Cyclist Rode Past Cancer and Kept Going

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AUGUST 7, 2009 VOLUME 17, NO. 31 INSIDE: WEEKEND| PAGE 12 650.964.6300 MountainViewOnline.com Eshoo buys time for Hangar By Casey Weiss here may be hope for Hangar One after all, city officials say, after Congress- Twoman Anna Eshoo negotiated with the Navy to delay plans to strip the structure for 30 days. The Navy, NASA Ames and the city of Mountain View have been debating the future of Hangar One for years. But discussions were at a relative standstill over the past several weeks after Navy officials announced they had resolved once and for all to strip the historic structure’s toxic siding away and leave a bare skeleton behind — an option preservationists said would spell the end for the hangar. Before its discussions with Eshoo, the Navy reportedly was trying to enter into a contract by the end of the month to remove the siding. JAMES TENSUAN HULA MANIA: See HANGAR, page 9 Laura Hung hulas to live music as the crowd cheers her on during a Thursday Night Live event last month. The next event is this Thursday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Castro Street. Time to Cyclist rode past cancer and kept going ‘reboot’ HE’S NOT ARMSTRONG, BUT MOUNTAIN VIEW’S DAVID TROUSDALE IS RACKING UP PODIUM FINISHES OF HIS OWN California? By Colin Becht dale said Armstrong is not his idol. rider he admired and studied. Still, Trous- By Chris Kenrick “Everybody knows about Lance, but I like dale’s wife, Sherry Symington, is fond of arlier this summer, a cancer survivor calling her husband “The Lance Armstrong everal hundred local civic leaders, cycled past the competition and fin- of Mountain View.” including more than two dozen Eished high on the podium. No, not Trousdale said he has been riding bicycles elected officials, gathered in Sunny- Lance Armstrong. This cyclist was Moun- S his whole life, but it was not until three years vale last week to talk about “rebooting tain View resident David Trousdale, and his ago that he began cycling competitively. In California.” podium finish was not at the Tour de France, fact, competitive cycling was not even Trous- Organizers proposed a constitutional but the California Senior Games. dale’s first choice. He initially was going to convention to “take back California” Though Armstrong’s third place finish train to be a sprinter, but his knees began from a “crumbling infrastructure, over- enthralled many, Trousdale placed much hurting. A sports physician suggested he try flowing prisons, failing schools and a higher on his podium. He placed first in the cycling, and that was the launch of his cycling dysfunctional legislature.” 5-kilometer time trial and in the 20K and 40K career. “We’re at a very critical moment in the races, and second in the 10K time trial. Since switching to cycling, Trousdale has history of California,” said Jim Wun- Now Trousdale, 65, is bringing those med- been a dedicated competitor. He has com- derman, CEO of the Bay Area Council, als to Palo Alto to compete in the 2009 Sum- peted in the California Senior Games for the a business-sponsored advocacy group. mer National Senior Games. COURTESY PHOTO past three years and has also participated in “Are we going to take California forward Despite the obvious comparison to another to follow other riders,” he said. winning cyclist who survived cancer, Trous- Trousdale said Fabian Cancellara was a See CYCLIST, page 9 See REBOOT, page 9

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4 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ AUGUST 7, 2009 MOUNTAINVIEWVOICE ■ CITY COUNCIL UPDATES ■ COMMUNITY LocalNews ■ FEATURES Caltrain Advocates: promises to Teen center reduce horn would reduce volume city’s crime

By Sean Howell By Casey Weiss

ollowing an outcry from ang violence and general Peninsula residents who crime will be substantially Flive near the tracks, Cal- Greduced if the city opens train plans to reduce the vol- a larger and better teen center — ume of its locomotives’ horns that was the message put forth by a back to a level residents are group of youth and youth advocates accustomed to, a Caltrain at a community meeting last week. spokesperson said last Friday. The city recently purchased Rock She estimated the change will Church, located on Escuela Avenue, take two to three weeks to and members of Youth Moti- implement. vated for Action and Involvement In mid-July, the rail agency (YMAI), part of the advocacy had moved the horns from group Peninsula Interfaith Action, the undercarriage of the cars want to turn it into a teen center. to the top to allow them to So they held a public meeting at St make the proper sequence of Joseph Church on Thursday, July 30 sounds, according to spokes- COURTESY PHOTO to discuss the need for a teen center person Christine Dunn. The Vivek Kumar gives stem cells for the second time. in Mountain View. horns will remain at the tops At the meeting, several local teens, of the trains, but the rail agency including some who have been plans to install a regulator that Local man gives the ultimate gift involved with gangs and crime, said would allow it to “finely tune” VIVEK KUMAR TWICE SAVED A STRANGER’S LIFE BY SHARING HIS STEM CELLS a center would give youth a place to the volume, Dunn said. hang out and a sense of belonging. The horns will sound in four By Casey Weiss found on the surface of cells local semiconductor company, In effect, they said, it would keep distinct blows, rather than one them off the streets. that are involved in the body’s continuous honk, according to Kumar became involved with “We are here today because we ivek Kumar knew noth- defense mechanism,” according the registry through the Asian Dunn. ing about the patient, have listened to our community People who live along the to the registry. These matching American Donor Program leaders of tomorrow and they need Vexcept she was a 38-year- antigens allow the participants (AADP), an East Bay nonprofit tracks have inundated the rail old woman dying of leukemia, a safe place today,” YMAI member to donate either bone marrow which works to increase the agency with letters and calls, when he decided to save her life Diana Marin told the 50 commu- sent angry missives to city or stem cells, and ultimately number of Asian Americans nity members who gathered at St the first time. council members, and spilled help save a life. and other minorities who sign Joseph. The Mountain View resident their frustration in online Kumar donated his stem cells up on the registry. People can YMAI has been pushing for a is part of a national registry, Be forums. Some have speculat- to the woman in 2008, and then only be matches for patients of teen center for three years. Mem- the Match, which pairs patients ed that Caltrain increased the again recently, after her leuke- the same race. bers of the group say the city’s cur- who suffer from leukemia or volume in response to several mia returned. He said there are relatively rent teen center, located on Escuela other blood diseases with some- people who have committed A 32-year-old native of India few people of Asian descent on Avenue next to the Senior Center, is suicide on the tracks in recent one who has a matching human who now works as a prod- only open two evenings a week and months. Others alleged that leukocyte antigen — “a protein uct marketing manager for a See DONOR, page 6 Caltrain was trying to sway See TEEN CENTER, page 8 public opinion in favor of the high-speed rail system, which would not necessitate a horn because of the grade separa- tions. Leadership Mountain View celebrates 20 years Dunn denied both claims, saying that this was simply a CHAMBER PROGRAM HELPS RESIDENTS DISCOVER WHAT MAKES CITY TICK matter of complying with fed- By Casey Weiss city to help them learn about ferent agencies come together.” ates in the spring, and 500 eral regulations. what makes Mountain View LMV’s classes — which have alumni will reunite to celebrate Engineers are required to aura Blakely lived in function — from its City Hall graduated council members, the 20th anniversary, said the sound the horn a quarter-mile Mountain View for a to its schools, busi- school adminis- program’s current director, before each grade crossing — Ldecade, but it wasn’t until nesses and non- trators, business Alicia Crank. places where a street crosses participating in Leadership profits. leaders and non- The approximately 30 par- the tracks — or if they see Mountain View that she really “I was interested profit directors — ticipants in each class meet one someone on or close to the got to know the city. in learning more span nearly two Friday a month for nine months tracks, Dunn said. V Each year Leadership Moun- about the city decades now, and to become more acquainted tain View, a nonprofit run by and becoming a leader,” said next week is the deadline to with the city and find ways to Sean Howell writes for the Chamber of Commerce, Blakely, who volunteers in the sign up for the program’s 20th get more involved. the Almanac, the Voice’s brings together several dozen elementary school district. “I class. The milestone will be cel- sister paper. people who live or work in the learned so much about how dif- ebrated when this class gradu- See LMV, page 8

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a match. “It’s very difficult.” “Not only has he given life once, DONOR It took six years until Kumar but twice,” she added. Continued from page 5 was matched as a donor. In the To extract liquid marrow, a meantime, he said, he had forgot- needle is inserted into the pelvic ten about the registry until he saw bone. The donor receives anesthe- the registry, although the num- a mass e-mail in April 2005 about sia, and may be sore in his or her ber is growing. a 6-year-old boy in Michigan who lower back for several days. The “When people are looking for was dying of leukemia. Kumar bone marrow grows back in four a match this is their only hope,” was so touched by the story that to six weeks, Gillespie said. Kumar said of the registry. “How he started trying to find matches For stem cell removal, Kumar often do I get a chance to save for the boy. received shots for five days leading someone’s life?” He held 20 drives in six weeks. up to the procedure, in order to When AADP started 20 years The boy found a match, but died boost “the stem cells produced and ago, there were 123 registered later that year. Kumar said he move them into the blood stream,” Asian-Americans and 300,000 was able to register someone else, he said. registered Caucasians on Be the who also matched up with a sick The shots gave Kumar some Match, according to AADP execu- patient and donated. flu-like symptoms, and he ached tive director Carol Gillespie. Today “All that running around a bit, but was able to control it there are 7.4 million people regis- helped,” Kumar said. using Tylenol. He said he even tered worldwide, and 532,000 of Because of his good work for the performed in a dance production these are Asian-Americans. group, Kumar was asked to be on after receiving the shots. the board of advisors of AAPD. After five days of shots, Kumar Campaigning was hooked up to a machine Kumar first joined the registry The call which extracts blood and separates in 2001 after seeing an AADP Kumar’s call finally came in the stem cells. The blood is then booth at an Indian charity race 2007. There was a woman who returned to his body. It’s a six- to From A to Z, at Shoreline Park. He had just needed his stem cells to survive, eight-hour procedure, but a mostly finished running, and decided and Kumar donated for the first painless one, according to Kumar. you’ll find it in Los Altos. to give an antigen sample right time in 2008. His wife sat with him, and he was there. The program is confidential, and able to check his e-mail and play %PXOUPXO-PT"MUPTt&M$BNJOP3FBM To register, Gillespie said, par- the donor learns very little about with his phone. 'PPUIJMM$SPTTJOH4IPQQJOH$FOUFSt-PZPMB$PSOFST ticipants need to fill out a con- the patient. Kumar only knows “It is relatively inconvenient,” 3BODIP4IPQQJOH$FOUFSt7JMMBHF$PVSUt8PPEMBOE1MB[B sent form. Their cheeks are then the age, gender and illness of the Kumar said. “Besides (the fact that) swabbed, and they are listed on women, whose life he has now you get to save someone’s life.” www.LosAltosAtoZ.com the registry. saved twice. To sign up for the registry or There have been 20,000 stem cell “I never thought about it twice,” learn more about the AAPD, V 4QPOTPSFECZ donations in the last 20 years in the he said. “It was an honor.” visit www.aadp.org. United States, Gillespie said. “He is giving because he is a “It’s like trying to find your generous person,” Gillespie said. E-mail Casey Weiss at identical twin,” she said of finding “It’s quite amazing.” [email protected]

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His 7-Eleven, located at 1951 Old Robert Lehman, MD, co-creator of the “Heart to Heart” program will host an evening passenger, 23-year-old Ricci Middlefield Road, at around just for mothers of adolescent sons. Emphasis will be on understanding and encouraging Wynne of San Mateo, was 4 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28. open communication between parents and children. holding “marijuana in plain He brandished a knife and - Tuesday, September 8: 7:00 - 8:30 pm view,” said police spokesper- demanded money from the son Liz Wylie. clerk, making off on foot with Officers detained both of a small amount of cash, Wylie Call (650) 723-4600 or visit www.lpch.org to register or obtain more the men in separate police cars said. information on the times, locations and fees for these and other courses. while they searched Segarini’s The man is described as vehicle. The men had not yet Latino and in his 20s. He been arrested, and were not is around 5-foot-5 and was handcuffed, Wylie said. wearing all black, including LUCILE PACKARD While in the back seat, a hooded sweatshirt which Segarini tried to light the area covered his face, Wylie said. CHILDREN’S behind the seat on fire using a The case remains under lighter, Wylie said. There was investigation. Anyone with HOSPITAL minor damage to the police information is urged to call car. (650) 903-6344. He was arrested on charg- CALL TODAY TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES (650) 723-4600 — Casey Weiss

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www.demartiniorchard.com “I started changing when I first 66 N. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos TEEN CENTER joined this group. I realized how 650-948-0881 Effective Continued from page 5 much we needed a teen center.” Open Daily Farm Fresh and YMAI member Anna McMas- 8am - 7pm 8/05/09 thru 8/11/09 Always the Best ter said that many of the city’s does not offer enough services crimes, such as auto theft and RASPBERRIES WHITE CORN for youth. burglary, are connected to gang After buying the church last activity. Six of the 10 homicides LOCAL GROWN LOCAL GROWN month for $3.5 million, City from 2000 to 2008 were gang- SWEET AND FRESH DAILY $ 99 $ 00 Council members said they could related, she said. VERY TASTY SUPER SWEET EARS DRISCOLL IN HUSK 4 1 use it as a second parking lot for The city and Police Depart- 1 BSKT. FOR the Senior Center. They have not ment have some programs in ORGANIC SPECIALS BARTLETT TOMATOES ruled out other uses. place for at-risk youth, McMaster HEIRLOOM “I live 30 feet from the Senior said, but “it wasn’t enough.” PEARS TOMATOES ROMA Center and I have never seen the No City Council members TIME parking lot full,” Denise Olmos said LOCAL ¢ GREAT $ 99 ¢ attended the meeting, but Mayor GROWN FLAVOR 2 LB. FOR 69 during the hour-long meeting. Margaret Abe-Koga sent a letter. 99LB. LB. Her brother Eddie Olmos, who Abe-Koga told the Voice last NEW CROP BLUE LAKE SAUCE BEANS has been heading the campaign week that the council has not LOCAL GROWN ¢ SWEET RED for a teen center for the last three made any decisions on how to FRESH 49 $ 99 39 $ 1 and a half years, started the use the new property, and will LB. CRISP 1 LB. PEPPERS LB. HONEYDEWS meeting by asking community probably begin discussing the LOCAL GROWN ¢ BROCCOLI ZUCCHINI LOCAL COLORED ¢ members if they knew anyone issue this fall after members 39 $ 49 ¢ 99 who had been involved in a return from summer recess. She CANTALOUPE LB. 1 BUN. 69 LB. SQUASH LB. gang, or had been killed because added that she supported the of gang-related activities. Most purchase of the property and Your Everyday Farmers Market of those present — children, that her “priority” is using it has Online at www.DeMartiniOrchard.com adults and seniors — raised their a teen center. hands. However, she said, the city is Edwin Zuniga, a Los Altos still leasing the church to its con- High School student, said YMAI gregation until June 2011, which gave him a sense of belonging means teen activities there would and purpose, and helped him have to happen “during non- change his life. church hours.” V “I have a little sister and I don’t want her to follow in my footsteps E-mail Casey Weiss at A Guide to the Spiritual Community going through gangs,” he said. [email protected]

