Bob Beckstrom's Company Has Been Selling Wood Doors and Millwork To

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These doors are examples of the custom work by Beckstrom & Co.

Door man

Bob Beckstrom’s company has been selling wood doors and millwork to the Western market for 50 years By Jane Knoerle Almanac Lifestyles Editor the business of supplying custom doors. Atherton is filled hen Beckstrom and Co. started as a manu- with impressive homes sporting Beckstrom’s doors, includ- facturer’s representative selling wood doors ing those of Jerry Rice and former resident Joe Montana. W50 years ago, a rail car load of doors (1,200 of “I stuffed one of our brochures in Joe Montana’s mail- them) cost $9,000. Today many front door units cost box,” says Mr. Beckstrom. “His contractor later told me $9,000 or a lot more. they (Joe and Jennifer Montana) picked doors out they In those early days, the company’s products were sold saw in the brochure.” Now craftsmen-style doors are real popular, especially in mostly for large tract developments. Hollywood has also beckoned. Mr. Beckstrom recalls a this area,” he says. “We sell a lot of doors up in Tahoe. They “The builders used all flush trip south to correct a problem love mahogany and alder (wood).” doors because they were cheap, with a French door in Heather Homeowners, especially those with imposing houses, $4 or $5 each,” says Bob Beck- Locklear’s Bel Air home. want a door that is rich-looking, not garish. They are looking strom of Menlo Park, the com- He recounts the thrill of tour- to make a statement. After all, “The thing you see first is the pany’s president. Bob Beckstrom supplies ing George Lucas’ Skywalker front door,” he says. Twenty years ago, the com- doors to the rich, famous Ranch when it was being built. An Oregon coast resident wanted a door with glass pany began specializing in The main house was patterned panels tinted blue to resemble waves. An Asian dragon custom wood doors and mill- and the rest of us. after the Victorian mansion theme was carried out in carvings on entry doors and in work for residential and com- featured in the television pro- etchings on a second pair of doors in the front entry in mercial developments. gram “Falconcrest.” Doors of a another home. Many costly entry ways feature panels of Today the emphasis is on quality, says Mr. Beckstrom, different species of wood were used on each floor: fir, white beveled leaded glass. The price tag on an elaborate entry with panel doors the popular choice. oak, maple, mahogany and cherry. The five-floor-house can easily reach $20,000. Beckstrom & Co. carries all-wood doors made from any included a theater seating 50. Mr. Beckstrom represents Summit Woodworking wood specie, generally available in any size. For example, The late cowboy actor and singer Roy Rogers commis- Mill in Oregon. “It started out as two guys working in 36 doors made for the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco are sioned a front door with stained glass panels and carved a garage outside their house, now they have 15 employ- 16-feet tall. images of his horse, Trigger. ees.” A custom door usually takes eight to 10 weeks from “We have also supplied several winery doors in Napa that You don’t see the use of much stained glass anymore, order to installation. measure 10 feet wide by 12 feet tall,” says Mr. Beckstrom. says Mr. Beckstrom. “People don’t want color. Rain Beckstrom & Co. moved from San Mateo to Menlo Park Homeowners are also finding bigger is better. “A few years glass, bamboo glass, and seedy glass (patterned glass) in 1960. Mr. Beckstrom started working for the company, ago, the 6-foot, 8-inch tall door was standard. Now many are popular,” he says. founded by his father, the late John Beckstrom, in 1968. are going for the 8-foot door.” Styles in doors come and go. “In the 70s and 80s, the Bob Beckstrom agrees he couldn’t be in a better place for wagon wheel (with a half circle window) was a real hot item. See DOOR MAN, page 31

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30 ■ The Almanac ■ August 23, 2006 MONEY & BUSINESS Swimming at Burgess Pool Your place for fitness, fun, and family. Wikia.com launches travel site • Open swim and laps 7 days per week By Sean Howell Special to the Almanac pedia.com, an encyclopedic It also contains a list of recent • Lessons year-round collection of single articles. and upcoming events. for kids of all levels he creators of Menlo However, the site is far from • Fitness, swim teams, Park-based Wikia.com Adaptable travel guide complete. The Golden Gate water polo, triathlon Thave launched a new World.wikia.com is made up of Bridge is the only listing under • PLUS picnics and “wiki” for travelers to share some 1,000 pages edited by over “Bay Area Landmarks,” and Friday Movie Nights! information about places 50 users, Mr. Kaufman said. currently there are no entries they’ve visited. He likened World.wikia.com for concert venues, bars or World.wikia.com differs to a home page from which users nightclubs. Program info, hours, from traditional travel guides can browse through geographic Menlo Swim and Sport directions, prices and more: in that users can create and regions and learn a wide variety Edit away 501 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 edit its content, site founder of information about each place. That, Mr. Kaufman said, is 650-328-SWIM (7946) www.menloswim.com Bill Kaufman said. Visitors to The site also allows users to pro- where users come in. Before the site can edit information vide tips about traveling to niche the site can become a viable on any page they wish, or cre- audiences, such as travelers with source for travelers, it will need ate new pages to address a topic pets and children, or lesbian and help from people who have that hasn’t yet been covered. gay travelers. visited or live in the cities listed It also has the advantages “The community will deter- on the page. of being free and containing mine which direction these arti- “At this point, there are lots updated information contrib- cles and projects will go, but the of holes in the content,” Mr. uted by a number of users, Mr. purpose of the wiki is to focus on Kaufman said. “But that’s part Kaufman said. anything a traveler would find of the attraction for some who World.wikia.com is one of relevant,” Mr. Kaufman said. want to be the first to add con- over 1,500 Web sites based The home page for San Fran- tent to a wiki.” on Wikia.com. Each “wiki” cisco, for instance, features Because the project is in the addresses a specific topic, rang- photos of the city, information early stages of development, ing from travel to specific TV about politics and transporta- users can list pages that need shows to academic fields. tion, lists of local schools and work on the home page, as well It was founded by James newspapers, and brief descrip- as the cities that they found to Wales, who also created Wiki- tions of other Bay Area cities. be most complete. A

Keith Kadera joins Coldwell Banker

Keith Kadera is a new sales associate at the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office at Peninsula GI Research Cortland Marcelli, 800 El Camino Real in Menlo Redwood City Clinical Research Coordinator Park, office manager Wendy McPherson has tel: 650-364-2900 announced. www.gerd411.com He previously worked as senior director Serving the Community of sales train- for over 52 years Cowboy actor and ing and busi- singer Roy Rogers ness alliances had this custom door Keith Kadera at Hitachi Data carved with his initials Systems. He and images of his horse, and his wife Trigger. own 1-800-DryClean, a free pickup and delivery service for dry cleaning and laundry. DOOR MAN floor of 648 Menlo Ave. in Mr. Kadera is co-chief ambas- continued from page 29 downtown Menlo Park. sador for the Redwood City Specializing in All three of the Beckstrom Chamber of Commerce and is Bob Beckstrom is a graduate of children, Rob, Lori and Casey, chairperson for the Hometown • Property Sales Menlo-Atherton High School, are M-A graduates. Bob and his Holidays Festival for Kids in Commercial & Residential class of 1960, and president of wife, Mary, live in Menlo Oaks. downtown Redwood City. the Menlo-Atherton Alumni Ms. Beckstrom is a teacher at A past president of the Kennedy • Rental Association. After graduating Laurel School. Middle School PTA, he annu- Apartments, Condominiums and Homes from Humboldt State Univer- Mr. Beckstrom is used to ally chaperones a 10-day, seventh- Property Management sity, he worked for United Air people making jokes about The grade Grand Canyon trek. • Lines for a few years. Doors, asking him if he is a fan “My dad asked me to watch of the late singer, Jim Morrison. the store for him while he had a He has his own little joke. At the We are here to serve you! cataract operation. I never left. I old Town Club, once the hang- hope Rob will do the same.” out for Menlo Park movers and AlmanacNews.com Rob is his son, who joined shakers, he sometimes contrib- CLICK HERE FOR the firm in 2003. “I needed his uted the door prize. It was, of Updated news: >> computer savvy,” says his dad. course, a door, courtesy of Beck- LATEST NEWS 961 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 Ofﬁ ce: (650) 367-9300 • Fax: (650) 367-0751 Father and son run a two-man strom & Co. A office, located on the second

