Woodside Priory Teacher Hits the Books in Africa

September 24, 2008 ■ News of local people and events in the community. SECTION 2 A LSO INSIDE C ALENDAR 30 |R EAL ESTATE 33 |C LASSIFIEDS 40 Woodside Priory teacher hits the books in Africa Traveling to Kenya to start a girls’ school called a deeply motivating experience By Bob Bessin and of the family unit, is n my role as physics teacher at Woodside the greatest. Priory School, I have thought a lot about I am now part of a Iteaching a universe of children; not only group of teachers, started my students at the Priory. I and other teach- by Jason, from across the ers across the Bay Area are devoting ourselves Bay Area that organized to the aim of creating the first free girls’ sec- to create the Daraja Acad- ondary school in emy. We have already Kenya, the Daraja obtained an existing cam- About the author: Academy. pus in Kenya and are Bob Bessin of Los Altos has been teach- Through other working hard to begin ing physics for the last Priory teach- instruction in January. five years at Wood- ers, I met Jason Daraja means “bridge” side Priory School in Doherty, a teach- in Swahili and this school Portola Valley. Prior er in Vallejo and is about building bridg- to teaching, he was founder of the es. As one of the first an executive for high- Daraja Academy. free (including room and technology companies Jason was so pas- board) secondary schools Bob Bessin of the Woodside Priory greets primary school students at a school for squatters families in Kenya. for 20 years. sionate about giv- for girls and boys in East ing African kids Africa, the Daraja Academy’s goal is to not A school devoted to bringing these groups neighborhood, to the impact they can make the opportunity only educate Kenyans, but connect them with together, to help students find that they on the world. of a bright future that it was impossible other tribes in the country as well as with the have more similarities than differences, and My opportunity to experience the chal- not to get hooked on his cause. rest of the world. to appreciate their differences, is one small lenges of creating progress in Kenya first- Jason explained to me that less than 50 I spent the summer in Kenya with other way to help heal a continent. hand has motivated me to share this experi- percent of Kenyan girls go on to secondary U.S. teachers, working with charitable and To make this vision happen “Daraja ence with you. I hope as a result that more school after completion of primary school. governmental organizations, scoping the Clubs” have sprung up all over the Bay people will understand the impact we can It turns out that even one additional year needs of the school, as well as experiencing Area — and Woodside Priory started one have for improving our world. A of secondary school makes a huge differ- the issues in person. Viewing the slums out- of the first of these clubs. Students who par- ence in levels of poverty and future outside of Nairobi, the capitol of Kenya, dense ticipate in the clubs will communicate via ■ INFORMATION comes for the majority of Kenyans. This with poverty-stricken families, cannot help the Internet with Daraja Academy students seemingly small difference has monu- but change your perspective. and host an exchange program during the The Daraja Academy has been funded by mental impact not only on the children, In addition to poverty, Africa is rife with summers, as well as help in fundraising and grass-roots efforts of the Daraja Clubs and but on what kind of country Kenya will individuals. For more information, go to www. conflict between cultures and tribes. I saw building awareness throughout the com- daraja-academy.org or call Jenni Doherty at be in the future. And the leverage for girls, the diversity of people in Kenya and how munity. There has been incredible support (415) 699-8335. being the bearers and keepers of children they often do not get to know each other. from students who see beyond their own Bringing the community together through the reading of a single book By Kate Daly attacks on their villages. ter, 600 N. Delaware St. in San tie into the book’s theme. Special to The Almanac In encouraging county Mateo. Ms. Holmer expects all Among some related local residents to read the same 1,500 seats to be filled, and sug- activities are: he name of the program, book, the hope is that peo- gests arriving early. ■ At the Portola Valley Library “One Book, One Com- ple will “meet in the line at Mr. Eggers will be conversing on Oct. 16 at 4 p.m., an “African Tmunity,” sums up the Draeger’s and maybe have with Michael Krasny, host of Village Celebration” will feature ongoing effort by local librar- a conversation, and have KQED radio’s “Forum” program. a drummer leading group dances ies to get San Mateo County something in common,” Both men will be selling their and songs. The same presentation residents not only to read, but to says Susan Holmer, direc- books. Mr. Krasny has written will be made at the Menlo Park read a specific book and come tor of the Menlo Park “Off Mike: A Memoir of Talk main library on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. together to talk about it. Public Library. Radio and the Literary Life.” ■ On Oct. 18 at noon, Insect For the third year in a row, the The idea for “One Book, Mr. Eggers is known for an earli- Discovery Lab will bring African staff of member libraries of the One Community” began er book, “A Heartbreaking Work of insects to Menlo Park’s main Peninsula Library System has in Seattle 10 years ago, and Staggering Genius,” and for found- library for a hands-on learning selected a book by a Bay Area has spread to libraries all ing McSweeney’s, a magazine and experience. author for patrons to read and over the world. book publishing company in San ■ On Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., the share. During the summer, hun- Francisco. He also started “826 Atherton Library will feature This year the book is “What Is dreds of copies of this year’s Valencia,” a reading and writing Sudanese mask-making for chil- the What,” by Dave Eggers of San Dave Eggers’ book, “What Is the What,” pick were put on shelves in center in San Francisco aimed at dren, ages 3 to 8. The Woodside Francisco. It’s a semi-fictional is a semi-fictional account of a young boy the local libraries. aimed at students ages 6 to 18. Library will offer a similar pro- account of what happens to a who is separated from his family during a The kickoff event for Ms. Holmer recommends the gram on Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. young boy who is separated from raid on his village in southern Sudan. the month-long, county- book, “What Is the What,” to peo- For more information on Mr. his family during a raid on his wide program is a talk by ple of high-school age and older. Eggers, his book, or any of the village in southern Sudan. The Mr. Eggers at 7:30 p.m. For younger patrons, the member library activities planned in story follows him through refugee where he links up with other “lost Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the San libraries are offering programs October, go to www.one camps in Ethiopia and Kenya, boys” who have survived similar Mateo Performing Arts Cen- throughout October that loosely bookreads.org. A

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26 ■ The Almanac ■ September 24, 2008 COMMUNITY TOWN OF ATHERTON ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 91 ASHFIELD ROAD ATHERTON, CALIFORNIA 94027 650-752-0500 • FAX 650-688-6528 THE ATHERTON CITY COUNCIL INVITES YOU TO ATTEND a High Speed Rail Study Session on September 24, 2008 at 6:00 P.M at the Jennings Pavilion located in Holbrook Palmer Park. All Atherton Residents are encouraged to attend and learn more about the High Speed Rail Bond Initiative that will be on the November Ballot and how High Speed Rail through Atherton will impact residents. Published in THE ALMANAC on September 24, 2008.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Boys & Girls Clubs launched its College Bound program last month with a week-long “boot camp” — called the Jumpstart Conference — for 45 incoming ninth-graders. CITY OF MENLO PARK PLANNING COMMISSION Youth get a jump-start on high school MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2008 New program aims to address low high school graduation rates NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Menlo Park, California, is scheduled to review the fol- By Chris Canter smoothly. We also talked about lowing items: logistical issues such as working hen the vast major- About the author: Chris Canter ity of youth living in is director of development for out class schedules in advance, PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Wcommunities served the Boys & Girls Clubs of the as many of them missed two by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Peninsula, which has clubhouses or more classes their first day Use Permit/Chris and Kristine Ball/555 Morey Drive: Request the Peninsula are not graduat- in Menlo Park, East Palo Alto and because they had to wait in the for a use permit for first and second story additions to an existing ing from high school, some- Redwood City. administrative office for an single-story, nonconforming residence that would exceed 50 per- thing is clearly wrong. updated schedules.” cent of the replacement cost of the existing structure in a 12-month “We as an organization have They also talked about skills period, and would increase the floor area by more than 50 percent a responsibility to help do something about it,” development, such as learning how to study and on a substandard lot with regard to lot size, width, and depth, in the said Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula Execu- take notes. Mr. Mendy asked them if, as incom- R-1-U (Single-Family Urban) zoning district. tive Director Peter Fortenbaugh. ing ninth-graders, they would attend workshops In August, the organization launched its Col- to help develop these skills. They’re response was Use Permit/InVisage Technologies/978 Hamilton Avenue: lege Bound program with a week-long “boot an enthusiastic “yes.” Mr. Mendy recruited his Request for a use permit for the indoor use and storage of hazardous camp” — called the Jumpstart Conference — colleagues and made the workshop happen. materials for the research and development of novel semiconductor for 45 incoming ninth-graders. The five-day The students participated in activities focused materials and devices in the M-2 (General Industrial) zoning district. learning event was rotated among the organiza- on note-taking, time management, communi- tion’s three clubhouses. cation, advocacy, and the importance of having PUBLIC MEETING ITEMS - None At the conference, Sean Mendy, who oversees adults as allies. the College Bound program, said he had over- “Jumpstart was cool because it was an easy NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that said Planning heard a conversation some teens were having and fun way to get ready for high school,” said Commission will hold a public hearing on public hearing items in at our East Palo Alto clubhouse. “It really upset participant Jerry Coneal. “Jumpstart helped me the Council Chambers of the City of Menlo Park, located at 701 me,” he said. “A tenth-grader was describing his know what to expect.” Laurel Street, Menlo Park, on Monday, October 6, 2008, 7:00 p.m. freshman year to some eighth-grade students Jerry is now in his third week at Menlo-Ather- or as near as possible thereafter, at which time and place interest- ton High School and says he has already been and it became clear that he had no idea what it ed persons may appear and be heard thereon. If you challenge able to apply many of the skills he learned during takes to be successful in high school, let alone this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues Jumpstart. how to get to college. you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this The student said he didn’t like a teacher, so Mr. Mendy was pleased. “Jumpstart was a great success for our organization,” he said. “As notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Menlo he never went to, or prepared for, classes, nor Park at, or prior to, the public hearing. would he complete any of the assignments. the week went on you could feel the youth starting to buy in to the idea “He thought he had The project file may be viewed by the public on weekdays ‘won’ the battle, even that they don’t have to be a statistic. between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through though he received an Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, with alternate F,” Mr. Mendy said. ‘Now we have a large group of high “They are learning Fridays closed, at the Department of Community Development, “Now he has to repeat that they can gradu- school freshmen who are motivated 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park. Please call the Planning Division the already remedial ate. They just have to course as a sopho- to graduate and know that we will put in hard work and if there are any questions and/or for complete agenda information more.” support them in any way we can.’ take advantage of the (650) 330-6702. Mr. Mendy later resources they have all talked with a group of SEAN MENDY, WHO OVERSEES THE around them. Now we Si usted necesita más información sobre este proyecto, por favor juniors and seniors at COLLEGE BOUND PROGRAM have a large group of llame al 650-330-6702, y pregunte por un asistente que hable español. Menlo-Atherton High high school freshmen School about their experiences in their fresh- who are motivated to graduate and know that DATED: September 18, 2008 Deanna Chow, Senior Planner man year. “The kids had been moderately suc- we will support them in any way we can.” PUBLISHED: September 24 2008 Menlo Park Planning Commission cessful in high school, but were not on track to Mr. Fortenbuagh called College Bound and go to college,” Mr. Mendy said. “But they hadn’t Jumpstart “an extremely important initiative.” Visit our Web site for Planning Commission public hearing, agen- dropped out so their input was valuable. For more information about the programs or da, and staff report information: www.menlopark.org “We talked about what would have made their the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, visit first day, week, quarter, and semester run more www.bgcp.org or call (650) 646-6128. A Published in THE ALMANAC on September 24, 2008.

