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City Council Votes to Approve Boat COUNCIL CORNER Rental and to Support Bowditch Plan Bay Area – Part 2 Bond Measure This article is the follow on to coverage of the “Plan Bay Area.” City Council Approves by Councilmember Art Kiesel Contract With Edgewater n the Draft Environmental Impact Marine to Rent Boats on Report (EIR), there is a section on the Lagoon IGlobal Climate Change. It is noted that Parks and Recreation Director, we can experience “sea level rise and Kevin Miller, appeared increased storm surge during the latter before the City Council and half of the 20th century.” recommended that the Council It goes on to state that there are pass a resolution approving a projections of a sea level rise of seven contract with Edgewater LLC to 23 inches by the end of the century. to rent electric boats on the I have listened to presentations and one Lagoon. The resolution would in particular from the Bay Conservation allow Edgewater to exclusively and Development Commission (BCDC) but the increased housing as well? operate a concession which suggesting that we should prepare for a The water life cycle starts with snow in the provides a non-captained sea level rise of 4 feet by the end of this winter months landing on the mountain electric boat rental program century. The San Francisco Bay has 1,000 tops. It then melts slowly during the spring on the Foster City lagoon. They miles of shoreline and it would be a very and the runoff is captured in dammed will be allowed to park up to costly task to construct levies along the valleys and reservoirs for later use. We three boats at Leo Ryan Park shoreline of the entire Bay. I have been have essentially used the snowpack near the Bocci Ball Courts. unable to locate where in the Plan any as mother-nature’s reservoir. There has Miller explained that this mitigation or the cost of constructing such been a segment of our population that location was chosen so that a large system is addressed. would rather see the elimination of the views from the Rec Center There is also a very small section in the dams in favor of the restoration of Open and the Lagoon Room will EIR that addresses water supply. The EIR Space. However, with global warming not be blocked by the rental notes, “Changes in local rainfall, salt approaching, precipitation levels should boats. The location where water intrusion, sea water flooding the continue but in the form of rain, not snow. the boats will be parked is delta, and a reduced Sierra snowpack can Snow will fall only at the higher elevations pictured here. There would be The rental location will utilize the existing cleats for up to 3 vessels all threaten the Bay Area’s water supply.” and with warmer temperatures, the snow no permanent facility as the next to the aluminum seawall and artificial turf between the central The Plan has projections for San Mateo melt will happen sooner and faster. With rental boats would be brought door and the eastern door on the water side of the recreation County for over 100,000 new jobs which more water to capture and store in a on site each day. There will center. No tie-ups in front of the lagoon room windows (concrete will require about 58,000 additional shorter period of time, where will we store be many safety procedures seawall) housing units. Where will the water come the water until we are ready to use it? that Edgewater will need to Up to three boats may be moored waiting for renter. from to supply not only existing housing concluded on page 3 concluded on page 2

Back to School Information For Bowditch Middle School Maze Day is Set for This Week in a confused environment. But thanks 7th Graders need to go Thursday, August Immunizations to the work of the PTA and Bowditch’s 22, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; and AZE DAY is the day that parents All 7th and 8th graders need to have TDAP administrative personnel, the process has need to turn in completed forms 8th Graders need to go Thursday, August vaccinations before they start school. become much improved over the years. for students entering or returning 22, from 12:00 am - 2:00 pm M Parents need to visit the school’s website First Day of School Information to Bowditch. Parents and students can If you forget to turn in your forms, your also get prepared for the coming school and download the needed forms and turn The first day of school for Bowditch is student can turn them in on the first day year. Students will have their picture them in on Maze Day. Actually, there Wednesday, August 28th. This will be a of school. Please remember that many taken for their school IDs and you are now two Maze Days and here is the full day of school and it will run from 8:25 of the people staffing MAZE DAY are PTA can purchase locks, agendas, and PE schedule: am to 3:00 pm. The normal, Wednesday members and other parents, so please uniforms. We’re betting that the name 6th Graders need to go on Wednesday, minimum day schedule will start the be patient and remember that they are Maze Day is because the experience was August 21 (Today!!), from 9:00 am - 12:00 volunteers. akin to a mouse running through a maze pm concluded on page 2 NEWS & EVENTS New Bus Information For the New School Year Limited Bus Service Available From the San Mateo High School District

or the 2013-2014 School Year, School information, CLICK HERE or contact about 4.5 percent. Some routes that serve service to San Francisco only offered bus service is available to and from Student Services (650) 312-7341. GET schools will be renumbered to make the on weekdays during the peak-hour/ FAragon, Hillsdale and San Mateo ON THE BUS! system less confusing. Other than the peak-direction. High Schools from the Foster City area route number, the service will remain the SAMTRANS Announces Route Route 17 will serve Pacifica seven days a only. School bus service is also available to same. Information on which routes serve Changes That Will Impact Students week. Route 120 will run more frequently and from Peninsula High School from San schools throughout the county is available For The New School Year on Sunday. Route 140 will be extended to Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, Millbrae at www.samtrans.com/schools. and San Bruno. If your student has an IEP Following adoption of the SamTrans serve the airport’s free Airtran stop. For a summary of all August route changes, through Special Education he or she may Service Plan in May 2013, SamTrans Route 359 will be discontinued including the new route numbers go to the be eligible for transportation at no charge staff immediately began to work on following webpage: Route 281 will operate every 15 minutes through that program. Please contact the implementing the changes. To ensure on weekdays; service will be removed Special Education Department at (650) customers can benefit as soon as possible, http://www.samtrans.com/Assets/ from some areas. Route 296 will run every 558-2260 to confirm your students Special some changes are occurring now in August SamTrans/SCHEDULESand 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 Education transportation. 2013, with the balance of the changes For a complete timetable list of all August minutes on Saturday. Parents who choose to have their students taking place in January 2014. route changes, including the new route Some of the routing changes may require travel to and/or from school on a school Information about the changes will be numbers, go to http://www.samtrans.com/ customers to take alternate routes or bus must purchase a School Bus Sticker, provided with written material onboard schedulesandmaps/timetables.html transit, such as BART or Muni. To assist which is good for the whole 13/14 buses and through announcements on the Changes effective on Jan. 26, 2014 with planning your trip and finding school year and needs to be attached to bus using the public address and electronic alternatives, call our SamTrans Customer the student’s school ID card in order to message systems. Another good source of The changes taking place in January 2014 Service Center at 1-800-660-4287 (TTY be valid, or a Monthly School Bus Pass. information is through the SAMTRANS represent a wide range of adjustments to only 650-508-6448). For more information on the School Bus Facebook and Twitter accounts. the rest of the SamTrans system. These Stickers and Monthly School Bus Passes, include increasing how often a bus runs For Students Biking or Walking to Changes That Took Effect on Aug. 11, and for application forms, please see on some routes and realigning routes on a School below. 2013 few routes to servicing the college of San If you are biking or walking to Bowditch, Routes 390 and 391 will be replaced Mateo from the Coastside and introducing For School Bus Sticker and Monthly School the School District’s map should provides by Route ECR, which will run every 15 two alternative service pilot projects. A Bus Pass information, please call Pam you with routes that you can safely take minutes between the Palo Alto Transit few changes to note are: Chavez at (650) 558- 2204. For bus route to school. Remember that parents are Center and the Daly City BART Station. information, please call Dan Dobbins at Route KX will operate between Redwood ultimately responsible for the safety of This change will eliminate stops at the (650) 558-2440. City and San Bruno BART, via the San their children. San Bruno and South San Francisco Francisco International Airport, with Free Bus Service From Foster City to BART stations, as well as service into College Park Elementary School San Francisco. Alternative service into EXCITING NEWS! Free bus transportation San Francisco for Route 391 customers is will now be available to students living available on Route 292, Route KX (peak- in Foster City who attend College Park hour only), Muni 14, BART and Caltrain. Elementary for both the Mandarin Route ECR currently operates on weekends Immersion and GATE programs beginning every 20 minutes. This improved service in the 2013-14 school year. For more has generated a ridership increase of