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p.m. $60 for Menlo Park residents, $80 non- Horse Shows residents; $10 materials fee. Menlo Park Bur- gess Recreation Center, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Open Horse Show. Spring Down Eques- Park. www.geocities.com/mbrinig/classes trian Center Open Hunter Horse Show. All ‘M Butterfly’ returns to TheatreWorks level of riders welcome. See website for Fitness Balls How-To. An overview on details www.springdown.com for forms. the ways to use fitness balls for improved “M Butterfly,” a Tony award-winning drama Aug. 27, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Spring Down Eques- stability, muscle tone, and balance. Sat., by David Henry Hwang, returns to the Theatre- trian Center, 725 Portola Road, Portola Val- Aug. 26, 10:30-11:15 a.m. $10. Every Woman Works stage on August 23 for a four-week run ley. Call 851-1114. www.springdown.com Health Club, 611 Jefferson Ave., Redwood City. www.everywomanhealthclub.com Woodside Pony Club Classic Horse ending September 17. Show. An annual hunter-jumper schooling The production, which will be directed by show. English riders are invited to sign up. Clubs/Meetings TheatreWorks Artistic Director Robert Kelley, Sept. 10. Entry forms are available on online. Entry deadline Sept. 3. All ages welcome to Aeronautics/Astronautics Dinner will be staged at the Mountain View Center for participate. $15 class in advance; $20 class Event. Aug. 31, 6:30-9 p.m. American the Performing Arts. Mr. Kelley directed the on day of event. Horse Park at Woodside, Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics will theater company’s first production of the play in Sand Hill Rd., Woodside. Call 493-7979. announce winners of the student essay con- www.woodsideponyclub.org test: “What steps can be taken to protect the 1992 — a staging that won wide critical acclaim earth from a major asteroid impact?” Dinner speakers include U.S. Congressman Mike and enthusiastic audiences. Benefits Honda and NASA Astrobiologist Dr. David Francis Jue will return to the role of Song Lil- Morrison. Reserve online at www.aiaa-sf.org. ing, for which he won several awards during the Chanticleer’s Summer Afternoon AIAA member/sguests$25; non-members of Music. Chanticleer, the men’s vocal $35; K-12 teachers/students $15. Michael’s 1992 run. Mark Capri reprises his portrayal of ensemble based in San Francisco, holds Restaurant, Shoreline Park, Mountain View. Rene Gallimard. “A Summer Afternoon of Music” in honor of music director Joseph Jennings, to support Tri-City Business Mixer. Aug. 30, 5:30- “M Butterfly” — described by TheatreWorks as the Joseph H. Jennings Fund for Music. 7:30 p.m. Palo Alto, East Palo Alto and Men- a “passionate deconstruction of Puccini’s classic Featuring a silent auction and a performance lo Park Chambers of Commerce will host the by Chanticleer. Aug. 26, 2-5 p.m. $75. Allied annual Tri-City Mixer, a community business Italian opera ‘Madame Butterfly’” — is based Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. Call and networking event. $15 for members/$20 on the true story of a French diplomat who had (415) 252-8589. www.chanticleer.org for non-members. Stanford Park Hotel, 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-3121. an affair with a Chinese opera star whom he www.paloaltocacoc.weblinkconnect.com believed to be a woman. The opera star not only On Stage turned out to be a man, but a spy as well. “M Butterfly.” Presented by Theatre- Community Tickets are $20-$55. They may be reserved by Works. An exploration of love and politics. calling 903-6000; or by visiting theatreworks.org. Photo by Wilson P. Graham Jr. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays-Fridays, Events 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sundays, The theater is at 500 Castro St. in downtown Francis Jue and Mark Capri in TheatreWorks’ 2 and 7 p.m., Aug. 23-Sept. 17. $20-$60. 22nd Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Mountain View. 1992 production of “M Butterfly.” Mountain View Center for the Performing Run & Walk. For runners, athletic groups Arts, 500 Castro, Mountain View. Call 463- and families. Prize giveaways and refresh- 1960. www.theatreworks.org ments. 5K walk begins at 7:30 p.m.; 10k run begins at 8:15 p.m.; 5K run begins at 8:45 “Don Juan.” Presented by Stanford Sum- El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call 368-2462. p.m. Deadline to pre-register is Sept. 29. www.southbayjazz.org mer Theater. Moliere’s “Don Juan” in transla- See website for details. Oct. 6, 6-10 p.m. $20 Kids & Families Health tion by Richard Wilbur. Thu.-Sun., through pre-registration before Sept. 29./$25 day of Boy Scout Fall Kick-Off Picnic. Sat., Free Classes to Quit Smoking. Free Aug. 27, 8 p.m. Pigott Theater, 551 Serra event. Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center, Aug. 26, 3-5 p.m. Boys 11 years or older group classes are offered for San Mateo County Mall, Stanford. Call 725-5838. http://sum- 1900 Geng Road at Embarcadero Rd, Palo Outdoors and their families are invited to learn about residents who want to quit smoking. Participants Lions and Us Hike. mertheater.stanford.edu Alto. Call 326-8210. www.paloaltoonline.com Sun., Aug. 27, 11 Troop 5. Outings include camping, back- can receive free nicotine patches. The next a.m. With docent Keith Johnsgard. A 3.5- packing, river rafting, caving, and more. series of classes will be offered in San Mateo “The Caucasian Chalk Circle.” By Ber- Open Mic Night. Featuring community tolt Brecht and directed by Ana-Catrina Buch- mile hike at Skyline Ridge Preserve. Parents Mitchell Park, Redwood Picnic Area, Palo and Redwood City. Pre-registration is required. talent. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to sign up. Thurs- may not wish to expose their children to Alto. Call 843-1718. www.troop5paloalto.org Call for more information. Free. Sequoia Health ser. A fable infused with both humor and politi- days, through Aug. 31, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. cal significance. Through Aug. 27. $10-$15. detailed accounts of lion attacks and should Infant Storytime. For ages 0-18 months. & Wellness Center, 749 Brewster, Redwood Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. use discretion. Free. Skyline Ridge Open City. Call 573-3989. www.smhealth.org Dragon Productions, 535 Alma St., Palo Alto. www.myspace.com/keplersopenmic Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Woodside Library, Call 493-2006. www.dragonproductions.net Space Preserve. www.openspace.org 3140 Woodside Rd., Woodside. Yoga for Wellness and Inner Peace. Russian Ridge Ramble. Sat., Aug. 26, Magic Show: Ashkenazi, the Pretty Wednesdays, Aug. 30-Oct. 25, 5:30-7 p.m. Concerts 10 a.m.-2 p.m. With docent Strether Smith. Good. Aug. 24, 4-4:45 p.m. Free. Portola $95 for 8 weeks. Little House, 800 Middle An intermediate bike ride at Russian Ridge Classes/ San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows Valley Library, 4575 Alpine Road, Portola Ave., Menlo Park. Call 323-5532. Preserve. The ride will cover about 12 miles Concert. David Gockley, San Francisco Valley. Call 851-0560. www.smcl.org/librar- and climb a total of 1,000 feet on fire roads Workshops Opera’s general director, will share his ies/pvl/events/child.html and single track trails. Suitable for experi- Artist Access. 3rd Thursdays through insights on the future direction of the com- enced riders age 14 years and older. Free. Nature Hikes. Covers 3 miles of trails. Live Music Oct., 3:30-6:30 p.m. Artists and photog- pany, followed by a concert by five San Fran- Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. www. Nature Docents describe wildlife, plants, KFJC Record Swap. Hosts more than raphers have access to the gardens after cisco Opera Adler Fellows. Champagne and openspace.org endangered species, and the historical 40 vendors selling CDs, vinyl, DVDs, T-shirts hours. Limited to artists who work with finger food reception follows. Aug. 27, 7-10 background of the area. Visitors may not hike and other memorabilia. Bay Area bands watercolor, pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels p.m. Tickets $50-$150. St. Bede’s Episcopal Saratoga Gap Loop. Sat., Aug. 26, 8:30 without a Docent. Saturdays, through Oct. will perform live and KFJC DJ’s will spin and photography. No oils or acrylics. Church, 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. a.m.-noon. With docents Mary Bernstein and 27, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Filoli, 86 Canada records. Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $3 plus $2 Pre-registration recommended. $15 mem- Barbara Patterson. 6-mile loop hike along Road, Woodside. Call 364-8300 ext. 507. parking. Foothill College, Appreciation Hall, bers/$20 non-members. Filoli, 86 Canada the Saratoga Gap Trail, crossing Skyline www.filoli.org 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Call Road, Woodside. www.filoli.org Dance Boulevard, and returning along the Achis- Stop In and Explore. Aug. 26-27, noon- 949-7099. www.kfjc.org Cooking Basics for 20 and 30 Some- Sweet Thursday plays Vintage taca Trail. Meet at the Caltrans vista point on the southeast corner of the Skyline Blvd and 5 p.m. Visit the David C. Daniels Nature Rengstorff House Arts Festival. Live things. Workshops for 20-39 year-olds. Jazz. Performing Sun., Aug. 27, 1-5 p.m. Center and see displays about natural com- Jazz with local percussionist Jim Kassis Covers knife skills, cooking meats and veg- Full no-host bar and snacks. Separate jam Highway 9 intersection. Free. Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve. www.openspace.org munities, view pond strata mobiles, take a and his quartet. Lawn seating. Aug. 27, 2-3 etables, and basics of baking, plus how to sessions-musicians welcome. $15 gener- pond prowl, and perhaps have an oppor- p.m. Free; donations accepted. Rengstorff choose recipes and improvise. Aug. 26, 2-6 al/$10 members. Palo Alto Elks Lodge, 4249 Scenic Aerobic Hike. Wed., Aug. 23 10 tunity to study live aquatic organisms “bor- House, 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain a.m.-noon. With docents Bernie Larkin and rowed” from Alpine Pond. Free. David C. View. www.r-house.org Stella Yang. 4-5 mile, moderately-paced Daniels Nature Center, Skyline Ridge Open aerobic outing. Meet at the Caltrans vista Space Preserve. www.openspace.org point on the southeast corner of the Skyline ss Pha Boulevard highway 35 and highway 9 inter- Toddler Storytime. For ages 18 months Sports u rm and older. Music, rhymes and stories. re a section. Free. Saratoga Gap Open Space Girls Soccer Team Tryouts U12. P c Preserve. www.openspace.org Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Woodside Library, Stanford Lightning class 3 U12 girls soccer y 3140 Woodside Rd., Woodside. Diabetes Awareness Day Woods and Wine Wandering Hike. team for girls born after 7/31/94. Tryouts during weekday PA practices. Through Sept. August 31, 2006 Sun., Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. With docents Free Tommi and Strether Smith. A 4 mile, mod- 15, 4-6 p.m. Various Fields, call for informa- erately-strenuous hike at Picchetti Ranch Film tion, Palo Alto. Call (408) 738-4011. www. Blood 11a.m. - 3p.m. Diabetic Monday Movies. Aug. 28: “Balzac & Preserve. Along with nature exploration, stanfordsoccerclub.org Products the Little Chinese Seamstress” 1-3 p.m. $1 Pressure there will be discussion of the area’s local Nike Club Run SF. Free 16 week mara- Samples members/$2 non-members. Little House, Screenings history. Bring a lunch. Free. Picchetti Ranch thon and 1/2 marathon training runs. Includes 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326- Open Space Preserve, Monte Bello Road, refreshments and Nike shoe trials. Sundays, 2025. www.peninsulavolunteers.org Cupertino. www.openspace.org through Oct. 15, 8 a.m. Palo Alto High School, Stanford Theatre Guide. Aug. 23-24: 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. Call (415) Free Meter “Everybody Sing” 7:30 p.m.; “Thorough- 374-0510. www.nikemarathon.com Diabetic Opportunity Exhibits breds Don’t Cry” 6 and 9:20 p.m.; Aug. 25- Shoes (See Pharmacist for details) Sailing through History with Model 28: “Gilda” 7:30 p.m.; “Laura” 5:55 and 9:40 Demonstrations Ships. The Museum of American Heritage p.m.; Aug. 29-31: “Strike Up the Band” 7:30 in partnership with South Bay Model Ship- p.m.; “Little Nellie Kelly” 5:40 and 9:50 p.m. Support Groups wrights tell the story of maritime heritage Stanford Theatre, 221 University Ave., Palo Food Addicts In Recovery. A program from ancient to modern times through a col- Alto. Call 324-3700. www.stanfordtheatre.org for individuals recovering from addictive lection of two dozen exquisite ship models Wednesday “Kultur” Movies. Aug. eating and anorexia based on the 12 steps and related objects. Fri.-Sun., through Sept. 30: “Othello”, 1-3 p.m. $1 members/$2 non- of AA. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Call for 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Museum members. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., information (415) 248-9347. Wednesdays, 844 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025 • 650-321-8045 of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. www.peninsu- 7 p.m. First Congregational Church, Euclid Alto. Call 321-1004. www.moah.org lavolunteers.org Ave., Redwood City. 32 ■ The Almanac ■ August 23, 2006 CALENDAR

