S VOTER’★ ★ ★ ★ GUIDE★ 2008★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ October 8, 2008 Section Two
Ballot features much more than Obama-McCain he sample ballots hitting mail boxes in San Mateo T County for this election should remind voters that they are making many important choices beyond who wins the big seat in Washington.
In Menlo Park and Atherton, lively elec- tions for the city council will affect how these cities go forward. HIGH-SPEED TRAINS could zoom Some of the 12 state ballot measures will through a rebuilt Caltrain corridor also affect lives. Proposition 1A, the $9.95 bil- if Proposition 1A passes on Nov. 4. lion bond issue for high-speed rail, is stirring Graphic courtesy NC3D emotions along the Caltrain line. Other issues tap voter sensitivities over banning gay mar- riage, care of farm animals, notifying parents about a teen’s abortion, renewable energy, law Are you on board with Prop. 1A? enforcement, redistricting reform, and $900 million in bonds for veterans. ■ The $9.95 billion bond measure would provide initial funding to shoot Because of the high-intensity presi- high-speed trains up the Caltrain corridor. dential race, county elec- INFORMATION By Rory Brown cials, and a stop is tentatively planned Heyward Robinson. “We can’t support tion officials Almanac Staff Writer for Palo Alto or Redwood City. this project unless these questions are are bracing For more information on the answered. ... [The rail authority] has tried election, go to the League n Nov. 4, California voters for an unusu- will have the chance to stand Hitting close to home to reassure us, but I don’t feel reassured.” ally high turn- of Women Voter’s Web site, smartvoter.org, or the San for or against Proposition 1A To accommodate the additional Mr. Robinson suggested that improv- out among O ing regional transit, rather than con- Mateo County elections office — the $9.95-billion bond measure trains, the project would likely the county’s site, shapethefuture.org. For that would provide the first wave require grade separations — separat- necting Northern and Southern Cali- 365,557 regis- state-wide results, go to sos. of funding to run high-speed, all- ing the tracks from the roadway at fornia, should be a higher priority. tered voters. ca.gov. First-time and busy electric passenger trains between San local intersections. The Menlo Park council voted 3-1 Absentee voters might try easyvoter. Francisco and Los Angeles. in September to pass a resolution org. Polling places are open That means the state would have to voting, which But for some Menlo Park and Ather- dig a trench or build a berm through against Prop. 1A, citing the unknown begins on Oct. from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tues- impacts, and the day, Nov. 4. By law, you have ton residents, Proposition 1A isn’t just the heart of Menlo 6, the same day a question of whether or not the state Park and Atherton. lackl of responsive- the ballots were a right to vote if you are in line at the polling place when the should invest in an estimated $45 bil- The construction, nessn on the part of mailed, may polls close. lion project. It’s a question of whether aesthetic, and poten- thet rail authority alleviate the the California High Speed Rail Author- tial property value tot addressing the lines at polling ity (the state agency leading the project) impacts are undeni- city’sc concerns. The places. Elections MManager DavidD id TomT esti-i will have local cities’ best interests in able, and they’re also still undefined. Atherton council voted 4-0 just over mates that 40 to 45 percent of votes will be mind if the ballot measure passes. The rail authority doesn’t have any a week later to pass a similar resolu- cast by mail. Under the proposed plan, north- answers regarding how the tracks will tion against the bond measure. To shorten the lines Nov. 4, Mr. Tom bound trains would connect to the Bay cut through the two cities, how many “I can see no reason why I would advises voters to do their homework, study Area from the Central Valley via the heritage trees will need to be removed, ever consider voting for this high- the pamphlet, and bone up on candidates Pacheco Pass, and shoot up the Caltrain and how much property — public or speed rail project,” said Atherton and issues. “Spend the time to prepare and corridor to San Francisco. Trains would private — would need to be acquired Councilman Jim Dobbie. be ready to vote, rather than making up travel south using the same route. to widen the Caltrain corridor. Both cities have also joined a lawsuit your mind in the voting booth, he said. The estimated travel time between High-speed rail officials say the impacts against the proposed route, claiming the “Or vote by mail.” San Francisco and Los Angeles is 2 will be studied and mitigated if the bond environmental analysis is inadequate. hours and 30 minutes, according to measure passes, but those unknowns Mayors Andy Cohen of Menlo Park Other candidates the rail authority. Trains would hit have sparked a lot of fear locally, and and Jim Janz of Atherton did not Three strong Democratic incumbents are top speeds of 220 miles per hour, but prompted the majority of Menlo Park vote on the resolutions and whether running for new terms in Congress and the would slow down to an estimated 125 and Atherton city council members to their respective towns should join the state Senate and Assembly. miles per hour on the Peninsula. A flat-out oppose Proposition 1A. lawsuit, citing potential conflicts of Veteran Congresswoman Anna Eshoo is facing San Francisco to Los Angeles ticket “This is not a NIMBY (not in my interest. Both mayors live within 500 three opponents for the 14th Congressional Dis- would cost $55, according to state offi- backyard) reaction,” said Councilman See HIGH-SPEED RAIL, page 20 See BALLOT, page 20
October 8, 2008 ■ The Almanac ■ 17 ★ VOTER’S GUIDE 2008 ★ Atherton candidates seek to change town’s direction By Andrea Gemmet Almanac Staff Writer
here’s no shortage of issues for Atherton’s City Council Tto tackle in the coming year. The question is, whose vision for the future will resonate with Atherton residents? The four candidates for two seats on the council — a fifth can- didate, Sam Goodman, dropped out — are incumbent Kathy McKeithen, retired former city manager and police chief Richard Kathy McKeithen Richard “Dick” Moore Elizabeth Lewis David Joseph Henig Moore, architect David Henig and Years in Atherton: 24 Years in Atherton: 16 Years in Atherton: 11 Years in Atherton: 2 businesswoman Elizabeth Lewis. Age: 59 Age: 70 Age: 58 Age: 44 Ms. McKeithen, who is finishing Occupation: Incumbent; Occupation: Retired Atherton Occupation: Co-owner, Occupation: Architect her second term on the council, former corporate attorney. police chief and city manager. Orchard Commercial property Experience: Las Lomitas said she’ll continue to ask the Experience: Elected to Experience: Holbrook-Palmer management company. Education Foundation board Atherton City Council in 2000, Park Foundation board member; Experience: Atherton General member; former president, tough questions, listen to residents served as mayor in 2004; Atherton citizen’s emergency Plan Committee member; volun- Ladera Community Association. and keep an open mind. “I don’t church and school volunteer. preparedness committee; past teer for 2005 Atherton parcel Education: BA, George think any council member has Education: BA, Smith College; president, California Peace Officers tax campaign; volunteer, Created Washington University; stuck their neck out as much as I JD, Columbia law school. Association; board member and for- Entrepreneur Project Steering master of architecture, have,” she said. While on the coun- Web site: http://kathymckeithen. mer chair, California Peace Officers’ Committee in San Jose; past Harvard University’s cil, she’s pressed for the town to com/ Memorial Foundation. volunteer work with Palo Alto graduate school of design. tackle drainage problems, and has Education: AA in law enforcement, Committee for Better Schools; Web page: http://www.david been a member of the finance and College of San Mateo; BA in past president of board of henig.com audit committees, among others. sociology and MA in public Miramontes Mental Health Mr. Moore moved to Atherton administration from College of Agency. Notre Dame; executive manage- Education: Attended in 1962, and he’s lived in town ment school at National FBI San Jose State University and — or nearby — since then. He Academy, Quantico. San Francisco State University. spent nearly three decades as a Web site: http://www.vote Web site: http://www.elizabeth town employee, moving through chiefmoore.com 2008.com/ the police department ranks and becoming police chief in 1976. He added the city manager job to his years is Mayor Jim Janz’s proposal completely contradictory to our of illegality,” she said. “I don’t encompassing way to preserve all duties from 1988 until 1993, when that the town expand its borders general plan,” he said. know that there’s any other way of Atherton’s artifacts,” she said. he retired. His goal is to keep Ather- to include a portion of unincor- Ms. McKeithen warned that to meet the housing element.” Mr. Moore said the artifacts are ton out of the newspapers, he said. porated North Fair Oaks along annexing the area could cause the Mr. Moore said he’s in favor of private property owned by the Mr. Henig said that being an Middlefield Avenue. Atherton town’s housing element require- the idea. When he was city man- homeowners. The council needs architect gives him experience officials have been pursuing the ments to increase, defeating one ager, he said he proposed building a new city attorney to provide that will help tackle the town’s idea with the county and their of the purposes of annexation. staff housing near the train tracks “a good legal opinion” on the building and zoning challenges. counterparts in Redwood City, Her other concerns include the to help meet housing needs. issue. He blamed litigation over Two years ago, he and his family but there hasn’t been much indi- cost of dealing with drainage the artifacts ordinance, as well as moved to Atherton from Ladera, cation of how Atherton residents problems, policing, services and Historic artifacts the town’s recent spate of other where he was president of the feel about the idea. infrastructure. “I think it’s very The town’s attempts to protect lawsuits, on bad legal advice from Ladera Community Association. Mr. Janz said it is worth pursuing questionable,” she said. historic artifacts, particularly City Attorney Marc Hynes, who He said he will bring new per- because it could help Atherton’s those scattered throughout the recently resigned. “I’d have nailed spective and new blood to a town finances by adding sales tax from Renting guest houses Lindenwood neighborhood, have that guy a long time ago,” he said. that’s been “shooting itself in the commercial businesses as well as All of the candidates said that proved controversial. Residents Mr. Henig said he appreciated foot more often than not.” diversifying the town’s housing a better solution to meeting the Randy and Lisa Lamb challenged the desire to preserve Atherton’s Ms. Lewis, who lost to Jim Dob- stock. Atherton needs to meet the housing requirements imposed the ordinance in court after they heritage but questioned whether bie in the special June election for state’s requirements to provide for by the state is to allow guest were prevented from moving a there aren’t higher priorities for Alan Carlson’s vacated seat, is a more than 100 new, lower-income houses and in-law apartments pair of large urns across town the town to be focusing on. member of the Atherton General housing units to be built. The to be rented out. Atherton cur- when they sold their house in Plan Committee. She and her hus- North Fair Oaks area includes rently prohibits such rentals. Lindenwood. Thanks to a judge’s Events permits band own Orchard Commercial, a multi-family housing, something “There’s a lot of logic to allowing decision, the Lambs get to move Atherton’s special events ordi- San Jose-based development, prop- Atherton — outside of private second units as rental properties. their urns and the town has to nance is another controversial erty management and commercial school campuses — doesn’t have. A realist would look around and revisit its artifacts ordinance. issue that is likely to be revised operations company, she said. In Ms. Lewis called the idea realize that it exists,” Mr. Henig Ms. McKeithen, who voted to in the coming year. The biggest the last election, she was unfairly “worth investigating,” but added, said. Providing more housing enact the ordinance, said she likes bone of contention is the sec- painted as a developer trying to “I don’t think anybody has within its borders will improve the idea of creating a nonprofit tion governing the use of public ruin the town, which couldn’t be enough facts on it.” Atherton’s reputation with sur- entity to purchase and protect the school facilities, such as athletic farther from the truth, she said. She