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Seniors come for lunch, stay for dancing.

Baileys Irish Cream desserts delight for St. Paddy’s Day.

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Serving youth through sports

Vol. 64 No. 10 • 50 cents

LAH residents due for water rate hike 50 percent increase scheduled

Thriving athletic leagues benefit local children in myriad ways

By Elliott Burr

Town Crier Staff Writer

By Pete Borello

Town Crier Staff Writer

K, so it’s pretty clear you’re not raising the next Tom Brady, Tim Lincecum or Brandi Chastain. But does that mean your children should abandon sports and take up the cello, audition for “Annie” or begin developing apps for the iPhone? Not necessarily. Star players aren’t the only ones who benefit from participating in youth sports. Several area residents involved in running local leagues say sports offer something for every caliber of athlete. “Sports provide lifelong lessons, such as working together toward a common goal, supporting and encouraging team members, exercise and skills development,” said Scott Clarke, vice president of finance for Los Altos-Mountain View PONY Baseball. “And it’s a great way to have fun – and get snacks at the end of the game.” Joe McCarthy, board member of the Los Altos-based Crusaders Lacrosse Club, said

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Crusaders Lacrosse Club player Alex Motey, above, a seventh-grader at Blach Junior High School, winds up for a shot at practice last week. Raphael Chevalleir, below in orange, carries the ball during a Santa Rita vs. Covington schools flag football tournament.

“Sports provide lifelong lessons, such as working together toward a common goal, supporting and encouraging team members.” – Scott Clarke, LA-MV PONY Baseball

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Time to spring forward early Sunday morning Daylight saving time is almost here. Don’t forget to move your clock one hour ahead beginning 2 a.m. Sunday.

he Purissima Hills Water District plans to increase rates for Los Altos Hills residents, effective today, by approximately 40 to 50 percent. The additional fees are needed to cover the increased cost of water from its suppliers, infrastructure upgrades and administrative expenses, according to Gary Waldeck, president of the board of directors. Los Altos Hills residents already pay among the highest rates in the state, and many expressed their displeasure with the increase, lodging complaints with the district ahead of tonight’s water district board of directors meeting. Objectors claimed the 27 percent cost increase by the town’s water supplier – the

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Parking stymies Safeway expansion Grocery store submitted plans, but they aren’t up to code By Jana Seshadri Town Crier Staff Writer

afeway wants to renovate its First Street store but has yet to submit a plan that complies with the city’s building code, Los Altos City Manager Doug Schmitz said. The current store, built in 1967, is 22,500 square feet. The company wants to enlarge and modernize it at the same location. “We are very committed to Los Altos and would like to build a new store greater than

40,000 square feet,” said Susan Houghton, director of public affairs for Safeway. The number of parking spaces required by the city is proportional to the square footage, posing a stumbling block to renovation. “Parking is the issue,” Schmitz said. “The last plan we saw a year ago, they were short more than 50 parking spaces.” According to the code, a business has to provide five parking spaces for every 1,000 square feet of built property, which means Safeway’s proposed store would require at least 200 parking spaces, according to Schmitz. Although plans include a few spaces along the side of the store, the main parking area

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Los Altos City Manager Doug Schmitz said Safeway’s renovation plans fall short on parking spaces. would be on the rooftop, Schmitz said. Recent downtown rezoning along First Street would retain retail between Safeway See SAFEWAY, Page 4

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Frustrating Lancer loss Spencer Britschgi and the St. Francis boys basketball team came up short in their quest for a CCS Division II title March 5. The Lancers lost to Mitty 56-50. Page 22 ketball team won convincingly, but the boys fell short in the CCS Division V finals. Page 21

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Police Blotter Grand theft

March 3, 11:45 a.m., 200 block of Almond Avenue: Police arrested a 16-year-old Los Altos High School student in possession of stolen property. A laptop, reported stolen from a classroom that morning, was recovered, according to the report of Los Altos Police Officer Neal Randles. March 5, 10:52 a.m., 100 block of Pepper Drive: Los Altos Police Officer Rich Swanson took a report of watches stolen from a home in December. One of them was a gold and stainless-steel Rolex worth $9,000.

Theft March 7, 11:35 a.m., 700 block of Berry Avenue: Los Altos Police Officer John Hansen took a report of an unlocked black mountain bicycle stolen from a residence.

Driving under the influence March 1-7: Los Altos Police cited three drivers for driving under the influence.

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and Draeger’s Market but permit mixed-use, three-story buildings at the north and south ends of the street. Plans are moving forward for redevelopment of a number of properties on First. Safeway has considered remodeling for quite some time. Shoppers frequently inquire about remodeling plans and when a renovation would begin, according to a store employee. Houghton said store officials would schedule community meetings to solicit feedback from residents and would work collaboratively with the city. “Nothing has been filed with the city yet,” Houghton said. “Hopefully we’re on the right track and can make this a win-win situation.” Contact Jana Seshadri at janas@latc.com.

Five downtown properties avoid rezoning By Jana Seshadri Town Crier Staff Writer

he Los Altos City Council voted unanimously to exclude five properties from downtown rezoning approved Feb. 9. The reversal was within the required 30-day waiting period but cannot take effect until 30 days after the second reading of the ordinance, March 9. The five properties lie in a pocket of downtown Los Altos on Second and Third streets, scheduled for rezoning from Commercial Retail Sales (CRS) to Commercial Downtown. They will remain zoned for retail to encourage successful businesses and allow continued operation. Walgreens, Los Altos Grill, Akane Restaurant, an office building on Second and the

former Bank of the West building on Third will continue under their current restrictions: three-story, with pending 45-foot-maximum height restrictions and retail on the first floor, although the same CRS retail zoning along First Street restricts buildings to two stories with a 30-foot-maximum height limit. “If we allow office here, we will be planting a seed of discontent and problems for years to come,” said Councilman Ron Packard. Packard said he was not happy about rezoning the area around Second and Third from Commercial Retail Sales to Commercial Downtown zoning, because the change would have permitted office and residential use, which could lead to restaurants and retail being squeezed out over the years. “Once we lose retail to office, we’ll never

get retail back,” Packard said. Keeping successful retail businesses in the area is crucial for the vibrancy of downtown, he added. Although most members of the Downtown Development Committee agreed with the council’s decision, some at the March 3 meeting said there was a lack of open discussion before the vote. “I fully agree that I would not want to lose these important retail anchors downtown,” said Abigail Ahrens, business owner and committee member. “But maybe city staff should take a look at the long-term leases of these businesses and the current zoning in the area, which already allows residential.” Contact Jana Seshadri at janas@latc. com.

Community rallies to save Deer Hollow Farm By Jana Seshadri Town Crier Staff Writer

acing a $5 million deficit, the city of Mountain View is reviewing potential budget cuts, which could force the closure of Deer Hollow Farm in Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. Although all Santa Clara County residents have access to the farm, the city of Mountain View has managed Deer Hollow for more than three decades at an annual cost of $110,000. With additional funding from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Santa Clara County and the non-profit Friends of Dear Hollow Farm group, the farm has for 35 years played host to countless groups of schoolchildren touring the working homestead, observing the livestock, attending summer day camps and learning about Ohlone culture. The partnership among the agencies demonstrated how organizations and intergovernmental entities could collaborate to maintain a community asset, but the state of the economy continues to jeopardize nonessential services. Deer Hollow supporters hope additional funding from other sources could keep the farm open and running for decades to come. According to Susan Gale, president of Friends of Deer Hollow Farm, students participating in the farm’s education programs hail from Los Al-

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Sunnyvale resident Jin Bagadad and his son, Arya, observe a cow with her newborn calf at Deer Hollow Farm. The farm risks losing funding from the city of Mountain View, which has managed the community resource for more than 30 years. tos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale and San Jose – yet only Mountain View contributes directly to the farm’s operation. “If these other communities could share the cost, it would not be so onerous for Mountain View, and perhaps the farm will not be shut down,” Gale said. “Hopefully this can be achieved.” Los Altos resident Jerry Juracich, farm volunteer since 1992 and founding member of Friends of Deer Hollow Farm, encouraged other cities to step up to enable the farm to stay open and continue its service

to diverse populations from around the area. Several local residents spoke in support of the farm’s operation at a Feb. 23 Mountain View budget study session, urging councilmembers and city officials to consider other options first. Local school teachers, residents, docents, volunteers and farm lovers have submitted letters with pleas to keep the farm open. Los Altos resident Elizabeth Montgomery recounted nostalgically her affinity for the farm. “The happiest experiences of our family life have always been our trips to the farm,”

said Montgomery, who has paid regular visits to the farm for 23 years. “It has enriched our lives and the lives of our two kids and is very, very near and dear to our hearts.” A decision on the fate of the farm is pending. Mountain View has scheduled additional study sessions in upcoming weeks to review city-run programs and revenue before the next budget cycle, according to Dave Muela, community services director. For more information, visit www.fodhf.org. Contact Jana Seshadri at janas@latc.com.

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Packard Foundation plans eco-friendly expansion Town Crier Staff Report

ith conservation one of their chief concerns, officials with the Los Altos-based David and Lucile Packard Foundation are taking great care to lead by example with plans for their new 45,000-square-foot office building on Second Street. The two-story building, across from the current headquarters at 300 Second St., will employ an extreme-green philosophy, featuring net-zero energy efficiency. The goal, according to foundation president Carol Larson and vice president Chris DeCardy, is a building as environmentally friendly as possible – right down to rainwater runoff from the building that would water plants rather than spill into the street. Larson said 95 percent of the existing buildings’ materials would be recycled. “We’re helping (the downtown) with this new building,” DeCardy said. Added Larson: “We want it to be a place for the future while fitting into the past.” Despite falling short of city parking requirements for a building its size, Packard officials hope to receive city go-ahead by midyear and break ground by December. They said they anticipate the new building would be open for business by summer 2012. Since the Packard board of di-

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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission – didn’t justify the rate increase. Waldeck, a Los Altos Hills resident, said the extra 25 percent results from a multitude of factors, including inflation-related salary raises for its nine employees and upstream equipment upgrades. “We can’t (and don’t) make a profit,” Waldeck said. “But we also can’t lose money. … For more than 10 years our staff size hasn’t changed through the peaks and troughs (of water consumption),” with the exception of adding part-time water conservation specialist Alexsis Shields. “The problem they are facing is that conservation worked,” said Los Altos Hills resident Dick Aurelio of the district’s past efforts to reduce water consumption. That results “in less water use, and less revenue.” Consumption has fallen in town by approximately 20 percent

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The David and Lucile Packard Foundation’s expansion plans call for a new 45,000-square-foot structure, pictured in the above illustration, at the corner of Second and Whitney streets. rectors decided to move forward with the building last December, Larson, DeCardy and other Packard officials have held meetings with city leaders and the public to tout their building’s benefits. The latest was a Community Conversation with members of the general public, scheduled March 9 at foundation headquarters. Construction is likely to be painstaking, given Packard’s ambitious goals in creating a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certified building, the highest possible green certification. Larson said plans call for smaller offices and more “common space.” “We’re driving our employees to be in better contact with each other,” Larson said.

Meeting space, videoconferencing and high-tech improvements also will be among the features. The new building, designed to accommodate the foundation over the next 40 years, has capacity for 124 employees, Larson said, although she imagines the foundation will not need that many. The 45-year-old foundation, active in 10 countries and focused on some of the planet’s most pressing problems, currently has 70 employees. To make way for the new building, the existing buildings on Packard-owned land bordered by Whitney and Second streets and San Antonio Road will be deconstructed, Larson and DeCardy said, further reflecting the green approach. Instead of demolition, Packard See PACKARD, Page 15

since its peak in 2004. But when volume goes down, costs don’t always follow, according to Waldeck, as a minimum Miyaki level of service must remain constant. Some residents accuse the district of skirting Proposition 218, which states that the district needs a majority vote before it can impose any rate hike. “Section 6 (of Proposition 218) says that you don’t need to ask for a vote (if it’s a water district),” Aurelio said. “But Section 4 says that if more than 50 percent object, then it can’t be passed. Typical reading of a contract starts at the top (Section 4), and the further sections (Section 6) clarify, not negate.” But Patrick Miyaki, attorney with Purissima Hills, said Proposition 218 isn’t a contract per se. “There is no requirement for the

water rate increase to be approved by the voters,” he said. “I am confident that we’ve complied with the procedural requirements in Proposition 218.” Waldeck said the district is exempt from a majority vote because it’s an essential service, much in the same way as garbage or sewer services. Miyaki said the only way the rate increase could be appealed is if a majority of customers filed formal written complaints. As of the Town Crier’s Monday press deadline, only 12 had. Waldeck said the district didn’t raise water rates last year, although it could have, because the district estimates increases over the next few years and keep rates constant for two or three years as budgeted. “We have to provide an adequate level of service,” Waldeck said. The water district board is scheduled to meet 6:30 p.m. today at 26375 W. Fremont Road in Los Altos Hills. For more information, visit www. purissimawater.org. Contact Elliott Burr at elliottb@latc.com.

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above Photo by Elliott Burr/Town Crier; left photo courtesy of www.rickemartinphoto.com.

Crusaders Lacrosse Club head coach Brian McGlynn, above, demonstrates a strategy to the team. Will Fischer-Colbrie, left, pitches during a PONY Bronco Division game.

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he’s never heard a parent question the value of youth sports. And if he did? “I would say that, in my experience, personal achievement and the overall enjoyment of life have so much to do with the discipline of practice, the value of hard work and learning to cooperate with others,” he said. “I know of no greater venue to learn those traits than through youth sports.” A study in the journal of “Medicine & Science in Sports &

Exercise” is one of many to indicate that children taking part in youth sports are more likely to be physically active as adults. That can’t be overlooked as the country’s obesity rates rise faster than a cheese soufflé. This is, after all, the age of the Xbox, Playstation and Wii, when many children prefer virtual sports from the couch to playing actual ones. “With childhood obesity at near-crisis proportions, youth sports provide a structured, active environment to instill a love for physical activity in youth,” said LeeAnn Wilson, secretary of the Mountain ViewLos Altos Girls Softball League. Ken Law, president of LAMV PONY Baseball,

added,“Outdoor physical exercise is simply a better use of free time than unsupervised playtime. Any parent familiar with the evils of gangs, drugs and/or isolation from one’s peers can see the value in organized youth sports. When you add the element of increased selfesteem generated by competitive sports, you have a truly winning formula.” PONY isn’t named after a small horse; it stands for “Protect Our Nation’s Youth.” “The philosophy of our parent organization, which LA-MV puts into play on the baseball field, is a simple one: It is better for our children to be busy playing baseball than it is to have their attention turn to less desirable pursuits,” Law said. Among area youth, lacrosse has emerged as one of the most desirable pursuits. “Lacrosse is booming at the youth level,” McCarthy said. “We have grown from about 20 kids in the program when we started in 2004, to 160 today. Registrations are up 35 percent from last year, and we are sold out with waitlists at all age groups except on our youngest boys team.”

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Eva Karolczak of the Mountain View-Los Altos Girls Softball League fields a ground ball. Page 6 / Los Altos Town Crier / March 10, 2010

McCarthy attributes much of the boom to the fact that local high schools have recently added lacrosse to their lineup of spring sports. Mountain View High

“It is better for our children to be busy playing baseball than it is to have their attention turn to less desirable pursuits.” – Ken Law, LA-MV PONY president School started a team last year; Los Altos and St. Francis high schools launched their programs this season. “Lacrosse is now a viable alternative for kids to play all the way through high school and beyond,” McCarthy said. And it’s not just for boys anymore. The Crusaders this year launched a girls program, starting with those 9 and under, and it’s at capacity. They are playing a noncontact version of the sport with a different set of rules, according to McCarthy, “but the physical fitness benefits, skill development and teamwork aspects are all the same.” Girls softball isn’t new to the area, but it’s growing as well. “We are continuing to see a

rise in registration,” Wilson said of MV-LA Girls Softball. “Over the past few years, we’ve been seeing roughly a 6 percent average annual growth rate of girls coming to our league.” Last year, the league boasted 482 girls playing on 43 teams. This spring, Wilson expects more than 510 participants, dispersed among approximately 50 teams. On the baseball side, Clarke described registration for LA-MV PONY as “flat” this year, while Los Altos & Los Altos Hills Little League has seen “about a 10 percent increase over the eight or nine years that I have been involved,” according to Juniors division commissioner Jerry Sorensen. Sorensen is also one of the founders of After School Athletics, which runs a flag football league for students in the Los Altos School District. He said participation in the football league has nearly doubled since its inception in 2005. But Sorensen added that the upturn in sign-ups for flag football and Little League baseball – which he attributes more to the increase in the population of the participating ages than anything else – is starting to slow. “In both leagues, I would say I have not seen much of an increase the past two years, and I understand that school enrollment at the younger ages is starting to drop,” he said. Sorensen is right. Los Altos School District officials reported See YOUTH, Page 7

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a dip in kindergarten enrollment this school year. In a presentation to the LASD Board of Trustees Jan. 25, a representative from Lapkoff & Gobalet Demographic Research forecasted little change in elementary enrollment the next three school years, then a decline in the number of students beginning in 2013-2014. But for now, thousands of local youngsters are playing something – and most are doing so willingly. “At the younger ages, it’s likely that the parents are making the decision to play,” Clarke said. “By age 9 and up, it’s usually the player who is making the decision.” As for lacrosse, McCarthy said it’s almost always the child’s choice. “We’re in a unique position in that the vast majority of our parents have zero experience with lacrosse,” he said of a sport popularized on the East Coast. “All of the kids in our program either had a friend who played previously or they saw it being played somewhere and thought it looked cool. They dragged their parents into it. Isn’t that the way it’s supposed to be?” Sorensen agreed that a child’s friends often influence which sport he or she participates in, especially at the younger ages, when “there is a bit of a pack mentality.” Wilson sees the same thing among softball players 6 and under. “What the girls at this age most care about is playing with their friends and classmates, not necessarily about playing softball,” she

said. “As the girls get older, they start to have more definite feelings about wanting to play the sport.” While there is no shortage of players, all of the youth leagues could use more parent volunteers. After all, players don’t coach themselves – or even remember to bring their own juice boxes. “Parent involvement is critical to the success of our program,” McCarthy said. “We simply couldn’t do it without the involvement of dedicated parents.” There are plenty of duties to go around. Fields need to be lined, registration forms must be collected and leagues can’t run without directors. “Parent involvement is critical to all youth sports organizations – either in terms of coaching or administering the league or helping out their individual teams,” Sorensen said. Law described LA-MV PONY as “a total volunteer organization. Thus, without parents willing to volunteer their time to become coaches, administrators and field maintainers, we would not be able to operate.” Clarke estimated that approximately 25 percent of PONY parents volunteer to make it happen. Wilson said her league believes “that parent involvement in a child’s sports experience is essential to their enjoyment of the sport.” It’s also vital in keeping fees down. Imagine the cost of hiring people to run a league and coach the teams. “To pay for the amount of volunteer hours would cause our registration fees to be unaffordable,” said Wilson, whose organization charges players $75-$140 to par-

ticipate this season. Little League registration is $125 this season, PONY runs from $135$340 and Crusaders Lacrosse $150$410. The softball, baseball and lacrosse leagues have started practice for the spring season; After School Athletics’ flag football season kicks off in the fall and the cost has yet to be determined. Representatives from all the leagues say their sports are worth the price – and then some. Even if their children don’t go pro, earn a college scholarship or even start on their team, parents will see it as money well spent. Little Leaguers “learn to deal with success and failure with virtually every pitch in a game,” Sorensen said, while his football players “develop team-building skills.” Clark believes PONY players will “have fun, learn teamwork and sportsmanship.” Lacrosse “is a great lesson in the value of hard work,” according to McCarthy. And Wilson said MVLA Girls Softball teaches players “to be resilient when things don’t go their way and to develop confidence and self-esteem through the process.” More information about the youth sports organizations mentioned above can be found online: LA-MV PONY Baseball at www. lamvpb.org; Los Altos & Los Altos Hills Little League at www.eteamz. com/losaltoslittleleague; Mountain View-Los Altos Girls Softball at www.mvlags.org; Crusaders Lacrosse Club at www.crusaderslax. com; and After School Athletics at www.afterschoolathletics.com. Contact Pete Borello at peteb@latc.com.