Oksana V. Johnson: Florals and Cantabile Youth Singer Auditions. music for masses. Prospective singers Landscapes in Oils. Art Exhibit by Rus- Cantabile Youth Singers, under the artistic must be able to sight-read and be able to sian-American Impressionist Oksana Valen- direction of Elena Sharkova, announce produce a straight tone. Call to schedule At Kepler’s tinova Johnson. Through Aug. 31. Atherton auditions for fall enrollment in all levels of appointment. Through Sept. 30. St. Ann Russell Targ of Palo Alto will talk Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. choirs. Sat., Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-noon. Call or Chapel, 541 Melville Ave., Palo Alto. Call Call 592-7267. www.athertonlibrary.org e-mail for more information. Free. Foothill (408) 480-9730. about his new book, “The End Open Studios. Exhibition of textured oil Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave., Tenors and Bass Auditions. Held by of Suffering: Fearless Living in paintings by Sophie Gauthier. Showing Tue.- Los Altos. Call 424-1410. www.cantabile.org the California Bach Society Aug. 28, 7-9 p.m. Troubled Times,” at 7:30 p.m. Fri., through Aug. 30, 12:30-6 p.m. Free. El Camino Youth Symphony Audi- Choral ensemble that specializing in Renais- Tuesday, August 22, at Kepler’s Harrell Square, 1954 Old Middlefield Way, tions. ECYS invites young musicians ages sance and Baroque music. The audition Unit D, Mountain View. Call 575-3701. www. 6-20 to join the music education program includes vocalizing, sight singing, and a short bookstore in Menlo Park. Mr. Targ placebellecour.com/info/news.htm for the 2006-07 season. Audition applica- solo of your choice. Address given upon is a physicist and a cofounder of Paintings and Collage. Work of Susy tions are being accepted for all levels. Audi- registration, Palo Alto. Call (415) 262-0272. the Stanford Research Institute’s Siddens. Open daily, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Show- tions will take place through Sept. Submit www.calbach.org project to investigate psychic ing through Aug. 31. All pieces available for an audition application online. purchase. Canyon Coffee Roastery, 3203 Call 327-2611. www.ecys.org abilities in the 1970s and 1980s. Oak Knoll Dr., Redwood City. www.painting- San Francisco Choral Artists Audi- Et Alia The event is free. Kepler’s is at sandcollage.com tions. Artistic Director Magen Solomon will Africa: a Continent of Contrasts. 1010 El Camino Real. For more Papua New Guinea Sculpture Gar- hold auditions Aug. 28 or by appointment. Photographs will be displayed and prints will information, call 324-4321. den. Created on-site at Stanford by artists For experienced singers. www.sfca.org be sold to benefit Yosefe elementary school, from Papua New Guinea, the garden contains Tenor Soloist Audition. St. Ann Cha- located in Mfuwe, Zambia. Through Aug. 31, wood and stone carvings of people, animals, pel is seeking a tenor to join the profes- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Petes Frame Factory and magical beings that illustrate clan stories sional solo quartet that provides service Outlet, 11 Fourth St, San Mateo. “3 Artists”. Paintings by father and son, and creation myths. Tours available 3rd Sun- Talks/Authors Gilbert Marosi and Robert Marosi Bustamante. day monthly, 2 p.m. through Dec. 16. Free. Paintings by Nona Haydon. Through Sept A Night of Poetry. With Palo Alto poet Meet at the corner of the Papua New Guinea 14. At the Center for Integrated Systems. Sharon Olson. Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m. Free. Sculpture Garden, at Santa Teresa and Lomi- Free. Stanford Art Spaces, 420 Via Palou, Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo ta Dr.. http://museum.stanford.edu Stanford. Call 725-3622. http://cis.stanford. Park. Call 324-4321. www.keplers.com edu/~marigros Peninsula Plein Air Exhibition. A TOWN OF WOODSIDE collection of artwork depicting Peninsula Chinese Painting on the Eve of the places by Bay Area artists. Through Sept. Volunteers Communist Revolution. Exploring the 3. Free. Filoli, 86 Canada Road, Woodside. INVITES APPLICATIONS Filoli Nature Education Docent. art of the 20th-century with Chinese artist Call 364-8300. www.filoli.org Zhang Suqi. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu. Nature education training Oct.-March. Photo Exhibit. “Floral Fantasy” by local Classes are taught by a naturalist and will 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.; closed Mondays and Tues- FOR COMMITTEES days. Through Oct. 29. Cantor Arts Center, photographers Bob and Joy Rewick. An array focus on plants. Applications are now being of over 70 close-up floral images transformed accepted. E-mail [email protected] for 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. Call 723-4177. museum.stanford.edu into designs. Through Aug. 27, Tue.-Sat., 10 more information. Free. Filoli, 86 Canada a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Coyote Point ICYCLE OMMITTEE Road, Woodside. www.filoli.org Conflict and Art. Encompassing a Museum, 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo. B C Hug A Servicewoman. Palo Alto spectrum of responses to conflicts of war Call 254-0110. www.coyoteptmuseum.org Rebekah Lodge invites people to assist in and solitary quests, this exhibition conveys Meets second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 how artists and makers of ritual objects have Reginald Rice: Watercolor paintings. filling care packages for American Service- Paintings, mostly of landscapes, on exhibit women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. interpreted the harsh realities of conflict in p.m.; appointment for a one-year term. Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. weekdays through Aug. 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Wed., Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m. potluck dinner. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. See website for contributions. Free. Palo Through Aug. 27. Free. Cantor Arts Center, Nature Photography and Art. The Committee advises and recommends to Alto Masonic Temple, 461 Florence St., Palo Museum Way and Lomita Dr., Stanford. Art Alto. Call 575-4565. www.anysoldier.com http://museum.stanford.edu exhibit by nature photographer and artist the Town Council on the policies for planning, Exhibit Tours. Free docent-led tours dur- Jeanne Gadol. Display will focus on wildlife Needed at Filoli. Volunteer opportunities and landscapes from northern California, as a house and garden docent, assist the hor- ing exhibitions of IDEO and Creative Com- developing, maintaining, and usage of Town's merce. Private tours available. Saturdays, 2 Africa and the Arctic. Through Aug. 31. Alle- ticultural staff, work in the cafÈ, garden shop gro Gallery, 3130 Alpine Rd., Portola Valley. or provide general office support. Contact p.m., through Sept. 10. Palo Alto Art Center, bikeways system and provides an open forum “Abstractions and Perceptions.” Bruce Fogel [email protected]. Free. Filoli, 86 1313 Newell Road. Canada Road, Woodside. www.filoli.org Faces of India. An exhibit of nature photog- Exhibition of work by Karl L. Jensen. for bicycle issues. Through Sept. 24. Includes charcoal draw- Outdoor Education Leaders. Needed raphy and abstract patterns by Tom Wagner are on display through Aug. 31. Keeble and ings, ink drawings and sprayed acrylic paint- for the Mid-peninsula Regional Open Space ings that explore the continuum between District’s school nature study field trip pro- Shuchat Photography, 290 California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 327-8996. www.kspphoto.com literal and abstract. Thu.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Free. CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL gram, “Spaces and Species.” Work with 1870 Art Center, 1870 Ralston Ave., Belmont. school children grades 3-6 in an outdoor Stretching the Boundaries, Nine Call 261-1086. www.1870artcenter.com setting. Training begins Oct. 3. Sign up by Contemporary Printmakers. Through HEALTH The Poetic Image. Sept. 19. David C. Daniels Nature Center, Sept. 28, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. 40 monotypes The show runs Skyline Blvd. and Page Mill Rd., Los Altos. by Paper Gem Printmakers with assem- through Sept 10. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 Meets fourth Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m.; Call 691-1200. www.openspace.org blage, etching, transfer, etc. Sponsored by p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Main Heritage Bank. Free. Community School Gallery, 1018 Main St., Redwood City. appointment for a two-year term. of Music and Arts at Finn Center, 230 San Art Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Call 917- The Committee advises and assists the Town Conflict and Art Free Public Tours. 6800, ext 306. www.arts4all.org Auditions Cantabile Chorale 2006-2007 Audi- Docents teach about the exhibition “Conflict Summer Art Show. Traditional tech- tions. Auditioning for all voice parts by Council, Planning Commission, and staff and Art.” The works in this exhibition repre- nique: watercolor on paper and oil on appointment. See website or call for infor- sent art from Europe, the Americas, Africa, canvas by Jennefer Shpilman and Alexandr mation. Aug. 28, 7-10 p.m. First Presbyterian on conservation, open space, noise, public and Asia. Tours Thursdays, 12:15 p.m.; Rapoport. Through Aug. 27. Free. Sheridan Church, 1140 Cowper Ave., Palo Alto. Call Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. Free. Cantor Exhibition Room, 360 Sheridan Avenue, Palo 424-1410. www.cantabile.org services and facilities as pertaining to the Arts Center, 328 Lomita Dr., Stanford. Alto. Call 330-1623. www.designart.com elements of the Town's General Plan. Ice cream social in Portola Valley RECREATION COMMITTEE Meets first Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; To begin the new school year on a note of sweet- The training program will run from Septem- ness, the Portola Valley library has scheduled ber 6 through early December, said spokesman appointments for three-year and two-year an ice cream social for school-aged children on Earle Jones. Volunteers commit to work two days terms. Saturday, September 9, between 2 and 4 p.m. per month. At the “Scoop for Books” event, sponsored by To volunteer, call the docent coordinator’s office The Committee guides the activities of the Friends of the Portola Valley Library, children at 879-2025 by August 30. To learn more about community recreation programs. can sign up becoming a docent, call Mr. Jones at 854-2025. for a library ■ NOTES card and learn USGS talk on hidden faults about the library’s collection. Children’s programs Geophysicist R.D. Catchings will talk about Committees are volunteer positions and serve include stories read aloud, a summer reading club, new discoveries that may change our view of in an advisory capacity to the Town Council. and special performances. earthquake hazards under Silicon Valley on The library is located at Corte Madera School Thursday, August 24, at 7 p.m., in Building 3 Interested residents may request information at 4575 Alpine Road in Portola Valley. For more of the U.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield information, call 851-0560. Road in Menlo Park. and applications Monday through Friday, 8:00 Dr. Catchings will review seismic profiles that a.m.-12 noon and 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Town Ano Nuevo Reserveseeks volunteers have revealed deep structures and previously Hall, 2955 Woodside Road, on the web site at The Ano Nuevo State Reserve, located along unknown faults under Santa Clara Valley. These the coast south of Half Moon Bay, is seeking invite comparison with the disastrous 1994 North- www.woodsidetown.org, or telephone (650) volunteers and docent candidates to lead guided ridge earthquake, which occurred on a hidden fault 851-6790. Deadline for applications is Friday, walks during the winter to inform visitors similar to some now known locally. September 15, 2006, 5:00 p.m. about the local wildlife. For information, call 329-5000.

