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The Almanac 03.02.2011 - Section 2
Section 2 of the March 2.2011 edition of the Almanac
2 S E C T I O N Community March 2, 2011 Stories about people and events ALSO INSIDE in the community. 22 |C L AS S I F I E D S C A LE N DA R 21 |R E A L E S TAT E 29 Dr. Walter Bortz offers plan to restore medicine's mission By Renee Batti CAN MEDICINE HEAL ITSELF? skyrocketing medical, pharmaceutical, and insurance costs. "U.S. medical care expenditures are larger than the total GDP of most nations," he writes, citing figures that show a spending increase from 11 percent of the country's GDP in 1984 to 17 percent in 2009. Meanwhile, this costly system is serving a population increasingly unable to afford health insurance, and aff licted by soaring rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other preventable illnesses. A well-known geriatrics and fitness expert -- at 81, he's still running marathons -- Dr. Bortz has written healthrelated books such as "Dare to Be 100" that have sold well. But, he says, writing the earlier books was "rehearsing" for "Next Medicine," which he considers his most important. In it, he issues a troubling diagnosis for the profession that he has loved since childhood, when both father and uncle were respected physicians in their communities and his father was elected the youngest-ever president of the American Medical Association. The term "next medicine" describes a new model that will return medicine to the path of its original, nobler mission, he says. "Medicine's current paradigm is not cost-effective, fair, safe, honest, efficient, or relevant," he writes in "Next Medicine." "It falls far short of fulfilling Medicine's mission of asserting and assuring human potential." Today's medical system "has been corrupted by money," Dr. Bortz says during a recent interview in his Westridge district home, where he writes every morning. "Doctors can only think in terms of `we want to repair you.' "I recommend that the whole system become a ... pre-paid system rather than one that encourages doctors to say, `Please bleed so I can get paid more' -- Photos by Michelle Le/The Almanac Shown in the above photo in his Portola Valley home, Dr. Walter Bortz is a wellknown geriatrics expert and community health leader. In the photo on the cover, Dr. Bortz sorts through paperwork in his study, where he writes almost every day. A Almanac News Editor fter a decades-long career in medicine, Dr. Walter Bortz knows a thing or two about diagnosing illnesses and writing prescriptions to help cure the sick. Although he's no longer a practicing physician, Dr. Bortz recently wrote the most expansive prescription of his career -- one he hopes will help cure a profoundly sick and stubborn patient: Medicine. "Next Medicine: The Science and Civics of Health" was published in January -- the seventh book by the longtime Portola Valley resident and community health leader. In the book, Dr. Bortz details symptoms of what he calls the "giant anachronism" of medicine as practiced in the United States today. It's a system burdened with which is just perverse." His argument, however, does not pit capitalism against that oft-cited boogey man, "socialized medicine." In "Next Medicine," he writes: "We need not deny capitalism's practical benefits; all we have to do is change the product it sells from disease to health. Why not?" That question logically leads to another: How? Dr. Bortz's new model for medicine is built upon three key elements: a reassessment by the medical profession of its mission, including a shift in emphasis from curing disease to preventing it; personal responsibility for one's health; and "a larger embrace of the community, of collective responsibility." Personal responsibility would include more healthful lifestyle choices, especialSee BORTZ, page 19 March 2, 2011 The Almanac 17 p Connec t ion am C For more information about these camps, see our online directory of camps at PaloAltoOnline.com/biz/summercamps To advertise in a weekly directory, contact 650-326-8210 GUIDE TO 2011 SUMMER C AMPS FOR KIDS Athletics Athletic Fitness � "Train with the Best" Menlo Park Riekes Summer Camps -- A world of opportunity and fun-filled learning. Ages 9-18. Strength & conditioning, speed & agility, sport specific training, skills development, professional coaches, pre & post evals, leading edge methods, latest equipment. Register by March 1st for a 10% Discount. Sessions run from June through August. www.riekes.org 650-364-2509 Arts and Nature Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) Mountain View 50+ creative camps for Gr. K-8! Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Musical Theater, American Idol Workshop, more! 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Each camp is run by a Head Varsity Coach at Saint Francis, and is staffed by members of the coaching staff. www.sfhs.com/summer 650-968-1213 ext. 446 Summer at Saint Francis provides a broad range of academic and athletic programs for elementary through high school students. It is the goal of every program to make summer vacation enriching and enjoyable! www.sfhs.com/summer 650-968-1213 ext. 446 TechKnowHow Computer & LEGO Camps Palo Alto/ Menlo Park/Sunnyvale Team Esface Elite Basketball Skills Clinics Woodside/ Redwood City Spring Training (April-May). High-energy, high-level basketball training for ages 6-16. Use your offseason as a time to develop your basketball skills and IQ with the unparalleled coaching staff of Team Esface. Learn the fundamentals of the game, offensive attack moves and advanced footwork through dynamic drills and competitions led by young, positive coaches including former Division 1 athletes. April and May. Two days per week. Sibling and group discounts available. More information and sign up at: www.teamesface.com 1-888-537-3223 Fun and enriching technology classes for students, ages 5-14! Courses include LEGO and K'NEX Projects with Motors, NXT Robotics, 3D Modeling, and Game Design. Many locations, including Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Sunnyvale. Half and all day options. Early-bird and multi-session discounts available. www.techknowhowkids.com 650-474-0400 Woodland School Summer Adventures Portola Valley For kindergarten through 8th grade. Offers academics, sports, field trips and onsite activities. June 27 - July 29 www.woodland-school.org 650-854-9065 YMCA of Silicon Valley Peninsula Say hello to summer fun at the YMCA! Choose from enriching day or overnight camps in 35 locations: arts, sports, science, travel, and more. For youth K-10th grade. Includes weekly fieldtrips, swimming and outdoor adventures. Accredited by the American Camp Association. Financial assistance available. www.ymcasv.org/summercamp 408-351-6400 Write Now! Summer Writing Camps Palo Alto/Pleasanton Emerson School of Palo Alto and Hacienda School of Pleasanton open their doors and offer their innovative programs: Expository Writing, Creative Writing, Presentation Techniques, and (new!) Media Production. Call or visit our website for details. www.headsup.org 650-424-1267, 925-485-5750 18 The Almanac March 2, 2011 D IS PATCH ES from the home front Tech gadgets: servants or masters? MenloParkFunerals.com 1182A Chestnut Street Menlo Park, CA FD 2060 John O'Connor's FDR 502 A m I the only one who has noticed the high-tech gadgets that were supposed to make my life easier have instead taken over that life? There's my tiny little netbook computer that I can use in my comfy reading chair or out in the garden, or bring to boring meetings so I can buy shoes online instead of listening. For my birthday I got a Bluetooth gadget so I can talk hands-free on my phone while driving. (Yes, I know it is stupid to talk on the phone, even hands free, while driving; but every once in a while I convince myself it is very important for me to do so. Plus, I was tired of trying BARBARA to yell into