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Editorial Seeing is believing with First Street

here’s plenty to cheer about in downtown Los Altos, particularly on First Street, as people become aware of the various building and landscape projects starting to materialize. For example: • Undergrounding utilities on First Street between San Antonio Road and Edith Avenue, slated to begin this summer. This will be more than just an aesthetic improvement. Plans could include fiberoptics for faster communications. • Construction of a First Street beautification project featuring improved streets, sidewalks, landscaping and public art, with construction to begin next year. • Zoning parts of First Street to three-story, 45-foot height limits means developer Randy Lamb can increase the density of his building at the old post office site – a project expected to start construction midyear. The combination of housing and office could bring new vitality to that part of town. • A new structure awaits the old Adobe Animal Hospital property, possibly a mix of office and condominums. • A block over on Second Street, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation is moving ahead with a striking new two-story, 45,000-square-foot building, with groundbreaking targeted for the end of the year. • City-owned land at First and Main streets, in limbo for more than a decade while hotel plans came and went, may finally see development. The opportunity of negotiating with a serious potential buyer – developer Jeffrey A. Morris – is too good to pass up for something better that might happen in five or 10 years. This gateway property needs a statement structure, in this case a two-story office and retail building, as a catalyst to downtown revitalization. A sale at First and Main, followed by construction of the new building, should take only a few years and produce a ripple effect in all directions. This makeover of First Street will be a transition from nondescript street to showcase street that could inspire the rest of downtown to follow. There’s nothing like seeing to begin believing. If people see actual structures going up, more momentum and support for changing other areas of downtown are sure to follow. It all starts with First Street. There will be plenty of opportunity ahead for a visioning process, which collects and analyzes input from residents on their visions for downtown. It’s a process that needs to be carried out. But there’s opportunity now for action.

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This photograph, circa 1915, is from the G.D. Cummings Spineless Cactus Farm brochure. The farm, located in Los Altos, boasts that the remarkable cacti are grown in poor soil with very little water. The four children are picking Royal, a variety of anacantha. The brochure states, “The children and the chickens and all kinds of livestock are wild for the fruit, those four children in the picture just live on it, and you can see the condition of their health.”

Letters to the Editor Property owners blamed for rents

I am so upset over the plans to enlarge and remodel our beautiful downtown. Do we, the residents of Los Altos, want this? Absolutely not! We didn’t even approve a movie theater. The people pushing this project are the greedy land developers. It’s always greed and ego that drive developers, and the people of the town pay the price. We love the town just the way it is, and if greedy property owners would stop raising the rents, we could keep some of our wonderful merchants. Shouldn’t something as important as this have been voted

on by the residents? Why aren’t our planning commission and city council in touch with the people who elected them on this issue? We don’t want a Santana Row in Los Altos! Chantel Devereux Los Altos

City councilman defends new garbage contract During the last few years, Recology Los Altos (formerly Los Altos Garbage Company) has not been particularly responsive to the Los Altos City Council’s requests for possible service changes based on resident concerns, such as requests for weekly and single-bin recycling.

As a result, it was decided to have the garbage contract re-bid in the open market. The re-bidding was well publicized for at least a year, involving multiple hearings and public input. The criteria for weighing the different proposals and the intent to negotiate with the best offer was also publicized, discussed, modified and agreed upon. Recology actively participated in the hearings and did not object to the procedures or results. Of the three proposals received by the city, Recology failed to come in first on any of the criteria. The previously See LETTERS, Page 9

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Sidewalk Interview What was your all-time favorite birthday celebration? (Asked in downtown Los Altos)

Tips from the teen trenches By Kerri Havnen Gordon

y the time our children become teenagers, most of our parenting can be whittled into two categories – wisdom and humor. Teens are fabulous, fascinating and occasionally infuriating, and we parents need all the wisdom and humor we can muster. This column is the last in a three-part series featuring parenting advice from babyhood to adulthood. Read on for some great tips from the teen trenches, offered by local moms who know what they’re talking about.

hospital tonight?” – Sue • It is not your job to be your child’s friend. – Peggy Humor • If you have multiple children, there will never be a time when they all like you. The best you can do is make sure they all are equally disappointed. Then you know you’ve done your job. – Peggy • Pick your battles. Who cares what color their hair is today, how many piercings they have or where the floor is in their bedroom as long as they come home, earn decent grades and aren’t pregnant. – Debbie • Top two things to take away when your teenage daughter is disrespectful: (1) her bedroom door and (2) her cell phone – these guarantee to bring her back to earth. – Anonymous • If their room is a mess, throw more of their stuff in it and close the door. – Debbie • When you confront your child about something that was reported to you and they ask, “How did you hear about that?” the answer is, “That is not your biggest problem right now.” – Peggy • Hug your teens when they come home (and while you’re doing it, sniff for alcohol and drugs). – Anonymous • Laugh ... a lot! And teach your child to laugh. Even when things are chaotic and tense, try to find the humor in a situation. Life is too short to take everything seriously. – Anonymous

The Living Experiment

When I turned 40 and my husband took me first class – all the way – to New York. Margie Sullivan, with Pasha Los Altos Hills

My surprise 50th birthday party thrown by my husband and children. My brother in Florida, a friend from Brooklyn and 40 dear friends celebrated at Beppo’s in Palo Alto. Carol Milstein Los Altos

When I was 10 in Argentina – it’s the equivalent of a princess party, only we’re farmers. My grandfather brought armadillos, birds and lots of watermelon. Marian Fantini, with Lucas Burlingame

The 23rd of December is my birthday, and in Sweden we celebrated Christmas on the 24th. Nobody ever celebrated my birthday. Agneta Smith Fairfield, Conn.

Wisdom • In high school, encourage your children to fight their own battles, metaphorically speaking. If they’re having trouble in a particular class, they should be the ones contacting the teacher, not you. Your job is to prepare your child for the path, not the path for your child. – Marti • Make sure you are having some fun together with them, because you really do want them to enjoy their time with you before they head out into the world. – Diana • Here is what I want from you as my fellow parent: If you see my child out in the world doing something you wouldn’t want your child doing, I give you my permission and expect you to give me a full report. Parenting is a group effort. – Peggy • Never express dissatisfaction with your body to your preteen or teenage daughter. Already at the mercy of cultural expectations, she needs you to model a positive image. – Diane • Make a point of asking your children what the best and worst parts of their days were, rather than the traditional “How was your day?” The former gets you actual information; the latter gets you a mere grunt or “OK.” – Marti • Provide strategies for teens to avoid risky situations. Set up a code phrase they can use when calling home so you know to come and pick them up ASAP, such as, “Did Grandma have to go to the

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arranged approach is now to negotiate with the selected company. Disclosing the exact costs of each bid, or comparing potential savings from each, as now requested by Recology, would compromise the city’s negotiating ability to achieve the best possible terms for Los Altos residents. Ron Packard City Councilman Los Altos

Kerry Havnen Gordon writes The Living Experiment monthly for the Town Crier. E-mail her at livingexperiment@pacbell. net.

What the district doesn’t say is that if more than 50 percent of the users of Purissima water object to this increase in writing by today, then under Proposition 218 they cannot raise the rates. Enough is enough. How about cutting costs rather than just continuing to pass them onto ratepayers? And how about full disclosure, including payroll and expense history and budget, balance sheet and costcontainment plans? Richard Aurelio Los Altos Hills

Full disclosure needed My 50th birthday was a surprise My 50th birthday – dinner and from water district?

Los Altos Hills water habits improve

party in my favorite restaurant – Evvia in Palo Alto. I had the fish. Emile Kerba Los Altos

Thank you for bringing water conservation to the attention of your readership. Water use has been a concern of the Los Altos Hills Water Conservation Committee for the past year, and for many of us for several years before the formation of the committee.

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Interviews and photos by Mary Beth Hislop

The Purissima Hills Water District mailed a letter dated Jan. 21 that notes that the board will vote on a rate increase after a public meeting scheduled today. The letter also notes that notification of this meeting is to satisfy the district’s obligation under Proposition 218.

While it is true that we see a higher water use because of larger lot sizes and increased population, that is not the most important reason to conserve. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, water supplier to about two-thirds of Los Altos Hills, expects to reach its supply capacity in the next several years, and is relying on conservation to bridge the shortfall over the next 10 years. Los Altos Hills has already begun to see results in conservation. The numbers you quoted are for the 2007-2008 year. The 2008-2009 data show almost a 15 percent per person reduction. We are moving significantly in the right direction, and will continue to bring the message of conservation to all our residents. John Harpootlian Chairman, Water Conservation Committee Los Altos Hills

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Ashley Rizzo School Main Street Singers. She finished her high school years at Idyllwild Arts Academy in Southern California. Rizzo sang the “Habanera” from the opera “Carmen” for the talent portion. As part of the competition, she stated her goal of increasing funding for music and arts programs in early education. As a member of NEC’s opera program, Rizzo prepared and performed the roles of Hansel and the Sandman in the December 2009 production of “Hansel and Gretel,” and is scheduled to appear in the upcoming production of “Don Giovanni.”

Los Altos resident Miller begins Peace Corps service in Rwanda Town Crier Report

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ezzo-soprano Ashley Rizzo can add the title of Miss Boston 2010 to her accomplishments. The Los Altos native won the pageant, held at the historical Omni Parker House Hotel in downtown Boston Feb. 21. She is studying for a master’s degree at the New England Conservatory of Music. Rizzo, who completed her undergraduate studies at the New England Conservatory in 2009 and has studied voice with Mark St. Laurent and currently with Michael Meraw, won the Talent Competition as well as the overall competition. Her awards include a $1,000 academic scholarship, numerous prizes and the privilege of representing Boston throughout the year with various appearances. She is eligible to compete in the Miss Massachusetts Pageant in June, the final preliminary to the Miss America Pageant. Rizzo, the daughter and stepdaughter of Lani and Gary Dorff of Los Altos and the daughter of John Rizzo of Laguna Hills, grew up in Los Altos. Her musical experience began as a member of Cantabile Children’s Chorus under the direction of Signe Boyer, and she was a member of the Los Altos High

os Altos resident Allie Miller has been accepted into the Peace Corps. Miller, 23, departed for Rwanda Feb. 23 to begin preservice training as a youth development Peace Corps volu nt e er. Upon graduation from volMiller unteer training in May, Miller will educate her assigned community about HIV/AIDS awareness. Miller is the daughter of Scott and Deanne Miller of Los Altos. She graduated from Los Altos High School and UCLA, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in art history in 2008. Miller worked

as an AIDS volunteer with the AIDS Foundation of San Francisco, the Needle Exchange program and the AIDS hotline. “I have grown up doing various volunteer activities with my mom through the National Charity League,” Miller said. “To me, joining the Peace Corps gives me the opportunity to explore and involve myself in a culture that will be so different from my own.” During her first three months of service, Miller will live with a host family in Rwanda to become fully immersed in the country’s language and culture. After acquiring the language and cultural skills necessary to assist her community, she will serve for two years in Rwanda. Miller joins 920 California residents currently serving in the Peace Corps, more than from any other state.

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Dog walkers give city the business after trash cans pulled LWV offers Town Crier Staff Report

os Altos city officials returned a trash can to the entrance of Redwood Grove nature preserve last week, after their efforts to curb dumping of household trash resulted in the unintended consequence of bags of dog poop being left in the neighborhood. It seems those walking their dogs along University Avenue were scooping up their dogs’ messes then placing the bags in the same general area where the trash can originally stood. The city had removed all trash cans from the preserve approximately three weeks prior as part of the cleanup and restoration of Redwood Grove. “People were putting their bags there as a message that they wanted their trash can back,” said Connie Dillon, who lives near the Redwood Grove entrance. This led to the inconvenience, she said, of nearby residents having to put the bags in their own trash. Neighbor David Cortright said the lack of a trash can was “making it a hassle for us dog lovers to clean up after our dogs.” Beverly Tucker, director of the Recreation Department, said crews removed trash cans from Redwood Grove because people were dumping high volumes of trash from places other than the park into the cans. She added

Grove are being educated on that animals were getting how to reduce or even elimiinto the trash, causing more nate the amount of trash they mess. produce in order to keep the “It was an effort to repark clean. duce the amount of litter,” Meanwhile, Acterra, the Tucker said. Palo Alto-based environShe elaborated in an mental education organie-mail to the Town Crier: zation, has been doing “a “Other nature preserves, fabulous job” with Redwood such as Hidden Villa in Grove cleanup and restoraLos Altos Hills, have had tion. Much of the overgrown tremendous success in litplant debris has been hauled ter reduction by removing away, and fi xes continue on trash cans. Local districts and major cities have also pathways and existing facilities, Tucker said. found the presence of cans COURTESY OF THE CITY OF LOS ALTOS The lone trash can returned increased litter rather than City crews have returned the reducing it. In 2007, the city trash can at the entrance to has raised mixed reactions. For Dillon, it’s a problem of San Francisco reduced Redwood Grove. solved. their street cans by 50 per“Their response was appropriate,” she said. cent, which resulted in a reduction of litter. Although it seems counterintuitive, removing “Now there are happy neighbors. (Having a cans forces people to pack trash out” instead trash can at the entrance) is not going to destroy what they’re doing.” of leaving it at the park. But Cortright said the problem remains: The city installed signs at Redwood Grove that encourage visitors “to prevent litter from “People are also using the composting bin inblowing around the preserve and into the creek side the park as a trash bin, and there is a lot by packing out your trash and recyclables. more dog poop left around the park unpicked Trash left in cans can be blown around by the up. Whatever reasons behind the trash bin removals, it seems to be working out rather wind or carried away by wildlife.” Tucker said youth groups at Redwood poorly.”

chance to meet elected officials Town Crier Report

he League of Women Voters of Los Altos-Mountain View has scheduled a “Meet Your Elected Officials” event 2-4 p.m. March 21 at the Garden House in Shoup Park, 400 University Ave., Los Altos. The event is open to local residents who have questions for officials representing city councils, school boards or the county. “This informal setting allows you to talk directly to your government representative and to ask the questions that are on your mind,” said League President Sue Graham. “There is ample time for a discussion, not just sound bites.” For more information, visit www.lwvlamv.org.

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Community History Museum reaching out to night owls with new events Town Crier Report

ecognizing that a large audience of potential visitors can’t get to the Los Altos History Museum during the day, museum volunteers are scheduling two new events in the evening. The first is “Museum Night at the Los Altos History Museum.” The museum will be open until 7 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, beginning March 18. Volunteers hope residents will take advantage of the additional hours to view the current exhibition, “Through Thick and Thin: A Tale of Two Sisters,” which explores the lives of Sarah Winchester and Isabelle Merriman. Docentled tours of the J. Gilbert Smith house, built in 1905, are included. The second event is a “Parents’ Preview Night,” scheduled 6:30-8 p.m. March 25, which invites parents of third- and fourth-graders to preview the tours given every year to Los Altos public and private school students. Docents will discuss the second-floor permanent exhibit, which offers a detailed history of the Los Altos area, the Smith house and the Los Altos paintings of Annie Knapp Fitz. This event is designed for adults only. The events are part of an increased outreach effort by the museum to raise awareness of a community resource some residents may still not be familiar with. “It’s about having the muse-

New book explores very early Los Altos

on McDonald, Los Altos’ unofficial town historian, has a new book coming out, “Early Los Altos and Los Altos Hills (Arcadia, 2010), a look at the area’s history between 1850 and 1950. Two museum events are scheduled around the publication: an April 9 celebration honoring McDonald and his friends and an April 11 talk by McDonald and museum employee Lisa Robinson at 3:30 p.m., followed by a book signing at 4:30 p.m. McDonald, a longtime volunteer at the museum, has studied local history for more than 30 years. For more information, visit www.losaltoshistory.org. um partner more and more with members of the community,” said Karen Purtich, who, along with daughter Nicholete Wilson, is stepping up the museum’s marketing efforts. The museum, located behind the Los Altos main library at 51 S. San Antonio Road, is open noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. For more information, visit www.losaltoshistory.org.

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Happy 66th Wedding Anniversary to Roni & Tom Nelson!

On March 16, 2010 Roni and Tom Nelson, longtime Los Altos residents, will celebrate their 66th Wedding Anniversary. Back in 1944 Tom wanted to wait one day to March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day) to get married but Roni said “No Way!”

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Community Community Briefs Annual run benefits Zimbabwe orphans The 11th annual Zimbabwe Run and Zimbabwean Fair is scheduled noon to 4 p.m. March 28 at St. Joseph School, 1120 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View. The fundraiser, founded and led by Los Altos resident Ellen Clark and her Sustainable Living Foundation, is a benefit for the Makumbi Children’s Home and Orphanage in Zimbabwe. The home serves 100 AIDS orphans, from newborn to age 18. The event features a variety of races for participants of all ages, as well as food, entertainment, crafts from Zimbabwe and children’s art. For more information, visit www.zimbabweparaguay.org.

Los Altos Live! talent showcase returns The second annual Los Altos Live! event, featuring a variety of local talent, is scheduled 7:30 p.m. April 10 in Los Altos High School’s Eagle Theater. Proceeds from the event, sponsored by the Los Altos Cultural Association and the Town Crier, benefit school programs. Resurrecting the classic variety show format, Los Altos Live! features performances from 21 acts, ranging from dancing to singing and instrumental prowess. O V E R

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Again highlighting this year’s event is violin prodigy Stephen Waarts of Los Altos, who at age 13 is already soloing with symphony orchestras and has played Carnegie Hall. (Waarts is scheduled to perform Friday and Saturday with the Silicon Valley Symphony. For more information, visit www.siliconvalleysymphony.net.) Tickets, $20 for adults and $10 for children, will be available at select local retailers, yet to be determined, and the Town Crier. For more information, call Abby Althoff at 949-5311.

to highlight local tutoring opportunities 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 27 at the Los Altos main library, 13 S. San Antonio Road. To register or for more information, call (408) 262-1349 or email info@visionliteracy.org.

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scheduled to meet locally with members of the South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) March 21 at Fremont Hills Country Club in Los Altos Hills. For more information, visit www.sparcgop.org.

Café art exhibit U.S. Senate candidate Tom previews Open Studios Campbell, a former congressman and state senator, is

Works from local artists participating in the annual Silicon

Valley Open Studios event are currently on display at Main Street Cafe & Books, 134 Main St., Los Altos. Artists from Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Mountain View are scheduled to hold their open studios May 15 and 16. The cafe exhibition offers a preview of what Open Studios visitors can expect. For more information, visit www.svos.org.

Quota club schedules annual fashion show The Quota International Club of Mountain View/Los Altos has scheduled its annual fashion show and fundraiser noon March 20 at Michaels at Shoreline, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. The Quota club, founded in 1948, provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors who pursue an education in the areas of hearing-impairment and deafness. Proceeds will support disadvantaged women and children and hearing-impaired infants and children. For reservations and more information, e-mail Marilyn Henderson at mfhenderson@comcast. net.

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t’s ironic that a young man studying to be a paramedic lost his life in an automobile accident before the paramedics had any chance to save him. Luis Sanchez, 24, an employee of Rick’s Café on State Street in downtown Los Altos, “was driving too fast” in Mountain View, according to Joe Lobo, restaurant manager, when he lost control of his car Feb. 21, rammed it into a few trees and died. Sanchez was well liked by customers, an easygoing and comfortable person to talk with, Lobo said. Although he tried to be a positive person, he had many responsibilities at home, Lobo added. Sanchez, who juggled his paramedics classes with his work at Rick’s, was the sole provider for his parents and his young brother and sister. He leaves behind a family not only distraught about losing their son, but so strapped

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Employees at Rick’s Café hold regular costume dress-up days, such as this one, at which Luis Sanchez, right, dressed as a knight. for funds that they couldn’t claim his body from the coroner. “We collected $3,000 at the restaurant so his parents could get him from the coroner and give him a decent funeral,” Lobo said. “One lady, who doesn’t want to be identified, donated $1,000.” Lobo and his staff have taken the collection further by establishing an account at Wells Fargo Bank.