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The Schematic Design for Hillview Middle School will be presented by the District Facility Team at 7:00 p.m. on October 2, 2008, in the Hillview School Multipurpose Room. From December 2006 to February 2007, three meetings were conducted by the Board of Education regarding the development of a new middle school campus on the existing property on Elder Avenue. At these meetings District staff and consultants reviewed the demographic studies that demonstrate an increase in enrollment over the next several years and shared options for the redevelopment of the campus. Substantial input was provided to the Board of The Bowman program builds Education by parents and community members during the three meetings, requiring additional confidence, creativity and study and reports. At the meeting on February 6, 2007, following all the studies that were conducted, the Board of Education adopted a conceptual design for the campus. academic excellence. Since then, District staff has been engaged in a comprehensive planning process that Lower School - Grades K - 5 included a visioning process of middle school education, interviews with the professional staff, and an engagement of a Site Design Committee which includes school staff members, parents Middle School - Grades 6 - 8 and representative neighbors. Individualized, self-directed program The purpose of the presentation on October 2 is to update parents and community members on the schematic design for Hillview Middle School, which will include the campus layout, site Rich international and cultural studies plan and architectural renderings. Consideration by the Board of Education of adoption of the schematic design is scheduled later in October. Proven, Montessori approach Schematic design is an important step, which will enable design development (more specific State-of-the-art facility planning) and the ability to continue the environmental review process that began with an initial study this last summer. The Draft Environmental Impact Report will be issued for public review Low student-teacher ratio in late October. Published in THE ALMANAC on September 24, 2008. www.bowmanschool.org 4000 Terman Drive Palo Alto, CA Tel: 650-813-9131

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one Exhibition of new oil paintings titled breakfast and conference materi- Special Events “Barnyard Portraits” by artist Karen Barone of als. Sat. Oct. 4, 2008, 9 a.m.-12:45 Campbell. Exhibit runs through September. p.m. $15. Avenidas, 450 Bryant Jesse Cool at Farmers Market Jess 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor St., Palo Alto. Call 650-289-5412. Cool, owner of Flea St. Cafe, JZ Cool and Cool ‘Riding the Range’ Road, Menlo Park. www.portolaartgallery.com www.avenidas.org Cafe, will be signing her latest cookbook, “Sim- Allegro Framing and Art in Woodside ply Organic,” at the market. Sat., Sept. 27, 10 Works by Faculty, Family, and Staff Economic Mini-Farming a.m.-noon. Free. Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Menlo College presents its second art show in Learn the concepts, techniques is participating in Woodside’s Market, Gilman Street between Hamilton and the “Outside the Box, Inside the Frame” series and crops that can lead to suc- “Day of the Horse” celebration by Forest, Palo Alto. www.pafarmersmarket.org featuring the multi-faceted artistic expression cessful economic mini-farming. showing the works of the official of 16 community members in photography, Recommended reading: “Back- Harvest Festival for FCL Shopping, fun bookbinding and painting. Through Oct. 12, yard Homestead” and “Ecology artist for the event, Nancy Dunlop and family activities. Live music, food, used 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free. Menlo College Action’s Self-Teaching Mini-Series” books, treasures and rummage. Fresh-made Cawdrey, including this French Administration Building, 1000 El Camino Real, booklets #18 and #26 available at falafel lunch, cakes, cookies, pies, brownies, dye on silk painting, “Riding the Atherton. Call 650-543-3901. www.menlo.edu Common Ground. Sat., Sept. 27, homemade jams, chutneys, handmade items; 2-4 p.m. $27. Common Ground Range.” The show, which includes housewares, tools, jewelry, fine crystal, huge Organic Garden Supply & Educa- works by other local artists, will selection of books by the inch. Sat., Sept. 27, tion Center, 559 College Ave., Palo 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Palo Alto Friends Meet- Auditions run from Oct. 1 through Oct. 18 Alto. Call 650-493-6072. www. ing House, 957 Colorado (between Louse & Independent feature film Mirror commongroundinpaloalto.org at 3056 Woodside Road, across Greer), Palo Alto. Call 650-575-1687. http:// Image Entertainment is currently casting an from Roberts Market. The public is fclca.org/harvestfest independent suspense/drama feature film Feldenkrais For flexibility, in Palo Alto. Casting eight roles, both male coordination and strength. Fri- invited to a reception for the artists and female. An audition day is scheduled for days, 11-noon. $40 members/$45 from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9. On Stage Sept. 27. Shooting will take place in Novem- nonmembers(4 classes). Little House fitness room, 800 Middle Woodside’s “Day of the Horse” event “The Spitfire Grill” Palo Alto Players’ ber. Send an e-mail to the address below for Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-327- is on Saturday, Oct. 11. stage the new musical “The Spitfire Grill” more information. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Palo Alto. 9419. www.Umovebetter.com through Sept. 28, Thu.- Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 Call 650-814-4254. www.mirrorima geentertainment.com Folk Dance Class Marcel p.m. $20-31. Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Mid- Kick-off This session kicks off two fall writ- Energy A 45-minute debate on the state Vinokur teacher. Tuesdays, starting Sept. 23. dlefield Road, Palo Alto. www.paplayers.org Auditions for “The Enchanted” The ing groups that will meet weekly from late ballot measure to mandate investments in Beginning teaching at 7 p.m., intermediate teach- Foothill College Theatre Arts Department September through Nov. 15. 8-noon. Free. renewable energies. Opponents say it’s unfair to ing at 7:30 p.m. No partners necessary. Featur- announces auditions for The Enchanted, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church Library, 950 small-scale renewable companies. Sponsored ing dances from the Balkans and Israel. No class Concerts directed by Janis Bergmann, in the new Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. www.mppc.org by League of Women Voters, Media Center, Nov. 11. Free refreshments. 7-10:15 p.m. $39 resi- “Lo! The Gentle Lark” An evening of Lohman Theatre. All roles are open and Palo Alto Weekly and Palo Alto Online. Debate dents, $52 nonresidents for 12 week quarter. $6 chamber music for flute, soprano and piano. actors of all backgrounds encouraged to at community TV studio. Wed., Oct. 1, 8:30-9:30 dropins. Burgess Recreation Center, 700 Alma Works by Handel, Bishop, Saint-Saens, audition. Tue. Sept. 23 and Wed. Sept. 24, Clubs/Meetings p.m. Free. Midpeninsula Community Media 2008, 7-9 p.m. Parking is $2. Foothill College St., Menlo Park. Call 650-327-0759. Chaminade, Poulence, Head and Mollicone. Blackberry REACT Blackberry REACT, Center, 900 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto. Lohman Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Volunteer Energy Audit Training Sat., Sept. 27, 7 p.m. Suggested donation Incorporated is a local team of volunteers pro- Menlo Park Farmers Market Live music; Altos Hills. Call (650) 949-7268. http://www. Green@Home is recruiting volunteers in $15/$10. Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo viding radio communications for public ser- fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables; organic foothill.edu/fa/enchanted/audition.html Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Redwood City and Alto, 505 East. Charleston Road, Palo Alto. vice in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. mushrooms; locally caught fish; fresh and Sunnyvale to meet with residents in their Annual All-Bach Organ Recital Univer- Refreshments served. Group meets Wednes- smoked Alaskan salmon; flowers; honey; locally homes to install simple energy-saving devic- sity Organist Dr. Robert Huw Morgan opens the days, ongoing. 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Menlo Park made fava beans-baklava-tahini; organic pizza; Classes/ es and perform a free basic energy-saving academic year with an all-Bach concert. Fri., Fire District Training Room, 1467 Chilco St. sponsored by The Lions Club, which donates audit. Sept. 21-28, Acterra provides volunteer Sept. 26, 8 p.m. $10 general/$5 students/Free (off Bayfront Expressway), Menlo Park. Call money from market back into the local commu- Workshops training and scheduling. Sign-up required. for Stanford students. Memorial Church, Stan- 650-919-9251. blackberryreact.org nity. Every Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Parking 1-4:30 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Library, Meet- ford University, Stanford. Call 650-723-0038. Alternatives to Lawns Replacing a lawn lot, Corner of Chestnut & Menlo Ave., next to ing Room, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call http://music.stanford.edu/Home/index.html appropriately reduces water bill and your Trader Joe’s, Menlo Park. Call 831-688-8316. maintenance costs, encourages habitat for 650-962-9876 ext. 350. www.acterra.org Atmospheres Pianist Chloe Pang joins Community Events birds and butterflies and does not contribute to Redwood Symphony and Music Director Eric Winter Compost Crops and Diet John Debate on Proposition 11 - Redistrict- global warming. Sat., Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 Kujawsky to perform Prokofiev’s “Piano Con- Jeavons will explain the selection, timing, ing A 45-minute debate about the state ballot Dance p.m. Free (need to register). Common Ground growing and processing of grains, the rotation certo No. 3.” Also Ravel’s “La Valse,” Ligeti’s measure proposing to change the rules for Soul Line Dance Class Little House offers Organic Garden Supply & Education Center, of cool- and cold-weather crops with legumes “Atmospheres” and Beethoven’s “Fidelio drawing electoral districts. Proponents say the a “Soul Line Dance” Class on Saturdays in the 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-493- and the role of grains in the design of a com- Overture.” Sat., Sept. 27, 8-10 p.m. $10-25. system is stacked for incumbents. Opponents Auditorium from Sept. 27 to Dec. 13, 10-11:30 6072. www.commongroundinpaloalto.org plete annual diet. John is the executive director Canada College Main Theatre, 4200 Farm say the new plan is flawed. Sponsored by a.m. Free. PV Inc Little House, 800 Middle of Ecology Action and author. Sat., Sept. 27, Hill Blvd., Redwood City. Call 650-633-6872. Community Engagement Conference League of Women Voters, Media Center, Palo Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-326-2025. www.redwoodsymphony.org Interested citizens can learn how they can 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $27. Common Ground Alto Weekly and Palo Alto Online. Wed., Oct. 1, make a difference from people who already Organic Garden Supply & Education Center, 7:30-8:15 p.m. Free. Midpeninsula Community have. Two sessions will focus on environmen- 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-493- Media Center, 900 San Antonio Road, Palo Exhibits tal action, political involvement, philanthropy, 6072. www.commongroundinpaloalto.org Art Galleries Alto. www.communitymediacenter.net “African Americans in San Mateo and other subjects. Fee includes continental “Barnyard Portraits” by Karen Bar- Women’s Writing Workshop Fall Debate on Proposition 7 - Renewable County” This exhibit will showcase the out- )&)43./4).4()36!5,4 )43./43!&%