the speaker phone WOOD on my lap when such an occasion arose.) For Christmas I got a GPS, which tells me where I am and how to get where I'm going. I justified it because as a Red Cross volunteer I do often have to go places I've never been to before, and I got tired of calling up my husband and asking him to please look up directions back to the freeway for me. I use my iPod to listen to books and podcasts, so I can keep up on the news as well as go through several books every week while driving, working in the garden, or walking the dog. What this all means is that if I want to do something fairly simple, like spending a few hours volunteering at the Red Cross in San Jose, I have to leave at least 15 minutes just to pack my electronics. My cell and iPod are always in my pockets. My netbook goes in its carrying case along with its cordless mouse and power cord. I make sure I have my GPS and that the Bluetooth is in the car. All of these devices must have their batteries charged, and I spend a considerable amount of time untangling power cords and trying to figure out which one goes to which item. In case I forget to charge something, I can use the second car chargers that plug into the receptacle that used to be a cigarette lighter in the good old days. Packed, my backpack is almost too heavy for me to lift, which is why I have one with wheels, despite the fact that my children have pointed out to me that it is totally uncool. My husband has even more electronics than I do, understandable for a computer programmer. He has a portable wireless hotspot, which uses the cell phone network to allow access to the Internet almost anywhere, including in the car driving down the freeway or in a hotel room. (On a long car trip, I tried to use it to clean out my e-mail inbox, but I started to get carsick before I got it below 1,000 messages.) He also has an e-reader, which I gave him for Christmas, and what would be a smart phone if we weren't too cheap to pay the monthly fees. I'm anxiously awaiting the announcement of the next must-have gadget, although I'm not sure there's room for anything else in my backpack. Barbara Wood is a freelance writer, photographer and gardener from Woodside. 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A former practitioner at the Palo Alto Medical Clinic and a clinical associate professor of medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine, Dr. Bortz established the nonprofit Active Living Institute to fund research and public lectures. He has helped establish or been deeply involved with other health education and support nonprofits, including senior centers in Palo Alto and East Palo Alto, and Healthy Silicon Valley. Out of that organization came Fit for Learning, which developed health curriculum for public schools, aimed at educating kids about health issues such as obesity and diabetes and their causes. Dr. Bortz was one of a group of "like-minded Stanford runner friends" who founded the 50-Plus Runners Association" -- since renamed 50-Plus Lifelong Fitness Alliance, he writes in "Next Medicine." That group developed a "fitness ambassador" program to spread health messages among the senior community. A family tradition Born in Pennsylvania, Dr. Bortz grew up in a Philadelphia home in which his father practiced medicine on the first floor. When he was growing up, his father and Uncle Walter, also a doctor, took him on house calls and hospital rounds, he writes in "Next Medicine." Ruth Anne Bortz also grew up with first-hand knowledge of a slower, more personal medical world. Her father was the beloved doctor of a Massachusetts community where many of the male babies he delivered "were named Charles in his honor," Dr. Bortz writes. Dr. Bortz earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1955, and spent the next phase of his life completing his training, practicing medicine, and doing research in various locations -- from San Francisco and Berkeley, to New Orleans and Philadelphia, to Munich, Germany. Dr. Bortz says he reached a major turning point in his life when his father died in 1970, and he sank into a clinical depression. As painful as that event was for him, he says, he now looks back at the period and finds three silver linings. Realizing that running was considered "very, very good therapy for depression," he took up the activity, and within a year ran the Boston Marathon. The senior Dr. Bortz's death also prompted Walter and Ruth Anne's permanent move West, Dr. Bortz says. And the third change was "my immersion in geriatrics," he writes. When he began work in the field, geriatrics was a little-explored area of medicine, he says, "with no science or money." He jumped into the field with enthusiasm, and now lectures and writes widely on the topic of aging. A For more info or to register, call (650) 289-5445 or visit www.avenidas.org Where age is just a number NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BID PROPOSALS SOUGHT FOR BELLE HAVEN SWIMMING POOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The City of Menlo Park invites qualified contractors to submit sealed bid proposals for the construction of the Belle Haven Swimming Pool Improvement Project. Work required as part of this project consists of, in general, replacement of the fiberglass liner, improvements to pool lighting, and miscellaneous pool deck improvements; all as shown on the plans and described in the specifications. Performance of this work requires a valid California Contractor's License Class A or C-53 or combination of both. Project documents and copies of the prevailing rate of wages can be obtained from the Menlo Park Engineering Division, located in the Administrative Building at 701 Laurel St. Sealed bid proposals will be received at the Engineering Division office until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at which time they will be opened and publicly read. Additional information can be obtained on the City's website: www.menlopark.org/cip March 02, 2011 EVENT Dr. Walter Bortz will speak about "Next Medicine" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at Stanford Bookstore, 519 Lasuen Mall on the Stanford campus. The event is free. The Almanac 19 C O M M U N I T Y Art in Action hosts Menlo fundraiser By Miranda Simon Special to the Almanac Seafood Dinners from $595 to $995 Clam Chowder - Seafood Salads Our Award Winning Fish & Chips Prepared from the finest Alaskan halibut. Restaurant: Mon-Sat 11-8:30 pm, Fri `til 9 pm; Market: Mon - Sat 9-7 pm NOW OPEN SUNDAYS Market: 10-5 pm; Restaurant:11-7 pm Try our new Grilled Seafood Specials A TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY VOLUNTEERS DO NOT NECESSARILY HAVE THE TIME; THEY JUST HAVE THE HEART. The Town of Portola Valley Seeks Dedicated Volunteers for the following Town Committees: Cable & Utilities Undergrounding Committee Meets alternate odd-numbered months, 2nd Thursday, 8:15 a.m.; appointed for a one-year term. This Committee meets to oversee the operations of the Cabled TV System in Portola Valley and to oversee broadband access; and further the Undergrounding of utilities. Community Events Committee Meets as announced; appointed for a one-year term. This Committee organizes the annual Blues & Barbeque Open Space Fundraising Event, the Town Picnic and the Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Party. Please consider volunteering your time to ensure that these treasured events continue to be here for you and your family to enjoy for generations to come. Cultural Arts Committee Meets as announced; appointed for a one-year term. Increase cultural awareness among residents of Portola Valley by sponsoring and supporting local cultural activities in the areas of art, music, science and nature, history, horticulture, drama, literature, photography and dance. Emergency Preparedness Committee Meets second Thursday of each month, 8:00 a.m.; appointed for a oneyear term This Committee