Council Corner... Plan Bay Area

With the move toward Environmental is to be focused along the transportation Sustainability that includes water corridor, then how will that affect the conservation, we have seen higher costs schools? Schools already located in for water and that trend will probably close proximity to the population could continue. Identifying alternative water experience overcrowding while those sources has been an issue we on the City farther away could be less crowded. Council have been watching for many Real estate in San Mateo County is an years. Desalination has been identified expensive proposition. Purchasing land as a possible solution and continues to and building additional schools would be investigated for feasibility. Five of the be a tremendous hardship to already Bay Area’s largest water agencies, which financially strapped school districts that includes the San Francisco Public Utilities face paying off debt from bonds from prior Commission (SFPUC), are working years. Is there a reason that schools are not together to determine the possibility part of the Plan? of a regional alternative water supply. There are several other questions that However, this endeavor is not spelled out would need addressing before the Plan nor does it seem to be identified in the can be successful. One of the phrases Plan. from the Plan Bay Area website contains We are able to find projections on the following phrase: “Housing and its population growth that, given my personal connection to transportation and jobs is experience with Bay Area growth and San key to strong, prosperous communities.” Mateo County in particular, seem not Jobs, housing, and transportation are not unreasonable. The Plan is calling for new the only elements to a successful plan, housing development to take place along but to go into such great detail about the main transportation corridors and these three without addressing the issues in San Mateo County that equates to El I addressed above seems to be a “partial” Camino Real and tracks of Caltrain. Plan. I would think that a long range plan However, I do see population growth by affecting 7 million people and 101 cities, age groups and focusing in on the 0-24 would have addressed other important age group, I do not see a more granular issues with as much detail. breakdown of this age group, like the I would appreciate your comments on New Family Learning Groups Focus 0-18 age group, the ones of school age. If this and other issues by emailing me at the majority of the additional population [email protected] or 650-573-7359. on Jewish Perspectives on Food PJCC and Kevah learning groups to explore food justice

Back to School How do we balance enjoying great food Guided by Jewish texts and an outstanding following week. Students first period class Children who will be starting Transitional while recognizing that people— even educator, participants will explore some assignments will be posted on the office Kindergarten and Kindergarten in the here in our own community—go to bed of Judaism’s most fascinating ideas about windows on Tuesday, August 27th at 4:00 fall and their parents are invited to the hungry every night? How do we help our food and deepen their understanding of pm. Kindergarten Orientation. To be held on children bring mindfulness and gratitude tikkun olam (repairing the world) and to every meal? tzedakah (charity). Interfaith families are Important Back to School Dates for Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m, in the Kindergarten classrooms welcome and no previous background Foster City Elementary School These are just a few of the questions being at Audubon School, 841 Gull Ave., Foster posed by the Peninsula Jewish Community knowledge is necessary. Mon 8/26, 7 pm - PTA Board Meeting City. Center (PJCC) and Kevah. As part of an Families with children ages 4 – 12 who Tue, 8/27, 2 pm - Kindergarten orientation Class lists will be posted. innovative new partnership between the are interested in this unique opportunity PJCC in Foster City and the Berkley-based to learn, grow, and connect, may contact Tue, 8/27, 4 pm - Kickoff day Meet your child’s teacher and see the organization, Kevah, family learning Lea Policoff, Kevah Groups Coordinator, at Wed, 8/28 - First day of school, FULL DAY classroom. groups are forming this fall to address 650.378.2778 or [email protected]. The Jewish approaches to food, hunger, and PJCC is located at 800 Foster City Blvd. in Wed, 8/28, 8:05 am - PTA Welcome Refreshments will be provided by the PTA. social justice. In a relaxed, comfortable Foster City. To learn more about the PJCC, Coffee @ MPR Wednesday, August 28, 2013 is the first setting, groups will attend six sessions visit www.pjcc.org or call 650.212.PJCC Audubon’s 2013 Kindergarten Orientation day of school for all students with other families in their community. (7522).