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30 ■ The Almanac ■ September 24, 2008 CALENDAR AFFORDABLE ART ALL media, ALL styles, ALL original standing African Americans in the community Atherton. Call 650-328-2422. www.smcl.org Preschool Storytime Picture book read Local artists, framed and unframed, three galleries and their impact upon San Mateo County. Higher Notes Music After School Music aloud for ages 3 to 6. Tuesdays Sept. 16 to Water & Reflections & Photography shows Sept. 5-29 Through photos and memorabilia, this exhibit Program for Kids K-8th grade. Classes include Dec. 9, 2008, 3:30-4 p.m. Free. Atherton will salute African Americans’ determination, “Camp Rock” where kids will form a kids’ Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. perseverance and creativity in areas such Christian rock ensemble. Other classes include Call 650-328-2422. www.smcl.org as business, medicine and politics. Through choir, chimes and bells. Tuesday afternoons. Songs of the Dinka Tribe Hope With Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $2 student/seniors; $4 3:45-6:30 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church, 1095 Sudan - a scholarship program for Sudanese adults. San Mateo County History Museum, Cloud Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-854-5897. 668 Ramona at Forest, Palo Alto 321-3891 M-F 9-5•SAT 10-4 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Call 650- Continued on next page 299-0104 ext. 24. www.historysmc.org Artist’s reception: Photographer Mark Tuschman Tuschman is currently exhibiting photos of mothers and children in Africa and Asia. Reception with light refreshments, open to all. A chance to meet the artist and see his work. Thu., Sept. 25, 6:30-8 p.m. TOWN OF WOODSIDE Free. Clayman Institute, Serra House, 589 Capistrano Way, Stanford. Call 650-723-1995. http://gender.stanford.edu INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR Music To One’s Ears New exhibit at the Museum of American Heritage, “Music to One’s PLANNING COMMISSION Ears: Musical Instruments in the home, band and orchestra.” Explore the basic principles of music making, technology and technique over District 1 the ages, from the hollow log to the electronic harmony. Through Jan. 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Unexpired term to February 2012 Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-321-1004. www.moah.org The Planning Commission participates in the Family and Kids administration of the planning laws and policies of the African Folktales Storyteller Yolanda Town. It is responsible for recommending to the Town Rhodes decorates folktales and stories from Sudan and Africa with song, miming and Council ordinances and resolutions necessary to evocation of characters through movement. Free and open to all. 4 p.m. Atherton Library, implement the General Plan and adopted development 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650- 359-1407. www.smcl.org policy. The Commission also conducts necessary Art Sirota CD Release Party Art Sirota public hearings to administer the planning laws and is releasing his 2nd children’s CD. The first 15 people get free CDs and T-shirts. Sat., Sept. policies of the Town and acts upon applications 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Redwood City. Call for zoning amendments, conditional use permits, 650-224-7644. Bell System Music Group The Bell Sys- variances, subdivisions and other related functions as tem, a music performance group for children may be assigned by the Council. in grades 3-8, teaches the basics of music and bell technique. The group participates in community outreach concerts at nearby senior centers and on Santa Cruz Avenue, as The Planning Commission meets on the first well as in annual Christmas and spring concerts. Thursdays, ongoing. 3:45-5 p.m. Free. and third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.; Commissioners Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa are appointed for a four year term; one member is Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. mppc.org Circus Story Time For children of all ages appointed from each Council district. A listing of at Kepler’s Big Top: stories of high wire acts, district addresses is provided on the Town's web site exotic animals and feats of bravery. Free animal ITALIAN LANGUAGE crackers for all. Sun., Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m. Free. at www.woodsidetown.org Employment and Volunteer Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo & CULTURE CLASSES Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com Opportunities. Family Day Story Time with Kate DiCamillo Newbery Award winner and hon- STARTING SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 AT MENLO COLLEGE oree Kate DiCamillo at the Menlo Park Library. Interested residents may request information and Sat., Sept. 27, 2 p.m. Free. For Adults / Classes from 7:00 to 8:50 PM applications Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12 Final Friday Flicks The Atherton Library is hosting a film: “Meet the Robinsons.” 95 min., s"EGINNING )NTERMEDIATE#ONVERSATIONAL)TALIAN noon and 1 - 5:00 PM at Town Hall, 2955 Woodside rated G. Refreshments provided by the Friends 10 weeks / one meeting per week, 2hrs / class Road, at the Town's web site, www.woodsidetown. of the Library. Fri., Sept. 26, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. For Children 4 to 12 / By Arrangements- Call or Write Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, org or telephone the Town Clerk at (650) 851 - 6790. COMPLIMENTARY SLIDE PRESENTATIONS FOR ALL ENROLLED STUDENTS Deadline for applications is Monday, October 6, 2008, s4(%'2%!4#)4)%3/&)4!,9 /#4 5:00 PM For all listings s4(%,!+%32%')/./&)4!,9 ./6 This Calendar contains partial list- www.italybythebay.org ings of community events. To see I STITUTO for complete schedule and fee all listings, go to TheAlmanacOnline. information. 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TOWN OF WOODSIDE Continued from previous page terian Church main parking lot, 950 Santa dialog between dog and human. Mon., Sept. Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. mppc.org 29, 7 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Public Library, 2955 WOODSIDE ROAD Children and Youth living in exile in Kenya and Migrating Birds Join a Palo Alto naturalist 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 650-364-1935. Uganda - presents a musical performance to witness the thousands of birds that stop www.helpyourdog.com WOODSIDE, CA 94062 of traditional songs from the Dinka tribe at the Baylands to rest and feed on their Mike Farrell’s “Just Call Me Mike: A of Southern Sudan. 2 p.m. Free. Atherton way north. Sat., Sept. 27, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Journey to Actor and Activist “ Best PLANNING COMMISSION Library, #2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Baylands Nature Preserve, East end of San known for his roles in the TV series ‘M*A*S*H’ October 1, 2008 Call 650-328-2422. Antonio Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-329-2506. and “Providence,” Farrell is also a writer, Toddler Storytime Stories, songs and enjoyonline.cityofpaloalto.org director, producer, and president of Death 7:30 PM flannel boards for ages 18 to 36 months. Penalty Focus. Mon., Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept. 16 to Dec. 9, 2008, Free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Atherton Library, 2 Din- Singles PUBLIC HEARINGS: Park. Call 650-321-2084. www.keplers.com kelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328- “Who’s Pushing Your Buttons?” PARC Forum “Sustainability and Human 2422. www.smcl.org Video and discussion series by Dr. John Well Being: Can We Meet the Challenge?” 2. Jan Sterling CUP-07-004 Toddler Storytime Stories, songs and Townsend. An approach to managing difficult by Kamal Bawa. The major challenges to 125 Fox Hollow Road flannel boards for children ages 18 months to relationships. Sundays through Nov. 23, 11 this quest are the inter-related problems of 36 months with parent/caregiver. Tuesdays, a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Presbyterian environmental degradation and poverty, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Atherton Library, 2 Din- Church, 550 Glenwood Ave., Menlo Park. exacerbated now with climate change. Thu. A request for a Conditional Use Permit and review of a Mitigated kelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328- www.singlestogether.org Sept. 25, 2008, 4-5 p.m. free. George E. Pake Negative Declaration to perform creek bank repair, stabilization 2422. www.smcl.org Auditorium, 3333 Coyote Hill Road, Palo Alto. and erosion control, The site is a 2.84 acre parcel that is bounded on Woodside Library Baby Musical Sto- Talks/Authors Call 650-812-4000. http://www.parc.com the north, west, and east by Bear Gulch Creek and to the south by rytime Rhymes, songs and lap-sit activities Quelling anxiety through meditation a single-family residence. The project area involves restoration of a for parents and infants. For ages newborn to Bill Damon’s “The Path to Purpose: Philippe Goldin presents new brain-imaging 2 years old. Wednesdays, through Sept. 24, Helping Our Children Find Their Call- data on the science of bringing oneself back 150 linear foot section of the western creek bank located immedi- 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 ing in Life” Author investigates why so to the here and now. Thu., Sept. 25. Compli- ately behind an existing two-story single-family residence at 125 Fox Woodside Road, Woodside. Call 650-851-0147. many young people are “failing to launch” -- mentary espressos and refreshments will be Hollow located in the Rural Residential (RR) zoning district. Woodside Library Toddler Musical living at home longer, lacking career motiva- served. 7-9 p.m. Free. Stanford Blood Center, Storytime Finger plays, stories, songs tion, struggling to make a timely transition into 3373 Hillview Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-723- adulthood, and not finding a life pursuit that 7265. http://bloodcenter.stanford.edu/news/ 3. Carole & Sten Mawson XSD-07-003 and fun. For ages 18 months to 3-years old. Wednesdays, Aug. 6-Sept. 24, 11-11:30 a.m. inspires them. Thu., Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. Free. Scientifique.html Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo 163 Romero Road Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Rick Wartzman’s “Obscene in the Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com Road, Woodside. Call 650-851-0147. Extreme: The Burning and Banning Review of a request to construct an addition to an existing Diva Night: Explore the World of of John Steinbeck’s the Grapes of Books for Kids Children’s book buyer residence that is proposed to be 22 feet, 1 inch tall within 22 feet Wrath When John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes Health Antonia Squire and the reps from the major of Wrath” was published in April 1939, it of a side property line where a 30 foot side setback is required Issues with food? Obsessed with publishers will share their top picks and sneak quickly became the nation’s number one for structures taller than 17 feet in height. The property is zoned food? Food Addicts In Recovery Anony- peaks for the new children’s-book season. bestseller, but in Kern County, California, the Suburban Residential. mous is a program for individuals recovering Tue., Sept. 30, 5 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, book was burned publicly and banned from from addictive eating and anorexia based 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650- library shelves, according to the author. Wed., on the 12 steps of AA. No dues/no fees/no 324-4321. www.keplers.com Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, All application materials are available for public review at the weigh-ins. Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. 600 Frank Wilczek’s “The Lightness of 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650- Woodside Planning and Building Counter, Woodside Town Hall, Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. Call 415-248-9347. Being: Mass, Ether, and the Unifica- 324-4321. www.keplers.com weekdays from 8:00-10:00 AM and 1:00-3:00 PM, or by appoint- tion of Forces” “Transcending the clash USGS September Evening Public ment. For more information, contact the Woodside Planning and and mismatch of older ideas about what matter Lecture Lecture on earthquakes. “Ready Outdoors is, and what space is, Wilczek presents here for the next big Bay Area earthquake? The Building Department at (650) 851 6790. Cycling Fellowship Regularly sched- some brilliant and clear syntheses,” accord- 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake was not the Bay uled mid-week road ride covers 25-35 miles ing to Kepler’s. Fri., Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. Free. Area’s ‘Big One’ but a repeat of the destructive at a brisk 15-17-m.p.h. pace in the Portola Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo 1868 Hayward earthquake may qualify,” USGS Published in THE ALMANAC on September 24, 2008. Valley, Woodside and Los Altos Hills areas. Park. 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ATHERTON 3BR | 2.5BA MENLO PARK 4BR | 3.5BA MENLO PARK 3BR | 3BA 1.07 AC CLOSE TO CIR CLUB $4,600,000 EXCEPTIONAL ALLIED ARTS! $2,595,000 SANTA BARBARA STYLE $4,495,000 1.07 Acre, Walking Dist to Cir Club w/Lush Landscaping, Home 2610 SF with high Beautiful Allied Arts charmer w/in walking distance to downtown. Private yard w/ Rare 1/2 ac level lot, remodeled expanded home. Exceptional quality, character & beam ceilings, 2 FP, DR, lge kit & spacious Mstr w/pvt patio & spa. upgrades to numerous to mention. Ready for the most discriminating buyer lot size! Walk to downtown MP. Custom finishes & design by Suzanne Miller. Hossein Jalali 650.323.7751 Jenny Lamb 650.323.7751 Barbara Piuma 650-851-2666