MOUNTAIN VIEW CENTRAL Los Altos Union SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Presbyterian Church in the past. The nonprofit also LMV raises funds to help people who Saturday Services, Worship 11:00 am 858 University Avenue 650.948-4361 Continued from page 5 have to pay out of pocket. Sabbath School, 10 am WWW.UNIONPC.ORG Turn East on University “We never want finances to be Wednesday Study Groups, 10:00 am & 7:00 pm off El Monte Ave. “It exposes people to how the an issue,” Crank said. 1425 Springer Rd., Mtn. View Office Hours 9-1, M-Fri between I-280 and Foothill Expwy city works. This is a way for This is Crank’s first year as 650-967-2189 Sunday Schedule: 3 Worship Times! people to see how they want to program director, and besides 8:00 am Breakfast@Union #1 Worship become more involved,” Crank planning the 20-year reunion, 9:30am Breakfast@Union #2 Worship said. 9:45 am Church School Nursery she hopes to implement new 11:00 am Worship in the Sanctuary, The program is a great way to activities, such as a mentoring Club Sunday for Children, Nursery network, and many participants program pairing current partici- stay in touch after the course. pants with alumni. This year’s class will kick things “Someone who came through off with a meeting at the Micro- the class several years ago had We Invite You to Learn and Worship with Us. Los Altos soft campus, where they will different experiences than some- Lutheran participate in team-building Come to Sunday Bible Study 9 AM, Church one going through it this year,” ELCA exercises. she said. “I made good friends in the Interim Pastor Dick Spencer’s Pastor David K. Bonde Crank said many cities have Biblically based Sermons and Outreach Pastor Police Department and the similar programs, but Mountain Gary Berkland library,” said Kathi Lilga, execu- Worship Service 10:30 AM View’s is unique because of 9:00 am Worship tive assistant to the elementary NASA Ames and all the big busi- 10:30 am Education school district superintendent. Nursery Care Provided nesses located here. She hopes to Alpha Courses “I highly encourage people to do capitalize on this, for example, www.fpcmv.org it.” 650-948-3012 by organizing a “class trip” to 460 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos Later in the year, the group will NASA. V 1667 Miramonte (Cuesta at Miramonte) 650.968.4473 www.losaltoslutheran.org tour City Hall and listen to guest speakers, mostly city employees, E-mail Casey Weiss at during a forum at the library. [email protected] To include your Church in Inspirations During another class, the Com- Please call Blanca Yoc at 650-326-8210 ext. 221 munity School of Music and Arts or e-mail [email protected] and KMVT, the local television station, are on the agenda. ■ INFORMATION “Participants learn what kind of opportunities are out there,” The last day to apply for the upcoming Crank said. “Each time you class of Leadership Mountain View is Now you can Thursday, Aug. 13. Applicants must be Introducing come, there will be a different get your news at least 18 years old and live or work experience.” in the city. Applications are available delivered The program costs $1,750, but by going to www.chambermv.org/ in a new weekday Stay current on your local weekly news & community activities Crank said many businesses pay leadership. The upcoming class starts e-news digest! for their employees to attend. in September. Sign up today at— MountainViewOnline.com Both local school districts have sent at least one employee a year

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HANGAR new avenues to facilitate its restora- an “iconic structure,” said the city place to replace it,” Duggan said. from the Navy in 1993, but environ- Continued from page 1 tion and reuse,” Eshoo said in the plans to join in the discussion and “We were concerned,” he said, that mental cleanup of the site, including press release. “I am eager to move “will get more involved if a contact “when the Navy made a contract, we the hangar, is still the Navy’s forward with NASA and the Navy comes up.” would be at a point of no return.” responsibility. The Navy put a pro- Earlier this week, Eshoo sent so that together, we will find the The more delay the better, he Navy and NASA Ames represen- tective coating on the hangar’s out a press release saying that after right solution.” added, because once arrangements tatives were not immediately avail- outer panels after dangerous PCBs meeting with Secretary of the Navy On Wednesday, city manager are made for re-covering the hangar able for comment. and other chemicals were found to Ray Mabus, he had agreed to “delay Kevin Duggan applauded the devel- — arrangements which have been Others who have closely watched be leaching from the siding. any action for 30 days to determine opment, though he remained cau- elusive so far — the whole process the debate over the hangar’s fate also Although the coating has worked as a mutually acceptable solution for tiously optimistic. will be easier and less expensive said they were happy with the Navy’s a stopgap measure, experts say the both NASA Ames and the city of “We view the delay as good. But if it’s done right after the Navy decision to hold off for 30 days. hangar will eventually start releas- Mountain View.” it is not a solution. What is critical removes the toxic siding. “It certainly looks encouraging,” ing toxins once more. V “Both the Secretary and the now is that a solution needs to be Last month, Mountain View City said Bob Moss, co-chair of the Undersecretary understand the reached,” he said. “The patient is Council members sent a letter to the Moffett Field Restoration Advisory history and significance of Hangar very much at risk.” Navy saying that “the skin should Board. E-mail Casey Weiss at One and are willing to examine Duggan, who calls the hangar not be removed until a plan was in NASA inherited Moffett Field [email protected]

REBOOT “The money chase is perverting pension contributions, Hines said. ■ EDUCATIONBRIEFS Continued from page 1 our democracy,” Stone said. Supervisor Liz Kniss, who repre- While several speakers argued sents Mountain View in the Santa LAHS GETS NEW tional programs in low-income that Proposition 13 has wreaked Clara County Board of Supervisors, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL communities. or let it slip back into mediocrity? havoc on the state in ways never said the initiative process has tied “Our school will be well-served “People say a constitutional con- intended, Wunderman warned the hands of legislators by creating Los Altos High School will start by Seth, who will bring leadership vention sounds like a great leap, against taking aim at the 1978 prop- state obligations without identify- the year off with a new assistant skill, devotion to student success it’s a little bit scary, we could make erty-tax-cutting initiative, which ing how they will be paid for. principal: Seth Leslie, the former and an impressive expertise in the things worse. What I say is, if you remains popular. “You can put any initiative on vice principal and founding edu- field of education,” Los Altos High really want to be scared about Only 17 percent of Californians the ballot you want and it doesn’t cator of East Palo Alto Academy School Principal Wynne Satter- something you should be scared of want to see it changed, according to have to have any indication of High School in Menlo Park. He white said in a press release. the status quo,” Wunderman said. a poll taken last year by the Public where the money will come from,” began his new position on July 1, Leslie received a B.A. in commu- Backers, meeting last Friday at Policy Institute of California, Wun- Kniss said. “Initiatives have shaped replacing former Assistant Princi- nication from UC San Diego; an Advanced Micro Devices in Sunny- derman said. the entire state budget to the point pal Morenike O’Neal. M.A. in education, math creden- vale, said they are creating a move- “There’s a lot of opportunity to now where (legislators) have very Leslie, who lives in Los Altos tial and supplementary English ment fueled by small donations work on the system we have with- little control over a very small with his family, has also served composition from Stanford; and styled after the presidential cam- out having to repeal Proposition amount of money.” on local advisory boards, includ- an M.A. in educational adminis- paign of Barack Obama. 13,” he said. Lawyer Andrew Giacomini of the ing the Tech Museum of Innova- tration from San Jose State. They outlined a scenario in Derek Cressman, western states San Francisco firm Hanson Bridgett tion and the Glow Foundation, which randomly selected citizens director for the good-government outlined the “nuts and bolts” of call- which provides literacy educa- — Casey Weiss reflecting California’s demograph- group Common Cause, said a con- ing a convention in 2011, including ics would meet to address “system- vention would be an opportunity to a Sept. 25 deadline for submitting ic problems.” Discussion would fix system problems in a “package language to state Attorney General be confined to budget, election deal” with fair tradeoffs rather than Jerry Brown before collecting 2 mil- reform, governance and the state- a piecemeal approach. lion signatures. local fiscal relationship. Several argued that Proposition Repair California, an organiza- Santa Clara County Assessor 13 and the two-thirds requirement tion started by Wunderman, is Larry Stone told the group he has to pass a budget are essential protec- holding “town hall” meetings simi- “reluctantly concluded” a constitu- tions against politicians who lack lar to last Friday’s gathering up and tional convention is the only way to long-term fiscal discipline. down the state (the next meeting is fix a state government responsive to The state’s budget catastrophe Tuesday, Aug. 11 in San Francisco). moneyed interests and loud voices was self-inflicted by legislators who Wunderman believes the state Leg- over sound public policy. seized on 1990s surpluses to bind islature likely would be spurred to “We still have time to turn this the state to unsustainable payouts, action if Repair California’s efforts ship around from the iceberg,” said Bob Hines of the Silicon Valley are successful. V Stone said, calling for a complete Leadership Group. overhaul of the state’s tax structure, Today’s “structural deficit” is Chris Kenrick writes for the education code and campaign driven by cost-of-living adjust- Palo Alto Weekly, the finance laws. ments in entitlement programs and Voice’s sister paper.

which he analyzes to improve his ance sports, that it takes five years CYCLIST aerodynamics. He said that 85 to reach your prime.” Continued from page 1 percent of a cyclist’s effort is fight- With three years of competitive ing wind resistance. Thus, slight cycling under his belt, that would the Nevada Senior Games and the improvements to his aerodynam- put Trousdale at his prime in the Huntsman World Senior Games. ics can greatly decrease his energy 2011 National Senior Games. Trousdale trains for 10 to 12 hours exertion. “I seem to do personal bests each each week on his bike, in addition to The 2009 National Senior Games, time,” Trousdale said. “When I do stretching and strength training. He now being held at Stanford, will the same course, my times continue also combines his physical training be Trousdale’s first, so he enters it to get better, so I don’t think I’ve with a technological approach, with two simple goals: “to have a reached my prime yet.” V using computers and experimen- good time” and “to do my best.” Trousdale said he has spent most of tation to improve his times. ■ “I have a very sophisticated bicy- his time training and has made his INFORMATION cle computer that collects all kinds top priority the 5K time trial. Trousdale is scheduled to compete in of data from my bike, and then “I’m hoping I do really well in the the 20K and 40K road races on Aug. I use that and study it to develop 5K. That’s where I’m really going to 6 and 7, after the Voice goes to my training — where my weak- go all-out,” he said. press. All cycling events will be held nesses are, where my strengths are,” Despite being 65 years old, Trous- on Canada Road in Woodside. He Trousdale said. dale insists he has not reached his will also compete in the 5K and 10K prime in cycling yet. time trials, which begin at 9 a.m. on Trousdale uses his bicycle’s com- Aug. 10. Check the full schedule at puter to measure the amount of “I’m improving,” he said. “I’m www.2009seniorgames.org. force he applies against the wind, told for this type of sport, endur-

AUGUST 7, 2009 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ 9 ■ EDITORIAL ■ YOUR LETTERS Viewpoint ■ GUEST OPINIONS

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Founding Editor, Kate Wakerly ON THE INCREASE IN generator from fines. ■ Caltrain hears the noise VOLUME OF CALTRAIN’S curious, a resident of STAFF the Cuesta Park neighborhood Publisher erhaps proving that its organization is nimble enough HORNS — AND THE Tom Gibboney to hear and respond to public concerns, Caltrain SUBSEQUENT OUTCRY Caltrain/SamTrans share an 800 number: (800) 660-4287 Editorial announced last week that it will reduce the decibel lev- AND PROMISE TO REDUCE Managing Editor Don Frances P THE VOLUME The horn volume and blowing Staff Writers Daniel DeBolt, Casey Weiss el of horns on its locomotives running through the Peninsula is excessive. Suicidal people do Interns Megan Haigh, Katherine Tolentino rail corridor. “Train engineers are required not get hit and killed because Photographer Michelle Le to sound their horns a quarter the horn wasn’t loud enough. Photo Intern James Tensuan Three weeks ago, the agency made the questionable decision mile before every grade cross- Ridiculous. All this macho horn- Contributors Dale Bentson, Andrew to move those horns from the bottom of its engines to the top, ing, of which there are 44 on the blowing is one of those only-in- Doerschuk, Angela Hey, Sheila Himmel, Jennifer Pence, Kathy Schrenk thereby increasing the noise level of the trains as they moved Peninsula, including several in America things. Other countries through intersections — and catching the ire of hundreds of Mountain View.” where they run an order of mag- Design & Production Our country has lost its com- nitude more trains all over the Design Director Raul Perez people living, working or traveling near the tracks. mon sense. Some kook puts place have much quieter horns Designers Linda Atilano, Laura Don, Gary Vennarucci The change brought about an outcry from residents so strong something in his shoes that or bells and they use them very that it prompted at least one city, Menlo Park, to issue a news fizzles and now everyone has to sparingly if at all at grade cross- Advertising remove their shoes to get on an ings. The lights and bells and Advertising Representatives Anna Mirsky, release explaining that the volume of the horns was out of their Dianna Prather airplane. I hate to think what lowered gates are enough to let Real Estate Account Executive control. Many residents said the additional noise was almost would have happened if he had anyone who cares known that a Rosemary Lewkowitz unbearable. put something in his shorts. train is coming. Real Estate Advertising Coordinator Yes, people get hit by trains but Imagine if cars and trucks were Diane Martin But Caltrain heard the complaints, and said it will reduce this rule about the horns is just a required to blow their horns when Display Advertising Coordinator Mitzi Woods the volume of the horns back to the level of a few weeks ago, feel-good imposition on peoples’ passing through intersections on which over the years has been accepted by most local residents. lives. The rule by the way is that a green light in order to “warn” Published every Friday at the horn has to be sounded for cross-traffic and pedestrians that 655 W. Evelyn Ave., Suite 3 A spokesperson said the change will take two to three weeks to the complete quarter mile before they’re coming through. Pre- P.O. Box 405 Mountain View, CA 94042 implement. the intersection. So around here posterous, right? Well just like a (650) 964-6300 The agency said the horns originally were moved when it was they have to sound their horns simple red traffic light is consid- fax (650) 964-0294 constantly. ered fair and adequate warning E-mail news and photos to: discovered during a routine safety inspection that they were not There are no studies that I at vehicle intersections, why [email protected] E-mail letters to: producing the “distinct, separate, sequential blasts (tweet and am aware of that this rule has shouldn’t a lowered gate across [email protected] toot) that is required by federal regulations.” any effect whatsoever on the the road with flashing lights and News/Editorial Department accident rate. This is analogous ringing bells not be considered (650) 964-6300 At that point, residents found themselves caught in the neth- fax (650) 964-0294 to the ridiculous law against more than fair and adequate Display Advertising Sales erworld of railroad bureaucracy over the arcane definitions of the use of non-hands-free cell warning of an oncoming train? (650) 964-6300 a “tweet” and a “toot,” nomenclature likely dreamed up years phones in cars. There was a Reality Check, a resident of Classified Advertising Sales study reported (recently) on PBS another community (650) 964-6490 • (650) 326-8216 ago by an employee of the Federal Railroad Administration. No fax (650) 326-0155 news by the University of Utah E-mail Classified [email protected] federal inspector was involved in the decision to pump up the that it’s the act of talking that I am very concerned over the E-mail Circulation [email protected] volume, which had been at a lower level for nearly a decade. distracts drivers, not holding conflicting and inaccurate expla- The Voice is published weekly by Embarcadero Caltrain should never have bothered moving the horns in the the phone to your ear. The law nations being used by Caltrain Publishing Co. and distributed to residences and has no effect on accident rates, for apparent excuses: businesses in Mountain View. If you are not current- first place without first consulting the federal railroad agency ly receiving the paper, you may request free delivery but cities like Mountain View by calling 964-6300. Voluntary subscriptions at and at least notifying cities and residents in advance. In this, have used it as a great revenue Continued on next page $30 per year, $50 per 2 years, are welcome from residents of Mountain View. Subscription rate for the agency made a major error in judgment that, before this businesses and for residents of other communities is $50 per year, $80 per 2 years. episode is over, will have unnecessarily subjected thousands Copyright ©2007 by Embarcadero Publishing of Peninsula residents to more than a month of over-the-top Company. All rights reserved. Member, Mountain View Chamber of Commerce tweets and toots. Federal rules require trains to sound the horn one-quarter of a mile before each of the 44 grade crossings on the Peninsula route. With 50 trains or more making the round trip between ■ WHAT’S YOUR VIEW? All views must include a home address and contact San Francisco and San Jose (and some going on to Gilroy), this phone number. Published letters will also appear adds up to more than 4,000 “tweets and toots” every weekday. on the web site, www.MountainViewOnline.com, and occasionally on the Town Square forum. We’re glad that, by reducing the horns to their prior decibel TOWN SQUARE FORUM levels, Caltrain still will be able to meet its federal guidelines POST your views on the Town Square forum at and maintain a required level of safety. In fact, some have ques- www.MountainViewOnline.com tioned whether the trains actually need such high-powered E-MAIL your views to [email protected]. Indicate horns in the first place, especially since every intersection is if it is a letter to be published. protected by crossing guards. MAIL to: Editor Mountain View Voice, The answer to that question must come from the Federal 655 W. Evelyn, Suite 3, Railroad Administration, and it is unlikely to come soon. In Mountain View, CA 94042. CALL the Viewpoint desk at the meantime, those who live near the tracks can be thankful 964-6300, ext. 26. that their concerns were heard.