Mr. Henig said annexation rounding communities, he said. artifacts. “I can’t believe there isn’t fields, by groups not affiliated said she’s a moderate and a cham- would pose an array of challenges, Ms. Lewis said that allowing enough money in town to find with the school. pion of open government. and called the addition of com- guest-house rentals is the town’s historic artifacts and buy them,” Nearby residents lobbied hard There are a few areas of com- mercial zoning “antithetical” to only option. “Most people won’t Ms. McKeithen said. “I don’t think for the regulations, saying that mon ground. All four candidates many residents’ conception of want to rent out (guest houses), the town should be able to take increasingly intensive use of the are wary of the planned high- Atherton. “Can we do it without but it will satisfy the housing ele- personal property, but (could) give fields created noise and other speed rail cutting through town. increasing the size of Atherton and ment,” she said. incentives financially, to buy them problems. Representatives of the And all the candidates agree that introducing a new demographic Ms. McKeithen said the town’ or donate them to the town.” local branch of Pop Warner improved town facilities for police group into Atherton?” he asked. zoning codes are due for a Ms. Lewis said the current ordi- football have been particularly and staff are badly needed. Mr. Moore said he doesn’t sup- change, anyway, and that the nance is “flawed and punitive,” and vociferous in their objections port the idea, calling it “cost pro- rentals would benefit in-laws, said she opposed it when it came to limits on the hours of use of Annexation hibitive.” He said the area would assistants and local teachers, before the General Plan Commit- Menlo-Atherton High School’s One of the more revolutionary bring with it far more problems among others. “We don’t want tee. “Work needs to be done to ideas to hit Atherton in recent in terms of law enforcement. “It’s people living under the specter figure out a more equitable and See ATHERTON, page 19
18 ■ The Almanac ■ October 8, 2008 ★ VOTER’S GUIDE 2008 ★ It’s two versus one in Menlo Park council race ■ Ciardella is the lone challenger to incumbents Cohen and Fergusson. By Rory Brown who represents the political camp Almanac Staff Writer more receptive to development, has endorsed Mr. Ciardella. omething unusual is hap- All three candidates agree on pening in Menlo Park. several issues, including preserv- S With the City Council ing Bayfront Park as open space, election four weeks away, there’s continuing to explore public/pri- no local controversy on the tip vate partnership opportunities, of everyone’s tongues. There’s no and addressing growing employee community-wide debate about costs. But when it comes to two building sports fields at Bay- issues that could have big impacts front Park, no divisive changes on the town — El Camino Real Kelly Fergusson Richard “Rick” Ciardella Andrew “Andy” Cohen proposed for the city’s home and high-speed rail — the candi- Age: 46 Age: 57 Age: 68 building rules, and no uproar dates don’t see eye-to-eye. Experience: Present: Menlo Park Experience: Present: Menlo Park Experience: Present: Menlo Park about traffic calming measures City Council member since 2004, Chamber of Commerce executive City Council member since 2004, on Santa Cruz Avenue. El Camino Real served as mayor in 2007; San board member, served as board current mayor; San Mateo County In a town known for divisive, The main message from Mr. Mateo County Democratic Central chairman in 2004 and 2005; Council of Cities representative; Committee member; City/Council chair of Connoisseur’s Market- Airport Community Roundtable highly political council cam- Ciardella’s campaign is a simple Association of Governments board place event. Former: Environmen- board member; Association of paigns, there are just three can- one: The council needs to move member; Association of Bay Area tal Beautification Commission Bay Area Governments represen- didates running for two council faster in efforts to revamp prop- Governments representative; Bay member, 1978-1979, and tative. Former: Judge, California seats. Since the council has erties along El Camino Real and Area Water Supply and Conserva- 1991-1998; Menlo-Atherton Workers’ Compensation Appeals a four-member majority, the the city’s downtown area. tion Agency policy advisory com- High School Performing Arts Board, 1989-1994. current majority will maintain The city is starting phase two mittee member. Former planning Center Committee member; Profession: Incumbent, control of the five-seat council of what’s expected to be a years- commissioner, 2002-2004. Trees for Menlo volunteer. retired judge regardless of the election results. long “visioning process” for Profession: Incumbent, business Profession: Landscape architect, Education: Law degree, But although the campaign is revamping abandoned auto lots manager of clean energy projects Ciardella Associates. Stanford University. low on controversies and candi- along El Camino Real. The effort for Siemens Building Technologies. Education: M.A., Harvard B.A., Dartmouth College. Education: Ph.D. and M.S., Graduate School of Design. Key endorsements: Menlo Park dates, the city’s political camps has cost the city $226,000 in con- Stanford University Department B.A., California State Polytechnic City Council members Richard — groups that essentially mobi- sultant fees and other costs thus of Civil Engineering. B.S., University — Pomona. Cline, Kelly Fergusson, and lize and act like political parties far, and will likely cost hundreds Stanford University. Key endorsements: Heyward Robinson; Sierra Club, — will still face off on Nov. 4. of thousands more in consultant Key endorsements: Menlo Park Menlo Park City Council Loma Prieta Chapter; San Mateo Mayor Andy Cohen and expenses and land-use studies. City Council members Richard member John Boyle, Silicon County Democratic Party; Councilwoman Kelly Fergus- Mr. Ciardella admits he’s “tak- Cline, Andy Cohen and Heyward Valley Association of Realtors. San Mateo County Labor son are seeking re-election. en a backseat” on the project, Robinson; Sierra Club, Loma Pri- Council; Silicon Valley Although the two incumbents and hasn’t attended any of the eta Chapter; San Mateo County Association of Realtors. don’t vote in lockstep, they’ve community workshops devoted Democratic Party; San Mateo endorsed one another’s re-elec- to revamping El Camino Real County Labor Council; Menlo Park Police Officers’ Association. tion campaigns, and are widely properties, but he says the coun- considered part of the council’s cil has spent too much time and four-person majority that also money on studies, and needs to includes councilmen Richard start making decisions. on the future of El Camino Real. Park has been plagued by these consensus — not compromise,” Cline and Heyward Robinson “They haven’t accomplished Incumbents Cohen and Fergus- piecemeal development propos- Mr. Cohen said. — both of whom have endorsed anything,” said Mr. Ciardella, son said the council has to take als that have divided our com- Asked if community-wide com- their colleagues’ re-election who has helped design sev- its time to get a vision for the cor- munity. We need to get beyond promise is possible, Mr. Cohen bids. The four council mem- eral city projects, including the ridor with widespread support. that, and this is our only way.” pointed to the smaller, less-dense bers represent the camp that is Menlo Square condo-commer- Incumbents Cohen and Fergus- Mr. Cohen acknowledged that version of the proposed Derry more resistant to development cial project at the intersection son said the council will take action, the city could “tighten up” the condo-commercial development. projects, and the traffic and of Oak Grove and Merrill Street. but the process needs to move time and money spent on studies The 108-condo compromise proj- construction impacts associated “Every time I turn around, slowly to garner public input. and consultants, but he stressed ect, not yet approved by the with increased development. there’s another consultant.” “There are six prior studies that there are some residents who council, is a result of negotiations Representing the other side of But sitting council members — sitting on the shelf because they want to see higher densities and between the developer and a core the political spectrum is Rick including Mr. Ciardella supporter lacked the community’s support,” more intense development along group residents who opposed the Ciardella, a two-time president John Boyle — have stressed that said Ms. Fergusson, referring to El Camino Real, and others that original 135-condo project. of the Menlo Park Chamber of the high costs and long timeline past city-led efforts to come up want little to no development. Mr. Ciardella has a different Commerce, and a local landscape of the project are justified in order with a plan for overhauling the “These dramatically opposing architect. Councilman John Boyle, to get the community to weigh in El Camino Real corridor. “Menlo viewpoints must be brought to See MENLO PARK, page 20
ATHERTON haven’t been any problems with Mr. Henig said he doesn’t advo- issue in a town that has virtually its carbon footprint, she said. continued from page 18 Pop Warner lately. “It shows they cate leaving an ordinance on the no sales tax base. The town’s par- “I feel very good about the are living peacefully and in har- books that’s not being enforced. cel tax expires in 2010, and the prospect of utility tax,” Mr. Henig field, and have refused to apply mony with neighbors,” she said. “I don’t think it’s a good idea. City Council has been constantly said. “It incentivizes people to for permits to hold practices later Ms. McKeithen lamented that It comes down to who has the looking for a replacement rev- conserve (energy).” than allowed by the ordinance. the issue has become “highly political clout to have it enforced enue source that wouldn’t have to Ms. Lewis, who volunteered on Mr. Moore said there wouldn’t politicized,” and said she is open or not enforced,” he said. be approved by two-thirds of the the campaign to pass the most be a problem if there were more to changing the ordinance. The Mr. Henig described himself as voters every four or five years, as recent parcel tax, said she would fields available to youth sports ordinance originated from prob- “a big believer in recreation,” and the parcel tax does. keep it in place. She doesn’t like teams, and that he would talk to lems with a designer showcase said a solution could be negotiated A business tax wouldn’t bring the idea of a utility users tax. “I private schools about using their house, but it was written broadly that leaves field use unregulated in enough money to replace the think (the parcel tax) is a pretty fields. “I think an arrangement because “the town wanted to treat up until 7 p.m. on weeknights and $1.6 million or so that the par- painless way for Atherton to help could be worked out,” he said. all events equally,” she said. regulates use after 7 p.m. cel tax brings in annually, Ms. fund public works projects.” Ms. Lewis said that she doesn’t “Last summer, not a single McKeithen said. She said a utility Mr. Moore also supports stick- think youth sports teams should resident called and complained Parcel Tax users tax is worth looking into. ing with the parcel tax. “It’s the have to follow the special events about Pop Warner,” Ms. McKei- Finding a steady funding source “It supports green development,” only time people can vote on rules, and pointed out that there then said. “They worked it out.” for Atherton is an important and would help Atherton reduce taxes,” he said. A
October 8, 2008 ■ The Almanac ■ 19 ★ VOTER’S GUIDE 2008 ★ Two run for county board of education seat Menlo Park resident Guiller- Almanac inquiries by press time. information that is two or three mo (Memo) Morantes is run- Asked why he wants to serve years old, Mr. Morantes said. ning for his third four-year term another term, Mr. Morantes He said he’d also like to con- on the San Mateo County Board said in an interview that he tinue reducing the duplication of Education as the representa- has several collaborative efforts of course offerings between the tive of Trustee Area 7, which going on that he’d like to see community colleges and the includes Menlo Park, Atherton, through to fruition. regional occupation program Portola Valley and Woodside. Among them: a joint effort by overseen by the county Board Just one seat is open on the sev- Redwood City’s school district, of Education. And he wants to en-member board this Novem- chamber of commerce and local continue looking into sources of ber; also running for this seat real estate agents to provide more supplemental funding for educa- is Noria Zasslow, a Menlo Park and better school information to tion, given the proximity of com- resident, mother and translator. prospective home buyers. panies such as Oracle, Electronic Ms. Zasslow did not respond to Realtors can unwittingly relay Arts and Genentech.
