323.7751 PRICE REDUCTION $4,495,000 RARE OPPORTUNITY! $3,000,000 5 BR 5.5 BA Two-story, Mediterranean-Mission-style home, 4 BR 2.5 BA Fabulous Prime West Menlo flat one-half lot. designed in 1912 by famed architect Willis Polk and con- Ready for you to build your dream home up to 6517 sq ft + Ginny structed around a series of sunny patios. basement + in-law (per City of Menlo Park). Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456 Jackie Copple 650.324.4456 VIEWS! Kavanaugh ACRE + PRIVATE LOT $3,850,000 VINTAGE OAKS! $2,699,000 4 BR 4 BA Gated drive to versatile, spacious single level 650.529.8570 5 BR 3.5 BA Rare 5BR Vintage Oaks home. Formal DR & home with pool. 3 suites, FR, DR ++ .Enjoy, remodel or LR with high coved ceilings. Slab granite kitchen & adjoining gkavanaugh@ redevelop. Tranquil setting with mature trees. Family room opening to private rear gardens. camoves.com Nancy Goldcamp 650.325.6161 Elaine White & Don Diltz 650.324.4456 HIGH PROFILE W. ATHERTON $3,500,000 NOT LEASED LAND $2,149,000 4 BR 2 BA W. Atherton parcel of ~0.82 acre (per Metroscan) 3 BR 2.5 BA Great location on desirable cul-de-sac. Excellent Joe close to Circus Club and surrounded by large estates. Vintage school district and only 5 min to Stanford Shopping, Hwy. WOODSIDE Kavanaugh 1950s ranch style house. 280, & downtown Menlo Park. The Best of Eichler $7,250,000 Dante Drummond 650.325.6161 John Conlon 650.851.2666 6BR/4BA Spectacular Hidden Valley estate w/beautiful views & 650.529.2060 STUNNING TWO STORY HOME $2,345,000 EXCEPTIONAL HOME & VALUE! $1,799,000 gardens, 1BR, 1BA guesthouse, pool, tennis & more on approx. joseph.kavanaugh@ 5 BR 4 BA Elegant LR w/vltd ceilings, Chefs kit, FR, frml 5 BR 4 BA Your home search just became a reality in this camoves.com DR, hdwd flrs through out, gorgeous craftsmanship, exquisite gorgeous 17 year old west Menlo Park home with a well 6 acres...your own private paradise. mstr ste w/priv BA. Tour kerinicholas.com designed floorplan! Las Lomitas schls. Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 Maya Sewald 650.323.7751

42 ■ The Almanac ■ September 13, 2006 OPEN SUNDAY PRICE REDUCED!

PORTOLA VALLEY PORTOLA VALLEY WOODSIDE WOODSIDE PRICE REDUCED! $2,295,000 SLEEK LOFT-STYLE REMODEL $1,049,000 GREAT OPPORTUNITY $6,900,000 REMOD. RANCH ON 1 ACRE $2,995,000 Inviting home features LR w/marble fireplace, FR w/private 2 bd/1 ba + den Enjoy oaks, redwoods from this extensive 5 BR 4 BA Secluded country estate with western views. Main 3 BR 2.5 BA Beautiful granite kitchen & remodeled master views, formal DR area &eat-in kit. Approx 1 ac. w/pool, spa, remodel with stainless kitchen, granite breakfast bar, glass- house is apprx. 6000 sf. Pool house with full kit. Lighted TC, suite with luxurious bathroom. Large detached 2 car garage extensive horse facilities & more. tiled custom shower, fab open floor plan with views! Large pool, spa, sauna. Room for horse facility. plus a barn with lots of storage. Woodside schools. Ginny Kavanaugh & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 yard & basement. Thomas Dallas 650.851.2666 Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961