10 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ AUGUST 7, 2009 7JFXQPJOU Community Health Continued from previous page

Originally the horn noise was blamed on moving the horn to Education Programs the roof. it now transpires that was a little bit a of a half truth since the real reason was the horn did not work correctly with a longer pipe so the pressure was increased as a rather incompe- tent work around. Secondly, Caltrain keeps par- Palo Alto Center Mountain View Center roting the 44 grade crossing it 795 El Camino Real 701 E. El Camino Real has to blow at. Has anyone actually noticed that Caltrain blows Living Well Classes Lecture and Workshops the horn entering and leaving Mountain View from the south? Learning About Heart Failure Talking to Teens About For what grade crossing might Friday, August 14, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Tough Issues they misdirect blame on the and Thursday, August 27, (Parent Workshop Series) government for? While the 44 2 – 3:30 p.m., 650-853-2960 Presented by Nancy Brown, grade crossings may be true, this Ph.D., PAMF Teen Web appears to be a complete misdi- What You Need to Know About Warfarin Site Advisor rection of the facts. Wednesday, August 12, 2 – 4 p.m., 650-853-2960 Tuesday, August 11, Thirdly, in press statements 7 – 8:30 p.m., 650-934-7380 they claim the horn must be Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction sounded a quarter mile before Free orientation, Wednesday, September 2, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Weight Management Class all of these crossings. In reality Classes start on Monday, September 14 and Tuesday, it is illegal to sound it more than September 15, 6:30 – 9 p.m., 650-853-2960 Lifesteps® Weight Management a quarter mile ahead. Sloppy (18-week session starts) grammar? It would be but this is Nutrition and Diabetes Thursday, August 20, 6 – 7:15 p.m., just what Caltrain does. Classes 650-934-7380 I’m all for safety and proper horn noise but this safety pro- Living Well with Prediabetes Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and gram appears to be bungled by Monday, August 3 and September Child Care Classes incompetence and half truths. 14, 9 – noon, 650-853-2961 Malcom, a resident of Infant Emergencies and CPR the N. Whisman neighborhood Healthy Eating with Wednesday, August 26, September 2 Type 2 Diabetes and 23, 6 – 8:30 p.m., 650-934-7380 Thank you to everyone who Tuesday, August 11, complained to Caltrain. Hope- 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., 650-853-2961 Feeding Your Toddler fully this will bring the volume Tuesday, September 1, 7 – 9 p.m., 650-934-7380 back to a reasonable level, at Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Child Care Classes least to what it was before they Breastfeeding increased the volume. Breastfeeding – Secrets for Monday or Tuesday, Arthur Siegel, a resident of Success September 8 or 14, the Old Mountain View Thursday, August 20, 6:30 – 9 p.m., 650-934-7380 neighborhood 7 – 9 p.m., 650-853-2960 Preparing for Baby Preparing for Birth – Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 – A Refresher 8:30 p.m., 650-934-7380 Sunday, August 30, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 650-853-2960 Sunnyvale Center Support Groups 201 Old San Francisco Road Cancer Healing Imagery for Breastfeeding Support Group 650-342-3749 Cancer Patients Tuesdays, 10:30 – noon 650-279-8772 408--730-4251 CPAP 650-853-4729 Kidney 650-323-2225 Diabetes your business. 650-224-7872 Multiple Sclerosis Drug and Alcohol 650-328-0179 650-853-2904

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AUGUST 7, 2009 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ 11 MOUNTAINVIEWVOICE ■ RESTAURANT REVIEW

■ MOVIE TIMES 8F FLFOE ■ BEST BETS FOR ENTERTAINMENT

N RESTAURANTREVIEW We’ll be havin’ some fun FOR THREE DECADES, THE BOARDWALK HAS BEEN LOS ALTOS’ COOL, CLASSIC BURGER JOINT

By Andrew MacLeod Doerschuk stand in a long line for a burger, fries and a cold beer? t’s telling that, on my first visit Easy. It’s all done by word of to The Boardwalk, I drove mouth, an approach that has Iright past it and had to double worked well for the Tougas fam- back. Buried within a nonde- ily, the joint’s owners 1975. script stretch of El Camino Real If The Boardwalk — with between San Antonio Road and its dark interior, stained glass, Ortega Avenue, The Boardwalk, eccentric wire sculptures, big despite its enormous sign, blends wooden booths and burgers siz- into the office building where the zling on the grill — is reminis- restaurant resides, which itself cent of The Oasis in Menlo Park disappears among the other office or The Garret in Campbell, that’s parks that line the block. because the Tougas family owns It was equally significant to them, too. They know a good find the parking lot crowded thing when they see one. with cars every time I ate there. And the best thing about The With no advertising and an Boardwalk is its utter lack of pre- JAMES TENSUAN undesirable location, how can it A burger and fries at The Boardwalk. attract so many people willing to Continued on next page

DINNER BY THE MOVIES AT SHORELINE’S PENNE ALL’ ARRABBIATA CON GAMBERI Pizzeria Venti (SPICY PASTA WITH SHRIMP) sTABLESPOONSEXTRAVIRGIN sTEASPOONCRUSHED olive oil red pepper sCLOVESCHOPPEDGARLIC sPOUNDMEDIUMSHRIMP sRIPE CHOPPEDROMA peeled and deveined tomatoes s3ALT sTABLESPOONSFRESH s'RATEDPECORINOOR chopped Italian parsley Parmigiano Reggiano sOZPACKAGEPENNEPASTA cheese

Preparation instructions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Preheat olive oil on high heat. To the hot oil add garlic and crushed red pepper - cook until translucent. Reduce heat to medium and add tomatoes and salt. Cook uncovered for ﬁ ve minutes and the add shrimp, tossing to thoroughly coat shrimp. Continue cooking until shrimp is cooked and tomatoes soften and give up their juices about 5 minutes. While sauce is cooking, add pasta to boiling water and cook to “al dente” - penne should still be somewhat ﬁ rm after cooking. Drain penne and pour into a warm serving bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta, add the grated cheese and gently stir sauce to cover the penne. Sprinkle 1390 Pear Ave., Mountain View Hours: with chopped parsley. Serves 4-5 (650) 254-1120 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday www.mvpizzeriaventi.com 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Saturday Pizzeria Venti/Chef Marco Salvi Archive recipe 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday ©VentiCorp 2003

12 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ AUGUST 7, 2009 8FFLFOE FREE SINCE 1945 CHARCOAL BROILER Voted “Best Burger” DELIVERY for 16 years (with min. order) in a row as reported in the Mtn. View Voice

Daily Lunch Specials 11am to 2pm 790 Castro Street Mon-Fri Mountain View THE BEST Breakfast on Weekends (1 block from El Camino) PIZZA WEST OF Open 7 days for Lunch & Dinner +0*/ &*&"14615 W. El Camino Real NEW YORK (650) 967-0851 (650) 961-6666 —Ralph Barbieri KNBR 680

JAMES TENSUAN The Boardwalk has a funky, wood-panelled interior.

Continued from previous page ($2.46) brimming with real hand-battered golden O’s. Warm on the tense. For example, it has no wait to the touch but not lip-scorch- staff; you fetch your own napkins, ingly so, ours offered the sugary silverware and bottle of ketchup. zing of pungent sweet onion Dining Tables remain un-bussed a bit slices quick-fried in crispy corn Town longer than you might expect. batter. Accompanied by cool- And yet every employee was ing ranch dressing, they were exceptionally friendly and seemed delicately oily and biting without AMERICAN CHINESE MEXICAN genuinely happy. So we cued up being overcooked. CLARKE’S NEW TUNG KEE CELIA'S MEXICAN next to the long wooden bar and In an effort to offset the guilt squinted at the hand-painted we’d feel after devouring the CHARCOAL BROILER NOODLE HOUSE RESTAURANT menu hovering over the open fatty food yet to come, we tried a 615 W. El Camino Real 520 Showers Drive 3740 El Camino Real kitchen across the room, waiting Caesar salad ($4.25), and found Mtn. View Mtn. View Palo Alto for our turn to order. no surprises: chopped lettuce, 650/967-0851 650/947-8888 650/843-0643 We started with the escargot croutons, slivered parmesan Voted Best Hamburger 16 Yrs (Inside San Antonio Center) 1850 El Camino Real bourguignon and fois gras — cheese and a dressing that gladly in a Row. Beautiful Outside Voted Best Noodle House in Menlo Park Patio Dining. 2003/2004 Mountain View Voice. oops, wrong restaurant review! didn’t skimp on anchovies. Next 650/321-8227 Instead we dove into a super- www.celiasrestaurants.com sized basket of onion rings See BOARDWALK, page 14 FRENCH NDININGNOTES LE PETIT BISTRO 1405 W. El Camino Real The Boardwalk Reservations Mtn. View 4940 El Camino Real, CHINESE Credit Cards 650/964-3321 Los Altos CHEF CHU’S Casual and cozy French PIZZA Alcohol (650) 964-7500 1067 N. San Antonio Road restaurant. 15 tables. www.theboardwalkrestaurant.com Takeout corner of El Camino KAPP'S PIZZA BAR & GRILL Highchairs Los Altos Hours: 650/948-2696 191 Castro Street Saturdays-Thursdays Banquet "2008 Best Chinese" ICE CREAM Mtn. View 9 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Outdoor Seating MV Voice & PA Weekly 650/961-1491 GELATO CLASSICO Happy Hours Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm. Fridays Noise Level high 241 B Castro Street 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Bathroom Cleanliness ok Mtn. View 650/969-2900 Parking lot

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N MOVIETIMES (500) DAYS OF SUMMER (PG-13) ---1/2 BEFORE Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 2:15, 4:45, 7:30 & 9:55 p.m. NMOVIEREVIEWS Century 20: 11:50 a.m.; 2:15, 5:05, 7:25 & 9:45 p.m. A PERFECT GETAWAY (R) (NOT REVIEWED) (500) DAYS OF Century 16: 12:15, 2:40, 5:10, 7:50 & 10:10 p.m. SUMMER ---1/2 Century 20: 12:10, 2:50, 5:15, 7:45 & 10:20 p.m. (Century 16) The playful Generation ALIENS IN THE ATTIC (PG) (NOT REVIEWED) Y story “(500) Days of Summer” goes Century 16: 11:45 a.m.; 2, 4:15, 7:05 & 9:20 p.m. against the romantic-comedy grain. Boy Century 20: 11:30 a.m.; 2, 4:20, 6:55 & 9:10 p.m. meets girl. Boy thinks he understands THE COVE (PG-13) ---1/2 girl. Boy oh boy. The film takes the male Guild: 3:30, 6 & 8:03 p.m. Sat. & Sun. also at 1 p.m. point of view; that’s not to say that Zoo- AFTER DISTRICT 9 (R) (NOT REVIEWED) ey Deschanel doesn’t get a good role. Century 20: Thu. at midnight. But we follow the psychological roller LIPO LASER&"*#+#"'#(%""&$#''%('#" coaster of Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). FUNNY PEOPLE (R) --- &+&'!''*#% &*' &%&$#&%&&$" &&" Century 16: 11:30, 12:45, 1:55, 2:45, 4, 6, 7:15, 8:30, 9:15, 10:30 When he strikes up an office romance Century 20: 12:40, 1:30, 2:30, 3:55, 4:45, 7:10, 8:05, 9:05 & 10:25 p.m. with Deschanel’s Summer, we’ve been #!$ ' +"#"")&)'%'!"'$#&%)&+#("&'"' G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA (PG-13) (NOT REVIEWED) warned. Not only have we seen Tom %&( '&"##*"'!"!&(% #&& Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 12:25, 1:20, 2:15, 3:10, 4:05, 5, 5:55, 6:50, 7:45, distraught from their eventual breakup, but the film’s narrator has told us, “You CALL FOR YOUR 8:40 & 10:30 p.m. FREE CONSULTATION Century 20: 11:10 & 11:50 a.m.; 12:30, 1:55, 2:35, 3:15, 3:55, 4:40, 5:20, should know up front: This is not a Bay Area 6, 7:30, 8:15, 9, 10:15 & 10:40 p.m. love story.” The film’s brilliant gimmick 650-390-9727 G-FORCE (PG) (NOT REVIEWED) is to flip through the 500 days of the %"'#,(' Century 16: In 3D at noon, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20 & 9:40 p.m. relationship as if they were in a Rolo- Health Spa Los Altos, CA 94024 Century 20: 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 7 & 9:15 p.m. In 3D at 11 a.m.;1:15, 3:30, dex. With the added resonance of this www.bayareahealthspa.com 5:45, 8 & 10:15 p.m. technique and very funny observational THE HANGOVER (R) ---1/2 humor, screenwriters Scott Neustadter Century 16: 5:30, 8 & 10:25 p.m. and Michael H. Weber add insight to Century 20: 12:25, 3, 5:30, 7:55 & 10:30 p.m. the old “boy meets girl” formula. Rated HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (PG) ---1/2 PG-13 for sexual material and lan- Century 16: Fri.-Tue. at 11:35 a.m.; 1:30, 3, 6:55 & 10:20 p.m. guage. One hour, 35 minutes. — P.C. Century 20: 12:15, 3:35, 7:05 & 10:25 p.m. THE HURT LOCKER (R) ---1/2 FUNNY PEOPLE--- Century 20: 12:45, 3:50, 6:50 & 9:50 p.m. (Century 16, Century 20) Focused on Palo Alto Square: 1:15, 2:45, 4:15, 5:45, 7:15 & 8:45 p.m. Fri. & Sat. also at 10:15 p.m. one man’s journey through the psy- ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (PG) --1/2 chological perils of show-biz, “Funny” Century 20: 1:50, 4:25 & 7:35 p.m. spins a yarn of mega-famous comedian George Simmons (Adam Sandler) who’s 1/2 IN THE LOOP (NOT RATED) --- at the top of his game when he is diag- Aquarius: 2, 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m. nosed with acute myeloid leukemia. A JULIE & JULIA (PG-13) --- wake-up call, to be sure, and George is Century 16: 11:55 a.m.; 1:15, 2:50, 4:10, 5:40, 7, 8:35 & 10 p.m. clueless about where to turn next. He Century 20: 11:25 a.m.; 12:50, 2:15, 3:40, 5, 6:30, 7:50, 9:20 & 10:35 p.m. # begins by turning back to his roots and ORPHAN (R) (NOT REVIEWED) doing small sets at L.A.’s Improv Club,