REDWOOD CITY 4BR | 3.5BA MENLO PARK 3BR | 2.5BA LOS ALTOS 2BR | 1BA CUSTOMIZE YOUR DREAM! $800,000 CHARMING GOLF COURSE UNIT $1,230,000 653 ARBOLEDA DRIVE, LOS ALTOS $1,349,000 Unfinished new construction waiting for your personal touch! Charming, updated, golf course unit with expansive views from custome designed Amazing potential in this delightful 2BR/1BA home on approx ¼ acre in sought- James Milton 650.324.4456 deck w/built-in seating. Great for entertaining! Inside laundry. after location; mins to downtown, Rancho shops & excellent L.A. schools. Deanna Tarr 650.324.4456 Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650-851-1961

ATHERTON MENLO PARK MENLO PARK PALO ALTO REDWOOD CITY FRENCH COUNTRY MANOR $6,200,000 WEST MENLO PERFECTION! $2,195,000 STUNNING TOWNHOME! $889,000 COMMUNITY CENTER CLASSIC $1,495,000 PRICE REDUCED $779,000 5 BR 5.5 BA 5BD and 5.5BA. Beautifully landscaped grounds of 3 BR 2.5 BA Beautifully remodeled home includes large living 3 BR 2.5 BA This Elegant 3BR/2.5BA Hm Is Perfect For The 2 BR 1 BA Charming updated & expanded 2BD/1BA. 1920's 3BR/1BA Charming home on extra wide 7500 sq ft lot. Great 1.18 acres in the Prestigious Lindenwood area. Majestic entry, room, family room/office, master bedroom suite w/spa bath, Calif Lifestyle. It Has A Elegant LR, Sep. DR & FR Adj To KIT! The Craftsman style hm + addit 2BD/1BA cottage-each w/its own location bordering Atherton. Large yard, great neighborhood. stately design. www.238OakGrove.com chef's kitchen, backyard with lawn & pool! garage. 8,400 sf lot located in Community Center Inviting Deck Overlooks The Swim Pool. Erika Demma 650.851.2666 John & Janet Dore 650.324.4456 Maya & Jason Sewald 650.323.7751 John Alexander 650.323.7751 Don Diltz 650.324.4456 CHARMING, PRIVATE ACRE $4,125,000 SUPERB SHARON HTS. CONDO! $2,149,000 WILLOWS HOME NEIGHBORHOOD $879,000 SHARP DOWNTOWN CONDO! $799,800 GREAT HOME W. IN-LAW UNIT $595,000 2 BR 2.5 BA Rarely available stunning ground floor Sharon Hts. 3 BR 1.5 BA Classic charm & lush landscaping introduces this 2 BR 2 BA Handsome, updated downtown condo. Remodeled 3 BR 2 BA with 1/1 in-law unit. Great priv lot, 75x105 w/ nice 5 BR 3 BA Charming home on private acre with pool and spa. kit. w/breakfast area, LR w/FP & built-ins. Convenient location! New gourment kitchen and remodeled master suite. Family corner unit condo in desirable Mansion Court! Great entertain- wonderful & nicely updated hm located in the highly desirable lawn, patio & more. Remod. kit. w/ s/s refrigerator. Garage Room/Study/Office. Las Lomitas schools. ing/living space! Hugely spacious room Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park. Carol MacCorkle & Tory Fratt 650.324.4456 converted to living space. Sue Crawford 650.324.4456 Maya & Jason Sewald 650.323.7751 Barbara Ellis 650.324.4456 OLD PALO ALTO CHARMER! $2,200,000 Joy Yoo 650.328.5211 DESIRABLE SHARON HEIGHTS $2,145,000 SWEET HOME SUBURBAN PARK $749,000 3 BR 1.5 BA Old Palo Alto charmer on corner lot with over ATHERTON RANCH STYLE HM $3,850,000 10,000 sq ft- build or remodel call Barry Willbanks for details. SAN GREGORIO 4 BR 3.5 BA Wonderful flr plan, exquisite LR & DR, English Pub 3 BR 3.5 BA Enjoy everyday living in this lovely Sharon Heights 2 BR 1 BA Original owner lovingly maintained this home. home! Living areas and BR areas all enjoy spacious room sizes! Beautiful hrwd floors. Separate DR, 2 car gar. Tree-lined streets, Barry Willbanks 650.324.4456 Style Bar, Gourmet Kit, Large Deck equipped w/ Outdoor Spa BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME $1,950,000 & Bar-B-Que; Majestic Outdoor Setting. Also included is a downstairs study conv location. Excellent MP Schools PORTOLA VALLEY Spectacular estate property with w/views galore & gated Joe Parsons 650.323.7751 Maya & Jason Sewald 650.323.7751 Arvada Darnell 650.325.6161 FABULOUS NEW CONSTRUCTION $7,950,000 entrance is 20 acres w/mature redwoods & oaks. Guesthouse TRADITIONAL WEST ATHERTON $3,850,000 NEW GREEN HOME IN W MENLO $1,798,000 COMING SOON! $669,000 & horse stable in an ideal setting. 5 BR 4 BA Well designed, spacious flr plan. Includes bedroom 3 BR 2 BA Charming 3BD/2.5BA w/attached garage. Desirable 5 BR 4 BA FABULOUS NEW CONSTRUCTION! Stunning 4 BR 3 BA Two-story remodeled home w/great indoor/outdoor new contemporary home offers magnificent mountain and val- Margot Lockwood 650.851.2666 flow. Windows/French doors overlooking spacious lawn, pool, & on ground floor (used as an office)w/full bath. Fabulous chefs Willows location w/Menlo Park schls. Low HOA dues of $172/ kitchen. Bathed with natural light. mo. Call for a priv. showing @ 650-400-1962 ley views. To be completed by Fall 2008. FIX UP OR BUILD NEW! $748,888 mature trees. Great neighborhood. Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Natalie Comartin 650.324.4456 Tom Hilligoss 650.323.7751 Barbara Ellis 650.324.4456 3 BR 1.5 BA Fix up or build new on this large Bay View lot in PRIME SHARON HEIGHTS $1,750,000 VINTAGE OAKS HOME PRICE UPON REQUEST COUNTRY ESTATE $5,750,000 great neighborhood. Existing home has appro 1200 sf and lot is PRESTIGIOUS LINDENWOOD! $2,995,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Stunning townhouse with great Western Hills 4 BR 3 BA Sparkling 4BD/3BA single story Vintage Oaks hm, huge 4 BR 4 BA Luxurious compound on aprx. 3.3 acres in prime approx 7800 sf (per RealQuest) 4 BR 2 BA Ranch style appeal. Gleaming wood floors. 2 master views. High ceilings & crown moldings. Superb master bdrm w/ FR/Kit w/granite, freshly painted & hardwd flrs just refinished. Westridge neighborhood. Main house has 4 BR, & 2 gst houses Arvada Darnell 650.325.6161 BD's. Expansive LR. Screened yard w/mature trees. 224 ft of enclosed porch. Great decks for entertaining. each have a bdrm. There is also a sep. gym. front footage. Pool. Approx 1 acre! Elaine White 650.324.4456 REMODELED TOP FLOOR CONDO $425,000 Carla Priola-Anisman 650.851.2666 Ed Kahl 650.851.2666 John & Janet Dore 650.324.4456 1 BR 1 BA Remod. unit-Immaculate cond. Newer kit w/ STUNNING NEW CONSTRUCTION $1,649,000 MOUNTAIN VIEW STUNNING VIEWS! $4,400,000 GARDEN PARADISE $2,995,000 Unique Parcel, Prime 4Â½ + acres w/unobstructed views granite counters. Spacioius rooms. Walk-in closet. F/P in Liv rm. 4 BR 3 BA Elegant L/R w/fireplace, gourmet kit w/granite Complex has 2 pools/ sauna. 3 BR 2.5 BA Private Atherton home with European flair on CROSSINGS TOWNHOME! $619,000 of Windy Hill, awaits world class estate. Water, sewer & countertops, breakfast bar, exquisite master ste w/private bath. utilities on site. aprx. .97 ac. Beautifully landscaped setting, charming brick patio Lovely landscaped backyard. MP Schls 2 BR 2.5 BA Freshly painted 3-level tnhse high ceilings lots of Leannah Hunt & Laurel Robinson 650.325.6161 nat. light tile in entry & both bathrooms hdwd in kit. 2-car garage Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 & pool. 3 bd main house + 1 bd gsthse. Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 Jim McCahon 650.851.2666 convenient location. PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING $4,390,000 WOODSIDE 3 LEVEL TOWNHOME $1,525,000 Kathy Nicosia/Colleen Cooley 650.323.7751 6 BR 6 BA 6 BR 6 BA + 2 half baths. Unique contemporary STUNNING 1+ ACRE PROPERTY $2,679,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Extensively remod. in 2002. Cul-de-sac location in lodge on approx. 1.4 acres. Chef's kitchen, great room with SPLIT LEVEL HOME $4,150,000 3 BR 2 BA Elegant living room, formal dining room, separate desirable Park Forest near dwntwn MP. Lofty ceilings, flr to clng NEWARK dramatic ceiling, skylinghts & fireplace. 4 BR 3.5 BA 3.8 ac parcel set at the end of a private country family room w/vaulted ceilings on 1+ acre at end of cul-de-sac. wndws overlooking verdant lawns. Jim McCahon 650.851.2666 Award-winning MP Schools. lane. Beautiful oaks, pool, tennis ct., & guest house. Stanford Barbara Piuma 650.851.2666 IMMACULATE NEWARK THOME! $425,000 ARCHITECT DESIGNED JEWEL $4,250,000 leased land. Remodel or build new. Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 LOVELY HOME ON 12000+ LOT $1,295,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Excellent Loc. Rare Model, Largest Floor Plan, 1592 5 BR 4.5 BA Understated elegance 5 bed/4.5-bath home only Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! $1,030,000 Lovely living room, updated kit w/granite countertops, 3 bed- sq ft. 2 car attchd grg. Many upgrades. Remodeled kitchen & 4 yrs old, close to schools & shopping. Sep. office, fam rm & 2 BR 1 BA Cute remodeled bungalow on a quiet st in Atherton, rooms, 2 full baths, gorgeous 12,000+lot in the heart of West baths. New appliances. Fridge Stays. incredible kit. which overlooks deck, yard CHARMING NEIGHBORHOOD $2,595,000 with a very pretty lot. MP schls, close in location. Live in as is, or Menlo. Walk to downtown. Maha Najjar 650.325.6161 Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961 3 BR 2.5 BA Beautifully updated hm on almost one-half ac in make plans for expansion. Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 MAGNIFICENT VIEWS!!!! $2,295,000 WDS Glens. Sep liv/din rms, grmt kit + gst cottage w/full ba. Pvt PALO ALTO outdoor patio & landscaped gardens. Margaret Brush 650.324.4456 CHARMING GOLF COURSE UNIT $1,230,000 4 BR 2 full BA + 2 half This gracious home blends classic 3 BR 2.5 BA Charming, updated, golf course unit with expansive NEW CONSTRUCTION $5,195,000 Mediterranean design with stunning views & scenic privacy on Jim McCahon & Deborah Kehrberg 650.851.2666 MENLO PARK views from custome designed deck w/built-in seating. Great for 5 BR 4 BA Approx 4,700 SF of living space spread over 3 levels. approx. 1-acre with sparkling pool, spa and more. SPECTACULAR VIEW PARCEL $2,000,000 entertaining! Inside laundry. Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 PRIME WEST MENLO! $4,150,000 Approx 8,079 SF lot in Leland Manor neighborhood. Top quality San Bruno Mountain to Oakland via South Bay views - Deanna Tarr 650.324.4456 materials used throughout the hm. BREATHTAKING SETTING! $1,995,000 Meadows, Oaks, Fern Grove. Room for horses, barn, gsthse. EZ 6 BR 4 BA Final plans submitted to building dept. for 6BR/6BA, 4 BR 2.5 BA Dramatic contemporary home with soaring ceil- access to 280 but a private hilltop. 5400sf Craftsman on 10,690sf lot. Designed by renowned 292 SAN LUIS DRIVE $1,195,000 Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 3 BR 1.5 BA Updated home w/separate den. Professionally ings and VIEWS. Light-filled kitchen, family room, extra storage architect Steve Pogue. 2 HOMES ON 1 LOT $3,995,000 area. PV Ranch pools, tennis & hiking. Tom Stafford 650.851.2666 Mandana Nejad 650.325.6161 landscaped backyard w/patio. Spacious bedrooms, hardwood 2 BR 2.5 BA Stunning 2br,2.5ba contemporary w/Great rm, styl- CENTRAL WOODSIDE $1,998,000 floors. Remodeled bath. ish kit, study & office by Peterson Architects,& classic bungalow Eloise Pollock 650.323.7751 PRIME MENLO PARK HOME $3,250,000 w/3br,2.5ba & lovely period details. CONTEMPORARY LADERA HOME $1,749,000 4 BR 3.5 BA Near town & school. Craftsman style hm w/vaulted R. Brendan Leary 650.325.6161 ceiling & gourmet kitchen, master ste, mature trees, tiered 6 BR 4 BA Totally Remodeled Two Story Home With Partial Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 5 BR 3 BA Freshly painted & carpeted one story home on Basement. Two Master Bedroom Suites Main Level bedroom on YOUR CORNER OF THE WORLD $1,175,000 mostly flat lot in Portola Valley. Very lg bkyd. Atrium flr plan flower beds, expansive deck & grt lawn. Private lot, Convenient to Town & Mp Schools. 3 BR 2.5 BA Extra large lr & sep dr all new kit w/granite cntrs. SPECTACULAR, SPACIOUS HM $3,750,000 allows for flexibility & lots of light. Karen Gunn 650.324.4456 Stain steel app extra deep sink, extra lg dble oven. Lots of lite. 6 BR 4.5 BA This amazing 4,489 sqft state-of-the-art, nearly new Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456 Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 Dramatic entry. Looks like SFR home is thoughtfully designed with 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. LISTEN TO BIRDS IN GLENS $1,249,000 GREAT VIEW! $1,350,000 ATTN TO QUALITY & DETAIL! $3,245,000 Deanna Tarr 650.324.4456 Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 4 BR 3 BA Very special enticing rebuilt 30's bungalow. Cathedral 5 BR 4 BA Three levels. Soaring coffered ceilings, library, chef's 2 BR 2 BA Remodeled 2br/2ba+ studio, 2-car garage, broad rear ceiling LR w/stone FP, inviting deck, split floor plan w/private NEW LIST IN THE WILLOWS! $1,050,000 NEW CONSTRUCTION! $3,149,000 deck w/amazing views, lofty exposed beam ceiling. kitchen adjoins family room, sauna, game and media rooms. Walk 5 BR 2 BA New listing in the Willows! Lovingly and beautifully master & 4th BR/office. to desirable Encinal school! 5 BR 4 BA Beautiful New Construction in Professorville, Enayat Boroumand 650.851.1961 maintained by 51 year owner! Five bedrooms and two baths. 5beds/5.5baths, fantastic finishes, w/sep. entrance for gst quarters. Carol MacCorkle 650.324.4456 John & Janet Dore 650.324.4456 Best value in for 2008! RUSTIC CHARM $975,000 Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 2 BR 2 BA On approx .5 ac.Remodld kit, baths, new carpet ROMANTIC COTTAGE $1,195,000 HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! $2,849,000 Steve Bellumori 650.324.4456 UNEXPECTED ELEGANCE $2,795,000 & paint surrounded by lovely flagstone path,patio & nature. 3 BR 2 BA Charming home in Woodside Glens! Great family 5 BR 4 BA Rare 3/4 acre Menlo Oaks property. Charming STUNNING MENLO PARK HOME! $1,050,000 4 BR 3.5 BA Handsome 1-level home combines excellent new Possible Seller Financing. room. Picturesque gardens and patios. In a very private setting Spanish style home wraps around a courtyard w/wonderful 3 BR 2 BA This beautifully updated home is bright & airy with construction, remodeling & “green” considerations w/ the Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961 amongst a grove of graceful oaks. walled garden. Great Menlo Schools. designer paint colors, recessed lighting throughout. HW floors, charm of yesteryear. Near Stanford, downtown. Erika Demma 650.851.2666 Siobhan O'Sullivan 650.324.4456 S/S appliances, dual pane windows Sarah Elder 650.324.4456 REDWOOD CITY EXCEPTIONAL ALLIED ARTS! $2,595,000 Paul Engel 650.325.6161 VINTAGE 2/1 COTTAGE $949,000 STATELY PRIME MIDTOWN HM $1,749,000 STUNNING REMODELED HOME $1,195,000 On sunny 1+ filtered Bay View acre w/guest cottage. Livable 4 BR 3.5 BA Beautiful Allied Arts charmer w/in walking distance PINE COURT CONDO’S $975,000 4 BR 3 BA Spacious Spanish Classic On Ideal Cul-De-Sac. 3 BR 2 BA Elegant LR, gourmet kit w/top of the line appliances, to downtown. Priv yard w/upgrades to numerous to mention. fixers/potential to build new. 2 parcels. EZ commute, Horses 2 BR 1.5 BA Newly converted Condminium in Central Menlo 4BR/3BA Plus Family Room. Formal Dining, Eat-In Kitchen With lovely dining area, exquisite mstr BR suite, deck off LR w/views! OK, PV Schools. Ready for the most discriminating buyer Park. 2 story unit w/1 car garage & fenced yard Cooking Island. Hardwood Floors. 1st Fl Bed Award-winning Roy Cloud School Janis Grube 650.851.2666 Jenny Lamb 650.323.7751 Patrick "Scott" Dancer 650.851.2666 Ken Morgan & Arlene Gault 650.323.7751 Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 EUROPEAN ALLIED ARTS HOME $2,288,000 NEW LISTING! $899,000 HEART FELT MEMORIES AWAIT $1,598,000 GREAT CURB APPEAL! $819,000 CENTRAL WOODSIDE $500,000 3 BR 3 BA Enchanting lush gardens welcome you to a classic 3 BR 2 BA Charming home on large 7085 sf lot. HW flrs, vaulted 3 BR 2 BA Why spend $ when you can vacation in your own 3 BR 2 BA Situated on pretty lot & parklike setting. 2 bonus rms 1 acre upslope lot with Bay views. Buyer to verify if land can be European styled home w/hardwood floors, crown moldings & open beam ceilings, romantic master suite. Extensive redwood bkyd? Custom crafted 4 function & style. Flex flr plan sep DR & over 2 car garage could be made into mstr BR totally rebuilt improved, requires septic system only. Woodside Elementary wainscoting. Enjoy wine from the cellar! decking. Det 1 car garage. MP Schls. FR. Lush landscape & Pool skylites! 1990. Roy Cloud School! Dont miss School K-8. Lizbeth Carson 650.324.4456 Arn Cenedella 650.324.4456 Lizbeth Carson 650.324.4456 David McKeever 650.323.7751 Steven Lessard 650.851.2666