ŀ HIGH-SPEED RAIL California High Speed Rail Author- emissions, and population growth continued from page 17 ity board, echoed that sentiment. as reasons why the project has gar- “High-speed rail will leave nered “overwhelming” support. feet of the Caltrain tracks. communities, including Menlo “We can’t have just a regional Potential benefits Park and Atherton, in much bet- system, just a local system, or But Proposition 1A supporters, ter condition than they’re in now,” just a high-speed rail system,” including Menlo Park Council- said Mr. Diridon in an interview Mr. Diridon said. “We need it man John Boyle — the lone coun- with The Almanac, suggesting all. We must have the ability cilman of either town to support grade separations will lessen local to get people from the Central the bond measure — say oppo- congestion and improve safety. Valley to Silicon Valley. The Bay nents are being shortsighted. He acknowledged that along some Area is running out of room, Mr. Boyle has stressed that resi- portions of the Caltrain corridor, and its running out of homes.” dents and city officials will get a the project may require “maybe 10 Mr. Diridon, Councilman chance to weigh-in on the potential feet of backyards,” but that for the Boyle, and other Proposition 1A local impacts of high-speed rail most part, claims by opponents of supporters have stressed that once the project-level environmental the project “have been exagger- Menlo Park and Atherton are the impact studies get under way, follow- ated to the point of falsehood.” only two cities along the proposed ing approval of the bond measure. He pointed to projected conges- high-speed rail route to officially Rod Diridon, a member of the tion relief, reduction in carbon oppose the bond measure. A
MENLO PARK initial funding for an estimated join a lawsuit against the state on continued from page 19 $45 billion high-speed train line the basis the route would nega- U.S. POSTAL SERVICE that would connect San Francisco tively impact Menlo Park. “I’m not STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION take on the Derry project. to Los Angeles. Mr. Cohen has going to let [the California High Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685 He said the referendum against opposed high-speed rail, but hasn’t Speed Rail Authority] bulldoze 1. Title of Publication: The Almanac the original project, supported taken an official stance on the our residents. ... The City Council 2. Publication Number: 459-370 3. Date of Filing: October 1, 2008 by the current council majority, project as a council member, citing is trying to manage the impacts of 4. Frequency of Issue: Weekly was “misguided.” He questioned a potential conflict of interest: he this project on our town.” 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 52 6. Annual subscription price: $30.00 in Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley, Woodside, whether the compromise project lives near the Caltrain tracks. Candidate Ciardella said he’s $50 elsewhere will ever get built. Council members Fergusson, “undecided” on Proposition 1A, 7. Location of Known Office of Publication: 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, San Mateo County, CA 94025-6558 Cline and Robinson voted in favor but questioned council mem- 8. Location of Headquarters or General Business Office of the Publishers: Same High-speed rail 9. Editor & Publisher: Tom Gibboney, 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, San Mateo of passing a resolution opposed bers’ decision to join a lawsuit County, CA 94025-6558; Managing Editor: Richard Hine, 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, The candidates also differ in to Proposition 1A, arguing the against the proposed route. Menlo Park, San Mateo County, CA 94025-6558 10. Owner/stockholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of stock: their views of plans to shoot state hasn’t addressed potential He said he sympathizes with Embarcadero Publishing Co., 703 High St., Palo Alto, CA 94301 high-speed trains up and down noise, construction and property concerns about the lack of infor- 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages or Other Securities: None the Caltrain corridor. impacts of the train on Menlo Park mation regarding what impacts 12. Stockholders owning 1% or more in the owner corporation: William S. Johnson, Teresa M. Ms. Fergusson, along with coun- homeowners and businesses. the train would have locally, but Lobdell, Palo Alto, California 94301; Jean & Dexter Dawes, Palo Alto, California 94301; Jerome I. Elkind, Portola Valley, California 94028; Leonard W. Ely & Shirley Ely, Co-Trustees of the Ely cilmen Cline and Robinson, have “This was the only way to bring noted that he’s confident the rail Trust, Palo Alto, California 94301; Margaret R. Haneberg, Trustee, The Walter A. & Margaret become staunch critics of Propo- them to the table,” said Ms. Fer- authority will give Menlo Park R. Haneberg Trust, Menlo Park, California 94025; Robert Heinen, Menlo Park, California 94025; Franklin P. Johnson, Jr., Palo Alto, California 94303; Harry J. Lewenstein & Marion L. sition 1A, the $9.95 billion bond gusson, referring to separate votes and other cities a chance to give Lewenstein, as Trustees of the Lewenstein Family Trust, Palo Alto, California 94301; Helen A Pickering, Trustee, Joseph F. Pickering & Helen D. Pickering Trust, Palo Alto, California 94303; measure that would provide the to oppose the bond measure and more input on the project. Anthony Sloss, Santa Cruz, California 95065; Elizabeth Sloss, Seattle, Washington 98144; Karen Sloss, Washington 98225; E.E. van Bronkhorst & Russella van Bronkhorst, Trustees, E.E. & Russella van Bronkhorst Trust, Menlo Park, California 94025; and Jeanne Ware, Palo Alto, BALLOT for two seats; wards 4 and 7 of the Mr. Hickey, a Libertarian who California 94303. continued from page 17 San Mateo County Office of Edu- wants to dissolve the district, 13. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: September 24, 2008 cation; and Ward 7 of the Mid- apparently hopes to unseat one 14. Extent and Nature of Circulation trict. They are Republican real estate peninsula Regional Open Space of the two current board mem- Average No.of Actual No. of copies each copies of single agent Ronny Santana; Green Party District, where 12-year veteran bers running for re-election. issue during issue nearest to preceding 12 mos. filing date Carol Brouillet, a nonprofit director Ken Nitz faces San Carlos park and activist; and Libertarian Brian advocate Cecily Harris in a small Ballot measures A. Total No. Copies Printed (net press run) 17,938 18,000 B. Paid and/or Requested Circulation Holtz, an engineer and author. corner of the district including Besides the 12 state ballot mea- 1. Outside-county mail subscriptions 400 381 State Sen. Joe Simitian is being part of Woodside and Skyline. sures, San Mateo County is offer- 2. In-county mail subscriptions 3,896 3,861 3. Sales through dealers & counter sales 6,910 6,873 challenged in the 11th Senate Dis- Possibly the most bizarre elec- ing two ballot measures to raise C. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation 11,206 11,115 trict by Republican Blair Nathan, an tion on the ballot is for the additional money to fund its $1.7 D1. Free Distribution by Mail Outside-County 671 836 D2. Free Distribution by Mail Inside-County 633 415 economics student at Stanford who Sequoia HealthCare District, billion budget. D4. Free Distribution Outside the Mail 5,012 5,214 writes for the Stanford Review. where four candidates — includ- Measure Q would impose a E. Total Free Distribution 6,316 6,465 F. Total Distribution 17,523 17,581 Assemblyman Ira Ruskin of ing three incumbents — are run- business tax of 8 percent of gross G. Copies Not Distributed 415 419 H. Total 17,938 18,000 Redwood City is opposed by ning for two seats. Incumbents receipts on commercial parking I. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation 64% 63% Republican Financial Consultant Malcolm “Nappy” McNaughton operators in unincorporated areas
I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. Annalisa Temple of Menlo Park and Kathleen M. “Katie” Kane are of the county. in the 21st Assembly District. running for re-election to four- Measure R would impose a Michael I. Narr, CFO October 1, 2008 Several other local agencies year terms. They are being chal- business license tax of 2.5 per- are holding contested elections: lenged by nurse Kim Griffin and cent of gross receipts on vehicle Published in THE ALMANAC on October 8, 2008. the Ravenswood School District, incumbent Jack Hickey, who is rental operators in unincorpo- where seven candidates are vying two years into a four-year term. rated San Mateo County. A 20 ■ The Almanac ■ October 8, 2008 ★ VVOTER’OTER’S GGUIDEUIDE 22008008 ★ Two vie for open space seat The Roundtable at Stanford University By Marion Softky Almanac Staff Writer resources by, for example, remov- ing invasive non-native plants. Wanted: Courage, eteran incumbent Ken Nitz “I will continue to buy land and of Redwood City faces a chal- open it up to the public,” he said. Compassion, and Character Vlenges from San Carlos parks and recreation commissioner and Cecily Harris Leadership for the 21st Century environmental activist Cecily Harris Cecily Harris brings a long list of to represent Ward 7 on the Board environmental credentials to her of Directors of the Midpeninsula campaign. Trained as a wildlife biol- Regional Open Space District. ogist with an MBA, she is a financial Saturday, October 11, 2008 Ward 7 covers the northern part of services manager for the San Mateo 9:15 – 11 a.m. Doors open 8:15 a.m. the district, which extends from San County Parks Department, as well Carlos south past Los Gatos in Santa as a parks and recreation commis- Maples Pavilion, Stanford University Clara County. Ward 7 includes San sioner for San Carlos, and a member www.stanford.edu/roundtable Carlos, Redwood City, the northern of the San Mateo County Demo- In the last century the world faced great challenges – totalitarianism, fringe of Woodside past Skyline cratic Central Committee. economic depression, and world war. Great leaders emerged to guide Boulevard, and the central Coastside Ms. Harris cites her experi- us with courage and skill, defending the public good. south to Lobitos creek. ence during 25 years of working As the 21st century begins, we face not one great national and global Founded in 1972, the district now with nonprofits and government threat, but many. Religious and ethnic violence, climate change, protects more than 57,000 acres of agencies, serving on boards and dwindling resources, economic turbulence, and poverty and disease public open space in 23 preserves. advisory commissions. “I under- among the world’s most vulnerable threaten our well-being and our stand the role a board member very existence. Ken Nitz plays,” she said. “So I think I can These times will test not only Americans, but all nations and all people Mr. Nitz, a senior software engi- hit the ground running.” as well. Leaders will be called upon to meet these complex and daunting neer at SRI International in Menlo Ms. Harris wants to help the challenges. Park, is seeking a fourth term on district balance acquisition of Join renowned journalist and this year’s moderator Tom Brokaw with the board. He said he is proud of the new lands with protection and a distinguished panel of leaders for the third Roundtable at Stanford accomplishments of the district over preservation of district lands, University. Open to the public and held in collabora- the past 12 years — including pres- and provide access to the public. tion with Stanford Reunion Homecoming. ervation of more than 16,000 acres of “The district has done a fabu- s 4ICKETS ARE AT THE 3TANFORD TICKET OFlCE land that can never be developed. lous job of acquiring land. We’re s 3TUDENTS FACULTY AND STAFF MAY OBTAIN “I’m detail-oriented. I ask a lot blessed,” Ms. Harris said. “I would FREE TICKETS WITH )$ CARD s 0ARKING IS LIMITED SO COME EARLY OR USE of questions of the staff,” Mr. Nitz like to see just as much emphasis PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION said in an interview. “I want to on protection and preservation s 2EUNION (OMECOMING PARTICIPANTS WILL make sure we do things properly. — like ridding the preserves of be admitted with Reunion name tag “The big thing for me is finan- non-native plants and animals.” cial sustainability,” he said “Con- Ms. Harris also wants to increase sidering the financial crisis that’s public access to district lands. “I happening around us, I want want to add low-impact recre- C`m\k_\c`]\pflcfm\XkK_\ to make sure the district stays ational trails and viewpoints,” she =fildI\k`i\d\ek:fddle`kp% around. 