Century 20: 11:05 & 9:55 p.m. giving a sober look-see to the young '&.'2&$64)423" #7!#0- PAPER HEART (PG-13) --- talent coming up the ranks. One of Aquarius: 2:30, 5, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. those fledgling funnymen is Ira Wright ! ! THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) --- (Seth Rogen), who George taps to write Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 4:55 & 10:15 p.m. some jokes for his next big gig. One gag Century 20: 7:40 & 10:10 p.m. leads to another and Ira finds himself PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) -- as George’s personal assistant: working # Century 16: Fri.-Tue. at 5:15 p.m. material, fetching drinks and talking his Century 20: 11:20 a.m.; 5:45 p.m. boss to sleep in his cavernous mega- THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE (PG-13) (NOT REVIEWED) mansion. Cars, girls, private jets and Century 20: Thu. at midnight. cash; it’s a heady but lonely existence. '&.'2&$64)423 #7!#0- TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (PG-13) Wanting to right the wrongs of his " (NOT REVIEWED) past, George requests audiences with Century 16: 9:35 p.m. snubbed friends and family members, Century 20: 12:20 & 7 p.m. and re-connects with ex-love Laura THE UGLY TRUTH (R) (NOT REVIEWED) (Leslie Mann). Rated: R for language, Century 16: 12:10, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40 & 10:05 p.m. crude humor and sexuality. Two hours, 20 minutes. — J.A. Century 20: 11:45 a.m.; 2:25, 4:50, 7:15 & 9:40 p.m. /1')+23'1$.&(/1-/1'+.(/1-$3+/.%$,, UP (PG) ---- Century 16: 2:25 & 7:35 p.m. THE HANGOVER ---1/2 Century 20: 11:15 a.m.; 1:40 & 4:15 p.m. (Century 16, Century 20) Doug Billings (Justin Bartha) wants simply to have fun 555',%$-+./*/20+3$,/1) Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. with his friends before tying the knot. AQUARIUS: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) Teacher Phil Wenneck (Bradley) is a CENTURY CINEMA 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (800-326-3264) smart rabble-rouser. Alan Garner (Zach CENTURY PARK 12: 557 E. Bayshore Blvd., Redwood City (800-326-3264) CENTURY 20 DOWNTOWN: 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City (800-326-3264) Galifianakis) is a well-meaning misfit. CINEARTS AT PALO ALTO SQUARE: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-3456) And Stu Price (Ed Helms) has allowed an GUILD: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) abusive girlfriend to quash him. Doug, SPANGENBERG THEATRE: 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto (354-8263) Phil, Alan and Stu drive to Las Vegas for For show times, plot synopses and more information about any films playing at the the bachelor party and alcohol-fueled Aquarius, Guild and Park, visit www.LandmarkTheatres.com

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Panic sets in as the trio tries One member of the company will not minutes. — P.C. to piece together the night’s events. survive, which opens the door for Staff Low Cost Divorce/Living Trust Rated: R for drug material, pervasive Sgt. William James (Jeremy Renner) to THE PROPOSAL --- language, sexual content and nudity. 1 join the team. Despite his precise skill, (Century 16, Century 20) Sandra Bullock hour, 40 minutes. — T.H. he’s exasperatingly cavalier, and his and Ryan Reynolds share a spark and PARALEGAL SERVICES disregard of safety protocols can be serve up laughs despite a predictable INCLUDES: HARRY POTTER taken as no-nonsense or pure nonsense, storyline and a few senseless scenarios. UÊ ÛÀViÊfx{ AND THE HALF-BLOOD depending on one’s point of view. To Uptight book editor Margaret Tate (Bull- UÊÊÛ}Ê/ÀÕÃÌÃÊf{ PRINCE ---1/2 James’ shaken colleagues, their new ock) runs her New York office with all UÊÊVÀ«À>ÌÃÉ ÊfÓÓ (Century 16, Century 20) Based on the commander is himself a ticking time the compassion of a coyote in a chicken U Ê ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ*ÀL>ÌiÊÀiiÊ+ÕÌi®Ê penultimate novel of J.K. Rowling’s bomb. Rated R for language and war coop. Her assistant Andrew (Reynolds) violence. Two hours, 1 minute. — P.C. does her bidding, despite urging from UÊ Ì>ÀÞÊ-iÀÛViÃ seven-novel series, director David Yates’ second “Harry Potter” film makes Rowl- his family to quit. When Margaret faces 230 S. California Ave.,#103 ing’s characters and environs yet richer ICE AGE: DAWN OF deportation to her native Canada over Palo Alto, CA 94306 and deeper with (coming of) age. Hog- THE DINOSAURS --1/2 a neglected visa application, she black- Kyle & Koko 650-324-3800 warts headmaster Albus Dumbledore (Century 16, Century 20) By bounding mails Andrew to marry her so she can (Michael Gambon) focuses on preparing happily into outright science fiction, the stay in New York. As Margaret gets to * Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) for the task third film in the “Ice Age” series will know Andrew’s energetic clan — espe- of defeating evil. The key to defeating work just fine on wide-eyed tots and cially his mother (Mary Steenburgen) Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot represent customers or give legal advice. Services are provided dark wizard Voldemort is a memory weary parents glad to take a seat for 94 and grandmother (White) — she begins at customer’s request. Prices do not include court or filing fees. Santa Clara County LDA #72. locked away in the mind of his former minutes. 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Saber-toothed tiger (Century 16, Century 20) Senior citizen (Rupert Grint) are meant for each other, Diego (Denis Leary) is feeling his age Carl Fredricksen (voice of Edward Asner) though they haven’t yet acknowledged when he tries to chase down gazelles. wasn’t always gruff. He was a boy eager what’s apparent to Harry; meanwhile, And sloth Sid (John Leguizamo) happens for adventure. He was a loyal husband Harry pines for Ron’s sister Ginny (Bon- upon three dinosaur eggs to occupy to his wife, Ellie. He was happy. Follow- nie Wright). Rated PG for scary images, him. When he becomes mama to three ing Ellie’s death, crews demolished the some violence, language and mild sen- baby T. rexes, he buys everyone he neighborhood around Carl. Now he sits suality. Two hours, 33 minutes. — P.C. knows a lot of trouble. Rated: PG for on his porch, and even young wilder- some mild rude humor and peril. 1 ness explorer Russell (voice of Jordan THE HURT hour, 34 minutes. — P.C. Nagai) can’t lift him from his mood. LOCKER ---1/2 When the threat of being placed in a (CineArts) Films about the Iraq War IN THE LOOP---1/2 nursing home confronts Carl, he decides have shown box-office hoodoo, but (Aquarius) Politics, clearly, are comedy to do something drastic. He attaches director Kathryn Bigelow locates in “The gold (just ask Jon Stewart and Ste- balloons to the house’s chimney and Hurt Locker” both the expected and phen Colbert), and yet smart political sets off for Paradise Falls, a mysteri- unexpected drama of an Army bomb comedies seem to arrive at theaters ous locale in South America that Ellie only once or twice a decade. Thanks to longed to visit. When Carl realizes he “In the Loop,” it’s again time to think has an accidental stowaway in Russell, and laugh at the same time. One part his plans for a quiet escape are thrown “Dr. Strangelove” and two parts “The askew. Hilarious, heartwarming and Office,” “In the Loop” is a shaky-cam beautifully animated, “Up” is one of the satire that savages government mov- year’s first truly exceptional films. Rated: ers and shakers on both sides of the PG for some peril and action. 1 hour, Atlantic. The plot concerns the gung-ho 36 minutes. — T.H. secret committee plotting a war in the Middle East on behalf of the U.S. Presi-

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“KUNG FU PANDA” Outdoor screening of “Kung Fu Panda.” Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. Free popcorn and light refreshments served. Sponsored by the City of Mountain View Recreation Division and Youth Advisory Committee. Fri., Aug. 7, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Rengstorff Park, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View. GoingsOn Call 650-903-6410. www.mountainview.gov ART GALLERIES summer meal food drive. Volunteers will collect shoes, binoculars. No advanced reservations Stanford. museum.stanford.edu ing products and environments at the Learning, donations to support local schools. Sat., Aug. 8, required. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Rengstorff House, Hoover Making History Since 1919 The Design and Technology master’s program’s annual “Grandchildren on Vacation” The Com- 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Whole Foods Market, 4800 Shoreline at Mountain View, 3070 N. Shoreline Hoover Institution is marking the 90th anniversary tech expo on the Stanford campus. Friday, Aug. 7, munity School of Music and Arts (CSMA) at Finn El Camino Real, Los Altos. Call 650-559-0300. Blvd., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6073. http:// of its founding with an exhibit titled “A Revolu- 3-6 p.m. Free. Center for Educational Research at Center presents “Grandchildren on Vacation,” an http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/ www.ci.mtnview.ca.us tionary Idea: Hoover Making History since 1919.” Stanford, 520 Galvez Mall, Stanford. ed.stanford. exhibition of batiks by Mathangi Sundararajan, losaltos/ Restore Wetland Habitat along San The Institution was established following World edu in the Mohr Gallery vestibule. Sundararajan been Francisquito Creek Remove non-native plant War I through the efforts and philanthropy of Her- Tel Aviv Exhibition at Stanford The creating & teaching batik & tie dye for almost CONCERTS species such as perennial pepperweed and mus- bert Hoover, 31st president of the United States. Stanford University Libraries presents “’The First 40 years. The show runs through Aug. 13, open tard to improve the health of the wetlands and the 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Hoover Institution Stanford Hebrew City’: Early Tel Aviv Through the Eyes of weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays Dena DeRose Quartet featuring Steve Bay. Other activities may include seed collection University, 434 Galvez Mall, Stanford. www. the Eliasaf Robinson Collection,” documenting the from 9 to 3. Free. Community School of Music Davis Dena DeRose and her quartet perform and transplanting seedlings in our on-site native hoover.org/hila/exhibits/48080107.html city’s early years through photographs, municipal Aug. 8, 8-10:30 p.m. $40 general, $20 students. and Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio plant nursery. Sat., Aug. 15, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. free. Introducing the Cantor Arts Center documents, vintage ephemera, posters, maps, Campbell Recital Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Circle, Mountain View. Call 650-917-6800 x305. Palo Alto Baylands, Palo Alto. Call 510-452-9261 These docent-led tours feature a sampling of and books on the occasion of its centennial. Call 650-725-ARTS (2787). www.stanfordjazz.org www.arts4all.org/view ext. 119. www.savesfbay.org/bayevents objects from various eras and cultures. Every tour Through Aug. 31, free. Peterson Gallery, Green Art to Awaken the Heart The art of Shiloh Music@Menlo The Music<\@>Menlo cham- is different. Saturdays and Sundays. Meet in the Library Bing Wing, Stanford. Call 650-725-1020. Sophia McCloud is featured through September. ber-musical festival, with concerts, lectures and EXHIBITS main lobby. 1-2 p.m. Free. Cantor Arts Center at http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/exhibits/ 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. East West Book Store, 324 programs, will be held July 17-Aug. 8. Events are Stanford University, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum index.html Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-988-9800. held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palo Alto, 3 Artists “3 Artists”: paintings by Nancy Eckels, Way, Stanford. museum.stanford.edu Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park mixed media assemblages by Werner Glinka and www.eastwest.com Keeble & Shuchat Photography Palo Alto FAMILY AND KIDS and Menlo School in Atherton. This year’s events paintings by Asha Menghrajani. Reception Aug. From the Bronze Age of China to nature photographer, Allen Edwards, exhibits are Mendelssohn-themed and include concerts, 21, 5-7 p.m. Paul G. Allen Building (C.I.S.). 8:30 “Les Miserables, School Edition” Victor Japan’s Floating World Come see the his birds, landscapes and more in the gallery prelude performances, “encounters,” “Carte a.m.-5 p.m. Free Stanford Art Spaces, 420 Via Hugo classic of love, valor and compassion that new exhibition at Stanford University’s Cantor through Aug. 25, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. Blanche programs,” and special youth and string- Palou, Stanford. Call 650-725-3622. cis.stanford. takes place during the 19th-century in Paris. Aug. Arts Center, “From the Bronze Age of China to to 5:30 p.m. Keeble & Shuchat Photography, 290 quartet performances. See website for details and edu/~marigros 1-9, 7:30-10 p.m. $16/children, $18/adult. Moun- Japan’s Floating World,” on view July 29-Oct. 18. California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 327-8996. www. schedule. 7:30 p.m. Event fees vary. Martin Family tain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive (at Ben Dean - Account Exhibition Stanford kspphoto.com Hall, Menlo School, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. University’s Department of Art & Art History Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-988-8798. Museum Way), Stanford. museum.stanford.edu/ Pop to Present This exhibition features a Call 650-331-0202. musicatmenlo.org presents Account, a multimedia project by Ben pytnet.org news_room/bronze_age.html selection of works acquired over the past 10 SJW All-Star Jam Session The faculty of Dean, an interdisciplinary artist working in video, Artist Family Day Palo Alto Art Center’s Artist Rengstorff House Arts Festival Fine-art years, chosen for their aesthetic strength, historic the 2009 Stanford Jazz Workshop come together film, installation and sculpture. Through Aug. 16, Family Day provides the opportunity for children show of local artists in mixed media and student significance, and/or rarity. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thu. to jam Aug. 7, 8-10:30 p.m. $34 general, $17 Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 and their families to create and design with the works from the Arts in Action program at the until 8 p.m. Free. Cantor Arts Center at Stanford students. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita p.m. Free. Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery, artists who teach after school and weekend Community School of Music and Arts. Through University, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, Drive, Stanford. Call 650-725-ARTS (2787). www. 419 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 650-723-3404. classes. Sat., Aug. 9, 1-4 p.m. Free. Palo Alto Art August. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Rengstorff House, Stanford. museum.stanford.edu stanfordjazz.org art.stanford.edu Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Call 650- 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. www.r- Power of Feet:: Art Exhibit Susan Keale California Living the Sunset Way Exhibit 329-2366. www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter house.org studied art and art history in conjunction with focuses on the creation of the ideal California Helping Boys Behave Speaker Jomary Hill- ENVIRONMENT world religions. She selects symbols and imagery lifestyle as portrayed in the pages of Sunset pub- iard, PhD. discusses boy behavior and discipline. BENEFITS that have both traditional and contemporary Canopy Tree Walk Learn more about the lications in three historically critical periods: the Tue., Aug. 18, 7-8:30 p.m. free. City of Mountain meaning. Susan uses Prisma pencil over gouache trees that create a healthy urban environment. Great Depression; WWII; and the post-war 1950s View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain Art Auction for the Leukemia and Lym- to illustrate flora, fauna, and symbols. Through Canopy’s free Tree Walks provide informative suburban boom. Emphasis on the Lane family View. Call 650-526-7054. www.mountainview. phoma Society Several artists have donated Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. Institute of Trans- their artwork for a silent auction that will benefit guided tours of the trees in Palo Alto neighbor- influence on the magazine’s success. Through gov/city_hall/library hoods on the second Saturday of each month. 10 personal Psychology, 1069 E. Meadow Circle, Palo the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The art- Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Museum of American Jack Pearson Concert Jack Pearson, musi- a.m.-noon. Free. Palo Alto Neighborhoods, See Alto. Call 650-493-4430 ext. 254. www.itp.edu work will be exhibited from August 1-15, 6-9 p.m. Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650- cian and story teller, will be giving a special family Website Calendar, Palo Alto. Call 650-964-6110. Rodin! The Complete Stanford Collec- $15. Amrithika, 248 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Call 321-1004. www.moah.org concert. Sun., Aug. 16, 6-7 p.m. Free. Peninsula www.canopy.org tion The Cantor Arts Center expands the display 650-462-1980. www.amrithika.com From the Bronze Age of China to Bible Church, 3505 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. of Rodin’s work, with the Center’s entire collection Environmental Docent-Led Walks of Japan’s Floating World This exhibition will www.pbc.org/events/77417 of Rodin’s bronzes, plasters, and waxes on view. Shoreline Learn about Shoreline at Mountain focus on acquisitions of Chinese and Japanese CLUBS/MEETINGS 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thu. until 8 p.m. Free. Cantor Arts Pirates, Pirates Everywhere! P&T Pup- View’s: maritime history; landfill legacy; environ- works of art. Highlights include ritual bronzes Center at Stanford University, 328 Lomita Drive at pets will perform “Pirates! The Pie Rats of Penn’s Leads Club meeting The Leads Club, a mental processes; ecosystems; birds, wildlife; and from central China, as well as prints depicting Museum Way, Stanford. museum.stanford.edu Aunt.” Sponsored by the Friends of the Palo Alto networking organization that aims to help profes- more. Walks depart from Rengstorff House and urban life from Edo period Japan. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. sionals build formal relationships with each other, last about one hour on the 4th Sunday of every Thu. until 8 p.m. Free. Cantor Arts Center at Stan- Stanford Technology & Learning Expo See CALENDAR, page 18 meets Wednesdays, 7:30-8:45 a.m. $5. St Timo- month. Bring/Wear: layered clothing, walking ford University, 328 Lomita Drive at Museum Way, See the latest designs of technology-based learn- thy’s Guild Hall, 2094 Grant Road, Mountain . Call 650-428-0950. SPAUG General Meeting SPAUG General Meeting Stanford-Palo Alto User Group meets monthly to discuss problems, solutions, software Avenidas and hardware. Learn more about computing, meet fellow computer users. Get help and advice from experienced users. Second Wednesday of Caregiver Conference the month, ongoing, 7-9:30 p.m. first meeting free, $35/year. American Legion Post, 347 First nd St., Los Altos. Call 650-493-9307. www.svuga. August 22 in Mountain View org/ COMMUNITY EVENTS Discover how to: “Transforming the Energy of Your Rela- s0REVENTCAREGIVERBURNOUT tionships” Free presentation and book signing with author John English and his newest book s(ANDLECHANGINGFAMILYDYNAMICS “The Little Book on Relationships.” Thu., Aug. 13, 7-9 p.m. Free. East West Bookstore, 324 Castro s5NDERSTAND!LZHEIMERSTREATMENTS St., Mountain View. Call 480-473-8957. www. s-ANAGEDIFlCULTBEHAVIOR mydreamtimellc.com Downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market Every Saturday, Gilman Street behind the Hamilton Ave. post office. Fruits, vegetables, flowers, dried fruit, nuts, fish, breads, pastries, eggs, cheese, sausages, pates, olive oil, tamales, crepes, jam and more. Entertainment by local musicians. All proceeds donated to Avenidas senior center. 8 a.m.-noon. Palo Alto. www.pafarmersmarket.org Relay For Life of Palo Alto Cancer walk at Palo Alto High School’s track and field. Aug. 15-16, 10 p.m.-10 a.m. Free. Palo Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. Call &ORMOREINFORMATION CALL 408-761-7658. www.relayforlife.org/paloaltoca 650-289-5445 Second Harvest Food Drive Stop by Whole Foods Market Los Altos to drop off boxed ORGOONLINETOAvenidas.org and canned food items for the Second Harvest CLICKON#AREGIVER#ONFERENCE AUGUST 7, 2009 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ 17 GoingsOn