works with Town Staff to ensure that neighborhoods and Town government are ready to respond to possible emergencies such as earthquakes, wildfires and flooding. Other duties include maintaining emergency supplies and equipment, planning response to emergencies and educating Town residents. Finance Committee Meets as announced; appointed for a one-year term The committee objective is to develop, recommend and oversee the overall; financial policies of the Town. To review and comment and/or recommend approval of annual and five year budget plan as prepared by the Town Manger. To make recommendations to the Council regarding investments and other fiscal matters. Parks and Recreation Committee Meets third Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; appointed for a one-year term. This Committee meets to develop, promote and maintain quality recreational and community enrichment programs, recreational facilities and park areas in the Town of Portola Valley. Traffic Committee Meets first Thursday of each month, 8:15 a.m.; appointed for a one-year term. This Committee meets to assist the Town in advising ways and means for safer conditions regarding motor vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians and road conditions and to promote safe and enjoyable cycling in Portola Valley for recreation and transportation. Applications are available at Town Hall and on-line at www.portolavalley.net. Please return completed applications to: Town Clerk Town of Portola Valley 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028 E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Phone: (650) 851-1700 ext. 210 rt in Action, a California nonprofit that pushes visual arts education in schools, will hold its third annual Atelier d'Artistes benefit luncheon on March 7, to raise funds for local arts programs, said AIA spokesperson Carolyn Digovich. The event, which will be held at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park, will be presented by ABC Anchor Carolyn Johnson, coanchor of ABC7 TV news. "With budget cuts in our state, this program is one of the only quality arts program left, especially in under-served schools," she said. "Creative thinking, which is the backdrop of the arts, is going to be the most critical asset for children, especially going into this job market." The luncheon will feature sculptor Fletcher Benton. Student artists from Orion School in Redwood City will create sculptures with guests, and noted local artists will demonstrate techniques, share stories, and sell their work. There will also be a silent auction, Ms. Digovich said. Arts in Action was founded in 1982 by an art history teacher with the intention of establishing quality art education in the classroom, according to its website. The organization provides curriculum handbooks and trains local school teachers, said Ms. Digovich. Today, 11 schools in the areas of Menlo Park, Atherton, Woodside and Portola Valley participate in the program. "They are not the same lessons as the ones taught in an average art class," said Ms. Digovich. "There's a lot of history and there's always a handson project. After this, they can go to any museum and really understand what they're looking at." I NFO RMATI O N Art in Action's third annual Atelier d'Artistes benefit luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 7, at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club, Menlo Park. Seats are $85. > Visit http://bit.ly/gPZWlN to buy tickets online. > Visit artinaction.org for more information. Sold for $7,658,000 Asian Art Consignments now invited Inquiries Dessa Goddard Christine Zheng +1 415 503 3358 firstname.lastname@example.com A Chinese blue and white porcelain dragon jar height 14in 220 San Bruno Avenue San Francisco, CA 94103 bonhams.com/usasian � 2011, Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers Corp. All rights reserved. Bond No. 57bsbes3248 20 The Almanac March 2, 2011 C O M M U N I T Y p.m. $47 per month ($42 for Little House members). Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-703-1263. Menlo Fit Boot Camp Saturday-morning Boot Camp at the new Arrillaga Gym in Menlo Park presented by Menlo Fit. Arrive at 7:15 a.m. to sign in and warm up. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Free. The Arrillaga Family Gymnasium, 600 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 650-330-2232. www.menlofit.com CA L E N DA R Visit AlmanacNews.com/calendar to see all Calendar listings. A lifetime of love for music At 16, Kate Armstrong already has 14 years of singing under her belt By Katie Blankenberg Special Events Peter Buffet Sacred Heart Schools presents, "Life is What You Make It: A Concert and Conversation with Peter Buffett." Buffet is an Emmy award-winning composer, author and philanthropist. Book sale/signing after event. March 10, 7-10 p.m. Free. Sacred Heart Schools: Harman Auditorium, 150 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. Call 650-473-4088. www.shschools.org/ peterbuffett Menlo-Atherton Fashion Show Members of M.A.'s senior class are featured in three shows: 1 p.m. (with optional pre-show luncheon at 11:45 a.m.), 4 p.m. matinee, and 7:30 p.m. finale. March 5, performing arts center, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. Portola Valley Broom-Pull Party March 5. Help pull up invasive broom plants along Portola Valley roads. Wear work gloves. Refreshments and equipment will be provided. 9 a.m. to noon. Historic Schoolhouse, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Spring Down Equestrian Center Open Horse Show Spring Down hosts its first show of 2011. Classes from beginner lead line to more advanced hunter/jumper. March 6, 8:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. $15/class; free to public. Spring Down Equestrian Center, 725 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-851-1114. www.springdown.com Pancake Breakfast Menlo Park/Atherton's Boy Scout Troop 206 will be serving at their annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Griddlecakes, sausages, fruit, assorted juices, coffee and tea are on the menu. March 5, 8 a.m. to noon. $5 for adults or two children 10 and under. Cub scouts in uniform eat free. Trinity Church Parish Hall, 330 Ravenswood Ave., Menlo Park. www.bsa206.org Clubs/Meetings The Menlo Art League The March meeting of the Menlo Art League will feature Melinda Miller Collins, who will do an acrylic painting with collage. March 9, 6:45-8:30 p.m. Free. The Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma Street St., Menlo Park. Call 650-906-2045. www.menloartleague.org Blackberry REACT Meetings REACT is an emergency-preparedness meeting for radio operators. Group meets first Wednesday of the month. 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Blackberry REACT Meetings, 1467 Chilco St., Menlo Park. Call 650-336-8227. www.blackberryreact.org Concerts Talks/Authors Walter Bortz, M.D. In "Next Medicine," Walter Bortz M.D., Stanford School of Medicine, proposes a medical system that emphasizes personal responsibility and provides incentives for healthy lifestyle choices, along with new training for medical professionals. March 2, 6-7 p.m. Stanford Bookstore, 519 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 650-329-1217. stanfordbookstore.com Avoid Identity Theft Kai Deering, executive director of Prepaid Legal Services Inc., will discuss issues revolving identity theft and ways to avoid it. March 5, 11 a.m. to noon. Free. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 650-330-2512. Cara Black presents her newest Paris-set mystery novel, "Murder in Passy." March 8, 7 p.m. Free. Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com Authors Rachel Hawkins and Sarwat Chadda talk about their sequels to "Hex Hall" and "A Devil's Kiss." For young adults and fans of young-adult novels. March 9, 7 p.m. Free. Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com Health journalist Thea Singer explores the science of stress. March 2, 7 p.m. Free. Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com Marcolivia, violin duo, return to Master Sinfonia for Martinu's Concerto for Two Violins. MSCO also performs Mendelssohn's "Ruy Blas Overture" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Reception included. March 12, 8 p.m. $5-$20. Valley Presbyterian Church, 945 Portola Road, Portola Valley. www.mastersinfonia.org Music@Menlo 2011 Chamber Music Institute Benefit Music<\@>Menlo presents its annual Chamber Music Institute benefit concert. Violinists Sean Lee, Michelle Ross, Areta Zhulla and Alexi Kenney; cellist Eric Han; and pianist Gloria Chien join festival Artistic Director Wu Han for Brahms' Piano Quintet in f minor and works by Debussy and SaintSaens. March 6, 4 p.m. $50. Martin Family Hall, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. Call 650-3310202. www.musicatmenlo.org Stanford Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Murray Low directs the Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble, with special guest artists. March 5, 8 p.m. General $10; seniors $9; students $5; free with Stanford ID. Campbell Recital Hall, Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 650-725-2787. music.stanford. edu/Events/calendar.html Kids & Families `Chicken Big' "Chicken Big" is a book for kids about an unusually large chicken. March 6, 11:30 a.m. Free. Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www. keplers.com `The Berenstain Bears: The Musical' Matt Murphy Productions presents a new musical that weaves together three of Stan and Jan Berenstain's children's books. March 5, 2-3 p.m. $10-$15. Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City. Call 650-369-7770. www. foxrwc.com Author Jon Scieszka Jon Scieska, author of the "Time Warp Trio" series, "Trucktown" stories, and "Stinky Cheeseman & Other Fairly Stupid Tales" will unveil his new series, "Spaceheadz." March 7, 6:30 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. www. menloparklibrary.org ersistence and determination can be the keys to success. They have been for Kate Armstrong, 16, of Menlo Park. Her steely determination to become a singer has paid off. Kate began singing while she was learning her first words. By the age of 2, she was putting on musical shows for her family, convincing them that she had a special talent and love of music. Katie Blankenberg At age 7, she lives in Portola began perValley and attends forming in Sacred Heart Prep musicals and in Atherton. plays, including the "The Tempest," her first show. Kate Kate Armstrong, 16, of Menlo also managed to intertwine Park is pursuing her love of music with her spiritualsinging. 2010 ity. Since the age of 8, Kate has sung for the choir at her church, Valley Presbyterian in Advanced Chorus. The staff at Sacred Heart Preparatory has Portola Valley. been very supportive of Kate, When she was 12 years old, in particular William Skaff, the she decided to take her voice to head of the Advanced Chorus a new level and started lessons and Girls A cappella Group. with a local vocal coach, Edie "Will Skaff has been teachDelegan. ing me since I was in the fourth Now in high school at grade at St. Joseph's School in Sacred Heart Preparatory, Kate has continued her musi- Atherton," says Kate. "He has always been very influential and cal career, performing in musicals, the Girls A cappella someone for me to look up to." Singing is not her only forte. Group on the SHP campus, At the age of 7, Kate learned and schools Masses. how to play the guitar from a As a sophomore, she was childhood friend. Since then, accepted into Sacred Heart's Kate has taught herself more P advanced songs and has even gone on to write her own songs, which she performs. In fact, she has written and performed five of her original songs that she hopes to record professionally and publish on iTunes this year. This past year, Kate has entered signing competitions in the Bay Area and has performed at local concerts. She sings a variety of genres, but mostly country and pop. She puts her own twist on the songs, making them her own. In 2008, Kate entered her first competition, called the NATS (for National Association of Teachers of Singing). Held in San Francisco, the NATS really peaked Kate's interest in competing with her voice. Earlier this year, she participated in the "Burlingame Idol" competition and came in second. She also has sung and played the guitar to her favorite songs at the Los Altos Wine Festival and the Burlingame Art in the Park Festival. Kate is at home on stage in front of large audiences. "Kate has always had a deep passion for performing," says Dave Armstrong, Kate's biggest fan. "She lights up when she is on stage." Kate Armstrong has a YouTube channel, named katherinea13, which shows Kate singing at festivals and competitions. Classes/Workshops Filmin Portola Valley' Local filmmaker `Bigfoot Stephen Marra will present a lecture/slideshow on film-making in the digital age. He will be joined by Liz Stangle and Ginger Pistilli, co-producers of a mockumentary. They will discuss the origins of Bigfoot, show clips from the film and demonstrate filming a scene. March 2, 7-8:30 p.m. Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-851-0560. smcl.org `Gardening in Spring' Ella Ancheta, Gamble's garden manager, will review basic pruning and planting techniques including planting from seed. March 11, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $30 members, $40 nonmembers. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Call 650-329-1356 ext. 201. www.gamblegarden.org Introduction to Baby Sign Language Advance registration required. March 4, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328-2422. www.smcl.org Jazzercise Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga and kickboxing. Mon.-Tue. at 6 p.m. and Thu. at 5:40 Et Alia Moon' Astronomer `Saturn's Intriguing Chris McKay will give a non-technical, illustrated talk on "Saturn's Moon Titan: A World with Rivers, Lakes, and Possibly Even Life" as part of the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures. March 9, 7-8:45 p.m. Free. Foothill College Smithwick Theater, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. www.foothill.edu/ast `Cabinet of Curiosities' A silicon crystal, a 3,000 year old cuneiform tablet and an 18th century slide rule are amongst the items on display in MOAH's exhibit, "Cabinet of Curiosities." Through May 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-321-1004. www.moah.org Reggae Sundays Reggae-themed evenings every Sunday. 8 p.m. to midnight. $10. British Bankers Club, 1090 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. www.bbcmenlopark.com Avenidas/Little House Walking Group Avenidas/Little House Walking Group meets to walk and chat each Thursday. E-mail halmakin<\@>gmail.com for schedule/locations. 