PAGE 2 Foster City Islander August 21, 2013 NEWS & EVENTS Millbrae Celebrates 43rd Annual Labor Day Weekend Festival, The “Last Blast of Summer” Massive Crowds Expected for Stellar Lineup of Music, Art, Food and Mardi Gras-Style Fun he festive spirit and flavor of the “Big lineup includes The Unauthorized Rolling selection of exceptional wines, refreshing 200’ zip-line, ultra thrilling bungee jump Easy” is coming to the Bay Area! Stones, Petty Theft, The Houserockers, The margaritas and mojitos, and tasty and super fun Waterballerz –– a lineup TFor some sun-splashed, Mardi Gras- Kevin Russell Band, Fito Reinoso, The Reed microbrews. The popular Cantina, a of activities sure to keep youngsters style fun this Labor Day weekend, head to Fromer Band, Loudin’ Cleer, Glitterface, shaded oasis to sit down and take a break, mesermerized! lively, pulsating downtown Millbrae for Guy Palazzolo and HeartStrings Music. returns to host the “Classically Cool Car Makers of artisan specialty foods will be the city’s annual big bash –– the Art & Show” featuring vintage touring cars, Buyers and browsers will find thousands of on-hand with gourmet fudge, premium Wine Festival, August 31-September custom hot rods, sleek sports cars, and handcrafted items in well-stocked booths olive oil, family recipe dips, spices, 1. Every year, the last unofficial weekend super cool low riders along with live music covering several city blocks. Meet 250 sauces, garlic mushrooms, stuffed olives, of summer brings massive crowds to this and a Microbrew Tasting Tent featuring exceptional artists and craftmakers –– mustards, pickled garlic, green beans and peninsula city, that could easily serve as a delicious seasonal brews from a dozen offering great variety and price points asparagus, fruit butters, marinades, grilling typical small town movie set, for the Bay small craft brewers. to satisfy every budget –– on hand with sauces, pasta, biscotti, curds and scone Area’s biggest Labor Day weekend bash, their latest creations. Featuring original The Kids’ Stage features the return of the mixes, exotic jams and jellies, honey and transforming its charming downtown work in sculpture, paintings, photography, hugely successful Streets Filled With Talent honey products, butters and chutneys, streets into a resplendent sea of people glass, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, leather, Music and Dance Showcase starring almond toffee and brownies among the and colorful tents. wood, metal and mixed media, the sensational young performers on stage mouth-watering offerings to sample and Presented by the Millbrae Chamber of festival is considered among the top art strutting their showstoping stuff in this buy. Commerce, the festival is the “Last Blast of shows in the Bay Area. Vases, flatware, Millbrae’s Got Talent-style showcase. The festival runs August 31-September 1, Summer” with two days of sensational live clocks, dishes, wall and table decorations, Action-packed Kids’ Playland will 2013 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m on Broadway music, gorgeous handcrafted work by 250 paperweights, stained and beveled glass, fascinate kids with an abundance of (one block west of El Camino Real) of America’s top artists and craftmakers, etchings, sculptures, photography, oil amazing amusements. Among the exciting between Victoria and Meadow Glen. Free fabulous food and drink, a microbrew and watercolor paintings, beadwork, attractions are face painting and temporary round trip shuttle service will be available tasting tent, the “Classically Cool Car gold and silver jewelry, vests, handbags, tattoos, Mobile Rock’s 24-foot climbing from the Millbrae BART/Caltrain station Show”, an organic and green products hats, wallets, footwear, windchimes, and wall, train rides, the Great Crab Grab, every 20 minutes. Admission is free. For showcase, artisan specialty foods, home waterfalls are among the one-of-a-kind jump-crazed inflatibles, an incredible information, call 650-697-7324 or check and garden exhibits, health and wellness items available. assortment of ultra thrilling carnival out www.miramarevents.com displays, and tons of fun for kids. The Festival eateries will be dishing up hearty rides plus the debut of the awesome festival takes place on Broadway (1 block servings of fresh, grilled corn-on-the-cob, west of El Camino Real) between Victoria garlic fries, teriyaki chicken, beef and pork and Meadow Glen. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 skewers, spring rolls, chow mein, made- COMMUNITY CALENDAR p.m. both days. Admission is free. to-order crepes, spiced beef and lamb The dynamic music lineup features nine gyros, corn dogs, “Silly Spuds” potato Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 7:00 pm, August 28, 2013 10:15 -6:00 pm big name bands playing a wide-ranging spirals, Philly cheesesteaks, giant “bad ass” Foster City Library, The New Common Seymour Marine Discovery Center Senior mix of 70’s disco, hip-hop, 80’s pop sausages, key lime/pesto calamari, gyros, Application for Colleges at Foster City Trip to Santa Cruz - includes lunch. classics, 90’s party music, R&B, soul, funk, kettle corn, frozen yogurt, smoothies and Libra… Presented by Elizabeth Stone Contact Senior Rec Center for more rock and roll, swing and jazz –– sure to be a coffee drinks. Ph.D. real treat for music lovers. The blockbuster information Complementing the food will be a August 24, 2013 Ongoing Senior Programs Leo Ryan Park, Relay for Life Senior Meals Program: City Council... Boat & Bond Measure 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 11:30am (Reservation required.) follow. The rental boats are only allowed Superintendent Dr. Cindy Simms about the to operate in certain areas on the lagoon. possibility that students from San Mateo will be brought into Foster City schools. If you have an item that you would like us to include in our community calendar, Miller also explained that the agreement Dr Simms explained that the question of with Edgewater Marine will run from please send it to [email protected] and we will try to include it. equity has come up in assigning student September 1, 2013 to December 31, from certain areas in San Mateo to the 2016. However, the City may cancel different schools within San Mateo. Simms LEGAL DOCUMENTS PLUS the contract without cause upon 30 explained that one member of the District days notice. The concession agreement Non-Attorney document preparation: Board has asked if this is done within requires Edgewater to pay 7% of the San Mateo, why shouldn’t we consider Divorce, Living Trust, Corporations, Probate, Change gross receipts to the City. The projected of Personal Name, Fictitious Business Name, Notary moving students from San Mateo to Foster annual revenue for Edgewater Marine LLC Public City. Simms explained that this could not for the electric boat rental concession is happen now, as there is no room in the Jeri Blatt, LDA #11 $50,000. As such, the City will expect Foster City Schools. However, if the bond Registered & Bonded tp receive approximately $3,500 a year. passes the district will pick up 150,000 Parks and Recreation Department staff 650-574-2087 new seats with the redesign of Bowditch will provide City Council with a program legaldocumentsplus.com and the reopening of Knowles Elementary update upon the completion of six months School in San Mateo. Simms said that of operations. “I am not an attorney, I can only provide self at that point, a discussion about such a help services at your specific direction.” The resolution passed by a 5 - 0 vote. plan would occur and another citizen City Passes a Resolution Supporting committee would be needed. the $130 Million Bowditch Bond During the discussion, Councilman Herb TED ROSS Bonded & Insured PC SPECIALISTS License # 600778 Issue Perez stated that while he would vote General Contractor to approve the resolution supporting PC & Laptop Repair In an effort to relieve overcrowding, the bond measure, many families have • • upgrade and repair classrooms, labs, Boat Docks Decks Data Recovery & Networking expressed concern to him regarding the libraries and other facilities, and improve scope and size of the new Bowditch • Balconies • Stairs • Waterproofing PC, Laptop, and Projector Rentals technology use in the classrooms, the School. Perez did say that he was not sure 1160 Chess Dr. #1 Foster City CA 94404 San Mateo Foster City School District Cell: 415.990.6441 if it was the optimal solution for Foster previously approved, by a 4-1 vote, a $130 [email protected] City, but that he was not going to second [email protected] million bond measure to be brought before www.pcspecialists.us guess the process that led to the decision. www.DOCKSBYTED.com voters at the November 5, 2013 General 650-573-5968 Election. The measure would cost property Vice Mayor Bronitsky thanked 30 Years Experience fax 650-578-6756 owners in the District approximately Superintendent Simms and the School Local References - Honest - Reliable $19 per $100,000 of assessed valuation Board members for allowing the City per year over the term of the bonds. As Council to have input on the process. Councilman Bronitsky pointed out, a Bronitsky countered the arguments that SCORE committee consider numerous person owning a house assessed at $1 the money from the bond issue should options and decided on this option in a RELAY FOR LIFE million would pay approximately $190 be equally spread amongst the schools in unanimous decision. Okamoto also asked per year. The City Council, in a vote of 5 to the district by pointing out that: 1) this has Councilman Perez to ask the families who AUGUST 24 0, voted to support approval of the Bond never been done before; and 2) that other spoke to him that if they do not like this As most of you already know, Foster City Measure. schools have been rebuilt and improved solution, then let them present another is hosting the Fight for a Cancer Cure in the past, and now it was Bowditch and solution. Perez than mentioned that he Audrey Ng both a Foster City resident and Relay for Life on AUGUST 24. At 12PM Knowles’ turn to be improved. Bronitsky had supported the Bowditch solution a trustee of the District spoke on behalf the band Classic Vinyl will perform from also spoke to the argument that Foster City when he ran for office four years ago. of supporting the bond measure. Ng 12 to 2:30. Classic Vinyl features City should not receive more than San Mateo mentioned that the City and the District Mayor Pam Frisella stated that she felt Councilman Herb Perez on lead guitar, by pointing out that in the past San Mateo cooperated in setting up the SCORE that the present solution was the least and other Foster City residents Sal, Cory often benefitted more than Foster City committee to look into the overcrowding disruptive way to solve the problem. She and Taylor Censoprano. Paul Lynch rounds with prior programs issue and to consider solutions. Ng said then challenged the Council members to out the five piece band which performs that “we now have a solution, and now Councilman Okamoto, who attended help get people to support the measure. music from the 50’s through the sounds of this is the next step.” Ng also contended every SCORE meeting, mentioned that Frisella explained that her son had to be today with an emphasis on the sounds of that the bond measure will bring there will be a bond oversight committee bussed to Knowles in San Francisco when The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Steve Miller and improvements so that students education to make sure that the money was spent he was in elementary school, and that she a myriad of others. will move into the 21st Century. wisely. He also explained that no funds did not want to see today’s students be Come on down to the Big stage and put will be spent on administrative expenses bussed because of a lack of space within Councilman Kiesel asked School District on your dancin’ shoes and have a “BOAT or salaries. Okamoto explained that the Foster City. LOAD” of fun!

