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Courtesy Music@Menlo David Finckel and Wu Han are the founders and artistic directors of the chamber music festival. Deborah D. Potash January 22, 1940 – July 4, 2015 Franz Schubert, music’s ‘first romantic’ Deborah Potash, beloved wife of Music@Menlo festival features chamber works, lieder, lectures Roger Potash of Menlo Park, CA, died on July 4th, 2015. Deborah Dunnavan was born in Portland, OR on January By Janet Silver Ghent at press time — takes place in would just share money and 22, 1940 to Floyd Dunnavan M.D. Atherton at both Menlo School clothes and food, and Schubert and Dana Dunnavan, and raised in he refrains of Austri- and the Menlo-Atherton High didn’t care. He was happy as Vancouver, WA. Deborah graduated an composer Franz School Performing Arts Center. long as he had a pencil and paper from U. of Oregon, studied for two TSchubert’s greatest hits It offers seven concert programs, and could write music.” years at the U. of Vienna, Austria and are unforgettable, but few are five Schubertiades (intimate When Schubert learned he completed her post-graduate education familiar with his unusual life musical gatherings presented in was fatally ill, “he raced the at U. of Portland. story, his chamber works or a parlor setting, emulating the clock and just wrote faster and Deborah left her teaching position to join Roger, in Copenhagen, the breadth of his composition, traditions of 19th century Vien- faster,” Mr. Finckel said, produc- where they married on April 3, 1971. While living in San which includes more than 1,000 na), discussions and lectures, ing “some of the greatest and Francisco, Deborah served as a Docent at the California Academy pieces composed over 18 years plus an institute in which young most beloved masterpieces that of Sciences and Steinhart Aquarium in Golden Gate Park, and a during a life of a mere 31 years, string players and pianists study we know.” Docent at the California Historical Society. Deborah also served from 1797-1828. and perform with seasoned art- Among them is the String with Best of San Francisco, leading various international group That’s why Music@Menlo is ists. Quartet in D minor, known as tours of the city. focusing its 13th season on In addition, a multimedia “Death and the Maiden,” com- Deborah and Roger relocated to the Sharon Heights Schubert. This year’s festival, “encounter series” led by music posed in 1824. “You feel when neighborhood in Menlo Park in 1977 at which time Deborah which runs to Aug. 8, focuses scholars offers in-depth explo- you’re listening to the piece that served as a docent at Sunset Magazine. Deborah later joined on the composer’s best-known rations of Schubert’s work, his you’re barely escaping jaws of The Palo Alto Auxiliary for Children, serving Lucile Packard chamber works, his lieder and evolution as a composer and his death,” Mr. Finckel said. Children’s Hospital in 2005, where she was active on numerous piano music, his life and his life. Schubert’s chamber music committees and the Board. place in music history. “His real life story is gener- “stands up with the greatest Deborah’s love of travel came at an early age; she had already Schubert, according to Music@ ally not known,” Mr. Finckel composers of all time,” Mr. visited five continents before her marriage. She and Roger Menlo co-founder David Finck- said during an interview from Finckel said. “He wrote so many continued to travel the world. Deborah shared her great love el, was “the first romantic figure New York, where he and his great works, and we’re playing for music, dance and art with her husband, and became a legacy in music — a bohemian who wife, Wu Han, were preparing pretty much all of them.” A supporter of the arts in San Francisco. cared about (music and) nothing for the chamber music festival Visit musicatmenlo.org Deborah was an elegantly beautiful, bright, charming, gracious else.” they founded and for which or call (650) 331-0202 for and vivacious woman. She was an accomplished artist, floral and With more than 50 events and they serve as artistic directors. more information on the 13th jewelry designer, and gourmet cook. Her home was a reflection 43 guest artists, the festival — “He rarely had his own place. He Music@Menlo summer of the beauty she saw in life, decorated exquisitely and filled with with many programs sold out lived with friends. His friends music festival. flowers, her paintings and treasures collected from her travels. Her niece Rebecca lovingly wrote, “You are an inspiration in how you live and love. I’ve been thinking so much lately, as I plan my own CALLING ON THE ALMANAC marriage, about how lucky I would be to find as many years of love and laughter, adventure and companionship in life as you have.” THE ALMANAC (ISSN 1097-3095 and USPS 459370) is Deborah is survived by her husband, Roger L. Potash of Menlo published every Wednesday by Embarcadero Media, Newsroom: 223-6525 E-mail news, information, obituaries Q 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025- Park, her brother, Noel Dunnavan (Janet) of Bothell, WA, her and photos (with captions) to: Newsroom fax: 223-7525 6558. 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4QThe AlmanacQTheAlmanacOnline.comQJuly 22, 2015 Local News M ENLO PARK | ATHERTON | WOODSIDE | PORTOLA V ALLEY Towns cut June water use by 39% and more

Q Cal Water revises May numbers. Water use consumption in June by about 41 contend with along with the percent from 2013 levels, and by drought, and birches and mag- (percentage changes) 23.5 percent for the year to date, nolias depend on water used to By Dave Boyce “We are in the process of June Year to according to Bear Gulch District irrigate lawns, he said. Almanac Staff Writer updating each of the reports, 2015 date Manager Dawn Smithson. Peninsula redwoods are also

and hope to have them to the Atherton - 40% - 2% The statewide goal is a 25 struggling because they’re out ater customers in cities in the near future,” he percent reduction. For May, the of their native foggy habitat on Woodside, Portola said. “We truly apologize for the Woodside - 45% - 12% State Water Resources Control the coast, he said. “(Redwoods) WValley, Atherton and confusion.” Menlo Park* - 39% - 8% Board reported a statewide require a lot of surface water,” Mr. parts of Menlo Park cut their drop in consumption of 29 Keilty said. “They should be get- Portola Valley - 48% - 17% use by 39 percent and more in June numbers percent. Numbers for June are ting fog-belt rain every single day.” June compared with June 2013, While year-to-date numbers * Excludes Sharon Heights, SLAC, Willow not expected until late July, Road corridor, Belle Haven and the M2 according to numbers released are provided here, the measure industrial zone water control board spokesman May numbers revised by the towns. of whether water suppliers are Data: California Water Service Company. George Kostyrko said. In its June water use reports The towns are in the Califor- meeting state mandates starts (The percentages are based on changes for Bear Gulch District towns, in water use during the same periods of nia Water Service Company’s with usage in the month of June 2013.) Relative temperatures Cal Water revised previously Bear Gulch Water District, and extends through February Temperature levels can have reported numbers for May. which has been ordered by the 2016. Therefore, year-to-date and Menlo Park customers in the a significant impact on water The revised numbers are as state to cut water use by 36 per- May numbers are not relevant in Bear Gulch District reduced use since water evaporates more follows: cent from 2013 levels. That man- determining whether water sup- their use by 59.3 million gallons, quickly as temperatures rise. Q Woodside customers cut date went into effect in June. pliers are meeting the mandates. a 39 percent drop, with year- Local temperatures in June were water use in May by 28 percent In its latest reports, Cal Water In June, Portola Valley cus- to-date consumption down 8 not significantly different from compared with May 2013 (not the also revised significantly the tomers led the way in the Bear percent. those in June 2013. The mean 24 percent previously reported) numbers originally reported for Gulch District, reducing usage The Menlo Park Municipal temperature in Menlo Park was and used 7 percent more water May. Asked to explain the revi- by 48 percent, or 30.7 million Water District, which has been 68 in June 2013 and 67 this year, during the first five months of sions, Cal Water spokesman gallons, compared with June ordered by the state to cut water according to data from Weather 2015 (not 19 percent less). Justin Skarb said the company 2013. The town’s year-to-date use by 16 percent from 2013 lev- Underground. Q Portola Valley customers is used to system-specific rather reduction is 17 percent. els, purchased about 78 million Native trees, such as valley cut back by 29 percent in May than community-specific report- Woodside customers reduced gallons of water from the San oaks and coast live oaks, are (not the 36 percent previously ing on water consumption, and their consumption by 45 percent, Francisco Public Utilities Com- adept at accumulating rainwater reported) and used 1 percent that the numbers for the local using 45.3 million gallons less mission in June, down about and using it throughout the year, less water from January through reports were incomplete. than in 2013. Water use is down 46 percent from June 2013 pur- said Kevin Kielty, an arborist May (not 11 percent less). “The (software) error was fixed 12 percent for the year to date. chases, according to Pam Lowe, based in San Mateo. “They’re Q Atherton’s May use was in the most recent report, which Atherton customers used 57.5 senior civil engineer with the doing quite well,” he said of the unchanged from 2013 (not lower is why 2015 numbers changed,” million gallons less than in June city of Menlo Park. area’s oak trees. by 15 percent) and up 22 percent Mr. Skarb said. The company is 2013, a savings of 40 percent. The As a whole, the Bear Gulch Not so for non-natives such for the first five months of 2015 also rerunning numbers for 2013 town’s consumption is down 2 District, which also includes as pine, birch and magnolia. (not up the 4 percent originally and 2014, he said. percent for the year to date. parts of Redwood City, lowered Pines have the bark beetle to reported). A Drought, warm weather increase concerns about West Nile virus By Kate Daly puddle up or sit in storm drains. Special to the Almanac Fewer water supplies mean The number of mosquitoes and animals are rapping mosquitoes, test- California counties with more likely to gather at the same ing live chickens, vacci- virus activity is 10 more place, increasing the chances of Tnating horses, unleashing spreading the virus. bacteria. All of that is happening than this time last year In June another dead bird in San Mateo County right now and also well above the tested positive for the virus in in hopes of preventing a deadly Menlo Park, making a total of outbreak of West Nile virus, the five-year average of 18. three infected birds found in mosquito-borne virus that killed the county so far this year (two CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT a record 31 people in California in Menlo Park and one in Red- OF PUBLIC HEALTH last year. wood City). Last year there were The fear is drought may com- virus leads to serious neurologic a total of 21. pound the problem, says Chindi diseases and complications. Ms. Peavey says her office set Peavey, manager of the San Mosquitoes develop faster in 20 traps around the positive bird Mateo County Mosquito and warm weather; they can become and “so far we haven’t detected Vector Control District. breeding adults in just three to any virus in any adult mosqui- The virus is known to start in five days, and like to lay their toes.” birds and tree squirrels. Mos- eggs in stagnant water. “Our approach to preventing quitoes transmit it by biting In drought conditions, less is to keep the population (of Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac infected birds or squirrels and water is flowing naturally and mosquitoes) as low as possible,” Chickens act as a live indicator of West Nile virus in an area. The then biting humans and other getting caught in pockets when she says. mosquito district maintains three flocks of sentinel chickens in the animals. Mild illness might creek beds go dry. Runoff from county to act as test subjects. Here a lab assistant, after pricking the result, but in some cases the irrigation or car washing can See DROUGHT, page 6 comb, collects a blood sample from a chicken in the East Palo Alto flock.