Charleston Road, Mountain View. HelpSaveALife. plays funky blues and rock, Aug. 8, 8 p.m. Free. ON STAGE Meditation sitting followed by a talk on Buddhist CALENDAR org/NC Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View. teachings every Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. St. www.redrockcoffee.org “Ernest Shackleton Loves Me” The- Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 2094 Grant Road, Continued from page 17 Breast Cancer Connections Each week, a physician from a different breast cancer specialty Funk Concert & Benefit The funk/soul band atreWorks 8th Annual New Works Festival Mountain View,. Call 650-857-0904. www. is available to address medical questions and con- O Mighty Isis and two DJs will perform at an event presents the staged reading of the newest from imsb.org Library. Aug. 12, 3:30-4:15 p.m. 3:30-4:15 p.m. cerns. A therapist facilitates each session. Breast benefiting EPA Music & Arts and AIDS/Orphans in GrooveLily duo Brendan Milburn and Valerie Sunday Morning Forum The Humanist Free Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Cancer Connections staff and volunteers are also Africa. A benefit raffle starts at 9 p.m. Aug. 21, 9 Vigoda, and the composer of Broadway-bound Community in Silicon Valley holds a weekly Palo Alto. Call 650-329-2436. on hand to connect people with other resources p.m.-2 a.m. $20 presale; $25 at the door. Fayrouz Memphis, Joe DiPietro. A sleep-deprived com- Sunday morning forum. Forums cover a variety of Summer Camps at The Little Gym Three- and offer support. Thursdays from Aug. 6 through Illusions Nightclub, 260. S. California Ave., Palo poser of video game music is phoned from beyond social, philosophical and ethical topics. Forum is hour camp days with physical activities, snacks Aug. 27, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Breast Cancer Connec- Alto. Call 650-283-6753. www.logisticalplanet. time by Ernest Shackleton. Aug. 8-15, $15. Lucie free: donations appreciated. A schedule of events and crafts. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. tions, 390 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650- com/omightyisis Stern, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 650- is available upon request. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. 21, 9 a.m.-noon. $40 member/$47 non-member 326-6686. www.bcconnections.org Hearts of Summer at Stanford Blood 463-1960. www.theatreworks.org Mitchell Park Community Center, 3800 Middle- each camp day The Little Gym of Mountain View, Issues with food? Obsessed with food? Center Live music, food and games. Amici Brass, “Tinyard Hill” TheatreWorks presents the field Road, Palo Alto. www.humanists.org 1910-F W. El Camino Real, Mountain View. Call Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous is a pro- French Cassettes, and Still Kickin’, barbecue and world premiere of Tinyard Hill. Set in the 1960’s, 650-961-8100. www.tlgmtviewca.com gram for individuals recovering from addictive spot trivia for instant prizes. Aug. 20, Free. Stan- this new musical tells the story of a young black- SENIORS eating and anorexia based on the 12 steps of AA. ford Blood Center, 3373 Hillview Ave., Palo Alto. smith in Georgia. When true love and a draft HEALTH No dues/no fees/no weigh-ins. Sundays, 7-8:30 Call 650-723-7265. bloodcenter.stanford.edu notice arrive within days, his world is turned Drop-In Computer Help The Computer Learning Center at Avenidas provides free drop-in p.m. Free. 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. Call Irish Music Session Irish songs for a pub res- upside down. July 15-Aug. 16, $29 (student) - CPR and First Aid Classes Every Tuesday computer sessions by experienced tutors on both 415-248-9347. taurant and bar. Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. $67. Lucie Stern, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo and Thursday nights, CPR and first-aid classes. Alto. Call 650-463-1960. www.theatreworks.org PC and Mac each Wednesday. 10 a.m.-noon. CPR basic/health care professional/renewal and Realizing Your Innate Wisdom & St. Stephen’s Green, 223 Castro St., Mountain Mel Brooks’ “The Producers” Foothill Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 650-289- basic first-aid class, adult care and child care Mental Health “Come and learn the simple View. www.ststephensgreen.com/index.html Music Theatre presents the Broadway musical 5436. avenidas.org classes every Saturday by All Care Plus. Please principles that govern state of mind, and gener- Neu:Era with The Hallowed Din Electro- comedy “The Producers” by Mel Brooks. Director Mountain View Senior Center Newcom- call and pre-register. Can be taken separately or ate well-being, wisdom, creativity and effective alternative band Neu:Era performs with The rock- Jay Manley helms this show about two Broadway ers Group An orientation and tour of the Senior in combination. Caregiver support workshops living, parenting and relationships,” the Center for gothic group The Hallowed Din. Aug. 7, 8 p.m. producers trying to get rich quick. July 24-Aug. Center is scheduled for Mon., Aug. 17, at 2 p.m. also available. 5-9:30 p.m. $75. 862 San Antonio Sustainable Change says. This class occurs on the Free. Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain 16, 8 p.m. $26 general admission; $24 seniors It includes a review of classes, upcoming events, Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-424-0204. www. last Sunday of each month. 4-6 p.m. $35. Center View. www.redrockcoffee.org for Sustainable Change, 744 San Antonio Road (65 and over); $18 students. Smithwick Theatre at social services and general information. 2 p.m. allcareplus.org Peruvian Night DJ MGD spins Latin American Suite 25, Palo Alto. Call 650-424-0705. www. Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road (El Monte Free. 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Call 650- songs all night long every first and third Saturday American Red Cross Blood Drive The centerforsustainablechange.org exit West, off Hwy 280), Los Altos. www.foothill- 903-6330. American Red Cross is holding a public blood of the month. Free. St. Stephen’s Green, 223 Cas- musicals.com drive at Google. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE (800-448- LIVE MUSIC tro St., Mountain View. www.ststephensgreen. SPORTS 3543) or go to HelpSaveALife.org (Sponsor Code: com/index.html OUTDOORS GOOGLE) to schedule an appointment. Aug. 6 Bigelow’s Treehouse Bigelow’s Treehouse Rengstorff House Arts Festival Brass 2009 Summer National Senior Games and Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Google, 1565 quintet from the Community School of Music and Refuge Ramblers Hike: Pond A2W/Ste- 10,000 Athletes, ages 50 and over, 18 Medal Arts faculty present works from the Renaissance vens Creek East Trail - 8.5 miles Meet new Sports, 7 demonstration sports, 25,000 visitors, and Romantic periods and the 21st century in the people while getting fit and healthy! This walk is August 1 - August 15 at venues at Stanford and SAVINGS AUTO CARE gardens. Lawn seating. 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FALL $MBTT(VJEF ake the most of autumn by taking a class in something you’ve always wanted to learn. It’s never too late to pick up a paintbrush or learn to The Class Guide is published quarterly in the Msay “hello” in a foreign language. Try yoga or put on some tap shoes. Mountain View Voice. Descriptions of classes offered All the classes listed below are local, so go for it! in Mountain View, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Stanford, Atherton, Los Altos Hills, Portola Valley, East Palo Alto and beyond are provided. Listings are free and subject [email protected] variety of programs to meet every dancer’s needs. Ballet, jazz, tap, hip Academic tutoring and diagnostic to editing. Due to space constraints, classes held in the hop, boys program, lyrical, Pilates Academic educational evaluation for K-12 and and combination classes are available above cities are given priority. college. 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Zohar Dance Company Challenger students achieve scores Mountain View-Los Altos 4000 Middlefield Road, L4, Palo Alto on average in the 90th percentile on schedules. Adult School Mountain View-Los Altos 494-8221 | www.zohardance.org the national Stanford Achievement International School 333 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View Adult School [email protected] Test (SAT). Come tour our campus of the Peninsula 333 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View 940-1333 | www.mvlaae.net Founded in 1979, Zohar is unique in to learn about our preschool 151 Laura Lane, Palo Alto 940-1333 | www.mvlaae.net through eighth-grade programs. The MV-LA Adult School has a long that it offers classes to adults in jazz, history and commitment to adult 650-251-8519 | www.istp.org The MV-LA Adult School has a long ballet and modern dance. Under the Emerson School education. Offering: Meet the PC, intro [email protected] history and commitment to adult direction of Ehud & Daynee Krauss, 2800 W. 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[email protected] 856-1419 Handicrafts day schedule providing superior L’Ecole de Danse Belly dance classes in Palo Alto and Individual private tutoring in Midtown academic preparation, international Cubberley Community Center, Menlo Park. Community sponsored Palo Alto home for grades 7-12, means only approx. $8 per class. courses (Chinese, Spanish) 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto Custom Handweavers and individualized Montessori college and adults. Subjects include Palo Alto Adult School/Sequoia Adult English grammar and composition, 2267 Old Middlefield Way, curriculum. Visit Web site for details. 650-365-4596 School. Mondays in Menlo Park in English as a second language (ESL), www.lecolededanse.net studio at Little House Community Mountain View | 967-0831 Learning Strategies French, Latin, mathematics, history Center. 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[email protected] Palo Alto Adult School Richard Hellyer is an experienced professional marketing consultant 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto who tutors individuals in graphic 650-329-3752 | 650-329-8515 design and Web site implementation. www.paadultschool.org Hands-on computer, language, test preparation, writing, investment and certificate courses available starting at $19. Hundreds of online classes are offered by the Palo Alto Adult School Dance in conjunction with Education to Go. Randall Millen Registry 921 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto 856-1419 Brazilian Dance Individual private tutoring in Midtown Lucie Stern Community Palo Alto home for grades 7-12, Center Ballroom college and adults. Subjects include 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto English grammar and composition, 650-463-4940 English as a second language (ESL), www.cityofpaloalto.org/enjoy French, Latin, mathematics, history and social studies, and humanities in Brazilian dance for ages 16-99 with general. 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OPEM S/SUN 11-3PM 650-391-4454, This business is owned by an individual. Don Pohlman’s Painting Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA Income Property Registrant/Owner began transacting Palo Alto, 4 BR/2 BA - $3700, month * Detailed Craftsmanship 2br/1ba upstairs corner apt., 1200 7,475 Lot w/Nice Office $2,121 business under the fictitious business * Excel. Restorative Prep square feet (big), private balcony, lots of Palo Alto, 4 BR/2 BA name(s) listed herein on July 1, 2009. * Great Local References Office Space Available sun, available immediately. Well-maintained, quiet neighborhood, This statement was filed with the 650/799-7403 * Lic. 635027 Downtown Menlo Park. (650)218-3669 Palo Alto, 2 BR/2 BA - 2900 2 car garage, wash/dryer, pets ok, County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on July 8, 2009. Palo Alto, 2 BR/2 BA - $2300 mth gardener incl. $4750 thomas.drive@ PA: Downtown yahoo.com (Voice July 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 2009) DREAM IT...BUILD IT...ENJOY IT... FARIAS PAINTING Palo Alto, 2 BR/2.5 BA - $2900/mth 120-4355 sf offices for lease. Photos, plans, pricing: www.paoffices.com. MAKEOVERS BY DESIGN Interior/Exterior. Avail. 24/7. 25 Yrs. Palo Alto, 4 BR/3 BA - $6500 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME c.(650)248-6911 Palo Alto, 2 BR/2.5 BA - $2900/mth 650/776-5390 650.888.2666 Palo Alto, 4 BR/3 BA - $4500 STATEMENT Palo Alto, 2 BR/2.5 BA - $2950/mth File No. 526702 www.OwensConstruction.Biz Gary Rossi PAINTING Palo Alto`, 3 BR/2 BA - $ 3,650 Palo Alto, 3 BR/3 BA The following person (persons) is Residential/Commercial. Wall paper Lic#730995 Light and Airy, Furnished Condo. Perfect Portola Valley, 3 BR/3 BA - $4500/mont 840 Vacation (are) doing business as: Makeovers removal. Lic. (#559953) and Bonded. for Visiting Faculty & Family. Vaulted ceil- By Design at 240 Monroe Dr. #304, – since 1985 – Free est. 650/345-4245 Redwood City, 3 BR/2 BA - $2600/mo Rentals/Time Shares ings. Generous size BR’s.Water/Garbage Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara Glen Hodges Painting and Washer/Dryer. Two parking spaces. Redwood City, 3 BR/2 BA - $3,000.00 Timeshare Bailout County: Sell your timeshare for cash! Stop pay- Senior Discount. 35+ years exp. Lic. 1 mile from Stanford University. Great San Carlos, 2 BR/2 BA - $1,800. ROBERT B. LAMARCHE #351738. Payment plan avail. 650/322- schools. Call 510-919-1600 or email: ing maintenance fees! Sell or Rent your 240 Monroe Dr. #304 PHILLIPS 8325 [email protected] Avail 8/1 Sunnyvale, 4 BR/2 BA - $2795/mont timeshare to free up thousands in cash. Mtn. View, CA 94040 C Call today! 1-877-505-8463. (Cal-SCAN) KENNETH S. MAZZOCHI ONSTRUCTION San Carlos, 2 BR/2 BA Woodside, 4 BR/3 BA • New Construction • Kitchen & STYLE PAINTING Fully Furnished Woodside/Emerald Bed & Breakfast B&B Hotel 240 Monroe Dr. #304 walk to town, no smoking/pets. 50+ Mtn. View, CA 94040 Bathroom Remodels • Additions Commercial and Residential. Interior/ Building 650-598-7047 Lake home. $5000/mo. Pics/ Bedroom/Bath Suite, Palo Alto Lic.# 468963 Since 1976 Bonded & Insured Exterior. Licensed (#903303) and info: http://gilmanproperties.com. This business is owned by State or Insured. Complete painting service. Woodside, 2 BR/1 BA Call 650-464-8444. female homestay for July local registered domestic partners. 650-222-2517 650/388-8577 Kings Mtn rental by the Bella Vista. Maui Oceanfront Condo Registrant/Owner began transacting W/D,deck (650)851-1197 809 Shared Housing/ Vacation rental 650-851-2350 business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 7-14-09. 757 Handyman/ Wallpapering by Trish 803 Duplex Rooms Maui: Oceanfront Condo This statement was filed with the Sleeps 8. Fully furn., incl. linens. 10/17- 24 years of experience ALL AREAS - RENTMATES.COM County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara Repairs Mt. View, 2 BR/1 BA - $1995.00 10/24 or 10/31-11/7. $2,000/wk. Free Estimates Browse hundreds of online listings with County on July 17, 2009. 650/851-7693 A European Craftsmanship 949-1820 805 Homes for Rent photos and maps. Find your roommate (Voice July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2009) Kitchen and Bath Remodeling. with a click of the mouse! Visit: http:// Monterey Beach House For All Your Repair Needs. Plumbing, HOUSES FOR RENT FOREST GLOW www.Rentmates.com. (AAN CAN) 3Bedroom 3 Bath, sleeps 6, pool, ten- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Finish Carpentry and More. Licensed. 775 Asphalt/ Browse thousands of rental listings nis. $600.00 per night, no smoking or MV: Furnished Room STATEMENT 650/270-7726 with photos and maps. Advertise your pets.call 650-598-7047 Concrete rental home for FREE! Visit: http://www. With private bath in quiet condominium. File No. 526793 ABLE HANDYMAN FRED Roe General Engineering RealRentals.com (AAN CAN) Laundry & light kitch. privileges, cable/ Northstar/ Tahoe The following person (persons) is (are) internet access secured parking. NS/NP 5 Bedroom,4.5 Bath,sleeps 12,no smk/ doing business as: Forest Glow at Asphalt * Paving * Sealing Los Altos, 4 BR/2.5 BA - $4500/mth • Complete Home Repairs • Maintenance New Construction and Repairs $600/mo 650-967-1730 pets, $750.00 night, 650-598-7047 870 East El Camino Real Apt. #177, • Remodeling • Professional Painting 30 years exp. No job too small Menlo Park, 2 BR/1 BA - $2500. Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara PA: Furn. Room Pajaro Dunes Condo County: • Carpentry • Plumbing • Electrical Lic #663703 * 650/814-5572 Menlo Park, 2 BR/2 BA - $2.600/mon Beautiful, large. Pvt. entrance and BA. 2BR/2BA or 1BR/1BA. On beach, ocean • Custom Cabinet Design • Decks REINA WEAVER Excel. location. No kitchen. Call after view. Cable TV, VCR, internet access, 870 East El Camino Real – 30 Years Experience – 779 Organizing Menlo Park, 3 BR/2 BA 6pm, 650/325-2275 CD, tennis, W/D. Pvt. deck, BBQ. Owner, Apt. #177 650/424-1747. [email protected] 650.529.1662 • 483.4227 Services Three bedrm, two bath in Menlo PA: Room Montain View, CA 94040 Park. Separate dining rm, modern Light, airy room in quiet Palo Alto. Senior Games Rental JOSEPH WEAVER HANDY “ED” MAN End the Clutter & Get Organized AEK stove, refrigerator/freezer, 870 East El Camino Real ResidentialOrganizing Private entrance and bath. Light cook- Summer sublet for July female gu Electrical • Plumbing • Painting dishwasher,disposal washer & dryer ing. $650 650-493-3747 Apt. #177 Carpentry • Tile • Wallpapering by Debra Robinson with gardener and water included. Mountain View, CA 94040 22 years serving your area (650)941-5073 Polyurethane coated hardwood floors 810 Cottages for 850 Acreage/Lots/ This business is owned by Husband FREE ESTIMATES • REFERENCES throughoout. Garage Plenty of stor- Storage & Wife. Registrant/Owner has not yet Ed Rodriguez 783 Plumbing age space. House being partially Rent begun to transact business under the Bayshore Plumbers renovated. Av Aug 1. one year lease. New Mexico Ranch Dispersal fictitious business name(s) listed herein. Ph/Fax (650) 570-5274 Atherton: 2 BR/2 BA Buyer’s Market. 140 acres - $89,900. Cell (650) 465-9163 Service, drains, repairs. 21 years exp., contact Connie 650-321-4531 or Westside, pvt, lrg patio, gated, ref req, This statement was filed with the comm’l/res. Insured. Lic. 905661. 650-740-8134 River Access. Northern New Mexico. County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara N/S/P, 1 yr. lease, $3750/mo. Avail Cool 6,000’ elevation with stunning 650/323-6464; 408/250-0568. www. now. 650-207-3560/3570 County on July 21, 2009. Jeffs Handyman and Repair bayshoreplumbers.com views. Great tree cover including (Voice July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2009) Free est. 10% SENIOR Discount. Menlo Park, 4 BR/2 BA - $2700. W.menlo Park, Stanford, Palo Alto, 1 Ponderosa, rolling grassland and rock He-Man Plumbing outcroppings. Abundant wildlife, great CID CONSULTING “No Job Too Small.” Milpitas: 3BR/3BA BR/1 BA - $1,850p/m Serving Palo Alto & Menlo Park. Lic. hunting. EZ terms. Call NML&R, Inc. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Call Jeff, 650/714-2563 Lg., almost new townhome near Great West Menlo Park, 1 BR/1 BA - $1,850/m #915454. 