MENLO PARK PALO ALTO PORTOLA VALLEY WOODSIDE PRIME ALLIED ARTS $1,595,000 NEW CONSTRUCTION $3,295,000 APRX .61 AC PV VIEW LOT $749,000 NEW REBUILD $3,195,000 4 BR 2 BA Charming single-level Ranch Style in prime Allied 6 BR 4 BA Excellent design & detail throughout. Prime Private approx .61 acre lot with spectacular Bay views. Call 4 BR 3 BA Unique hearth room/kitchen, skywalk to bed- Arts neighborhd loc. w/lrg yrd & deck, patio, garden, & lawn. Community Center location. Spacious backyard/garden. Alley agent regarding investigations and studies. rooms. Views & level areas. Also “creekside” rushing waters Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 access to garage. Gourmet kitchen. Maureen Hamner & Megan Bogue 650.323.7751 is a landscape feature. Mature trees. NEW LISTING! $1,479,000 Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Judith Beisler 650.851.2666 4 BR 2 BA Delightful home approx 1900 sf. Situated in CITY LIVING - DOWNTOWN PA $859,500 REDWOOD CITY CLOSE-IN 6 AC LOT $2,850,000 serene cul-de-sac in the sought-after MP School District. 2 BR 2 BA Elegant remodeled downtown 2BD/2BA condo; 4 BR 4 BA Land lovely enough for a country club. Close-in Extensive recent remodeling. secured bldg w/elevator; 2 parking spaces in gated garage. 4BDR 2BATH WITH VIEWS $1,195,000 six acres (approx.) with main & 2nd building site with views Beatrice Goodman 650.324.4456 Wrap-around views of treetops and city lights. 4 BR 2 BA Rare opportunity in Farm Hill Estates. of Jasper Ridge. Ed Kahl 650.851.2666 EXQUISITELY REMODELED $1,449,000 Sarah Elder 650.324.4456 Jerry Buranzon 650.325.6161 4 BR 3 BA Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, expan- REMODELED SPANISH CHARM $699,000 ABSOLUTE PRIVACY $1,700,000 sive limestone backsplash, top line appliances. Formal din- PORTOLA VALLEY 4 BR 3 BA Ready to move in. Studio workshop, fully 2 BR 1 BA A visual feast for the eyes! Spanish-Mediterranean landscaped. Redwood grove, storage, hot tub, 2 fp’s, & high ing. Living room with fireplace. Hardwood floors nearby dwntwn RWC. New kit, hrdwd flrs, dble-paned wndws. CUSTOM BUILT $5,495,000 ceiling at living rm. 2 car garage and deck. Morgan, Gault & Park 650.323.7751 Paul Engel 650.325.6161 IMMACULATE & PRIVATE! $1,345,000 5 BR 5.5 BA Two story Mediterranean with tile roof, 5 bdrm Ed Rang 650.851.2666 3 BR 2.5 BA Beautiful and private downtown location. suites, 3 car garage, and excellent floor plan. Surrounded by SUNNY COTTAGE $599,000 ALPINE SETTING $1,250,000 Approx. 1800 sf town house. Custom kitchen. Two-car large oaks, sunny open meadow. 2 BR 1 BA with fresh int/ext paint and new carpet! Fireplace, 3 BR 3 BA Tucked in the oaks and redwoods just off garage. Lovely gardens. Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 knotty pine wainscoting, hardwood floors, Inside laundry, Skyline Blvd, this quiet home offers charm and Craftsman det oversized 1 car gar, RV Parking. Dianne and David Hamren 650.324.4456 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! $5,295,000 architectural touches to delight the eye. Leslie Pappas & Sandy Ramirez 650.325.6161 Ed Kahl 650.851.2666 ATTRACTIVE NEW PRICE!! $1,195,000 Amazing 4 acre parcel in cul de sac. Privacy abounds! 3 BR 2.5 BA Spacious, light, & very flexible 2050 sq ft flr Spectacular views of the Bay & Hoover Tower, adjacent to BUILDING SITE $975,000 plan offers 3+ beds (w/ possible 4+ beds) & two full baths. Jasper Ridge. One of PVs best view lots REDWOOD SHORES 1 BR 1 BA Lovely forested downslope lot off Hwy. 9 west- side on right. Compound with 3 unpermitted cabins. Long Amazing views! Prime location. Erika Demma 650.323.7751 LAGUNA POINT COMPLEX $1,199,500 Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 distance ocean views from top of lot. GORGEOUS CONTEMPORARY $4,485,000 A beautiful Mediterranean, high ceilings, large master suite, Bonnie Rapley 650.851.2666 REMODELED SAND HILL T'HM $1,200,000 4 BR 3.5 BA Dramatic architecture with commanding views expansive windows. Hardwood & marble flrs on main level. 3 BR 2.5 BA Come hm to this 1-of-a-kind contemporary of hills and bay on approx. 3 3/4 acres. Relaxed indoor & Yamei Lee 650.325.6161 end unit tnhm located on the golf course. This beautifully outdoor living. Convenient yet private setting. remodeled unit has grt style, attention to detail. Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 WOODSIDE Doug Gonzalez 650.324.4456 OUR LOCAL OFFICES EXQUISITELY CRAFTED $3,695,000 SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT $1,095,000 BIENVENUE A LE SOLEIL $28,000,000 5 BR 4.5 BA On approx. 1 acre with Windy Hill views. 3 BR 3 BA with Bonus room (study,den). Very Desirable MENLO PARK – EL CAMINO Gracious LR, formal DR, FR, library/study, designer kitchen, 6 BR 4 BA Completely restored & renovated magnificent Sharon Hts, Remodeled Kitchen & Baths, 3 Master Sts, Eat spacious MBRS & marble bath. 1920’s French Chateau on 5 manicured acres w/ Pool/Spa, 650.324.4456 In Kitchen. Enclosed Patio. 2-Car Attached Garage. Tennis Ct, Croquet Lawn, Vineyd, Loggia, Outdr Kit Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 Leslie Pappas 650.325.6161 Scott Dancer/Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 MENLO PARK – SANTA CRUZ BEAUTIFUL HOME & GARDENS $1,098,000 PRICE REDUCED! $3,595,000 5 BR 3 BA Expansive home & gardens, Kit. w/granite & LE SOLEIL $28,000,000 650.323.7751 2 BR 1 BA Spacious, very charming ranch on quiet heart of 6 BR 9 BA A rare estate offering 1920’s French Chateau on the Willows street. Cathedral beamed ceilings in LR with FP. travertine. Remodeled BAs w/granite & travertine.Approx PALO ALTO – DOWNTOWN 1ac. Great loc, walking dist. to schools, shops, trails. 5 ac of fully landscaped grounds w/pool & tennis facilities. Sep DR. Eat-in kit. Hardwood floors. Completely restored & recently decorated. 650.325.6161 Morgan, Gault & Park 650.323.7751 Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 HUGE PRIVATE LOT $995,000 DRAMATIC HOME $2,950,000 PORTOLA VALLEY • 650.851.1961 2 BR 1 BA Charming home nestled amid luxurious plant- 4 BR 4 BA Sublime privacy & seclusion with incredible PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION! $19,800,000 ings on 12,375+- sf lot in the Willows. 2BD/1BA home plus vws on apprx. 12 1/2ac estate setting. Contemporary tri-level 5 BR 4.5 BA Sweeping views of Stanford & SF bay. Infinity WOODSIDE • 650.851.2666 pool, vineyard & wine cellar. 19+ acre park setting. 6600sf separate studio cottage and utility shed. home offers great flexibility for living CALL US FOR ALL YOUR MORTGAGE NEEDS Sarah Elder 650.324.4456 Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 home, 900sf wine cellar, 1600sf guest house. Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456 888.370.5363 NEW LISTING! $799,000 DRAMATIC SETTING $2,079,000 2 BR 1 BA 10,080+ sf lot. Clean & liveable home. Fix up or 4 BR 3 BA Stylish 2-story on quiet cul-de-sac features PRIME CENTRAL WOODSIDE $10,750,000 • ANNE GRIFFIN & LINDA LUNSMAN build large home. Hardwood floors. Fireplace. approx 3,500 sq ft, granite kit, wine cellar & tasting room, 4 BR 4.5 BA Country estate w/East Coast style architecture EL CAMINO, MENLO PARK Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456 decks, spa, lrg yard & lovely views. situated on apprx. 3.8 private ac. Landscaped grounds, COUNTRY COTTAGE HUGE LOT $735,000 Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961 gsthse, poolhse, pool, fitness ctr & 4 car gar. 566.5373 & 566.5358 Jim McCahon 650.851.2666 2 BR 1 BA What a nice suprise! Cute yellow 2BR on level PRICE REDUCED! $1,649,000 • ELIZABETH EVERITT 8300sf lot. Secluded & private. Hear birds chirp. Staged! 3 BR 3 BA Private & airy contemporary home with soaring REMARKABLE 3+ AC PROPERTY $6,100,000 Perfect spot to grow flowers or veggies! ceilings, spectacular Foothills Park & Bay views, 3 BR suites, Remarkable opportunity for dream hm. Slightly sloped up SANTA CRUZ, MENLO PARK Jeanne Wangsness 650.323.7751 3-car garage, & excellent P.V. schools. from road for privacy. Tranquil grounds w/heritage oaks, 752.0810 NEW PRICE! $629,000 Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 redwoods & meadows. 3 BR 1 BA Enjoy this well-maintained home & the won- Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 • MARK LARSEN PEACEFUL SETTING $1,498,000 derful city services that come with MP. Nearby Community COMPLETE COUNTRY ESTATE $5,795,000 Center, pool, parks, library. Convenient to 101, 84. 3 BR 2 BA Tastefully remodeled hm w/hrdwd flrs,crown WOODSIDE/PORTOLA VALLEY 3 BR 3.5 BA 3 acre horse property in Central Woodside on John Fyten 650.324.4456 molding, granite, marble. Peaceful, priv. drive w/fenced yard. 851.7438 Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961 one of the finest country lanes. GREAT LOCATION!! $565,000 Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 • CAROLINE WOLF & ELIZABETH EVERITT 1 BR 1 BA Extensive use of granite, beautiful maple cabi- NEW LISTING! $1,495,000 nets in DR & kit, crown moldings. Quiet loc in complex. Lush 3 BR 2 BA Completely rebuilt home (Approx 1,980 sq ft on RARE INVESTMENT OPP. $5,495,000 245 LYTTON AVE, PALO ALTO grounds & pool area make this a lovely hm! an approx 9,300 sq ft lot) with top of the line appliances 4 BR 2 BA Purchase over 6 acres of prime Woodside land 752.0809 & 752.0810 Dan Morgan 650.324.4456 and cabinetry. Treetop living with views! located on “The Gold Coast”, prestigious Mtn Hm Road. 2 Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456 separate, legal lots. Lot “B”. Seller will carry. • KRISTEN EMERY PALO ALTO WONDERFUL LADERA HOME! $1,425,000 Thomas Dallas 650.851.2666 2754 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, PALO ALTO COUNTRY CAPE COD CHARM $4,800,000 ENGLISH MANOR HALF + ACRE $8,250,000 3 BR 2 BA Wonderful Ladera home. Walls of windows 328.5211 5 BR 4 BA Exquisitely charming English manor home overlooking beautiful gardens, +/- 1800 sq. ft. on a flat lot. 4 BR 4 BA Total remod/expanded w/hdwd flrs, FR drs, gor- located on more than half acre. Move right in! Las Lomitas schools. geous mstr suite, library could be bdrm #5. Vineyard, 2 stall Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Lucy Berman 650.324.4456 barn, pool/spa w/remod cabana. Views! 10+ACS IN PALO ALTO $5,950,000 APPROX .83 ACRE LOT $750,000 Barbara Piuma/Tom Stafford 650.851.2666 Spectacular views of Windy Hill & Coastal range. Situated A dramatic setting on approx .83 acres. Terrific views of mtns GREAT VALUE! $3,995,000 amongst rolling terrain, mature oaks, meadow grasses. & valley. Have plans for a 3964 sqft home. Great opportunity 3 BR 3 BA 3 acre building site with old shingle cottage and Incredible, nearly lvl building site. to build your dream home! pool. Flat and private. Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Beatrice Goodman 650.324.4456 Scott Dancer & Renee Singh 650.851.2666 OWNED & OPERATED BY NRT, INC. @2006 NRT, INC., September 13, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 43 16 CATALPA DRIVE • ATHERTON Spectacular 1.3 acres in Prime Lindenwood!