August 23, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 33 MENLO PARK...Newly remod. home situated in desir- MENLO PARK…West Menlo Beauty! Large corner ATHERTON…Best Value in Atherton! Tucked behind a able W. Menlo Park. 3BR/2BA, Mstr BR featuring lot close to Oak Knoll & Hillview Schools. Beautiful berm & private gate is this stunning contemp. 5 bd/3.5ba French doors leading to new deck & charming garden. backyard w/expansive brick patio, pool, hot tub & home w/ gorgeous views. 1bd/1ba guesthouse, 1bd/1ba Remod. Kit w/granite cntrs, Cherry cbnts & stnls steel private patio off master BD. Hrdwd Floors, spacious au pair unit, on just under one acre lot, flat, private & appl. Vaulted ceil in LR, DR, & Kit. Lrg 2 car gar. kitchen, plantation shutters and so much more! very quiet! Landscape boasts spectacular gardens, pool, ARNON MATITYAHU/ CAMILLE EDER $1,835,000 gazebo, sauna, ponds, waterfalls. SABRINA FANUCCHI $1,295,000 SUZANNE SCOTT $3,999,000 ■ ATHERTON ■ ■ PALO ALTO ■ This prime West Atherton flag lot boast of level, sunny This 2 story home has two large BD/1.5 BA. 2 fireplaces, and private land. The lot is cleared and ready to build new carpeting, single car garage. Fully landscaped w/ your dream house! Menlo Park Schools. private rear patio. In close prox. to Ventura Community SKIP CASHIN $3,950,000 Center, Cal Train, & Cal. Ave. shops. Excellent Palo Lloyden Park Charmer. Extensive remodel in 2000. Alto Schools. 3BD/2BA Kitchen w/granite counters baths with TED PAULIN $840,000 imported tiles. Large Master Suite with walk-in closet Central dwntwn 2BD + loft. Santa Barbara styled com- & fireplace. Formal LR & DR. Elegant designer colors. plex. Penthouse very spacious & light. Newly painted & Mature landscaping. Detached guest cottage. Hrdwd. carpeted. Patio off living area. Beautiful! MENLO PARK…New Listing and it is a true 10! Flrs, pool & outdoor entertainment area. DANA CAPPIELLO $829,000 KEN & CAROL REEVES $1,795,000 Smashing 3BR home w/detached studio & bath. ■ REDWOOD CITY ■ Very tastefull all new décor in/out! Family Rm. ■ BELMONT ■ Rebuilt ranch style home w/the finest finishes. 3BD/2BA Formal dining. FP! Office adjacent to great eat-in kit. This large & spacious town home has all the upgrades, granite great room style living room. Open kitchen w/informal Beautiful gardens! 2 garage. countertops, tile floors and more. Lrg. kitchen overlooks FR eating area. Cherry flrs, crown molding & solid doors CHARLOTTE MEISEL $1,195,000 & has a bay window. Just steps away from Waterdog Lake! thru out. Lux mstr ste w/walk in closet, Jacuzzi tub & BRENDAN ROYER $799,000 sep. shower. ■ CUPERTINO ■ JAMI ARAMI $1,149,000 This spacious 5BD/3BA home has been extensively ■ REDWOOD SHORES ■ remodeled. Gourmet kitchen, Custom baths, beautiful grounds include: garden and pool. Award winning Two level condominium featuring 2 master suites and Cupertino Schools! open loft. New kitchen appliances, window cover- SHELLIE FLETCHER $1,499,000 ings. Inside laundry. Professionally cleaned & painted throughout. Three decks. Covered parking. ■ EAST PALO ALTO ■ VIVIAN VELLA $599,900 Remod 2/1 has new flrs, new appliances, new roof, ■ SAN CARLOS ■ new water softener. Huge bckyrd w/brick built in BBQ. MENLO PARK…Charm and more charm in this Fenced prop. w/additional lighting outside. Private view. Spacious 4 bedrooms, new double pane perfectly updated home. Highest of quality materials GORDANA WOLFMAN $609,000 windows. 4 year old roof, hardwood flooring throughout, newly painted in & out. Green Valley view. throughout this 2BR/1BA house. Light and bright ■ LA HONDA ■ with dual pane windows and gleaming hardwood SALLY KWOK $969,900 floors. Bonus room/office and 2 car garage. Los Charming, remodeled, cottage-style home w/expansive views. ■ ■ Custom computer center & hutch in kitchen. Stained glass SAN GREGORIO Lomitas Schools. inserts & open beams. New roof, Anderson bay windows. Turnkey home on the San Gregorio/La Honda border. ALEXANDRA VON DER GROEBEN $1,048,800 JANET LAWSON BURR $545,000 3BD/2BA. Open floor plan. Home orients to rear yard and ■ ■ views of hills. Running creek w/water rights included. MENLO PARK JANET LAWSON BURR $885,000 Dramatically remodeled townhouse in Park Forest. New ■ ■ Kitchen, Baths, Cherry hardwood floors, limestone sur- SAN JOSE faces. Superior lighting and finishes, all with a French Excellent locations! Nicely updated duplexes w/newer flair. Common gardens & pool. appliances, carpet, fixtures, paint, front landscaping and TOM BOEDDIKER $1,350,000 more! Both properties are very private w/fenced yards, Super clean recently renovated Condo. New tile flooring separate patio & garage. Convenient to Hwys 85 & 17. in Kitchen and Bath. Turn key, ready to move in. Sold separately. HELEN GONIA $379,000 MARY JO MCCARTHY $815,000 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW ■ Spacious home. 2BD/1BA added with separate entrance. WOODSIDE…Central Woodside’s most sought after Great for 2 family living. Excellent opportunity to build a new home. Preliminary location! Gorgeous views of the western hills from SALLY KWOK $799,000 plans for new house plus a 2 car garage. Los Altos High Completely updated and remodeled. New kitchen, windows, this prime, sunny, level site. Minutes from school and School District. paver driveway and patio. Excellent schools and location. town. Ready to build. On sewer. PAUL SKRABO $499,000 BRENDAN ROYER $699,950 ELIZABETH DASCHBACH $2,550,000 Lovely condo in Questa Park area, ready to move in. This second floor beauty was just painted, has new carpet and ■ WOODSIDE ■ tile floors. Huge balcony! Desirable sunny Woodside Heights location. Newly construct- BARBARA KLEM $395,000 ed Craftsman-Style home. 4 Bedrooms, 2 en Suite, + office/ ■ PALO ALTO ■ library. Established vineyard, professional landscaping, horse property with pool and deck on the Woodside Trail system. Charming 3 Bedroom and 2 Baths in Old Palo Alto, great potential to build new or remodel. Two separate GARY MCKAE $5,880,000 units can be accommodated. Home has separate Family 4BR/3BA with gourmet kit & wood-fired oven. Massive room and Dining room. Deep lot with a big backyard. granite stone FP, stone deck w/panoramic views. With Detached 2-car garage. tennis ct, spa, stables that open to gently sloping pasture, SALLY KWOK $1,999,900 green house, vegetable garden & lg parks nearby. Charming Ranch in the Ventura Neighborhood of Palo DANA CAPPIELLO /STEVE GRAY $2,400,000 WOODSIDE…Dramatic tree top view lot on lower Alto. 3BD/1BA, hardwood floors throughout, living Unique Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Design. Lush Patrol Road. Plans for approx. 4,000 sq. ft. house room with wood-burning FP. New double pane windows tranquil settings. Separate dome for additional living are in process, design review complete. Survey, soils, & roof. Newly landscaped. In easy proximity to the space. Ocean views from some locations on the property. geotech done. Build your dream home! Ventura Community Center and Robles Park. Quiet, private and unique. Portola Valley Schools. MATT SHANKS $1,395,000 TED PAULIN $860,000 CAMILLE EDER $1,548,000

1377 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 614-3500 • 2989 Woodside Road, Woodside (650) 529-1000 496 First Street, Suite 100, Los Altos (650) 948-8050 • 300 El Camino Real, San Carlos (650) 598-4900 430 N. El Camino Real, San Mateo (650) 343-3700 • 1412 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame (650) 340-9688 400 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto (650) 853-7100

34 ■ The Almanac ■ August 23, 2006 1825 Oak Avenue, Menlo Park 2361 Bryant Street, Palo Alto

Twilight Tour Thursday Evening from 6:30-8:30pm West Menlo Beauty with 3 Bedrooms + 2.5 Baths. Beautiful Beautiful Remodel in Old Palo Alto. 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Tudor with bricked backyard with pool, spa and fountain. Walking Distance Gourmet Kitchen. Exclusive Non-MLS Listing…Grab it Now! to schools. Offered at $2,500,000 Offered at $1,835,000

20100 Skyline Boulevard, Woodside 444 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto

Handsomely appointed END UNIT in the highly desirable Rosewalk Complex. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Beautiful New Hardwood Floors, new carpet, granite kitchen, Original Taliesin Associated Architects for the Frank Lloyd Wright designer paint. Foundation design and construction. 5+ acres of serene, private PALO ALTO land surrounded by Open Space. Portola Valley Schools. SCHOOLS! Offered at $1,548,000 Exclusive Non-MLS Listing for now. Offered at 2284 Bryant Street, Palo Alto $949,000

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Camille Eder Charming 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath California Bungalow located in Prime Old Palo Alto. Greenhouse and Vegetable Garden. Palo Alto Cashin Company Schools 650.614.3500 Offered at $1,395,000 650.614.3501 fax 650.464.4598 cell

August 23, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 35 If You Are Thinking Of Selling, You’ll Want To Attend This Event! MAYA’S FIRST AUTUMN SEMINAR FOR HOME SELLERS

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36 ■ The Almanac ■ August 23, 2006 8 Friars Lane, Woodside Stunning Views, Sleek Villa Style in Woodside Call to Arrange for an Exclusive Viewing! 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: • Pool House • Four Bedrooms (possibly 5) • Lots of Natural Light • 3 1/2 Bathrooms throughout home • Over Three Acres of usable • 3 car Garage land that is fully fenced, has • Large decks large lawns and drought tolerant • Japanese & Zen gardens landscaping, a well and storage • Quite cul-de-sac tanks for irrigation • Minutes from 280, 5 minutes • House redone in Summer of 2005 to Roberts Market in Woodside • Large Kitchen with Granite • Full Alarm system counters, new appliances, new • Separate home Gym flooring, new carpeting (2005) • Award winning Portola Valley • Huge Family Room with fireplace schools and bar ad built-in shelving • 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

August 23, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 37 1720 Poppy Avenue, Menlo Park OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 1:30-4:30PM Elegant Ranch Style in Prime West Menlo • 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms • Inviting fireplaces in the living room and family room that opens to a sheltered entertainment terrace • Updated, professionally equipped kitchen features a custom baking center • Secluded master bedroom suite includes a private bath and French doors to the rear garden • Three additional family bedrooms and a hall bath • Detached 2-car garage with work bench and extra storage • Private rear grounds feature multiple flagstone patios, lush vines and roses, and mature perimeter landscaping affording privacy • Just minutes to Stanford University, downtown shopping and dining, and convenient commute thoroughfares • Excellent Menlo Park schools Offered at $1,975,000