Customers and well-wishers wanting to contribute can send donations in Sanchez’s memory to Maria A. Sanchez, Luis Sanchez Foundation, Wells Fargo Bank, Account No. 2476725961. “I’m trying to give his family some time to adjust and grieve,” Lobo said. “I want to give them at least three months’ rent.” Contact Jana Seshadri at janas@latc.com.

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will have crews tear down the old buildings piece by piece. Deconstruction could start as soon as this month, they said. One possible roadblock to the new buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress is the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirement for parking spaces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to resolve the parking issue,â&#x20AC;? said James Walgren, Los Altos assistant city manager. The differences are â&#x20AC;&#x153;pretty significant.â&#x20AC;? City code mandates that the new Packard building must provide 151 parking spaces. Current plans show 67 spaces, although Walgren allowed that additional parking could be available at Packardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing headquarters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For us, the main thing will be to make the point that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need the extra (parking) spaces,â&#x20AC;? DeCardy said. He noted that many employees use alternative means of transportation, such as Caltrain, to get to work. Packard officials discounted underground parking as adding to, instead of subtracting from, its carbon footprint. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been concerned about the environment,â&#x20AC;? Larson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to reduce green-

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os Altos School District teachers are bracing for possible pink slips Friday as the district board of trustees grapples with solutions for the $450,000 budget shortfall estimated for the 2010-2011 school year. Randy Kenyon, assistant superintendent for business services, delivered good and bad news at the March 1 board meeting. During his second interim budget report, Kenyon said the budget shortfall for the next school year has dropped from $900,000 to $450,000. However, he added that the projections for deficits in the years following 2010-2011 have risen from $2.5 million to approximately $3.8 million per year. Board members scheduled an additional board meeting Monday, past press deadline. The trustees were expected to approve a motion to distribute layoff notices Friday. “We have to decide as a board

if we want to solve the (budget) The board also discussed ways problem for one year, two years the district could economize by or three years,” Trustee Mark cutting junior high programs. Goines said. “If we just cut half Kenyon said money could be a million dollars (to make up the saved at the junior high level by shortfall in 2010-2011), I believe reducing the teacher-in-charge that puts us in a worse position in by one period and limiting electhe out years.” tive offerings, which Board members rewould increase class viewed other ways to sizes slightly. Such a save money, including scenario would save the different scenarios that district $280,000. would increase class Not all board memsizes, saving the disbers agreed with cutting trict from $160,000 to junior high programs. $540,000. “I’m very reluctant Kenyon If the district into significantly change creased the class size in K-3 from our junior high program,” Goines 21 to 25 students, it would need said. “It is an awesome program 14 fewer teachers, saving approxi- and I don’t want to eliminate mately $540,000. Another sce- choices (electives) for students nario would raise class size slight- who have no other choices.” ly and require four fewer teachers, Trustee Doug Smith disat a savings of $160,000. agreed, saying the cuts need to They evaluated another option, be felt across the entire district. which would lay off elementary Board President Margot Harrigan teachers categorized as temporary concurred. or probationary. This would raise “We have to have no sacred the average class size in K-3 from cows when dealing with (budget 21 to 25, result in 13 fewer teach- cuts),” she said. ers and save $530,000. The board weighed possible short-term solutions for the 20102011 budget, including categorical program sweeps into the general fund ($200,000 savings), transfer of funding sources ($235,000), three employee furlough days ($400,000), increasing K-6 class sizes ($160,000-$540,000), fewer junior high electives and larger class sizes ($280,000) and cutting the library program ($300,000). Board members have not made any final decisions. They are studying the various options and the numbers before determining a course of action. The short-term savings options total $1.58 million to $1.96 million, depending on the increase in class sizes. This savings could carry over approximately $2.4 million to help deal with the 2011-2012 shortfall. “No matter what, we need to do at least $1 million,” Trustee Tammy Logan said in response to a discussion about making cuts only for the 2010-2011 shortfall. “We need to do more than the minimum.” Kenyon suggested longterm solutions to offset the $3.8 million budget gaps, such as continuing categorical funding See BUDGET, Page 19

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Camps & Schools 2010

Schools Schools Briefs Loyola K-Kids Club collects eyeglasses The Loyola School K-Kids Club, sponsored by the Los Altos Kiwanis Club, is collecting eyeglasses for its sixth annual “Share Old Spectacles” drive. Last year, the K-Kids Club, comprised of second- through sixth-graders, collected more than 1,000 pairs of glasses for the poor, with help from the Loyola School community, the public and local storeowners who provided space for collection buckets. To donate, place old eyeglasses in collection boxes at Trader Joe’s at Foothill Crossing; Main Street Bagels and Starbucks at Rancho Shopping Center; Heritage Bank, 419 S. San Antonio Road; the Loyola School office, 770 Berry Ave., Los Altos; Peet’s Coffee & Tea, 1032 Castro St., Mountain View; and the Town Crier, 138 Main St., Los Altos. The glasses are shipped to Direct Relief International in Goleta, where the prescriptions are identified and the glasses repaired and distributed internationally to those who could not otherwise afford them.

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Selpa 1 hosts lecture on sibling relationships Selpa 1 CAC, a group of parents of children with special needs, has scheduled a parent education night on sibling relationships, 7-9 p.m. March 17 in the Springer School multipurpose room, 1120 Rose Ave. in Mountain View. Leslie Vasquez is scheduled to discuss “Sibling Relationship Issues When One Sib Has Special Needs.” Vasquez is the parent of two daughters, one with special needs. Vasquez has a master’s degree in counseling and has served as a Parents Helping Parents support group facilitator, mentor parent and board member for nine years. She will address specific concerns for siblings, such as isolation, lack of information, loss of attention, embarrassment, guilt and responsibility. She will introduce workable strategies for parents and explain why siblings have much to gain by being actively involved with their special-needs sibling. The event is free and open to the public. See BRIEFS, Page 19

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Speaker series addresses building resilience The Mountain View Los Altos High School Speaker Series has scheduled Dr. Ken Ginsburg, M.D., MS Ed., FAAP, to discuss “Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Preparing Our Children for Life” 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 25 at Gunn High School’s Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road in Palo Alto. Ginsburg will address how to raise resilient children who can deal with stress in an increasingly complex world. His perspective emphasizes the developmental strengths of youth, equipping participants with skills needed to teach children to help themselves. Ginsburg, a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is a leading authority on developing resilience in children and adolescents. He is director of Health Services at Covenant House of Philadelphia, a shelter for homeless and disenfranchised youth, and the author of several parenting books. For more information, visit www.mvla.net.

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sweeps ($200,000 savings), increasing class sizes ($440,000) and cutting the library program ($300,000). Kenyon said those changes alone would not make up the complete budget deficit, but there are other options to consider – including larger class sizes, transferring funding of sources, continuing furlough days, capping health benefits and the possibility of closing a school to permanently house Bullis Charter School. The district board should consider the possibilities of a parceltax increase, property-tax growth and a future bond measure to defray capital costs, Kenyon said. “The main goal of these cuts is to maintain the high-quality educational experience we provide our students, including keeping class sizes as low as possible and maintaining small school sizes,” he said. The board is scheduled to continue discussing budget options at Monday’s board meeting. Contact Traci Newell at tracin@latc.com. March 10, 2010 / Los Altos Town Crier / Page 19

Schools

Loyola teacher shares fond memories Teacher Spotlight, a new column that will appear periodically in the Schools section of the Town Crier, will feature local educators answering questions about their careers in teaching. This week’s featured teacher is Judy Harabaglia from Loyola School.

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Judy Harabaglia teaches her first-grade class at Loyola School last week. Harabaglia has been teaching at Loyola for 10 years.

How did you get into teaching? A: I got into teaching by taking an education class as an elective when I was a junior in college. I liked the class and took another education class. I liked them both so well that I changed my major from pre-med to education … and the rest is history! Q: How long have you been teaching at your current school? A: This is my 10th year at Loyola teaching first grade. Q: What is your favorite aspect of teaching? A: Seeing the excitement on children’s faces when they read without help for the first time! Awesome!

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quite a few over the past 39 years. Saving a child’s life when she was choking on a candy during our Halloween class party, watching a student that I had in third grade graduate from college and become my student teacher – those are just two of many memorable moments. Q: What do you find most challenging about teaching? A: I think the most challenging part of teaching is finding enough time each day to personally chat with each child, to develop a more personal bond with them, to share with them not only their adventure into learning but (encourage them) to share their feelings and give them time to express those feelings, too. Q: What is the most rewarding aspect of teaching? A: Being remembered by the students that I’ve had as someone who has touched their lives and made a difference. Do you know a local teacher who would be a good candidate for Teacher Spotlight? E-mail Schools Editor Traci Newell at tracin@latc.com.

Sports

Friedrich out, Panthers win one, lose one Navarro in Pinewood girls claim 12th CCS crown; boys lose thriller to top-seeded Sharks as MV’s AD By Elliott Burr

By Pete Borello

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ountain View High has replaced its new athletic director with its old one. Longtime football coach and teacher Dan Navarro, who stepped down as AD last year, returned to the position this week. He takes over for Rob Friedrich, who lasted only seven months in the job but remains a physical education teacher at the school. “Rob has resigned effective at the end of this school year,” said Barry Groves, Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District superintendent. G roves would not explain why Friedrich resigned, and the former AD did not respond Friedrich to a request for comment. In an e-mail to his coaches Thursday, Friedrich wrote: “Beginning Friday, March 5, Dan Navarro will be the contact for the athletics program at Mountain View High. He will be assuming all responsibilities for the Spartan athletic program. … Dan will also be moving into the athletic director’s office beginning Monday.” Navarro, the AD for nine years, declined to comment on what led to his reappointment but acknowledged he will remain football coach. Friedrich did not expect Navarro to coach next season and was actively seeking his replacement. Friedrich is on a one-year contract at Mountain View. He was AD at Pacific Grove High the previous three years. Friedrich’s first move at Mountain View was not a popular one. He ousted boys basketball coach Chad Zitzner and took the job himself. A few players upset with the change threatened not to play but relented. The team went 10-14 and missed the playoffs. Contact Pete Borello at peteb@latc.com.

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laiming the Central Coast Section title was nothing new to the Pinewood School girls basketball team; the Panthers’ 53-32 victory over Castilleja in Saturday’s Division V final marked their 12th crown. But just playing for the Division V title was a big deal for the Pinewood boys – who last made the final in 1996 – and they nearly pulled off the upset. Max Lippe narrowly missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer, allowing top seed St. Francis Central Coast Catholic to escape with a 45-43 win. “That was kind of a botched play,” said Lippe, the recipient of a hasty inbound pass with six seconds left in the game. Despite the outcome, Lippe, who finished with a team-high 14 points and 13 rebounds, said he was happy with how the Panthers played in the game and what they accomplished this season. Coach Jason Peery was particularly pleased with Pinewood’s effort. “Both teams played very spirited defense,” he said. “I’m proud of the way our guys fought.” The Panthers (19-7) led 2518 at halftime, but momentum shifted in the third quarter. After Lippe opened it with a layin, the Sharks (27-1) went on a 12-0 run. Pinewood, which struggled to take care of the ball throughout the contest (22 turnovers converted into 15 points), rallied in the fourth. John Bennett’s 3-pointer with a minute to play put the Pan-

Pinewood’s Max Lippe soars for a layup in Saturday’s game. thers up 43-42. Pinewood fouled St. Francis’ Shayne Perryman moments later and he nailed both free throws to give his team the lead. After Panther Dante Fraioli (nine points) misfired on a 3 with 15 seconds left, his team fouled to stop the clock. Perryman stepped to the line again, this time splitting his foul shots. Lippe’s 3 attempt followed, and the Sharks’ two-point lead stood.

Panther girls dominate The top-seeded Pinewood girls, playing before the boys at Santa Clara University, didn’t give up a point in the first quarter. The Panthers (23-6) led 18-0 at the end of it and went into halftime with a comfortable 32-7 advantage. The No. 3 Gators (20-9), who earned their first points four min-

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Pinewood coach Doc Scheppler congratulates Lauren Taniguchi as he subs her out near the end of Saturday’s CCS final. utes into the second quarter, got as close as 16 in the fourth – after Pinewood coach Doc Scheppler pulled his starters. “This win means a lot,” Pinewood junior Hailie Eackles said. “We dominated early, but we made sure not to let up.” Eackles, the Panthers’ leading scorer this season, totaled only three points Saturday, but several of her teammates picked up the scoring slack. Jenna McLoughlin tallied 15 points, Miranda Seto and Emily Liang had 10 each and Angelina Mapa added seven. Eight Pinewood players scored in the game. Scheppler, who has guided the Panthers to all of their CCS crowns, said preparation was key

to Saturday’s win. “We had the right game plan for their personnel,” Scheppler said. “We had an amazing first half. … I’m proud of the girls and how they played. … This paves the road for NorCal.” The Pinewood girls and boys advance to this week’s Northern California playoffs. The Panther girls are the top seed in Division V and will host Turlock Christian or St. Joseph Notre Dame 7 p.m. Thursday in the quarterfinals. The unseeded Pinewood boys were scheduled to host No. 9 Bradshaw Christian Tuesday, with the winner traveling to top seed Branson Thursday. Contact Elliott Burr at elliottb@latc.com.

St. Francis High girls and boys soccer teams capture section championships By Pete Borello Town Crier Staff Writer

hile last year’s St. Francis High girls soccer team had more experience, star player Stephanie Bell said this season’s squad had something special – intangibles that led to Saturday’s Central Coast Section Division I championship. “Last year we had a lot of good players, but we jelled better this year,” Bell said after the No. 2 Lancers blanked top seed Woodside 2-0. “We knew we were going to win this year; we didn’t have that confidence last year.” After losing eight seniors from last year’s CCS semifinalist to graduation, St. Francis came into this season with only six seniors – and two of them missed Saturday’s final at

Valley Christian-San Jose with knee injuries. The four who played contributed to the Lancers’ goals. Bell and Justine Dhollande assisted Lindsay Brownell on the first score 20 minutes into the game. “Justine passed the ball wide to me and I made a simple cross to Lindsay and she finished it,” said Bell, the team’s top scorer. St. Francis (19-4-3) doubled its lead approximately two minutes before halftime. Senior Claudia Haeussler booted a free kick from nearly 40 yards out and a Woodside defender trying to head the ball away mistakenly knocked it into her own goal. “Claudia kicked a bullet shot,” Bell said. “She has such a strong leg.” Bell believes that goal frustrated Woodside (19-1-3) and the Wildcats never again had the

kind of chances they had early in the game. “We had the momentum, and even though we didn’t score, we had a much better second half,” Bell said. “We controlled the ball more, passed better and had more opportunities.” And a defense featuring freshman goalie Jacquelyn Walker made sure Woodside didn’t deny St. Francis its second title in three years. “Our defense was so solid, and Jackie was amazing in goal,” Bell said.

SF boys win at end What a win-win day for St. Francis boys coach Mike Salvemini. Not only did he guide the Lancers to their first CCS title in 17 years, but his son Nick scored the winning goal. “It was such an exciting game,” said the See SOCCER, Page 22 March 10, 2010 Los Altos Town Crier / Page 21

Sports Rain doesn’t deter LA golf team; MV beats Branham in baseball

Shooting struggles cost Lancers in CCS title game against Mitty By Pete Borello Town Crier Staff Writer

t. Francis High had the depth, but Mitty had Stephen Meade and Aaron Gordon – and that was enough to upend the top-seeded Lancers in Friday’s Central Coast Section Division II boys basketball final. Behind 33 total points from guard Meade and center Gordon, the No. 2 Monarchs prevailed 56-50 in front of a close-to-capacity crowd at Santa Clara University’s Leavey Center. St. Francis’ depth won out the first three times these league rivals played this season – and in last year’s CCS final – but Friday’s game belonged to senior Meade (18 points on 7-of-12 shooting) and freshman Gordon (15 points, 6-of-6 shooting and 16 rebounds). The Lancers couldn’t match their scoring or efficiency. West Catholic Athletic League MVP Tyler Johnson led St. Francis with 14 points, but they didn’t come easily. The senior guard finished 7-of-21 from the field, struggling from 3-point range (0 for 4) and the foul line (0-5). All-league guard Spencer Britschgi was the other Lancer to reach double-digit points (10), and the senior shot 4-of-13 (1-for-6 on 3s). They weren’t alone in their shooting woes. In one of its lowest-scoring outputs of the season, St. Francis was 21-of-60 from the field – including an

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coach, whose second-seeded team beat No. 8 Willow Glen 3-2 Saturday in the Division II final. “The fans got their money’s worth.” Especially the St. Francis fans, who watched Nick Salvemini score the deciding goal with eight minutes left at Gilroy High. “My son stripped the defender and made a picture-perfect shot,”

icy 2-of-12 on treys – and 6 of 13 from the foul line. “Our offense wasn’t bad – we got several looks and just didn’t make shots,” said coach Mike Motil, whose team missed several point-blank attempts, “and they’re good defensively.” St. Francis led 8-5 at the end of a ragged first quarter. Johnson scored six of those points, capped by a banker off a spin move with 30 seconds left. The Monarchs went ahead with 5:30 left in the second quarter, 11-10 on a putback by the 6-foot-6 Gordon, and they led the rest of the way. Up 21-19 at halftime, Mitty doubled its point total in the third quarter. Meade had 11 points in the period and Gordon nine. St. Francis committed five turnovers in the third and trailed 42-34 at the end of it. Johnson opened the fourth with a successful drive, but Mitty’s Colin Wan matched it moments later. With five minutes to play, the Monarchs stretched their advantage to 49-39. The Lancers scored the next four points (Johnson putback and Pat Crowley baseline drive) to cut the deficit to six. They had four shots at drawing closer, but all of them missed – including 3s by Britschgi and Johnson. Mitty made free throws on its next two possessions, pushing the lead to a comfortable 52-43 with 1:31 to play.

the coach said of the 18-footer. “It was beautiful.” It was also the Lancers’ lone goal of the second half. St. Francis (14-4-6) led 2-0 at intermission on shots by Chris Fisher (assist Kyle Dunne) and Mikey Mitchell. “After those two goals, we hoped to put (Willow Glen) to sleep,” the coach said, “but they came out extremely intense in the second half.” Willow Glen (13-5-6) scored

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shorthanded Los Altos High golf team didn’t let the rain put a damper on its day. The Eagles beat rival Mountain View and Fremont March 4 at Shoreline Golf Links to remain undefeated. With standout sophomore Lauren Kim sidelined with a shoulder injury, Los Altos played the league match with only five players and still won by multiple strokes. The Eagles shot 204, Mountain View 210 and Fremont 235. Los Altos sophomore Zach Nicolet shot 38 to share medalist honors with Mountain View’s Noah Hoffman. “The first three holes of the match were played in a downpour,” said coach Dave Blasquez, whose Eagles improved to 4-0, “and the remaining six holes in a constant rain, so these 38s were quite remarkable.”

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St. Francis’ Pat Crowley tries to shoot over Mitty’s Stephen Meade. St. Francis, suffering its first loss since Dec. 31, may get a chance to avenge it. Both teams begin play in the Northern California playoffs this week. The second-seeded Lancers (273) host Pleasant Valley or Rocklin 7 p.m. Thursday in the quarterfinals. Top seed Mitty (20-9) hosts Pinole Valley or Fairfield at the same time. “Their goal all year has been to get back to NorCal,” Motil said of his players, who could meet No. 1 Mitty March 20 in the regional final in Sacramento. “We still have an opportunity to do that, but it won’t be easy.” Contact Pete Borello at peteb@ latc.com.

midway through the half and again with nine minutes to go. Nick Salvemini soon answered, and “that helped bring them down to earth,” the coach said.