Foster City Islander August 21, 2013 PAGE 3 IN OUR COMMUNITY Olympians and PTA Partner Raise Funds he kick-off assembly for Champions Medalist Marty Malloy will attend the children learn about self reliance. They TDay took place on Thursday August Games at Brewer Island. “She is an are creating a solution to help and benefit 16th, 2013 at Brewer Island School. inspiration and a local girl who trains with their educational experience.” Brewer Island PTA continued its yearly Gold Medal Coach Mike Swain. “It is my On August 29th, 2013 Champions Day success to raise much-needed funds for honor to visit with the children and inspire begins. This year the PTA and Perez the upcoming school year. 2012 Olympic them to achieve their goals.” added hope to raise more money than ever. “Champions Day is really taking hold and building momentum. Every child receives a free tee-shirt and life skill bracelets just for participating. The top fund raiser also receives awards and prizes for their efforts. “Business and schools need to partner Malloy. together in these challenging times to insure that our children can have all the The PTA and Gold Medal Centers partner support they need.” offered Herb. every year to raise funds and teach the children the value of physical fitness and The PTA will continue to collect donations life skills. The event is called Champions and pledges for two weeks after the event Day and is a day-long event in which and is preparing to announce the Grand the children participate in five physical Prize winner this month. “Every child challenges to raise pledge money. This is a winner; they are learning the value year the event is at the end of a month- of determination and philanthropy.’ long Olympic education program in every added Rie Nishimura for the PTA. “More grade. “The teachers and the PTA partner to importantly our parents are stepping up teach the children the ideals of Olympism to the challenge to fund our children’s PE and goal achievement.“explained Perez. and PMT programs. “The children really enjoy learning about PS we blurred the children so they could the Olympic Ideals. I am proud to see the not be seen in the photo.

AYSO Offers VIP Program for People With Disabilities

The American Youth Soccer Organization learn new skills and develop physical (AYSO) Very Important Players (VIP) fitness while enjoying the game of soccer. program provides a quality soccer VIP benefits all participants, not just the experience for children and adults whose players! Non-disabled players assist VIP physical or mental disabilities prevent players on the field as “buddies”. They them from successful participation on learn to understand and appreciate people mainstream teams. VIP teams may include with disabilities and form long lasting individuals with Down syndrome, autism, friendships. cerebral palsy, emotional disturbances, The registration fee is $50 and every visual impairments, or other conditions player positive coaching, a 1 on 1 buddy, a that limit mobility, strength and uniform, accident insurance coverage, and comprehension. EVERYONE BENEFITS! individual medals. For more information, Though participation in VIP soccer, please contact Tracy Delmnico (ayso. individuals with disabilities experience [email protected]) or Ron Seligman the thrill of belonging to a tea, wearing ([email protected]). uniforms, and making new friends. They