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September 24, 2008 ■ The Almanac ■ 35 96 Howard Way, Atherton

Enticing Blend of Traditional and Contemporary

• One level with 4 bedrooms and • Romantic master bedroom suite 3 bathrooms with fireplace, granite-finished • Approximately 3,203 square feet bathroom, and multiple French doors • Electronic gated entrance with brick paver motor court • Additional bedroom suite plus two bedrooms serviced by a • Sizable formal living and dining hall bath room ensemble with grand picture window framing the • Two-car attached garage with verdant grounds built-ins • Sleek, modern kitchen with • Approximately ¾ acre custom European-style cabinetry, • Expansive terraces, with outdoor stainless steel appliances, and high speakers, bordered by level lawn vaulted ceiling with skylight all around the home • Spacious casual dining area • Just moments to downtown extends from the kitchen Menlo Park plus access to • Separate family/media room with excellent Menlo Park schools built-in sound speakers, wood- burning fireplace, and access to the grounds from two sides Offered at $3,395,000

650 329 6645 Coldwell Banker [email protected] #2 Agent, San Francisco-Peninsula, 2007 tomlemieux.com #4, Internationally

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PRIVATE WOODSIDE RETREAT Located in Woodside’s sought after Mountain Home Road corridor

OPEN SUNDAY PRICE REDUCED! Jim McCahon 650-529-2434 [email protected]

Holly Stockman 650-464-6080 [email protected]

OVER $1 BILLION OF 45 ROBERTA DRIVE PROPERTIES SOLD TOP 1% AGENTS Featuring: Coldwell Banker International • 4 Bedroom Main House • Putting Green & Sand Bunkers • 2 Bedroom Guest House • Lighted Walking Trail Visit Our Website at • Barn and Corral area • 4 Beautifully Landscaped Acres WWW.MCCAHON.COM • Pool, Spa, and Gazebo • Award Winning Woodside Elementary School OFFERED AT $6,795,000 Virtual tour available at www.45roberta.com

36 ■ The Almanac ■ September 24, 2008 121 N. Balsamina Way Portola Valley Woodside Glens Charmer!

OPEN HOUSE sunday September 28 1:30 - 4:30 pm

mpeccably maintained and updated, this spacious home benefi ts from tall cathedral Iceilings, fi nely fi nished hardwood fl ooring, and views of the Stanford hills. The traditionally designed fl oor plan has the added bonus of a large, lower-level family room. Adding to the appeal is a beautiful and spacious rear yard, desirable cul-de-sac setting, and convenient Ladera location with access to Ladera Recreation Center and excellent Las Lomitas schools. n 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms n Attached two-car garage n Beautifully fi nished oak fl oors in the n Cul-de-sac setting with secluded living areas and bedrooms front yard outlined with manicured n Living and dining rooms each have hedges and rose trees cathedral ceiling, shared fi replace, n Beautiful rear yard with vast, sun- 115 OTIS Avenue, Woodside and views of the Stanford hills from swept terrace, level lawn, and tall the living room foliage that provides privacy and a Special 1930’s 4BR/3BA updated home. Inviting deck for entertaining. Flat garden n Spacious eat-in kitchen with custom natural screen for a large gardening area or children’s play area. Call for appointment to see this home. red oak cabinetry from Germany area and dog kennel Offered for $1,249,000 n Master bedroom suite with views of n Access to Ladera Recreation Center Stanford hills with pool and tennis

n Large, lower-level family room opens n Access to excellent Las Lomitas

schools Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. to the rear yard Offered at $1,559,000 For a virtual tour, visit www.chenzel.com Carol MacCorkle Celeste Henzel International President’s Premier Previews Property Specialist n International President’s Premier 650.868.5478 www.Homestoview.com 650.529.8568 n [email protected] n chenzel.com [email protected] RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE

956 MENLO PARK Menlo Oaks Drive

This updated modern Colonial is perfectly located on Menlo Oaks Drive on a private landscaped half acre fl ag lot and features modern upgrades and amenities in a peaceful and relaxed setting. Don’t lift a fi nger, just move right in to this lovingly restored and improved Menlo Oaks home. The home features a large ground fl oor master suite and three upstairs bedrooms. There are three full bathrooms, a half bathroom, and a powder room. The home’s elegant design lends itself to a comfortable fl ow and features easy access to outside entertaining areas for the best of indoor/outdoor California living. Offered at $2,495,000 Summary of this Fine Residence • 4 bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms • Large 2 car garage • Powder room, Half bath • Granite counters • Pool & Spa • Abundant storage