Spartans’ sour ending It was a bitter end to a season so sweet. Making its first appearance in the CCS semifinals, the Mountain View girls fell 2-1 to Woodside on a controversial penalty kick in the

Baseball Riley Moran drove in the tying run and scored the winner for Mountain View, which beat Branham 8-7. Moments after delivering a two-run triple with two outs in the sixth inning of Thursday’s game, the senior crossed the plate on an infield single by Connor Nunley to put the visiting Spartans ahead for good. Reliever Grant Appelgren earned the win for Mountain View (3-1). Brandon Farley picked up the save. Host Los Altos edged Milpitas 1-0 Thursday on Nicky Young’s fourth-inning RBI. Keegan Kliman earned the win and Mat Snider the save for the Eagles (4-1).

Lacrosse A first-half flurry led St. Francis to a 13-5 win at Saratoga March 2. The Lancers led 11-1 at the half. Seven players scored for St. Francis (3-0 record after Saturday’s 11-1 win at Los Altos), led by Stephen Evans’ three goals. Contact Pete Borello at peteb@latc.com.

closing minutes of the March 2 game at Valley Christian. The fifth-seeded Spartans (164-2) were whistled for tackling Woodside’s Chelsea Braun at the top of the box with approximately two minutes left, and she converted the PK into the winning goal. Mountain View coach Simon Cook said “there was definitely contact” on the play but not enough to call a foul – especially that late in the game and with so

much on the line. “The ref took any chance of us winning the game with that call,” he said. “He decided the game with a blow of the whistle, and not the girls.” Cook added that he was “proud of the way his girls played,” as they rallied from an early deficit to tie the game in the second half on a shot by Tavi Crum. Contact Pete Borello at peteb@latc.com.

SEVEN DAYS OF SPORTS: THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 10-16 Thursday Northern California boys and girls quarterfinals at homes of higher seeds, 7 p.m. Saturday NorCal boys and girls semifinals at homes of higher seeds, 7 p.m.

3:30 p.m. Thursday Los Altos at Milpitas, 3:30 p.m. Monday Mountain View at St. Ignatius, 4 p.m. Tuesday Los Altos at Aragon, 4 p.m. Wilcox at Mountain View, 4 p.m.

Monday St. Francis vs. Sacred Heart Cathedral at San Francisco State, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday Mitty vs. St. Francis at Cuesta Park, 2:45 p.m. Pinewood at Crystal Springs Upland, 3:30 p.m.

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Today Pinewood at Mountain View, 3:30 p.m. Thursday Milpitas at Los Altos, 3:30 p.m. King’s Academy at Pinewood, 3:30 p.m. Friday St. Francis at Menlo-Atherton, 3:15 p.m.

Today Sacred Heart Cathedral at St. Francis, 3 p.m. Thursday Los Altos at Los Gatos, 3:15 p.m. Mountain View at Gunn, 3:15 p.m. Saturday Mountain View, St. Francis at K-Bell Track Classic at Los Gatos, 8 a.m.

HIGH SCHOOL Basketball

Thursday St. Francis at Valley Christian, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday St. Francis at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 6:30 p.m.

Softball Today Mountain View at Santa Teresa,

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Today Los Altos at Monta Vista, 3:30 p.m. San Francisco Waldorf at Pinewood, 3:30 p.m. Thursday Gunn at Mountain View, 3:30 p.m. Friday Monta Vista at Los Altos, 3:30 p.m. Saturday Aptos at Los Altos, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday Fremont-Sunnyvale at Mountain View, 3:30 p.m. St. Francis at Valley Christian, 4 p.m.

Today Cupertino vs. Los Altos at Shoreline Golf Links-Mountain View, 2:30 p.m. St. Francis vs. Bellarmine at San Jose Country Club, 2:30 p.m. Monday Santa Cruz vs. Los Altos at Los Altos Golf & Country Club, 3 p.m. Tuesday St. Ignatius vs. St. Francis at Shoreline Golf Links-Mountain View, 2:45 p.m.

Lacrosse Saturday Mountain View at St. Francis, 1 p.m.

Swimming & diving Friday Santa Clara at Los Altos, 3:30 p.m. Saturday Steve Yamamoto Invitational at St. Francis, 9 a.m.

Sports Mtn. View, St. Francis girls eliminated in CCS semis By Pete Borello

Town Crier Staff Writer

ountain View High’s historical girls basketball season concluded with a game the team would probably like to forget. No. 2 Presentation pummeled the thirdseeded Spartans 68-22 in the Central Coast Section Division II semifinals. “We hit a buzz saw tonight – a very aggressive team on both ends of the court,” Mountain View coach Judy Auclair said after the March 2 loss at Oak Grove. The Spartans, playing in their first semifinal, trailed 27-3 at the end of the first quarter. The deficit grew to 31 points by halftime. Auclair said Mountain View (17-9) was “very outmatched.” With superior athleticism and height (two 6-foot-1 players), Presentation ruled the night. “I think it was one of their best games of the season, too,” Auclair said of the Panthers (18-10), who flustered her team with their pressure defense. “They couldn’t miss, and drove on us all night long.” Although down 62-17 after three quarters, the Spartans did not give up. They held Presentation to six points in the fourth.

“We learned a great deal about our team and some individual players on how to play with heart and pride no matter what the score,” said Auclair, whose team won its first SCVAL De Anza Division this season. Sara Wada finished with six points to pace Mountain View and Tiffany Wooten scored four.

Mitty overwhelms SF The St. Francis girls had the misfortune of facing top seed Mitty in the CCS Division II semifinals, and the Monarchs showed why they are the topranked team in the section. Mitty routed the fourth-seeded Lancers 71-23 March 2 at Oak Grove. St. Francis (10-15) trailed 18-9 after one quarter, but the Monarchs (24-5) pulled away in the second with a 14-4 spurt. Things only got worse for the Lancers in the second half, in which Mitty outscored them 40-10. Despite the outcome, St. Francis coach Ashley Hill was proud of her team. “We have had a great season,” she said. “Our girls played their hearts out (March 2). They are a very talented group of young women and we have been blessed to coach them this season.”

Eagles ousted in opener

Los Altos girls coach Keith Mims had a bad feeling about his team’s first-round playoff game almost two hours before it started. “We got to the gym and the energy wasn’t there,” said Mims, whose 16th-seeded team traveled to San Mateo Feb. 24 to take on No. 9 Aragon. “We were just flat – and it was the wrong day for that.” The Dons jumped to a 19-2 lead on the way to a 55-25 victory in the CCS Division II opener. “We got into such a deep hole,” Mims said. “It didn’t take long to seal our fate.” The visiting Eagles (14-11) trailed by 15 at halftime. They opened the third quarter with a 3-pointer, but the Dons (19-7) responded with a trey of their own. Aragon maintained its doubledigit lead the rest of the way. “We were outplayed and outcoached,” Mims said. “(The Dons) knew everything we do. They did research on us.” Los Altos made at least 20 turnovers, according to Mims, mostly due to poor passes. Paige Logan was the lone Eagle with double-digit points (11). Contact Pete Borello at peteb@latc.com.

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Keys to exercising: fun, friends, frequency

Portrait of an artist

By Althea T. Kippes

e all know that exercise is good for us. Doctors tell us to get 30 minutes of exercise five times a week, magazine articles show us how to firm up fast and late-night infomercials tout the next new thing to trim our thighs. Yet despite all of the attention, many people, especially seniors, still

Polly Ernst copes through creativity By Eren Göknar Special to the Town Crier

aring full-time for an incapacitated spouse might be a burden for some people. But when 84-year-old Los Altos resident Polly Fargher Ernst found herself up a tree staying home all day looking after her husband, she branched out into bark art. Ernst has been collecting bark from the imposing Chinese elm tree in her front yard to make recycled handicrafts like picture frames, cards, miniature turkeys and bark rubbings made with shoe polish. There’s a family tree made of bark and a Christmas tree decorated with bark ornaments, as well as a life-size horse embellished with bark and twigs. And just as no two trees are alike, neither are any two of

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Los Altos resident Polly Ernst, who takes care of her incapacitated husband, Ed, discovered a talent for bark handicrafts. She has a “bark park” in her yard that changes with the seasons. Ernst’s bark creations. She displays them in a converted laundry room that can be entered via the garage. The sign on the door reads, “Bark o mania – itty bitty gallery and bark park.” Ernst’s daughter, Jacqueline, a full-time artist with her own Mountain View studio (www.PigWingsAndPromises. com), helped her stage the exhibition, which features a “bark park” in the side yard that changes with the seasons. Her art provides Ernst with a way to cope with husband Ed’s chronic illness, brought on by a stroke he suffered six years ago.

The twin disabilities apraxia and aphasia make it difficult for him to walk or speak. “It was like a double-whammy to the brain,” Ernst said. Nevertheless, the former United Airlines pilot stays home, thanks to Ernst and Usaia Butai, called “Bly,” an attendant who comes in twice a day to help Ed get around. Neighbor Jeannie Bruins said Ernst was adamant that Ed be cared for at home. “She’s a hard-headed woman, and his is her mission,” Bruins said.

The tight-knit Ernst family has rallied to support Ed. The couple’s son, Charlie, a former chiropractor who lives on the family ranch in Oregon, has made the entire house more accessible to Ed, installing railings and pulling up the wall-to-wall carpeting, among other improvements. Charlie, an avid bicyclist, also found a two-man tricycle that Bly and Ed use to pedal around the neighborhood. “My husband’s an invalid, but he’s perfectly healthy,” Ernst said. See ARTIST, Page 27

CSA offers case-management services for seniors By Colleen Ryan Special to the Town Crier

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Case managers from the Community Services Agency pay in-home visits to local seniors.

he Community Services Agency, a non-profit social-services safety net for the needy in Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Mountain View, has expanded its Case Management Program to help seniors over 60 maintain their independence through an integrated network of resources to meet their physical and emotional needs. Case managers collaborate with seniors to plot a course that enables them to remain in their homes, performing safety, nutri-

tion, medical and financial assessments to prioritize, address and prevent risk factors. Social workers also troubleshoot to find solutions to Medicare problems, provide referrals to assisted-living facilities, monitor prescription use and deliver monthly bags of healthful groceries to low-income seniors. An integrated approach can help streamline medical red tape, fill in gaps in coverage and encourage seniors to prioritize their needs, said Megan Wadkins, program director of senior services. See CSA, Page 28

Aging Well don’t participate in any kind of regular physical activity. When people hear the word “exercise,” often the picture that pops into their minds is unpleasant. Visions of Jane Fonda clad in a leotard, yelling, “No pain, no gain,” bodybuilders pumping iron in the gym or trim college students outfitted in stylish sweats, listening to iPods while running come to mind. While these activities might be enjoyable to some, they probably don’t appeal to older adults. How can we be expected to do something on a regular basis if we don’t even enjoy it? Life is too short to spend time on things we don’t like. We know that exercising improves cardiovascular strength, lowers blood pressure and contributes to weight loss. It even lowers the risk of getting dementia and decreases depression, issues important to everyone, especially seniors. “Prudent physical activity benefits us from the womb to the tomb,” according to Dr. See AGING WELL, Page 30

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Senior Lifestyles artist From Page 25

A photo of Ed in his wheelchair, holding a walking stick given by Bruins, sits in a bark frame Ernst made. Bark art, one of the earliest known forms of artistic expression, has been rediscovered in caves in the Australian outback. Early Aborigines painted the insides of tree bark, and examples were originally found in Tasmania. Ernst has always been a naturalist, and she traveled widely with her pilot husband. Voyages to Australia inspired her to spend 30 years researching a 1,000-page bibliography on “Mutiny on the Bounty,” and rare editions line the shelves of her den. Ernst was raised on a ranch near the Columbia River in Dufur, Ore., which boasts a population of 588. She still misses the peace and quiet of the acres of land, now managed by Charlie.

“I’m a country hick,” she said good-naturedly. She decided to marry Ed, who was in the Air Force, while attending Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash. They had been dating for some months before they got engaged by mail and she announced the big event to her sorority sisters. The Ernsts are original homeowners with supportive neighbors. Bruins, a newly appointed Los Altos Planning Commissioner, and a group of seniors who walk seven days a week asked Ernst to join them when they noticed she wasn’t leaving the house. Ernst was leaving the house only to buy groceries and pick up prescriptions, so Bruins and other friends convinced her to join them for breakfast every so often at a local restaurant. Ernst said she now looks forward to those outings, and even finds bark from different trees on her walks. Bruins said their trips get Ernst “out of the salt mines.” On her dining room table sits

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Polly Ernst, longtime Los Altos resident, fashions handicrafts out of tree bark collected from the Chinese elm in her front yard and along her daily walks with a group of neighbors. a book, “Tree Bark: A Color Guide” by Hugues Vaucher. She points to one paragraph she has marked with a pink sticker: “Anyone who takes time to examine

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From Page 25 “We want to find out where they are and what they need to remain in their homes safely, successfully and with dignity,” Wadkins said. The program’s in-home safety assessments are particularly valuable in preventing falls. CSA interns from the University of San Francisco developed a Fall Risk Assessment Tool to measure the risk of falls, and will connect seniors to home care or recommend a Lifeline Medical Alert service, if neccessary, Wadkins said. “We try to get things in place that help mitigate their fears and give them strategies,” said Maureen Wadiak, CSA associate director. “We work with them based on their individual needs and desires.” According to Wadiak, the program specifically targets seniors with chronic health problems. After discharge, 18 percent of senior patients nationwide are readmitted to the hospital. CSA social workers and nurses visit seniors in their homes to educate them on managing their medications and to encourage them to follow doctors’ orders. Thanks to their intensive efforts in providing hospital-to-home care, only 5 percent of CSA’s seniors wind up back in

the hospital, she said. “We follow best practices, using intensive case management and coordinating with the hospital upon discharge to achieve the optimal outcome,” she said. This year the agency has managed 251 cases – a combination of one-time home visits and ongoing, comprehensive follow-up care. Some seniors engage the

The CSA Case Management Program offers seniors resources to help them remain in their homes safely. agency themselves, others are referred by family members, neighbors, El Camino Hospital, the Los Altos and Mountain View senior centers, the Day Worker Center of Mountain View or Avenidas. CSA endorses an “empowerment-based model,” Wadkins said. “We believe in self-determination,” she said. “We want them to make decisions and determine their course of care.” Wadiak said the number of seniors availing them of themselves of CSA’s services has nearly doubled in the past year, due largely to the agency’s outreach efforts through the local faith community and the downturn in the economy.

“Seniors’ incomes are fixed, but the cost of living still goes up,” she said. In Santa Clara County, the largest number of people 60 and over live between Sunnyvale and Palo Alto, Wadiak said, and local communities are incorporating adaptive design factors that cater to the senior demographic, including aesthetically pleasing public elements for those in wheelchairs or suffering from arthritis. CSA’s case-management services are free, though donations are accepted. Volunteer opportunities CSA needs volunteers to help with its senior services, including in-home social visits, escorted transportation to doctors’ appointments and grocery shopping and other errands. The agency provides an orientation and training on aspects of healthy aging. Volunteers must be 21 or older, and retirees are especially welcome. “In this fast-paced environment, people really need to slow down and listen,” Wadiak said of the benefits of volunteering. “If they do, the wisdom they’ll receive is amazing – these seniors have lived incredible lives.” To volunteer, call Alison Hopkins at 964-4630. For more information on the Case Management Program, visit www.csacares.org.

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n a typical day at the Mountain View Senior Center, a lunchtime crowd buzzes with the happy hum of friends enjoying food and fel-

lowship. The Community Services Agency’s Senior Nutrition Program draws approximately 150 seniors 60 and over at 11:45 a.m. weekdays with the promise of a nutritious, subsidized lunch for $2.50. Senior Nutrition Site Manager Elizabeth Musso plans the menus, which include well-balanced, healthful lunches that lately include more ethnic and vegetable dishes. Cook Yonna LauLum and kitchen aides Juan Gabriel Ventura and Yolanda Jimenez round out the staff. Last year, because of the downturn in the economy, the program experienced a spike in the number of meals served, according to Megan Wadkins, senior services program director. The numbers have softened a bit this year, she said, most likely due to the fall swine flu scare. While a meal may get clients in the door, Wadkins said the program’s menu also features live music, dancing and bingo. Ongoing education includes memory-enhancing activities, blood-pressure screenings and exercise programs. “A meal is what gets them here, but it’s really the

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Ulla Justice and John (no last name given) enjoy dancing and lunch through CSA’s Senior Nutrition Program at Mountain View’s Senior Center. social connection that keeps them coming back,” she said. Volunteers are needed to help serve lunches and man the reception desk. “You have no idea how inspiring and uplifting it is to see their energy,” Wadkins said. The Mountain View Senior Center is located at 266 Escuela Ave. To volunteer, call Alison Hopkins at 964-4630. For menus and the activity schedule, visit www. csacares.org/senior-services. For more information, call 968-0836.

Senior Lifestyles Exercise your sixth sense: Proprioception helps prevent falls as you age By Charmaine L. Tu, D.C.

ften referred to as the sixth sense, the proprioception sensory system is how your brain and body communicate effortlessly. The proprioception sensory system indicates to the brain where various parts of the body are located in relation to each other. It is the sense that allows you to keep your eyes on the road while driving and knowing where your hands are on the steering wheel, as well as your foot on the gas pedal. It is the sense that allows you to learn basic motor skills such as crawling to walking, to more complex skills such as typing or playing tennis. This sensory system is comprised of proprioceptors found in muscle tissue that monitor length, pressure, tension and noxious stimuli. Proprioceptors stimulate complex muscle spindles that then trigger a cascade of events that control fine body movements and coordination. Proprioception plays an important role in keeping our bodies safe. It is the sense that triggers the brain to send out immediate and unconscious adjustments to the muscles and joints in order to achieve movement and balance. For example, if you slip on a small puddle of water in the

kitchen, proprioception is the sense that helps you to react and recover before (hopefully) hitting the ground. The sense of proprioception is dependent on visual and auditory senses. Unfortunately with age, both vision and inner-ear functions decrease and become less dependable. With this decrease, our body’s ability to respond and recover also lessen, making trips and falls more common. Newspapers on the floor or items that we would have ignored when younger are, in later age, potential items that could cause a severe fall, injury, and/or disability. Following is a brief guideline to decrease and prevent injury and improve proprioception. • Have your vision and hearing checked regularly. • Unclutter your walking areas. • Include both stabilization and balancing exercises in your exercise regime. Though exercise is important as you age, a simple walk in the park is not enough to maintain your proprioception. Consult with your chiropractor, physiotherapist, or personal trainer for specific exercises that can help improve your proprioception and coordination. There are simple balancing exercises that might seem easy “on paper,” but most

Full Circle of us require practice and time to learn and regain excellent proprioception. For example, with a

nearby support or rail to hang on to, stand and balance on one leg for a minute. Without practice, most will fail at this simple task! This is a result of weakened proprioception. • A history of chronic ankle sprains, trips or falls, can be attributed to weakened proprio-

ception. Of course, medications that cause dizziness or change in blood pressure can undoubtedly alter your body’s ability to respond to change in terrain. Be sure to consult with your physician periodically to ensure that See FULL CIRCLE, Page 31

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Senior Lifestyles AGING WELL From Page 25

Karl Knopf, author of exercise publications and coordinator of the Adapted Fitness Therapy Program at Foothill College. Knopf explained that exercise not only improves seniors’ health, it also increases their functionality, enabling them to prolong their ability to live independently. “Medical science is good at improving the longevity of life,” Knopf said, “but you need to also have quality of life. Being active allows you to actually enjoy those additional years.”

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Instructor Richard Campbell, front, leads a line-dancing class at the Los Altos Senior Center, an ideal activity for seniors.