Troop 47 Takes a Hike Through History n Saturday, August 17th, Troop 47 because of the crash. Pictured are portions hiked through the El Corta Madera of the plane that still remain along the trail. OOpen Space Reserve. While Next the scouts hiked to a “Tafoni there, the scouts took a trip back in time. Sandstone” formation that is thousands First, they hiked the Resolution Trail. The of years old. The sandstone has eroded trail is named after the DC-6 Resolution over time to form caves and pockets in the which crashed there on October 29, rock. Also pictured are the scouts at the 1953. The Resolution was on its way from Tafoni rock. Sydney, Australia to Vancouver Canada. The plane crashed during it’s Hawaii to San Francisco leg and as it was making its final approach to SFO. Nineteen people (8 crew and 11 passengers) died in the crash and many reference materials refer to it as the worst airplane disaster in the history of San Mateo County. The reason for the crash was never determined and many safety procedures were developed

PAGE 4 Foster City Islander August 21, 2013 IN OUR COMMUNITY Foster City Historical Fund Raiser Was a Big Success by Bobbi Bon of mudflats. The Foster family started the lagoon dredging in 1961 and many thought it was an impossible task. However, the Fosters succeeded and Brewer Island was ready for people to live in homes in 1964. Foster also gave numerous copies of his book “The Development of Foster City” to the Historical Society to sell and use the proceeds. Foster signed copies of the book as well. Pictured to the left are the Fosters working on the plan for Foster City. Congratulations to Historical Society President Catherine M. Miskow, who worked hard to ensure that the event was a success. The event exceeded On Tuesday, August 13, 2013, the Foster expectations and was a complete sell out. City Historical Society Dinner held its first The Foster City Yacht Club helped out of what hopes to be an annual fund raising as they made the dinner their monthly dinner. The event featured T. Jack Foster event and purchased over 30 tickets. City Jr. who worked with his father and other Councilman Steve Okamoto attended family members to plan and build Foster the dinner as well. Also helping with the City. Foster spoke about the problems event included the Foster City Parks & they faced building Foster City and told Recreation Department, Copyland, and stories of the City’s early history. Foster the Islander. Pictured below with T. Jack explained how his father bought Brewer’s. Foster is President Catherine M. Miskow Island which was originally a tidal marsh and Islander Publisher Mark Watson.

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8-14-13 Rotary District 5150 Assistant Governors Bob Pope and Jeri Fujimoto present Foster City rotarian Linda Grant with Rotarian of the Month award.

8-14-13 Foster City Rotary president Craig Courtin presents guest speaker award to Beth Weisberg, founder of Workforce Essentials.