July 22, 2015QTheAlmanacOnline.comQThe AlmanacQ5 NEWS

Menlo Park-Atherton AYSO kids bring home buckets of medals

By Cristian Ponce Q SPORTS Special to the Almanac

ore than 200 kids, ages Michael Linnert, won the Presi- 8 to 19, with the Menlo dent’s Cup in San Jose. MPark-Atherton AYSO In April, Massacre and the program competed in the Pacific boys-under-10 team named Red Coast Spring Soccer League and Dynamite took home medals at their teams brought home lots the Palo Alto Invitational. of medals. The season wrapped up in The local program, with 16 May at the Davis World Cup, teams in different age categories, which draws 134 teams from competed in seven tournaments throughout California on from January through May. Memorial Day weekend. Red Photo by Joanne Goldberg “With the size of our (league), Dynamite took first place and Menlo Park under-19 boys (in white) triumph over the host team on their way to winning the Davis we’re one of the most com- these teams — BU10 White, “World Cup” championship, held each year on Memorial Day in Davis, California. Three Menlo Park teams petitive regions in Northern BU10 Black, GU10 Flames and won championships during the competition among teams from all over California. California,” said Kent Perkocha, GU10 Firebolts — won medals director of the spring league for as well. Menlo Park-Atherton AYSO. Joanne Goldberg, registrar for by, our teams have gotten much participate, Perkocha said. the program to keep grow- The results, Perkocha said, Menlo Park-Atherton AYSO, stronger.” A challenge to AYSO and ing because of the increasing were “fantastic,” with all teams said the fact that kids are return- AYSO was founded in 1964 in other sports programs is the popularity of soccer. “A lot of the walking away with tournament ing year after year — instead of Los Angeles. The Menlo Park- shortage of playing fields, Gold- players and their families watch medals. exiting for club soccer — has Atherton program traces back berg said. “It’s going to be inter- the college games, watch the The season started strong as helped the program grow. to 1968. esting going forward with more Earthquakes, watch the national the girls-under-12 team named “The first year we partici- AYSO is an inclusive program kids and more sports,” she said. team on TV,” he said. Massacre, coached by Perkocha pated, our teams got killed,” she for both children and parent “We’re kind of out of space.” Go to www.mpsoccer.org for as well as Scott Lessing and said. “As the years have gone volunteers in that anyone can Perkocha said he expects more information. A

TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY Drought raises West Nile virus concerns continued from page 5 NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION Q HOW TO HELP positive) and mosquito pools ... PUBLIC HEARING One biological control method we’re trying to control what we the district uses is to release bac- Chindi Peavey, manager of the can control,” Ms. Peavey says. terial predators in water where San Mateo County Mosquito and She says she thinks the vaccina- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission mosquito larvae are present. Vector Control District, urges peo- tion is effective and cost-effective ple to help the county watch for of the Town of Portola Valley will hold a public hearing on Another is to place mosquitofish (approximately $40). The mortal- that feed on the larvae in closed the virus by calling (877) 968-2473 ity rate for infected horses that Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., in the Town water systems such as ponds. to file a report within 24 hours of haven’t been vaccinated is report- Council Chambers (Historic Schoolhouse), 765 Portola The district will deliver the finding a dead bird, particularly a ed to be as high as 33 percent. Road, Portola Valley, California on the following: crow or blue jay. fish to the public for free. Go to westnile.ca.gov to file the The virus is not contagious AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING), report online. from horse to horse or from CHAPTER 18.04 (DEFINITIONS) AND CHAPTER 18.12 Statewide activity She also suggests calling the horse to human. Both are con- (R-E RESIDENTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT REGULATIONS) The level of West Nile virus district at (650) 344-8592 if mos- sidered dead-end hosts. OF THE PORTOLA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE WITH activity is on the rise through- quitoes are biting in the area. Dr. William St. Lawrence said REGARD TO REGULATIONS FOR SECOND UNITS. out California, according to the Prevention measures people he has never seen a case of West CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303, state’s Department of Public can take on their own include Nile virus in dogs or cats at his eliminating standing water; wear- AND 15305 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES. Health. So far this year, 31 coun- practice, Village Square Veteri- ties have reported virus activity, ing mosquito repellent, long nary Hospital in Portola Valley. Public Hearings provide the general public and interested including seven in the nine- pants and long sleeves when out- He says an infected dog could parties an opportunity to provide testimony on these side; and staying indoors at dawn county Bay Area. and dusk when mosquitoes are show flu-like symptoms, but items. If you challenge a proposed action(s) in court, you In addition to San Mateo most active. “it’s not a big deal.” may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone County, Sonoma, Marin, Sola- The mosquito district main- else raised at a Public Hearing(s) described above, or in no, Contra Costa, Alameda and tains three flocks of sentinel written correspondence delivered to the Town Council at, Santa Clara counties have all the horses in the county are vac- chickens in the county to act as or prior to, the Public Hearing(s). had West Nile virus activity this cinated with the possible excep- test subjects for the virus. They year. The number of California tion of some “backyard horses.” live in groups of 10 in the Jasper Information pertaining to the proposal may be viewed at counties with virus activity is Dr. Sinead Devine at Penin- Ridge Biological Preserve in Town Hall Building and Planning Department, Monday 10 more than this time last year sula Equine Medical Center in Woodside, in San Mateo and through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. and also well above the five-year Menlo Park says the only West East Palo Alto. to 5:00 p.m. All interested persons are invited to appear average of 18, health department Nile virus horse fatality she has The chickens get blood drawn before the Planning Commission to be heard at the time officials said. seen was nine years ago. Most of on a regular basis to see if they and place mentioned above. To date, 240 mosquito samples the horses owned by clients of have developed any antibodies have tested positive for the virus, the center are vaccinated twice to the virus, something that six more than last year at this time. a year, in March or April, when would happen if they were bitten Dated: July 22, 2015 the weather starts to turn, and by an infected mosquito. So far Debbie Pedro, Planning Director Horses then again in September. none has tested positive. A As for keeping horses safe, Ms. “Because in this area there Bay City News Service Peavey says she thinks most of have always been (birds testing contributed to this report. 6QThe AlmanacQTheAlmanacOnline.comQJuly 22, 2015 NEWS Long-distance runner Ruth Anne Bortz dies at 84 By Dave Boyce ton Post saying goodbye to his finished in 28 hours and 11 min- Almanac Staff Writer wife of 62 years. utes in 1984, and 24:34 in 1986, Go to tinyurl.com/Bortz715 according to race records. uth Anne Bortz of Portola to see the essay. When she wasn’t away for a Valley, a long-distance She started running at age 48 race, she could be seen training Rrunner of marathons and after coming home from a hard along Portola Valley roads, for back-country races, died July 14 trek in Nepal, she said in an many years with her close friend at her home. She was 84. interview for a 2011 story in the Nikki Weicker and later with a Ms. Bortz grew up in Boston Almanac. She raced in Dublin, hand-held radio to keep herself and attended Brimmer and Australia, Honolulu and Greece, company. She also used Windy May School, where she was and ran eight times in Boston, Hill and other trails in town president of the student gov- the nation’s oldest marathon. for training. To prepare for the ernment and a star athlete. She At the age of 71, Ms. Bortz fin- 2011 marathon, she ran 50 miles graduated from Mt. Holyoke ished the 2002 Boston marathon a week, including eight 20-mile College in 1952 and married with a time of 5 hours and 46 days. Walter Bortz in 1953, having minutes, 11 minutes behind her White petunias and azaleas met him at a summer school at husband, according to Boston were among Ms. Bortz’s favorite Harvard College. Athletic Association records. things, her family said. And The couple lived in Hawaii, The couple were also running Old English sheepdogs. And New Orleans, Mill Valley and that marathon in 2013, when singing along with a piano Munich, Germany, and spent domestic terrorists struck, but on festive occasions, including eight years in Philadelphia, were far from the finish line “Oh, Susanna,” “Bill Bailey” and where they raised four children when the bombs went off. “Deep in the Heart of Texas.” and where Dr. Bortz practiced She took first-place awards in Ms. Bortz is survived by medicine. In 1972, the family Boston when she was 60 (with her husband; by her daughters moved to Portola Valley, which 10 women in her group) and 70 Danna Breen of Portola Valley Ms. Bortz called “the best place (with three women in the group). and Gretchen Lieff of Montecito, in the world.” At 80, she ran Boston in 7 hours Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac California; sons Edward Bortz As a couple, Walter and Ruth and 41 minutes, coming in sec- Long-distance runner Ruth Anne Bortz of Portola Valley, shown of Portland, Oregon, and Walter Anne ran road races all over ond out of two women in her age here in 2011, ran in races around the world, including the Boston Bortz of Ukiah, California; her the world — in China, London, group. Her husband was her sup- marathon eight times, winning a first there at age 60 and 70. sister Joan Bryson of Weston, New York and Boston, to name port team for that race. He met Massachusetts; and nine grand- a few. Running “became the her at six points along the course She had twice run and fin- hour race along a mountainous children. bastion of her life,” Dr. Bortz with M&Ms, peanuts and “a big ished the Western States 100- route between Squaw Valley The memorial for Ms. Bortz said in an essay on the Huffin- smile,” Ms. Bortz said. Mile Endurance Run, a sub-30- and Auburn, California. She will be private for the family. A