Focusing on fun Focus on engaging in activities you find fun and enjoyable. Doing this increases the odds that

you will adhere to an exercise program. In the Los Altos area, a number of affordable exercise options are available, especially for seniors. Bocce ball is a very popular activity at the Los Altos Senior Center. The beginning and advanced groups meet twice a week, and players often stay afterward to share snacks and socialize. According to Senior Center Recreation Coordinator Candace Bates, “Bocce ball at the Los Altos Senior Center offers participants not only physical and mental benefits such as balance, depth perception, hand/ eye coordination and strategic decision making, but it also offers a community where participants enjoy coming to socially interact

with each other.” Interacting with others is another factor often critical to the success of an exercise routine. You may not want to get up, get dressed and leave home just to exercise, but you will if you know you’ll meet your friends in class. This explains the popularity of the Senior Center’s line-dancing classes. Between socialization and stepping, you don’t even realize you’re exercising. Easy and enjoyable exercise One of the easiest ways to add exercise to your life is to increase the amount of walking you do. The non-profit Lifelong Fitness Alliance, in collaboration with the AARP, developed Stepping See AGING WELL, Page 31

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Bocce ball is a popular activity at the Los Altos Senior Center. Los Altos resident Assunta Galli, above, plays regularly.

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Strong, a 10-week walking and wellness program where people use pedometers to “step up” their overall wellness through walking, education and goal setting. Students meet weekly to discuss health topics, then walk together as a group for 45 minutes. According to fitness ambassador Don Gladstone, a Lifelong Fitness Alliance board member, “The point is to make a lifestyle change. The students show up every week because they are learning new things.” Students are encouraged to get to know each other so that they can walk together outside of class. Gladstone reinforced the idea that an exercise buddy helps people stick to the program. Addressing chronic conditions People suffering from medical conditions such as arthritis or Parkinson’s disease or those

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your medications stay consistent and current with your body’s needs. • If you are osteopenic or have or are at risk of having osteoporosis, be sure to eat a calcium-rich diet with foods such as broccoli, kale, yogurt, cheese, edamame (green soybeans). It is important to have a healthful

recovering from strokes might feel their exercise options are limited, but that isn’t the case. Foothill College offers a number of classes specifically designed for seniors and/or individuals with ongoing medical conditions. Foothill’s Adaptive Learning Division offers Adapted Physical Education courses that provide therapeutic exercise options to the public, both on campus and at various community locations. The classes are designed for older adults, people with chronic medical conditions, those healing from knee or hip replacement surgery and those recovering from strokes. The classes provide a critical service, Knopf said. “For seniors, or anyone with a chronic medical condition, our program is inexpensive and provides the perfect bridge between physical therapy and the local fitness facility,” Knopf said. “In our classes, you work with a trainer who knows about the dos

and don’ts of helping someone with various medical issues.” The spring quarter begins April 5, and courses include General Conditioning, Resistance Training, Aquatic Exercise and Balance and Movement. Classes in the Adapted Fitness Program are also held at Pilgrim Haven, Bridgepoint, Avenidas, Stevenson House and the Mountain View Senior Center. One of the keys to aging well is staying healthy, and one way to achieve it is by engaging in regular exercise. Just remember, the key to fitness is to keep it fun, engage with friends and make it frequent.

amount of calcium to maintain a strong bone matrix. An excess of calcium can cause problems such as calcium deposits in muscle tissue. If you have questions about calcium intake, consult your physician. While most of us take this sixth sense for granted, recognizing the functions and potential limitations of proprioception can by the key to preventing injuries

and living a longer, healthier life.

Althea T. Kippes is an elderlaw consumer attorney and real estate broker with Sorella Properties at 220 Main St. in Los Altos, where she focuses on the legal and real estate needs of seniors. For more information, e-mail Althea@SorellaProperties.com or call (415) 305-9934.

Charmaine L. Tu is a chiropractic physician practicing in Los Altos. For more information, call 7875570.

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Senior Lifestyles Planning for your final years: A cautionary tale By Davy Davidson

met Pauline when she was an active and independent 85-year-old. We became fast friends regardless of our fourdecade age difference. We both were advocates for animals and we both enjoyed authentic conversation. Pauline was a highly accomplished painter with a quick wit and deadpan delivery. One would think a woman with her multimillion-dollar wealth would be well cared for in the final years of her life. The

irony was that she lost control of both major and minor life decisions because a court appointed conservator did not follow Pauline’s wishes. Adding insult to injury, Pauline had to pay from her estate for that abuse. When I first met Pauline, she was living in the same home she had shared with her husband for 49 years. It hadn’t changed in all those years; Pauline rarely bought anything new. Clothes and furnishings had more character than conventionality. Pauline’s simple tastes belied the complex-

Other Voices ity of her inner life. She knew she wanted to leave her estate to help animals and legally set up a foundation to provide grants to animal welfare organizations. While Pauline excelled at caring for those with no voice, she wasn’t able to protect herself, and many of her wishes were ignored. It was extremely sad when

Pauline ended up describing herself a “prisoner” of 24/7 care against her will for the last three years of her life. A conservator was making decisions that Pauline didn’t approve. The freespirited artist was stripped of her free will, and it was agonizing for her. A conservator can be assigned by probate court when a person has no family to care for him or her or when the family appears abusive. For example, if an administrator of an assisted-living facility suspects abuse, he or she may call social services and the process begins to legally protect the senior. In Pauline’s case, the San Francisco court where she lived assigned a “conservator of person and estate” when long-lost family members appeared to want to take money from her. The court ruled she was subject to undue influence, and the assignment of a conservator was meant to protect Pauline from losing her life’s savings. Unfortunately, the cure turned out to be worse than the original problem. Pauline’s conservator may have protected the estate, but she took away Pauline’s right to choose where and how to live. She even chose not to provide medical care for Pauline after a stroke. And this was a private fiduciary, one with a good reputation, who charged a significant fee for every minute of her time. I tried to intervene. Pauline begged me to help her move away from her conservator’s choice of residence. I notified the court investigator that my friend’s wishes were being denied. While searching for the most appropriate assisted-living situation in the Los Altos area, I met an amazing woman. It turned out that Sandra Wallace, a professional placement specialist with

Insight Memory Care Choices who represents individuals free of charge, became a fierce advocate for Pauline. Sandra drew on her past experience as an executive director of a retirement facility to help find an ideal community that Pauline’s lawyer later approved. Any rational soul would have thought Pauline should have the care and residence she wanted. The court appointed a lawyer to represent Pauline. He found the conservator to be acting against Pauline’s wishes. The lawyer petitioned the court to allow Pauline to move. Sadly, the power of the legal authority granted to conservators in California, along with the conservator’s resistance to our efforts, prevented us from moving Pauline to a peaceful home. She died on the day the court was to hear her petition to move. I learned how vitally important it is to consider how we want to live our final years and make arrangements before we need them. It is critical you make your wishes known, especially if you have no family to care for you. Having a sizable nest egg doesn’t necessarily protect you from all the vagaries of growing old. You can appoint a trusted younger friend to be your conservator should the need arise. A short visit to a lawyer will help ensure that your wishes are documented in a legally binding manner. Pauline’s experience taught me to speak while I have the capacity about how I wish to spend my last precious years. For more information on Insight Memory Care Choices, call 208-8809, e-mail insight. sandra@gmail.com or visit www. InsightMemoryCareChoices.com. Davy Davidson is a Los Altos Hills resident.

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Food & Wine St. Patrick s Day treats A bit o’ the Baileys sweetens the deal By Elliott Burr Town Crier Staff Writer

t. Patrick’s Day evokes images of shamrocks, leprechauns and four-leaf clovers. It’s also a chance to get your green on and drain the local bar of its Irish libations, including that March 17 staple, Baileys Irish Cream. A traditional Irish dinner might feature a menu of corned beef and cabbage, soda bread and some form of that Celtic staple, the potato. To finish off the holiday meal, think beyond Shamrock Shake and bake a Baileysenhanced treat to accompany your Irish coffee and Blarneyfilled tales. In addition to its inebriatory qualities, Baileys Irish Cream, an Irish-whiskey-and-cream-based liqueur produced by Gibley’s of Ireland, offers a tasty zip to homemade desserts. It’s a delicious flavoring for an after-dinner coffee, and it blends well in Bundt cake, chocolate-chip cookies and pecan muffins. Adding a half-cup of Baileys straight from the bottle infuses whatever you’re making with a rich, milky, earthy-sweet nuance when you savor the first bite. If you’re on a diet, turn back now – a lot of sugar goes into the following recipes for these little joy nuggets. The patron saint of Ireland would have it no other way. • Bundt cake is an easy and irresistible bake. With an airy yet moist texture, the distinct Baileys’ bouquet offers a finishing touch. The recipe calls for pecans, which offer an interesting complement of texture and crunch within the pillowy bed of Bundt. The optional glaze included in the recipe plasters a sugar-happy coating atop your sugar-happy mountain. When the glaze hardens, it serves as a hard shell for

the puffy cake inside, retaining its melty flavor. Be careful, though. Ejecting a rippling Bundt cake from its pan requires patience, which isn’t something you’ll have loads of after preparing this confection. Wait approximately 45 minutes for the cake to cool before taking it out, otherwise it won’t retain its hallmark shape. And you won’t retain your hallmark sanity. • There’s nothing wrong with the traditional chocolate-chip cookie. But how about adding a little St. Patrick’s Day panache? Go light on the chocolate chips to curb the cocoa and instead add chopped pecans and coconut flakes to the mix to intensify the overall texture and flavor. Adding a splash of Baileys gives the cookies a doughy, squishy feel and highlights their creamy-earthy taste. Round cookies are boring. Grab clumps of cookie dough and plop them on the cookie sheet void of definable structure. The haphazard shapes are the sign of a creative baker, right? Taking the first bite – which for me is akin to running through a foggy meadow of fresh-cut grass on an early spring morning – is best about 30 minutes after they cool and the ingredients have settled. • Fluffy muffins laced with Baileys are a morning delight, an ideal midafternoon snack or a sweet nightcap to an evening meal. I like making these morsels smaller than the average muffin so that I can knock back a dozen or so in one sitting without flinching. That, to me, is worth more than a pot o’ gold. What’s your best Baileys brainstorm? Send concoctions to elliottb@latc.com and we’ll publish the best ones in the next Food & Wine section, April 14. See TREATS, Page 34

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A Baileys Irish Cream-infused Bundt cake, top, is a fluffy and moist treat ideal for St. Patrick’s Day. Adding Baileys to muffin batter, above left, provides a tasty, bite-size morsel rich with flavor, above center. Mixing in coconut flakes and Baileys gives your chocolate-chip cookies a little pizzazz, above right. March 10, 2010/ Los Altos Town Crier / Page 33

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Preheat oven to 375 F. Microwave butter for 7 seconds. Mix with sugar until creamed. Add egg, vanilla and Baileys and blend well. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt and gradually add to sugar/butter mixture. Add chocolate chips, coconut and pecans. Place dough spoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

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Preheat oven to 350 F and lightly grease muffin tin. Sift together flour and baking powder in large bowl. Stir in sugar and create a well in middle. Grind coffee beans and brew a cup of coffee. In separate bowl, whisk melted butter, Baileys, milk and eggs. Mix in cup of coffee. Pour mixture into well within dry ingredients and fold mixture together to give proper muffin texture. Stir to mix properly. Dribble mixture into muffin tin, filling each about halfway. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Makes approximately 1 dozen.

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ore often than not, the wine tastings I participate in feature esoteric wines that are often misunderstood, hard to find and, if located, very expensive. A recent luncheon and tasting was different, as the specified wines were New Zealand and Australian Sauvignon Blancs, all reasonable and available. The Clement Monterey hotel, a newly constructed InterContinental property on Cannery Row next to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, hosted the event. Lunch was served in the C restaurant, where every table features an ocean view. Executive Chef Jerry Regester made a concerted effort to ensure that all the courses paired well with the wine of the day. His gourmet cuisine worked beautifully with the accompanying flights of wine. His smoked pork loin with Tuscan kale, cured lemon and tuna aioli put to rest any claims that white wine doesn’t go well with pork. The next course of ricotta gnocchi with sun-dried peaches and a porcini sauce was out of this world, and the best gnocchi I have ever had. Following was grilled Hawaiian swordfish, a cheese course and a black-truffle cheesecake. I have never had a truffle cheesecake, but it blended with the slightly herbaceous and earthy wines with which it was served. The brown-bag event featured 14 wines, 13 from New Zealand. The Australian entry did not fare well and was the only one priced under $10. The New Zealand wines were all in the $14-$17 range, except for the three Cloudy Bays that usually sell in the mid-$20s. Some wines were from the 2009 vintage, but one should not be concerned about their being too young – it would be like a 2008 here, because their seasons are opposite ours. Young was not a problem, but old certainly was.

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A 2009 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, a white wine from New Zealand, above and below, pairs well with pork, despite naysayers’ opinions.

Enjoy the best meals of the season. A 1998 Cloudy Bay was totally gone, and a 2007 was tired. The 2009 Cloudy Bay was decent. The lesson here is that this varietal is fresh, crisp and fruity when released and does not need any bottle aging. The winner was St. Clair’s 2009 Pioneer Block 1. I found it to have a long, lingering finish with notes of minerality and not much of the typical grassy flavors many wines of this varietal often possess. I rated it No. 1. That good old standby, Kim Crawford, was second. Year in and year out they do a great job. The 2008 was crisp, with great citrus aromas and flavors – a delight with seafood. Ata Rangi came in third, and the 2009 vintage had great balance and a tiny bit of old oak to calm it down a bit. My favorite Stoneleigh tied for fourth. It was a nicely balanced combination of citrus flavors with great intensity, resulting from an unusually slow growing season. The other wines tied for fourth were the previously mentioned ’09 Cloudy Bay and the ’08 Nobilo Icon. This Marlborough effort had hints of pineapple and lemon on the nose, but for my

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hough a winter fruit, lemon has the remarkable ability to make things feel like spring, and nothing captures the cheerful essence of lemon better than homemade lemon curd, with its unabashed buttercup yellowness and its brightness and clarity of flavor. In my experience, a few factors can deter people from making this sweet, tart cream. First is a lack of familiarity. Fruit curds, like marmalades, draw more from British than American food mores. The name itself, with its association to the creamy stuff of cheese-making, compounds the feeling of foreignness. As it turns out, the languages of the dairy and fruit worlds overlap exactly in that zone where we tamper with – by concentrating – raw products to turn them into something singularly delicious. Hence fruit butters, fruit curds and fruit “cheeses.” The word “curd,” then, simply indicates how thick and creamy this lemon concoction should feel under your knife as you spread a lovely dollop on morning toast. For those with visions of breakfast spreads, a final hurdle might be the business of the double boiler. But the logistics are actually quite simple (you can easily improvise by nesting a metal bowl over a pot) – and the result is quite magical. Whisked eggs transform a mixture of lemon and sugar into something voluminous and silkysmooth through their emulsifying properties. The mixture turns custardy, then forms shiny peaks as it cools. Lemon curd’s tart-sweet taste pairs beautifully with a number of foods. As breakfast fare, it adds zest and zing to toast, waffles or pancakes, and conspires with ricotta to make an exceptional crepe filling. The eternal lemonblueberry affinity applies here as well: Lemon curd is delicious with blueberry scones, blueberry

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With spring right around the corner, the flavor of tangy lemon curd, above and below, fits nicely with the season. pancakes, blueberry anything. For tea-time or dessert, a touch of lemon curd brings to life chiffon, angel or sponge cake, or simple shortbread cookies. Its striking color makes it a good candidate for parfaits, swirled with yogurt or ricotta and topped with pistachios, crushed gingersnaps or raspberries. And to extend the options even more, it’s possible to make curds from other fruits: blood orange, grapefruit, pomegranate and passion fruit,

for example. Lemon curd will keep, refrigerated, for several weeks – but it rarely lasts that long.

Lemon curd · 2/3 cup sugar · 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest · 3 eggs and 4 egg yolks · 3/4 cup lemon juice · 2 tablespoons butter* Combine lemon zest and sugar in food processor or with mortar and pestle. Transfer to double boiler (or bowl over pot of boiling water), add eggs and whisk until sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice and whisk until it has consistency of thick custard (several minutes). Remove from heat and add butter. If curd is grainy at all from egg, strain it. To stop cooking, place it in ice bath, and stir occasionally until it has cooled. Refrigerate. * Butter adds richness, but, to me, masks the lemony brightness a bit – I like to use a little less than most recipes.

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he 16th annual Silicon Valley Prayer Breakfast is scheduled 7-8:30 a.m. March 31 at the Crowne Plaza CabaĂąa, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. The breakfast, which originated through the efforts of Los Altos residents, features Christian leaders offering their testimonies on the power of faith and prayer as vital elements of a meaningful and vibrant life. Speakers include Joe Ehrmann, a coach, community leader and former professional football player, and Tim Borland, president of Race for Good. Ehrmann and Borland will speak on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life,â&#x20AC;? drawing from their personal experiences and commitments to making a difference in the lives of others. Several other Silicon Valley government and business leaders are scheduled to participate. Ehrmann played professional football for the Baltimore Colts

for 13 years and received the Coltsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Man of the Year award. Parade Magazine named him the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most Important Coach in Americaâ&#x20AC;? due Ehrmann to his efforts to change the culture of sports, and the Institute for International Sports honored him as one of its 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America. For his work in improving the well-being of children by helping fathers become more responsible to their families, he received the National Fatherhood Initiativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Man of the Year Award. He is the subject of the New York Times best-seller â&#x20AC;&#x153;Season of Lifeâ&#x20AC;? (Simon & Schuster, 2004) by Jeffrey Marx. Ehrmann, with his wife, Paula, a psychotherapist, co-founded The Door, an inner-city, community-based ministry that addresses issues of poverty, systemic racism and social justice, and Building Men and Women for Others. Borland leads Race for Good in its mission to mobilize people

and transform lives by connecting individuals to causes through a network of fitness-driven programs and events. His life mission is Borland to advocate for children in need by using his gift in endurance running. In 2007, Borland ran 63 marathons (26.2 miles each) in 63

t. William Parish has scheduled its annual Adult Education speaker series during Lent. A Lenten soup supper is served at 6 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. â&#x20AC;˘ Today â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Father Timothy Kidney, parish administrator at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Mountain View, is scheduled to discuss his missionary work in Jamaica. Bishop Charles Dufour of Montego Bay, Jamaica, visited the Diocese of San Jose and asked for volunteers to train leaders for the church in

Jamaica. Kidney answered the call. â&#x20AC;˘ March 17 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones, senior minister at First Unitarian Church of San Jose, will speak on the teachings of the Unitarian Church. She will discuss the history of the Unitarian faith, its connection to the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding founders (Jefferson, Adams and Franklin were all Unitarians) and the Unitarian message for the future. St. William Parish is located at 611 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos. For more information, visit www.stwcc.org.

Seeking â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Perspectivesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

he Town Crier invites pastors throughout the local faith community to submit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Perspectivesâ&#x20AC;? for our Spiritual Life section. The pieces could reflect recent sermons or comment on events of the day. They should be no longer than 500 words. To submit a piece or for more information, call Editor Bruce Barton at 948-9000, ext. 301, or e-mail bruceb@latc.com.

dent and chairman of the Silicon Valley Prayer Breakfast Steering Committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This event promises to be one of the best and offers encouragement, inspiration and opportunities to network for those who attend.â&#x20AC;? The Silicon Valley Prayer Breakfast (formerly the Los Altos Prayer Breakfast) is not a fundraiser, nor is it associated with a particular church or denomination. Tickets are $35 per person, $350 for a table of 10. For more information, visit www.svpb.net.

Religious Directory To list your Religious Organization call Elaine in classiďŹ eds @ 650-948-9000 x308 Family Friends Faith Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Important. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who we are.