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TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY Peninsula Volunteers’ ‘Affair to Remember’ Portola Valley Green Speaker Series: Critical Thinking for Sustainable Communities A gala dinner dance and a ■ AROUND TOWN Oct. 19, at the Sharon Heights fashion show featuring Redwood Country Club in Menlo Park. City firefighters will make it “An Hours are 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Town of Portola Valley invites you to help inaugurate your new Affair to Remember” when the The Village Enterprise Fund Community Hall with the opening of our “green” speaker series: Peninsula Volunteers hold their provides seed capital grants, Pioneers of Sustainability. For our first event we welcome Amory annual benefit Saturday, Oct. 11, training and mentoring to start Lovins, a forerunner in the green building and sustainable communities at the Sofitel Hotel San Francisco small businesses in Kenya, Tanza- movement. Mr. Lovins is cofounder and Chief Scientist for the Rocky Bay in Redwood City. Colleen Haight, nia and Uganda. The evening will Mountain Institute (www.rmi.org). Details: Monday, October 13th, 6:30 Guests are asked to come in president-elect feature dinner, entertainment and p.m. at the Town Center Community Hall, 765 Portola Road. Carpooling vintage attire in homage to the of Peninsula a live auction of African “treasur- Volunteers. encouraged as parking is limited. For more info, contact Brandi de movie classic, starring Deborah ers and experiences.” Garmeaux, [email protected] or 650.851.1700 ext. 222. Kerr and Cary Grant, which was a cocktail reception and dancing Tickets are $150 per person. For filmed in 1957. to the music of the Dick Bright information, call 802-8891. Published in THE ALMANAC on October 8, 2008. A more contemporary note orchestra. will be the show featuring PVs Tickets to “An Affair to Remem- Christopher Kimball and Redwood City firefighters ber” are $200 per person, with at Kepler’s boostore modeling fashions from Azadeh, O sponsor seating available at an L T W A E Christopher Kimball, host of E Cache, Prestige, Graciana, Macy’s O K
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Breakfast, 8945 La Honda Rd, La Honda. behalf of the recent book by Bob Avakian, VC Taskforce: VC Connect. A roundta- Bilingual Symposium. Symposium with Of Note Call 650 747 0129. “Away With All Gods! Unchaining the Mind and ble of experienced venture capitalists. Thu., keynote speaker Kathryn Lindholm Leary, Radically Changing the World.” Thu., Oct. 9, Oct. 9, 6-8:30 p.m. $35 member, $45 affili- Ph.D. of SJSU, and other language-immersion Woodside Day of the Horse. Demon- 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Stanford University, History ate, $65 non-member, +$10 door. Wilson, experts. Tailored for educators and parents of strations, craft projects, stagecoach rides Corner [Main Quad, Bldg 200] Room 20, Stan- Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati, 950 Page Mill bilingual students. Sat., Oct. 11, 8 a.m.-2:30 at the Horse Fair teach children and adults On Stage ford. awaywithallgods.com Road (main entrance), Palo Alto. Call 650- p.m. Free. International School of the Peninsula, about the horse’s heritage, legacy in shaping “Radio Golf.” Pulitzer Prize-winning play- 687-4116. http://www.VCTaskForce.com 151 Laura Lane, Palo Alto. Call 650-251-8506. the character of Woodside and local horse wright August Wilson’s final play in his cycle 63 Years on Borrowed Time. George www.istp.org/BilingualSymposium organizations and riding programs. Open to examining the African-American experience Heller, a longtime Peninsula resident, survived the public. Sat., Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in 20th century America. Aldo Billingslea World War II in Europe in slave labor camps and Women’s Writing Workshop Fall Kick- Free. Woodside Town Hall, 2955 Woodside stars. Oct. 8-Nov. 2, Tue.-Wed. at 7:30 p.m., concentration camps. Thu., Oct. 9, 2008, 11:30 Art off. This session kicks off two fall writing groups Road, Woodside. www.whoa94062.org Thu.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. $21-64. a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Palo Alto Family YMCA, 3412 “If Wishes Were Horses.” Explor- that will meet weekly from late September Ross Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-842-2706. www. through Nov. 15. 8-noon. Free. Menlo Park Pres- “Paperback Dreams”: Special KQED TheatreWorks at the Mountain View Center for ing the close and complex bond between ymcamidpen.org byterian Church Library, 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Screening. “This PBS documentary by the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain horses and humans in painting, prints, Menlo Park. www.mppc.org filmmaker Alex Beckstead captures the spirit View. theatreworks.org Cloud Computing: Is it ready for the drawing and sculpture. Through Oct. 12, 11 of independent bookstores and their struggle “Hey Shakespeare, Get a Job!.” North Enterprise? After a presentation by Nicholas a.m.-4 p.m. The Main Gallery, 1018 Main Workshop with Rene van Rems. Learn to survive in the digital age. Reception and Star Academy and John Gill School bring Carr, author of “The Big Switch...,” a panel will St., Redwood City. Call 650-701-1018. www. floral design tips from the master of Euro style, discussion sponsored by Hometown Peninsula scenes from Shakespeare’s plays to the stage. debate the future of cloud computing. Mon., themaingallery.org Rene van Rems, in an intimate group setting Independent Business Alliance,” Kepler’s says. Oct. 16-19, 7-9 p.m. $8. McKinley Auditorium, Oct. 13, 2008, 6-9 p.m. $20 for members, $35 A Garden of Earthly Delights. Bar- and create two take-home arrangements. Sun., Oct. 12, 6-9 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 400 Duane St., Redwood City. Call 650-482- for others. $50 at the door. SAP Labs, Building bara von Haunalter has created a series of Attendees should bring their own shears and 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650- 5980. http://peninsulafunplays.blogspot.com/ D, 3410 Hillview Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-386- watercolor and acrylic paintings glorifying dress casually. Proceeds benefit Family Ser- 324-4321. www.keplers.com 5015. http://www.gaba-network.org the edible fruits and vegetables that grow in vice. Includes lunch. Tue., Oct. 21, 2008, 9 a.m.- noon $160. Menlo Circus Club, 190 Park Lane, Singer/songwriter Nancy Cassidy. The Diane Johnson’s “Lulu in Marrakech.” her yard. Exhibit runs through Oct. 31. Por- Atherton. www.familyserviceagency.org Menlo Park Library Foundation invites children Talks/Authors A novel of double standards and double agents tola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. and their families to the library in support of Alice Schroeder’s “The Snowball: by the author of “Le Divorce.” Wed., Oct. 8, www.portolaartgallery.com Your Memories, Your Way. Learn about the renovations of the Children’s Room. Nancy Warren Buffett and the Business of 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Menlo Art League Juried Show. Oct. photo preservation and strategies for getting out Cassidy will perform some children’s songs. Life.” This book recounts the life and times of Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www. 5-31, 2008. Noon-4 p.m. Free. Menlo Park from under a backlog of photo memories and Sun., Oct. 12, 2 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Public the legendary Omaha investor, who has allowed keplers.com Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 650- into stories told. The guest speaker is Bridget Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 650- the author “unprecedented access,” says eWomenNetwork “Accelerated Net- 366-7343. Courghran, memory-keeping consultant. Wed., 330-2530. www.menloparklibrary.org Kepler’s. Tue., Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s working” Lunch. Speaker: Zita Gustin. “A Change Of Perspective.” An exhibition Oct. 8, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-326-2025, Pros & Cons of state propositions. The Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call Topic: “Going Virtual: How Social Networking of work by Menlo Park fine-art photographer ext. 231. www.peninsulavolunteers.org League of Women Voters of Palo Alto will pres- 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com can Increase your Expert Status and Grow Nick Winkworth is on display through Oct. 26. ent two free public meetings on pros and cons Christopher Kimball’s “Cook’s Coun- Your Business.” Fri., Oct. 10, noon-3 p.m. $45 Free. Cafe Zoe, 1929 Menalto Ave., Menlo Park. of all propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot. Dates try Cookbook.” Mr. Kimball is editor and members, $55 non-members through noon www.absoluteblank.com and locations: Wed., Oct. 8, 7-8 p.m. First Pres- publisher of Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s 10/6, $65 after. Crowne Plaza Cabana, 4290 El Kids & Families byterian Church of Palo Alto, 1140 Cowper St., Country Magazine, and is host of America’s Camino, Palo Alto. Call 408-288-8484. Kitka: Lullabies and Songs of Child- Palo Alto; and Tue., Oct. 14, 1-2 p.m., Stevenson Test Kitchen, a public television cooking show. Life of Juana Briones. Palo Alto Historical Auditions hood. Eastern European cradle songs, House, 455 Charleston Road, Palo Alto. Thu., Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, Association presents Jeanne Farr McDonnell, “A Christmas Carol” at Palo Alto songs sung by the young, songs of grown Birds of Bayfront Park. See some of the 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650- author of the new book, “Juana Briones of 19th Children’s Theatre. A musical adaptation children remembering their parents, and songs birds that call Bayfront Park home. Experienced 324-4321. www.keplers.com Century California,” discussing Juana Briones’ of Dickens’ holiday classic. Auditions: Tue., that reflect on youth. Sun., Oct. 12, 4-6 p.m. birders will be available to show close-up views Randall Stross’s “Planet Google.” life across eras on Sun., Oct. 12, 2-3:30 p.m. Oct, 14 and Wed., Oct. 15 at 3:45 p.m. Open $25/$18. St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, 2650 of birds. Bring binoculars or look through those Author will discuss his book on what he calls the Free. Lucie Stern Community Center audito- to ages 8 through high school. All audition Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. Call 510-444-0323. provided. Meet along entrance road. Sat., Oct. “most transformative and potentially disruptive” rium, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. materials provided by the Children’s Theatre. http://www.kitka.org 11, 9-11 a.m. Free. Bayfront Park, end of Marsh company. Stross writes the NY Times column, Literacy expert Mem Fox will reveal Performs Dec 5-20. 3:45-6 p.m. Free. Palo David Carter’s “Big Bug Book and Yel- Road, Menlo Park. Call 650-325-7841. www. “Digital Domain,” and is professor of business at the emotional and intellectual impact reading Alto Children’s Theatre, 1305 Middlefield low Square.” Master paper engineer David friendsofbayfrontpark.org San Jose State. Wed., Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. Free. aloud to children has on their ability to learn to Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-463-4930. www. Carter will present two kids books. Thu., Oct. 9, Sudanese Refugee Experience. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo read. Mon., Oct. 20, 2008, 7:30 p.m. $15, book cityofpaloalto.org/childrenstheatre 6 p.m. Free. Redwood City Main Library, 1044 Bay Area Sudanese refugees discuss their Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com included, $10, event only. Spangenberg The- Middlefield Road, Redwood City. Call 650-780- experiences in Sudan and the United States. SF Opera Previews. The October pre- ater, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Call 650- 7018. www.keplers.com Presented in cooperation with San Jose-based views of the SF Opera presentations are: 949-3390. www.lindentreebooks.com Classes Higher Notes Music. After School Music Hope with Sudan, which provides scholarships Oct. 14, “Boris Godunov.” Oct. 21, “L’Elisir Optimizing the Power of Innovation as A Harvest of Pumpkin and Squash Program for Kids K-8th grade. Classes include and mentors. Sudanese “Lost Boys and Girls” d’amore.” Presented by South Peninsula a Strategic Initiative: A journey of change with Lou Pappas. Celebrate the harvest “Camp Rock” where kids will form a kids’ in the San Francisco Bay Area. Wed., Oct. 15, Opera Guild and Little House. 