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July 22, 2015QTheAlmanacOnline.comQThe AlmanacQ7 NEWS Lyngso Garden Supply moving to San Carlos By Barbara Wood Almanac Staff Writer Longtime local s Theresa Lyngso was driving her mother, family business AMary Lyngso, to her home in Belmont recently they moves back to began noticing something they recognized on property after its roots. property they passed — stone from their family business, The business is moving Lyngso Garden Materials. because the family decided “I recognized it,” Mary Lyng- with all the changes taking so said. place in Rewood City, it was In the more than 60 years the right time to sell the prop- since John and Mary Lyngso erty, which they will do after started the company in the the move, and buy a new prop- early 1950s, Lyngso has sold a erty in San Carlos. lot of stone to Peninsula resi- While the company is moving dents. The company sells not only three miles north, much only stone — from tiny pebbles will change. The new Lyngso to giant boulders — but every- yard will have three separate thing landscape related: organ- areas: one for those who want to ic compost, paving materials, bag their own garden materials, garden ornaments, soil, mulch such as gravel, mulch and pot- and construction materials. ting soil; an area for materials Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac John and Mary, who are such as flagstone that are on Lyngso Garden Supply is a family-owned business including, from left, founders Mary and John Lyngso, now 87 and 85, are both long pallets and have to be moved company president Theresa (Terry) Lyngso and company secretary Linda Lyngso. They are in the company’s retired, but Terry Lyngso is the by forklift; and an area for the demonstration garden area with their dog Sparky. company president; daughter trucks filling up with tons of Linda Lyngso is vice president; the same materials from giant and daughter Pam Parkinson bins. the gravel wanted some, and a is the company secretary. Even Also, there will be more park- business was born. a third generation is involved: ing than in the current location. At first John and Mary Lyng- Pam’s daughter, Natalie Parkin- John Lyngso says he got so ran the business, she in the son, works at the sales counter. started in the business when he office and he everywhere else, Even though they’re retired, discovered, almost by accident, with just one helper. It was the the elder Lyngsos have been that there was a market for dif- type of company where the working hard lately, helping to ferent types of gravel. He had stone mixes were named after plan the company’s move from been doing excavation work the owners’ daughters, includ- its current location on Seaport at the many new construction ing Terry Beach (no longer Boulevard, just off U.S. 101 in sites on the Peninsula, and sell- available), Pami Pebbles and Redwood City, to 345 Shoreway ing topsoil from the excavations Lin Creek. Road, east of 101 in San Carlos. to those putting in landscaping, The company moved to Red- The new location is just a few when a friend asked him to wood City in 1970, and by the blocks from where Lyngso got pick up a load of interestingly- time John Lyngso retired in the its start, on Holly Street in San colored gravel from Colfax, early 1980s, it had grown to 19 Carlos. California. Everyone who saw employees. John Lyngso said he initially didn’t have much confidence in his eldest daughter’s ability to run the business, despite the fact that Terry had “been inside the (concrete) mixer with a Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac little jackhammer” and up to Terry Lyngso passes by huge bins that hold different sizes and the top of the silo that used colors of gravel and mulch at the company’s current Redwood City to hold pre-mixed concrete. “I location. Each Lyngso daughter has a gravel mix named after her. gave her two years before she bankrupted it,” he admitted. rent space carved out of the The family is also excited Instead, under Terry Lyngso, warehouse) and a sound-proofed about a soil mixing machine that who lived in Woodside until shop. will allow Lyngso to easily put moving to Loma Mar a few “We’re going to have a nice together soil mixes customized years ago, the business took display garden,” Terry Lyngso to a customer’s needs using a off. It now has more than said. The garden will have walls conveyer belt connected to hop- 50 employees, offers weekend and walkways made from stone pers with variable speed motors. classes and clinics in every- carried by Lyngso, including The company also will be able thing from building stone walls forms of pervious paving that to show off alternatives to lawns to organic fertilizers, and is let rainwater seep into the that customers have recently a resource for materials and ground instead of running off. been looking for. information on organic and They will have their own bio- While she has “loved being in drought-tolerant gardening. retention area, where storm Redwood City,” Terry Lyngso Photo by Michelle Le /The Almanac The new Lyngso building will water from the property will said she is looking forward to Martin Hurst carries a bag of lava rock to his vehicle from the area be twice the size of the cur- be able to seep back into the returning to San Carlos. “I at Lyngso where customers can bag up small quantities of their own rent building, with a dedicated groundwater supply instead of think it’s going to be a good landscaping materials, everything from mulch to rocks. classroom (instead of the cur- going into the storm drains. home.” A

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17. In her 30s, she enrolled at Francisco, but grew up in Palo Wilmer Larsen, former principal, the College of Notre Dame in Alto and Menlo Park. He was Belmont to earn her degree and an Eagle Scout and a Phi Beta teaching certificate. Kappa graduate of Stanford with Ladera and Las Lomitas schools She brought joy, respect and a bachelor’s degree in mechani- self-esteem to the many children cal engineering and a master’s in Wilmer Nyholm Larsen, who became principal in 1959. He she taught over these years, fam- business administration. OBITUARIES served as principal at Las Lomi- completed his master’s degree at Obituaries are based on ily members say. Students often He was a former member of tas School from 1969 to 1985, Stanford University. information provided by the family. returned to visit her and express the Saint Francis Yacht Club died June 28 in Santa Rosa, In 1968 Mr. Larsen took a their gratitude. who had crewed on Trans Pac where he had lived for the past year’s sabbatical and earned a The Iversons were members races. He enjoyed fishing and five years. He was 88. doctor of education degree from mas Eve at Wil and Inger’s was of Messiah Lutheran Church in taking trips to Alaska, Patago- He was born the University of Oregon. When something that the whole family Redwood City for 50 years. They nia, the Amazon and the Carib- in Junction he returned home, he became treasures and this tradition will also enjoyed their wine country bean, the family said. City, Oregon, principal of Las Lomitas School, carry on,” said Ellen Larsen. bicycle group for many years. Mr. Jervis also liked wood- to Danish par- a post he held until his retire- He is survived by his wife of They continued through last working. He designed and built ents. Danish ment in 1985. 64 years, Inger; siblings Alfred November to have an annual classical Chinese furniture, and traditions were “He was a firm and respected Larsen, Dorothea Adaskin, dinner gathering at the Iverson crafted toys and bedroom furni- very impor- leader, but he always retained Margaret Mills and Donald home in Woodside. ture for his three grandchildren. tant to him a sense of playfulness,” said Larsen; his children, Nancy Ms. Iverson is survived by her Mr. Jervis and his wife, Sally, throughout his Wilmer Larsen his daughter Ellen Larsen. “He Chapin, Bruce Larsen, Peter husband of 68 years, Orville; were married in 1962. They life, say family often joined children on the Larsen, Kurt Larsen, Ronald children Deanna, Rachel, Thom spent two years in England and members. He playground during recess and Larsen, and Ellen Larsen; eight and Lora; sisters Ila Jean and Belgium with Raychem before served as a radioman in the U.S. lunch breaks. They liked him, grandchildren; and two great- Thalia, 12 grandchildren; and building their home in Ather- Navy in both World War II and perhaps sensing he was some- grandchildren. All plan to par- seven great-grandchildren. ton in 1977, where Mr. Jervis the Korean War. thing of a kid himself.” ticipate in Mr. Larsen’s memo- enjoyed gardening. He attended Grant View Col- After retiring, he worked for rial at the end of July. James E. Jervis Mr. Jervis is survived by his lege, where he met his future the Association of California James E. Jervis, 79, died on wife, Sally; children John Jervis wife, Inger Jensen. They were School Administrators as region- Marymar Iverson May 31 at his home in Ather- and Amy Jervis; three grand- married in 1950. al consultant for San Mateo and Marymar Warrington Iverson ton after a two-year battle with children; a sister, Julia Jervis of Knowing he wanted to be a San Francisco counties. of Woodside, a highly respected melanoma. Napa; and a brother, Lloyd Den- teacher, Mr. Larsen attended It was important to the Larsens mentor-teacher in the Redwood He was an early employee of ney of Sacramento. the School of Education at the that family closeness be contin- City School District, died June Raychem, where he worked for Go to tinyurl.com/donate-jer- University of Washington and ued in the next generation. As 28. She was 86. 38 years and held many patents. vis to make a gift to the Stanford earned his bachelor’s degree. testimony to this commitment, Ms. Iverson grew up in Chi- After retiring from Raychem Cancer Institute for melanoma The family moved to Menlo they hosted many gatherings that cago and Mound, Minnesota, he worked for General Surgical research. Services have been Park, where he taught fourth created bonds between relatives where she met her future hus- Innovations, AgileTV and Xoft. held. grade at Ladera School and of all ages. “A Danish Christ- band, Orville Iverson, at age Mr. Jervis was born in San See OBITUARIES, page 15