OPEN SUNDAY 1:30 – 4:30 PM

Enjoy impeccable styling, a prestigious address, and expansive indoor/outdoor enjoyment at this refi ned Lindenwood residence.

• 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms • Updated kitchen with Wolf (approximately 3,700 square gas range, garden-view feet of living space) greenhouse window, and • Approximately 1.3 a nearby butler’s pantry manicured acres • Pool and spa • Luxurious master suite • Artifi cial turf putting green with dressing room and • 3.5-car garage spa-inspired bath • Highly regarded Menlo • Spacious living room Park schools with fi replace and fl oor- to-ceiling windows Offered at $4,750,000

COURTNEY CHARNEY

650.773.3758 CELL

650.543.1239 OFFICE [email protected]

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.

44 ■ The Almanac ■ September 13, 2006 286 Willowbrook Drive, Portola Valley OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 1:30-4:30PM Sleek Resort Style, Close-in Convenience • 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, plus fully equipped 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house • Private front courtyard with pool and spa • Gracious living room with fireplace • Formal dining room • Expansive updated chef’s kitchen opens to a breakfast nook and rear entertainment patio • Inviting family room with fireplace • Luxurious master bedroom suite, complete with a fireplace, spa-inspired marble bathroom with Finnish sauna, and direct pool access • 3 additional bedrooms include a spacious guest suite that opens to a private courtyard • Attached 3-car garage • Lushly landscaped grounds blend into the surrounding unspoiled oak woodland • Convenient location just minutes from the Alpine Hills Tennis Club and shopping, and within easy reach of Stanford University Offered at $3,295,000

Coldwell Banker #1 Agent 2005, Mid-Peninsula [email protected] T: 650 329 6645 Residential Brokerage Top 20, Internationally www.tomlemieux.com F: 650 329 7822

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. 37 Watkins Drive, Atherton Stunning New Construction in Prime Atherton

OPEN SUNDAY 1:30-4:30 PM • Elegant living room • Formal dining room • Gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances • Spacious family room overlooking landscaped backyard • 4 Spacious bedrooms • 4 Full baths • Downstairs bedroom suite with full bath • Hardwood floors throughout • Gorgeous craftsmanship • Lovely landscaped backyard • Award-winning Menlo Park schools

Offered at $2,295,000 eri International President’s Premier K Ranked in the top 1% of 75,000 agents nationwide www.kerinicholas.com icholas [email protected] N See virtual tour at www.kerinicholas.com Buying or Selling, Call Keri for Results! • 650.329.6654 Direct • 650.533.7373 Mobile

September 13, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 45 8 Friars Lane, Woodside

Call to Arrange for an Exclusive Viewing!

Stunning Views, Sleek Villa Style in Woodside This exceptional estate-style property offers a contemporary interpretation of a sun- drenched European villa complete with nearby vineyards and elegant grounds that cater to both active and meditative relaxation. Poised on a hilltop that commands to- the-horizon views in nearly every direction, the home's expansive living areas are filled with natural light from dawn to dusk. Features: • House redone in Summer • 3 car Garage • Four Bedrooms (possibly 5) of 2005 • Japanese & Zen gardens • 3 1/2 Bathrooms • Large Kitchen with Granite • Quiet cul-de-sac • Over Three Acres of usable counters, new appliances, new • Minutes from 280 and Roberts land that is fully fenced, flooring, new carpeting (2005) Market has large lawns and drought • Spacious Family Room with • Award winning Portola Valley tolerant landscaping, a well Fireplace and Full Bar school and storage tanks for irrigation • Beautiful pool & spa. Offered at: $2,950,000

Contact: John W. King, CRB Direct: 650-354-1100 Cell: 650-483-2710 Virtual Tour and Documents Available [email protected] On-Line at www.akrealty.com

46 ■ The Almanac ■ September 13, 2006 Menlo Park Find Your Open Sat & Sun Dream Home 1:30 – 4:30 pm in the Real Estate Section of 14 Greenwood Place

Situated in serene cul-de-sac in the sought-after Menlo Park Call Donna Berryhill 650.854.2626 x232 school district, this delightful 1890 sq ft home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 remodeled baths. Kitchen/family room w/breakfast bar. Hardwood fl oors throughout, living room w/fi replace and bay window, Master bedroom w/large walk-in closet, offi ce workspace, freestanding fi replace, sliding doors to backyard. 2-car garage. Backyard with lovely private patio and built-in fi re-pit ensemble. 7239 sq ft lot. Offered at $1,479,000

BEA GOODMAN SRES, Broker Associate [email protected] 650-208-9728

2139 Gordon Avenue, Menlo Park Open Saturday & Sunday

Maggie Heilman ...Dedicated to Excellence... Direct 650.543.1185 [email protected]

Paul & Gretchen DeStefano (Menlo Park Sellers) say... “I listed my home with Maggie based on the strong recommendation of friends who had worked with her in the past. Shortly Magnifi cent Elegance! after listing, family health problems and unexpected work issues made it impos- New Construction, Perfect Floor Plan sible for me to take an active a role as was Fabulous Location, Moments to the Revitalized Alameda Business District expected in repairs, staging, clean-up and the like. Maggie - backed by a remarkably Six Spacious Bedrooms and Four and a Half Baths competent and responsive circle of service Top Menlo Park/Atherton Schools, Las Lomitas and La Entrada providers - took care of everything. Thanks Incredible Master Suite and Stunning Gourmet Kitchen entirely to Maggie, the house looked its absolute best and, as a result of this and her High Detailed Ceilings Throughout Offered at $2,699,000 expert negotiating skills, we sold at well over the asking price within days. Maggie — Co-listed with Alexandra Narancic, SAND HILL REALTY AND DEVELOPMENT — gets my strongest recommendation.”