7:30-9 p.m. $8 for the Haas School of Business and two For- of pumpkins and squash with a participation- Christian rock ensemble. Other classes include 2008, 7-8 p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 members, $10 non-members. PV Inc Little tune 100 companies. Thu., Oct. 16, 7:30-10:30 style cooking class in the Carriage House. choir, chimes and bells. Tuesday afternoons. Woodside Road, Woodside. www.smcl.org House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call a.m. $25 members, students, affiliates; $35 all Sun., Oct. 12, 5-7:30 p.m. $40 member, $50 3:45-6:30 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church, 1095 Pancake Breakfast. La Honda Volunteer 650-326-2025. Peninsula Volunteers Inc. others; $40 at door. SRI- Stanford Research non-member. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waver- Cloud Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-854-5897. Fire Brigade hosts it’s annual fundraiser “Away With All Gods.” Sunsara Taylor Institute, 333 Ravenswood Ave., Menlo Park. ley St., Palo Alto. Call 650-329-1356 ext. Story Time with Lisa Brown. “San pancake breakfast. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Pancake speaks at Stanford on her national tour on Call 408-209-5679. 201. http://www.gamblegarden.org Francisco author and illustrator Lisa Brown will help you follow along as a brother and sister go through their day at preschool, experiencing the ups and downs of being a toddler,” Kepler’s says. Sun., Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com Tony DiTerlizzi’s “Kenny and the Get Healthy! Dragon.” “Remember a little series called the Spiderwick Chronicles? Then you might be excited to know that co-creator Tony DiTerlizzi is coming to the Redwood City Enhance your vitality Library to share his new book! A fresh and and well-being The Bowman program builds Continued on next page confidence, creativity and Avenidas Health & academic excellence. Wellness Offerings Lower School - Grades K - 5 Free health screenings Personalized nutrition sessions Middle School - Grades 6 - 8 Hypnotherapy & Acupuncture Individualized, self-directed program Podiatry (foot care) Health insurance advocacy Rich international and cultural studies REDWOOD CITY Help with advance directives Proven, Montessori approach Massage, Reflexology, Reiki & SALES Feldenkrais SERVICE State-of-the-art facility PARTS Low student-teacher ratio www.hopkinsacura.com Start feeling healthier! 1555 El Camino Real Redwood City CA 94063 www.bowmanschool.org Call (650) 289-5400 today. 4000 Terman Drive Palo Alto, CA Tel: 650-813-9131 650.364.6771
24 ■ The Almanac ■ October 8, 2008 CALENDAR Uggs FALL RUMMAGE SALE Cole Haan French Soles BCBG Shoes & Handbags Donald Pliner Continued from previous page WOODSIDE VILLAGE CHURCH October 9, Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Outside only 8 a.m.) Shoes & funny take on Kenneth Graeme’s The Reluc- Handbags tant Dragon. Enter our drawing contest to Snack Bar: coffee, soda & donuts Eliza B Sandals win the prize,” Kepler’s says. Wed., Oct. 8, 6 49 Square Miles p.m. Free. Redwood City Main Library, 1044 Stuart Weitzman Middlefield Road, Redwood City. Call 650- October 10, Friday 9 a.m.-noon (Outside only 8 a.m.) 780-7018. www.keplers.com Everything ½ price - ”Dollar-a-Bag” Sale 11 a.m.-noon Havaianas Kicks Featuring: Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Clothing, Books, Boutique items Rainbows 1060 Evelyn Street Volunteers Menlo Park, CA 94025 Hobo Wallets --Dealers Welcome-- Nature docents. Environmental Volunteers 650.328.KICK (5425) Jack Rogers work with children and involve them in hands-on Merrills about Bay Area environments. Docent training SPECIALS: Civil War Armoire, Antique Dolls & Chairs, Sandals Wed. Oct. 22, 2008, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Class fee Beautiful Paintings & Prints, Designer Clothes & Purses Thierry Robotin is $50 (scholarships available). Peninsula Con- Bernardo servation Center, 3921 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-961-0545. www.EVols.org Church Grounds, 3154 Woodside Road, Woodside History museum docents. The San Mateo 650.851.1587 Heather Moore Taryn Rose County Historical Association welcomes people Jewelry interested in helping at our three historical sites: RAIN OR SHINE the San Mateo County History Museum in Red- — OPEN M-Sat 10-5:30 / Sun 11-4 — wood City, Woodside Store in Woodside, and Sanchez Adobe in Pacifica. Oct. 18-19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City. Call 650- 299-0104 ext. 33. www.historysmc.org Because you want more than peace of mind. You want the Et Alia “State by State: A Panoramic Portrait best for your Mom & Dad. of America.” A 35-minute film about the book. A collection of 50 essays resurrects a Nine out of ten seniors prefer to landmark effort from the 1930s when the Feder- al Writers’ Project commissioned America’s best live at home. That’s why we’re a authors “to describe America to Americans.” trusted tradition among Menlo- Sat., Oct. 11, 2 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324- Atherton families. Our happy 4321. www.keplers.com caregivers bring more than care “What is the What.” Join us for a discus- sion of Dave Eggers’ “What is the What.” Thu., and comfort. We help prevent falls, Oct. 16, noon-1 p.m. Free. Redwood City Down- loneliness and other risks of aging. town Library, 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. www.onebookreads.com Plus, we enable your loved ones Watercolor Painting Demonstration. to continue living independently, Menlo Art League demonstration by watercolor- “We chose Home Care ist Miho Simunovic. Wed., Oct. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Assistance over other options doing the activities they enjoy. Free. Menlo Park Recreation Center, 700 Alma because my Mom deserves St., Menlo Park. Call 650.854.4656. the very best.” Bonded and insured. Little House Asian Art Lecture. “The Silk Road: Globalization 1.0.” Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Docent Kathleen Brauntsein speaks on effect of trade and migration on East- ern and Western cultures. Thu., Oct. 16, 1:30- 2:30 p.m. $3 members/$5 non-members. Little “The Peninsula’s #1 Choice for In-Home Senior Care.” House Auditorium, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-326-2025, ext. 231. Roundtable at Stanford University. Moderator Tom Brokaw and host Stanford Presi- dent John Hennessy lead roundtable discus- sion with leaders in government, business and 650-462-6900 philanthropy on the challenges of today. Sat., Oct. 11, 9:15-11 a.m. $10. Maples Pavilion, 655 www.HomeCareAssistance.com Campus Drive, Stanford. Call 650-723-1844. stanford.edu/roundtable 148 Hawthorne Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301 The Best and Worst of Argentina. Amalia Popell presents an opportunity to get an intimate look at life in Argentina during the time of the Perons and the Desaparecidos. Tue., Oct. 14, 2-3 p.m. Free. Little House REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Auditorium, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-326-2025, ext. 231. FOR SHARON HEIGHTS PUMP STATION DESIGN Community Health Resource Center 101. Debbie Swartz, R.N., Palo Alto Medical Foundation, will speak at Little House on the types of services offered at the Community The City of Menlo Park is requesting proposals from qualified Health Resource Center and how to access firms to provide design services for a new, replacement, reliable health information. Wed., Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., potable water pump station in Sharon Heights. The objective Menlo Park. Call 650-326-2025, ext. 231. www. peninsulavolunteers.org of this project is the development of a complete, detailed “Who’s Pushing Your Buttons?” design and specifications from which contractors can THE GIRLS’ Video and discussion series by Dr. John Townsend. An approach to managing difficult prepare bids for construction. Current technology is to be relationships. Sundays through Nov. 23, 11 incorporated in this new state-of-the-art facility for maximum MIDDLE SCHOOL a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 550 Glenwood Ave., Menlo Park. reliability and energy efficiency. www.singlestogether.org Pathways One from the Heart )KRKHXGZOTM_KGXY Awards Breakfast. Steve Ford, son of for- For the full Request for Proposals please contact: mer President Gerald R. Ford, is guest speaker at 18th annual One from the Heart Awards Jennifer Ng, Senior Civil Engineer breakfast. Sat., Oct. 11, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Individ- OPEN HOUSES Saturday, November 15, 1 pm ual seats available for $90 each. Crowne Plaza Engineering Division, City of Menlo Park Thursday, December 11, 7 pm Cabana Hotel, Palo Alto. Call 408-730-1200. Telephone: (650) 330-6740 http://www.pathwayshealth.org www.menlopark.org\cip
180 North Rengstorff Avenue For all listings SUBMITTALS must be received at the City of Menlo Igniting the spark This Calendar contains partial list- Park, Engineering Division by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, of knowledge and Mountain View, CA 94043 ings of community events. self-discovery. (650) 968-8338 x115 To see all listings, go to October 21, 2008 TheAlmanacOnline.com and on the [email protected] green navigation bar on the left, Published in THE ALMANAC on October 8, 15, 2008. www.girlsms.org click on “Community Calendar.”
October 8, 2008 ■ The Almanac ■ 25 OPEN SUNDAY,OCTOBER 12, 1:30-4:30 2312 BLUERIDGE AVENUE,MENLO PARK
ompletely remodeled this home’s floorplan has Cbeen thoughtfully designed to accommodate comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. Particular attention has been paid to how interior spaces interact with the out door areas. From the front courtyard entry to the wonderful outdoor decks, and on out to the level lawn and pool area almost every room has access. But nature is introduced in other ways, with east OFFERED AT facing skylights, a see-through fireplace that serves $3,295,000 the inside and outside living spaces and even a driveway built with pavers that accomodate grass plantings for a softer landscape. There are too many special features to list, so stop by this Sunday and experience this recently updated home for yourself. • 4 bedrooms (includes 2 master suites), 3 full baths and 2 half baths. • A light-filled entry opens to a spacious living room with fireplace, and 2 sets of doors that lead to a redwood deck overlooking the pool and gardens. 650-851-8030 www.cowperthwaiteco.com • Right of the entry is the “library style”formal dining room with chair rail, built-in bookshelves, skylight, and double French doors that can be opened to the living room or can be closed for a more intimate experience. • Balancing the dining room is a home office/den with courtyard views. • Beautifully remodeled kitchen with top-grade appliances, granite countertops include the center island and expansive eating bar. The custom cabinetry offers exceptional storage plus such conveniences as pull out storage, 2 appliance barns, and pot drawers under the Viking 6-burner gas cooktop. Shaler Peter • Adjacent to the kitchen is a media room to one side, and a large family room Barnes Cowperthwaite with indoor/outdoor fireplace and access to the new deck on the other– Realtor Broker creating a great place to gather with friends and family. Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Buyer to verify all information to their satisfaction. • Convenient location and Menlo Park Schools.
2156 Sterling Avenue, Menlo Park
Carmel Cottage Style with Extraordinary Gardens • Fully renovated and expanded • Master bedroom suite with a just over one year ago wall of windows overlooking • 2 bedrooms and 2 beautifully the tranquil garden setting and finished bathrooms luxuriously appointed bathroom • Finely finished oak hardwood • Fully finished one-car garage with floors throughout extensive built-in cabinetry and laundry area • Spacious living room with Rumford-style, gas-log fireplace • Fenced front yard with level lawn and marble surround and rose garden bordering a driveway of interlocking pavers • Elegantly appointed formal dining room • Exceptional rear gardens present a surprisingly private and tranquil • Central hallway with full wall of setting with flagstone patio built-in library shelves beneath a majestic willow tree, • Farmhouse-style kitchen showcases strolling paths, and lush foliage abundant cabinetry in a designer- hand-selected to complement the selected color, white CaesarStone home’s character counters, quality appliances, and • Top-rated Las Lomitas School sky-lit breakfast or office nook that District opens to the rear deck