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14QThe AlmanacQTheAlmanacOnline.comQJuly 22, 2015 NEWS Jeremy Alvin Spielman

Cafe Zoe in Redwood City closes Jeremy Alvin Spielman, aged Menlo Park cafe on July 8. A sign on the door said for whom the cafes were named, 84 and a resident of Woodside continues the decision to close was made was also involved in the business. California passed away peacefully, “after thoughtful consideration.” Cafe Zoe in Menlo Park opened at home on July 5, 2015. Born in Los Although Cafe Zoe, a hub “We have thoroughly enjoyed in 2008, and has been embraced Angeles, Jerry moved to Los Altos of community in the Willows our time here in the downtown by the community at large and and attended Los Altos Elementary neighborhood of Menlo Park, area,” the sign said. “We are of the Willows neighborhood in school. His high school years were continues to keep its doors wide the belief that our particular particular. Ms. Daly has been a spent at the Puget Sound Naval open, owner Kathleen Daly has business model and product line frequent donor of food and bev- Academy on Bainbridge Island announced she has closed its does not fit with the dynamics erages at local nonprofit events, Washington. sister cafe in Redwood City after of the Redwood City restaurant and in 2013 was recognized by Before joining the Air Force in less than a year in operation. community.” the city of Menlo Park for her 1950 and serving four years, Jerry The cafe at 2074 Broadway in The cafe opened in late summer efforts to rally the community in attended Colorado University, and downtown Redwood City closed 2014. Ms. Daly’s daughter, Zoe, support of worthy causes. after his service in the Air Force he received a BA in Economics from Stanford. Subsequently he received an MBA from Golden Gate University. Actress portrays Julia Morgan at Menlo Park Library Jerry’s career started in financial management where he served as CFO for Boole and Babbage and continued as a Financial By Cristian Ponce ifornia, and the redesign of the In addition to Ms. Jackson’s Management Consultant in the Silicon Valley. He moved into Special to the Almanac Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, performance, which includes a commercial real estate sales and development where he managed among many slide presentation, there will be his own company, SAS Commercial Real Estate. ulia Morgan, one of the most major projects. a question-and-answer session Jerry was an avid golfer, belonging to the San Francisco famous architects of the 20th In 1995, Ms. with Roxan Jacobus, an expert Golf Club, the Menlo Country Club and the US Seniors Golf century, will be portrayed Jackson, a the- on Julia Morgan and a retired J Association. Jerry loved to travel extensively, enjoying scuba by performer Jill Jackson in a atrical perform- state park ranger at the Asilomar free one-woman show at 7 p.m. er, producer state beach and conference cen- diving vacations and trips to the far corners of the world. He Thursday, July 30, at the Menlo and director, ter in Pacific Grove, California. spoke fondly about his most recent trip to Croatia. Park Library. was approached Ms. Morgan designed many of Jerry especially enjoyed spending time with his friends through Ms. Morgan became the first to portray Julia the structures there. his affiliation with the Guardsmen, the Palo Alto Club and the Photo by Roxann Pacific Union Club. woman to be admitted into the Morgan for a Jacobus The event is free, thanks to architecture program at l’Ecole California State Jill Jackson funding by the Friends of the He is survived by this daughter, Cailean Spielman Sherman, nationale superieure des Beaux- Parks function. Menlo Park Library. The library son in law, Robert Stanton Sherman III and grandson, Robert Arts in Paris and was also the Ms. Jackson replied: “Who’s Julia is located in the Menlo Park Campbell Sherman. He is preceded in death by this wife, Lynn first female architect licensed in Morgan?” The answer to that Civic Center at 800 Alma St. The Campbell Sherman. California. question led to her to write four library will close at 6 p.m. but A private service will be held. The family asks that donations be She was the architect of the Julia Morgan shows that she has will reopen for the 7 p.m. perfor- sent to your favorite charity. A Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Cal- performed in a number of venues. mance. PAID OBITUARY Atherton OKs basement ordinance mppc.org By Marina Temkin approval of basement exten- Special to the Almanac sions to the administrative staff from the Planning Commission. he Atherton City Coun- For example, the staff will now cil on July 15 approved approve basement extensions Tchanges to its ordinance under non-habitable accessory regulating basements. buildings, but the Planning One of the main changes Commission will continue to reduces the allowable building review basement extensions area for a basement that extends under all accessory buildings Movies entertain, capture our imagination, even inform and inspire us. But did beyond the first floor of the main when windows are included. you know the stories told in movies connect to Jesus? Meet us at the movies this building. Under the current ordi- Prior to bringing these chang- summer and learn how every story is part of the greatest story ever told. nance, the allowable building es to the council, the town’s staff space for such basements is 130 discussed all proposed modifi- percent of the total floor area of cations with members of the MENLO PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MENLO PARK CAFÉ the first floor; the council action town’s Builders Roundtable. 950 Santa Cruz Ave 700b Santa Cruz Ave reduces that to 120 percent. Members were supportive of all Saturdays 5pm | Sundays 8, 9:30 & 11am Sundays 9:32 & 11:05am Another change to the code changes, according to the staff shifts routine review and report. A

OBITUARIES ily moved to Southern Cali- continued from page 14 fornia. He attended Laguna Beach High School, where he Mark Hanley graduated magna cum laude. A memorial service was held He earned a bachelor of arts July Fourth for Mark Patrick degree at UCLA, where he was Hanley of Menlo Park, who died a member of the varsity debate June 18 after a long battle with team and Theta Xi fraternity. cancer. He was 52. He worked in the investment The service banking industry, becoming an was held at St. equity partner at Laguna Part- Mark’s Chapel ners LLC and, most recently, in Palo Alto. managing director at Alpha Born in Sha- Strategies Inc. ron, Pennsyl- Go to tinyurl.com/hanley704 vania, Mark for more information on Mark was 3 years old Hanley and how to contribute to when his fam- Mark Hanley a college fund for his children.

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UCLA, working toward a Woodland Troop 206 honors three Eagle Scouts degree in bioengineering. His Eagle Scout project School Patrick Tornes, George Brotherhood involved working on the Archbold and Cole Shaffer member of tea garden at Sequoia High graduates 21 have all earned the rank of the Order of School, including building a Eagle Scout and been recog- the Arrow. bench and painting the bridge Submitted by Anita Grossman of nized in a Court of Honor at A recent and pagoda. Woodland School Trinity Church in Menlo Park. graduate of Cole Shaffer, son of Corby total of 21 eighth-graders In the past 55 years, Troop Woodside Locke and Gary Shaffer of graduated June 12 from 206, first chartered by Trinity Priory, he Atherton, has contributed 122 Woodland School in Por- Troop 206 Eagle Scouts are, from left, George A Episcopal Church in Menlo played sax- hours of community service tola Valley. Park, has advanced 177 scouts ophone in Archbold, Cole Shaffer and Patrick Tornes. and earned 33 merit badges. The graduates are Tobias to Eagle rank. Its membership the school’s For his Eagle project, Cole Braun, Mia Brooks, Jasmine currently has 52 active scouts. Wind Symphony and enjoys of Hana and John Archbold of created four peace paths for Cheek, Celia Fritsch, Xenia Patrick Tornes is the son of playing guitar as a hobby. He Redwood City. He has taken Willow Oaks School, and Gonikberg, Ignatius Hayer, Jackie and James Tornes. He is a member of the Student part in many outdoor back- painted a mural in the play- Drake Jordan, Henry Mal- joined Cub Scouts in the first Life Advisory Committee and pack trips, weekend camping, ground. Approximately 25 lon, Amaia Minkowski, Eva grade with Pack 222 in Menlo National Honor Society. summer camps and training scouts assisted, contributing Nemirovsky, Danielle Ness, Park, then bridged to Troop His Eagle project involved sessions. He earned 21 merit about 160 hours of service. Maxelle Phillips, Conor Pierce, 206 in 2008. building three benches and badges. Cole is a recent graduate of Jaime Ramirez, Samantha He has earned 33 merit installing a flagpole at Maple A graduate of Sequoia High Menlo-Atherton High School, Ramos, Svetlana Richter, Cecile badges and a bronze and a Street Shelter in Redwood City. School, where he was senior where he played both football Smith, Delphine Tan, Charu gold palm. He completed the His project involved more class president, class valedicto- and lacrosse. His father, Gary, Tiwari, Avani Tumuluri and National Youth Leadership than 250 volunteer hours. rian, and captain on the water and older brother, Grant, are Madison van der Linde. Training program and is a George Archbold is the son polo team, George attends also both Eagle Scouts. The graduates will attend these schools: East Side College Preparatory, Everest Public High School, Kehillah Jewish High School, Menlo School, Notre Dame High School, The Nueva School, Pinewood School, Sacred Heart Preparatory, Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts, Summit Preparatory Charter High School, Woodside Priory and Woodside High School. Commencement exercises were held June 12. Head of School John Ora welcomed par- ents, guests, and students. Following remarks by vale- dictorian Charu Tiwari and salutatorian Amaia Minkowski, Mr. Ora presented special recognition awards and awarded diplomas to the class of 2015. Among graduates cited for Memory care like you’ve never experienced special recognition were: Madi- son van der Linde, Capstone Award for her exemplary work before is coming soon to Redwood City on a year-long interdisciplin- ary project of global signifi- cance; Jasmine Cheek, Citizen- Introducing two unique levels of care ship Award; and Celia Fritsch, Sempervirens Award for effort, ensington Place is a new memory care dearly for our residents—and for you. Our character and scholarship. “In addition to being the care community opening this two neighborhoods will accommodate largest eighth-grade class in KSeptember. We will offer varying degrees of loss. Connections the school’s 34-year history, personalized assistance, services will serve residents in the early to the class of 2015 represents an unprecedented diversity of indi- and programs that are clinically middle stages of dementia, and vidual talents and strengths,” comprehensive, highly supportive and Haven will serve those in the middle said Mr. Ora. “We wish them the very best and look forward tender—like no other area provider. We will to late stages. Call soon to schedule your visit. to their next accomplishments.” Go to tinyurl.com/grad612 to see a photo of the Limited availability— graduating class. RCFE suites are going fast! License 415600964 Call or visit to reserve yours today.