9-11 a.m. Free. Call 650-796-7316. Signup time for Pop Warner football The Menlo-Atherton Vikings organization, incubator of local high school and college football talent for the past decade, has opened registration for the 2011 Pop Warner season. Players, ages 5 to 15, may enroll. Early-bird signups run through March 31. Regular registration is from April 2 through May 31. Practice starts in August. The early-bird fee is $275, but financial aid is available. For information, e-mail avenalb@ yahoo.com before March 31. Pop Warner competition includes various age and weight categories, and games are played on fall weekends at Menlo-Atherton High School and other Peninsula venues. Viking cheer squads are expanding from two to four groups, and the organization is seeking more cheer coaches to stimulate sideline enthusiasm, said spokesman Jim Gallagher. An additional football coach is needed for the Tiny Mite (ages 5-6) division. Visit mapopwarner.com for more information. Vikings players have gone on to high school success at Menlo-Atherton, Woodside, Menlo School and Sacred Heart Prep, together with various West Catholic Athletic League teams, Gallagher said. At the college level, former Vikings may be found on the rosters at Stanford, Yale, the University of San Diego, the College of San Mateo, San Francisco City College and Foothill College. Visit mapopwarner.com and click on "Register Now" to signup online. Music@Menlo holds benefit concert at Menlo School Music@Menlo, which conducts an annual chamber music festival in the Menlo Park area during the summer, will present a benefit concert and reception at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 6, in Martin Family Hall on the Menlo School campus in Atherton. Violinists Sean Lee, Michelle Ross, Areta Zhulla and Alexi Kenney; cellist Eric Han; and pianists Gloria Chien and Wu Han will perform. On the program are Claude Debussy's Petite Suite for Piano, Four Hands; Camille Saint-Saens' Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, op. 28; and Johannes Brahms' Piano Quintet in F Minor, op. 34. A preview of the 2011 festival and a reception with the artists follow the concert. Tickets are $50, and $30 of each ticket is a tax-deductible contribution that supports Music@Menlo's Ann S. Bowers Young Artist Fund. Visit musicatmenlo.org or call 331-0202 to order tickets. March 2, 2011 The Almanac 21 R Realtors: For All Your Real Estate Advertising Needs... For All Your Real Estate Advertising Needs... Look to the Look to the Real Estate Section Real Estate Section of of LEHUA GREENMAN "Enjoy the little things, for one day you will look back and realize they were the Big things!" 529-2420 Support Local Business "If I want a Best Seller, I advertise in the Almanac and the Weekly." � Lyn Jason Cobb As a Realtor serving Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Atherton, Portola Valley and Woodside, I do my utmost to provide extraordinary service to my clients. The Almanac and the Palo Alto Weekly is always where I advertise first because I like the home delivery, editorial focus, and it is a great value. I have always had great results promoting open homes in the Palo Alto Weekly and The Almanac, and I also run in special publications like Spring and Fall Real Estate, Neighborhoods and Info Menlo because of the great coverage and online presence. I am also a big believer in the Palo Alto Weekly's Open Home Guide, which is by far the most accurate and comprehensive. I've had many buyers bring in the guide to my `Open Homes' to see what I have listed." Just Call THE (650) 854-2626 x 6583 ALMANAC at Trusted Local Mortgage Expert Vicki Svendsgaard 650.400.6668 email@example.com 1ST PLACE REALTOR�, SRES, CHMS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT'S PREMIER LYN JASON COBB & ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT'S PREMIER TEAM 650.566.5331 Lyn Jason Cobb Mobile: 650.464.2622 www.CallLyn.com YOUR DREAM HOME SPECIALIST GENERAL EXCELLENCE California Newspaper Publishers Association We will work to help your business grow! For Advertising information, please call Walter Kupiec, Vice President Sales & Marketing at (650) 223-6570 690 SAND HILL CIRCLE MENLO PARK "Best of the Best" Rare, coveted Floor Plan featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths PLUS a separate Family Room and second fireplace, separate Dining Room and Large Living Room with fireplace. Private, end unit on the Sharon Heights Golf Course with its own open space buffer. Totally light and bright! Kitchen and baths beautifully remodeled and updated. Other Special Features: replaced shelves, granite counters, and all new appliances, including a gas cook top granite counters, and all new tile floors Living Room, Dining Room, and Kitchen areas overlook new Trex deck/patio with water feature storage, spacious shower, and double sinks storage space Room, and Dining Room, "popcorn" ceilings removed from all rooms LIST PRICE $1,190,000 *Recent Sand Hill Circle sales: 506 Sand Hill Circle and 582 Sand Hill Circle DEANNA POLLOCK TARR 415.999.1232 email@example.com Call: I'll help get you where you want to go... 22 The Almanac March 2, 2011 Wonderful Custom Home With Views OPEN SUNDAY 1:30 - 4:30pm 385 Westridge Drive, Portola Valley elcome to this wonderful custom home set on approximately 3.25 acres in desirable Westridge. Inside, the foyer flows to the expansive living and dining rooms. A spectacular chef's kitchen with casual dining and a separate family room provide a relaxed complement to the more formal living areas. A guest bedroom, full bath, and laundry room complete this wing of the house. A hallway leads from the foyer to two additional guest bedrooms, which share a second full bath. The master suite is comprised of a spacious bedroom, dressing area with a walk-in closet, exercise studio, and marble bath. Outside, flagstone patios and a large flat lawn are bordered by perennial beds and the sunny deck commands a south-facing view. Attached 2-car garage. � Four bedrooms, three full baths, including spacious master suite with walk-in closet and exercise studio � Living room, formal dining room, family room, chef's kitchen � Broad flagstone patios bordered by landscaped perennial gardens � Approximately 3.25 acres overlooking a magnificent view of the valley � Top-ranked Portola Valley schools OFFERED AT $3,295,000 VIRTUAL TOUR AT HUGHCORNISH.COM W #1 Agent, Menlo Park � El Camino Office, 2010 Ranked #51 Nationally by The Wall Street Journal, 2010 Over $1.2 Billion in Sales WWW.HUGHCORNISH.COM 650.566.5353 email@example.com DRE# 00912143 This information was supplied by Seller and/or other sources. Broker believes this information to be correct but has not verified this information and assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyers should investigate these issues to their own satisfaction. Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. If your home is currently listed for sale, this is not a solicitation of that listing. �Marketing Designs, Inc. 650.802.0888 / marketingdesigns.net Providing A Network of Reputable Home-Improvement Professionals March 2, 2011 The Almanac 23 www.PeninsulaSpecialist.com Coming Soon in Woodside Incredible Views. Call Steve for details Steve Gray... helps you understand the market place. Download the Year End Report for your city at... Sold in Atherton List Price $7,495,000 PeninsulaSpecialist.com Sale Pending Portola Valley List Price $1,495,000 Put Steve's knowledge to work for you For Sale in Atherton List Price $6,688,000 Steve Gray, Realtor 650-743-7702 Sale Pending Woodside List Price $4,750,000 www.PeninsulaSpecialist.com email@example.com Sale Pending Atherton List Price $5,795,000 Sold in Portola Valley List Price $1,395,000 DRE# 01498634 Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Buyer to verify to their satisfaction. 24 The Almanac March 2, 2011 Stunning Two-Story Tr aditional Home OPEN SUNDAY 1:30 - 4:30pm 2063 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park elcome to this three-year-old, two-story Traditional home in West Menlo Park. The living room and spacious dining room overlook the patio and enclosed rear garden. The kitchen has handsome, slab granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Conveniently located near a full bath, the den/home office can be adapted as a fifth bedroom. Upstairs, the master suite features a fitted, walk-in closet and a luxurious private bath. There are three additional bedrooms which share a third full bath. Extensive finished attic space for storage. Attached two-car garage. Las Lomitas schools. � Four bedrooms with generous closets, three full baths � Den/home office can be adapted as fifth bedroom � Living room with gas-log fireplace, spacious dining room � Kitchen with granite counters and top-of-the line appliances � High quality finishes and fixtures, many energy efficient features � Las Lomitas schools W OFFERED AT $1,895,000 VIRTUAL TOUR AT HUGHCORNISH.COM #1 Agent, Menlo Park � El Camino Office, 2010 Ranked #51 Nationally by The Wall Street Journal, 2010 Over $1.2 Billion in Sales WWW.HUGHCORNISH.COM 650.566.5353 email@example.com DRE# 00912143 This information was supplied by Seller and/or other sources. Broker believes this information to be correct but has not verified this information and assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyers should investigate these issues to their own satisfaction. Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. If your home is currently listed for sale, this is not a solicitation of that listing. �Marketing Designs, Inc. 650.802.0888 / marketingdesigns.net Providing A Network of Reputable Home-Improvement Professionals March 2, 2011 The Almanac 25 HISTORIC TUDOR ESTATE $7,995,000 UPPER OLIVE HILL $6,498,000 PEACEFUL COUNTRY SETTING $5,500,000 9.7 LEVEL OPEN ACRES $5,500,000 120 Selby Ln 7 BR 6.5 BA 2 level acres in W. Atherton. 8 car gar;1bd/1ba apt w/kit;pool & tennis court. Mary Jo McCarthy/Elizabeth Daschbach 650.614.3500 5 BR 5 BA Exclusive upper Olive Hill location. Total remodel in 03. Gorgeous setting & very private! Sean Foley 650.323.7751 3 BR 3.5 BA Rare opportunity on one of Woodside's most scenic country lanes. 3+ acs of forested land. Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 3 BR 3.5 BA Build a grand estate or horse facility. Bordered by oaks with views of the Western Hills. Ed Kahl 650.851.2666 NEW SPANISH MEDITERRANEAN $5,498,000 NEW LISTING! $4,500,000 CRESCENT PARK ESTATE $3,998,000 LINDENWOOD CUL-DE-SAC $3,995,000 6 BR 7.5 BA Beautiful new home in Palo Alto's most culturally rich neighborhood - 5900 sf / 6 BR Lan L. Bowling 650.328.5211 4 BR 3.5 BA Stunning estate on 3 acres! Remodeled with exquisite taste. Vista views. Sue Crawford 650.324.4456 7 BR 6.5 BA Exceptional Crescent Park Estate. 3 story home- 7 beds, 6.5 baths, on 18,600 sf lot. Pool Leannah Hunt & Laurel Robinson 650.325.6161 5 BR 5 BA Updated home, guesthouse & studio on cul-de-sac. Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 PRICE REDUCTION $2,695,000 LAS LOMITAS SCHOOLS! $1,895,000 SUNNY SKYWOOD ACRES $1,399,000 INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY! $1,399,000 4 BR 2.5 BA Best value in Atherton. Approx. 1.5 level acres. Chef's kitchen w/cherry & Carrara marble. Kristin Cashin 650.614.3500 4 BR 3 BA Two-story, three-year-old Traditional home located on a tree-lined street in West MP. Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456 4 BR 2.5 BA Approx. 1.48 acres of mostly useable or level land & some views toward Bay! Nearby trails. Jean & Chris Isaacson 650.851.2666 4 BR 4.5 BA Amazing opportunity to own 3.7 ac w/a huge 4200 SF hm overlooking your own Redwood Grove. John Nelson 650.324.4456 ATHERTON OVER 1 ACRE $11,500,000 7 BR 7 full BA + 2 half Newly constructed 3-level home, cabana & pool on over 1 acre. | Tom LeMieux, 650.323.7751 MENLO PARK TRANQUIL SETTING $1,219,000 4 BR 2 BA This charming home near Downtown Menlo Park features stepping stones & towering trees. | Barbara Sawyer, 650.325.6161 PALO ALTO ELEGANT CONTEMPORARY $1,875,000 4 BR 2.5 BA Separate fam rm, sep bonus rm (artist studio w/loft), pool, high ceilings, cul-de-sac loc. | Paul Engel, 650.325.6161 WOODSIDE 20 PRIME ACRES $14,900,000 7 BR 6.5 BA 20 prime acres adj. to the town of Atherton. Magnificent views of SF Bay & glorious hills. | Steven Lessard, 650.851.2666 SUPERBLY DETAILED HOME CLASSIC REMODELED HM-1 AC $6,688,000 $4,388,000 5 BR 10 BA You will love the artful elegance of this tile-roofed residence. | Steven Gray, 650.614.3500 4 BR 3.5 BA Classic remodeled home on over 1-acre. Cul-de-sac. Pool, tennis court, wine room, more! | John & Janet Dore, 650.324.4456 LOW-CHORE LIVING $939,000 DOWNTOWN PA TOWNHOME $995,000 THE BUCK ESTATE $12,900,000 2 BR 2 BA Charming unit with many amenities. 2 car garage. | Susan Berry, 650.614.3500 REMOD. UPPER WILLOWS GEM $928,000 2 BR 2.5 BA Lovely Downtown PA Townhome. Updated kitchen, private patio, bright living spaces, pool. | Zach Trailer, 650.325.6161 6 BR 7 full BA + 2 half Designed by noted architect Albert Farr, who modeled Buck after Hampton Court. 2.86 ac. | Scott Dancer, 650.851.2666 LUXURY & TRANQUILITY $3,500,000 3 BR 2 BA Tastefully remodeled home in the Upper Willows w/gourmet island kitchen & air conditioning | Joanne Shapiro, 650.328.5211 SECLUDED HOME IN NORTH PA $850,000 OLD WORLD CRAFTSMANSHIP $8,995,000 5 BR 7 BA Serenity surrounds this remodeled 6,400 sf gated home on a very private acre. | Ed Kahl, 650.851.2666 BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS HOME $898,000 GORGEOUS REMODEL $3,295,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Beautiful, spacious 3-level home. Walls of glass. Large, bright kitchen w/breakfast rm. | Ken Morgan/Arlene Gault, 650.328.5211 2 BR 1 BA Secluded Private Home in the Walter Hays Elem District. Fenced Yard, Hwd Flrs, Fireplace | Leannah Hunt & Laurel Robinson, 650.325.6161 4 BR 3 full BA + 2 half New Eastern style home on 3.25 ac w/guesthouse, pool and wrap-around veranda. | Ed Kahl, 650.851.2666 PORTOLA VALLEY EUROPEAN-INSPIRED ESTATE $11,000,000 5 BR 5 full BA + 2 half Custom built in 2003, Exquisite home,expansive kitchen, library, media rm, guthse, pool. | Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh, 650.851.1961 COUNTRY ELEGANCE $8,500,000 4 BR 3.5 BA Elegant living room, gourmet kitchen, exquisite master suite, lovely lot with pool. | Keri Nicholas, 650.323.7751 PRIME MP LOCATION! $768,000 VALUE IN WEST ATHERTON $1,295,000 2 BR 2 BA Spacious 1-level condo. Generous LR, DR, Master. Hi ceilngs, HW flrs. Lovely patio.Garage. | Dan Ziony, 650.325.6161 5 BR 4.5 BA Close to Town. Grand foyer w/curved staircase, grt rm & grmt kit. 4-car grg. 4900 sf barn. | Ed Kahl, 650.851.2666 PRICE REDUCTION! MUST SEE! $5,995,000 $5,895,000 3 BR 2 BA Elegant living room, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen, spacious family room. | Keri Nicholas, 650.323.7751 NEAR BURGESS PARK $708,000 2 BR 2 BA Gorgeous, remodeled cottage-style townhm located w/in lush setting - off of Alma St. | Julie Spillane, 650.325.6161 PRIME WESTRIDGE PARCEL $2,995,000 5 BR 4.5 BA Spectacular Woodside retreat! Nestled beneath towering redwoods. | Hugh Cornish, 650.324.4456 5 BR 4 BA Custom-built home situated on beautifully landscaped 5.67 ac at the end of a cul-de-sac. | Hanna Shacham, 650.324.4456 MENLO PARK NEW LISTING! $2,235,000 4 BR 3.5 BA Stunning, new Mediterranean-inspired home.4BR+bonus rm, Award-winning Las Lomitas schools. | Pam & Katie Hammer, 650.324.4456 WARM & BRIGHT RESIDENCE $559,000 Approx. 3 acres w/ bay & valley views. www.187Bolivar.com | Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh, 650.851.1961 2 BR 2 BA Street level condo close to downtown MP/PA/Caltrain. Community center nearby w/pool. | Tom Boeddiker, 650.614.3500 VACATION YEAR ROUND $2,150,000 LINCOLN GREEN COMPLEX! $389,000 CHARMING FELTON GABLES $2,125,000 3 BR 3.5 BA Polished details throughout this property with vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. | Tammy Cole, 650.614.3500 Remodeled kitchen and bathroom. Property includes covered parking and storage. | Joe Carcione, 650.614.3500 4 BR 3 BA Elegant home with LR,DR, Fam. Rm,Gourmet Kit,& office.Stunning grounds w/ pool,lawn,terraces | Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh, 650.851.1961 IN HEART THE OF WOODSIDE $5,590,000 4 BR 3.5 BA Property features Pool, Spa, putting green,2 stall barn with tack room & riding ring. | John Marshall, 650.614.3500 LANDMARK ESTATE $1,949,000 SUNNY PRIVATE SETTING $3,700,000 PRICE REDUCED! $388,000 WALK TO TOWN $1,695,000 3 BR 2 BA Gorgeous home in the heart of downtown. Elegant LR, gourmet kit opens to FR, lovely yard. | Keri Nicholas, 650.323.7751 2 BR 2 BA Beautiful Menlo Commons unit. This 55+ community is minutes to everything MP has to offer! | J Hickingbotham IV, 650.324.4456 2 BR 1.5 BA 2 guest houses, Large Artist Studio/ Workshop & Horse Corral and Stable on 1 ac. PV Schls. | Steven Lessard, 650.851.2666 3 BR 2 BA Main house w/LR, fam.rm, designer kitchen. 