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

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38 ■ The Almanac ■ August 23, 2006 179 HEDGE ROAD, MENLO PARK LISTING!NEW OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday, August 26 & 27 • 1:30 - 4:30pm This Beautiful 3 bedroom and 2.5 bathroom Suburban Park home has style and sophistication. Many updates throughout and a gorgeous yard. • 3 bedrooms • 2.5 bathrooms • Gourmet kitchen • Updated bathrooms KAREN FRYLING & • Crown molding and plantation shutters • Walnut stained hardwood floors throughout REBECCA JOHNSON • Wonderful community of Suburban Park managing • Acclaimed Menlo Park schools every move Offered at $1,075,000

NEW 264 LA CUESTA DRIVE, PORTOLA VALLEY LISTING! OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday, Karen August 26 & 27 • 1:30 - 4:30pm (650) 329-6620 Privacy surrounds you in this light and bright (650) 281-8752 cell 4 bedroom and 2.5 bathroom contemporary Ladera home. Rebecca (650) 329-6676 • 4 bedrooms • 2.5 bathrooms (650) 438-2331 cell • Large living/dining room with fireplace • Great entertaining and private gardens www.duo-homes.com • Hardwood floors throughout • Desirable community of Ladera • Short walk to shopper and Recreation Center • Acclaimed Las Lomitas schools Offered at $1,548,000

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August 23, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 39 OPEN SUNDAY

MENLO PARK ATHERTON MENLO PARK Move right in! $739,000 Sarah Elder 3 BR 2 BA Terrific opportunity in the Willows! New paint and car- MENLO PARK SCHOOLS! $5,799,000 531 GRACE DRIVE $3,495,000 650.566.5339 5 BR 4.5 BA Two-story, French Traditional home on a cul de 5BR 4.5BA Wonderful W. Menlo location on quiet cul-de- pet give this charming home a fresh look. Move right in, remodel, [email protected] sac near Circus Club. Lofty ceilings, hardwood floors. Fenced sac. Formal DR, gourmet kit opens to lrg FR. Great lower lvl expand or rebuild. garden, swimming pool, & 3 car garage. perfect for media room or play Rm + bed & BA. Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456 Erika Demma 650.323.7751

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CONVENIENTLY LOCATED $3,395,000 Warm interior w/hardwood floors, numerous skylights & French [email protected] Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456 4 BR 4 BA Gorgeous nearly 4000sf 1-story hm on stunning 1- doors. Large kit w/cheerful breakfast area. CONTEMPORARY OPULENCE $5,750,000 ac lot. Priv setting w/waterfall, stream, pool, deck. Conveniently located CDS near downtown LA & PA. 4 BR 4.5 BA Sleek custom villa in prime W. Atherton location. Light-filled flowing floorplan w/extraordinary detail on park-like Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 grounds w/pool, cabana & gardens. UPDATED 3000SF HM PA SCHL $2,395,000 Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 4 BR 3.5 BA Updated sunny 3000 sf LAH home w/PA Schools Dee on 1 ac lot w/vineyard. Gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops. ELEGANT HOME $5,495,000 Wine tasting & bottling rooms in basement. Eslami 4 BR 5.5 BA Classic French Normandy estate beautifully Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 650.283.4626 renovated and situated on approx .86 acre in prime Lindenwood location with pool and lush landscaping. MENLO PARK dee.eslami@ Jim McCahon 650.851.2666 cbnorcal.com SHOWCASE PROPERTY .6 AC $3,095,000 PRICE REDUCTION $4,495,000 4 BR 3 BA Entertain to your hearts delight! Enjoy its cooks kit, 5 BR 5.5 BA Two-story, Mediterranean-Mission-style home, resort-like pool, Guest Hs & vinecovered arbor w/built in bbq. Set designed in 1912 by famed architect Willis Polk and constructed on .66 Ac. - Sep 1BD/1BA apt Doris around a series of sunny patios. John Alexander 650.323.7751 REDWOOD CITY Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456 RARE OPPORTUNITY! $3,000,000 15 Jubilee Ct. $1,498,000 Messina ACRE + PRIVATE LOT $3,850,000 4 BR 2.5 BA Fabulous Prime West Menlo flat one-half lot. Ready 650.248.6069 for you to build your dream home up to 6517 sq ft + basement 4 BR 3.5 BA Gated cul-de-sac. Sunken LR, formal DR. Kitchen 4 BR 4+ BA Gated drive to versatile, spacious single level home + in-law (per City of Menlo Park). doris.messina@ with pool. 3 suites, FR, DR ++ .Enjoy, remodel or redevelop. Jackie Copple 650.324.4456 opens to spacious FR, bonus loft w/bath. Over 3600sf. 2car garage cbnorcal.com Tranquil setting with mature trees. - priced to sell! Nancy Goldcamp 650.325.6161 PRIME ALLIED ARTS $1,595,000 4 BR 2 BA Charming single-level Ranch Style in prime Allied Arts HIGH PROFILE W. ATHERTON $3,500,000 neighborhood loc. w/ large yard & deck, patio, garden, & lawn. 4 BR 2 BA W. Atherton parcel of ~0.82 acre (per Metroscan) Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 close to Circus Club and surrounded by large estates. Vintage IMMACULATE & PRIVATE! $1,395,000 1950s ranch style house. 3 BR 2.5 BA Beautiful and private downtown location. Approx. Dante Drummond 650.325.6161 1800 sf town house. Custom kit. Two-car gar. Lovely gardens. PRIVATE ESTATE $2,798,000 Dianne and David Hamren 650.324.4456 3 BR 3.5 BA Exceptional opportunity. Enjoy this contemporary AN ABSOLUTE GEM $1,299,000 home w/2 master suites, 2 fireplaces, dramatic LR & den. Perfect 4 BR 2.5 BA Like new inside & out. Completely updated w/ for remodel or build new project. designer touches throughout. Chefs kitchen, master suite w/fire- John & Janet Dore 650.324.4456 place. New roof, furnace, water heater, etc. Kathy Nicosia/Colleen Cooley 650.323.7751 STUNNING TWO STORY HOME $2,345,000 5 BR 4 BA Elegant LR w/vltd ceilings, Chefs kit, FR, frml DR, FABULOUS DWNTWN LOCATION! $1,249,000 Fabulous dwntwn location! Aprox Lot Sq. Ft. 8500. Zoned R-3 hdwd flrs through out, gorgeous craftsmanship, exquisite mstr WOODSIDE C! House aprox 1100 Sq. Ft. 2BR/1BA & separate studio! Do not ste w/priv BA. Tour kerinicholas.com Carla disturb occupants. Serene Country Retreat $3,800,000 Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 5 BR 3.5 BA “La Vigna”. Remodeled w/many custom details. Priola-Anisman Erika Demma 650.323.7751 650.888.9521 ATHERTON BUNGALOW $1,249,000 UNIQUE HOME! $1,249,000 Gated prop. w/pool, spa, landscaped garden, gazebo and view 3 BR 2 BA Cute home ideally located on a cul-de-sac. Fenced [email protected] 3 BR 2 BA Unique hm on gorgeous tree-lined street in Linfield of the western hills. Easy access to 280. yard with automatic gate. Menlo Park schools. Oaks. Oversized attached gar, rmdld kit, spac. LR, frmal DR, pool. Hugh Cornish/Natalie Comartin 650.324.4456 Sarah Elder 650.324.4456

40 ■ The Almanac ■ August 23, 2006 OPEN SUNDAY! REDUCED PRICE! HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!

MENLO PARK MENLO PARK PALO ALTO WOODSIDE PRIME WEST MENLO $2,995,000 GREAT MENLO PARK DUPLEX $857,000 617 VISTA AVE $1,495,000 LE SOLEIL $28,000,000 4BR, 4BA Stylish home with LR, DR, eat-in kitchen, FR, Private Duplex set back off the street. 2BD/1BA unit and 5 BR/2.5 BA Quality-built, turn-key, beautifully landscaped 6 BR 9 BA A rare estate offering 1920’s French Chateau on natural stone finishes & premium appliances. Approx. 1/3 acre, 2BD/1.5BA unit. Hardwood floors, spacious backyard, 1 car rare find near top-rated Gunn High! Meticulous attention to 5 ac of fully landscaped grounds w/pool & tennis facilities. pool/spa, cul-de-sac location and more. garages. construction, finish work & landscaping details! Don’t miss! Completely restored & recently decorated. Ginny Kavanaugh 650.529.8570 Maureen Hamner/Megan Bogue 650.323.7751 Gwen Luce 650.324.4456 Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 Joe Kavanaugh 650.529.2060