Please join us in welcoming our new pastor Timothy Boyer Biblically based Sermons, Sunday Bible Study: 9 AM Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 AM

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Sunday Service 10 to 11 am Sunday School 10 to 11 am Wednesday Meeting 7:30 to 8:30 pm

First Presbyterian Church

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St. William sponsors adult ed speaker series during Lent Town Crier Report

consecutive days in 63 different communities to aid the work of the A-T Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Project in its fight for a cure to fatal childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease ataxia telangiectasia, a neurological disorder that causes degeneration in the part of the brain that controls motor movements and speech. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are delighted to have such inspiring speakers at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event to learn about how they are using their talents and abilities to influence their communities and advocate for those in need,â&#x20AC;? said Skip Vaccarello, Los Altos resi-

Worship & Sunday School 1st Breakfast@Union Breakfast: 8:00am / Worship: 8:15am 2nd Breakfast@Union Breakfast: 9:30am / Worship: 9:45am Spiritual Formation / Sunday School 9:45am / All ages Worship: 11:00am / Fellowship at Noon 858 University Ave. (650) 948-4361 â&#x20AC;˘ www.unionpc.org

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Saturday Services 10:00 am & 11:00 am

611 S. El Monte Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022 650-559-2080

Wednesday Study Groups 10:00am & 7:00 pm

Rev. Joseph Benedict, Pastor Liturgies: Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00, 10:45 A & 5:00 PM www.stwcc.org

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473 Lincoln Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022 (650) 948-2158 Rev. Larry P. Percell, Pastor

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Stepping Out

Traveling film fest comes to Los Altos this weekend

Making ‘Margaritas’

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TheatreWorks’ West Coast debut of new comedy opens Saturday

he Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is scheduled to stop in Los Altos this weekend. Screenings of award-winning films from the 2009 Banff Mountain Film Festival are scheduled 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Los Altos High School’s Eagle Theater, 201 Almond Ave. In its 34th year, the interna-

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heatreWorks presents the West Coast premiere of the new comedy “Sunsets and Margaritas” today through April 4 at the Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Written by José Cruz González. “Sunsets” is the story of faint-hearted Gregorio, who takes on his father, the macho and slightly senile Papa Calendario, with some assistance from a few heavenly apparitions. The cast features Daniel Valdez and Roxanne Carrasco. Amy Gonzalez directs. Gregorio has his hands full with his overly assimilated family. So when his father Calendario crashes his cherished Cadillac through the wall of his restaurant, it’s pretty clear that it’s time to settle papa into a senior living center. But is it just Papa Calendario, or is Gregorio’s whole family spinning out of control? Playwright González has written many plays rooted in Latino culture and magical realism. Born to migrant workers in the Southern California town of Calexico, González said he learned at a young age how to tap into the vast world of his imagination. Previews are scheduled 8 p.m. today through Fri-

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Daniel Valdez plays Papa Calendario in the new comedy “Sunsets and Margaritas.” day. Opening night is set for 8 p.m. Saturday. Future shows are slated 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays. For tickets ($27-$62) and information, call 4631960 or visit www.theatreworks.org.

Local violinist to perform with Silicon Valley Symphony Friday & Saturday Town Crier Report

iolinist Stephen Waarts of Los Altos is scheduled to perform with the Silicon Valley Symphony in its two “Return of the Prodigy” concerts this weekend in Menlo Park and Los Gatos.

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Waarts, 13, is slated to join the symphony 7:30 p.m. Friday at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 330 Ravenswood Ave., Menlo Park, and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos, 16575 Shannon Road. He

will perform the Brahms Violin Concerto in D. The program also includes works by Beethoven, Dvorak and Rossini. For tickets ($15-$20) and more information, visit www.siliconvalleysymphony.net.

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3 Business & Real Estate

Moving out to move it on up Coldwell refocuses services on broader buyers’ spectrum

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From the small home on the left to the expansive digs on the right, cashing in to move up in the real estate market can make financial sense. Coldwell Banker has agents who specialize in assisting people with changing housing needs. Town Crier Report

o take advantage of improving values in the upper end of the housing market, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has launched a new marketing program to support consumers interested in upgrading to a larger home. After test marketing the move-up initiative in the Sacramento and Lake Tahoe markets last year, Coldwell Banker officials decided to expand the program throughout Northern California. Each of Coldwell’s 61 offices will have eight to 12 agents specializing in working with move-up buyers. The agents – “move-up marketers” – will receive specialized training and devote more than half of each week to the special consumer niche. The agents will deploy online and direct-mail marketing programs, supported with a variety of marketing tools and channels. Rick Turley, Coldwell’s San Francisco Bay Area president, said the new program addresses an important – but often overlooked – segment of the housing market, which has focused so much attention on first-time buyers in recent months. “Many existing homeowners have seen their

Transactions

Obituaries Datebook Classified Wednesday, March 10, 2010 400 Orange Avenue, M. Pham to Larson Trust for $1,660,000

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4388 El Camino Real #319, Los Altos West to J. Chang for $620,000 1919 Helen Court, Zenkere Trust to J. Jiang for $1,268,000 1135 Lisa Lane, D. Fiore to C. & S. Chien for $2,097,500 1670 Oak Avenue, Rickert Trust to M. & Y. Romm for $1,270,000

854 Avery Drive, Plymouth Colony to K. Au for $662,500 163 Jasmine Court, S. Peng to S. & S. Maheshwari for $615,000 1344 Lloyd Way, R. & S. Culazzo to S. & T. Jandial for $1,175,000 325 Serra San Bruno, P. Karuppannan to A. Abadi for See TRANSACTIONS, Page 42

housing needs change, whether they’ve outgrown their small, starter home or need to move for work or simply want to move to a new neighborhood or city,” he said. “But a lot of consumers have held off out of fear that the soft housing market would make trading up difficult, if not impossible. The surprising fact is that this may actually be the best time to move up – precisely because of the housing slowdown.” Although existing, entry-level homes may not sell for as much today as they would have at the height of the market a couple years ago, homeowners may discover that the math works in their favor when they move up to a more expensive property. The prices of larger, more expensive homes have generally dropped even more – in some cases, much more – than entry-level properties. “What homeowners are starting to realize is that the difference between their existing home and the larger one they have been eyeing is probably much less of a step up than they thought,” Turley said. For example, if a homeowner’s current See MOVING, Page 42

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Business & Real Estate MOVING From Page 41

property has declined 20 percent from its peak of $600,000, then he or she may net $120,000 less when it comes time to sell. But at the same time, a home that was $1 million at its peak may be on sale for $800,000, or $200,000 less, putting move-up buyers ahead of the game when they trade up. Although home values have generally dropped in recent years,

consumers who have lived in their homes for more than four or five years have likely built up significant equity that can be used to buy a larger home. In addition, demand for entry-level homes has been high, making it easier to sell their existing property to move up. Homeowners interested in trading up to a larger property aren’t the only ones capitalizing on the market dynamics, Turley said. In addition, some consumers are taking equity out of their homes to purchase new homes

at rock-bottom prices and then renting out their existing properties. “Between lower prices in the upper end of the market and near historical low interest rates, there are outstanding opportunities right now for people thinking about trading up,” Turley said. Local Coldwell brokerage offices participating in the new moveup program include Los Altos, San Mateo, Saratoga and Los Gatos. For more information, call 948-0456 or visit www.californiamoves.com.

TRANSACTIONS From Page 41

$760,000 509 Sierra Vista Avenue #10, K. Carlson to K. Vorlick for $485,000 500 West Middlefield Road #182, W. Heslop to A. Louria for $270,000

Overall Los Altos Total sales: 5 Highest sale: $2,097,500 Lowest sale: $620,000 Average sale: $1,383,100 Mountain View Total sales: 6 Highest sale: $1,175,000 Lowest sale: $270,000 Average sale: $661,250

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3029 Country Club Court, Palo Alto Located on approximately .74 of an acre of level land, this quiet park-like property is just down the street from the prestigious Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club. Surrounding the well-maintained, traditionally styled home are flourishing grounds with towering trees, level lawns, and a spacious terrace – perfect for recreation and entertaining. The twolevel design has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms with approximately 2,881 square feet. Hardwood flooring, crown moldings, and plantation shutters add classic design touches. This exceptional property also offers access to Palo Alto’s top-rated schools.

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• 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms • Elegant living room with gas-log fireplace plus formal dining room • Tremendous gourmet kitchen w/top-of-the-line Thermador & Wolf appliances • Sunny casual dining area with a built-in desk station • Inviting family room with surround sound & gas-log fireplace • The bedrooms are comprised of a lovely master suite, a secondary suite, plus two bedrooms serviced by a hall bath • Attached two-car garage plus off-street parking • Lush rear grounds with level lawn, a towering oak for shade, verdant perimeter foliage for privacy, & large slate dining terrace with a built-in barbecue center • Approximately 3,261 square feet of living space • Approximately 11,232 square foot lot • Excellent location just moments to the Village • Top-rated local schools (buyer to confirm enrollment) Offered at $2,798,000 apr.com | MENLO PARK 1550 El Camino Real, Suite 100 650.462.1111

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LOS ALTOS HILLS

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1 SOLD, ONLY 2 LOTS LEFT! PRICE UPON REQUEST Subdivision w/ plans for 3 luxurious estates. Lot#1 SOLD, Lot #2- 1.04 acres MFA 5,922 sq.ft. MDA 14,835 sq.ft.. Lot #3- knoll-top setting w/views 1.07 acres, MFA 5,861sq.ft. MDA 13,926 sq.ft..

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27391 Altamont Road Los Altos Hills First time offered for sale! Build your dream home on this prime Los Altos Hills lot with views spanning from the bay to the verdant hills. The mostly level, approximately 1.39 acre lot offers a generous maximum development area (MDA) of 19,066 square feet and a maximum floor area (MFA) of 7,770 square feet at grade or above, plus a potential lower level below grade for media center, exercising room, etc. Conceptual sketches available for viewing. A serene and peaceful location with top rated Los Altos schools.

Offered at $3,600,000

1395 Grant Court, Los Altos TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE. From the gracious facade to the charming interior, enjoy the welcoming curb appeal of this fine residence. Enviably located on an over 10,000 square feet lot at the end of a private cul-de-sac, this four bedroom, two and one half bath home flows naturally throughout approximately 3,063 square feet of living space. Filled with light and quality finished details, the gracious design features generous formal and casual rooms with three fireplaces, a gourmet chef’s kitchen and a dedicated office. The family room is warm and inviting, surrounded by light and french doors that transition to the inviting outdoor retreat. Outside, the pool, built-in barbeque and gardens await entertainment at its best.

Offered at $1,995,000 www.1395grantcourt.com

www.27391altamont.com

JUDY BOGARD-TANIGAMI & SHERI HUGHES www.JudyandSheri.com

(650) 209-1603 • (650) 209-1608 judybogard@aol.com • shughes@apr.com March 10, 2010 Los Altos Town Crier / Page 47

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21161 Canyon Oak Way

$2,788,000

4BR/4+BA Oak Valley’s ﬁnest custom estate home set on approx. 20,800 s.f. lot w/ beautiful views. Dramatic foyer, gracious LR, formal DR, chef’s kitchen w/ granite opens to grand sized FR. Elegant mstr suite w/ views. Enjoy: ofﬁce area, 3 frplcs, 2 lrg courtyards.

Cindy Mattison & Karen Scheel 650.917.4305, 650.917.4257 cmattison@cbnorcal.com kscheel@cbnorcal.com

2BR/2BA Wonderful Investment Property

Great Opportunity!

Downtown Los Altos Gem

$849,000 MOUNTAIN VIEW

LOS ALTOS

$899,000 LOS ALTOS

3BR/2.5BA What a FIND!

3BR/1.5BA

$1,479,000 LOS ALTOS

$1,599,000

Newer condo for 55+ years. Grnt kit, lrg mstr, travertine Located in desirable Monta Loma neighborhood of Mtn Le Coeur De La Ville 2-level town hm. Formal entry. Gour- Idyllic private location w/ gorgeous views! 20,000 sq ft lot, baths, inside lndry. Secure w/ congenial activities, elevators, View. Hrdwd flrs, random plank red oak thruout. New met kit. LR w/ stone frplc. Private patio. High ceilings. Hrd- Charming hm. Hrdwd flrs, frplc, nice grounds. Wonderful pool, spa, exercise rm, & daily brkfst. 650.941.7040 dual-pane wndws, plantation shutters, paneled doors. wd flrs. Secure 2-car undrgrd prkng. 650.941.7040 opportunity to build your dream house 650.941.7040 650.941.7040

955 Addison Avenue

$1,275,000

2BR/2BA Beautifully remodeled, well-maintained Spanish Mediterranean home w/ open, sunny floorplan. Lots of windows & plantation shutters, hdwd flrs, stainless steel appliances. Completely remodeled bathrooms w/ travertine floors & stone-tiled walls. Perfect location.

Jim Galli 650.941.7040 jgalli@cbnorcal.com

Lg Beautiful Hm w/ Amazing Vws

LOS GATOS

$2,199,000

Nearly New! Almost completely rebuilt in 2005,this beautiful & spacious home w/ofﬁce offers California living at its best.Library.Lrg frml entry LR w/frplc.The granite-ﬁnished chef’s Kit. w/center island includes high-end appliances,lrg eating area.

Hannelore Blanchard 650.917.4209 hblanchard@cbnorcal.com

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12374 Melody Lane

$2,695,000

Vicki Geers 650.917.7983 vicki.geers@cbnorcal.com

$2,395,000 LOS ALTOS HILLS

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650.917.7995 kim.copher@cbnorcal.com

$3,649,000

SANTA CLARA

STUNNING NEW HOME-15K LOT $3,988,000 5BR/5.5BA French country home presents classic elegance & modern functionality,w/energy efﬁcient features that allow for an environmentally friendly lifestyle. 650.941.7040 WEST LOS ALTOS ELEGANCE $1,528,000 4BR/2.5BA Harmony & good design. Remodeled & close to downtown Los Altos. Lg 11,465 sf lot. Sep FR w/wet bar. Excellent schools. 2 car gar. Backyard w/ pool. 650.325.6161 EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY $1,498,000 3BR/2BA Build your dream home or ﬁx/remodel this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Country Ranch on large view-lot near downtown. Quiet and private with Bay-mountain vistas. 650.325.6161 IDEAL LOS ALTOS STARTER $1,299.950 3BR/2.5BA Approx. 2,187 sq.ft. renovated and expanded throughout. Excellent schools: Loyola Elementary, Black Middle School, Mountain View High! Don’t miss this one! 650.969.5211

WOODSPRING CONDO $568,000 2BR/2BA Located near the Los Altos/Cupertino border, this condo is conveniently located close to shops and restaurants. 650.941.7040 LUXURY 1ST LEVEL END-UNIT $548,888 2BR/2BA Condo in the heart of Cupertino.The largest condo unit at the Travigne Villas,2 BD,full baths.Liv Rm/Dining Rm combo is elegant w/high ceilings. 650.941.7040 EXCELLENT CUPERTINO SCHLS $399,950 1BR/1BA 871 square-foot condo. New carpet, some newer windows, tile ﬂoors, air-conditioning, and garage with opener and manual keypad. Low HOA dues. 650.941.7040 DOWNSTAIR 1 LEVEL CONDO $289,000 1BR/1BA W/priv. yrd & deck*Rm for BBQ & gardening*Top Cprtno schls-Lynbrook Hi/Miller/Blue Hills*New Paint*Spacious LR & dinning area*Inside lndry. 650.941.7040

VERY SPACIOUS TOWNHOME $718,000 2BR/2.5BA Sun drenched End Unit that has LG LR w/ FP,a sep. DR & eat-in kit.LG Bck Yrd & expansive Decks. Elegant mstr ste w/vaulted ceiling & bonus Loft/ofﬁce. 650.948.0456 WALK TO DOWNTOWN MT VIEW! $649,000 3BR/2BA Kit rmdld w/cherry cab.High ceilings in LR & mstr bdrm.Inside lndry.Near cal train,light rail & Stevens crk trail.Lots of xtra storage. 650.941.7040

WELCOME HOME $535,000 2BR/2.5BA Warm and inviting town home boasts 2 spacious master suites, picturesque rear patio and attached two car garage. 650.941.7040

LOS ALTOS HILLS

COMMERCIAL OFFICE CONDO $225,000 Desirable Monte Vista location. Unit includes 2 ofﬁces, reception area and restroom. Ofﬁce furniture and phone system included. 650.941.7040

STUNNING MEDITERRANEAN $3,150,000 6BR/4BA Minutes to the Village w/ views of the Bay and Hills. Gourmet kitchen. Theater & wine cave. Understated luxury outside & designer interior. 650.948.0456 SPACIOUS HOME $2,599,000 4BR/3BA In a beautifully natural & priv.setting on one of the nicest streets in Los Altos Hills.Expansive Master Suite.Sunny,sparkling pool w/spa & waterfall. 650.941.7040

HALF MOON BAY CLOSER THAN YOU THINK $1,599,000 5BR/3.5BA Come hm to paradise on the Coast.This Ocean Colony hm has over 4700 sq.ft. of luxury living. This residence is located on a cul-de-sac. 650.941.7040

HEALDSBURG YOUR NEW LIFESTYLE AWAITS $1,995,000 5BR/4BA Minutes from Healdsburg’s Trendy Town Plaza & World Famous Wineries your new lifestyle awaits! 650.941.7040

LOS GATOS ELEGANT END UNIT TWN HM $550,000 3BR/2.5BA W/2 car garage.This hm offers a well lighted living space,lrg Kit w/newer appliances.It has a front yrd,& a bckyrd.Platation style shutters. 650.941.7040

MOUNTAIN VIEW

WONDERFUL UPDATED 1 LEVEL $575,000 2BR/2BA Condo on the 2nd ﬂr overlooks the courtyard.New wood ﬂrs grace the living/dining area & the foyer,kitchen & baths have been updated w/marble tile. 650.941.7040

LOT CLR & READY TO BUILD $1,080,000 4BR/3BA List price reﬂects Hm being built by owner/ builder as approved by the city.Permits in place.Plans for a Gorgs meditteranean-style Hm w/Grt Rm concept. 650.941.7040 ELEGANT, LIGHT FILLED $879,900 4BR/2.5BA Contemporary home w/high ceilings.Updtd w/ slate & bamboo ﬂrs;fam rm kit,inside lndry,2 car attchd gar & off-street guest parking.LA high school. 650.941.7040

650.948.0456

Los Altos San Antonio

CUPERTINO Kim Copher

$3,299,000 LOS ALTOS

MOUNTAIN VIEW

NESTLED IN PLEASANT VLLY $1,195,000 Region of Aptos this 16 acre parcel presents the perfect location to build the estate of your dreams.Ideal for either a vineyrd or equestrian estate. 650.941.7040

$799,000

4BR/3.5BA

CUPERTINO

CORRALITOS

2BR/2.5BA Coming Soon! Downtown Mtn.View beauty w/ original owner shows like new! Stunning contemporary single-family home just a few blocks from Castro Street, CalTrain & parks. Immaculate, move-in condition, light & bright dble pane wndws, cathedral ceilings, hdwd ﬂrs, private patio/yard & one car garage! Open Sat & Sun 3/13 & 3/14. Don’t miss it!

$2,650,000 LOS ALTOS HILLS

6BR/4.5BA Historic Home

LOS ALTOS

EXCITING & UPDATED HOME $2,350,000 4BR/4BA With tree top views! Ideal for entertaining & California living! In a natural wooded 2 acres. Features soaring ceilings crowned by 22 skylights. 650.941.7040

MOUNTAIN VIEW

5BR/4.5BA Elegant Contemporary

4BR/4.5BA Spacious Los Altos Hills

GET SWEPT AWAY! $3,250,000 7BR/6.5BA This elegant home will impress even the most discriminating tastes. Exquisite touches throughout. Spacious master suite w/ sitting room. 650.941.7040

5BR/4BA Nature lover’s dream! Rare! Over 5,000 newly remodeled at the end of a cul de sac on over one acre! Glass ceilings, walls & skylights bring the outdoor in! Ornamental pond, acres of hilly woods & dozens of oak trees. Recreation/sun room. Great Palo Alto schools!