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David 650.771.4017 dianne & david hamren Dianne 650.796.9887 [email protected] www.hamrenhomes.com

September 24, 2008 ■ The Almanac ■ 37 PORTOLA VALLEY CONTEMPORARY Magical Creek Side Setting

OPEN SUNDAY 1:30 - 4:30 Jim McCahon 650-529-2434 [email protected]

Holly Stockman 650-464-6080 135 WILLOWBROOK DRIVE [email protected] Featuring: OVER $1 BILLION OF • Unique contemporary lodge in • Family room/library PROPERTIES SOLD private country setting • Spacious Loft for private TOP 1% AGENTS • 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms study or home office Coldwell Banker International plus 2 half baths • 3 stall barn • Magnificent great room with • Approx. 1.4 acre setting with pool and spa Visit Our Website at dramatic ceiling & fireplace • Excellent Portola Valley School District WWW.MCCAHON.COM • Gourmet kitchen OFFERED AT $4,390,000 Virtual tour available at www.135Willowbrook.com

96 Atherton Avenue, Atherton

New Southern European Estate in Prime West Atherton • 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and • Romantic upper-level master suite 3 half-baths with marble bathroom for two and • 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom pool house private balcony • Two gated car entrances plus a • Additional bedroom suite plus two pedestrian entrance bedrooms on the upper level • Welcoming two-story foyer • Lower level with 10-foot ceilings, home cinema, kitchenette, powder • Elegant living room with hand-carved room, and fitness area or bonus room limestone fireplace • Large wine cellar ready for • Formal dining room customization • Alder-finished library with access to a • T Two-carwo-car attached garage, plus a side terrace carport • Tremendous gourmet kitchen with • Vast 1-inch thick travertine terrace superior finishes and appliances extends to a second, elevated terrace • Breakfast nook with fireplace • Spacious family room with fireplace • Swimming pool opens from the kitchen • Fully landscaped grounds with level • Formal and informal powder rooms lawn surrounded by a privacy wall • Main-level bedroom suite with a marble-finished bath Offered at $8,595,000

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45 NEUMAN LANE | WOODSIDE

Just Moments to Downtown and Woodside School Located at the end of a private lane on 1.09+/– acres, this lovely 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath plus den home features an updated chef’s kitchen with large island and French doors to a dining deck. The Trusted Local serene garden has views from the greenbelt to San Francisco. Mortgage Expert Offered at $3,295,000

For more information, contact: Vicki Svendsgaard Heidi Johnson 650.400.6668 650.529.2425 [email protected] co-listed with: Pam Roberts

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Prime West Menlo Park Location

OPEN SUNDAY 1:30 - 4:30 Jim McCahon 650-529-2434 [email protected]

Holly Stockman 650-464-6080 [email protected]

OVER $1 BILLION OF 1480 Bay Laurel Drive PROPERTIES SOLD TOP 1% AGENTS • Traditional 3 level home just 3 years new • Full basement with play room, media room, Coldwell Banker International • Elegant ﬁ nishes, hardwood ﬂ oors and deep wet bar, wine cellar & more moldings • Beautifully landscaped corner lot Visit Our Website at • Formal living and dining rooms • Excellent Menlo Park School District - WWW.MCCAHON.COM • Gourmet kitchen with adjoining family room Oak Knoll Elementary • 6 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms plus 2 half baths PRICE UPON REQUEST