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This information is based on reports from cash from an unlocked vehicle parked on Q As a resident of the 1500 block of Willow the Menlo Park Police Department and the Stanford Avenue. July 2. Road was moving out of the residence, some- July 28 trial set for San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. Under one stole a laptop computer and monitor the law, people charged with offenses are MENLO PARK from a storage locker. Estimated loss: $1,790. considered innocent unless convicted. Residential burglaries: July 8. Belle Haven murder Police received the reports on the dates Q A bike locked to a bike rack was stolen shown. Q Someone broke into a home on Valparaiso Avenue and stole jewelry and two laptop com- from an apartment complex in the 1600 block The jury trial of Jermaine Jones is set to begin Tues- puters. Estimated losses: $2,900. July 6. of El Camino Real. Estimated loss: $330. day, July 28, at 8:30 a.m. in San Mateo County Superior WOODSIDE July 8. A resident of Oak Knoll Lane told police Injury accident: Firefighters from the Wood- Q Court. that she had suspicions that someone had Q Someone stole an unlocked bike from a side Fire Protection District used the Jaws of tried to enter her home through an open win- residential parking area on Middle Avenue. Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of life in prison Life to free a man from an overturned pickup dow, but that her dog scared away the would- Estimated loss: $100. July 8. without parole for Mr. Jones, who is 42, a parolee and is truck in the 400 block of Summit Springs be burglar. July 6. Two people, including a suspect in a similar Road. Medics took the driver to Stanford Q accused of shooting 19-year-old Carl Purvis Jr. on Aug. incident in June, allegedly stole a case of Hospital for treatment of his injuries, where he Q A resident of Trinity Drive found evidence of Coors Light beer from the Safeway supermar- 18, 2011, while Mr. Purvis was driving through the Belle was also arrested on charges of driving under someone prying at a sliding door at the rear of Haven area of Menlo Park. Mr. Purvis bled to death a the influence of alcohol. July 1. the house, but no evidence that anyone had ket at 525 El Camino Real. Estimated loss: gotten inside. July 9. $18. July 4. Animal bite: A bicyclist called deputies to few blocks from the scene, prosecutors said. Roberts Market to report that he’d been bit- Q Someone tried to enter a home on Berkeley Q In a reported theft on Cambridge Avenue, Detectives arrested Mr. Jones in Stockton after an ten by an unleashed dog near the intersec- Avenue through a bathroom window, but was someone stole the contents of a mailbox, investigation. He has been in jail on a no-bail status. tion of Sand Hill Road and Manzanita Way. unsuccessful. July 6. including two checks. No estimate on losses. The cyclist’s calf and ankle were red and Auto burglaries: July 4. appeared to have two small punctures near Q A purse and a laptop computer were stolen Brandishing incident: A verbal fight over his shin, but he refused medical attention. from a vehicle parked in the 1800 block of El a panhandling location at Creek Drive and El July 7. Camino Real and found with the front pas- Camino Real led to one person brandishing a senger window smashed. Estimated loss: handgun at the other, then fleeing the scene. Like us on WEST MENLO PARK $1,600. July 5. July 9. Residential burglary: Someone stole a Q Someone broke into a vehicle parked on Fraud: A resident of Hamilton Avenue wired laptop computer, clothing, credit cards and Crane Street and stole a handicap placard. money to a stranger after receiving an invita- $110 to $130 in cash from unlocked vehicles July 6. tion over the phone to invest in a business of www.facebook.com/ parked in an open garage on Camino A Los Thefts: An unlocked mountain bike was sto- cleaning foreclosed homes. Estimated loss: Cerros. Estimated loss: $3,180. July 1. len from the front lawn of a home on Chester $800. July 6. AlmanacNews Theft: A thief got away with $10 to $15 in Street. Estimated loss: $9,000. July 7.

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ou’ll see many old favorites — and some from the same person, email address or IP newcomers — on the list of winners of the address. We have multiple ways of discovering 2015 Almanac Readers’ Choice awards. cheating or ballot-stuffing, and each year we The Readers’ Choice poll is all about disqualify ballots that we determine came from lettingY readers express their opinions about illegitimate email addresses. the places they like, and in some cases, love, This year more than 18,000 votes were cast. in our area. Balloting is open for six weeks and We allow a business in a neighboring city to is exclusively online. Each ballot must contain win if it receives the most votes, which occa- votes for at least five businesses in five catego- sionally occurs. We populate the initial ballot ries. Voters confirm their selections by clicking with obvious businesses and those that did on a link in an email we send after a ballot is well in the voting the previous year, but any submitted. business located on the Midpeninsula (Red- We encourage businesses to actively cam- wood City to Mountain View) may ask to be paign with their loyal customers to get votes, listed. and many do. But we prohibit multiple votes Watch for our 2016 contest next April. A

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Cafe our readers’ ideal choice Restaurants for a cozy dinner for two. 3607 Alameda de las Pulgas, AMERICAN Menlo Park | (650) 854-1226 RESTAURANT, PLACE FOR A DATE CASUAL DINING, BEST OUTDOOR DINING, “Farm to table” was Jesse INDEPENDENT COFFEE Cool’s mantra long before HOUSE/TEA HOUSE, it became a cliché in the PLACE TO MEET PEOPLE food industry. Owner of Flea Cafe Borrone continues to Street Cafe, which won be one of the most popular awards in two categories, Ms. gathering spots in Menlo Park Cool has been a leader in the — as any visitor to the plaza sustainable food movement, in front of the cafe and neigh- serving only fresh, in-season, boring Kepler’s bookstore can organic and local tingredients see. Enjoying breakfast, lunch since her Menlo Park restau- or dinner outside or indoors rant opened more than 35 has been a favorite pastime years ago. Chef/owner Car- of area residents for more los Canada works with Ms. than 25 years. The restaurant Cool to present a menu of was opened by Roy and Rose “old-fashioned recipes with a Borrone, and is now operated modern twist.” Recent offer- by daughter Marina Borrone ings included grilled yellow and her husband, chef Josh peach and burrata salad, Pebbles. In crafting the menu, Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac a summer vegetable tast- Josh and Marina focus on Flea Street Cafe founder Jesse Cool, left, with executive chef and business partner Carlos Canada in their ing, pasture-raised chicken, choosing sustainable fish and Menlo Park restaurant, which won this year’s poll for favorite American restaurant and place for a date. Webb Ranch berry tart and organic meats, and support- with the community,” Marina CHINESE RESTAURANT Manager Danielle Eastman strawberry shortcake. What ing local farms. Friday night says. “It’s family with extended attributes its popularity to the could be more American? The diners are often treated to the P.F. Chang’s at Stanford soft lighting, series of nested sounds of Clint Baker’s Bor- family.” 1010 El Camino Real, Shopping Center has won the friendly staff and, of course, rooms, and background of rone All Stars jazz band. “We #110, Menlo Park | 650-327- Readers’ Choice award for the food. The old classics are cool jazz make Flea Street absolutely love sharing life 0830; cafeborrone.com favorite Chinese restaurant. still there but new choices,