650/222-7953 1-866-360-5263. (Cal-SCAN) STATEMENT Mall. $1950 mo. 408/240-6884 Woodside, 1 BR/1 BA File No. 527016 Kensil Service Company Texas: Ranch Foreclosures Mountain View , 3 BR/2.5 BA - $3100 Furnished Cottage in Woodside. See The following person (persons) is (are) 787 Pressure 20 acres near Booming El Paso, Texas. Reliable Workers, Ready to Serve website http://gilmanproperties.com. doing business as: CID Consulting at Mountain View 650.248.4911, 3 BR/2.5 Was $16,900. Now $10,755!! $0 Down. Housecleaning, yard work, carpentry, Washing Call 650-464-8444 for info. 292 Monroe Drive, Mountain View, CA BA - $3100 Take over payments $159/month! general labor, painting, more. Call Pressure Washing 94040, Santa Clara County: Woodside, 1 BR/1 BA - $1050 Owner Financing. Free Maps/Pictures. DWCMV, 650/903-4102 Decks * Patios * Driveways Mountain View, 3 BR/1 BA LAWRENCE REDICAN 1-800-343-9444. (Cal-SCAN) Deck Repair * Home Exterior Walk to shops, Caltrain. Huge Yard. W/D. 292 Monroe Drive 759 Hauling 815 Rentals Wanted Mountain View, CA 94040 Becky, 650/493-7060 Clean 650-855-9500 855 Real Estate Mountain View, 3 BR/2.5 BA - $2650.00 HOMES NEEDED! This business is owned by an individual. A 792 Pool Services Housing Wanted - Exchange Registrant/Owner began transacting JOHNSTON Mountain View, 3 BR/2.5 BA - Services business under the fictitious business Woodside Pool Service $3000.00/m Rental Wanted Real Estate Attorney Free Forum name(s) listed herein on 7-27-09. 70% Recycled Est. 1973. Full service, repairs, equip- Mountain View, 4 BR/2 BA - $2135 per Seeking Quiet Cottage This statement was filed with the LARGE TRUCKS ment, inspections, consultations. 860 Housesitting County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara 650/948-8358 MP: 4BR/2BA Seeking Quiet Studio/1 BR Apt. Ath: Pet Sitter/Housesitter County on July 27, 2009. Dump Runs • Trees Great loc! Quiet, walk to Burgess Park Wanted house to rent Caring, reliable, retired lady. Keep pets (Voice July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2009) LARGE/small JOBS & town. 2 car gar., A/C, D/W, W/D, and homes safe. Excel. refs, reasonable FP, hdwd flrs. Gardener incl. N/S, N/P. FASHIONABLE HIGH TECH Free Estimate Insured 825 Homes/Condos rates. 650/364-3117 Real $4600/mo. Avail. now. 847-736-1111 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 650-327-HAUL STATEMENT Mt. View, 3 BR/2.5 BA - 2500/month for Sale 890 Real Estate File No. 526958 cell: 415-999-0594 MV: 4BR/2BA East Palo Alto, 4 BR/2.5 BA - $599,000 Wanted The following person (persons) is (are) Estate + bonus room. Could be used as 5th Los Altos, 3 BR/2.5 BA - $1650000 doing business as: Fashionable High ✮ HAULING ✮ BR or ofc. Lg DR, hdwd flrs., central host Foothill Students/ for $$$ Tech at 950 High School Way #3109, A/C, double gar. Close to 85/101. Mountain View, 2 BR/1 BA - $419,000 Mountain View, CA 94041, Santa Clara Frank’s Hauling 801 Apartments/ Quiet street. Avail. now. $2995 mo. Mountain View, 2 BR/2 BA - 499000 County: Commercial, Residential, Garage, 650/968-2647 DAN SHARONI Basement & Yard. Clean-up. Fair prices. Condos/Studios Mountain View, 4 BR/2 BA - 169900 950 High School Way #3109 650/361-8773 Los Altos, 1 BR/1 BA - $1350 PA: 4BR/2BA Mountain View, 4 BR/3 BA - $1,199,999 Mountain View, CA 94041 Furnished. Incl. office, gardener, ac., Menlo Park, Studio - $1500 No phone ANA MARIA PERES J & G HAULING SERVICE 1 year min., NS, NP. Near Mitchell 950 High School Way #3109 Misc. junk, office, appliances, Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - 1075.00 Pk. Ideal for visiting faculty. $3800/mo number in the ad? Mountain View, CA 94041 garage, storage, etc, clean-ups. Old (650)208-8624 To place a Classified ad in Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - $995/mont This business is owned by a General furniture, green waste and yard junk. The Almanac, GO TO Partnership. Licensed & insured. FREE ESTIMATES Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - 1095.00 Registrant/Owner began transacting 650/368-8810 Mountain View, Studio - 940.00 FOGSTER.COM business under the fictitious business LONE WOLF The Palo Alto Weekly or PROPERTIES name(s) listed herein on 03/25/2009. Uriel’s Clean-up and Hauling Mountain View, Studio - 975.00 * Garden maintenance Leasing and Property Management The Mountain View Voice for contact This statement was filed with the * Free Est. * 650/862-1378 MP: Junior 1BR/1BA apts. County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara Pool, AC, DW, micro, free Cable. $1000 650-326-7570 call 326-8216 or visit us at information - $1150/mo 650/325-7863 HOMES NEEDED! fogster.com See PUBLIC NOTICES, www.FOGSTER.COM next page 26 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ AUGUST 7, 2009 Public Notices and the art Royce of Real Estate with interest thereon, as provided in PUBLIC NOTICES said note(s), advances, under the terms 1248 Christobal Privada, Mountain View of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges Open Sat & Sun Continued from previous page and expenses of the Trustee and of the 30 Wellington Court trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Mountain View 1:30 to 4:30 County on July 24, 2009. The total amount of the unpaid bal- Stunning 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath (Voice July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2009) ance of the obligation secured by the townhome in a park-like setting LA BELLA SALON property to be sold and reasonable esti- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME mated costs, expenses and advances Living room with high ceilings, STATEMENT at the time of the initial publication of fireplace & new carpet File No. 526467 the Notice of Sale is $327,263.98. The Open Sunday 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Eat-in kitchen with breakfast The following person (persons) is (are) beneficiary under said Deed of Trust bar & recessed lights doing business as: La Bella Salon at heretofore executed and delivered to 1040 N. Rengstorff Ave., #F, Mountain the undersigned a written Declaration Master with walk-in closet View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County: of Default and Demand for Sale, and a and dual vanity sinks CHINH TRAN written Notice of Default and Election Attached 2 car garage 805 Anacapa Ct. to Sell. The under-signed caused said Inside full size laundry hook-ups Notice of Default and Election to Sell Milpitas, CA 95035 eautiful one story spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Views of greenbelt and HUONG NGUYEN to be recorded in the County where 805 Anacapa Ct. the real property is located. Date: Btownhouse is located on a cul-de-sac in the desirable children’s play area Milpitas, CA 95035 08/07/2009 First Ameri-canLoanStar Cuernavaca complex. Approx. 1,703 square feet with dramatic Priced at: $699,000 This business is owned by Husband Trustee Services 3 First American vaulted ceilings in living room and dining room. Sparkling and Wife. Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original kitchen with breakfast bar and nook. Newer Pergo floors 2091 San Luis Ave. #6 Open Sunday Registrant/Owner began transacting document signed by Authorized Agent business under the fictitious business FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION throughout main areas and bedrooms, designer tiles in the Mountain View 1:30 to 4:30 name(s) listed herein on 7-10-09. PLEASE CALL 714-277-4845 FIRST bathrooms. Large back and side yards. Attached 2 car garage. This statement was filed with the AMERICAN LOANSTAR TRUSTEE Easy access to the 85 freeway. Well maintained common Updated 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara SERVICES MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT County on July 10, 2009. COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT grounds and tons of amenities in this premier complex: 2 townhome w/ dual master suites (Voice July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2009) A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED swimming pools, exercise room, clubhouse, private tennis Open living room with fireplace MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. courts, children’s playground, green belt. Huff Elementary, ATHENACOPIA Requirements of SB1137 have been Kitchen with granite counter top FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME met pursu-ant to the Notice of Sale Graham Middle and Mountain View High (buyer to verify). STATEMENT Declaration of record. The beneficiary Wood laminate floors on 1st floor File No. 527109 or servicing agent declares that it has Offered at $899,000 and plush carpet on 2nd floor The following person (persons) is (are) obtained from the Com-missioner of doing business as: AthenaCopia at Corporations a final or temporary order www.1248Christobal.com Backyard with greenbelt access 1756 Plaza Court, Mountain View, CA of exemption pursuant to California Civil Full size laundry hook-ups 94040, Santa Clara County: Code Section 2923.53 that is current JOHANNA B. MANSOR-TALBERT and valid on the date the Notice of Sale Attached 1 car garage 1756 Plaza Court is filed and/or the timeframe for giving David Chung [email protected] Mountain View, CA 94040 Notice of Sale specified in subdivision Priced at: $539,000 This business is owned by an individual. (s) of California Civil Code Section O: 650.543.1058 | C: 650.302.6027 Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to 2923.52 applies and has been provided 181 Ada Avenue #48 Open Sat & Sun transact business under the fictitious or the loan is exempt from the require- business name(s) listed herein. ments. FEI#1018.06232 Caroline Ratelle Mountain View 1:30 to 4:30 This statement was filed with the Voice 08/07, 08/14, 08/21/2009 O: 650.380.3389 | County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara [email protected] Desirable 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath County on July 29, 2009. townhome w/ dual master suites (Voice Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009) www.davidandcarolineapr.com Spacious living room with POLLYEDDIES corner fireplace FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Call Alicia Santillan STATEMENT (650) 326-8210 x239 apr.com | PALO ALTO 578 University Avenue 650.323.1111 Freshly painted and new carpet File No. 526728 Remodeled kitchen with The following person (persons) is (are) to assist you with your doing business as: Pollyeddies at 1160 legal advertising needs. granite counter top Lynn Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Inside laundry Clara County: Or e-mail her at: No phone number in the ad? Attached garage plus assigned TAMMI NICOSIA [email protected] GO TO FOGSTER.COM for contact information 1160 Lynn Way parking space Sunnyvale, CA 94087 ... MARY CATER Priced at: $559,000 645 Calvados Avenue 250 VELARDE ST, MTN VIEW Sacramento, CA 95815 Open Sat & Sun TINA MEYER 913 Camille Lane 133 Fairchild Drive #12 Just listed. This home, with Carmel charm, Mountain View 1:30t to 4:30 Mountain View, CA 94043 This business is owned by a General is on a beautiful tree lined street near Elegant 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath Partnership. downtown Mountain View, close to great townhome only 6 years old Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to Dual master suites w/ vaulted transact business under the fictitious restaurants and everything Mountain View ceilings & walk-in closets business name(s) listed herein. has to offer. The lovely three bedroom two This statement was filed with the Living room with fireplace, high County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara bath home with a beautiful and private rear ceiling and wood floors County on July 20, 2009. yard has been remodeled and meticulously Gourmet kitchen w/ granite (Voice Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009) Open Sat & Sun 1:30-4:30 maintained. $1,299,000 counter top and maple cabinets Separate dining room 997 All Other Legals Attached 2 car garage NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 12271 HILLTOP DR, LA HILLS Inside full size laundry hook-ups 4109443 TS No.: 20099070808848 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT 2,022 sq ft per Metroscan UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED First time on the Market. This wonderful Priced at: $829,000 04/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, home, located on a flat acre in a desirable 50 E. Middlefield Rd. #35 Shown by IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. and quiet area of Los Altos Hills, is close to Appointment IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF Mountain View t THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING Rancho & 280 and minutes from the Village. AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT Great floor plan with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, Excellent 1 bedroom, 1 bath A LAWYER. On 08/27/2009 at 10:00 ground floor condo in park AM, FIRST AMERICAN LOANSTAR a library or office, huge family room, formal TRUSTEE SERVICES, as duly appointed dining room, new carpets and paint, 3 car like setting Trustee under and pursuant to Deed Living room with wet bar, of Trust recorded 04/21/2005, as garage & endless possibilities. $2,200,000 Instrument No. 18334420, in book , fireplace & slider to patio page , of Official Records in the office Well maintained complex w/ of the County Recorder of SANTA 2678 ST GILES LN, MTN VIEW CLARA County, State of CALIFORNIA. clubhouse & swimming pool Executed by: DIANNA M MILLER, WILL Custom built Waverly Park home with open Conveniently located near SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST Steven’s Creek Trail, park BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ floor plan on a quiet cul de sac. Features CASH EQUIVALENT or other form a remodeled eat-in kitchen with granite and tennis courts of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money counters & skylight, step down living room Priced at: $269,500 of the United States) AT THE MARKET with fireplace, formal dining room, spacious STREET ENTRANCE TO THE SUPERIOR COURTHOUSE, 190 NORTH MARKET family room with fireplace, hardwood floors, STREET , SAN JOSE, CA All right, title & large MBR suite. Private landscaped Royce Cablayan and interest conveyed to and now held backyard includes a sparkling pool, patio & by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and built-in gas grill. A must see! $1,399,000 In the Top 1% of Coldwell Banker State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED Agents Nationwide since 1995 DEED OF TRUST APN# 160-36-035 The street address and other common THE LEVY TEAM & designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Skip, Renee, & Marissa The #1 Selling Agent in 280 EASY STREET #303, MOUNTAIN Realtors, Sereno Group Mountain View since 1999 VIEW, CA, 94043 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any (650) 947-2905 ------incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, [email protected] Society of Excellence shown herein. Said sale will be made, www.TheLevyTeam.com but without covenant or warranty, [email protected] expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay This information was supplied by reliable sources. Sales Associate believes this information to be correct but has not verified this (650)917-4339 the remaining principal sum of the information and assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyers should investigate these issues to their own satisfaction. note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, DRE# 01062078 AUGUST 7, 2009 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ 27 450 SANTA ROSA DR, Los Gatos Remodeled home and private vineyard on over an acre nestled in the Alta Vista OPEN SAT & SUN, 1:30-4:30 neighborhood of Los Ga- tos with unparalleled views WILLOW GLEN, SJ of mountains and cityscape. 1930 KOCHER DRIVE $2,175,000 2-levels with 4BD/2.5 baths. OPEN SUN, AUGUST 9TH 1:30-4:30 Black granite gourmet kitchen Stunning newly constructed home located in charming Willow Glen. 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Looking for the perfect 13901 WEST EDITH AVE. $5,495,000 Gated Country French Estate situated on 1.3 acres of park-like setting bordered by a meandering creek. place to call Great location, approximately one block to the Village. Elegant spacious home with family friendly flex- Whisman Station Community ibility. 6,488 sq. ft. of living space: five bedrooms, five and a half baths including guest house, separate bonus/entertainment room and library/office. Other features include sparkling pool, vegetable gardens, s"EDROOMS"ATHS s7ALK INCLOSETIN-ASTER home? and garages for four cars. Excellent Los Altos Schools. s!PPROXIMATELY SQFT "EDROOM s%ND5NIT s7INDOW3EATSWCUSTOM CUSHIONSINALLBEDROOMS 12125 OAK PARK COURT $3,498,000 s0ROPERTY"UILTIN Consult the Great value in this 6,300 sq. ft., 4 acre, newer style home. Nice floor plan with soaring ceilings, 6 bedrooms, 4.5 s'RANITE+ITCHEN#OUNTER s#ENTRAL(EATING!IR bath with office and au-pair with separate entrance. Expansive land with many possibilities for pool and tennis 4OPSWITH&ULL"ACKSPLASH #ONDITIONING Mountain court. Huge MDA 54,129 sq. ft. and MFA 22,496 sq. ft. INCLUDING)SLAND s'REAT,OCATIONLOCATED 11655 JESSICA LANE $2,895,000 View Voice s.EW$ESIGNER0AINT ACROSS3INGLE&AMILY Situated on one acre of beautifully landscaped grounds, this immaculate home offers an excellent close-in yet 4HROUGHOUT (OMES private location. With 4 bedroom and 3 baths and approximately 4,000 SF, the home is in move-in condition with s#AR!TTACHED'ARAGE for all your gorgeous hardwood floors, intricate ceilings, and expansive walls of windows. Other features include an updated s,AMINATEFLOORSIN,IVING kitchen, spacious media/family/play room, gracious living and dining rooms, pool, spa and level lawn – for the 2OOM 0OWDER2OOM (ALL WHICH)NCLUDESA,ARGE real estate quintessential California lifestyle! #LOSET AND+ITCHEN 3TORAGE!REA 27682 BRIONES CT $2,795,000 s"ERBER#ARPETIN,IVING s2EFRIGERATOR 7ASHER needs! Experience the breathtaking views from this exquisite Mediterranean style estate. This beautifully landscaped 2OOM &AMILY2OOM $INING $RYERINCLUDED property is a showcase for entertaining and family living. Conveniently located, this estate offers easy access to 2OOM 3TAIRSAND"EDROOMS The Village, downtown Palo Alto, and commute access. LOS ALTOS 253 FREMONT AVE $2,595,000 Offered at: $639,000 Beautiful gated estate property situated on approx. 37,600 sq.ft. lot. Charmingly remodeled with 3 bedrms, 2 and 1 half baths, formal living rm spacious dining rm, wonderful kitchen with granite counters opens to family rm. Country INTERO club backyard, features seperate 2-story gst hs w/kit/bed/bath, grand pool w/waterfalls and sprawling lawns, fruit REAL ESTATE SERVICES® trees, 2-car garage plus room for add. garages. {ÈÊÀÃÌÊ-Ì°]Ê-ÕÌiÊÓääÊUÊÃÊÌÃ]Ê Ê{äÓÓ (650) 964.6300 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY LOS ALTOS HILLS 24286 ELISE CT $2,649,500 Located on a secluded acre, this beautifully landscaped classic California Estate features a fabulous swimming pool and gorgeous mountain views. This one of a kind two story family home boasts 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with 3,750 sq. ft. (approx.) of living space. Some of the features include wide plank hardwood floors, double pane windows, remodeled bathrooms, oversized 3 car garage.