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property described above is purported public auction to highest bidder for filed by: Judy Johnson in the Superior to be: 2875 DREW CT , EAST PALO cash, cashier's check/cash equivalent Court of California, County of SAN ALTO, CA 94303 APN#: 063-023-070-4 or other form of payment authorized MATEO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE The undersigned Trustee disclaims any by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale requests that Judy Johnson be liability for any incorrectness of the in lawful money of the United States). appointed as personal representative to street address and other common des- Date of Sale: 9/30/2008 Time of Sale: administer the estate of the decedent. Public Notices ignation, if any, shown herein. Said sale 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Marshall THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will be made, but without covenant or St. entrance to the Hall of Justice and will and codicils, if any, be admitted to warranty, expressed or implied, regard- Records, 400 County Center, Redwood probate. The will and any codicils are ing title, possession, or encumbrances, City, CA Street Address and other com- available for examination in the file kept to pay the remaining principal sum of mon designation, if any, of the real prop- by the court. THE PETITION requests Robert Kastelic, 1090 Eden Bower Notice of Sale is $449,722.00. The the note(s) secured by said Deed of erty described above is purported to be: authority to administer the estate Lane, Redwood City, CA 94061 This beneficiary under said Deed of Trust Trust, with interest thereon, as provided 2213 ADDISON AVENUE , EAST PALO under the Independent Administration 995 Fictitious Name business is being conducted by an heretofore executed and delivered to in said note(s), advances, under the ALTO, CA 94303 APN#: 063-171-430- of Estates Act. (This authority will allow Statement individual. Registrant began transacting the undersigned a written Declaration terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, 0 The undersigned Trustee disclaims business under the fictitious business of Default and Demand for Sale, and a the personal representative to take FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME charges and expenses of the Trustee any liability for any incorrectness of the many actions without obtaining court name(s) listed herein on N/A. This written Notice of Default and Election and of the trusts created by said Deed street address and other common des- STATEMENT statement was filed with the County to Sell. The undersigned caused said approval. Before taking certain very File No. 228752 of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid ignation, if any, shown herein. Said sale important actions, however, the person- Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County Notice of Default and Election to sell to balance of the obligation secured by will be made, but without covenant or The following individual(s) is (are) doing al representative will be required to give on 9/8/08. (Almanac 9/17, 24, 10/1, be recorded in the County where the the property to be sold and reasonable warranty, expressed or implied, regard- business as, 1) PawPrint Productions notice to interested persons unless they 8, 2008) real property is located. For Trustee estimated costs, expenses and advanc- ing title, possession, or encumbrances, Presents; 2) Bodgie Bargains, 647 have waived notice or consented to Sale Information Please Call: Priority es at the time of the initial publication to pay the remaining principal sum of the 17th Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the proposed action.) The independent STATEMENT Posting & Publication 17501 Irvine Blvd., of the Notice of Sale is $554,659.90. note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, : Sarah C.L. Williamson, 647 17th Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573- administration authority will be granted Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025 This File No. 228654 The beneficiary under said Deed of with interest thereon, as provided in 1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex Trust heretofore executed and delivered said note(s), advances, under the terms unless an interested person files an business is being conducted by an The following individual(s) is (are) doing objection to the petition and shows business as, The Paver Guys, 1159 West, LLC as Authorized Agent Dated: to the undersigned a written Declaration of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges individual. Registrant began transacting 9/5/2008 NDex West, LLC may be good cause why the court should not business under the fictitious business Hollyburne Avenue, Menlo Park, CA of Default and Demand for Sale, and a and expenses of the Trustee and of the acting as a debt collector attempting to written Notice of Default and Election trusts created by said Deed of Trust. grant the authority. A HEARING on the name(s) listed herein on N/A. This 94025: Elias Antonio Gonzalez, 1159 petition will be held on October 24, Hollyburne Avenue, Menlo Park, CA collect a debt. Any information obtained to Sell. The undersigned caused said The total amount of the unpaid balance statement was filed with the County 2008, 9am in Dept. 14 of the Superior 94025 This business is being conduct- will be used for that purpose. P460932 Notice of Default and Election to sell to of the obligation secured by the property Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on Court of California, San Mateo County, ed by an individual. Registrant began 9/10, 9/17, 09/24/2008 (Published in be recorded in the County where the to be sold and reasonable estimated Aug 15, 2008. (Almanac 9/3, 10, 17, the Almanac 9/10, 17, 24, 2008) 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 24, 2008) transacting business under the ficti- real property is located. For Trustee costs, expenses and advances at the tious business name(s) listed herein on Trustee Sale No.: 20080134000681 Sale Information Please Call: Priority time of the initial publication of the 94063. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME N/A. This statement was filed with the Title Order No.: 1151158 FHA/VA/PMI Posting & Publication 17501 Irvine Notice of Sale is $381,631.94. The of the petition, you should appear at the STATEMENT County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 beneficiary under said Deed of Trust hearing and state your objections or file File No. 228737 County on 8/11/08. (Almanac 9/17, ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting. heretofore executed and delivered to written objections with the court before The following individual(s) is (are) doing 24, 10/1, 8, 2008) TRUST, DATED 5/17/2006. UNLESS com NDex West, LLC as Authorized the undersigned a written Declaration the hearing. Your appearance may be business as, Little Goose Studio, 701 YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT Agent Dated: 8/26/2008 NDex West, of Default and Demand for Sale, and a in person or by your attorney. IF YOU 12th Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME LLC may be acting as a debt collec- written Notice of Default and Election ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent credi- STATEMENT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD Laura Covington, 701 12th Avenue, AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN tor attempting to collect a debt. Any to Sell. The undersigned caused said tor of the deceased, you must file your Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business File No. 229080 information obtained will be used for Notice of Default and Election to sell to claim with the court and mail a copy to The following individual(s) is (are) EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF is being conducted by an individual. THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, that purpose. P463718 9/10, 9/17, be recorded in the County where the the personal representative appointed Registrant began transacting busi- doing business as, Nordoon Real 09/24/2008 (Published in the Almanac real property is located. For Trustee by the court within four months from Estate; Nordoon Realty, 199 California YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. ness under the fictitious business NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed 9/10, 17, 24, 2008) Sale Information Please Call: Priority the date of first issuance of letters name(s) listed herein on N/A. This Dr., #200, Millbrae, CA 94030: BIX Posting & Publication 17501 Irvine Blvd., Trustee under and pursuant to Deed Trustee Sale No.: 20080134007648 as provided in section 9100 of the statement was filed with the County Equity Management, Inc., California Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573- California Probate Code. The time for This business is being conducted of Trust Recorded on 05/25/2006 Title Order No.: 3206-105743 FHA/VA/ Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on 1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex filing claims will not expire before four by a Corporation. Registrant began as Instrument No. 2006-078497 of PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE 8/15/08. (Almanac September 10, 17, West, LLC as Authorized Agent Dated: months from the hearing date noticed transacting business under the ficti- official records in the office of the YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED 24, Oct. 1, 2008) County Recorder of San Mateo County, 9/4/2008 NDex West, LLC may be above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file tious business name(s) listed herein OF TRUST, DATED 2/8/2006. UNLESS acting as a debt collector attempting to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME on September 8, 2008. This state- State of California. Executed By: Jack YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT kept by the court. If you are a person STATEMENT E. Glenn, Sr., will sell at public auction collect a debt. Any information obtained interested in the estate, you may file ment was filed with the County Clerk- YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD will be used for that purpose. P458449 File No. 228912 Recorder of San Mateo County on to highest bidder for cash, cashier's AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN with the court a Request for Special The following individual(s) is (are) doing check/cash equivalent or other form 9/10, 9/17, 09/24/2008 (Published in Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an 9/9/08. (Almanac 9/24, 10/1, 8, 15, EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF the Almanac 9/10, 17, 24, 2008) business as, Chromis Design Studio, 2008) of payment authorized by 2924h(b), THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU inventory and appraisal of estate assets 220 Corte Madera, Portola Valley, (payable at time of sale in lawful SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER or of any petition or account as pro- CA 94028: Paul Thomas Oikawa, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME money of the United States). Date of West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee ESTATE OF: Julian Rodney Johnson vided in Probate Code section 1250. 220 Corte Madera, Portola Valley, CA STATEMENT Sale: 9/30/2008 Time of Sale: 12:30 under and pursuant to Deed of Trust #118089 To all heirs, beneficiaries, A Request for Special Notice form is 94028 This business is being conduct- File No. 228926 PM Place of Sale: At the Marshall St. Recorded on 02/22/2006 as Instrument creditors, contingent creditors and available from the court clerk. Attorney ed by an individual. Registrant began The following individual(s) is (are) doing entrance to the Hall of Justice and No. 2006-025513 of official records persons who may otherwise be inter- for Petitioner: /s/ C. Bruce Hamilton, transacting business under the ficti- business as, Intramuros, 2019 Ray Dr., Records, 400 County Center, Redwood in the office of the County Recorder of ested in the will or estate, or both, of J. 260 Sheridan Ave., #200, Palo Alto, CA tious business name(s) listed herein on Burlingame, CA 94010: Mark De Leon, City, CA Street Address and other San Mateo County, State of California. Rodney Johnson and Rodney Johnson. 94306 (650) 329-5992 (Published in N/A. This statement was filed with the 2019 Ray Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010 common designation, if any, of the real Executed By: Maria Villa, will sell at A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been the Almanac 9/24, 10/1, 8, 2008) County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo This business is being conducted by an County on 8/27/08. (Almanac 9/10, individual. Registrant began transacting 17, 24, 10/1, 2008) business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME statement was filed with the County STATEMENT Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County File No. 228946 on 8/28/08. (Almanac 9/24, 10/1, 8, The following individual(s) is (are) doing 15, 2008) business as, Firehouse Grill & Brewery, 1765 E. Bayshore Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303: Firehouse EPA LLC, 50 W. 997 All Other Legals San Fernando, 14th Floor, San Jose, Trustee Sale No.: 20080134007809 CA 95113 This business is being con- Title Order No.: 20856875 FHA/VA/PMI ducted by Limited Liability Company. No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU We handle all your Registrant began transacting business ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF under the fictitious business name(s) TRUST, DATED 2/8/2005. UNLESS listed herein on 10/1/2008. This YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT statement was filed with the County YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN LEGAL 9/2/08. (Almanac Sept. 17, 24, Oct. EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF 1, 8, 2008) THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee publishing needs STATEMENT under and pursuant to Deed of Trust File No. 229009 Recorded on 02/23/2005 as Instrument The following individual(s) is (are) doing No. 2005-028285 of official records business as, 1) Lobo Construction; in the office of the County Recorder of 2) Lobo Roofing; 3) Lobo Iron Works, San Mateo County, State of California. • NOTICES OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE 41 Thomas, #3, Brisbane, CA 94005: Executed By: Ramiro Quiroz, will sell Jorge Alfredo Pena, 41 Thomas #3, at public auction to highest bidder for Brisbane, CA 94005 This business cash, cashier's check/cash equivalent • PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES is being conducted by an individual. or other form of payment authorized Registrant began transacting busi- by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale ness under the fictitious business in lawful money of the United States). name(s) listed herein on N/A. This Date of Sale: 9/30/2008 Time of Sale: • TRUSTEE’S SALE statement was filed with the County 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Marshall Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County St. entrance to the Hall of Justice and on 9/4/08. (Almanac 9/17, 24, 10/1, Records, 400 County Center, Redwood • RESOLUTIONS 8, 2008) City, CA Street Address and other FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME common designation, if any, of the real STATEMENT property described above is purported • BID NOTICES File No. 229027 to be: 1135 LAUREL AVENUE , EAST The following individual(s) is (are) doing PALO ALTO, CA 94303 APN#: 062-124- business as, ST International Trading, 090 The undersigned Trustee disclaims • LIEN SALE 600 Sharon Park Dr., Ste. A-102, Menlo any liability for any incorrectness of the Park, CA 94025: Shirin Tehrani, 600 street address and other common des- Sharon Park Dr., Ste. A-102, Menlo ignation, if any, shown herein. Said sale Park, CA 94025 This business is being will be made, but without covenant or conducted by an individual. Registrant warranty, expressed or implied, regard- began transacting business under the ing title, possession, or encumbrances, fictitious business name(s) listed herein to pay the remaining principal sum of the on N/A. This statement was filed with note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, the County Clerk-Recorder of San with interest thereon, as provided in Mateo County on 9/5/08. (Almanac said note(s), advances, under the terms 9/17. 24. 10/1, 8, 2008) of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME trusts created by said Deed of Trust. STATEMENT The total amount of the unpaid balance File No. 229069 of the obligation secured by the property The following individual(s) is (are) doing to be sold and reasonable estimated business as, Pentech, 1090 Eden 854-2626 costs, expenses and advances at the Bower Lane, Redwood City, CA 94061: time of the initial publication of the September 24, 2008 ■ The Almanac ■ 43 COLDWELL BANKER californiamoves.com

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Maya & Jason Tom LeMieux OPEN SUNDAY Sewald Elegant French Style Home $2,295,000 1755 Oak Ave. $2,195,000 650.329.6645 650.346.1228/650.307.8060 4 BR 3.5 BA Elegant Country French in Felton Gables. Remodeled 3 BR 2.5 BA Beautifully remodeled home includes large living room, [email protected] Chef’s Kitchen. Formal Living Room, Dining Room, 4BR 3.5BA on [email protected] family room/ofﬁ ce, master bedroom suite with spa bath, chef’s two levels. Menlo Park Schools. www.tomlemieux.com kitchen, backyard with lawn and pool! [email protected] PALO ALTO MENLO PARK

$250,000 PRICE REDUCTION Hossein Jalali NEW LISTING! Great Palo Alto Home $2,148,000 650.740.2233 Stunning New Construction $1,649,000 Keri Nicholas 4 BR 4.5 BA New 2 story including a grand master. Beautiful cook’s 4 BR 3 BA Elegant LR w/ﬁ replace, gourmet kit w/granite counter- 650.329.6654 [email protected] tops, breakfast bar, exquisite master suite w/private bath. Lovely kitchen, family room, 2 Fireplaces, wood ﬂ oors, hi ceilings, gorgeous www.hjalali.com [email protected] amenities. PA schools. landscaped backyard. MP schools. www.kerinicholas.com REDWOOD CITY WOODSIDE Steven Lessard 650.851.2649 [email protected]

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Charming, Private Acre $4,125,000 Sue Crawford Coming Soon! Price Upon Request Elaine White 5 BR 3 BA Charming home on private acre with pool and spa. 650.566.5341 Sparkling 4 BR 3 BA single story vintage oaks home, huge family 650.566.5323 New gourment kitchen and remodeled master suite. Family Room/ [email protected] room/kitchen w/granite, freshly painted & hardwood fl oors just [email protected] Study/Offi ce. Las Lomitas schools. refi nished.

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John & Janet Deanna Tarr French Country Manor $6,200,000 Dore Your Corner Of The World $1,175,000 5 BR 5.5 BA Beautifully landscaped grounds of 1.18 acres in 650.566.5269 3 BR 2.5 BA Extra large lr & sep dr all new kit w/granite cntrs. 650.752.0833 the Prestigious Lindenwood area. Majestic entry, stately design. [email protected] Stain steel app extra deep sink, extra lg dble oven. Lots of lite. [email protected] www.238OakGrove.com Dramatic entry. Looks like SFR.

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