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Photo courtesy of Fuki Sushi E A closeup of some of the sushi at Palo Alto’s Fuki Sushi, winner of the favorite Japanese restaurant category for its diverse menu prepared by chefs from Japan and featuring delicately crafted sushi rolls and fresh seafood. 2015 such as the Dynamite Scallop at all five left Bank restau- team with our serve staff and Roll and the Lobster Avocado rants, says general man- management is how we can Roll, keeps diners coming ager Edmond Zencirci. Late execute this menu,” she said. 1001 El Camino Real Menlo Park back, she says. In addition summer specialties include In addition to the delicately to the variety of meat, chick- heirloom tomato salad, and a crafted sushi rolls with well- (650) 324-3486 en, seafood and vegetarian salad of locally raised spinach, cooked rice and fresh sea- options, customers like the Frog Hollow Farm apricots food, some of the most popu- Order online: restaurant’s cability to handle and pecans. For a sweet lar items on the menu include large parties. 900 Stanford finale, try the profiteroles with the warm and light Miso Soup applewoodpizza.com Shopping Center Bldg. W, chocolate sauce. 635 Santa and the tasty Udon noodles. FREE DELIVERY Palo Alto | (650) 330-1782 Cruz Ave., Menlo Park | (650) The dine-in restaurant has 473-6543 varying atmospheres, from a DINE WITH KIDS lively sushi bar to casual tables ITALIAN RESTAURANT Jeffrey’s Hamburgers, win- and the private tatami rooms Menlo Park Hardware ner of the Readers’ Choice “It’s very heartening that peo- in the back. 4119 El Camino award in the Dine with Kids ple are so loyal. We’re lucky Real, Palo Alto | (650) 494- Thanks You For Voting Us category, offers menu choices to have so many friends, 9383 that will satisfy adults as They’re like family to us,” says Best Hardware Store well as children, says Serge managing partner Ciya Mar- MEXICAN RESTAURANT Karanov, owner of the Menlo torana upon hearing that once Cafe Del Sol won Readers’ S’ C ER HO I Park restaurant that appeals again Almanac readers have Choice laurels again in the D C A E to families. In addition to declared Carpaccio their No. Mexican restaurant category. E burgers, hot dogs and milk- 1 choice for gracious dining in It’s a popular dining spot for R shakes, there are a variety of a Tuscan atmosphere. You’ locals seeking modern Mexi- 2015 other sandwiches, plus burger ll find all the Italian classics, 2 can cuisine. They say they 0 1 5 bowls, salads and seafood. such as lasagne, cannelloni, like the variety of its fresh and Customers give the restaurant eggplant Parmesan and tira- tasty choices. In addition to high marks for cleanliness misu at Carpaccio, but chef classic ceviche, the restaurant SERVICE and creating a family-friendly Chay Mendez keeps things recently added to its menu La atmosphere. The fresh ground lively with his weekly specials. Jolla ceviche, as well as ribs Window screen repair, beef, of course, is a big draw. Recent specials have included with three different kinds of knife sharpening & more 888 El Camino Real Menlo bruschetta with cherry toma- sauces, and a special side Park | (650) 322-1959 toes, arugula and burrata of orange rice. Owner Lionel cheese with prosciutto, and Diaz says the kitchen pays FRENCH RESTAURANT risotto with spring vegetables. close attention to prepara- Left Bank French brasserie, Another new addition, banana tion of meat and chicken, in downtown Menlo Park, is cream pie, is proving to be a and samples the food every even more popular with local big hit with diners, says Ciya, day to make sure the taste is diners since it expanded whose business partners are just right. 1010 Doyle St # 1, its outdoor sidewalk seat- Bob Columbo and Aaron Fer- Menlo Park | (650) 326-2501 ing. Opened in 1998, the er. 1120 Crane Street, Menlo restaurant was completely Park | (650) 322-1211 NEW RESTAURANT MENLO PARK HARDWARE remodeled in 2008. Classic JAPANESE RESTAURANT The award for favorite new brasserie items, such as steak restaurant goes to the Fire- 700 Santa Cruz Ave. Menlo Park frites, onion soup, cassoulet, According to General Man- house Bistro in Woodside. 650-325-2515 and escargot, are available, ager Lumi Gardner, a factor Owners LeeAnn and Bill Gil- however, since July 1 there is that makes Fuki Sushi stand bert have owned the building STORE HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 7:00pm a renewed emphasis on farm- out is its diverse menu. “Our Saturday 8:30am – 6:00pm, Sunday 9:00am – 5:30 pm to-table and organic products amazing chefs from Japan in Continued on next page July 22, 2015QTheAlmanacOnline.comQThe AlmanacQ23 BEST AUTO REPAIR Readers’ Choice 2015 Thank you ERS’ CH Almanac Readers D O A I

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Servicing European, Asian and domestic vehicles with the most qualiﬁed and trained ASE certiﬁed technicians using factory diagnostic Photo by Veronica Weber Woodside’s Firehouse Bistro is this year’s winner for favorite new restaurant. Owners Bill and LeeAnn and programming equipment. Gilbert have hired chef Nate Tauer, above, to prepare “high quality food at reasonable rates” and have decorated the historic fire station with an elegant but rustic touch. Continued from previous page Gilberts’ Lake County ranch. celebration. Handsome decor Since 1948 “We don’t have anything in the for many years, and when is only a small part of the freezer except our ice cream,” it became vacant recently, Pub’s success. The impec- Ms. Gilbert said. They have 4170 Alpine Road, Portola Valley 650-851-7442 decided to open their own cable food and professional been serving dinner only on restaurant. The two aren’t service make this one of the novices. They have had a Lake Tuesdays to Sundays, from 5 Bay Area’s highest rated res- [email protected] County restaurant for 12 years to 10 p.m., as well as private taurants. Fresh produce from and ran a hotel for 20 years. parties, but hope to soon start the restaurant’s 17-acre SMIP serving Sunday brunch. 2991 LeeAnn Gilbert says she Ranch in Woodside, as well Woodside Road, Woodside | thinks customers “are happy as high quality meat, fish and (650) 851-4988 Ela Lingerie would like to that we have high quality food ingredients, is prepared by at reasonable rates,” and also ROMANTIC executive chef Dmitry Elperin. thank our wonderful customers appreciate the restaurant’s RESTAURANT A recent menu offered such elegant, yet rustic decor with entrees as sesame crusted ERS’ CH D O a touch of whimsy. Chef Deep burgundy walls, white for voting us A I squab with seared fois gras

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keeps bringing the customers back. 3716 Florence St., Red- wood City | (650) 787-5239. PIZZA Applewood Pizza in Men- lo Park takes the Reader’s Choice award again for favorite pizza place. The Apple- wood menu has many options, including a lunch special of a personal pizza and drink for under $10. Customers like the variety of toppings, such as barbecue chicken, bell peppers, Canadian bacon, prawns and smoked salmon. Those who order a pre- made pizza have choices, too, including the Florentine pizza with marinated artichokes, mushrooms, bell peppers and fresh tomatoes. In addition to pizza and pasta, Apple- wood serves Hungarian food, such as Hungarian goulash and langos (Hungarian garlic bread). 1001 El Camino Real, Photo courtesy of Buck’s of Woodside Menlo Park | (650) 324-3486 Jamis MacNiven, who owns Buck’s of Woodside with his wife Margaret, poses with a stack of pancakes in front of some of the PLACE TO BUY MEAT, whimsical decor that has made the restaurant a stop for tour buses GROCERY STORE and this year’s winner for favorite place for breakfast. Shopping at Draeger’s has Continued from page 24 Dutch Goose has been in become a way of life for gen- Menlo Park forever, it recently up their cakes at the bakery, erations of local residents closed to make the restaurant says Chris. Marsh Manor, dating from 1955 when the completely ADA compliant 3716 Florence St., Redwood market first opened in a and just reopened on May City | (650) 363-2253 Quonset hut at 1010 Univer- 22. Owner Greg Stern says sity Drive. The family-owned the Goose took the opportu- BREAKFAST store features a vast selec- nity to add a pizza oven, and tion of everything from caviar The award for favorite break- started serving pizza in June. to corn flakes. “Shoppers fast place goes to Buck’s of “We could not have made the Woodside, the iconic Wood- improvements without the keep returning to the store side restaurant that may be support of the Beltramo family because of the freshness more famous for its decor (our landlord) and the exper- and high quality of the prod- than its food. “The secret to tise of Midglen Studios (Steve ucts. Because the store is Buck’s is our staff,” says Jamis Patrick) and County Restau- a small, locally owned and MacNiven, who owns the res- rant Supply (Scott Krampert),” operated company, we are taurant with his wife, Margaret. Mr. Stern said. 3567 Alameda probably best connected with “Some have been around so de las Pulgas | 854-3245 the local producers,” says long that they speak the local Richard Draeger, one of the Indian language. The food ICE CREAM, 10 children of the late Frank is good, sure, but the other FROZEN YOGURT Draeger. (Frank was the son side of the equation is the Queen Bee, winner of the of founder Gustave Draeger.) customers. People like to be Readers’ Choice award in “There are five of us who work with other people having fun. the ice cream/frozen yogurt here on an everyday basis,” THANK YOU FOR Oh, and the babies. In almost category, serves some of the says Richard. Some of the 25 years we have never had a Bay Area’s finest ice cream, next generation is also work- VOTING US #1 SALON bad baby.” Breakfast is served including Marianne’s from ing in the business, the fourth Monday through Friday until Santa Cruz, which has been generation to do so. The meat FOR A THIRD YEAR! 11 a.m. and weekends and made since 1958, says owner and fish department is staffed holidays until 2:30 p.m. 3062 DeAndra Axlund. “We’re an with trained butchers, who Woodside Road, Woodside | old fashioned mom and pop are happy to give extra ser- (650) 851-8010 shop,” he says. Among items vice, such as cubing beef for offered by Queen Bee are ice HAMBURGERS a stew or splitting ham hocks. cream sandwiches, malts, “That’s something you don’t The award for favorite ham- banana splits and ice cream see much of these days,” burger goes to The Dutch filled cupcakes, to name a few. Richard Draeger says. 1010 Woodside, CA • (650) 851-1150 • olivehillsalon.com Goose, a Menlo Park institu- Besides the sweets, he says, University Drive, Menlo Park tion for decades. While the the family-friendly environment | (650) 324-7700 26QThe AlmanacQTheAlmanacOnline.comQJuly 22, 2015 Readers’ Choice 2015

