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Since when has a New Yorker ever said, ‘Have a nice day’...?!

I want to thank (?) Skip Corsini for his generous support (?) of my letter writing [“She’s As American As Mom and PoisonedApple Pie,” Oct. 4]. Sorry he doesn’t care for New Yorkers; I guess we’re too “real” for him and, unlike Marinites, we don’t keep saying “have a nice day” when we really mean “go f--k yourself.” We opt for common sense instead of being politically correct. Past Mayor Rudy Guiliani cleaned up the homeless situation in NYC by hospitalizing those who were too crazy to be out on the streets, arresting those who refused to stop sleeping in the streets, and by providing housing (with a string attached) to those who wanted to get a roof over their heads. They had to work for it, thus ending a culture of dependency and he replaced it with motivation, self-reliance and hard work. Unlike the City of San Rafael—paying the homeless $100 to clean up the dog sh-t and cigarette butts they managed to decorate the streets of the city with. Very politically correct... and it makes “everyone feel good”... but solves nothing. So, Mr. Corsini, if you don’t care for my politically incorrect, opinionated, abrasive letters, please... have a nice day. Marcia Blackman, San Rafael

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word out about resources for support in our community. You did a wonderful job! As you mentioned in your article, exercise plays an important part in helping people manage their symptoms. Perhaps you have heard about the Dance for PD program, started over 10 years ago at the Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn. Three years ago, I trained with that program and returned to Marin to start a similar program here. The Parkinson’s Dance Project meets every other Tuesday for an hour and a half of dancing to live music and is open to people with the diagnosis and their spouses, partners, caregivers and friends. Our class combines elements of ballet, modern, jazz, folk, choreography and creative movement. Marin Dance Theatre in San Rafael graciously supports our program. Over the past three years, our program has grown into a vibrant, diverse and creative community of beautiful movers. On Feb. 2 of next year we are planning to have an open house celebration and fund-raiser for our program. Many thanks again for your wonderful article.

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I wanted to commend you on your recent article in the Pacific Sun on Parkinson’s disease [“Parkinson’s Disease Goes Primetime,” Sept. 20]. With so many people diagnosed with this disease it is important to get the

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The Emmy hoopla for the late Cory Monteith at the expense and neglect of such late media pioneers as Jack Klugman, Larry Hagman, Jonathan Winters, et al, would not have surprised the late—and also neglected— Anne Francis at all, who penned the following poem titled “Someone”: See that lady in the dazzling fur, And the handsome man escorting her,

See the lights and the hundreds of fans beyond In their bleacher seats Calling out to the blonde, “Here, Miss Star. Over here, please, come, Have you been a picture? Are you SOMEONE?� Shiny black cars and a red carpet walk. Ankle strap shoes And announcers’ talk Press agents rush at their clients’ heels’ Assuring the mention of their latest deals Hurry into the theatre and past all that din Where dark will descend and the reel life begin First nighters applaud at the start of the show And your mark of prestige is your roped-off row. The entrance is over, The hoopla and fun. But the thought that stays with you is “Are you SOMEONE?� Craig Whatley, San Rafael

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funny thing happened on the way to formulating a plan to improve the Highway 101 corridor in Larkspur and Corte Madera. It transformed from a highway-centric proposal with bicycle and pedestrian add-ons to a bicycle and pedestrian plan with some highway elements. Actually, it’s not such a funny journey for advocates of alternative transportation. It’s a huge victory. “We did very well,” says Andy Peri about the recent Transportation Authority of Marin board decision to fund a host of bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the Larkspur-Corte Madera corridor. “We are thrilled at the amount of money going to multi-modalism, especially to bike/ped.” Peri, advocacy director at the Marin County Bicycle Coalition, notes that the TAM board decision also could be a big boost for a dedicated—and separated—bicycle and pedestrian path from Second Street in downtown San Rafael to the Cal Park Hill Tunnel pathway, which leads to the ferry terminal. “That’s one of the most important segments” in San Rafael of the North-South Greenway, the dedicated bicycle and pedestrian route planned to run the entire length of the county, with as much of it running on a route separated from vehicular traffic. The board approved spending a total of