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28 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ AUGUST 7, 2009 438 Bryant Avenue, Mountain View 1033 Crestview Dr Unit 316, Mountain View www.1033Crestview.com ew on the market! Beautifully Nremodeled 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom OPEN SUNDAY 1:30–4:30 Offered at penthouse condo in Crestview complex $1,295,000 located on a great neighborhood street in Mountain View. Private large Please call for balcony, inside laundry, swimming more information Open Sunday 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. pool, secure building and grounds. Offered at $375,000

1690 California St, Mountain View www.1690CaliforniaSt.com elcome home to this beautifully This home offers so much more than meets the eye! Wrebuilt from the studs up “like Come see for yourself — first time on the market in 35 years. new” and expanded one story cottage style home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 = Over 3100 square feet of living space = Six bedrooms and four baths = Versatile, baths including a spacious new master spacious floor plan with vaulted ceilings = Environmentally friendly SOLAR panels, suite with vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet, private master bath and sliding dual-pane windows = Large eat-in kitchen and separate family room = 2 master Open Sat & Sun 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. patio door to the back courtyard. suites, one upstairs and one downstairs = Au Pair suite with separate entrance = Approximately 1,700 sq ft living space. Central AC, ample bedrooms, plenty of storage space = Large lot with big, private Desirably located in Old Mountain View close to downtown. backyard = Convenient Waverly Park location = Popular Mountain View high school

Offered at $849,000

Please contact Caroline Ratelle 650-380-3389 or David Chung 650-302-6027 for more information or to schedule a showing. David Chung Caroline Ratelle NANCY ADELE STUHR Ofﬁce: 650.543.1058 Ofﬁce: 650.380.3389 EXPERIENCE DEPENDABILITY Cell: 650.302.6027 [email protected] [email protected] tel: 650.575.8300 email: [email protected] web: www.nancystuhr.com www.davidandcarolineapr.com California DRE 00963170 apr.com | PALO ALTO 578 University Avenue 650.323.1111

Open Saturday & Sunday 615 Leksich Avenue, Mountain View Cross Street: Latham & Woodhaven 1:30 to 4:30pm

Distinctive living in an elegant oasis strolling distance from Downtown Mountain View

Gorgeous 10 year [quality built] home featuring 4 bedrooms (including 2 MBR), 3.5 bathrooms, almost 2,200 square feet of stylish living plus a large 2-car 2-door attached garage, elegant marble formal entry, an abundance of dual-pane windows allowing a plethora of natural light throughout, soaring high ceilings, interesting lines-and-architecturally pleasing design, wood ﬂoors, toe-pleasing soft carpet, a cooks [granite] kitchen boasting 2 built-in ovens, gas range, Monogram built-in fridge + a curved center island, family room off kitchen with ﬁreplace, formal dining area, upstairs (big) laundry room, and lovely yard with entertaining deck.

All close to local parks, commute routes, shopping, coffee houses and downtown!

Priced to sell! $1,038,000

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MOUNTAIN VIEW N Twice the value! Spectacular MOUNTAIN VIEW N Large 4bd/3ba home MOUNTAIN VIEW N Absolutely charming! Quality 5bd/3ba home with LR/DR, FR and gourmet kitch- located on a cul-de-sac. Fresh paint inside and out. and style combine in this delightfully remodeled en, + separate 1bd/1ba guest house with living Hobby room/artist studio, + lots of storage. Large 3bd/2ba home. Beautiful gardens w/private patios. room and kitchen. Open Sunday $1,788,000 covered deck for entertaining. $1,574,950 Excellent Los Altos schools. Open Sun. $1,125,000

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MOUNTAIN VIEW N A dream come true! Beautifully MOUNTAIN VIEW N Stunning 4bd/3.5ba 10-year- MOUNTAIN VIEW N A few blocks from down- updated 3bd/2.5ba home, 1600+/-sf. Spacious LR old home, located near parks and downtown. Wood town Mountain View; 14-year-old single family with FP, DR, and nice FR w/FP, opening to light and floors, granite family kitchen, + 2 master suites. Large home, 2bd/2.5ba with kitchen/family room. High bright sun room. Open Sunday $989,000 garage. 2200+/- sf. Open Sat. & Sun. $1,038,000 ceilings, lots of light. Open Sat. & Sun. $759,000

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MOUNTAIN VIEW N Highly sought-after West Court MOUNTAIN VIEW N Stunning, meticulously reno- MOUNTAIN VIEW N Remarkable opportuni- Complex. Extensively updated 2bd/2.5ba unit. Open vated 2bd/2ba first-floor condo offers the ambiance ty! Rarely available 2bd/2.5ba TH in the Oaktree floor plan, step down LR, and two master suites. of a getaway retreat and is minutes from the best of Commons complex. 2 master suites, inside laundry, Meticulous private yards. Open Sun. $699,000 urban conveniences. Open Sun. $615,000 + serene patio w/mature trees. Open Sat. $579,000

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30 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ AUGUST 7, 2009 MOUNTAIN VIEW 3 BR | 3.5 BA MOUNTAIN VIEW 4 BR | 2 BA MOUNTAIN VIEW 5 BR | 2.5 BA LUXURY TOWNHOME $829,000 BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM RANCH $855,000 BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED! $1,389,000 FP, hi ceil,sep fam rm ,2-car. Nrly new w/2 mstr suites. LR w/FP, high ceil, wood Quality workmanship is evident in this lovely custom built home. 5 BR 2.5 BA Lrg pvt lot, sep fam, liv & din rms, AC, SOLAR panels, remod kit/baths, flrs. Terrie Masuda 650.941.7040 VERY nice mstr ba Royce Cablayan 650.948.0456 Nancy Adele Stuhr 650.948.0456

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MOUNTAIN VIEW 2 BR | 2 BA MOUNTAIN VIEW 4 BR | 3 BA LOS ALTOS 4 BR | 3 BA 550 ORTEGA AV #A101 $558,000 HAYMAN HOME $1,488,000 140 MERRITT RD $2,645,000 Ground floor end unit with private patio! Popular, secure complex with great 2584 square feet with Los Altos Schools. Springer, Blach, & Mountain Vw High Striking architectural design & fine quality craftsmanship. Kitchen with island. Huge amenities. School. yard. Lynne Mercer 650.325.6161 Dianne Vernon 650.941.7040 Julie Lau 650.325.6161