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Western New . Pre-Construction Sale protection, you are encouraged to file your incorrectness of the street address and other Private 36 acre Ranch $52,990. on 10/07/06! Large acreage tracts just claim by certified mail, with return receipt common designation, if any, shown herein. Mountain views, trees, rolling hills, pas- 30 minutes from Telluride, Colorado. requested. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. Date: 8/17/2006 For Trustee’s tureland, borders State Land. Horseback Breathtaking views of the Wilson /s/ Bryn Roe Ostby, Attoney Sales Information, please call 714-573-1965 riding, hiking, hunting. Perfect ranch, Mountains and level building sites. PUBLIC NOTICES for Donald Robert Stone, Trustee PLM Lender Services, Inc., as Trustee 46 N. electricity. 100% financing. Additional Starting in the low $500s. McKeough 1015 Middlefield Road, Second Street Campbell, CA 95008 (408) Parcels Available. 1-866-365-4122. (Cal- Land Company: 1-800-583-2985. (Cal- Palo Alto, CA 94301 370-4030 Elizabeth Godbey, Vice President SCAN) SCAN) CITY OF MENLO PARK petition, you should appear at the hear- (650) 328-6445 PLM Lender Services, Inc., is a debt collector NOTICE OF ing and state your objections or file written attempting to collect a debt. Any informa- Prime Real Estate NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE AND objections with the court before the hearing. ENDORSED FILED tion obtained will be used for that purpose. Opportunity! Large Lots in Fast- Growing MEASURES ON THE BALLOT Your appearance may be in person or by SAN MATEO COUNTY P254732 8/30, 9/6, 09/13/2006 850 Acreage/ Area. Low Payments! Free Trip To See! 1- your attorney. AUG 22, 2006 Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Lots/Storage 800-291-4978 - www.NRPIinfo.com (Cal- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contin- Clerk of the Superior Court on August 30, September 6, 13, 2006. SCAN) following persons have been nominated for gent creditor of the deceased, you must file By Alessandra Robleto, Depuuty Clerk the offices mentioned below to be filled at your claim with the court and mail a copy to Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC TS No.: 20069019201911 FHA/VA/PMI A Drean Find - PRIVATE LOT - TRUCKEE the General Municipal Election to be held on the personal representative appointed by the on August 30, September 6, 13, 2006. No.: Notice Of Trustee’s Sale YOU ARE 20 Acres - Reduced $89,900. Near PRIVATE LOT, W/PLANS FOR 3 BDRM Tuesday the 7th day of November 2006. court within four months from the date of first IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, Tehachapi. Fresh mountain air and pic- W/DEN OR 4TH BDRM, 3 BA, APPROX Listed in ballot order issuance of letters as provided in Probate Trustee Sale No. 113-050724 Loan No. DATED 7/17/2001. UNLESS YOU TAKE ture perfect views. Streams and oaks. (as per the Secretary of State): Code section 9100. The time for filing claims RMC-0880 Title Order No. 2899946 Notice ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT 3,500+ SQ FT HOME W/PRIVATE Lee B. Duboc will not expire before four months from the of Trustee’s Sale YOU ARE IN DEFAULT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU Ideal for horses, country getaway, or to BKYARD, LOT APPROX 15,451 SQ FT John C. Boyle hearing date noticed above. UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE buy and hold. Financing. Call owner 1- (925) 837-2315 $425,000 Vincent Bressler YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the 4/29/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, 888-821-5253. (Cal-SCAN) Richard Cline court. If you are a person interested in the PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On Mickie (Miriam) Winkler estate, you may file with the court a Request SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED 9/27/2006 at 12:30PM, Loanstar Mortgagee 855 Real Estate Heyward Robinson for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF Services, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee Architect Specialized-Fine Home - of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded archidrama Services NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a or of any petition or account as provided in SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 9/20/2006 07/26/2001, as Instrument No. 2001-113536, 0 DOWN! U-FIX - $875000 General Municipal Election, consolidated Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for at 12:30 PM PLM Lender Services, Inc. as the in Book , Page , of Official Records in the with the Gubernatorial General Election, will Special Notice form is available from the duly appointed Trustee under and pursu- Office of the County Recorder of San Mateo Arizona - FIND OUT WHAT YOUR HOME WORTH? NEW to MARKET- 36 AC - $49,900. be held in the City of Menlo Park on Tuesday, court clerk. ant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05/01/2003, County, State of California. Executed by: I BUY HOMES also TRADES ACCEPTED the 7th day of November, 2006 for the follow- Attorney for petitioner: Richard H. Book , Page , Instrument 2003-117793, and Robert J Wells, an unmarried man WILL SELL Perfect for private retreat. Endless ing officers: Dwiggins, 425 Sherman Avenue, S. 320, Palo as modified by the Modification of Deed of AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST views, beautiful setting w/fresh moun- If you are an Investor Alto, CA 94306, (650) 321-3540. Trust recorded on 10-29-2004, Book, Page, BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ tain air. Abundant wildlife. Secluded with You can earn 30% annually or more. THREE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS --- (ENDORSED) FILED San Mateo County, Instrument 2004-214512, and as modified by CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment good access. Financing available. Call Invest with us in California Real Estate. Full Term/Four Years August 23, 2006. Clerk of the Superior Court the Modification of Deed of Trust recorded on authorized by 2924h(b) (payable at time of AZLR 1-877-301-5263. (Cal-SCAN) Call Corey Goldstein at 1-619-993-3553. The polls will be open between the hours of by L Perez, Deputy Clerk. 03-28-2005, Book, Page, Instrument 2005- sale in lawful money of the United States) 7:00 a.m. and 8:00p.m. Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC 048159 of official records in the Office of the At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of (Cal-SCAN) on August 30, September 6, 13, 2006. Recorder of San Mateo County, California, Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Build 5 Bdrm cul-de-sac 856-1967 - MEASURES ON THE BALLOT executed by: Edgewood Properties, LLC, Redwood City, CA All right, title and inter- $1,289,000 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER a California Limited Liability Company, as est conveyed to and now held by it under INWOOD EALTY INC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that two ESTATE OF NINA BARGHOORN, Trustor, Redwood Mortgage Investors VIII, a said Deed of Trust in the property situated L R Measures will be on the November Ballot for AKA NINA P. BARGHOORN, California Limited Partnership, as Beneficiary, in said County and State described as: As DreamHomeDesign REAL ESTATE & Menlo Park residents to vote on. AKA NINA PIROUMOFF BARGHOORN will sell at public auction to the highest more fully described in said Deed of Trust PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CASE NUMBER 115562 bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by APN #067-167-130-3 The street address and Fish Lake Valley, NV MEASURE J To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, con- a state or national bank, a cashier’s check other common designation, if any, of the New to Market. 7ac $27,900; 10ac SINCE 1970 (ADVISORY VOTE ONLY) tingent creditors, and persons who may be drawn by a state or federal credit union, or real property described above is purported Should the City of Menlo Park have the otherwise interested in the will or estate, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal to be: 123 Huckleberry Trail Woodside CA Trout Stream $59,900 (Abuts BLM). (650) 851-0919 option of constructing sports fields, both, of NINA BARGHOORN, AKA NINA and loan association, savings association, 94062 The undersigned Trustee disclaims Eastern slope of White Mtns, Within with necessary infrastructure, on not more P. BARGHOORN, AKA NINA PIROUMOFF or savings bank specified in section 5102 any liability for any incorrectness of the street looming presence of Nevada’s highest than 17 acres of the 160 total acres at BARGHOORN of the Financial Code and authorized to do address and other common designation, if peak and range. Snow covered year Real Estate Agents Wanted! Bayfront Park, subject to obtaining all A PETITION for probate has been filed business in this state. Sale will be held by any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, round. Providing cool, clean water that 5 & 7 year payments double!!! As little environmental clearances and regulatory by: CHRISTOPHER S. MANIATTY in the the duly appointed trustee as shown below, but without covenant or warranty, expressed feeds the Rainbow Trout Creek which known Re-cast provision kicks in. Get agency approvals necessary to build the Superior Court of California, County of SAN of all right, title, and interest conveyed to or implied, regarding title, possession, or borders the entire back boundary. One Out Now!!! 1-877-647-7700 National sports fields, using developer fees, user MATEO and now held by the trustee in the hereinaf- encumbrances, to pay the remaining princi- Pacific Capital, Inc. fees, donations, and other voter-approved THE PETITION for probate requests that ter described property under and pursuant pal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of a kind! Inspiring, must see! Call 1-888- parks and recreation funds? CHRISTOPHER S. MANIATTY be appointed the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided 581-5263. (Cal-SCAN) www.NCP4Money.com (Cal-SCAN) as personal representative to administer the but without covenant or warranty, expressed in said note(s), advances, under the terms Services Exchange Yes____ No____ estate of the decedent. or implied, regarding title, possession, or of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and Manufactured/Mobile THE PETITION requests that the dece- encumbrances, to pay the remaining princi- expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts MEASURE K dent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted pal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed created by said Deed of Trust. The total Modular homes factory direct, factory 860 Housesitting to probate. The will and any codicils are of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, amount of the unpaid balance of the obli- tours daily, factory direct savings, facto- Asian house sitter available - $ 0 To fund general city services including available for examination in the file kept by charges and expenses of the trustee for the gation secured by the property to be sold ry direct value, floor plans, models and police, emergency preparedness, the court. amount (at the time of the initial publication and reasonable estimated costs, expenses more at www.FactorySelectHomes.com