Foster City Islander August 21, 2013 PAGE 5 POLICE BLOTTER NEWS & EVENTS Foster City Police Department San Mateo Bridge Limo Fire Caused By Re-cap of the Week Ending Friday Aug. 16, 2013 Failed Suspension System Traffic Assists & Accidents ...... 20 Theft ...... 8 No Charges to be Brought Against Driver Parking Violations/Towing ...... 29 Burglary ...... 6 Commercial & Residential Alarms ...... 14 DUI ...... 1 n May 4, 2013, a Limousine crossing when she knocked on the partition Unlicensed Driver/Suspended License ...... 3 Fraud ...... 2 Othe San Mateo - Hayward Bridge window. “I thought she was asking if she Suspicious Persons/Circumstances/Autos ...... 28 Disturbances ...... 7 burst into flames and caused the death of 5 could smoke,” Brown said in an interview Fire/Medical Assists ...... 30 Assault ...... 3 female nurses. On Monday, the California Vandalism ...... 3 Drugs ...... 0 Highway Patrol released its findings in at Arrest ...... 5 Other ...... 89 a joint press conference in Redwood City. According to the CHP report, the fire was Traffic digital cameras, clothing, shoes and a pouch containing caused by a catastrophic failure of the rear jewelry. Loss: $3,500 - $4,000. Disposition: Report suspension system. The air suspension Hit & Run Property Damage Taken. failure allowed the spinning driveshaft to Occurred on E Hillsdale Bl., Fcy. Front counter RP Auto Burglary  contact the floor pan, causing friction that reports her parked vehicle was hit by unknown on ignited carpets and set the vehicle on fire. 08/11/13. Informational report taken. Occurred between Officer initiated activity on Foster City Bl, Foster City. 081013 - 081313 at a location somewhere between Officer locates an additional victim vehicle. Entry Investigators said one of the rear doors Foster City and San Francisco. Disposition: Report made via rear driver’s side window smash. Taken was had the child lock engaged, and the other Taken. a black/gold Coach purse containing $750 cash and side of the limo was too burned for them misc. checks. Also taken was a grey child’s backpack to tell. transcript released Monday. Brown said containing soccer cleats and medals. Occurred this date At the press conference, San Mateo Unlicensed Driver / Suspended between 1000 - 1030 hrs. Disposition: Report Taken. seconds later, the women knocked again, Licensed County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe this time screaming, “Smoke, smoke!” and Auto Burglary announced that no charges will be filed Unlicensed Driver “Pull over.” Brown said he got out and Occurred on Promontory Point Ln, Fcy. RP reports silver against the driver. Wagstaffe said, “Some “tried to call 911, but it was busy.” Officer initiated activity at Vintage Park Dr/Metro Center Toyota Camry in the garage with its front passenger tragedies are crimes and some are not, Bl, Foster City. A Redwood City resident, cited/released Another passenger, Grace Guardiano, window smashed. Occurred today between 1100 and this one is not.” However the Public for driving without a license. Vehicle was driven by valid said the driver was “standing out there hrs and TOR. Nothing appears to have been taken. Utilities Commission has announced that passenger. Disposition: Arrest Made. on his phone,” after stopping the limo. Disposition: Report Taken. it is fining the limo operator $1,500 for having more passengers than allowed. “He did not open the doors,” Guardiano Suspicious Persons/ Vehicles/ Residential Burglary said. “I went out through the partition and Authorities reviewed video and photos Circumstances called 911 from outside.” Brown claimed Occurred on Niantic Dr, Fcy. RP reports arriving home to of the fire and interviewed survivors, Suspicious Vehicle that he helped the four survivors escape find her front door wide open. Case taken for residential including the limo driver, Orville Brown. burglary, which occurred between 8/11/13 at noon and through the partition. One of the women Occurred on Beach Park Bl., Fcy. RP reports silver or Brown said that at first, with the music ran around to a rear passenger door but by white sedan driving up and down through the parking TOR. Entry was via a bathroom window. Take included in the limo turned up, he misunderstood then the vehicle was engulfed in flames. lot, and its driver - HMA, dark t-shirt, jeans - getting a computer and jewelry; total value not yet known. Disposition: Report Taken. what one of the passengers in the back out several times to look in carports. Vehicle last seen of the 1999 Lincoln Town Car was saying exiting complex, unknown direction on BPB. Extensive area check made. Disposition: Gone On Arrival. DUI Driving Under the Influence Suspicious Circumstances PUBLIC NOTICES Officer initiated activity at Edgewater Bl/Biscayne Av, Occurred on Bounty Dr, Fcy. RP reports receiving a Foster City. A Foster City resident was transported to threatening text from her ex-boyfriend earlier today Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name First Chance for DUI. Disposition: First Chance. and that he was seen riding his bike near where she Statement No. 256788 Statement No. 256748 Statement No. 256845 parks her car. Subject GOA/UTL and RP will obtain a The following persons are doing The following persons are doing The following persons are doing business as: Swan Properties restraining order. Disposition: Service Provided. Disturbance business as: K’s Cleaning Services business as: I.C.E.D. at 860 Monte Holding; KGL Enterprises Holding at 214 First Ave. #2 Redwood City, Rosa Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025; Disturbance 415 PC at 981 Swan Street, Foster City CA CA 94063. PO Box 7843 Menlo Park, CA Vandalism 94404. Hilliard Kumar of 214 First Ave. 94025. Occurred on De Soto Ln, Fcy. Parties earlier separated Kavan Gene Lee of 981 Swan Vandalism 594 PC  #2 Redwood City, CA 94063. Ivan J. Khoshevis of 860 Monte for the evening during a verbal dispute. Female Street, Foster City CA 94404. The registrant commenced Rosa Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Occurred on Foster City Bl., Fcy. 2 juveniles, on security resident now reporting male half returned home and The registrant commenced to transact business under the The registrant commenced to transact business under the tape, broke into clubhouse gym on 08/10/13 at 2050 hrs she discovered him in the kitchen with a rifle. Male half fictitious business name listed to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on N/A. fictitious business name listed and vandalized the equipment. Damage estimated at not on scene. All parties contacted, informational case above on 7-01-13. This business is conducted by above on 6-30-13. $300.00. Disposition: Report Taken. taken and antique firearms