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Continued from page 27 tas, olive oils, vinegars, cook- Murphy, the takeout manager. “Most of our customers are es (such as The Godfather) ies and canned goods. 1453 with us for many, many years,” that keeps people coming Woodside Road, Redwood City | (650) 369 4235 she said. Over the past 30 back for more, she says. years, the menu has stayed Besides sandwiches, Wood- TAKEOUT “pretty much the same,” a side Deli offers products it characteristic that will apply to makes, such as pasta sauces, It’s the speed, quality, con- the restaurant’s menus for the raviolis and salads. The deli sistency and cleanliness that foreseeable future, she said. sells a variety of imported keep customers coming back 630 Menlo Ave., Menlo Park meats, cheeses, wines, pas- to Su Hong To-Go, said Heidi | (650) 322-4631 Service

AUTO REPAIR The recognition for favorite auto repair shop for 2015 goes to Portola Valley Garage, a specialist in the repair of Euro- pean vehicles. In an online tes- timonial, a BMW owner called the management “knowledgeable, straight-shooters and a pleasure to work with.” Owner Tom Ramies says the garage is now a dealer for Bosch auto- motive parts and for Dinan, a maker of performance parts Photo courtesy of Portola Valley Garage for BMW vehicles. 4170 Alpine Owner Tom Ramies says his Portola Valley Garage, winner for favorite Road, Portola Valley | (650) auto repair shop, specializes in repair of European vehicles and also 851-7442 carries parts by Bosch and Dinan. BARBER client is what keeps them loy- DAY SPA al. Clients say he leaves them The award for day spa goes to Some clients of Moses Hair- feeling refreshed, polished , winner of the Read- Sense in the Rosewood Sand styling and confident about their ers’ Choice award in the Bar- Hill hotel complex. The natural appearance. What he’s most ber category, refer to Moses surroundings of the spa, with proud of, he says, is the differ- Moreno as the “hair magi- gardens and views of the San- ence he makes in the lives of cian” and even their personal ta Cruz Mountains, make this his clients and the friendships “therapist.” His hair-grooming a popular destination for local process and attention to detail he builds along the way. 1110 residents. In operation since is what he is known for, but his Crane St, Menlo Park | (650) personality and care for each 322-8822. Continued on page 30

Photo courtesy of Moses Hairstyling Moses Moreno (right) in his Crane Street shop, Moses Hairstyling, the winner in the favorite barber category. He says he is most proud of the difference he makes in the lives of his clients.

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Continued from page 28 Choice award. Often you have categories: fitness classes, to go to several places to get 2009, the spa has 13 treat- gym and yoga. Manager Come Visit us at the gown fitted properly, repair ment rooms and men’s and Libby Shelton says customers 2550 El Camino Real women’s locker rooms, each the moth hole in your blazer like the tight-knit community with a relaxation area, wet and get your laundry and dry of participants who take its Just South of Woodside Road lounge and outdoor courtyard cleaning done. Ladera Clean- classes, which range from with whirlpool. At the center ers, located in the Ladera Pilates and Zumba to various of the spa, a co-ed relaxation Country Shopper mall, does levels of yoga. Studio Rincon lounge opens into a courtyard it all, from simple laundry to continues to add classes to Thank you for voting us #1 with a fountain. Sense spa alterations and re-weaving. its schedule, including a new has a Duet Suite with out- Locals who have been using boot camp class at 6:30 a.m. door garden and whirlpool, Ladera Cleaners for years say for those who want an all- they started because of the movement studio with group body workout. There are dif- location but stayed because “Best Chinese fitness classes, and hair and ferent levels of fitness classes of the service. 3130 Alpine nail salons. The fitness center based on the participant’s age Road, Portola Valley | (650) offers a fitness and wellness and condition. For the youth, suite from Technogym 2825 854-2291 Restaurant!” there are summer camps Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park | S’ C and fall dance classes start- ER H (650) 561-1500 FITNESS CLASSES, D O I GYM, YOGA ing the day after Labor Day. A C

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Continued from page 30 FLORIST, NURSERY The choice of Almanac readers in 2015 in two catego- In heaven there is paradise,p ries — florist and nursery is Ladera Garden & Gifts, on Earth Su Hong! located in the Ladera Coun- try Shopper mall. Co-owner Mercedes Navarro attributes the popularity of her business to a combination of a variety of plants and gifts, excellent service and hard- working employees with good attitudes. The store’s appeal may also have something to do with a continuous influx of new items, Ms. Navarro said. “Maybe that’s part of it,” she Thank You said. “You don’t see (the new items) in other places.” 3130 to the readers for voting us again. Alpine Road, Suite 380, Por- tola Valley | (650) 854-3850 2007 2008 2009 HAIR SALON Olive Hill Salon has been

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A C E E BOOKSTORE 2014 R 9LK^VVK*P[` Even though Kepler’s Books 2015 has traditionally won the top :[HUMVYK:OVWWPUN*LU[LY Readers’ Choice prize in the bookstore category, the adage 7HSV(S[V “Some things never change” would be greatly off the mark 2 0 4 1 ___[QOWVI[KWU when speaking about this Photo courtesy of Shady Lane Menlo Park institution. “We Alice Deutscher, owner of Shady Lane, says that although the store has are gradually and successfully been in Menlo Park only since March, it was in Palo Alto for 40 years, transforming Kepler’s from a which may help to explain why it won in two categories. traditional for-profit bookstore into a membership-driven named it a first time winner adding green and environ- institution with a mission of in both Boutique and Gift & mentally friendly products, Thank you deepening literacy and pro- Novelty categories. “We were including tiles of natural stone, viding cultural enrichment for in business in Palo Alto for 40 cork floors and natural wool our community,” says Praveen years and have a wonderful carpets. Customers appre- for voting Madan, Kepler’s community following,” says owner Alice ciate, too, that Mr. Perez is engagement officer. “This year Deutscher. The shop is now all-local. He not only runs his Ladera Garden we completed a successful housed an an octagon build- business in Menlo Park, he nonprofit pilot program to ing in Sharon Heights Shop- lives there, too. His aim, he organize literary events and ping Center. “A customer told says, is to continue to provide and Gifts! donate books at all seven us about the space and when the level of “good old fash- public schools in East Palo I saw it I knew in my heart it ioned” customer service that Alto and Belle Haven, and was for us,” says Alice. The has been the store’s hallmark Best reached over 1,300 students,” shop features 15 artists who for more than 20 years. 905 Ladera he says. Another exciting only sell at Shady Lane. Items El Camino Real, Menlo Park | change: The store is hosting also come from all over the (650) 305-1099 a weekly radio show in part- the world. Handmade gift Nursery, FRAME SHOP Garden nership with journalist Angie items include jewelry, ceram- Coiro, who interviews a range ics, glass, woodworking and University Art, a family- and of authors. It’s also develop- textiles. “Our gifts are beauti- owned business that started Florist ing a monthly book subscrip- fully wrapped and we wel- in 1948, has this motto: “Real tion service. Its new nonprofit come returns. We also have people available to assist you old fashioned layaway,” says Gifts events organization “has a with all your needs.” UArt, as & Garden stellar events program lined up Alice. 325 Sharon Park Drive, it calls itself, has become a for the fall” with Meg Clayton, Menlo Park | (650) 321-1099 center for all things creative. Adam Johnson, David Shields FLOOR COVERINGS It has a broad selection of Supply Store! and others, Mr. Madan says. frames, from pre-made to 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo The award goes to Menlo custom, and from wood to Park | (650) 324-4321 Flooring and Design, owned acrylic. It offers numerous ERS’ CH 3130 Alpine Road D O by Eugene Perez, who says I