CAMPBELL LOS ALTOS MOUNTAIN VIEW PALO ALTO PALO ALTO 692 BRYANT AVE MOVE-IN READY $1,050,000 791 LINDEN AVENUE A TRUE NATURE RETREAT! $2,198,000 153 S CALIFORNIA AV #F109 4 BR 3 BA Remodeled Kitchen & Family Room w/ SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,629,000 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,348,000 5 BR 4 BA Huge Chef's kitchen with Bay & City Lights. SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $630,000 granite, stainless steel appliances 4 BR 2 BA Situated on a lrg lot of 12,467 sq ft.Highly 5 BR 3 BA Top-of-the-line upgrades, heated gazebo, pool. Full wet-bar,bonus loft, outdoor kitchen. All set on 10 acres of stunning canyon! 2 BR 2 BA Ground floor 1 level unit in Palo Alto Jim Galli 650.941.7040 desirable neighborhood. Central. Pvt patio, open flr plan. In-unit laundry. Owen Halliday 650.325.6161 Aileen La Bouff 650.948.0456 BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS HOME! $950,000 Jo Buchanan & Stuart Bowen 650.941.7040 Kathleen Jarvis Pasin 650.325.6161 2481 PORTERFIELD CT 548 BARRON AVE 5 BR 3.5 BA Great schools, beautiful spacious home, FAR REACHING VIEWS $1,299,000 101 ALMA ST #304 chef's kitchen, flowing floor plan. Views of Montebello Range on a new cul-de-sac. SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,598,000 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,045,000 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $630,000 Brendan Callahan 650.325.6161 Close to town. MFA is 5,700 sq. ft. 6 BR 4 BA Featuring a gourmet kit,2 frplcs, hdwd 4 BR 3.5 BA New traditional home w/elegant taste. Gerry Lawrence 650.941.7040 flrs,frml din rm,huge liv rm w/vaulted ceilings. Luxury finishes, Corinthian columns 2 BR 2 BA Fabulous opportunity to live in downtown. Secured highrise. Updated kit & bath. Sunny unit Gary Herbert 650.941.7040 Jessica Tang 650.328.5211 CUPERTINO 65 PASA ROBLES AV Amy Sung 650.325.6161 438 BRYANT AVE 10463 N BLANEY AV SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,275,000 1476 PITMAN AVE SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,295,000 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,425,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Convenient to top-rated Los Altos REDWOOD CITY schools, shops, downtown, freeways. Updated 6 BR 4 BA Very versatile floor-plan, 2 master suites + SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,698,000 4 BR 4.5 BA In most sought after location w/numer- kitchen. Au Pair’s w/private entrance,vaulted ceilings 3 BR 2 BA Prestigious Crescent Park. Ranch style 3BR 10 DILLON LN ous amenities.Gourmet kit,top of the line appliances. Jim Galli 650.941.7040 Nancy Adele Stuhr 650.948.0456 2BA HW floors eat in kitchen family room FP SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,099,000 Hannelore Blanchard 650.941.7040 DRAMATIC OPEN FLOORPLAN $1,099,000 382 MERCY ST Dorothy Gurwith 650.325.6161 4 BR 2.5 BA Frml LR & FR.Dining.High ceilings.Mstr suite-western hill vws.Great Kit.3car gar.Lndry rm 3 BR 2.5 BA Lg LR w/soaring ceilings. Remod open SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,199,000 230 DAVENPORT WAY EAST PALO ALTO kit, fam rm. Sep lndry rm. Master w/vaulted ceilings, Terri Couture 650.941.7040 4 BR 2 BA Tons of Old Mountain View charm with all SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,549,000 FIVE BRAND NEW HOMES $639,000 Royce Cablayan 650.948.0456 the modern upgrades & conveniences! 6 BR 3 BA w/in blk of Robles Pk w/ a nice size LR, 4 BR 2.5 BA Approx. 1,970 sq ft of lvng space on 5,109 Kim Copher 650.941.7040 SAN JOSE sq ft Mediterranean Style, great floor plans. formal DR, LG FR, eat-in kit, HW flrs, 2 car grg LOS ALTOS HILLS WONDERFUL W. SAN JOSE $775,000 Prieto Team 650.325.6161 2543 MARDELL WAY Barbara Sawyer 650.325.6161 EXQUISITE REMODEL $4,295,000 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $789,900 4 BR 2 BA Close to shopping, Santana Row and trans- 5 BR 3.5 BA Exquisite remodel with views. Approx. 3 BR 2 BA Charming, updated w/ wrap-around fenced 111 HEATHER LN portation. New paint, hdwd flrs. Spacious kitchen LOS ALTOS 4,195 sq. ft. 2.78+ acres. Palo Alto schools. yard.LR w/ FP, 2 car attached garage, tile, hw flr SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,310,000 Nena Price 650.948.0456 Terri Couture 650.941.7040 790 ARROYO RD Barbara Zuckerwise 650.325.6161 3 BR 2 BA On an 8200+/- sf lot close to Rinconada 419 GALLERIA DR #2 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $3,190,000 26074 MULBERRY LN 2443 TAMALPAIS ST Park, this 3BR/2BA home has room for expansion SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $549,000 5 BR 5.5 BA Stunning custom designed home w/ SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,950,000 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $745,000 Pooneh Fouladi 650.325.6161 3 BR 2.5 BA Beautiful tri-level townhome in great exquisite attention to detail.5 bdrm suites, 5 BR 3 BA Wonderful full acre just blks to Los Altos location.Dramatic ceilings with skylights. Village.3 rmdld bths.Rmdld kit.Big LR,FR,DR. 3 BR 2 BA Updated home w/ private courtyard locat- 365 FOREST AVE. # 2E Phyllis Carmichael 650.941.7040 ed on tree-lined street in Monta Loma. 2-car garage Alan Huwe 650.948.0456 Terri Couture 650.941.7040 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,199,000 568 SHIRLYNN CT Pat Jordan 650.325.6161 2 BR 2.5 BA Wonderful spacious unique 2B/2.5Ba EASY OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE $299,000 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,498,000 SPACIOUS LOS ALTOS HILLS $2,795,000 4 BR 3.5 BA Beautifully remodeled home has much to 264 N WHISMAN RD #3 lighted filled Downtown PA Condo with a European 1 BR 1 BA 1 level condo w/priv. fenced yard & deck. 5 BR 5 BA Built by builder for himself-no expense offer w/sep 1BR/1BA apartment & Palo Alto schls SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $399,000 Flair Top Cupertino schls-Blue Hills/Miller/Lynbrook Hi spared-open floor plan around huge greatroom Terrie Masuda 650.941.7040 2 BR 1 BA Overlooking lawn area.Completely Jon Anderson 650.325.6161 Peggy Lee 650.941.7040 Jerry Haslam 650.948.0456 updated,kitchen cabinets w/granite counters. DEVELOPER'S FIRST PICK! $2,750,000 PRICE TO SELL $1,199,000 740 ORANGE AV Melanie Johnson 650.941.7040 SANTA CLARA Last lakeside lot in prestige Quarr y Hills Development . 4 BR 2 BA Well priced and built ranch style home in SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,249,000 Approx. 1.1 acre with a low slope. 701 N RENGSTORFF AV #13 Gun High district. Almost 2200 sf on 8000 sf lot 841 MONTY CIRCLE SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $369,000 3 BR 3.5 BA Exceptional French Country manor Kathryn Tomaino 650.941.7040 Jo Jackson 650.325.6161 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $464,950 home with Old World Charm and all modern con- NATURE LOVER'S DREAM! $2,695,000 2 BR 1 BA Great location! Affordable Mt View! Light 2 BR 2.5 BA Updated kitchen and baths. New carpet. veniences. & bright! Remodeld kit & bathm. Fresh paint 5 BR 4 BA Rare! Over 5,000 newly remodeled at end 737 LOMA VERDE AV #7 In laundry. 2-car garage. Jo Buchanan & Stuart Bowen 650.941.7040 of a cul de sac on over 1 acre! Palo Alto schls Afsie & Sia 650.948.0456 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $828,000 Ric Parker 650.948.0456 891 NANCY LN Vicki Geers 650.941.7040 2 BR 2.5 BA Wonderful end unit w/ abundance of PALO ALTO SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,975,000 EUROPEAN VILLA $2,295,000 natural light.LR features high ceilings w/dramatic SUNNYVALE wndw 5 BR 3.5 BA 3000+ SF with family room, hardwood 4 BR 3.5 BA Regal French Country villa sits on gor- 2050 WAVERLEY ST 1077 ROCKEFELLER DR floors, excellent Los Altos Schools geous setting of .75 acre lot in cul-de-sac setting. SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $4,995,000 Joanne Fraser 650.941.7040 SAT 1:30 - 4:30 $996,000 Rod Creason 650.325.6161 Mehran Ron Delparastaran 650.941.7040 4 BR 4 BA A timeless renovation inside & out in desired loc. Minutes away from major commute areas. 555 THAIN WY 4 BR 2 BA Tastefully updated in a preferred area with a generous sized lot!1834 of living space! 940 LUNDY LN Zach Trailer 650.325.6161 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $775,000 MENLO PARK Robert Branden 650.941.7040 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,895,000 2 BR 2 BA Wonderful spacious Townhouse w/new 2140 SANTA CRUZ AV #B201 STUNNING MEDITERRANEAN $2,398,000 5 BR 3.5 BA Gorgeous backyard setting! Main home carpet/fresh paint. 2 lovely patios. Palo Alto schls 381 FLORENCE ST SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $489,000 4 BR 3 BA Located on a cul-de-sac w/easy access to w/ 5 BR, plus guest studio and 1BR/1BA au pair unit. PA schls. Lrg Gourmet kitchen/family room combo. Enis Hall 650.941.7040 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $868,000 R. Brendan Leary 650.325.6161 2 BR 2 BA Gated commnty ideal for residents 55+yrs w/rec activities all-yr round. Lot’s of amenities Terrie Masuda 650.941.7040 101 ALMA ST. #905 3 BR 2.5 BA A 9 yr new house, bright, light & clean & neat. Close to Caltrain, park & schools! NESTLED IN OLD LOS ALTOS $1,549,000 Yasemin Richardson 650.948.0456 2814 SOUTH CT SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $699,000 Donna Liu 650.941.7040 3 BR 3 BA On a beautiful tree-lined street,totally 2140 SANTA CRUZ AV #B206 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,395,000 rmdld hm has fantastic appeal both inside & out. 2 BR 2 BA Desirable SE corner unit on the 9th flr. This SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $445,000 5 BR 3.5 BA Old Palo Alto. Charming arbor gated lite & bright unit has it all. Remodeled kit THE VILLA AT CORTEZ $698,000 Terri Couture 650.941.7040 entry. Spacious floor plan spanning 3 levels. 2 BR 2 BA Bright & sunny unit in a great location. For Amy Sung 650.325.6161 3 BR 2.5 BA New construction with stunning finishes 68 PINE LANE residents 55+. Lovely gated community. R. Brendan Leary 650.325.6161 surrounded by mature trees. Large patio. 2569 PARK BLVD. #107 Dave Luedtke 650.941.7040 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,499,000 Yasemin Richardson 650.948.0456 834 MESA CT 3 BR 2 BA LR/DR combo.FR.Darling home & full CHARMING REMODEL $419,000 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,200,000 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $649,000 110 SUNSET AV SAT 1:30 - 4:30 $479,000 guest cottage w/LR,Kit,bed & bath.Excellent oppor- 3 BR 1 BA Large yard, new kitchen, hard wood floors, 4 BR 2.5 BA Wonderful Palo Alto home situated on a 2 BR 2.5 BA Gated complex, over 1250 sf, 2 master 2 BR 1 BA Hrdwd flrs, updt kit & bath, dbl pn win’s, tunity granite counters. cul-de-sac 2,639 sq ft and 16,200 sq ft lot. suites, Pergo wood flr throughout, full-size laundry charm, roomy lot for gardeners or expansion Terri Couture 650.941.7040 Bryan Robertson 650.948.0456 Phyllis Carmichael 650.941.7040 Julie Lau 650.325.6161 Nancy Adele Stuhr 650.948.0456

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OPEN SAT & SUN 1:30-4:30 Kim Copher OPEN SAT & SUN 1:30-4:30 Terri Couture 382 Mercy St $1,199,000 68 Pine Ln $1,499,000 4BR 2BA Mountain View Charm! Like new! 3 bedrooms plus office/4th 650.917.7995 3BR 2BA N.Los Altos 11664sqft lot. Living room / Dining room combo. 650.917.5811 bedroom & extra family room that could be a 5th bedroom! All new cop- Family room. Darling home and full guest cottage w/living room, kitchen, per plumbing, centrally forced air, hardwood floors, custom cabinetry - too [email protected] bed and bath. Excellent opportunity to buy in North Los Altos.Excellent Los www.terricouture.com many details to count! In the heart of Old Mountain View. Altos schools. SANTA CLARA SANTA CLARA

OPEN SAT & SUN 1:30-4:30 Ric Parker OPEN SAT & SUN 1:30-4:30 Ric Parker 841 Monty Circle $464,950 1458 Calabazas Blvd $449,000 2BR 2.5BA End Unit Townhouse, 2 car attached garage with extra storage, 650.917.4281 Spacious 2 bed/2.5 ba end unit townhome with attached 1 car garage. 650.917.4281 New carpet throughout, Remodeled kitchen with granite tile counters & [email protected] Fireplace in Living Room. Two master suites. Central AC. Large backyard [email protected] Maple Cabinets, Updated baths, Fireplaces in living room and master bed- www.RicParker.com with deck. Dual pane windows. www.1458Calabazas.com www.RicParker.com room, Formal tiled entry, Pool in complex www.841Monty.com LOS ALTOS LOS ALTOS

60 LOS ALTOS SQ Dora Thordarson OPEN SUNDAY! Jo Buchanan & 2 BR 2.5 BA $848,000 461 Patrick Way $2,295,000 Stuart Bowen Super Sharp! Desirable Los Altos Sq. location! Close to Whole Foods. 650.941.7040 4BR 2.5BA Owen Signature Homes. Exceptional remodel in N Los Altos Recently remodeled w/elegance & artistic touches. Living area 1568 sqft. 2 neighborhood! High ceilings w/crown moldings. Living Rm w/fireplace. Hardwd 650.941.7040 large master suites w/ remodeled bathrooms. 2 large balconies & patios! 3 www.DoraThordarson.com flrs, bay windows, Chef’s kitchen. Family Rm w/beamed cathedral ceilings, built in www.BuchananAndBowen.com pools, Sauna & Club house. Sep din room, could be a 3rd bedroom! entertainment center, book shelves. Close to the Village, Los Altos schools. PALO ALTO LOS ALTOS

475 EL CAPITAN PLACE Elena Talis 495 UNIVERSITY AVE Terri Couture 5BR 3BA $1,275,000 2BR 1BA $1,190,000 Greenmeadow Eichler. Light and bright. Two master suites. Updated 650.941.7040 Completely Redone! So charming you will want to see it! From the open 650.917.5811 kitchen. Convenient floor plan. Private backyard with wooden deck. floor plan, granite kitchen, new cabinets, front porch, picket fence & beauti- Charming enclosed courtyard. Cul-de-sac location. Top Palo Alto schools: [email protected] fully landscaped yard. 2 car garage. Stainless appliances. Quiet yard. www.terricouture.com Fairmeadow Elementary, JLS Middle, Gunn High school.

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30 DEEP WELL LANE Joanne Fraser OPEN SAT & SUN 1:30-4:30 Carol Carter 2BR 2BA $1,198,000 3152 Stelling Dr $1,235,000 Creekside Oaks Retreat. Peaceful retreat in gated community. Fireplace, 650.941.7040 Midtown PA Contemporary! 3 bedrooms + den, 2 baths Terrific Mackey 408.218.3343 crown moldings, custom built-ins & plantation shutters. Dining room. home designed by Anshen & Allen, on corner lot in the heart of Midtown, Covered atrium. Office/den. [email protected] Versatile floorplan, atrium entry, 6 skylights, storage galore! 3 BR’s, separate [email protected] den or office, dining area w/ bay window seat.

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