voluntary given to Officer for This business is conducted by an Individual. This business is conducted by safekeeping. Disposition: Report Taken. an Individual. /s/ Hilliard Kumar an Individual. Vandalism 594 PC /s/ Kavan Gene Lee This statement was filed by the /s/ Ivan J. Khoshevis Occurred on Balboa Ln, Fcy. RP reports unknown This statement was filed by the County Clerk of San Mateo County This statement was filed by the County Clerk of San Mateo County susp(s) placed a shopping cart on top of her vehicle Assault & Battery on 7-12-2013. County Clerk of San Mateo County on 7-16-2013. (FCI) 7-31, 8-7, 14, 21-2013. on 7-19-2013. Battery 242 PC causing damage. Occurred between 080913 1800 and (FCI) 7-31, 8-7, 14, 21-2013. (FCI) 7-31, 8-7, 14, 21-2013. time of call. Disposition: Report Taken. Occurred on Bounty Dr., Fcy. Front counter RP reports another mother of children playing on the playground Theft ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Fictitious Business Name hit her twice in the head at 1250hrs today. RP declined CASE NUMBER CIV 522615 Statement No. 256862 FCFD and/or medical attention. Disposition: Report Bike Theft SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO: 400 The following persons are doing Taken. County Center Redwood City CA 94063 business as: Frontline Finish at Officer initiated activity on Foster City Bl, Foster City. PETITION OF: ARTUR LEBEDYNSKYY; BORYS LEBEDYNSKYY FOR 725 Hayne Road, Hillsborough, CA Assault 240 PC Boys silver BMX bike taken between 1530 & 1640 hrs CHANGE OF NAME 94010. Groundwork Group Inc. of 725 by an unknown high school aged AMJ. Estimated loss of Occurred on Admiralty Ln, Fcy. Report of a verbal TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1 Petitioner ARTUR LEBEDYNSKYY; BORYS LEBEDYNSKYY Hayne Road, Hillsborough, CA $90.00. Disposition: Report Taken. altercation. A Foster City resident, booked into County filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name(s) as follows: 94010. Jail on 2 outstanding felony no bail warrants out of Grand Theft 487 PC Present Name: ARTUR LEBEDYNSKYY to proposed name: ARTHUR The registrant commenced Tuolumne CO SO for forgery, grand theft and elder ALTER; Present Name: BORYS LEBEDYNSKYY to proposed name: BORIS to transact business under the Occurred on Chesapeake Av, Fcy. 17in Macbook abuse. Additional info taken regarding assault/battery ALTER. fictitious business name listed above on N/A. and bag taken from RP’s unlocked vehicle. Occurred reported at scene. Disposition: Arrest Made. 2 THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter This business is conducted by a between 08/11/13 1300hrs and TOR. Disposition: appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if Assault 240 PC any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person Corporation. Report Taken. objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection /s/ Matt Crisp Occurred on Avocet Ct, Fcy. 2nd hand info of an This statement was filed by the Grand Theft 487 PC that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the assault that occurred between 2 housemates. Suspect matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show County Clerk of San Mateo County Occurred on Hatteras Ct, Fcy. Officer locates a second contacted who was HBD and will be moving out soon. cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely on 7-22-2013. (FCI) 7-31, 8-7, 14, 21-2013. vehicle missing is catalytic converter. Message left for Victim contacted via landline and desired no prosecution. filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing the owner. Disposition: Report Taken. NOTICE OF HEARING Situation mediated. Disposition: Abated/Advised. a. Date 9-24-2013: Time 9:00 am, Dept. PJ, Room 2J Grand Theft 487 PC b. The address of the Court is the same as noted above. Fictitious Business Name Other 3 a A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at Statement No. 256964 Occurred on Hatteras Ct, Fcy. RP reports 2 catalytic least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for The following persons are converters to her vehicle where cut and removed. Drunk in Public hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, doing business as: Revenue River Occurred between 080713 - 080813. Disposition: Report printed in this county: FOSTER CITY ISLANDER Dated: July 23, 2013 Partners at 915 Oakes Street, East Occurred on Catamaran, Fcy. Resident reports her ex- Palo Alto, CA 94303. Taken. Hon. Robert D. Foiles husband is intoxicated and passed out on her doorstep. (Judge of the Superior Court) Theodore C. Johnson of 915 He was arrested and transported for medical clearance (ENDORSED) FILED SAN MATEO COUNTY July 23, 2013 Clerk of the Oakes Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Burglary prior to booking. Disposition: Report Taken. Superior Court By: N/A Published in the Foster City Islander 8-7, 14, 21, 28-2013 The registrant commenced Robbery Drunk in Public to transact business under the fictitious business name listed Occurred on Cortez Ln, Fcy. Taxi driver had customers Occurred on Catamaran, Fcy. A resident was arrested above on N/A. take money from him and run. No weapons involved. for public intoxication and transported for medical NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE This business is conducted by Victim contacted, unable to locate suspects after clearance prior to booking. Disposition: Report Taken. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons an Individual. extensive area check. Disposition: Report Taken. /s/ Theodore C. Johnson Drunk in Public   have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled This statement was filed by the Residential Burglary at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of County Clerk of San Mateo County Occurred on Catamaran, Fcy. RP reports her ex- Foster City on Tuesday, November 5, 2013: on 7-29-2013. Occurred on Beach Park Bl, Fcy. RP returned home to husband is asleep in front of her front door. She believes (FCI) 8-7, 14, 21, 28-2013. find sliding door open and $2000 worth of jewelry taken. he is intoxicated. A San Jose resident, arrested for public For Member of the City Council [Full Four-Year Term] Occurred between 0730 hrs and 1900 hrs today’s date. intoxication and transported to First Chance. Disposition: Vote for no more than Two (2) Disposition: Report Taken. Arrest Made. Charlie Bronitsky, Incumbent Auto Burglary Gary Pollard, Business Owner Occurred on Foster City Bl., Fcy. RP reports his rental /s/ Doris L. Palmer, City Clerk vehicle was broken into within the 30 last minutes; entry City Elections Official made via a rear window smash. Taken were 2 bags containing a Microsoft Surface tablet, a green Kindle, 2 Dated: August 15, 2013