1BR/2BR guesthse w/den.Pool,tennis & horse fac. | Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh, 650.851.1961 PRIME LADERA SPACIOUS LADERA RANCH $1,789,000 $1,695,000 CENTRAL WOODSIDE! $2,895,000 PALO ALTO ELEGANT LIFESTYLE! $725,000 2 BR 2 BA Lux Condos in Dwntwn PA. Exceptionl amenities. Pool, fitness rm, guest apts, 55+ community. Jo Jackson/Barbara Sawyer, 650.325.6161 4 BR 2 BA Fabulous home in prime Ladera with view and level yard. | Keri Nicholas, 650.323.7751 3 BR 3.5 BA Remodeled, spacious Ladera home with open and relaxed spaces. | Karen Fryling/ Rebecca Johnson, 650.324.4456 4 BR 3 full BA + 2 half Best of Country Living! 1+ acre, 3 stall barn & paddock, pool, 2 car grg. WDS Elem Schls. | Margot Lockwood, 650.851.2666 NEW LISTING! $1,595,000 ELEGANT COUNTRY HOME $948,000 5 BR 3 BA Spacious and appealing 2 story home in the Las Lomitas School District! | Steve Bellumori, 650.324.4456 3 BR 2.5 BA Idyllic treasure offers a calm oasis in a secluded street close to neighborhood amenities | Susan Selkirk, 650.325.6161 Visit our open homes this weekend. For additional information on these properties, visit CaliforniaMoves.com. �2011 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker� is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office Is Owned And Operated by NRT LLC. DRE License # 00313415 26 The Almanac March 2, 2011 Luxurious Portola Valley Retreat 835 Westridge Drive, Portola Valley elcome to this top-quality, custom-built, contemporary home, set on more than 3.5 acres in the heart of Portola Valley. Reflecting the organic architectural style of Frank Lloyd Wright and commanding a view of oak-studded slopes, this magnificent residence, totaling over 6,700 square feet, was completed in 2009. On the main level, the elegant living room, formal dining room, family room and kitchen are finished with the highest-grade materials. A spacious master suite located in its own wing offers a spa-like bath, a private deck and a huge walk-in closet. In another wing, two dedicated offices share a full bath. The upper level is comprised of three bedrooms and three full baths, including a second master suite with a fireplace, sitting room, and walk-in closet. A home theater, wine cellar, two storage rooms, and a vast recreation room occupy the lower level. Facing the main house, across the motor court, is a separate one-bedroom, onebath guest house. A central entertainment deck, patios, and level lawns are only a few of the stunning exterior features. Attached 3-car garage. Top-ranked Portola Valley schools. � Top-quality, custom construction with glorious views on more than 3.5 acres � Four bedrooms and five and one half baths, including two master suites � Living room, formal dining room, family room, plus two dedicated offices � Fabulous chef's kitchen with slab granite counters, cherry wood cabinets and walk-in pantry � Lower level incorporates home theatre, versatile recreation room, wine cellar, and storage � Approximately 700 square foot guest house has living and dining areas, kitchen, bedroom, and full bath � Main house, guest house, and three-car garage form a compound around a paved motor court � Award-winning, top-ranked Portola Valley schools W GUEST HOUSE OFFERED AT $6,650,000 VIRTUAL TOUR AT HUGHCORNISH.COM #1 Agent, Menlo Park � El Camino Office, 2010 Ranked #51 Nationally by The Wall Street Journal, 2010 Over $1.2 Billion in Sales WWW.HUGHCORNISH.COM 650.566.5353 email@example.com DRE# 00912143 This information was supplied by Seller and/or other sources. 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ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. -- FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (714) 573-1965 P799284 2/16, 2/23, 03/02/2011 Almanac AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Case No.: CIV502782 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner VENANCIO ORTEGA & MARTHA G. MARTINEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: LESLIE MARTINEZ to LESLIE ORTEGA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING: March 18, 2011, 9:00 a.m., Dept.: 2E. Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: THE ALMANAC. Date: February 7, 2011 /s/ Beth Labson Freeman JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (The Almanac Feb. 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2011) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 240363CA Loan No. 3061480533 Title Order No. 317486 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-01-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03-23-2011 at 01:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05-03-2006, Book xx, Page xx, Instrument 2006065849, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of SAN MATEO County, California, executed by: SUSAN FOX, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE MARSHALL STREET ENTRANCE TO THE HALL OF JUSTICE AND RECORDS, 400 COUNTY CENTER, REDWOOD CITY, CA Legal Description: PARCEL ONE: LOT 18, BLOCK 6 AS DESIGNATED ON THE MAP ENTITLED, `'MAP OF COOPERATIVE LAND AND TRUST CO., TRACT SUBDIVISION NO. ONE OF NORTH PALO ALTO CO., CAL.,'' FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON JULY 1, 1907 IN BOOK 5 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 13. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PORTION: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 18 DISTANT THEREON SOUTH 79� 30' EAST, 146.04 FEET FROM THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER, OF SAID LOT 18; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY LOT LINE SOUTH 79 30' EAST, 17.00 FEET TO THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 18; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 18 ON THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 79.00 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 27.35 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY IN A DIRECT LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PORTION: 995 Fictitious Name Statement BATHTECH REMODELING AND REFINISHING COMPANY RUSSELL W. MORRISON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 242976 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) Bathtech Remodeling and Refinishing Company, 2.) Russell W. Morrison Construction Company at 969-G Edgewater Boulevard # 311, Foster City, CA 94404. Is (Are) hereby registered by the following owner(s): RUSSELL W. MORRISON 3167 Los Prados Street San Mateo, CA 94403 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 01/01/1985. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 25, 2011. (Almanac Feb. 9, 16, 23; March 2, 2011) CLEAR START POOL SERVICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 242837 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Clear Start Pool Service at 341 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County. Is (Are) hereby registered by the following owner(s): EIBI DANIEL DIAZ 341 Terminal Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025 AGUSTIN DIAZ 341 Terminal Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 01/11/2011. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 19, 2011. (Almanac Feb. 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2011) AYIN WIRELESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 243174 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Ayin Wireless at 421 A Grand Ave., So. S.F. CA 94080. Registered owner(s): LUIS JOEL ACEVES REYES 1059 Apt. #2 So. S.F. CA 94080 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on February 3, 2011. (Almanac Feb. 