Offered at $1,295,000
650 329 6645 Coldwell Banker [email protected] #2 Agent, San Francisco-Peninsula, 2007 tomlemieux.com #4, Internationally
Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.
26 ■ The Almanac ■ October 8, 2008 COLDWELL BANKER californiamoves.com
PALO ALTO 4BR | 3.5BA ATHERTON MENLO PARK UNEXPECTED ELEGANCE $2,795,000 ATHERTON LOT W/COTTAGE $1,130,000 PINE COURT $875,000 - $975,000 Handsome 1-level home combines excellent new construction, remodeling & Quiet location, lovely open yard w/redwood grove, mature trees. MP schools, Six newly converted condominiums in Central Menlo Park. 2 story units with “green” considerations w/ the charm of yesteryear. Near Stanford, downtown. close to town center, library & Holbrook-Palmer Park! 1 car garage & fenced yard. Sarah Elder 650.324.4456 Margaret Brush 650.324.4456 Scott Dancer 650.851.2666
ATHERTON 5BR | 5BA ATHERTON 3BR | 2BA PORTOLA VALLEY NEW ATHERTON ESTATE HOME $8,595,000 STUNNING 1+ ACRE PROPERTY $2,679,000 NEW LISTING! $1,998,000 5 BR 5 BA New 3 Level Estate. Master Suite W/Private Balcony. Main Level Suite Elegant living room, formal dining room, separate family room w/vaulted ceil- Fabulous Creekside setting w/lovely 3 or 4 bed traditional with family room, & Library. Lower Level Media & Exercise Rm. 1 Bedroom Cabana & Pool. ings on 1+ acre at end of cul-de-sac. Award-winning MP Schools. den & au pair suite. Virtual tour at www.chenzel.com Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961
ATHERTON MENLO PARK MENLO PARK PORTOLA VALLEY SAN MATEO FRENCH COUNTRY MANOR $6,200,000 EXCEPTIONAL ALLIED ARTS! $2,450,000 WILLOWS HOME NEIGHBORHOOD $879,000 COUNTRY ESTATE $5,750,000 TOP FLOOR DELIGHT $465,000 5 BR 5.5 BA 5BD and 5.5BA. Beautifully landscaped grounds of 4 BR 3.5 BA Beautiful Allied Arts charmer w/in walking distance 3 BR 1.5 BA Classic charm & lush landscaping introduces this 4 BR 4 BA Luxurious compound on aprx. 3.3 acres in prime 2 BR 1 BA Beautifully upgraded top floor condo in The Gardens. 1.18 acres in the Prestigious Lindenwood area. Majestic entry, to downtown. Priv yard w/upgrades to numerous to mention. wonderful & nicely updated hm located in the highly desirable Westridge neighborhood. Main house has 4 BR, & 2 gst houses This home features black granite kitchen counters & stainless stately design. www.238OakGrove.com Ready for the most discriminating buyer. Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park. each have a bdrm. There is also a sep. gym. appliances. Washer/dryer. John & Janet Dore 650.324.4456 Jenny Lamb 650.323.7751 Barbara Ellis 650.324.4456 Ed Kahl 650.851.2666 Janie & John Barman 650.325.6161 STUNNING VIEWS! $4,400,000 PRIME ATHERTON LOCATION $5,750,000 VINTAGE OAKS HOME $2,395,000 COMING SOON! $669,000 REMODELED TOP FLOOR CONDO $425,000 4 BR 4 BA Approximetley 1 Acre In Circus Club Location. 3 BR 2 BA Charming 3BD/2.5BA w/attached garage. Desirable Unique Parcel, Prime 4½ + acres with unobstructed views of 1 BR 1 BA Remod. unit-Immaculate cond. Newer kit w/ granite cntrs. Remodel Or Build New. Beautiful Private Lot, Close to 4 BR 3 BA Sparkling 4BR/3BA single story vintage oaks Willows location w/Menlo Park schls. Low HOA dues of $172/ Windy Hill, awaits world class estate. Water, sewer & utilities Spacious rms. Walk-in closet. F/P in LR. Complex has 2 pools/ sauna. Downtown Shopping. Excellent Menlo Park Schools. home, huge FR/Kit w/granite, freshly painted & hdwd floors mo. Call for a priv. showing @ 650-400-1962. on site. Leannah Hunt & Laurel Robinson 650.325.6161 Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 just refinished. Barbara Ellis 650.324.4456 Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 Elaine White 650.324.4456 SUNNYVALE CHARMING, PRIVATE ACRE $4,125,000 MENLO PARK FIXER $625,000 PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING $4,390,000 5 BR 3 BA Charming home on private acre with pool and spa. EUROPEAN ALLIED ARTS HOME $2,288,000 3 BR 3 BA Great opportunity to remodel Menlo Home. Willows 6 BR 5 BA + 2 half baths. Unique contemp lodge on approx. LIGHT/BRIGHT SUNNYVALE HM $829,000 New gourment kitchen and remodeled master suite. Family 3 BR 3 BA Enchanting lush gardens welcome you to a classic location. 5000 sq ft lot 1000 sq ft house. Excellent Menlo Schools. 1.4 acres. Chef's kitchen, great room with dramatic ceiling, 4 BR 2.5 BA Light & Bright Home In Desirable Sunnyvale Room/Study/Office. Las Lomitas schools. European styled home w/hardwood floors, crown moldings & Alan & Nicki Loveless 650.325.6161 skylights & FP. Neighborhood. 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Great neighborhood. 2 BR 2.5 BA Rarely available stunning ground floor Sharon Hts. materials used throughout the hm. modates formal and relaxed living. PRIVATE ESTATE $9,950,000 Natalie Comartin 650.324.4456 corner unit condo in desirable Mansion Court! Great entertain- Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 4 BR 4 BA 2 bdrm gsthse, sep pool hse, fitness ctr & 4 car gar. Beaut. ing/living space! Hugely spacious room. landscaped grnds on aprx. 3.8 ac w/pool & rm for horses or vineyard. PRESTIGIOUS LINDENWOOD! $2,995,000 NEW CONSTRUCTION! $3,149,000 MAGNIFICENT VIEWS!!!! $2,095,000 Maya & Jason Sewald 650.323.7751 4 BR 2 full BA + 2 half This gracious home blends classic Jim McCahon 650.851.2666 4 BR 2 BA Ranch style appeal. Gleaming wood floors. 2 master 5 BR 4 BA Beautiful New Construction in Professorville, 5 beds/ DESIRABLE SHARON HEIGHTS $1,980,000 5.5 baths, fantastic finishes, w/sep. entrance for guest quarters. Mediterranean design with stunning views & scenic privacy on COLONIAL ESTATE $8,500,000 BD's. Expansive LR. Screened yard w/mature trees. 224 ft of approx. 1-acre with sparkling pool, spa and more. front footage. Pool. Approx 1 acre! Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 5 BR 5 BA Secluded on 6 ac beyond a gated entrance, the 3 BR 3.5 BA Enjoy everyday living in this lovely Sharon Heights Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 John & Janet Dore 650.324.4456 home! Living areas and BR areas all enjoy spacious room sizes! UNEXPECTED ELEGANCE $2,795,000 home, pool & tennis ct are positioned beneath sun swept skies. CONTEMPORARY LADERA HOME $1,749,000 Separate & fully equipped gsthse w/2BD. 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Enayat Boroumand 650.851.1961 Award-winning MP Schools. CHARMING GOLF COURSE UNIT $1,230,000 Siobhan O'Sullivan 650.324.4456 lane. Beautiful oaks, pool, tennis ct., & guest house. Stanford Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 3 BR 2.5 BA Charming, updated, golf course unit with expansive OLD PALO ALTO CHARMER! $2,200,000 STYLISH CONTEMPORARY! $1,349,000 leased land. Remodel or build new. views from custome designed deck w/built-in seating. Great for 3 BR 2 BA Tasteful remodel w/granite kitchen, tiled baths, Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 ATHERTON LOT W/COTTAGE $1,130,000 entertaining! Inside laundry. 3 BR 1.5 BA Old Palo Alto charmer on corner lot with over 10,000 sq ft- build or remodel call Barry Willbanks for details. hardwood floors, large dining/family room off kitchen, spacious AMAZING WOODSIDE LOCATION $3,498,000 Quiet location, lovely open yard w/redwood grove, mature MB. Sunny yard, patio & deck. Adjacent to Open Space. Deanna Tarr 650.324.4456 4 BR 2.5 BA Desirable Wdse location, 3+ac, & amazing vws of western trees. MP schools, close to town center, library & Holbrook- Barry Willbanks 650.324.4456 Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961 Palmer Park! YOUR CORNER OF THE WORLD $1,175,000 HEART FELT MEMORIES AWAIT $1,598,000 hills. Lovely updated ranch-style hm w/grmt kit, & excellent schls. 3 BR 2.5 BA Extra large lr & sep dr all new kit w/granite cntrs. RUSTIC CHARM $975,000 Karen Gunn 650.324.4456 Margaret Brush 650.324.4456 3 BR 2 BA Why spend $ when you can vacation in your own 2 BR 2 BA On approx .5 ac. Remodld kit, baths, new carpet Stain steel app extra deep sink, extra lg dble oven. Lots of lite. bkyd? Custom crafted 4 function & style. Flex flr plan sep DR & WALK TO TOWN $3,295,000 LOS ALTOS HILLS Dramatic entry. Looks like SFR & paint surrounded by lovely flagstone path, patio & nature. FR. Lush landscape & Pool skylites! Possible Seller Financing. 4 BR 3.5 BA + den. 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Craftsman style hm + addit 2BD/1BA cottage-each w/its own STERLING HEIGHTS HOME $1,449,000 SPECTACULAR VIEW PARCEL $2,000,000 Chris Taelemans 650.851.2666 Best value in for 2008! garage. 8,400 sf lot located in Community Center 4 BR 3 BA Perfect blend of elegance, fine finishes and fabulous San Bruno Mountain to Oakland via S. Bay vws - Meadows, Oaks, Fern MENLO PARK Steve Bellumori 650.324.4456 Don Diltz 650.324.4456 floor plan. Huge price reduction! Grove. Rm for horses, barn, gsthse. EZ access to 280 but a priv hilltop. Kathleen & Dave Pasin 650.325.6161 Tom Stafford 650.851.2666 CHARMING HM ON 7800+ LOT $1,029,000 GREAT LOCATION & VALUE! $1,495,000 TRADITIONAL W. MENLO $4,399,000 4 BR 2 BA Spacious hm on cul-de-sac backing to park. Eat-in kit, STUNNING REMODELED HOME $1,195,000 CENTRAL WOODSIDE $1,998,000 2 BR 1 BA Elegant Living Room, Dining Room, Updated Kitchen, 3 level home just 3 yrs new. Features include formal LR, DR FR fam/bonus rm, wood fp, 2 car gar & dbl-pane windows. Ref. oak 3 BR 2 BA Elegant LR, gourmet kit w/top of the line appli- 4 BR 3.5 BA Near town & school. Craftsman style hm w/vaulted Hardwood Floors Throughout, Lovely-Landscaped Backyard - adjacent to kitchen, plus 6 BR, 5 full BA & 2 half baths. Elegant flrs & fresh paint.Move right in! ances, lovely dining area, exquisite mstr BR suite, deck off LR ceiling & gourmet kitchen, master ste, mature trees, tiered Award Winning Menlo Park Schools. touches throughout. Susan Tilling 650.324.4456 w/views! Award-winning Roy Cloud School. flower beds, expansive deck & grt lawn. Jim McCahon 650.851.2666 Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 CHARMING SOUTHGATE HOME $1,299,000 Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 Karen Gunn 650.324.4456 PRIME WEST MENLO! $4,150,000 STUNNING MENLO PARK HOME! $990,000 2 BR 2 BA Tucked Behind Private Hedge. Light Bright Home MT CARMEL 14,000+ SF LOT $1,060,000 ARCHITECTURAL GEM $1,850,000 6 BR 4 BA Final plans submitted to building dept. for 6BR/6BA, 3 BR 2 BA This beautifully updated home is bright & airy with Includes Den/Office And Bonus Room. Warm Wood Finishes. 3 BR 1.5 BA Lg lot. House is in original condition but has lots 3 BR 2 BA 3+ ac parcel w/verdant vws. Tranquil, gated Bear 5400sf Craftsman on 10,690sf lot. Designed by renowned designer paint colors, recessed lighting throughout. HW floors, Close To SchoolDowntown. Charming! of potential, family room, lg. inviting porch, sunny living room & Gulch community. Spacious LR w/FP. Lg yard & serene deck. architect Steve Pogue. S/S appliances, dual pane windows Deirdre Sauvage 650.323.7751 dining room w/ walls of windows. Minutes to Wunderlich Park & hiking trails. 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October 8, 2008 ■ The Almanac ■ 27 96 Howard Way, Atherton
Enticing Blend of Traditional and Contemporary
• Single level 4-bedroom, 3-bath home with 3,203 square feet of living space, set on approximately ¾ of an acre
• Verdant grounds with vast level lawns
• Just moments to downtown Menlo Park, plus access to excellent Menlo Park schools
New Price: $3,295,000
650 329 6645 Coldwell Banker [email protected] #2 Agent, San Francisco-Peninsula, 2007 tomlemieux.com #4, Internationally
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Great opportunity to own a home in Woodside Hills on almost an acre! This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home of over 650-917-8253 2,600 square feet has wonderful views over Menlo Country Club to the south, Hoover tower on the Stanford cam- nancymanninghomes.com pus is a prominent focal point along with the lights of San Jose in the evening. Move in condition, yet ready for remodel or expansion in a quiet location at the end of a cul-de-sac.