House-sitting sought mid-October - $0 street and storm drain maintenance and THE PETITION requests authority to of the notice of sale) reasonably estimated and advances at the time of the initial pub- or call 1-800-620-3762. (Cal-SCAN) libraries, shall the City of Menlo Park impose administer the estate under the Independent to be set forth below. The amount may be lication of the Notice of Sale is $461,161.05 HOUSESITTER - $0 a 3.5% utility users tax on electricity, Administration of Estates Act. (This author- greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust Housesitter/Exchange - $000 natural gas and water, and a 2.5% tax on ity will allow the personal representative to At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of heretofore executed and delivered to the MP: RV Storage communications, to address a budget take many actions without obtaining court Justice and Records, 400 County Center, undersigned a written Declaration of Default 11 ft x 50ft, limited spaces. $120 mo. HOUSESITTING AVAILABLE-$35/DAY imbalance and to be reviewed by the City approval. Before taking certain very important Redwood City, CA Amount of unpaid bal- and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of 20x20 ft garage w/additional parking Council every two years and terminated if actions, however, the personal representative ance and other charges: $6,486,048.03 (esti- Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned area, $595 mo. Near El Camino & down- findings are not made that the tax is will be required to give notice to interested mated) Street address and other common caused said Notice of Default and Election 890 Real Estate necessary for the City’s financial health? persons unless they have waived notice designation of the real property purported to Sell to be recorded in the county where town. 650/326-3230 or consented to the proposed action.) The as: 293 Stockbridge Ave, Atherton, CA 94027 the real property is located. Date: 8/30/2006 Wanted Yes____ No____ independent administration authority will be APN Number: 070-012-420-9 See exhibit First American Title Insurance Company New Mexico - 2 bedroom cottage, cabin, house - granted unless an interested person files “A” for Legal Description - See Exhibit “B” Loanstar Mortgagee Services, L.L.C. 3 First FIRST Time Offer. Abandoned Farming / $1300 an objection to the petition and shows good for unified sale provisions Exhibit “A” The American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 Loanstar Mining Settlement less than 2hrs The full text of the ordinance can be cause why the court should not grant the land referred to in this guarantee is situated Mortgagee Services, L.L.C. may be acting 4 to 8 Units wanted viewed online or if you contact the City Clerk authority. in the state of California, city of Atherton, as a debt collector attempting to collect a Albuquerque. 20 acres - $17,900. Old HOUSE WANTED By August 30th! she will send you a copy of the ordinance at A HEARING on the petition will be county of San Mateo and is described as debt. Any information obtained will be used Farming & Mining Community. Incredible no charge. held on September 25, 2006 at 9:00a.m. in follows: Parcel B as delineated upon that for that purpose. Ric Juarez For Trustee’s setting, including frequently running STOP Foreclosure! AVOID Bankrupt Dept.14, 400 County Center, Redwood City, certain parcel map entitled “parcel map Sale Information Please Call (714) 573-1965 river, spring, views and diverse topogra- Please visit www.menlopark.org for more CA 94063. being a resubdivision of the lands described P255270 8/30, 9/6, 09/13/2006 phy. Excellent financing. Call NML&R, WANTED! House or Condo! information. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the in document no. 2002-023843, and parcel Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Inc. 1-888-370-5263 or visit Your home SOLD in 60 days or les - petition, you should appear at the hear- 4 as shown that record of survey recorded on August 30, September 6, 13, 2006. The elections hereby consolidated (in ing and state your objections or file written in volume 3 of licensed land surveyors maps www.SantaRitaRanches.net (Cal-SCAN) 995000 addition to the General Municipal Election objections with the court before the hearing. at page 44, recorded December 28, 1954, for the Election of three full term Council Your appearance may be in person or by records of San Mateo County, California”, Members) shall be held in all respects as if your attorney. filed for record the 23rd day of October, 2002, there were only one election, and only one IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contin- in book 74 of parcel maps at pages 51 and form of ballot shall be used. gent creditor of the deceased, you must file 52 in the office of the recorder of the county your claim with the court and mail a copy to of San Mateo, state of California. Exhibit “B” DATED: August 28, 2006. the personal representative appointed by the to Notice of Trustee’s Sale “Beneficiary is also THE ALMANAC Think Globally, court within four months from the date of first the holder of certain personal property collat- /s/ SILVIA M. VONDERLINDEN, issuance of letters as provided in Probate eral for the obligation herein. For the purpose City Clerk Code section 9100. The time for filing claims of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale, wherever the is adjudicated City of Menlo Park will not expire before four months from the words “Deed of Trust” are used in the Notice Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC hearing date noticed above. of Trustee’s Sale or in this exhibit thereto, on September 13, 2006. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the they shall be construed to mean the Deed Post Locally court. If you are a person interested in the of Trust as well as the security agreement to publish NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER estate, you may file with the court a Request executed by the Trustor which granted the ESTATE OF MOYLAN CALHOUN FOX, for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing security interest in the personal property to AKA MOYLAN C. FOX, AKA M.C. FOX, of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets be foreclosed hereunder. Beneficiary hereby AKA BUD FOX or of any petition or account as provided in elects (1) to conduct a Unified Foreclosure legal notices for CASE NUMBER 115571 Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Sale pursuant to the provisions of California To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, Special Notice form is available from the Commercial Code section 9604(a)(1)(B); (2) contingent creditors, and persons who may court clerk. To include the personal property in the nonju- San Mateo County. be otherwise interested in the will or estate, Attorney for petitioner: Diane Greenberg dicial foreclosure of the real property interest or both, of MOYLAN CALHOUN FOX, AKA (Bar #059431), Jorgenson, Siegel, McClure described in the Deed of Trust, and, (3) to sell MOYLAN C. FOX, AKA M.C. FOX, AKA & Flegel, LLP, 1100 Alma Street, Suite 210, to satisfy the obligation herein described, all BUD FOX. Menlo Park, CA 94025, (650) 324-9300. of the personal property and fixtures (unless WE HANDLE ALL A PETITION for probate has been filed (ENDORSED) FILED San Mateo County, excluded by the Beneficiary from the sale) by: SUSAN TAYLOR in the Superior Court of August 21, 2006. Clerk of the Superior Court described in the Deed of Trust and/or UCC-1 YOU R LEGAL California, County of SAN MATEO by Alessandra Robleto, Deputy Clerk. financing statement filed with the secretary of THE PETITION for probate requests that Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC state on 5/5/2003, file number 0312760096 PUBLISHING NEEDS SUSAN TAYLOR be appointed as personal on August 30, September 6, 13, 2006. or any subsequent UCC-1 financing, amend- representative to administer the estate of ment, continuation or renewal statement, • Public Hearing Notice the decedent. NOTICE TO CREDITORS and/or the Security Agreement between the THE PETITION requests that the dece- OF original Trustor and the original Beneficiary as • Resolutions dent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted MARTHA PAULINE SWAIN it may have been amended from time to time, to probate. The will and any codicils are SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA and pursuant to any other security instrument • Bid Notices available for examination in the file kept by COUNTY OF SAN MATEO between Trustor and Beneficiary. Beneficiary the court. reserves its right to revoke its election as to • Notices of Petition to THE PETITION requests authority to CASE NO. 115569 some or all of said personal property and/ administer the estate under the Independent or fixtures, or to add additional personal Administer Estate Now you can log on to Fogster.com, day or night, and get Administration of Estates Act. (This author- Notice is hereby given to the creditors property and/or fixtures to the election, at ity will allow the personal representative to and contingent creditors of the above-named Beneficiary’s Sole Election, from time to time • Lien Sale your ad started immediately (and free of charge) online. You take many actions without obtaining court decedent, that all persons having claims and at any time until the consummation of the approval. Before taking certain very important against the decedent are required to file them Trustee’s Sale to be conducted pursuant to • Trustee’s Sale automatically get a one-line free print ad in our Peninsula actions, however, the personal representative with the Superior Court, at 400 County Center, the Deed of Trust and this notice of Trustee’s will be required to give notice to interested Redwood City, California 94063, and mail a Sale. See the Deed of Trust, if applicable, the newspapers with the option of photos and additional lines. persons unless they have waived notice copy to Donald Robert Stone, Trustee of the UCC-1, if applicable, and the attached exhibit or consented to the proposed action.) The trust dated November 17, 1995, wherein the “B” for a description of the personal prop- 854-2626 independent administration authority will be decedent was the settlor, in care of the offices erty which was given as security for Trustor’s So, the next time you have an item to sell, barter, give away or granted unless an interested person files of the attorney for Donald Robert Stone, obligation. No warranty or representation is Ext. 260 an objection to the petition and shows good Trustee, Bryn Roe Ostby, 1015 Middlefield made that any or all of the personal property buy, get the perfect combination: print ads in your local newspa- cause why the court should not grant the Road, Palo Alto, California 94301, within four exists, is available for the successful bidder, authority. months after August 30, 2006 (date of the or is on the real property, and no warranty or pers, reaching more than 150,000 readers, and unlimited free A HEARING on the petition will be first publication of notice to creditors) or, if representation is made as to the title, encum- web postings reaching hundreds of thousands additional people! held on September 25, 2006 at 9:00a.m. in notice is mailed or personally served on you, brances on, and/or condition of any of the Dept.14, 400 County Center, Redwood City, 30 days after the date this notice is mailed or personal property, which shall be sold “as Public Notices CA 94063. personally delivered to you. A claim form may is, where is”. Exhibit “B” All assets The under- IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the be obtained from the court clerk. For your signed Trustee disclaims any liability for any continued on Page 55 54 ■ The Almanac ■ September 13, 2006 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS names listed above on 1996. SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, ESTATE OF JERRINE MARRS, AKA NAME STATEMENT (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of Deputy Clerk. JERRINE D. MARRS, JERRINE E. MARRS FILE NO. 215796 the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC CASE NUMBER 115539 The following person(s) is (are) doing County California August 22, 2006. WARREN on August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 2006. PUBLIC NOTICES To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, con- business as: SPICE HUT - AN INDIAN SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, tingent creditors, and persons who may be BISTRO, 625 Oak Grove Avenue, Menlo Park, Deputy Clerk. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS otherwise interested in the will or estate, or CA 94025. Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC NAME STATEMENT Public Notices ignation, if any, of the real property described both, of JERRINE MARRS, AKA JERRINE D. This business is conducted by a on August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 2006. FILE NO. 215440 above is purported to be: 544 Sacramento MARRS, JERRINE E. MARRS. Corporation: MEALS ‘N’ SNACKS, INC., 594 The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- continued from Page 54 Street East Palo Alto CA 94303 The under- A PETITION for probate has been filed E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ness as: A & A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE signed Trustee disclaims any liability for any by: MARCIA E. MARRS in the Superior Court The registrant commenced to transact NAME STATEMENT SERVICE, 1470 Plumas Avenue, Menlo Park, incorrectness of the street address and other of California, County of SAN MATEO business under the fictitious business name or FILE NO. 215668 CA 94025. common designation, if any, shown herein. THE PETITION for probate requests that names listed above on N/A. The following person(s) is (are) doing This business is conducted by an Trustee Sale No. 060308DL Loan No. Said sale will be made, but without covenant MARCIA E. MARRS be appointed as personal (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of business as: J MICHAEL STUDIO, 941 Willow Individual: ANGEL QUINTERO, 1470 Plumas NGUYEN Title Order No. 56501 APN 070- or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding representative to administer the estate of the the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025. 310-120-4 Notice of Trustee’s Sale YOU ARE title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay decedent. County California August 30, 2006. WARREN This business is conducted by an The registrant commenced to transact IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, the remaining principal sum of the note(s) THE PETITION requests authority to SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, Individual: JOSEPH M. RUSSO, 941 Willow business under the fictitious business name or DATED 6/1/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE secured by said Deed of Trust, with inter- administer the estate under the Independent Deputy Clerk. Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025. names listed above on August 9, 2006. ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, est thereon, as provided in said note(s), Administration of Estates Act. (This author- Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC The registrant commenced to transact (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF advances, under the terms of said Deed ity will allow the personal representative to on September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2006. business under the fictitious business name or County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of take many actions without obtaining court names listed above on August 23, 2006. California August 9, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST the Trustee and of the trusts created by approval. Before taking certain very important FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of County Clerk by Madeleine Bruley, Deputy YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the actions, however, the personal representative NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo Clerk. On 9/20/2006 at 12:30PM, Alliance Title unpaid balance of the obligation secured will be required to give notice to interested FILE NO. 215663 County California August 23, 2006. WARREN Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Company, a California Corporation as the by the property to be sold and reasonable persons unless they have waived notice The following person(s) is (are) doing SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, on September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2006. duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant estimated costs, expenses and advances or consented to the proposed action.) The business as: 8 CORNERS CONSULTING, 321 Deputy Clerk. to Deed of Trust with Assignment of Rents, at the time of the initial publication of the independent administration authority will be Stanford Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC FICTITIOUS BUSINESS recorded on 06/27/2005, Instrument 2005- Notice of Sale is $314,692.96 The beneficiary granted unless an interested person files This business is conducted by an on August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 2006. NAME STATEMENT 106342, of Official Records in the Office of under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed an objection to the petition and shows good Individual: ERIC RICHERT, 321 Stanford FILE NO. 215721 the Recorder of San Mateo County, California and delivered to the undersigned a written cause why the court should not grant the Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) is (are) doing executed by: Kiet H. Nguyen and Kim Dung Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, authority. The registrant commenced to transact NAME STATEMENT business as: CONSCIOUS COOKIES, 336 Nguyen, husband and wife as community and a written Notice of Default and Election to A HEARING on the petition will be held business under the fictitious business name or FILE NO. 215499 Cuesta Real, La Honda, CA 94020. property, as Trustor, Orix Financial Service, Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of on September 25, 2006 at 9:00a.m. in Dept. names listed above on N/A. The following person(s) is (are) doing This business is conducted by an Inc., a New York Corporation, (the “Original Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in 14, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of business as: POLARIS PACIFIC FINANCIAL Individual: JILL KNIGHT, P.O. Box 42, La Beneficiary”), as Beneficiary, will sell at public the county where the real property is located. 94063. the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo PLANNING SERVICES, 2047 Ashton Avenue, Honda, CA 94020. auction to the highest bidder for cash (pay- Date: 9/6/2006 First American Title Insurance IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the County California August 23, 2006. WARREN Menlo Park, CA 94025. The registrant commenced to transact able at the time of sale in lawful money of Company Loanstar Mortgagee Services, petition, you should appear at the hear- SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, This business is conducted by an business under the fictitious business name or the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check L.L.C. 3 First American Way Santa Ana, CA ing and state your objections or file written Deputy Clerk. Individual: TODD RADER, 2047 Ashton names listed above on N/A. drawn by a state or national bank, a check 92707 Loanstar Mortgagee Services, L.L.C. objections with the court before the hearing. Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025. (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of drawn by a state or federal credit union, or may be acting as a debt collector attempting Your appearance may be in person or by on September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2006. The registrant commenced to transact the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo a check drawn by a state or federal savings to collect a debt. Any information obtained your attorney. business under the fictitious business name or County California August 25, 2006. WARREN and loan association, savings association, or will be used for that purpose. Ric Juarez For IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contin- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS names listed above on N/A. SLOCUM, County Clerk by Besz DeLaVega, savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Trustee’s Sale Information Please Call (714) gent creditor of the deceased, you must file NAME STATEMENT (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of Deputy Clerk. financial code and authorized to do business 573-1965 P255291 9/6, 9/13, 09/20/2006 your claim with the court and mail a copy to FILE NO. 215658 the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC in this state). At: At the Marshall St. entrance Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC the personal representative appointed by the The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- County California August 14, 2006. WARREN on September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2006. to the Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County on September 6, 13, 20, 2006. court within four months from the date of first ness as: CABECEIRA CONSTRUCTION, INC., SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, Center, Redwood City, CA, all right, title and issuance of letters as provided in Probate 4015 Pacific Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94403. Deputy Clerk. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS interest conveyed to an now held by it under Trustee Sale No. 201-050910 Loan No. Code section 9100. The time for filing claims This business is conducted by a Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC NAME STATEMENT said Deed of Trust in the property situated in 481923SM Title Order No. 2979527 Notice of will not expire before four months from the Corporation: CABECEIRA CONSTRUCTION, on August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 2006. FILE NO. 215826 said County, California describing the land Trustee’s Sale YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER hearing date noticed above. INC., California. The following person(s) is (are) doing therein: The land referred to in this guarantee A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/5/2001. UNLESS YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the The registrant commenced to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business as: CUSTOM GENETIC TESTING, is situated in the State of California, County of YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR court. If you are a person interested in the business under the fictitious business name or NAME STATEMENT 1455 Adams Drive, Suite 1322, Menlo Park, San Mateo, City of Atherton and is described PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC estate, you may file with the court a Request names listed above on N/A. FILE NO. 215561 CA 94025. as follows: Portion of Lot 6, as shown on that SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- This business is conducted by an certain map entitled, “Map of Linda Vista OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo ness as: UNCOMMON WEALTH FINANCIAL Individual: JOHN MICHAEL IRVING, 341 41st Tract, San Mateo County, California”, filed AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT or of any petition or account as provided in County California August 23, 2006. WARREN PLANNING, 532 Arlington Road, Redwood Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403-4305. in the office of the recorder of the County of A LAWYER. On 9/27/2006 at 12:30 PM Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, City, CA 94062-1841. The registrant commenced to transact San Mateo, State of California, on April 06, PLM Lender Services, Inc. as the duly Special Notice form is available from the Deputy Clerk. This business is conducted by an business under the fictitious business name or 1905 in book “D” of maps at page(s) 26 and appointed Trustee under and pursuant to court clerk. Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Individual: CLAIRE FELONG, CPA, 532 names listed above on August 22, 2006. copied into book 3 of maps at page 61, more Deed of Trust Recorded 02/09/2001, Book Petitioner: Marcia E. Marrs, 3600 on September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2006. Arlington Road, Redwood City, CA 94062- (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the particularly described as follows: Beginning , Page , Instrument 2001-016916 of official Woodbine Drive, Modesto, CA 95355-4865, 1841. County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County at the intersection of the southwesterly pro- records in the Office of the Recorder of (209) 571-0736. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant commenced to transact California September 1, 2006. WARREN longation of the southeasterly line of said lot San Mateo County, California, executed by: (ENDORSED) FILED San Mateo County, NAME STATEMENT business under the fictitious business name or SLOCUM, County Clerk by Maria P. Perez, 6 and center line of Camino Por Los Arboles Gabriel Gonzalez, an unmarried man, as August 15, 2006. Clerk of the Superior Court FILE NO. 215685 names listed above on N/A. Deputy Clerk. as shown on the above mentioned map; Trustor, MICJ Family Trust dated 02/24/2000, by Alessandra Robleto, Deputy Clerk. The following person(s) is (are) doing (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC thence from said point of beginning along as Beneficiary will sell at public auction Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC business as: CAPI EXPRESS, 123 James the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo on September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2006. said southeasterly line North 33 degrees 19’ to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s on September 6, 13, 20, 2006. Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062. County California August 16, 2006. WARREN east 199.29 feet to the most easterly corner check drawn by a state or national bank, a This business is conducted by a General SLOCUM, County Clerk by Madeleine Bruley, TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY of lot 6; thence along the northeasterly line of cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal TS No. T06-21403-CA Loan No. Partnership: (1) LUIS ALONZO PINEDO, 123 Deputy Clerk. lot 6, north 58 degrees 20’ West 233.10 feet to credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by 0092926997 Notice of Trustee’s Sale YOU James Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062; (2) Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON the southeasterly line of the lands described a state or federal and loan association, sav- ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST REYNA ALICIA CABRERA, 2755 Wemberly on August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 2006. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO in the Deed to Antonio R. Vallarino, et ux, by ings association, or savings bank specified DATED 1/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE Drive, Belmont, CA 94002 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Deed recorded August 2, 1962 in book 4263 in section 5102 of the Financial Code and ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT The registrant commenced to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of official records at page 320, (98622U); authorized to do business in this state. Sale MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU business under the fictitious business name or NAME STATEMENT THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU that an appli- thence along said southeasterly and easterly will be held by the duly appointed trustee as NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE names listed above on August 30, 2006. FILE NO. 215482 cation for an amendment to Conditional Use line and the southeasterly prolongation there- shown below, of all right, title, and interest OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of The following person(s) is (are) doing Permit (File #X7D-135) has been submitted of south 31 degrees 40’ west 212.40 feet and conveyed to and now held by the trustee SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo business as: JOINED AT THE HIP, 55 Dior for review by the Town of Portola Valley south 6 degrees 50’ east 136.66 feet to the in the hereinafter described property under auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, County California August 24, 2006. WARREN Terrace, Los Altos, CA 94022; 2 Mansion Planning Commission. This proposal requests center line of Camino Por Los Arboles; thence and pursuant the Deed of Trust. The sale will Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025. the allowed uses for the existing commercial along said center line south 83 degrees be made, but without covenant or warranty, bank, check drawn by a state or federal Deputy Clerk. This business is conducted by Co- building allocate up to 660 square feet for east 45.655 feet more or less and north 81 expressed or implied, regarding title, posses- credit union, or a check drawn by a state or Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Partners: (1) JESSA DAWSON, 55 Dior Terrace, personal office uses. The project is con- degrees east 140.52 feet to the point of sion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining federal savings and loan association, or sav- on September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2006. Los Altos, CA 94022; (2) JOANNE KEMP, 2 sidered categorically exempt pursuant to beginning. The property heretofore described principal sum of the note(s) secured by the ings association, or savings bank specified Mansion Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). is being sold “as is”. The street address and Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated in section 5102 of the Financial Code and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant commenced to transact The property owned by James M. Pollock, other common designation, if any, of the real fees, charges and expenses of the trustee authorized to do business in this state will be NAME STATEMENT business under the fictitious business name or and is located at 130 Portola Road, and is property described above is purported to be: for the amount (at the time of the initial pub- held by the duly appointed trustee as shown FILE NO. 215549 names listed above on August 1, 2006. identified as APN: 079-072-110. 95 Camino Port Los Arboles Atherton, CA lication of the notice of sale) reasonably below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed The following person(s) is (are) doing (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liabil- estimated to be set forth below. The amount to and now held by the trustee in the hereinaf- business as: LEON MAINTENANCE, 405 Tilton the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo The Planning Commission public hear- ity for any incorrectness of the street address may be greater on the day of sale. Place ter described property under and pursuant to Avenue, No. 5, San Mateo, CA 94401. County California August 11, 2006. WARREN ing has been scheduled to review the sub- and other common designation, if any, shown of Sale: At the Marshall St. entrance to the a deed of trust described below. The sale will This business is conducted by an SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, ject variance application on Wednesday, herein. Said sale will be made, but without Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County be made, but without covenant or warranty, Individual: LEON MAINTENANCE, 405 Tilton Deputy Clerk. October 4, 2006 at 8:00 p.m., in the town covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, Center, Redwood City, CA Amount of unpaid expressed or implied, regarding title, posses- Avenue, No. 5, San Mateo, CA 94401. Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC council chambers (Historic Schoolhouse), regarding title, possession, or encumbranc- balance and other charges: $52,142.22 (esti- sion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining The registrant commenced to transact on August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 2006. 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, California. es, to pay the remaining principal sum of the mated) Street address and other common principal sum of the note(s) secured by business under the fictitious business name or note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with designation of the real property purported the Deed of Trust, with interest and late names listed above on August 20, 2001. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Information pertaining to the proposal interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), as: 312-314 Semicircular Road, Menlo Park, charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of NAME STATEMENT may be viewed at Town Hall Building and advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed CA 94025 APN Number: 060-094-030-8 The advances, under the terms of the Deed of the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo FILE NO. 215564 Planning Department, Monday through of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expens- undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and County California August 18, 2006. WARREN The following person(s) is (are) doing Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 - 5:00 es of the Trustee and of the trusts created for any incorrectness of the street address expenses of the Trustee for the total amount SLOCUM, County Clerk by Madeleine Bruley, business as: JUST FOR STARTERS…, P.O. p.m. All interested persons are invited to by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $2,288,997.15 and other common designation, if any, shown (at the time of the initial publication of the Deputy Clerk. Box 620096, Woodside, CA 94062; 316 appear before the Planning Commission to (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional herein. The property heretofore described Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Hillside Drive, Woodside, CA 94062. be heard at the time and place herein above advances if any, will increase this figure prior is being sold “as is”. Date: 8/23/2006 For set forth below. The amount may be greater on August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 2006. This business is conducted by an mentioned. to sale. Beneficiary: Orix Financial Service, Trustee’s Sales Information, please call on the day of sale. Trustor: Beatrice Harper, Individual: LAVERGNE POE, P.O. Box 620096, Inc. a New York Corporation c/o Alliance 714-573-1965 PLM Lender Services, Inc., an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Woodside, CA 94062; 316 Hillside Drive, Dated: September 7, 2006 Title Company Default Service Center 460 as Trustee 46 N. Second Street Campbell, Town & Country Title Services, Inc. Recorded NAME STATEMENT Woodside, CA 94062. Leslie A. Lambert Drake Circle Sacramento, CA 95864 Phone CA 95008 (408) 370-4030 Danelle Hayes, 01/19/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-008887 in FILE NO. 215536 The registrant commenced to transact Planning Manager No: (916) 971-8550 Sale information can Foreclosure Technician PLM Lender Services, book , page of Official Records in the office of The following person(s) is (are) doing business under the fictitious business name or Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC be obtained on line at www.priorityposting. Inc., is a debt collector attempting to collect the Recorder of San Mateo County, California, business as: BRENT LANDSCAPIING, 88 Tum names listed above on 1996. on September 13, 2006. com Automated Sales Information please call a debt. Any information obtained will be Date of Sale: 9/27/2006 at 12:30 PM Place of Suden Way, Woodside, CA 94062. (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of (714) 573-1965 The beneficiary under said used for that purpose. P255369 9/6, 9/13, Sale: At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall This business is conducted by an the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo Deed of Trust heretofore executed and deliv- 09/20/2006 of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Individual: DANIEL BRENT, 88 Tum Suden County California August 16, 2006. WARREN ered to the undersigned a written Declaration Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Redwood City, CA Amount of unpaid bal- Way, Woodside, CA 94062. SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, PROTECT of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written on September 6, 13, 20, 2006. ance and other charges: $691,546.38 Street The registrant commenced to transact Deputy Clerk. Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The Address or other common designation of real business under the fictitious business name or Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC undersigned caused said Notice of Default PUBLIC NOTICE - LIEN SALE property: 1227 Carlton Avenue Menlo Park, names listed above on August 15, 2006. on August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 2006. YOUR and Election to Sell to be recorded in the ALL ABOARD MINI STORAGE CA 94025 A.P.N.: 062-102-330-8 The under- (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of County where the real property is located and 1520 WILLOW ROAD, MENLO PARK signed Trustee disclaims any liability for any the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo FICTITIOUS BUSINESS more than three months have elapsed since CALIFORNIA, 94025-1417 incorrectness of the street address or other County California August 15, 2006. WARREN NAME STATEMENT LEGAL such recordation. Date: 8/22/2006 Alliance Notice is hereby given, pursuant to sec- common designation, if any, shown above. If SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, FILE NO. 215488 Title Company, a California Corporation tions 21700-21716 of the California Business no street address or other common designa- Deputy Clerk. The following person(s) is (are) doing as Trustee Debbie Lesieur, Vice President and Professions Code, known as the California tion is shown, directions to the location of the Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC business as: REYNA’S, 329 Primrose Road, RIGHTS P255204 8/30, 9/6, 09/13/2006 Self-Service Storage Facility Act, that the property may be obtained by sending a writ- on August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 2006. Suite 106, Burlingame, CA 94010. Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC undersigned, ALL ABOARD MINI STORAGE, ten request to the beneficiary within 10 days This business is conducted by a General on August 30, September 6, 13, 2006. will sell at public auction on September 21, of the date of first publication of this notice FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Partnership: (1) ROWENA MEAFUA, 896 If it has been 5 years since 2006 at 1:30 p.m. at 1520 Willow Road, Menlo of sale. Date: 9/6/2006 Town & Country Title NAME STATEMENT Lausanne Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014; (2) TS No.: 20069134001687 FHA/VA/PMI Park, California, 94025 the following personal Services, Inc. 505 City Parkway West, Suite FILE NO. 215659 ROBERTA MEAFUA, 896 Lausanne Avenue, you filed your Fictitious No.: Notice Of Trustee’s Sale YOU ARE property, household goods, business prop- 200 Orange, California 92868 (714) 634-8967 The following person(s) is (are) doing Daly City, CA 94014. IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, erty and/or vehicle to wit: (714) 573-1965 Reinstatement Line: 714- business as: PORCINE ASSOCIATES, 244 The registrant commenced to transact DATED 10/10/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE Space # / Name / Items: 634-2474 Ext 38145 Carolyn Zeller, Trustee O‘Connor Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025. business under the fictitious business name or Business Name Statement ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT Space #259 - Arlene Franco, aka Arlene Technician P255815 9/6, 9/13, 09/20/2006 This business is conducted by an names listed above on N/A. MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU Ann Franco, aka Arlene A. Franco - Suitcase, Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Individual: JAMES E. HAM, 244 O‘Connor (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of (your D.B.A.), you must file NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE lamp, file cabinet, clothing, boxes. on September 6, 13, 20, 2006. Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025. the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, Space #419 - Carolyn Clarke - Clothes The registrant commenced to transact County California August 11, 2006. WARREN YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On dryer, rugs, dining table, dresser, clothing, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business under the fictitious business name or SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, again to protect your 9/26/2006 at 12:30PM, Loanstar Mortgagee boxes and bags. NAME STATEMENT names listed above on 1986. Deputy Clerk. Services, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee Space #597 - Peter Pak, aka Peter S. FILE NO. 215797 (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC legal rights. under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded Pak - Lamps, bookcase, coffee table, mat- The following person(s) is (are) doing the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo on August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 2006. 10/31/2003, as Instrument No. 2003-312837, tress, chairs, boxes and bags. business as: SUHRCO, 1370 Cotton Street, County California August 23, 2006. WARREN in Book , Page , of Official Records in the Said sale is for the purpose of satisfy- Menlo Park, CA 94025. SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Check your records now to Office of the County Recorder of San Mateo ing lien of the undersigned for storage fees, This business is conducted by Individuals Deputy Clerk. NAME STATEMENT County, State of California. Executed by: advertising, and lien costs. The undersigned – Husband and Wife: (1) PETER C. SHUR, Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC FILE NO. 215558 see if your D.B.A. expires Ronnie Matthews, a single man WILL SELL reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. 1370 Cotton Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025; on August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 2006. The following person(s) is (are) doing AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST All rights to damages by reason of a defi- (2) MARY E. SHUR, 1370 Cotton Street, Menlo business as: PALO ALTO INFORMATION BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ ciency on this resale and incidental damages, Park, CA 94025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS SERVICES, 2338 Branner Drive, Menlo Park, this year. Then call the CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment and any and all other appropriate remedies The registrant commenced to transact NAME STATEMENT CA 94025. authorized by 2924h(b) (payable at time of are hereby reserved. business under the fictitious business name or FILE NO. 215642 This business is conducted Country Almanac, sale in lawful money of the United States) At Dated this 30th day of August, 2006 names listed above on N/A. The following person(s) is (are) doing by a Corporation: SUPER SERVICE the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of Justice James O’Brien Auctions (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of business as: BAO HOME CARE AGENCY, MANAGEMENT, INC., Menlo Park, CA and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood State License Bond #158525941 the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo 112 Gardiner Avenue, South San Fancisco, 94025. 854-2626, City, CA All right, title and interest conveyed (951) 681-4113 County California August 30, 2006. WARREN CA 94080. The registrant commenced to transact to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust By: /s/ P. Knappenberger, Agent for SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, This business is conducted by an business under the fictitious business name or for assistance in refiling. in the property situated in said County and Owner Deputy Clerk. Individual: BETTY A. ONG, 112 Gardiner names listed above on August 15, 2006. State described as: As more fully described Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Avenue, South San Fancisco, CA 94080. (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of in said Deed of Trust APN #063-201-060-9 on September 6, 13, 2006. on September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2006. The registrant commenced to transact the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo It’s inexpensive and easy. The street address and other common des- business under the fictitious business name or County California August 16, 2006. WARREN

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