207 Palmita Place

650.917.8270 dthordarson@cbnorcal.com

3864 Corina Way

$1,095,000

Prime vacant lot located on secluded cul-de-sac. Convenient to groceries, neighborhood parks, library, coffee, restaurants, and top Palo Alto Schools.

Anne Ward 650.917.7727 award@cbnorcal.com

An upper-level mstr ste is a lavish retreat w/ a separate sit- This beatifully remodeled Los Altos Hills home has much Nestled on a private road in the hills. This custom hm Enjoys Mills Act beneﬁts. Classic Farnsworth hm in the ting area, pass-through frplc, huge spa bath w/ jacuzzi tub & to offer with separate 1BR/1BA apartment, stable, aviary & has sweeping vws of the valley & rolling hills below. heart of Los Altos, built in 1895 & beautifully restored & 650.941.7040 650.941.7040 updated. walk-in closet & priv. balcony. 650.941.7040 Palo Alto schools. 650.941.7040

LOS ALTOS

311 Cuesta Avenue

Dora Thordarson

PALO ALTO

LOS ALTOS

26 Pasa Robles Avenue

$3,980,000

6BR/5.5BA Exquisite 2 story 8 yrs new custom built home designed by Roger Kohler in prestigious Crescent Park. High end ﬁnishes throughout & many amenities. Lrg chef’s gourmet kit w/ adjoining FR w/frplc. Inviting mstr suite w/ steam shower & jacuzzi tub.

Los Altos First Street

FIRST FLOOR END UNIT $400,000 2BR/1BA Overlooking lawn area.Completely updated,kitchen cabinets w/granite counters,stainless steel appliances.Updated bathroom w/granite counter. 650.941.7040 DESIRABLE CONDO $380,000 2BR/2BA 1st ﬂr condo in a cul-de-sac.Kit w/free standing oven/range combo.Spacious LR w/wd laminate ﬂr,wd burning FP.Mstr Ste w/LG picture wndw. 650.948.0456 IMMACULATE! MOVE IN READY $309,000 2BR/2BA Unit w/private patio overlooking expansive park. Bright kit w/granite, new appliances, light cabinets. Complex w/pool, sauna excercise rm & greenbelt. 650.948.0456 UPDATED TOP LEVEL CONDO $309,000 1BR/1BA Gorgeous top level condo ~ Updated kitchen with granite counter, newer appliances ~ New carpet and paint. 650.948.0456

SANTA CRUZ EXPANSIVE AND DRAMATIC $12,995,000 4BR/4 full BA + 3 half This Montana Timber framed Estate & Equestrian facility is nestled on 80 spectacular acres in the Pleasant Vlly. 650.941.7040

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506 Warren Road

$2,695,000

5BR/4BA Magniﬁcent quality home on a beautiful winding road in the heart of San Mateo Park, this romantic residence blends Tuscany’s warmth and Santa Fe’s artistry. Highest quality custom construction w/ beautiful details throughout. www.506warrenrd.com.

Yasemin Richardson 650.917.4321 www.yaseminrichardson.com

SUNNYVALE

SARATOGA FABULOUS FAMILY HOME $2,498,000 5BR/4BA 4,168 sf interior spread over more than 1/2 an acre in a cul de sac adjacent to Calabazas Creek.Lush landscaping & entertainment spaces w/ patios,lawn. 650.941.7040

SUNNVALE

PALO ALTO DESIRABLE ROSEWALK HOME $758,000 2BR/2.5BA This inviting townhouse is centrally located.A bright & open living rm has vaulted ceilings,gas frplc & oversized wndws.The mstr ste has high ceilings. 650.941.7040

SAN CARLOS RESTAURANT BUILDING $759,000 Freestanding corner restaurant building w/great wndw line.Flr approx. 1,000 plus 200 sq.ft patio for outside sitting.Parking & yrd in the rear. 650.948.0456

SAN JOSE BEYOND COMPARE $699,000 4BR/2BA Charm & Tranquility describe this updated home close to Santana Row. Enchanting rear yard-ideal for entertaining. 650.941.7040 2300 SQUARE FEET $479,000 3BR/1.5BA You will not ﬁnd this square footage for this price!2 bdrms + a bonus rm dwnstrs & an 860 sft bdrm w/ walk in closet up stairs. 650.941.7040

650.941.7040

BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOME $433,985 3BR/1.5BA Overlooking park-like area with swimming pool and mature trees. New carpet & paint. Spacious Master Bdrm w/ mirror closet doors and private deck. 650.948.0456

SAN MATEO ING

DESIRABLE HOMESTEAD HIGH $950,000 3BR/2BA Rich in features! big updt kit, sep fam rmliv rm- din rm, dbl pn win’s, hdwd ﬂrs, new roof, skylites, big prvt yd, desirable schools, easy location! 650.948.0456 CHARMING UPDATED RANCH $685,000 3BR/2BA This well maintained hme has been updated & freshly painted inside.New ﬂoor,cabinets & granite counters grace the kitchen. 650.941.7040

840 Poplar Avenue

$1,099,888

5BR/2.5BA Stunning luxury. Extensive remodel Ditz-Crane home close to schools, park, shopping. Granite kitchen, FR, LR/DR combo. Marble, Brazillian cherry hdwd ﬂoors, newer carpet, newer paint (interior/exterior). In a quiet neighborhood of beautiful homes, tile roof.

Ron & Nasrin Delan 650.941.7040 ron.delan@camoves.com

SUNNYVALE

MUST SEE! GREAT POTENTIAL $629,000 4BR/3BA Must see! Ideal w/Mother in law quarters. 4 bedrooms/3 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms. Enclosed patio area. 2 car attached garage. 650.941.7040 BEAUTIFUL END UNIT TWNHM $619,000 2BR/2.5BA Very spacious,light & bright end unit townhome.2 large mstr suites w/vaulted ceilings & walk in closets.Manicured patio,gas frplc,Cupertino schools. 650.941.7040 AMAZING 1YR SNGL LVL CNDO $498,000 2BR/2BA Lovely single level condo with upgrades throughout.Granite Kit Cntrs w/backsplash & 5 burner gas stove.Upgrded BaRms.Hardwood ﬂooring,berber carpet. 650.941.7040

1270 Ortiz Court

$599,000

3BR/2BA Just listed! Remodeled on quiet 9,975 sq.ft.cul-de-sac lot. Approx 1,486 sq.ft. Spacious granite, eat-in kit. Dual pane wndws. French doors.The yrd is beautiful w/ mature trees/plants & a lrg shaded patio accessible to LR/FR, master & 3rd bedroom. 2 car attached garage.

Mickey Shaevitz 650.947.2266 mshaevitz@cbnorcal.com

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Obituary Notices COLLEEN BANNEN BOYD

NOVEMBER 16, 1939 FEBRUARY 26, 2010 Colleen Boyd, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Los Altos Hills. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Dave, and her three children: Kerry, Rob, his wife, Kim, Steve, his wife, Eleni; three grandchildren: Chloe, Callie Colleen and Porter; sister, Ann Woodbridge, her husband, Brec, and brother, Bill Bannen. In addition to family, she leaves a legion of friends. We will miss Colleenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s zest for life, marvelous sense of humor, and infectious laugh. She led a large life and was universally loved by all who knew her. Colleen was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and attended Marquette University, where she was president of her sorority. After graduation, she drove to Los Angeles where she taught junior high English & History at an inner city school. There she met Dave, the love of her life, and in 1963 they married and moved to San Francisco. They eventually settled in Los Altos Hills in 1978. Colleen volunteered in her childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities and donated her time and philanthropy to the community. She was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church, Fremont Hills Country Club, and Los Altos Golf & Country Club. A skier and golfer, she enjoyed bridge, dominoes, gin rummy, reading, costumes, and playing with her various Apple products. Colleen and Dave traveled extensively, but always took pleasure in sharing their homes in Kauai and Jackson Hole with family and friends. She took great joy in spending time with her three grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Donations in Colleenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to The Jimmy V Foundation (www.jim myv.org).

MYRON â&#x20AC;&#x153;MIKEâ&#x20AC;? LAUNDY MCCONNELL Mike passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2010 with his loved ones by his side. He was born in Green Springs, Ohio on February 18th,1926 and worked in his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grocery store where he met and married his wife of 61 years, Charlotte Hanson. After serving in the Army during WWII, they moved to the desert community of Gabbs, Nevada in 1949 where he worked for the mining company, Basic Refractories. The family moved to Mountain View in 1956 where they raised their five children. He worked in the Microwave Tube Sector as a Purchasing manager at Litton Industries in San Carlos and as a Senior Buyer with Teledyne MEC. Upon retirement, he owned and operated American Hardware in Palo Alto until its closure in 1994. He continued to share his love

for tools and helping people with their improvement projects at Rancho Hardware until 2007. A 60 year member of the Freemasons and Shriners organizations, he was part of the Drum and Bugle Corps participating in the East-West Games at Stanford. Dad was happiest working around the house and spending time with the family while attending his Grandchildrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many spor ting events. He was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte in 2007 and leaves behind his children Pamela McConnell (James Goss), Patricia Nyland, Norman (Jamile) McConnell, Jill (Gary) Dos Santos, James McConnell (Diane Ramelli), his close Sisters-in-law, June (Fred) Clow of Madera, CA and Virginia (Bob) Berlekamp of Green Springs, OH. He will be greatly missed by his 12 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren and 8 Nieces and Nephews. Donations in his honor can be sent to Pathways Hospice. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Christine Westall and Karen Van Gerpen (Gary); grandchildren Austin & Becky Westall and Katrina Van Gerpen. He will be missed by his sister, Dorothy (Miller) Buck and her children, and his adopted family, Rodman Cornell (Karen Drury), Lynn Terzian (Fred), and David Cornell (Barbara), as well as his wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Hannah & Thorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marriage of 56 years created many fond memories like family vacations, and entertaining in their beautiful home. His last 6 years were enriched by his marriage with Barbara. The love they shared was a continual joy to both of them. They attended many functions with Ba rba raâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extended family where Thor loved playing with all the great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Friday March 12, 2010 at 1 PM at the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Sa nt a Cr uz Avenue, Men lo Park. For details contact Spangler Mor t ua r ies (650) 948- 6619 www. spa ng ler mor t u a r y.c om . Memo rial donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula.

THORMUND A MILLER CONNIE BARGEN CUNNINGTON

JULY 14, 1919 FEBRUARY 19, 2010 Thor passed away peacefully at the age of 90. He was born in Pocatello, ID to Roy E. Miller and Lillian Thordarson, and raised in Milwaukee, OR. In 1941 he graduated from Reed College and entered into Officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Candidate School. From 1942-1946 he served in the Navy; first on a mine sweeper in the Atlantic and then on a destroyer in the Pacific. While stationed in New York, he met Hannah Alma Flansburg and married upon his return from the Pacific. After the war he graduated from Columbia Law School (1948). He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad from 1950-1979 finishing his career there as the Vice President and General Counsel. He was instrumental in starting SPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sprint Communication. One highlight in his career was arguing a case for the railroads in front of the Supreme Court in 1967. In 2003 he met and then married Barbara Cornell Singelyn. They moved from Atherton to Los Altos in 2008. Thor was devoted to his community. He was President of the Atherton Civic Interest League and the Holbrook Palmer Park Board. He participated on the Grand Jury of San Mateo, CA, The Kiwanis Club, and The University of California Press. He maintained a close tie with Reed College, serving as a Trustee from 1987 to 2010 and endowing the Thormund Miller & Walter Mintz Chair for Economics in 1996. His family and friends drew inspiration from his dignity, genuine kindness, compelling smile and ethical approach to life. He will be remembered as a gentleman who listened patiently and helped wherever he could. His real talent was guiding friends and associates to find a workable compromise to their disagreements. He is survived by his daughters;

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C o n n ie Ba r ge n C u n n i ng t o n , born September 8, 1929, Rochester, MN, died peacefully in her sleep with her family present on February 22, 2010 in Columbus, OH. She was a resident of Mother Angeline McCror y Manor, Columbus, OH. She is survived by her children, Rick (Sandi) Cunnington, Brad (Patty) Cunnington, Kitty Mooney; grandchildren, Marisol, Lisa, Buddy, Robert, Megan, Tyler, Ali and Brian; greatgrandchildren, Jacob and Sophia. Preceded in death by parents Ruth and Jacob Bargen, sisters Ruthie, Virginia, Tess and Loretta and brother Bob. A service will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Mother Angeline McCrory Chapel, 5199 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43213. There will be an interment in Rochester, MN in May. Donations may be made to HomeReach Hospice, 3595 Olenta ngy R iver Rd., Columbus, OH 43214.

LUCRETIA â&#x20AC;&#x153;KEEâ&#x20AC;? DAVENPORT Age: 81 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeâ&#x20AC;? Davenport passed away peacefully in Petaluma on February 3, 2010. Loving wife of the late Morton P. MacLeod and John Davenport. Devoted companion of Irv Gawngess of San Jose, CA. Cherished mother of Catherine Graham of Tahoe Vista, CA, James MacLeod and his wife Carmen of Sunnyvale, CA , Cindy MacLeod-Soppe and her husband David of WY, and the late Perry MacLeod. Doting grandmother of James, Tim, Jenny, Renee, Mark, Raquel, Matt, Ty, Katie, and Ryan and great-grandmother of Dax, Maggie, David, Dakota, and Ava. Dear sister of Joan Lacoste of Los Altos. Special aunt of Paul, Suzanne, and Jeanette. A beautiful lady who loved her friends and family with no holding back. A great hostess, a charming companion, and a doting grandmother - she wore many hats. She was born to shop and that she did with taste, generosity and style. Kee always had good ideas and hosted many parties at the Los Altos Country Club with flair and enjoyed a good joke. She was an excellent golfer and even hit a hole in one. The blue hydrangea was her favorite flower and always loved pretty gardens.

Datebook We will remember her for many, many things but mostly for her wonderful, beautiful self. We all loved her dearly. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Los Altos United Methodist Church. 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, CA. A private Inurnment will take place in Trails End Cemetery in Tahoe City in the summer. Family assisted by Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory, 707-763-4131.

JAMES LEONARD CADY Ja mes Leona rd Cady died in Mountain View, California, on March 2 from complications of a stroke. He was born in East Saint Louis , Ilinois, to Celeste Kelley and Norbourne Wilson Cady on July 13, 1931. He lived most of his life in the northern suburbs of Chicago and moved to Mountain View in 2006. He was graduated from Oakmont High School in Pennsylvania and Lake Forest College in Ilinois. He also attended Lafayette College in Pennsylvania . Jim served in the United States Air Force for two years. For thirty years he worked as a sales representative. In retirement he was able to spend more time playing golf and bridge, going to movies, attending cultural events, and traveling. Jim is survived by his three children, Kelley Ann Colvin, Elizabeth McA lister McDer mott, a nd Timothy Binford Cady; their mother, Elizabeth Sykes Cady; eight grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Cady; son-in-law, Steven J. McDermott; friend, Karen McGraw Garappolo; brother, Colin Stephen Cady; nephew, Norbourne Wilson Cady III, and cousins. His older brother, Norbourne Wilson (Bill) Cady, died recently. Jim was proud of his family and of his Irish heritage. A requiem mass will be offered for Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soul at Saint Nicholas Church, 473 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos, California, on Saturday, March 13, at 10:30 in the morning. Donations in h is memor y may be made to Catholic Relief S e r v i c e s a t ( 8 0 0 ) 7 3 6 -3 4 6 7.

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THEATER â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Expectations.â&#x20AC;? Charles Dickensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; classic tale of a boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey from rags to riches. Los Altos Youth Theater. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 20. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. $10-$12. 941-0551.

EVENTS Mushroom Hike. Learn to identify and appreciate the strange and wonderful mushrooms in the Hidden Villa woods. Led by Wade Leschyn of the Mycological Society of San Francisco. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 20. 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. Contingent on weather. $12$16. 949-9704; www.hiddenvilla. org. Sustainable Building Tour. Tour Hidden Villaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sustainable buildings, featuring solar electric generation, rammed earth and straw bale construction, recycled materials and more. 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday. 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. Ages 10 and up. $10. 949-9704; www.hiddenvilla.org. Afternoon Wine and Cheese. Flavor your cheeses with herbs and fruits you gather from Hidden Villaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden, then pair your creations with wine you bring to share. 4-6 p.m. Sunday. 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. Adults only. $20-$25. 949-9704; www.hiddenvilla.org. Sheep Shearing Day. Watch Hidden Villaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sheep get their annual haircut and take part in wool-related activities. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21. 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. $8; free for 2 and under. 949-9704; www.hiddenvilla.org. A Taste of Hidden Villa Summer Camp. A preview of this summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program. Meet camp staff, get questions answered and help raise scholarship funds. 2-5:30 p.m. March 27. 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. For ages 6-18. Free; pre-registration required. 949-9704; www.hiddenvilla.org.

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LECTURES â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forgive for Good: an evening with author Fred Luskin, Ph.D.â&#x20AC;? The director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project shares his research, including practical steps that enable people to forgive and measurably increase their mental and physical well-being. 7 p.m. today. Christ Episcopal Church, 1040 Border Road, Los Altos. Free; childcare available for $5/child with advance reservation. 948-2151; http://forgiveforgood. eventbrite.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Many Mysteries of Antimatter.â&#x20AC;? Part of the 11th Annual Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures. Stanford University professor and author Helen Quinn discusses the history of our understanding of antimatter and how we use the little bit of antimatter around today to study some of the highest energy processes among the stars and galaxies. 7 p.m. today. Smithwick Theater, Foothill College, 12345 S. El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Free; parking $2. 949-7888. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reducing Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals.â&#x20AC;? Learn about the health effects of toxic environmental exposures and simple actions that you can take to reduce your exposure to toxics in food, household and personal care products, in both indoor and outdoor environments. Speaker: Environmental consultant Laurel Standley of Clear Current LLC. Come with questions and participate in a question-and-answer session after her talk. Sponsored by GreenTown Los Altos. 7:30-9 p.m. March 16. Hillview Community Center, Room 17, Los Altos. Free. 9690712; www.greentownlosaltos.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;International Humanitarian Law: Applications in the Field.â&#x20AC;? A threeperson panel discusses the historical and legal background of international humanitarian law and how it is applied in the field and how it is enforced. Sponsored by the World Affairs Council. 7:30-9 p.m. March 17. Los Altos Youth Center, 1 S. San Antonio Road. Free. www.itsyourworld.org.

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Help Create a Better Relationship with Iran.â&#x20AC;? Speaker: Rebecca Griffin, political director for Peace Action West, discusses prospects for diplomacy between the United States and Iran through the lens of her recent trip, and the political landscape in the United States under the Obama administration. Presented by the Los Altos Library and Los Altos Voices for Peace. 7-9 p.m. March 22. Los Altos Library, Program Room, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. 948-7683; www. santaclaracountylib.org/losaltos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Global Climate Change in the Decades Ahead: Fact vs. Fictionâ&#x20AC;? Stanford University Professor Robert Dunbar discusses the current state of climate change and what we can expect in the future. This scientific perspective is based on his research in the Antarctic, the global ocean and the Americas, as well as his participation in the 2009 UN Copenhagen Climate Conference. Co-sponsored by GreenTown Los Altos and the Los Altos Library. 7:30-9 p.m. April 21. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road. Free. 969-0712; www.greentownlosaltos.org.