MENLO PARK PORTOLA VALLEY REDWOOD SHORES WOODSIDE LUXURY LIVING-PRIME LOCAL $1,225,000 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! $5,295,000 LAGUNA POINT COMPLEX $1,199,500 CLOSE-IN 6 AC LOT $2,850,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Spacious, light, & very flexible 2050 sq ft flr plan Amazing 4 acre parcel in cul de sac. Privacy abounds! Spectacular A beautiful Mediterranean, high ceilings, large master suite, expan- 4 BR 4 BA Land lovely enough for a country club. Close-in offers 3+ beds (w/ possible 4+ beds) & two full baths. Amazing views of the Bay & Hoover Tower, adjacent to Jasper Ridge. One sive windows. Hardwood and marble floors on main level. six acres (approx.) with main & 2nd building site with views views! Prime location. of PVs best view lots Yamei Lee 650.325.6161 of Jasper Ridge. Ed Kahl 650.851.2666 Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Erika Demma 650.323.7751 WOODSIDE 2-AC GARDEN PARADISE $2,289,000 HUGE PRIVATE LOT $1,100,000 EXQUISITE COUNTRY MANOR $4,950,000 3 BR 4.5 BA Gracious LR, formal DR, eat-in kitchen, media 4 BR 3.5 BA Spacious, light-filled tri-level contemp. on 2 open, 2 BR 1 BA Charming home nestled amid luxurious plantings BIENVENUE A LE SOLEIL $28,000,000 room, gym room, stately master suite, storybook gardens & landscaped acres. Soaring ceilings in LR, FR + walls of glass & on 12,375+- sf lot in the Willows. 2BD/1BA home plus separate 6 BR 4 BA Completely restored & renovated magnificent 1920’s more. hdwd flrs. Minutes to town & 280. studio cottage and utility shed. French Chateau on 5 manicured acres w/ Pool/Spa, Tennis Ct, Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 Molly Westrate 650.851.2666 Sarah Elder 650.324.4456 Croquet Lawn, Vineyd, Loggia, Outdr Kit PRICE REDUCED! $3,295,000 Scott Dancer/Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 ABSOLUTE PRIVACY $1,700,000 NEW LISTING! $799,000 4 BR 3 BA Ready to move in. Studio workshop, fully land- 3 BR 3 BA Spectacular bay & mountain vws on approx. 2 3/4 PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION! $19,800,000 2 BR 1 BA 10,080+ sf lot. Clean & liveable home. Fix up or build scaped. Redwood grove, storage, hot tub, 2 fp’s, & high ceiling ac. Main house w/LR, DR, Kit, FR, Bonus rm, and office/possible 5 BR 4.5 BA Sweeping views of Stanford & SF bay. Infinity pool, large home. Hardwood floors. Fireplace. 4th BR. Plus large 2-BR, 2-BA guest house. at living rm. 2 car garage and deck. vineyard & wine cellar. 19+ acre park setting. 6600sf home, 900sf Ed Rang 650.851.2666 Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456 Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 wine cellar, 1600sf guest house. Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456 ALPINE SETTING $1,250,000 MOVE RIGHT IN! $739,000 FABULOUS REMODLD 2-STORY $2,849,000 3 BR 3 BA Tucked in the oaks and redwoods just off Skyline 3 BR 2 BA Terrific opportunity in the Willows! New paint and 4 BR 3.5 BA Features elegant granite kit, mst. ba, frml LR, PRIME CENTRAL WOODSIDE $10,750,000 Blvd, this quiet home offers charm and Craftsman architectural carpet give this charming home a fresh look. Move right in, DR, fam rm, 3-car gar, gardens & views. Approx. 3,200 sq ft of 4 BR 4.5 BA Country estate w/East Coast style architecture touches to delight the eye. remodel, expand or rebuild. splendor set on approx 1 ac! situated on apprx. 3.8 private ac. Landscaped grounds, gsthse, Ed Kahl 650.851.2666 Sarah Elder 650.324.4456 Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961 poolhse, pool, fitness ctr & 4 car gar. Jim McCahon 650.851.2666 5+ GLORIOUS ACRES $895,000 LIVE IN MENLO PARK! $649,000 ESTATE BUILDING SITE $2,450,000 Await your dream house! Serenely private with creek, abundant 3 BR 1 BA Enjoy this well-maintained home & the wonderful Stunning bay views from this Blue Oaks lot. Exclusive development HEART OF WOODSIDE $8,950,000 Redwoods & miles of trails. Horses ok. Just minutes to town and city services that come with MP. Nearby Community Center, pool, of 32 estate lots. New pool, Portola Valley schls. Don’t miss! 4 BR 4.5 BA Located on a tranquil, private knoll, this French freeway. PV Schools. parks, library. Convenient to 101, 84. Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 country chateau radiates with warmth and elegance. Ultimate 3 Molly Westrate 650.851.2666 John Fyten 650.324.4456 LIGHT & BRIGHT LADERA $1,548,000 ac. location with sunny pool. Thomas Dallas 650.851.2666 RARE SINGLE LEVEL OASIS $619,000 4 BR 2.5 BA Privacy surrounds you in this Ladera home. Large windows open up to front & back yards providing natural light HIDDEN ESTATE $8,250,000 OUR LOCAL OFFICES 2 BR 2 BA Looking for a peaceful, light filled priv. retreat w/out a & garden views. Las Lomitas Schools. 4 BR 4.5 BA Masterful design on approx. 3 1/2 acre, premium lot of stairs to climb? Don’t miss this wonderful ground flr unit! Karen Fryling & Rebecca Johnson 650.323.7751 amenities throughout, separate studio/playroom w/ full bath & Maya Sewald 650.323.7751 MENLO PARK – EL CAMINO LOFT-LIKE LIVING $1,049,000 exercise room plus pony barn/art studio. Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 650.324.4456 MOUNTAIN VIEW 2 BR 1 BA Contemporary remodeled cottage features engaging hues & open design. The lovely expansive deck & yard w/mature GORGEOUS WOODSIDE ESTATE $7,500,000 MENLO PARK – SANTA CRUZ TOP FLOOR CONDOMINIUM $449,000 trees invite outdoor enjoyment. 6 BR 7.5 BA 3+ acre estate in central Woodside. Beautiful gour- 650.323.7751 2 BR 1 BA Top floor condominium. Large deck overlooking pool Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961 met kit. Wonderful sweeping terraces, huge lawn area, formal & courtyard. Two assigned parking spaces. New carpet & paint. dining room, Living room, barn, & pool. APPROX .83 ACRE LOT $750,000 Erika Demma 650.323.7751 PALO ALTO – DOWNTOWN Arn Cenedella 650.324.4456 A dramatic setting on approx .83 acres. Terrific views of mtns & valley. Have plans for a 3964 sqft home. Great opportunity to THE BEST OF EICHLER $7,250,000 650.325.6161 PALO ALTO build your dream home! 6 BR 4 BA Spectacular Hidden Valley estate w/beautiful views PORTOLA VALLEY • 650.851.1961 Beatrice Goodman 650.324.4456 & gardens, 1BR, 1BA guesthouse,pool,tennis & more on approx. 6 acres...your own private paradise. ENGLISH MANOR ON HALF + ACRE $8,250,000 APRX .61 AC PV VIEW LOT $749,000 WOODSIDE • 650.851.2666 5 BR 4 BA Exquisitely charming English manor home located Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 Private approx .61 acre lot with spectacular Bay views. Call agent CALL US FOR ALL YOUR MORTGAGE NEEDS on more than half acre. regarding investigations and studies. REMARKABLE 3+ AC PROPERTY $6,100,000 Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Maureen Hamner & Megan Bogue 650.323.7751 Remarkable opporty for dream hm. Slightly sloped up from road for 888.370.5363 10+ACS IN PALO ALTO $5,950,000 privacy. Tranquil grounds w/heritage oaks, redwds & meadows. Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 • ANNE GRIFFIN & LINDA LUNSMAN Spectacular views of Windy Hill & Coastal range. Situated REDWOOD CITY COMPLETE COUNTRY ESTATE $5,795,000 amongst rolling terrain, mature oaks, meadow grasses. Incredible, ELEGANT ENGLISH TUDOR $1,498,000 EL CAMINO, MENLO PARK nearly level building site. 3 BR 3.5 BA 3 acre horse property in Central Woodside on one 4 BR 3.5 BA Gated cul-de-sac. Sunken LR, formal DR. Kitchen 566.5373 & 566.5358 Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 of the finest country lanes. opens to spacious FR, bonus loft w/bath. Over 3600sf. 2car Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 NEW CONSTRUCTION $3,295,000 garage - priced to sell! • ELIZABETH EVERITT 6 BR 4 BA Excellent design & detail throughout. Prime Dee Eslami & Doris Messina 650.325.6161 RARE INVESTMENT OPP. $5,495,000 4 BR 2 BA Purchase over 6 acres of prime Woodside land SANTA CRUZ, MENLO PARK Community Center location. Spacious backyard/garden. Alley 4BDR 2BATH WITH VIEWS $1,195,000 located on “The Gold Coast”, prestigious Mountain Home Road. access to garage. Gourmet kitchen. 752.0810 4 BR 2 BA Rare opportunity in Farm Hill Estates. Property consists of 2 separate, legal lots. Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Jerry Buranzon 650.325.6161 Thomas Dallas 650.851.2666 • MARK LARSEN HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! $1,495,000 GREAT LOCATION! $679,000 COUNTRY CAPE COD CHARM $4,800,000 WOODSIDE/PORTOLA VALLEY 5 BR 2.5 BA Huge price reduction! Don’t miss! Quality- 2 BR 1 BA Great Westside location near Sequoia Station, train, 4 BR 4 BA Total remod/expanded w/hdwd flrs, FR drs, gorgeous 851.7438 built, turn-key, beautifully landscaped oasis near top-rated downtown! Detached garage w/lovely adjacent yard. Remodeled mstr suite, library could be bdrm #5. Vineyard, 2 stall barn, Gunn High! kitchen and bath. pool/spa w/remod cabana. Views! • CAROLINE WOLF & ELIZABETH EVERITT Barbara Ellis 650.324.4456 Gwen Luce 650.324.4456 Barbara Piuma/Tom Stafford 650.851.2666 245 LYTTON AVE, PALO ALTO PROFESSORVILLE CHARMER $1,475,000 CHARMING! MOVE-IN READY $679,000 BEST VALUE IN WOODSIDE! $4,395,000 3 BR 2 BA Professorville charmer in prime location. Vintage hme 2 BR 1 BA Move-in and enjoy, garden with tomatoes & 18 On approx. 5 3/4 private acres includes 6 BR, 5 BA home, 3 BR/1 752.0809 & 752.0810 w/period details. Priv. yard. Detached office or exercise rm. mature rose bushes. Dual-paned windows. Private backyard to BA guest cottage, stables, pool and more; expansive gardens play, entertain or just relax. Wood floors. • KRISTEN EMERY Arn Cenedella 650.324.4456 and great views abound. Marge Draper 650.323.7751 Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 2754 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, PALO ALTO METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED $1,100,000 SUNNY COTTAGE $599,000 EXQUISITE VINEYARD HOME $4,350,000 328.5211 3 BR 2 BA 1st time on mkt. in 40+yrs. 3+BR Stern & Price home 2 BR 1 BA with fresh int/ext paint and new carpet! Fireplace, 2 BR 2 BA Located among Woodside’s prestigious estates. in serene location, sunlight filled spacious rooms, converted knotty pine wainscoting, hardwood floors, Inside laundry, det Newly renovated home situated on 2 acres amongst a magnifi- garage, landscaped front and back. oversized 1 car gar, RV Parking. cent vineyard setting. Views to the S/W hills. Kathy Nicosia/Colleen Cooley 650.323.7751 Leslie Pappas & Sandy Ramirez 650.325.6161 Thomas Dallas 650.851.2666 CITY LIVING - DOWNTOWN PA $859,500 CHARMING CLASSIC BUNGALOW UPON REQUEST NEW REBUILD $3,195,000 2 BR 2 BA Elegant remodeled downtown 2BD/2BA condo; 2 BR 1 BA Charming classic bungalow w/hardwood floors, 4 BR 3 BA Unique hearth room/kitchen, skywalk to bedrooms. secured bldg w/elevator; 2 parking spaces in gated garage. remodeled kitchen & bath and 2 spacious BRs. Richly land- Views & level areas. Also “creekside” rushing waters is a land- Wrap-around views of treetops and city lights. scaped gardens w/patio perfect for entertaining. scape feature. Mature trees. Sarah Elder 650.324.4456 Elaine White & Don Diltz 650.324.4456 Judith Beisler 650.851.2666 OWNED & OPERATED BY NRT, INC. @2006 NRT, INC.,