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2011) MOS VESTIS INTENTIO FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 243183 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mos Vestis Intentio at 3757 Haven Avenue #B, Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County; Mail Address: PO Box 784, Lockeford, CA 95237. Is (Are) hereby registered by the following owner(s): KATJA I JANKE 13870 E. Highway 88, PO Box 784 Lockeford, CA 95237-0784 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on February 3, 2011. (Almanac Feb. 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2011) MERCEDES BENZ REPAIR FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 243393 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Mercedes Benz Repair at 555 ONeil Suite #16, Belmont, CA 94002, San Mateo County. Registered Owner(s): ELLIOTT DAN 2520 Mardell Way Mountain View, CA 94043 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on February 16, 2011. (Almanac Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2011) BE YOUR OWN GUEST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 243352 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Be Your Own Guest at 1047 El Camino Real #1, Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County. Is (Are) hereby registered by the following owner(s): MARY ELLEN DUDA 1047 El Camino Real #1 Menlo Park, CA 94025-4344 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 04/01/1996. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on February 14, 2011. (Almanac March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011) REDWOOD PROPERTIES, LLC FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 243429 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Redwood Properties, LLC at 1064 Sonoma Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County. Is (Are) hereby registered by the following owner(s): REDWOOD PROPERTIES, LLC 1064 Sonoma Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 04/13/2010. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on February 18, 2011. (Almanac March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011) APERIT CONSULTING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 243505 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Aperit Consulting at 624 Berkeley Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County. Is (Are) hereby registered by the following owner(s): PHILIPPE MATHEVON 624 Berkeley Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025-2325 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on February 24, 2011. (Almanac March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011) at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $479,025.86. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: February 01, 2011. (R-367908 02/16/11, 02/23/11, 03/02/11) Almanac TSG No.: 4673903 TS No.: CA1000213839 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 069-225-020-2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/05/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/08/2011 at 12:30 P.M., First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as Trustee, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/12/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-187348, in book , page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Mateo County, State of California. Executed by: JERRELL JIMERSON, A SINGLE PERSON AND ALISON E PAPE, A SINGLE PERSON, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 069-225-020-2 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 205 ELEANOR DRIVE , WOODSIDE, CA 94062 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $2,076,432.34. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. Date: 02/03/2011 First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as Trustee 3 FIRST AMERICAN WAY SANTA ANA, CA 92707 The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as Trustee MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT 997 All Other Legals NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1229178-03 APN: 083-034-100 TRA: 66-006 LOAN NO: Xxxx5659 REF: Wunder, John R IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED June 14, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 08, 2011, at 12:30pm, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded June 22, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007-095516 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Mateo County, State of California, executed by John R Wunder A Married Man As His Sole and Separate Property, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the main entrance of the city hall of records 401 Marshall Street Redwood City, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 170 Cuesta Real La Honda CA 94020 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances We handle all your LEGAL publishing needs the Almanac (650) 326-8210 March 2, 2011 The Almanac 31 SO MUCH THEREOF AS LIES WITHIN THAT CERTAIN ONE (1) FOOT STRIP OF LAND DESIGNATED `'RESERVED'', LYING WESTERLY AND ADJACENT TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 18 AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED, `'MAP OF COOPERATIVE LAND AND TRUST CO., TRACT SUBDIVISION NO. ONE OF NORTH PALO ALTO, SAN MATEO CO.,'' FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAN MATEO COUNTY, ON JULY 1, 1907 IN BOOK 5 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 13. PARCEL TWO: A NONEXCLUSIVE APPURTENANT EASEMENT OVER SAID EXCEPTED PARTIES AS RESERVED IN THAT CERTAIN DEED BY AND BETWEEN MALBA B. BUCKLAND AND RAVENSWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA DATED JUNE 29, 1956, AND RECORDED JULY 11, 1956 IN BOOK 3058 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 69, SAN MATEO COUNTY RECORDS, SERIAL NO. 69736- M., AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 18 DISTANT THEREON SOUTH 79� 30' EAST, 146.04 FEET FROM THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER, OF SAID LOT 18; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY LOT LINE SOUTH 79� 30' EAST, 17.00 FEET TO THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 18; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 18 ON THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 79.00 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 27.35 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY IN A DIRECT LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL THREE: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 18, BLOCK 6, AS SAID LOT AND BLOCK AND SHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED, `'MAP OF COOPERATIVE LAND AND TRUST CO., TRACT SUBDIVISION NO. ONE OF NORTH PALO ALTO, SAN MATEO CO., CAL'' FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON JULY 1, 1907 IN BOOK 5 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 13; THENCE NORTH 10� 30' EAST, 4.00 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 79� 30' EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 18, 105.65 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 10� 30' WEST, 4.00 FEET, TO THE SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT 18; THENCE ALONG THE LAST MENTIONED LINE, NORTH 79� 30' WEST, 105.65 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM SO EACH THEREOF AS LIES WITHIN THAT CERTAIN ONE (1) FEET STRIP OF LAND DESIGNATED `'RESERVED'' LYING WESTERLY AND ADJACENT TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 18, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED, `'MAP OF COOPERATIVE LAND AND TRUST CO., TRACT SUBDIVISION NO. ONE OF NORTH PALO ALTO, SAN MATEO CO., CAL.,'' FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAN MATEO COUNTY, ON JULY, 1, 1907 IN BOOK 5 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 13. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $929,697.63 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 531 POPE STREET MENLO PARK, CA 94025 APN Number: 062-370-180 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 02-172011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee KATHY HARDING, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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