EXHIBITS Los Altos Art Docentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Annual Student Art Show. Students from the Los Altos School District showcase their drawings, paintings and ceramics. Hands-on art offered in the adjoining Neutra House. 3-5 p.m. March 26; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 27 and 28. Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave. Los Altos. Free. 947-1194. â&#x20AC;&#x153;California Color.â&#x20AC;? Works by plein air painter Karen White. Viewpoints Gallery. Viewpoints Gallery. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, through April 3. 315 State St., Los Altos. 941-5789; www.viewpointsgallery.com. Recent works by seven watercolor artists. Featured artists include Rajani Balaram, Rosemarie Gorman, Suej McCall, Miyoko Mizuno, Kathy Sharpe, Joyce Savre and Nancy Wulff. Gallery 9. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondaysSaturdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, through April 4. 143 Main St., Los Altos. www.gallery9losaltos.com. Museum Night at the Los Altos History Museum. Hours extended to 7 p.m. third Thursday of the month. See the latest exhibit, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through Thick and Thin: A Tale of Two Sistersâ&#x20AC;? and go on docent-led tours of the Smith House. Free. www.losaltoshistory.org. Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Preview Night. 6:30-8 p.m. March 25. Parents of third and fourth graders are invited to the Los Altos History Museum to preview the tours for Los Altos public and private school students. Docents will discuss the exhibits, the 1905 Smith House and the paintings of Annie Knapp Fitz. Free. www.losaltoshistory.org.

Public Notices CITY OF LOS ALTOS NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION Solid Waste and Recycling Services Changes The Engineering Services Division of the Department of Community Development has prepared an environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Solid Waste and Recycling Services Changes. This proposal is to implement a new franchise agreement with a solid waste contractor to increase the frequency of residential yard-waste and recyclable material collection, and to provide enhanced diversion of the waste stream from landfills. The project will also provide for rolling carts to replace the currently used bins for recyclable collection at residences. Copies of the Initial Study and proposed Negative Declaration are available for review at the Engineering Services counter located at City Hall at the Civic Center. The Civic Center is located at One North San Antonio Road, Los Altos, California. Please direct any questions to Jim Gustafson (650) 947-2621. The Los Altos City Council will consider the Initial Study and Negative Declaration at its March 23, 2010 meeting at 7:00 PM in the Los Altos Council Chambers located at City Hall, One North San Antonio Road. (3-10-10) 093-T LOS ALTOS CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Los Altos will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at Los Altos City Hall, One North San Antonio Road, Los Altos, California, to introduce and waive further reading of an ordinance amending: A. Chapter 11.12 of Title 11 pertaining to use permit findings for wireless facilities; B. Chapters 14.06, 14.08, 14.10 and 14.12 of Title 14 pertaining to light wells and pool equipment in exterior side yards in R1 Districts; C. Chapter 14.48 of Title 14 pertaining to height and permitted uses in the CRS District; D. Chapter 14.50 of Title 14 pertaining to limited conditional uses in the CT District; E. Chapter 14.74 of Title 14 pertaining to parking requirements for office uses; and F. Chapter 14.82 of Title 14 pertaining to the Board of Adjustments appeals process. Copies of the report will be available prior to the public hearing or at the public hearing. Interested persons are invited to express their opinions. If you challenge the action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues your or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. SUSAN KITCHENS

City Clerk (3-10-10) 094-T TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT SPONSOR: Town of Los Altos Hills, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 LOCATION OF PROJECT: Portions of Lands of Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road; Assessor Parcel Numbers: 351-36-024 and 351-36020 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Amendment to the Town of Los Altos Hills General Plan Land Use Element; Amendment to the Urban Service Area Boundary to include Lands of Hidden Villa, Assessor Parcel Numbers: 351-36-024 and 351-36-020 designating the new area within the Urban Service Area as: Residential (R); Amendment to the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code (Title 10, Chapter 1, Zoning) to create a new Overlay Zone District: HV-Hidden Villa; Prezoning a portion of Lands of Hidden Villa: two unincorporated parcels (213.89 acres) bounded by the Town of Los Altos Hills to the north and east, City of Palo Alto to the west and unincorporated Santa Clara County to the south, encompassing Assessor Parcel Numbers: 351-36-024 and 351-36-020, to the R-A Residential-Agricultural District with the HV-Hidden Villa Overlay Zone. In accordance with Section 15072 (a), notice is hereby given of the Town’s intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project listed above. The Town of Los Altos Hills has completed a review of the proposed project, and on the basis of an Initial Study, has determined that the project will not have a significant effect upon the environment. The Town has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study that are available for public review at Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills California, 94022. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Begins on March 10, 2010 and ends on April 9, 2010. Persons having comments concerning this project, including objections to the basis of determination set forth in the Initial Study/Negative Declaration, are invited to furnish their comments summarizing the specific and factual basis for their comments, in writing to: Town of Los Altos Hills Planning Department, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, Attention: Debbie Pedro or email to dpedro@losaltoshills.ca.gov. Comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2010. Testimony at future public hearings may be limited to those issues submitted in writing by 5:00 PM the day the comment period closes. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21177, any legal challenge to the adoption of the proposed Initial Study/ Negative Declaration will be limited to those issues

presented to the Town during the public comment period described above. PUBLIC HEARING: The Planning Commission will review the proposed Negative Declaration and Initial Study for this project at its regular meeting on March 25, 2010 at 7:00 pm. The City Council will review and adopt the proposed Negative Declaration and Initial Study for this project at its regular meeting on April 15, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Karen Jost City Clerk (3-10-10) 095-T TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Clerk of the Town of Los Altos Hills, State of California, has set public hearings on the matter of: 1. Amendment to the Town of Los Altos Hills General Plan Land Use Element. 2. Amendment to the Urban Service Area Boundary to include Lands of Hidden Villa, Assessor Parcel Numbers: 351-36024 and 351-36-020 designating the new area within the Urban Service Area as: Residential (R). 3. Amendment to the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code (Title 10, Chapter 1, Zoning) to create a new Hidden Villa Overlay District (HV). 4. Prezoning a portion of Lands of Hidden Villa: two unincorporated parcels (213.89 acres) bounded by the Town of Los Altos Hills to north and east, City of Palo Alto to the west and unincorporated Santa Clara County to the south, encompassing Assessor Parcel Numbers: 35136-024 and 351-36-020, to the R-A ResidentialAgricultur al Zone District. The proposed Town of Los Altos Hills Zoning Designation, R-A (Residential-Agricultural) with a new Hidden Villa Overlay District (HV), would have no effect until these lands are annexed to the Town. No physical changes are proposed as a part of this prezoning application. PUBLIC HEARINGS: The Planning Commission will consider the above detailed items at its regular meeting on THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The City Council will consider the above detailed items at its regular meeting on THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The file for the application is at the Office of the City Clerk at the Los Altos Hills Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California and may be reviewed at that location upon request. All interested persons may appear and be heard at said time and place. Written communications should be filed prior to the date of Hearing. If you

challenge the action of the Site Development Hearing, Planning Commission, or City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town at, or prior to, the public hearing. Further details may be obtained from the Planning Department at (650) 9472505. Karen Jost City Clerk (3-10-10) 096-T TSG No.: 4316590 TS No.: 20099070822757 FHA/VA/ PMI No.: APN: 336-41-011 Notice Of Trustee’s Sale YOUAREINDEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/24/2006. 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 3/30/2010 at 10:00 AM, First American Loanstar Trustee Services LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/02/2006, as Instrument No. 18913826, in book , page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Santa Clara County, State of California. Executed by: GREGORY T MALLEY and VANISRI MALLEY, 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 entrance to the Superior Courthouse, 190 N. Market St., San Jose, 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# 33641-011 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 24303 ELISE CRT , LOS ALTOS, CA 94024 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 $1,529,264.88 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. Date: 2/25/2010 First American Title Insurance Company First American LoanStar Trustee Services LLC 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 Loanstar Trustee Services LLC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For Trustee’s Sale Information Please Call (714) 573-1965 P672212 (3-10,17,24-10) 097-T NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2227000388 APN: 161-09-025 You are in default under a Deed of Trust dated 10/19/2007. 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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That CURTIS I. MITCHELL, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee, under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by RONALD SCHMIDT, a single man, and recorded on 10/26/2007 as Instrument No. 19630349, in Book N/A, at Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Santa Clara County, State of California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 12/08/2009 as Instrument No. 20533168, in Book N/A, at Page N/A, of said Official Records, will sell on 04/01/2010 at 11:00 AM at the North Market Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 190 North Market Street, San Jose California, AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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 and described as follows: The land referred to herein is situated in the State of California, County of Santa Clara, City of Mountain View, and is described as follows: Lot 12, as shown on that certain Map entitled “Tract No. 4299 Larkin Park Unity 1”, which Map was filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Santa Clara, State of California on May 2, 1967, in Book 221 of Maps, at Page 50 and 51. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 762-764 Luce Court, Mountain View, California. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the undersigned, as mortgage loan

servicer, declares that (1) it has not obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that was current and valid on the date the notice of sale was recorded, and, (2) the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $25,608.16. Payment must be by cash, certified check, or 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 specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express 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), including any advances, expenses and charges, if any, with interest thereon, under the terms of said note and Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The Beneficiary reserves the right to make it’s initial bid in a sum less than the total amount secured by said Deed of Trust. 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. CURTIS I. MITCHELL, 1847 LAURINDA DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124, PH. NO. (408) 269-0104 ASAP# 3472606 (3-10,17,24-10) 098-T NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0141926 Title Order No. 090675257CAGTI Investor/ Insurer No. 1701775156 APN No. 160-36-068 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/24/2006. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by NINA MAZUR-MILLER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 07/24/2006 and recorded 07/28/06, as Instrument No. 19038358, in Book , Page ), of Official

Records in the office of the County Recorder of Santa Clara County, State of California, will sell on 04/07/2010 at 11:00AM, At the North Market Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 190 North Market Street, San Jose, CA 95321 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, 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 and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 280 EASY STREET #424, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, 94043. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $270,669.78. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks 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 specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/17/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3472227 (3-10,17,24-10) 099-T

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Public Notices BRUCE’S CUSTOM COVERS/ CANVAS WORKS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 534787 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Bruce’s Custom Covers/Canvas Works, 989 E. California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: a corporation Aircraft Covers, INC, 989 E. California, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/1980 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 3/01/2010. (3-10,17,24,4-7-10) 100-T CHINESE FINE ARTS GALLERY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 534592 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Chinese Fine Arts Gallery, 334 State Street, Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: husband & wife Paul Pei-Jen Hau, 755 Santa Rita Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022. Mary Hau, 755 Santa Rita Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/02/1973 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 2/25/2010. (3-10,17,24,4-7-10) 101-T THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 534724 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: The Original Pancake House, 420 South San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County.

The business is owned by: a corporation Mourad and Mourad Inc, 420 South San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 12-09-1994 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 3/01/2010. (3-10,17,24,4-7-10) 102-T NOTICE OF TRUSTEEÕS SALE File No. 7530.21443 Title Order No. 4169074 MIN No. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/19/98. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashierÕs check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly ap-pointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): THADDEUS P. FLORYAN JR ., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, U.D.T. DATED JANUARY 12, 1982 Re-corded: 05/27/98, as Instrument No. 14201790, of Official Records of Santa Clara County, California. Date of Sale: 03/24/10 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Market Street entrance to the Superior Courthouse, 190 North Market Street., San Jose, CA The purported property address is: 1522 WISTARIA LN, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024 Assessors Parcel No. 34202-018 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reason-able estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $107,305.12. 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, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or its authorized agent was recorded with the appropriate County RecorderÕs Office and reads substantially as follows: The mortgage loan servicer declares that (1) it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.52 and (2) the timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of California Civil Code 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to California Civil

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Code 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: February 16, 2010 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee 505 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 243, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www. USA-Foreclosure.com Automated Sales Line: 714277-4845 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FEI# 1002.146968 (3-03,10,17-10) 088T STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk’s office. MUNIYANDY VILLAS, 1165 Reed Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Filed in Santa Clara County on: 3/21/2007 Under File No. 491605. R e g i s t r a n t ’ s Name(s):Muniyandy Vllas LLC, 3568 Agate #11, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business was conducted by: limited liability company. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 2/18/2010. Regina Alcomendras Clerk-Recorder Santa Clara County File No. 534362 (3-3, 10, 17, 24-10) 089-T MADURAI SRI MUNIYANDI VILAS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 534358 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Madurai SRI Muniyandi Vilas, 3064 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: a limited liability Rajaas LLC 3064 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/1/2009 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 2/18/2010. (3-3,10,17,24-10) 090-T KATHLEEN’S CONFECTIONS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 534116 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Kathleen’s Confections, 1014 S. De Anza Blvd Apt 108, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara

County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an individual Kathleen Kaval, 1014 S. De Anza Blvd, 108, San Jose 95129. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2-11-10 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 2/11/2010. (3-3,10,17,24-10) 091-T WAVERLYS HONEY SHOP FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 534613 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Waverlys Honey Shop, 1056 Metro Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an individual Maria Murnane, 1056 Metro Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: Not Applicable This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 2/25/10. (3-3,10,17,24-10) 092-T NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: February 11, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s)is/are: UNLU OZCAN The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 300 CASTRO ST MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041-1206. Type of license(s) Applied for: 41-ON-SALE BEER & WINE - EATING PLACE (2-24-3-3,10-10) 074-T NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 283242 Trustee Sale No.: 68582 Loan No.: 9022759625/001 APN: 15414-007 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 06/16/1999. 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 03/16/2010 at 10:00AM, DSL Service Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to

Deed of Trust Recorded 6/29/1999 Instrument # 14874637 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Santa Clara County, California, executed by: Margot Sonksen An Unmarried Woman, as Trustor Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A., as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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 specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At the North Market Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 190 North Market Street, San Jose, 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, California describing the land therein: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1910 Mt. Vernon Court #17, Mountain View CA 94040. 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, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $19,382.99 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. 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 and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 2/11/10 For: DSL Service Company, as Trustee By: FCI Lender Services, Inc., as Agent 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 U.S. Bank National

Association, Customer Service Department (949) 798-6002 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www. rsvpforeclosures.com or call: 925-603-7342. Vivian Prieto, Vice President, FCI Lender Services, Inc. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (RSVP# 187757) (2-24-3-3,10-10) 075-T NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-227839-C Loan No. 0356012082 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/5/2006. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:BRIAN CHING AND KATHERINE V. KOLENKO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 10/27/2006 as Instrument No. 19160744 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Clara County, California, Date of Sale:3/18/2010 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the North Market Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 190 North Market Street, San Jose, California Property Address is purported to be: 394-396 MARIPOSA AVENUE MOUNTAIN VIEW, California 94041-0000 APN #: 154-10-016 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $961,261.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 2/15/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale

Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3452482 (2-24-3-3,10-10) 076-T SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA PETITION OF KATHRIN RADISSON-SOHR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR THE CHANGE OF NAME 110CV163035 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: KATHRIN RADISSON-SOHR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: LEONIE EINSIEDEL Proposed Name: LEONIE RADISSON-SOHR 2. 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING (a) 04-13-10 at 8:45 a.m. Room: 107 (b) The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. (a) A copy of this Order to Show Cause 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 countyLos Altos Town Crier, 138 Main Street, Los Altos, CA 94022. Date: FEB. 4, 2010 /s/ Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court (2-17,24,3-3,10-10) 065-T PROMOVEOTECH FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 533649 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: PromoveoTech, 2408 Alvin Street, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an individual Shigeru Ogino, 2408 Alvin Street, Mountain View, CA 94043. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: not applicable This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 2/01/2010. (2-17,24,3-3,10-10) 066-T

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 239892CA Loan No. 3011135617 Title Order No. 291278 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-102006. 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 03-17-2010 at 11:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-242006, Book , Page , Instrument 19153844, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of SANTA CLARA County, California, executed by: JAMSHID PARIVASH AND, EFFAT PARIVASH HUSBAND AND WIFE, 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 NORTH MARKET STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 190 NORTH MARKET STREET , SAN JOSE, CA Legal Description: LOT 5, AS DELINEATED UPON THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED ‘’MAP OF THE COSTELLO ACRES, BEING FRANCIS J. COSTELLO`S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE FRACTIONAL SECTION 32 T. 6 S.R. 2 W. M.D.M.’’, FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON DECEMBER 19, 1916 IN BOOK ‘’P’’ OF MAPS, AT PAGE 5. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,990,730.28 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 253 FREMONT AVE LOS ALTOS, CA 94024 APN Number: 189-48-024 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 situa-

tion 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. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. DATE: 02-22-2010 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311. ASAP# 3433343 (2-24-3-3,10-10) 077-T NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-327030AL Order # 290099 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/24/2007. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. 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, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SHAMMI KUMAR AND, NAVIN KUMAR WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 7/31/2007 as Instrument No. 19530965 in book XXX, page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SANTA

CLARA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/16/2010 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the North Market Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 190 North Market Street, San Jose, CA 95321 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $326,273.74 The purported property address is: 2025 CALIFORNIA ST #12 MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040 Assessors Parcel No. 154-42-012 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Washington Mutual Bank, FA 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . 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. 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 Attorney. Date: 2/19/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap. com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3427351 (2-24-3-3,10-10) 078-T

Public Notices JB&B JEWELERS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 533989 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: JB&B JEWELERS, 239 State Street, Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an individual Cynthia Zirpolo, 12675 Dianne Dr., Los Altos Hills, CA 94022. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: not applicable This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County 2/09/2010. (2-24,3-3,10,17-10)

079-T NEXT STEP COACHING AND CONSULTING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 534211 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as Next Step Coaching and Consulting, 2445 Villa Nueva Way, Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an individual Susan Brownwood, 2445 Villa Nueva Way, Mountain View, CA 94040. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: not applicable This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 2/12/2010. (2-24,3-3,10,17-10) 080-T REAL PROPERTY SERVICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 534087 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as Real Property Services, 3790 El Camino Real #274, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an unincorporated association other than a part-

nership Barbara Larsen 3790 El Camino Real #274, Palo Alto, CA 94306. James Hoffman 3790 El Camino Real #274, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 8/18/1992 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 2/10/2010. (2-24,3-3,10,17-10) 081-T TUTTIMELON FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 533976 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as Tuttimelon, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd SPCB-170, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: a limited liability company Tuttimelon VFLLC 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd SPCB170, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: not applicable This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 2/08/2010. (2-24,3-3,10-17-10) 082-T CLASSIC PET GROOMING INC FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 534204 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as Classic Pet Grooming Inc, 572 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: a corporation Classic Pet Grooming Inc, 572 Arastradero, Palo Alto, CA 94036. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1978 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 2/12/2010. (2-24,3-3,10-17-10) 083-T LANGELAH DESIGNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 533861 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as Langelah Designs, 2731 Byron Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara

County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an individual Linda Angela Hoecker, 2731 Byron Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: not applicable This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 2/04/2010. (2-24,3-3,10-17-10) 084-T SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA PETITION OF ROBERT WALTER GATES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR THE CHANGE OF NAME 110CV163052 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: ROBERT WALTER GATES filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ROBERT WALTER GATES Proposed Name: ROBERT WALTER SAYLORS 2. 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING (a) 04-13-10 at 8:45 a.m. Room: 107 (b) The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. (a) A copy of this Order to Show Cause 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 countyLos Altos Town Crier, 138 Main Street, Los Altos, CA 94022. Date: FEB. 4, 2010 /s/ Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court (2-17,24,3-3,10-10) 064-T PROMOVEO FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 533428 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Promoveo, 2408 Alvin Street, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed.

Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an individual Shigeru Ogino, 2408 Alvin Street, Mountain View, CA 94043. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: not applicable This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 1/26/2010. (2-17,24,3-3,10-10) 067-T

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1222 Marilyn Drive $1,399,000 2065 sq. ft. on a 6,480 sq. ft lot. Four bedrooms three baths. Completely remodeled. Chef’s kitchen, Los Altos schools. Two master bedroom suites. Great room with modern audio/video wiring and surround sound system.

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Terri Couture 650.917.5811

24481 Summerhill Ave. $1,599,000 Idyllic private location with gorgeous views! WHAT A FIND! 20,000 sq. ft. lot with charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home. Hardwood floors, fireplace, nice grounds. Wonderful opportunity to build your dream house. Excellent Los Altos schools.

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790 Sunshine Drive $1,995,000 4BR/3.5BA home. Approx.15,400 sq. ft. lot. Fantastic layout with huge gathering rooms. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown molding, French doors. Spacious kitchen with top appliances and breakfast area. Adjoining FR w/fireplace. Formal living, dining, and front office. 3-car garage. Top Los Altos schools.

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