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Continued from previous page ers’ Choice award. The busi- a custom fit for all women in a veterinarian, sitter or trainer. in which we feature produce ness, which has involved all walks of life. They have a The store hosts rescue groups tips, tips for healthy living, spe- plies for sale at discounts to three generations of the Flegel return clientele who say they and shelters, and helps with cials (and) recipes,” Ms. Abad teachers and students. “If it’s family, has been in business enjoy the relaxing and elegant adoptions and in finding tem- creative,” UArt posts on its notes. And, she says, there 61 years, since its founding atmosphere and the personal porary and permanent homes website, “it’s here.” 2550 El are free items with an in-store in 1954. The store’s quality service. This year Ela Lingerie for animals. 777 Santa Cruz Camino Real, Redwood City purchase of $30 or more,” 39 products, including prestige is expanding its selection Ave., Menlo Park | (650) 325- | (650) 328-3500 Stanford Shopping Center, furniture lines such as as with hard-to-find smaller and 7387 180 El Camino Real, Palo HARDWARE STORE Stickley, Baker, Marge Carson unique sizes not easily found Alto | (650) 329-1340 and Brown Jordan, attracts elsewhere. 1139 Chestnut St., PRODUCE The favorite hardware of Alma- not only Silicon Valley titans, Menlo Park | (650) 796-0768 Almanac readers regularly SPECIALTY STORE nac readers participating in but a world-wide clientele head to Sigona’s Farmers the Readers’ Choice poll is for both home and office fur- PET STORE Beltramo’s Wines and Spir- Market when they want the its has again risen to the top Menlo Park Ace Hardware. nishings. Professional interior For 23 consecutive years, The freshest vegetables and fruit “We try to be helpful and solve designers are available to help of our readers’ list for favorite Pet Place in Menlo Park has on their table. And not only specialty store. The store was problems,” says owner and shoppers find exactly what been the pet store of choice fresh, but sourced. “We go founded in 1882 by Giovanni store manager Vasile Oros. they are looking for. 870 Santa for Almanac readers. The the extra mile by writing on all Beltramo, who immigrated to “That’s the first goal. Some- Cruz Ave., Menlo Park | (650) store that goes the extra mile our signage where the prod- the area from the Piemonte times we succeed, sometimes 326-9661 for animals and their human uct was grown and who the region of Italy about two not so good, but we try.” companions has operated farmer is,” says Sigona’s Maria LINGERIE WEAR Coming soon: a handyman just fine for years without a Abad. But Sigona’s offers years earlier. It’s been in the area for services such as fix- Co-owners Marcia De Lima website but is about to launch more than produce: There family ever since, with Giovan- ing window screens, sharpen- and Dave Nagel of Ela one, says Marc Macy, who are olive oils, artisan cheeses, ni’s grandchildren and great- ing knives and “advice, always Lingerie in Menlo Park have owns the business with his wines, and microbrews, as grandchildren keeping the advice,” on home improve- created a full-service boutique wife Lynn. The address will be well as cut flowers. Too busy doors open and the shelves ments, Mr. Oros says. 700 that carries a wide selection www.thepetplacemenlopark. to drop by one of the stores stocked with wine, beer and Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park of lingerie and sleepwear. com. Meanwhile, for Internet at the Stanford Shopping spirits from around the world. | 325-2515 As Ms. De Lima explains, kicks, try out its Facebook Center or on Middlefield Road The store has wine tastings women’s figures, styles and page at thepetplacemenlo- in Redwood City? There’s an every Saturday from 2:30 to HOME DECOR needs change over the years. park. In addition to its wide online store, where you can 5:30 p.m., and beer tasting & FURNISHINGS What was fine in some years selection of pet products, The order dried fruit, nuts, olive generally every other Friday For 23 years, the Almanac’s no longer fits, is out of style Pet Place offers service and oils, balsamic vinegars and from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 1540 readers have given Flegel’s or may lack comfort now. advice, from finding the right more for shipping. “Also, we El Camino Real, Menlo Park | Home Furnishings a Read- Ela Lingerie aims to provide diet to referring a customer to have a bi-weekly newsletter (650) 325-2806 Thank you for voting us Best Bakery and Best Dessert

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If you Campbell, CA 95008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME business under the fictitious business 111, Redwood City, CA 94061, County JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT wish to learn whether your sale date JEHAD SHAMIYA STATEMENT name or names listed above on N/A. of San Mateo (ALM July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015) has been postponed, and, if applicable, 1696 Skyline Blvd. File No.: 266013 I declare that all information in this Registered Owner(s): Balsam Brands Inc., NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. the rescheduled time and date for the Burlingame, CA 94010 The following person (persons) is (are) statement is true and correct. (A regis- 50 Woodside Plaza, Suite 111, Redwood CA-14-651639-CL Order No.: 140102490 sale of this property, you may call 800- This business is conducted by: doing business as: trant who declares as true information City, CA 94061, Delaware YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED 280-2832 for information regarding the Co-Partners. Walk In Her Shoes Party Planner, located which he or she knows to be false is This business is conducted by: a OF TRUST DATED 10/8/1997. UNLESS trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web The registrant commenced to transact at 1000 National Ave 348, San Bruno, CA guilty of a crime.) corporation. YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR site http://www.qualityloan.com , using business under the fictitious business 94066, San Mateo County. Signature of Registrant: The registrant commenced to transact PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC the file number assigned to this foreclo- name(s) listed above on 06/24/2015. Registered owner(s): Thomas Harman, Chief Executive Officer business under the fictitious business SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION sure by the Trustee: CA-14-651639-CL This statement was filed with the XOCHILT CHAVEZ This statement was filed with the name or names listed above on N/A. OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING . Information about postponements County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo 1000 National Ave. #348 County Clerk of SAN MATEO COUNTY I declare that all information in this AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT that are very short in duration or that County on June 24, 2015. San Bruno, CA 94066 on July 3, 2015. statement is true and correct. (A regis- A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the occur close in time to the scheduled (ALM July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015) This business is conducted by: An Notice - In accordance with subdivision trant who declares as true information highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check sale may not immediately be reflected Individual. (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name in the telephone information or on the ORANGE MEDIA which he or she knows to be false is drawn on a state or national bank, check The registrant commenced to transact Statement generally expires at the end Internet Web site. The best way to verify FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME guilty of a crime.) drawn by state or federal credit union, business under the fictitious business of five years from the date on which postponement information is to attend STATEMENT Signature of Registrant: or a check drawn by a state or federal name(s) listed above on N/A. it was filed in the Office of the County the scheduled sale. The undersigned File No.: M-265834 Thomas Harman, Chief Executive savings and loan association, or savings This statement was filed with the Clerk. Except, as provided in subdivision Trustee disclaims any liability for any The following person (persons) is (are) Officer association, or savings bank specified in County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo (b) of Section 17920, where it expires incorrectness of the property address doing business as: This statement was filed with the Section 5102 to the Financial Code and County on July 9, 2015. 40 days after any change in the facts or other common designation, if any, Orange Media, located at 136 Trinity County Clerk of SAN MATEO COUNTY on authorized to do business in this state, (ALM July 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 2015) set forth in the statement pursuant to shown herein. If no street address or Lane, Portola Valley, CA 94028, San June 25, 2015. will be held by duly appointed trustee. Section 17913 other than a change in Notice - In accordance with subdivision The sale will be made, but without other common designation is shown, (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name covenant or warranty, expressed or directions to the location of the prop- Statement generally expires at the end implied, regarding title, possession, or erty may be obtained by sending a of five years from the date on which encumbrances, to pay the remaining written request to the beneficiary within it was filed in the Office of the County principal sum of the note(s) secured 10 days of the date of first publication Clerk. Except, as provided in subdivision by the Deed of Trust, with interest and of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee (b) of Section 17920, where it expires late charges thereon, as provided in the is unable to convey title for any rea- 40 days after any change in the facts note(s), advances, under the terms of son, the successful bidder’s sole and set forth in the statement pursuant to the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, exclusive remedy shall be the return Section 17913 other than a change in charges and expenses of the Trustee of monies paid to the Trustee, and the the residence address of a registered for the total amount (at the time of the successful bidder shall have no further We handle all your owner. A New Fictitious Business Name initial publication of the Notice of Sale) recourse. If the sale is set aside for any Statement must be filed before the reasonably estimated to be set forth reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be LEGAL expiration. below. The amount may be greater on entitled only to a return of the deposit The filing of this statement does not of the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT paid. The Purchaser shall have no fur- itself authorize the use in this state of TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT ther recourse against the Mortgagor, a Fictitious Business Name in violation DUE. Trustor(s): THOMAS G. SUTTON the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s publishing needs of the rights of another under Federal, AND SUSAN G. SUTTON, HUSBAND Attorney. If you have previously been State, or Common Law (See Section AND WIFE Recorded: 10/29/1997 as discharged through bankruptcy, you 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Instrument No. 97-139570 of Official may have been released of personal •NOTICES OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE Code). Records in the office of the Recorder of liability for this loan in which case this MARK CHURCH, COUNTY CLERK SAN MATEO County, California; Date of letter is intended to exercise the note SAN MATEO COUNTY Sale: 8/25/2015 at 1:00PM Place of Sale: holders right’s against the real prop- •PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES BY: GLENN S. CHANGTIN, At the Marshall St. Entrance of the San erty only. As required by law, you are Deputy Clerk Mateo County Courthouse, Southern hereby notified that a negative credit • TRUSTEE’S SALE Branch Hall of Justice & Records, 400 report reflecting on your credit record 997 All Other Legals County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063 may be submitted to a credit report Amount of unpaid balance and other agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of • RESOLUTIONS AMENDED your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE charges: $236,732.25 The purported property address is: 1827 EDGEWOOD BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR • BID NOTICES OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY LANE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 071-122-110-1 NOTICE TO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE OF SAN MATEO USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality • LIEN SALE Case No.: CIV533087 POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For Petitioner: DAVID TODD HOLLAND filed should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. NON SALE information only Sale Line: a petition with this court for a decree 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. changing names as follows: You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: DAVID TODD HOLLAND to TODD DAVID (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan HOLLAND. at a trustee auction does not automati- cally entitle you to free and clear owner- Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-651639-CL THE COURT ORDERS that all persons IDSPub #0087330 7/22/2015 7/29/2015 interested in this matter appear before ship of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned 8/5/2015 this court at the hearing indicated ALM below to show cause, if any, why the off may be a junior lien. If you are the 223-6578 petition for change of name should not highest bidder at the auction, you are FILING YOUR FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME be granted. Any person objecting to the or may be responsible for paying off all STATEMENT? We Offer Professional Help. name changes described above must liens senior to the lien being auctioned ALMANAC • 223-6578. 46QThe AlmanacQTheAlmanacOnline.comQJuly 22, 2015 Stanford Express Care

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