August 23, 2006 ■ The Almanac ■ 41 Maya Presents Premiere Properties in Prime Locations 1199 SHERMAN AVENUE, MENLO PARK 2315 Eastridge Avenue #712, Menlo Park OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1:30 - 4:30

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(650)941-5073 650/969-1190 or [email protected] Sep. 23 [email protected] Woodside, Studio - $1500 (Cal-SCAN) 50 ■ The Almanac ■ August 23, 2006 Cumberland Plateau-Tennessee FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business under the fictitious business name or TS No.: 20069019202115 FHA/VA/PMI Spectacular 1 to 5 acre parcels from the NAME STATEMENT names listed above on N/A. No.: Notice Of Trustee’s Sale YOU ARE $40s. Bluff view, wooded or pond sites. FILE NO. 214834 (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, Clubhouse with fitness center. Nature The following person(s) is (are) doing County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County DATED 5/22/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE trails. Minutes to Fall Creek Falls State PUBLIC NOTICES business as: PS CHOCOLATES, 4016 Farm California July 24, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT Park. Call 1-866-467-9209. (Cal-SCAN) Hill Blvd., #107, Redwood City, CA 94061. County Clerk by Maria P. Perez, Deputy Clerk. MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU This business is conducted by an Published in THE MENLO ATHERTON NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE DreamHomeDesign FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Individual: PETER SCHMITT, 4016 Farm Hill RECORDER on August 9, 16, 23, 30, 2006. OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, Blvd., #107, Redwood City, CA 94061. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On Fish Lake Valley, NV. NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 215499 FILE NO. 215447 The registrant commenced to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 9/12/2006 at 12:30PM, Loanstar Mortgagee New to Market. 7ac $27,900; 11ac The following person(s) is (are) doing The following person(s) is (are) doing business under the fictitious business name or NAME STATEMENT Services, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee Trout Stream $49,900 (Abuts BLM). business as: POLARIS PACIFIC FINANCIAL business as: PENINSULA TUTORING, 2224 names listed above on June 25, 2006. FILE NO. 215148 under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded Eastern slope of White Mtns, Within PLANNING SERVICES, 2047 Ashton Avenue, Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061. (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the The following person(s) is (are) doing 05/30/2003, as Instrument No. 2003-147651, looming presence of Nevada’s highest Menlo Park, CA 94025. This business is conducted by an County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County business as: INNOVATIVE CORPORATE in Book , Page , of Official Records in This business is conducted by an Individual: ANDREW JAMES GIPSON, 2224 California July 3, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, WELL BEING, 325 Stanford Avenue, Menlo the Office of the County Recorder of San peak and range. Snow covered year County Clerk by Madeleine Bruley, Deputy Park, CA 94025. Mateo County, State of California. Executed round. Providing cool, clean water that Individual: TODD RADER, 2047 Ashton Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061. Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025. The registrant commenced to transact Clerk. This business is conducted by Co- by: Floyd L Williams, an unmarried man feeds the Rainbow Trout Creek which The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Partners: (1) SADICK J. ALSADIR, 325 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE borders the entire back boundary. One business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on October 1, 2005. on August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2006. Stanford Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025; (2) HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S of a kind! Inspiring, must see! Call 1-888- names listed above on N/A. (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the CHARLIE AYERS, 1533 Edmond Drive, San CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form 581-5263. (Cal-SCAN) (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Carlos, CA 94070. of payment authorized by 2924h(b) (payable the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo California August 9, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, NAME STATEMENT The registrant commenced to transact at time of sale in lawful money of the United Home Design-archidrama County California August 14, 2006. WARREN County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, Deputy FILE NO. 214897 business under the fictitious business name or States) At the Marshall St. entrance to the The following person(s) is (are) doing names listed above on July 24, 2006. Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County New Mexico - SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, Clerk. Deputy Clerk. Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC business as: A QUILTER, 932 Wildwood (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the Center, Redwood City, CA All right, title and FIRST Time Offer. Abandoned Farming / Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC on August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 2006. Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015. County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County interest conveyed to and now held by it under Mining Settlement less than 2hrs on August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 2006. This business is conducted by an California July 24, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, said Deed of Trust in the property situated Albuquerque. 20 acres - $17,900. Old FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Individual: ANNA JOHNSTON, 932 Wildwood County Clerk by Madeleine Bruley, Deputy in said County and State described as: As Farming & Mining Community. Incredible FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015-3505. Clerk. more fully described in said Deed of Trust NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 215334 The registrant commenced to transact Published in THE MENLO ATHERTON APN #062-132-190 The street address and setting, including frequently running business under the fictitious business name or RECORDER on August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2006. other common designation, if any, of the real river, spring, views and diverse topog- FILE NO. 215561 The following person(s) is (are) doing The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- business as: PRIMARY PLAYTOOLS, 1110 names listed above on N/A. property described above is purported to be: raphy. Excellent financing. Call NML&R, ness as: UNCOMMON WEALTH FINANCIAL Cotton Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025. (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR 1111 Newbridge Street East Palo Alto CA Inc. 1-888-370-5263 or visit PLANNING, 532 Arlington Road, Redwood This business is conducted by a Limited County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County CHANGE OF NAME 94303 The undersigned Trustee disclaims www.SantaRitaRanches.net (Cal-SCAN) City, CA 94062-1841. Liability Company: PRIMARY PLAYTOOLS, California July 7, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, DENISE DARLENE GREEN any liability for any incorrectness of the street This business is conducted by an LLC., California. County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, Deputy CASE NUMBER CIV456093 address and other common designation, if Prime Real Estate Opportunity Individual: CLAIRE FELONG, CPA, 532 The registrant commenced to transact Clerk. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, Fast-Growing Area in Arkansas Hot Arlington Road, Redwood City, CA 94062- business under the fictitious business name or Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC COUNTY OF SAN MATEO but without covenant or warranty, expressed Springs Village Resort. We finance! As 1841. names listed above on April 1, 2006. on August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2006. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: or implied, regarding title, possession, or Low as $297/mo. Free Trip to see The registrant commenced to transact (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the Petitioner: HAILLY GREEN has filed a petition encumbrances, to pay the remaining princi- business under the fictitious business name or County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with this court for a decree changing name as pal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed Properties! 1-800-398-2135 NAME STATEMENT follows: DENISE DARLENE GREEN to HAILLY of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided www.SeeHSV.com (Cal-SCAN) names listed above on N/A. California August 3, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, Deputy FILE NO. 215134 DENISHIA GREEN. in said note(s), advances, under the terms Western Slope the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo Clerk. The following person(s) is (are) doing THE COURT ORDERS that all persons of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and County California August 16, 2006. WARREN Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC business as: U SOLUTIONS PLUS, 570 El interested in this matter shall appear before expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts Land Sale!Grand Junction Area 35 Acres Camino Real, Ste#150-237, Redwood City, this court at the hearing indicated below created by said Deed of Trust. The total from $89,900! Enter your property thru SLOCUM, County Clerk by Madeleine Bruley, on August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 2006. Deputy Clerk. CA 94062. to show cause, if any, why the petition for amount of the unpaid balance of the obli- the gates of the Colorado National Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted by a General change of name should not be granted on gation secured by the property to be sold Monument. Be surrounded by thousands on August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 2006. NAME STATEMENT Partnership: (1) YURIY PIKSAYKIN, 1056 September 6, 2006 at 9:00a.m., Dept. 28, and reasonable estimated costs, expenses of acres of federal recreation land. Enjoy FILE NO. 215245 Continentals Way, #7, Belmont, CA 94002; (2) located at 400 County Center, Redwood City, and advances at the time of the initial pub- 360 degree views and 300 + days per FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) is (are) doing IRINA ASTAFIEVA, 362 Parkside Drive, Palo CA 94063. lication of the Notice of Sale is $469,695.21 NAME STATEMENT business as: DENNIS BERKOWITZ & Alto, CA 94306. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust year of sunshine. 20 mins to downtown The registrant commenced to transact be published at least once each week for heretofore executed and delivered to the Grand Junction, 90 mins or less to FILE NO. 215482 ASSOCIATES, 120 East Grand Avenue, South The following person(s) is (are) doing San Francisco, CA 94080. business under the fictitious business name or four successive weeks prior to the date set undersigned a written Declaration of Default world-class skiing. Fly fishing, hiking business as: JOINED AT THE HIP, 55 Dior This business is conducted by a names listed above on N/A. for hearing on the petition in The Almanac, and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of camping and hunting nearby. Excellent Terrace, Los Altos, CA 94022; 2 Mansion Corporation: MAX’S SON, INC., 120 East (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the a newspaper of general circulation printed in Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned financing available. Grand Opening - Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County the County of San Mateo. caused said Notice of Default and Election Saturday Sept. 9th. Call for your appoint- This business is conducted by Co- 94080; MAX’S OF SAN FRANCISCO, 120 California July 21, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, Dated: August 1, 2006 to Sell to be recorded in the county where Partners: (1) JESSA DAWSON, 55 Dior Terrace, East Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, County Clerk by Madeleine Bruley, Deputy H. James Ellis the real property is located. Date: 8/20/2006 ment now! 1-866-696-5263. Offer Void Clerk. Judge of the Superior Court First American Title Insurance Company Where Prohibited. (Cal-SCAN) Los Altos, CA 94022; (2) JOANNE KEMP, 2 CA 94080. Mansion Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025. The registrant commenced to transact Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC ENDORSED FILED in San Mateo County Loanstar Mortgagee Services, L.L.C. 3 First The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or on August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2006. on August 1, 2006. Clerk of the Superior Court American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 Loanstar 855 Real Estate business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on October 1, 1984. By ______, Deputy Clerk. Mortgagee Services, L.L.C. may be acting names listed above on August 1, 2006. (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC as a debt collector attempting to collect a Services (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County NAME STATEMENT on August 9, 16, 23, 30, 2006. debt. Any information obtained will be used FILE NO. 215092 for that purpose. Ric Juarez For Trustee’s 0 DOWN! U-FIX - $875000 the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo California July 31, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, County California August 11, 2006. WARREN County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, Deputy The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER Sale Information Please Call (714) 573-1965 SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, Clerk. ness as: (1) BURLINGAME AUTO SUPPLY, (2) ESTATE OF DAVID TYRREL P253835 8/23, 8/30, 09/06/2006 Arizona - Below Market NAPA AUTO PARTS, 127 California Drive, AKA DAVID ROGER TYRREL Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC 36AC - $159,900. Wickenburg area. Deputy Clerk. Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC on August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 2006. Burlingame, CA 94010. CASE NUMBER 115493 on August 23, 30, September 6, 2006. Stunning ranch with amazing views. on August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 2006. This business is conducted by a To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, con- Diverse topography, abundant ground FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Corporation: FORELAND PARTS, INC., tingent creditors, and persons who may be NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING water. Great for horses, private retreat FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Georgia. otherwise interested in the will or estate, or CITY OF MENLO PARK or buy & hold. Subdividable. E-Z terms. NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 215345 The registrant commenced to transact both, of DAVID TYRREL, AKA DAVID ROGER CITY COUNCIL Call AZLR 1-866-516-4868. (Cal-SCAN) FILE NO. 215564 The following person(s) is (are) doing business under the fictitious business name or TYRREL. 701 LAUREL ST. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PERURI DESIGN, 303 Emerson names listed above on June 24, 2006. A PETITION for probate has been filed MENLO PARK, CA 94025 Asheville, North Carolina business as: JUST FOR STARTERS…, P.O. Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the by: DIANE TYRREL in the Superior Court of Gated residential community. Box 620096, Woodside, CA 94062; 316 This business is conducted by an County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County California, County of SAN MATEO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Hillside Drive, Woodside, CA 94062. Individual: SINDHU N. PERURI, 303 Emerson California July 19, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, THE PETITION for probate requests that Council of the City of Menlo Park, California is Spectacular view and privacy lots. County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, Deputy DIANE TYRREL be appointed as personal scheduled to review the following item: Clubhouse, exercise facility, hot tubs, This business is conducted by an Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Individual: LAVERGNE POE, P.O. Box 620096, The registrant commenced to transact Clerk. representative to administer the estate of sauna, hiking trails. Only 30 minutes - Woodside, CA 94062; 316 Hillside Drive, business under the fictitious business name or Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC the decedent. Public Hearing is set for September downtown Asheville. 1-877-689-2626. Woodside, CA 94062. names listed above on March 8, 2006. on August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2006. THE PETITION requests authority to 12, 2006 for Consideration of a Proposed www.WhisperMountain.info (Cal-SCAN) The registrant commenced to transact (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the administer the estate under the Independent Resolution of the City Council of the City of business under the fictitious business name or County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Administration of Estates Act. (This author- Menlo Park to FIND OUT WHAT YOUR HOME WORTH? names listed above on 1996. California August 3, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, NAME STATEMENT ity will allow the personal representative to (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of County Clerk by Madeleine Bruley, Deputy FILE NO. 215249 take many actions without obtaining court 1. Approve the 2005 Urban Water Gulf Front Lots $595k The following person(s) is (are) doing approval. Before taking certain very important Management Plan (UWMP), Homes starting mid-$300k. New master the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo Clerk. County California August 16, 2006. WARREN Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC business as: THE POLISHED LOOK, 110 actions, however, the personal representative planned ocean front community on beau- SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, on August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 2006. Gilbert Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025. will be required to give notice to interested The Public Hearing on this matter will tiful Mustang Island, near Corpus Christi, Deputy Clerk. This business is conducted by an persons unless they have waived notice be held in the Council Chambers of the TX. www.CinnamonShore.com , 1-866- Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Individual: YOLANDA V. MERRITT, 14779 or consented to the proposed action.) The City of Menlo Park at 7:00 p.m., or as near 554-5758. (Cal-SCAN) on August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 2006. NOTICE OF APPLICATION Excaliber Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. independent administration authority will be as possible thereafter, on Tuesday, the 12th TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES The registrant commenced to transact granted unless an interested person files day of September, 2006, at which time and Hawaii New Home Auction FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Date of Filing Application: August 2, business under the fictitious business name or an objection to the petition and shows good place interested persons may appear and be August 26. Golf community South of NAME STATEMENT 2006 names listed above on N/A. cause why the court should not grant the heard thereon. Kona. Sixteen 3 bedroom 2 bath homes FILE NO. 215488 To Whom It May Concern: (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the authority. The following person(s) is (are) doing The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County A HEARING on the petition will be NOTICE IS ACCORDINGLY HEREBY way below market. Pre-Register and California July 31, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, held on September 18, 2006 at 9:00a.m. in GIVEN, that on said date and at said time and view www.Kruse.com (Cal-SCAN) business as: REYNA’S, 329 Primrose Road, TOUGAS ENTERPRISES, INC. Suite 106, Burlingame, CA 94010. The applicants listed above are apply- County Clerk by Madeleine Bruley, Deputy Dept.14, 400 County Center, Redwood City, place of the Public Hearing aforementioned, I BUY HOMES also TRADES ACCEPTED This business is conducted by a General ing to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Clerk. CA 94063. all persons interested in or objecting to the Partnership: (1) ROWENA MEAFUA, 896 Control to sell alcoholic beverages at 241 El Published in THE MENLO ATHERTON IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the proposed adoption may appear and present If you are an Investor Lausanne Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014; (2) Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025. RECORDER on August 9, 16, 23, 30, 2006. petition, you should appear at the hear- objections to it. You can earn 30% annually or more. ROBERTA MEAFUA, 896 Lausanne Avenue, Type of license(s) applied for: 41-On-Sale ing and state your objections or file written Invest with us in California Real Estate. Daly City, CA 94014. Beer and Wine - Eating Place. Department of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS objections with the court before the hearing. Reference for further particulars respect- The registrant commenced to transact Alcoholic Beverage Control, 71 Stevenson NAME STATEMENT Your appearance may be in person or by ing said adoption as described above, is Call Corey Goldstein at 1-619-993-3553. FILE NO. 215303 your attorney. hereby made to proposed Resolution on (Cal-SCAN) business under the fictitious business name or Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105, names listed above on N/A. Telephone: (415) 356-6500. The following person(s) is (are) doing IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contin- file in the office of the City Clerk of the City (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC business as: CONSTRUCTION ELECTRON- gent creditor of the deceased, you must file of Menlo Park, Civic Center, Menlo Park, the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo on August 9, 16, 23, 2006. ICS, 451 Vine Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025. your claim with the court and mail a copy to California, and that said proposed Resolution This business is conducted by an LINWOOD REALTY INC County California August 11, 2006. WARREN the personal representative appointed by the is hereby incorporated herein and made a SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, Individual: GERALD F. SCHUHE, 451 Vine court within four months from the date of first part of this Notice. REAL ESTATE & Deputy Clerk. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025. issuance of letters as provided in Probate The registrant commenced to transact Code section 9100. The time for filing claims If you challenge this matter in court, you PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC NAME STATEMENT on August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 2006. FILE NO. 215234 business under the fictitious business name or will not expire before four months from the may be limited to raise only those issues you SINCE 1970 The following person(s) is (are) doing names listed above on August 1, 2006. hearing date noticed above. or someone else raised at the Public Hearing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business as: GUTTERBUSTERS, 200 Davey (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the conducted for this project, or in written cor- (650) 851-0919 NAME STATEMENT Glen Road, #411, Belmont, CA 94002. County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County court. If you are a person interested in the respondence delivered to the City of Menlo FILE NO. 215558 This business is conducted by an California August 1, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, estate, you may file with the court a Request Park at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. The following person(s) is (are) doing Individual: STEPHEN I. MITCHELL, 200 Davey County Clerk by Madeleine Bruley, Deputy for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing Need To Sell Your Home Quickly? business as: PALO ALTO INFORMATION Glen Road, #411, Belmont, CA 94002. Clerk. of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets DATED: ______I WILL help you. 408 813 5160. SERVICES, 2338 Branner Drive, Menlo Park, The registrant commenced to transact Published in THE MENLO ATHERTON or of any petition or account as provided in ______CA 94025. business under the fictitious business name or RECORDER on August 9, 16, 23, 30, 2006. Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for SILVIA M. VONDERLINDEN Services Exchange This business is conducted by names listed above on N/A. Special Notice form is available from the City Clerk Svc 2% Cash-Credit to Buyers - $.All a Corporation: SUPER SERVICE (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS court clerk. MANAGEMENT, INC., Menlo Park, CA 94025. County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County NAME STATEMENT Attorney for petitioner: Bryn Roe Ostby Visit our Web site for City Council, public The registrant commenced to transact California July 28, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, FILE NO. 215205 SBN 113256, 1015 Middlefield Road, Palo hearing, agenda, and staff report information: 860 Housesitting business under the fictitious business name or County Clerk by Madeleine Bruley, Deputy The following person(s) is (are) doing Alto, CA 94301-3343, (650) 328-6445. www.menlopark.org HOUSESITTER - $0 names listed above on August 15, 2006. Clerk. business as: VANDOORN STRIPING, 405 El (ENDORSED) FILED San Mateo County, Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Camino Real, #219, Menlo Park, CA 94025. August 2, 2006. Clerk of the Superior Court by on August 23, 30, 2006. Housesitter/Exchange - $000 the County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo on August 9, 16, 23, 30, 2006. This business is conducted by an Alessandra Robieto, Deputy Clerk. County California August 16, 2006. WARREN Individual: LOUIE VANDOORN, 405 El Camino Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC HOUSESITTING AVAILABLE-$35/DAY SLOCUM, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, Real, #219, Menlo Park, CA 94025. on August 9, 16, 23, 2006. The registrant commenced to transact Pet, Plant, and House Sitter - $15-20 Deputy Clerk. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC NAME STATEMENT business under the fictitious business name or on August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 2006. FILE NO. 215160 names listed above on N/A. 890 Real Estate The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the ness as: CHINA HARBOUR RESTAURANT, County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County THE ALMANAC Wanted PROTECT YOUR 1860 S. Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94403; California July 26, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, 1780 Clear Lake Ave., #236, Milpitas, CA County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, Deputy 2 bedroom cottage, cabin, house - LEGAL RIGHTS Clerk. $1300 95035. is adjudicated to publish legal notices for If it has been 5 years since you This business is conducted by a Published in THE MENLO ATHERTON 4 to 8 Units wanted Corporation: MUI WAN INVESTMENTS, INC., RECORDER on August 9, 16, 23, 30, 2006. filed your Fictitious Business Name San Mateo, CA. San Mateo County. Call the Almanac for Elder assistance/exchange - $000 Statement (your D.B.A.), you must file The registrant commenced to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business under the fictitious business name or NAME STATEMENT HOUSE WANTED By August 30th! again to protect your legal rights. names listed above on January 1, 2005. FILE NO. 215144 more information about publishing your STOP Foreclosure! AVOID Bankrupt Check your records now to see if (ENDORSED) FILED In the Office of the The following person(s) is (are) doing County Clerk Recorder of San Mateo County business as: L & M MOBILE CAR TOUCH WANTED! House or Condo! your D.B.A. expires this year. Then California July 25, 2006. WARREN SLOCUM, UP, 745 Menlo Avenue, Apt. #3, Menlo Park, Fictitious Business Name Statement (DBA). call the Country Almanac, 854-2626, County Clerk by Patricia Fischbach, Deputy CA 94025. Clerk. This business is conducted by an for assistance in refiling. It’s inexpen- Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC Individual: JOSE LUIS LOPEZ, 3803 Darwin FOGSTER.COM sive and easy. on August 9, 16, 23, 30, 2006. Drive, #217, Fremont, CA 94555. 854-2626 Ext. 260 The registrant commenced to transact

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