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Fictitious Business Name TRUSTEE SALE TRUSTEE SALE TRUSTEE SALE Statement No. 257004 APN: 097-020-010-1 TS No: CA08000219-13-1 TO No: 8073132 NOTICE Trustee Sale No. : 20130169801356 Title Order No.: 130037887 FHA/VA/ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 12-0070230 Doc ID The following persons are OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A #000223381122005N Title Order No. 12-0124214 Investor/Insurer No. doing business as: Schapiro DATED January 31, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/26/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO 201416138 APN No. 094-271-380 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A Professional Services Group at YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/24/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO 3880 Ralston Avenue Hillsborough, AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF CA 94010. YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On September 11, 2013 at AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West, L.L.C., YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING George A. Schapiro; Jo Ann 12:30 PM, at the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of Justice and Records, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby Schapiro of 3880 Ralston Avenue 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063, MTC FINANCIAL INC. dba 03/03/2010 as Instrument No. 2010-023848 of official records in the office given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee Hillsborough, CA 94010. TRUSTEE CORPS, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant of the County Recorder of SAN MATEO County, State of CALIFORNIA. pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by LAWRY A DESPUES, A MARRIED The registrant commenced to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on EXECUTED BY: LAWRENCE WAI HIM CHAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC WOMAN, dated 08/24/2004 and recorded 8/31/2004, as Instrument No. to transact business under the February 14, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-023376 of official records in the AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH 2004-177166, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of fictitious business name listed Office of the Recorder of San Mateo County, California, executed by GLENN EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code the County Recorder of San Mateo County, State of California, will sell on above on 7-01-2008. FUJII AND HIROMI FUJII, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). 09/10/2013 at 1:00PM, San Mateo Events Center, 2495 S. Delaware Street, This business is conducted by a Trustor(s), in favor of PAUL FINANCIAL, LLC as Lender and MORTGAGE DATE OF SALE: 08/27/2013 TIME OF SALE: 12:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: San Mateo, CA 94403, Auction.com Room at public auction, to the highest General Partnership. ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for Lender, AT THE MARSHALL STREET ENTRANCE TO THE HALL OF JUSTICE AT bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, /s/ George Schapiro its successors and/or assigns, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE 400 COUNTY CENTER, REDWOOD CITY, CA. STREET ADDRESS and all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed This statement was filed by the HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully County Clerk of San Mateo County the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California purported to be: 611 CORNWALLIS LANE, FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and on 7-31-2013. describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID 94404 APN#: 094-884-010-3 FKA 094-884-010 The undersigned Trustee other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is (FCI) 8-7, 14, 21, 28-2013. DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and purported to be: 1149 FLYING FISH STREET, FOSTER CITY, CA, 94404. is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the Fictitious Business Name property described above is purported to be: 53 WILLIAMS LANE, FOSTER but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total Statement No. 256812 CITY, CA 94404-0000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured The following persons are doing any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses business as: Ace Car Service; Best any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is Airport Cab at 2178 Henry Ct., East express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. $712,720.90. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less Palo Alto, CA 94303. the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept Jeffrey Paul Browning of 2178 with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state Henry Ct., East Palo Alto, CA terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $666,636.08. The or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and 94303. Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section The registrant commenced the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said to transact business under the reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, fictitious business name listed publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $839,061.74 said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy above on 7-15-08. (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, This business is conducted by a and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by Not Named. said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, /s/ Jeffrey Browning Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed This statement was filed by the check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding County Clerk of San Mateo County federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in on 7-17-2013. specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property (FCI) 7-31, 8-7, 14, 21-2013. to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the Fictitious Business Name become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off Statement No. 256931 property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear The following persons are doing receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, business as: Down to the Details at the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting 1700 S. Amphlett Blvd. # 250 E San monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which Mateo CA 94402; PO Box 5362 recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these San Mateo CA 94402. property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one Andrea Hennings-Beavon at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER of 516 Crest View Ave., #425 Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more Belmont, CA 94002. you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section The registrant commenced that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about to transact business under the bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as fictitious business name listed senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your above on N/A. property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and This business is conducted by of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county assigned to this case 20130169801356. Information about postponements date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this an Individual. recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to /s/ Andrea Hennings-Beavon you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on this case TS No. 12-0070230. Information about postponements that are This statement was filed by the should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may County Clerk of San Mateo County or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet on 7-26-2013. shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the (FCI) 8-7, 14, 21, 28-2013. Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 5005 WINDPLAY scheduled sale. DATED: 08/04/2013 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-939-0772 www. Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy nationwideposting.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer Fictitious Business Name to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect Statement No. 256875 has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4400455 The following persons are doing the sale of this property, you may call Priority Posting and Publishing at 714- Trustee Dated: 07/30/2013 NPP0218673 To: FOSTER CITY ISLANDER 08/07/2013, 08/14/2013, 08/21/2013 business as: Law Office Of Eddy 573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet 08/07/2013, 08/14/2013, 08/21/2013 Hsu; EH Law Group at 1900 South Web site address on the previous page for information regarding the sale of Norfolk Street, Suite 350, San this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000219-13- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Mateo, CA 94403. 1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that CASE NUMBER CIV 522063 CASE NUMBER CIV 522833 Eddy Hsu of 401 South Norfolk occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO: 400 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO: 400 Street Unit 315 San Mateo, CA in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way County Center Redwood City CA 94063 County Center Redwood City CA 94063 94401. to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: PETITION OF: VERONICA EARNEY CHIOU FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF: YOO JIN JO FOR CHANGE OF NAME The registrant commenced August 9, 2013 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA08000219- TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: to transact business under the 13-1 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Karen Talafus, 1 Petitioner VERONICA EARNEY CHIOU filed a petition 1 Petitioner YOO JIN JO filed a petition with fictitious business name listed Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE with this court for a decree changing name(s) as follows: this court for a decree changing name(s) as follows: above on 1-13-2010. AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION Present Name: VERONICA EARNEY CHIOU to proposed name: Present Name: YOO JIN JO to proposed name: JENNIFER YOOJIN JO. This business is conducted by PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 TRUSTEE AARON EARNEY CHIOU. 2 THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter an Individual. CORPS MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO 2 THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if /s/ Eddy Hsu COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person This statement was filed by the THAT PURPOSE. P1054921 8/21, 8/28, 09/04/2013 any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection County Clerk of San Mateo County objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the on 7-23-2013. that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show (FCI) 8-7, 14, 21, 28-2013. Fictitious Business Name matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely Statement No. 257221 cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing The following persons are doing filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME business as: Hairitage Hair Artistry NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date 9-24-2013: Time 9:00 am, Dept. PJ, Room 2J CASE NUMBER CIV 522865 at 1313 Laurel St. San Carlos, a. Date 9-06-2013: Time 9:00 am, Dept. PJ, Room 2J b. The address of the Court is the same as noted above. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO: 400 CA 94070; 3726 Pasadena Dr. b. The address of the Court is the same as noted above. 3 a A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at County Center Redwood City CA 94063 94403. 3 a A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for PETITION OF: SETAREH MOZAFARI-NEJAD FOR CHANGE OF NAME Robert Pittman Reese of 3726 least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Pasadena Dr. 94403. hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: FOSTER CITY ISLANDER Dated: Aug. 1, 2013 1 Petitioner SETAREH MOZAFARI-NEJAD filed a petition The registrant commenced printed in this county: FOSTER CITY ISLANDER Dated: July 5, 2013 Hon. Robert D. Foiles with this court for a decree changing name(s) as follows: to transact business under the Hon. Robert D. Foiles (Judge of the Superior Court) Present Name: SETAREH MOZAFARI-NEJAD to proposed name: fictitious business name listed (Judge of the Superior Court) (ENDORSED) FILED SAN MATEO COUNTY Aug. 13, 2013 Clerk of the SETARE MOZAFARI. above on N/A. (ENDORSED) FILED SAN MATEO COUNTY July 16, 2013 Clerk of the Superior Court By: N/A 2 THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter This business is conducted by Superior Court By: N/A Published in the Foster City Islander 8-21, 28, 9-4, 11--2013 appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if an Individual. Published in the Foster City Islander 8-7, 14, 21, 28-2013 any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person /s/ Robert Pittman Reese objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection This statement was filed by the that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the County Clerk of San Mateo County matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show on 8-16-2013. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Fictitious Business Name cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely Fictitious Business Name (FCI) 8-21, 28, 9-4, 11-2013. Statement No. 256986 Statement No. 256930 filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of The following persons are NOTICE OF HEARING The following persons are doing the City of Foster City will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on doing business as: Medna; Medna business as: S&S Family Catering a. Date 9-25-2013: Time 9:00 am, Dept. PJ, Room 2J Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at 6:30 PM to hear and Bio; Mednabio; Micromolar.com; Fictitious Business Name at 1105 Lord Nelson Lane, Foster b. The address of the Court is the same as noted above. Mednabio.com; Nanomolar.com Statement No. 257164 consider comments regarding the following: City CA 94404. 3 a A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at at 1633 Bayshore Hwy, Suite 280 The following persons are doing John Rosant of 1105 Lord least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for Burlingame CA 94010; 1550 Brittan business as: Meineke Car Care at An amendment to Chapter 17.52, Fences, Hedges and Nelson Lane, Foster City CA hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, Ave. San Carlos, CA 94070. 2660 El Camino Real, San Mateo Walls, of Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code 94404. printed in this county: FOSTER CITY ISLANDER Dated: Aug. 6, 2013 Pearl Ellen, Inc. of San Carlos, CA 94403. -- RZ-13-002 The registrant commenced Hon. Robert D. Foiles CA 94070. Me Cal Inc. of 2660 El Camino to transact business under the (Judge of the Superior Court) The registrant commenced Real, San Mateo CA 94403. SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held in the Foster City fictitious business name listed (ENDORSED) FILED SAN MATEO COUNTY Aug. 13, 2013 Clerk of the to transact business under the The registrant commenced Council Chambers, 620 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, above on 9-1-13. Superior Court By: N/A fictitious business name listed to transact business under the This business is conducted by Published in the Foster City Islander 8-21, 28, 9-4, 11--2013 California. above on 7-01-13. fictitious business name listed an Individual. This business is conducted by a above on N/A. /s/ John Rosant THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. Corporation. This business is conducted by a This statement was filed by the /s/ Vickie Tu Corporation. /s/ Doris L. Palmer, CMC County Clerk of San Mateo County This statement was filed by the /s/ M. Greco on 7-26-2013. City Clerk County Clerk of San Mateo County This statement was filed by the (FCI) 8-21, 28, 9-4, 11-2013. on 7-30-2013. County Clerk of San Mateo County Dated: August 12, 2013 (FCI) 8-7, 14, 21, 28-2013. on 8-13-2013. Posted/Published: August 21, 2013 (FCI) 8-21, 28, 9-4, 11-2013.

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