• Separate offi ce or 5th bedroom • Large Living Room with expansive view • Enclosed lanai or family room • Two master suites • Eat-In Kitchen • 38,280 square foot lot • Separate Formal Dining Room • 2 car carport List Price $1,998,000
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28 ■ The Almanac ■ October 8, 2008 RECENT SALES by FOR SALE 189 Mountain Home Road Erika Demma Woodside Approximately 2 level acres ready to build your dream home Call for price
FOR SALE SOLD 1054 Fremont Street Walsh Road * Menlo Park Atherton Four-plex building – fabulous Price Not Disclosed investment opportunity $1,849,000
OPEN SUNDAY 1:30 - 4:30 PM FOR SALE 123 Otis Avenue Woodside SOLD Walsh Road * 3-bedroom, 2-bath home Atherton with access to Woodside Offered at $6,900,000 Elementary $1,195,000
OPEN SUNDAY 1:30 - 4:30 PM FOR SALE 342 Rutherford Avenue Redwood City 3-bedroom, 1-bath Craftsman SOLD on an oversized lot Josselyn Lane ** Woodside $779,000 Offered at $10,900,000
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bank specified in section 5102 of the the Notice of Sale is $548,516.58. The at Page 102, records of San Mateo Financial Code and authorized to do beneficiary under said Deed of Trust County; Thence from said Point of business in this state). At the Marshall heretofore executed and delivered to Beginning, leaving the centerline of said Street entrance to the Hall of Justice the undersigned a written Declaration Highway and following the Westerly line and Records, 400 County Center, of Default and Demand for Sale, and a of that certain 4.46 acre Parcel of land Redwood City, CA, all right, title and written Notice of Default and Election described in Deed from Peter Folger to Public Notices interest conveyed to and now held by to Sell. The undersigned caused said Robert E. Christ and Marie E. Christ, his it under said Deed of Trust in the prop- Notice of Default and Election to sell to wife, dated September 28, 1953 and erty situated in said County, California be recorded in the County where the recorded October 28, 1953, in Volume describing the land therein: As more real property is located. For Trustee 249L of Official Records of San Mateo fully described in said Deed of Trust. Sale Information Please Call: Priority This business is being conducted by an Snjezana, 846 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo The property heretofore described is Posting & Publication 17501 Irvine County, at Page 665, South 06º 01’ 995 Fictitious Name individual. Registrant began transacting Park, CA 94025: Snjezana Maric, 4054 being sold “as is”. The street address Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 East 190.72 feet; South 25º, 00’ business under the fictitious business Bell Terace, Fremont, CA 94536 This and other common designation, if any, 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting. East, 77.00 feet; and South 14º 15’ Statement name(s) listed herein on N/A. This business is being conducted by an of the real property described above com NDex West, LLC as Authorized West 100.00 feet to the True Point of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME statement was filed with the County individual. Registrant began transacting is purported to be: 1320 Windermere Agent Dated: 10/4/2008 NDex West, Beginning of this description; Thence STATEMENT Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County business under the fictitious business Avenue, Menlo Park, California 94025. LLC may be acting as a debt collec- from said True Point of Beginning, along File No. 228946 on 8/28/08. (Almanac 9/24, 10/1, 8, name(s) listed herein on N/A. This The undersigned Trustee disclaims tor attempting to collect a debt. Any said Westerly line of said 4.46 acre The following individual(s) is (are) doing 15, 2008) statement was filed with the County business as, Firehouse Grill & Brewery, any liability for any incorrectness of information obtained will be used for Parcel, South 35º 43’ East 225.00 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County 1765 E. Bayshore Road, East Palo Alto, the street address and other common that purpose. P469605 10/8, 10/15, feet; Thence leaving said Westerly STATEMENT on 9/29/08. (Almanac Oct. 8, 15, 22, CA 94303: Firehouse EPA LLC, 50 W. designation, if any, shown herein. 10/22/2008 (Published in the Almanac line, South 54º 06’ 10” West, 70.50 File No. 229092 29, 2008) San Fernando, 14th Floor, San Jose, Said sale will be made, but without 10/8, 15, 22, 2008) feet, thence North 18º 20’ 10” West, The following individual(s) is (are) doing CA 95113 This business is being con- covenant or warranty, expressed or 236.00 feet to the Point or Place of business as, Topos Art, 901 Fremont 997 All Other Legals Trustee Sale No. 1430 Loan No. 1430 ducted by Limited Liability Company. implied, regarding title, possession, or Beginning. Parcel 3: Together with an Pl., #4, Menlo Park, CA 94025: John Title Order No. 3781581 APN 072- Registrant began transacting business NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER encumbrances, to pay the remaining easement for roadway purposes over Clark, 901 Fremont Pl., #4, Menlo 180-070 and 072-180-080 NOTICE under the fictitious business name(s) ESTATE OF: Julian Rodney Johnson principal sum of the note(s) secured a portion of that certain strip of land, Park, CA 94025 This business is being OF TRUSTEEâ ™S SALE YOU ARE IN listed herein on 10/1/2008. This #118089 To all heirs, beneficiaries, by said Deed of Trust, with interest 30 feet in width, hereinafter described conducted by an individual. Registrant DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST statement was filed with the County creditors, contingent creditors and thereon, as provided in said note(s), began transacting business under the DATED 04/01/2005. UNLESS YOU as Parcel “A”, said portion being 15 Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on persons who may otherwise be inter- advances, if any, under the terms of the fictitious business name(s) listed herein TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR feet in width and lying Southwesterly 9/2/08. (Almanac Sept. 17, 24, Oct. ested in the will or estate, or both, of J. Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges on N/A. This statement was filed with PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT of and immediately adjacent to that 1, 8, 2008) Rodney Johnson and Rodney Johnson. and expenses of the Trustee and of the the County Clerk-Recorder of San A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to- A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN portion of the center line of said Parcel FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Mateo County on 9/10/08. (Almanac filed by: Judy Johnson in the Superior wit: $479,207.67 (Estimated) Accrued EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF “A” described as follows: Beginning STATEMENT Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2008) Court of California, County of SAN interest and additional advances, if any, THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, at a point in the center line of Parcel File No. 229009 YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. “A”, said Point of Beginning being FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME MATEO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE will increase this figure prior to sale. The following individual(s) is (are) doing On 10/28/2008 at 12:30PM, Pacific distant Southeasterly along said center STATEMENT requests that Judy Johnson be The beneficiary under said Deed of business as, 1) Lobo Construction; Oak Foreclosure Services as the duly File No. 229370 appointed as personal representative to Trust heretofore executed and delivered line, 570.71 feet from the Point of 2) Lobo Roofing; 3) Lobo Iron Works, appointed Trustee under and pursu- The following individual(s) is (are) doing administer the estate of the decedent. to the undersigned a written Declaration Beginning of said Parcel “A”; Thence 41 Thomas, #3, Brisbane, CA 94005: ant to Deed of Trust RECORDED ON business as, Mengel Construction, THE PETITION requests the decedent’s of Default and Demand for Sale, and a along said centerline, South 19º 09’ Jorge Alfredo Pena, 41 Thomas #3, 4/6/05 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2005- 2018 Brewster Ave., Redwood City, will and codicils, if any, be admitted to written Notice of Default and Election East, 110.45 feet; South 10º 52’ Brisbane, CA 94005 This business 054539 of official records in the Office CA 94062: James C. mengel, 2018 probate. The will and any codicils are to Sell. The undersigned caused 30” East, 91.76 feet; South 20º 37’ is being conducted by an individual. of the Recorder of San Mateo County, Brewster Ave., Redwood City, CA available for examination in the file kept said Notice of Default and Election East, 102.66 feet; and South 6º Registrant began transacting busi- California, executed by: Napoleon 94062; Gregory L. Mengel, 2018 by the court. THE PETITION requests to Sell to be recorded in the county 50’ East 15.75 feet. Parcel “A” - A ness under the fictitious business Davis, Trustee of the Jonathan Carroll Brewster Ave., Redwood City, CA authority to administer the estate where the real property is located strip of land, 30 feet in width, lying name(s) listed herein on N/A. This and Gina Carroll 1995 Family Trust, as 94062 This business is being conduct- under the Independent Administration and more than three months have 15 feet on either side of the following statement was filed with the County elapsed since such recordation. The Trustor, North American Life Insurance ed by a General Partnership. Registrant of Estates Act. (This authority will allow described center line: Beginning at Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized Company of Texas, as Beneficiary, WILL began transacting business under the the personal representative to take a point in the center line of a State on 9/4/08. (Almanac 9/17, 24, 10/1, agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE fictitious business name(s) listed herein many actions without obtaining court Highway, formerly a County road, 8, 2008) approval. Before taking certain very declares, pursuant to California Civil HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable on N/A.. This statement was filed designated as Route 6 Division 2 of important actions, however, the person- Code 2923.5(b), that the mortgagee, at time of sale in lawful money of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME with the County Clerk-Recorder of San United States, by cash, a cashierâ ™s the San Mateo County Road System, STATEMENT al representative will be required to give beneficiary or the mortgageeâ ™s Mateo County on 9/29/08. (Almanac check drawn by a state or national said Point of Beginning being distant File No. 229027 notice to interested persons unless they or beneficiaryâ ™s authorized agent October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2008) bank, a check drawn by a state or Southeasterly along said center line, The following individual(s) is (are) doing have waived notice or consented to contacted the borrower or, pursuant FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the proposed action.) The independent to California Civil Code 2923.5(c), federal credit union, or a check drawn South 40º 10’ East, 370.00 feet from business as, ST International Trading, by a state or federal savings and loan 600 Sharon Park Dr., Ste. A-102, Menlo STATEMENT administration authority will be granted made efforts to contact the borrower, Engineer’s Station 300 plus 96.81 of File No. 229276 unless an interested person files an to assess the borrowerâ ™s financial association, savings association, or the County Engineer’s Survey of said Park, CA 94025: Shirin Tehrani, 600 savings bank specified in section 5102 Sharon Park Dr., Ste. A-102, Menlo The following individual(s) is (are) doing objection to the petition and shows situation and to explore options for the Route 6 Division 2, said station being business as, Heartwear, 468 Upland good cause why the court should not borrower to avoid foreclosure. Date: of the Financial Code and authorized marked on the ground by concrete Park, CA 94025 This business is being to do business in this state). At: At conducted by an individual. Registrant Road, Redwood City, CA 94062: grant the authority. A HEARING on the 9/23/08 For: DSL Service Company, monuments set opposite as shown on Darlene Heidi Romano Archdeacon, 468 petition will be held on October 24, as Trustee By: FCI Lender Services, the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall began transacting business under the of Justice and Records, 400 County that certain Record of Survey Map filed fictitious business name(s) listed herein Upland Road, Redwood City, CA 94062 2008, 9am in Dept. 14 of the Superior Inc., as Agent 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., in Book 1 of Record of Survey Maps, This business is being conducted by an Court of California, San Mateo County, Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Phone: (714) Center, Redwood City, CA, all right, on N/A. This statement was filed with title and interest conveyed to and now at Page 102, Records of San Mateo the County Clerk-Recorder of San individual. Registrant began transacting 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 282-2424 Sale Information: (714) 282- business under the fictitious business held by it under said Deed of Trust in County; Thence from said Point of Mateo County on 9/5/08. (Almanac 94063. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting 2430 Vivian Prieto, Vice President FCI Beginning, South 25º 49’ 20” East, name(s) listed herein on n/A. This Lender Services, Inc. is a debt collector the property situated in said County, 9/17. 24. 10/1, 8, 2008) of the petition, you should appear at the 275.82 feet; Thence South 0º 06’ statement was filed with the County attempting to collect a debt. Any infor- California describing the land therein: hearing and state your objections or file West 131.71 feet; Thence South 19º FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County written objections with the court before mation obtained will be used for that Parcel 1: Beginning at a point in the 09’ East, 163.18 feet to a point in the STATEMENT on 9/23/08. (Almanac Oct. 8, 15, 22, the hearing. Your appearance may be purpose. (RSVP# 127192)(10/01/08, center line of State Highway, formerly File No. 229069 29, 2008) in person or by your attorney. IF YOU 10/08/08, 10/15/08) (Published in the a County road, designated as Route Southwesterly line of the hereinabove The following individual(s) is (are) doing 6 Division 2 of the San Mateo County described 4.46 acre Parcel, said point FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent credi- Almanac 10/1, 8, 15, 2008) business as, Pentech, 1090 Eden Road System, said Point of Beginning being defined as the Easterly terminus STATEMENT tor of the deceased, you must file your Bower Lane, Redwood City, CA 94061: claim with the court and mail a copy to Trustee Sale No.: 20080134008881 being distant Southeasterly along said of the course described as “North 70º Robert Kastelic, 1090 Eden Bower File No. 229188 Title Order No.: 1161318 FHA/VA/ center line, South 40 degrees 10’ The following individual(s) is (are) doing the personal representative appointed 51’ East, 15.00 feet” in the description Lane, Redwood City, CA 94061 This by the court within four months from PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ ™S East, 370.00 feet from Engineer’s of said 4.46 acre Parcel, South 19º business is being conducted by an business as, Taylor Construction, SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A Station 300 plus 96.81 of the County 124 Jasmine Way, East Palo Alto, the date of first issuance of letters 09’ East, 110.45 feet, South 10º 52’ individual. Registrant began transacting as provided in section 9100 of the DEED OF TRUST, DATED 1/23/2006. Engineer’s Survey of said Route 6 30’ East, 91.76 feet; South 20º 37’ CA 94303. Ron Apache Taylor, 124 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO Division 2, said station being marked business under the fictitious business California Probate Code. The time for East, 112.69 feet; and South 6º 50’ name(s) listed herein on N/A. This Jasmine Way, East Palo Alto, CA 94303 PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE on the ground by concrete monuments filing claims will not expire before four West, 15.75 feet to a point which bears statement was filed with the County This business is being conducted by an SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED set opposite as shown on that certain individual. Registrant began transacting months from the hearing date noticed South 23º 48’ East, 23.58 feet from Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE Record of Survey Map filed in Book on 9/8/08. (Almanac 9/17, 24, 10/1, business under the fictitious business OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, 1 of record of Survey Maps, at Page an iron pipe monument. The property name(s) listed herein on N/A. This kept by the court. If you are a person heretofore described is being sold 8, 2008) interested in the estate, you may file YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 102, records of San Mateo County; statement was filed with the County NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Thence from said point of Beginning, â œas isâ ù. The street address and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME with the court a Request for Special Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County Trustee under and pursuant to Deed leaving the center line of said Highway, other common designation, if any, of STATEMENT Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an on 9/17/08. (Almanac Oct. 8, 15, 22, of Trust Recorded on 02/01/2006 as South 6º, 01’ East 190.72 feet; the real property described above is File No. 228654 inventory and appraisal of estate assets 29, 2008) Instrument No. 2006-015332 of official Thence South 25º 00’, East, 77.00 purported to be: 3860 Woodside Road, The following individual(s) is (are) doing or of any petition or account as pro- records in the office of the County feet, thence South 14º 15’ West, Woodside, CA 94062. The undersigned business as, The Paver Guys, 1159 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME vided in Probate Code section 1250. Recorder of San Mateo County, State 100.00 feet; Thence South 35º 43’ Hollyburne Avenue, Menlo Park, CA STATEMENT A Request for Special Notice form is Trustee disclaims any liability for any of California. Executed By: Yessica East, 225.00 feet; Thence North 70º 94025: Elias Antonio Gonzalez, 1159 File No. 229199 available from the court clerk. Attorney incorrectness of the street address Zamora, will sell at public auction to 51’ East, 15.00 feet; Thence South Hollyburne Avenue, Menlo Park, CA The following individual(s) is (are) doing for Petitioner: /s/ C. Bruce Hamilton, and other common designation, if any, highest bidder for cash, cashierâ ™s 19º 09’ East, 110.45 feet; Thence 94025 This business is being conduct- business as, Carol Ratto Massage 260 Sheridan Ave., #200, Palo Alto, CA shown herein. Said sale will be made, check/cash equivalent or other form South 10º 52’ 30” East, 91.76 feet; ed by an individual. Registrant began Therapy, 1200 Industrial Rd., Ste. 94306 (650) 329-5992 (Published in but without covenant or warranty, of payment authorized by 2924h(b), Thence South 20º 37’ East, 112.69 transacting business under the ficti- 1, San Carlos, CA 94070: Carol the Almanac 9/24, 10/1, 8, 2008) expressed or implied, regarding title, (payable at time of sale in lawful money feet; Thence South 6º 50’ West, tious business name(s) listed herein on Marie Ratto, 1126 Persia Ave., San possession, or encumbrances, to pay NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ ™S SALE Title of the United States). Date of Sale: 15.75 feet to a point which bears N/A. This statement was filed with the Francisco, CA 94112 This business the remaining principal sum of the Order No.: 30143149 Trustee Sale 10/28/2008 Time of Sale: 12:30 South 23º 48’ East, 23.58 feet from County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo is being conducted by an individual. note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, Registrant began transacting busi- No.: 52462 Loan No.: 9041020983 PM Place of Sale: At the Marshall an iron pipe monument; Thence South County on 8/11/08. (Almanac 9/17, with interest thereon, as provided in ness under the fictitious business APN: 055-372-060-8 You are in St. entrance to the Hall of Justice 23º 48’ East 104.42 feet to nail set 24, 10/1, 8, 2008) said note(s), advances, if any, under name(s) listed herein on N/A. This Default under a Deed of Trust dated and Records, 400 County Center, in the root of an oak tree, 30 inches in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME statement was filed with the County 09/16/2004. Unless you take action Redwood City, CA Street Address and diameter; Thence South 62º 45’ East the terms of the Deed of Trust, esti- STATEMENT Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County to protect your property, it may be sold other common designation, if any, 188.16 feet to an iron pipe monument; mated fees, charges and expenses File No. 229080 on 9/18/08. (Almanac Oct. 8, 15, 22, at a public sale. If you need an explana- of the real property described above Thence North 45º 22’ East, 261 feet, of the Trustee and of the trusts cre- The following individual(s) is (are) 29, 2008) tion of the nature of the proceedings is purported to be: 1155 CYPRESS more or less, to the center line of the ated by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: doing business as, Nordoon Real against you, you should contact a STREET , EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303 hereinabove mentioned State Highway; $3,899,835.58 (Estimated) Accrued Estate; Nordoon Realty, 199 California FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME lawyer. On 10/21/2008 at 12:30 P.M., APN#: 063-383-340-5 The undersigned Thence Northwesterly along said center interest and additional advances, if any, STATEMENT Dr., #200, Millbrae, CA 94030: BIX DSL Service Company as the duly Trustee disclaims any liability for any line, 1075 feet more or less, to the will increase this figure prior to sale. Equity Management, Inc., California File No. 229239 appointed Trustee under and pursuant incorrectness of the street address Point of Beginning. Excepting there- The following individual(s) is (are) doing The beneficiary under said Deed of This business is being conducted to Deed of Trust Recorded on 9/28/04 and other common designation, if any, from, any and all portions of the here- Trust heretofore executed and delivered by a Corporation. Registrant began business as, Kicks, 1060 Evelyn St., as Instrument #2004-193701 of official shown herein. Said sale will be made, inabove described Parcel that lie within Menlo Park, CA 94025: Calla Designs, to the undersigned a written Declaration transacting business under the ficti- records in the Office of the Recorder of but without covenant or warranty, the limits of said State Highway. Parcel of Default and Demand for Sale, and a tious business name(s) listed herein Inc., PO Box 1118, Menlo Park, CA San Mateo County, California, executed expressed or implied, regarding title, 2: Beginning at a point in the centerline 94026 This business is being conduct- written Notice of Default and Election on September 8, 2008. This state- by: Roberto L. Medina, a married man possession, or encumbrances, to pay of a State Highway, formerly a County to Sell. The undersigned caused said ment was filed with the County Clerk- ed by a Corporation. Registrant began as his sole and separate property, as the remaining principal sum of the road, designated as Route 6 Division 2 Notice of Default and Election to Sell Recorder of San Mateo County on transacting business under the ficti- Trustor. Downey Savings and Loan note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, of the San Mateo County Road System, to be recorded in the county where the 9/9/08. (Almanac 9/24, 10/1, 8, 15, tious business name(s) listed herein on Association, F.A., as Beneficiary. WILL with interest thereon, as provided in said Point of Beginning being distant 2008) N/A. This statement was filed with the SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE said note(s), advances, under the terms Southeasterly along said centerline, real property is located and more than County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges South 40º 10’ East, 370.00 feet from three months have elapsed since such FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County on 9/22/08. (Almanac Oct. 8, recordation. DATE: 9/30/2008 Pacific STATEMENT at time of sale in lawful money of the and expenses of the Trustee and of the Engineer’s Station 299 plus 96.81 of 15, 22, 29, 2008) United States, by cash, a cashier’s trusts created by said Deed of Trust. the County Engineer’s Survey of said Oak Foreclosure Services 711 Tank File No. 228926 Farm Road, Suite 100 San Luis Obispo, The following individual(s) is (are) doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME check drawn by a state or national The total amount of the unpaid bal- Route 6 Division 2, said station being CA 93401 (805) 544-9242 Dawn M. business as, Intramuros, 2019 Ray Dr., STATEMENT bank, a check drawn by a state or fed- ance of the obligation secured by the marked on the ground by concrete Smith, Foreclosure Specialist P476350 Burlingame, CA 94010: Mark De Leon, File No. 229368 eral credit union, or a check drawn by a property to be sold and reasonable esti- monuments set opposite as shown on 2019 Ray Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010 The following individual(s) is (are) state or federal savings and loan asso- mated costs, expenses and advances that certain Record of Survey Map filed 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/2008 (Published doing business as, Remedy Spa by ciation, savings association, or savings at the time of the initial publication of in Book 1 of record of Survey Maps, in the Almanac 10/8, 15, 22, 2008) 34 ■ The Almanac ■ October 8, 2008 The future of home phone service is here. 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Offer only available in Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Hillsborough, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Francisco, San Mateo, South San Francisco, and Woodside. Unlimited package pricing applies to all direct-dialed calls to locations in the U.S. and Canada, from home. No separate long distance carrier connection available. Plan does not include international calls. Comcast Digital Voice service (including 911/emergency services) may not function after an extended power outage. Certain customer premises equipment may not be compatible with Comcast Digital Voice services. Caller ID equipment is required. May not be combined with other offers. Offer only available in participating Comcast systems (and may not be transferred) and limited to new residential customers (or former customers with accounts in good standing, who have not had any Comcast service during the past 60 days), located in Comcast Cable wired and serviceable areas. After 6 months, current monthly rate for Comcast Digital Voice varies from $44.95-$39.95 depending on other Comcast services subscribed to, if any. Offer only good for a single outlet per service. Equipment, including EMTA (for telephone service, current monthly rental fee is $3/month) required and equipment and installation fees are additional. Prices shown do not include taxes, franchise fees or, for Digital Voice, Regulatory Recovery Fee, which is not a tax or government required or other applicable charges, e.g., per-call charges. Not all services available in all areas. Call Comcast for restrictions and complete details about service, prices and equipment. Comcast ©2008. All rights reserved. Service is subject to Comcast standard terms and conditions of service. Offer ends 10/31/2008. 5806B_CCWB_BAR
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BELMONT ATHERTON
John & Janet Nathalie Price Reduction! $1,495,000 de Saint Andrieu French Country Manor $6,200,000 Dore 6 BR 2 BA This beaut 6BD/2.5BA trad hm has it all. Location, views, 650.566.5298 5 BR 5.5 BA 5BD and 5.5BA. Beautifully landscaped grounds of 1.18 650.566.5269 great fl r plan w/rem. kit & ba’s, over sized fam rm w/fp, dr, and sep. [email protected] acres in the Prestigious Lindenwood area. Majestic entry, stately [email protected] utility/laundry rm! design. www.238OakGrove.com
REDWOOD CITY MENLO PARK
Siobhan Enjoy the Lower Foothills $986,000 Doug Gonzalez Huge price reduction! $2,849,000 O’Sullivan 3 BR 2 BA Located in the Lower Foothills, West of Alameda! This 650.566.5324 5 BR 4 BA Rare 3/4 acre Menlo Oaks property. Charming Spanish 650.752.0839 stunning home awaits you with immaculate modern contemporary [email protected] style home wraps around a courtyard w/wonderful walled garden. living. You will love living here! Great Menlo Schools. [email protected]
REDWOOD CITY SAN CARLOS
OPEN SUNDAY Margot Lockwood Distressed-Remodel Halted $750,000 Judith Beisler 805 Regent Ct. $1,099,000 3 BR 2 BA Change of plans! You fi nish or tear down. Wonderful Price Reduced! 3 BR 2.5 BA New kitchen w/wolf range, custom 650.529.2410 650.400.6203 [email protected] mature trees, across from Garrett Memorial Pk w/lush level lawns. [email protected] cabs & granite counters. Frml LR/DR + sep FR w/vws, lndry rm & Get a ‘fi xer’ house at lot price! 2-car grg. Large lot w/bay vws & level side yard. www.margotlockwood.com
ATHERTON MENLO PARK
Hossein Jalali Tom LeMieux 1.07 Acre Close to Cir Club $4,600,000 650.740.2233 Fabulous New Construction $2,249,000 3 BR 2.5 BA 1.07 Acre, Walking Dist to Cir Club w/Lush Landscaping, 5 BR 4 BA Located in the highly regarded Las Lomitas School 650.329.6645 [email protected] [email protected] Home 2610 SF with high beam ceilings, 2 FP, DR, lge kit & spacious www.hjalali.com District this new home offers traditional appeal & consummate Mstr w/pvt patio & spa. comfort with impressive curb appeal. www.tomlemieux.com
MENLO PARK MENLO PARK
Maya & Jason OPEN SUNDAY Sewald Keri Nicholas 1755 Oak Avenue $2,195,000 650.346.1228/650.307.8060 Stunning New Construction $1,649,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Beautifully remodeled home includes large living room, 4 BR 3 BA Elegant L/R w/fi replace, gourmet kit w/granite 650.329.6654 [email protected] [email protected] family room/offi ce, master bedroom suite w/spa bath, chef’s kitchen, [email protected] countertops, breakfast bar, exquisite master ste w/private bath. backyard with lawn & pool! Lovely landscaped backyard. MP Schls www.kerinicholas.com
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