$39.6 million in funds generated from the county’s share of Regional Measure 2, the 2004 voter-approved tax initiative. It raises funds for transportation projects through a $1 toll increase on state bridges. Out of that $39.6 million the county can tap, the TAM board approved spending: • $4.5 million for environmental work related to the North-South-Greenway. • $9 million to widen the bicycle and pedestrian path over Corte Madera Creek. • $500,000 to lengthen the bicycle and pedestrian path from Fifer Avenue to Wornum Drive. • $250,000 to pay for a feasibility study to assess the practicality of constructing undercrossing, below the freeway, on Wornum Drive that would benefit bicyclists and pedestrians. • $2 million for sidewalk upgrades and other improvements for pedestrians along Redwood Highway. In addition to that funding, the TAM board approved spending another $4.5 million from the $39.6 pot to fund additional bus stops. The biggest chunk of money going to boost the multi-modal concept included in the TAM board spending plan goes to SMART. The board approved taking $11.4 million from the Regional Measure 2 cash and giving it to SMART to help extend the nascent rail 8> line to the Larkspur Ferry Terminal.

Will you support Measure F–the Marin Healthcare District’s $394 million bond for Marin General Hospital to meet new seismic standards and upgrade trauma care? Yes, in an aging community like Marin, we need a first-rate hospital ................................................... 62.9 No! We’re already taxed enough; they can raise a smaller amount for the earthquake fix, and that’s enough.................................................................27.4% There’s a bond measure? And, further, what’s a bond measure? ...............................................................4.8% Dunno. Can I wait until I urgently need some trauma care and then decide? ...........................................4.8% Weigh in at our latest online poll at pacificsun.com 6 PACIFIC SUN OCTOBER11- OCTOBER 17, 2013

››NEWSGRAMS Shake yer moneymakers... This Oct. 17, the projected “drop dead” date for the national debt ceiling unless Congress acts to avoid default, officials in Marin and all over the West Coast plan to “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” Of course, they’ll be doing this no matter what happens in Washington. The third Thursday of October is the annual Great California Shakeout, which this year falls on the 24th anniversary of the Loma Prieta (aka World Series) Earthquake, which killed 63 people and caused massive damage. The annual drill is to help schoolchildren and others learn preparation and survival techniques in the event of another quake so, at 10:17am on 10/17, those who are indoors are encouraged to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” as if a quake were happening, and maintain their position under a sturdy desk or table for a minute. Those outdoors are encouraged to look around and up for powerlines, brick or masonry or other falling hazards. Marinites are also encouraged to register as participants in the ShakeOut. Thomas Jordan, coordinator of Marin’s Office of Emergency Services, promises in a news release that registrants “will receive valuable updates about disaster preparedness.” The release also urges Marinites to use Alert Marin to register cellphones to receive emergency notifications. —Julie Vader Mill Valley Film Fest raises curtains Marin rolled out the red carpet Thursday night, as film lovers kicked off the 36th annual Mill Valley Film Festival. Opening night of the 11-day movie soiree featured screenings of director Alexander Payne’s Nebraska—which earned star Bruce Dern a best actor award this summer at Cannes—and The Book Thief, featuring Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush. Prior to the screenings, attendees toasted the Oct. 3-13 festival at the Mill Valley Outdoor Art Club, which annually serves as the opening party grounds where fans mingle with festival honorees and other Hollywood royalty who may drop by. Guests included Book Thief stars Rush and 12-year-old Sophie Nelisse, as well as director Brian Percival, whose credits include numerous Downton Abbey episodes. Also on hand were Bruce Dern and his Nebraska costar Will Forte. The pair stayed around to mingle with attendees and then appeared at the screening of Nebraska at the Sequoia Theater. Gathering on stage for a few quick comments before the movie screened, Dern commented on his time in Mill Valley. “This is not my [first] opening in Mill Valley,” he said. “My opener was a movie called On the Edge in 1983,” said Dern, about the 1986 film that was largely a fictional retelling of a Dipsea race up Mt. Tam. “But of all the festivals I’ve been around to in the country—and around the world—you guys support film with more passion and understanding. Thank you so much for supporting our film.” —Stephanie Powell Marin road improvements bumping along, according to study Marin’s road woes seem to smoothing out a bit—at least according to a new report by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The soon-to-be-released Regional Pavement Condition Summary Report gives Marin an overall Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 57 out of 100 for 2012—which isn’t great, but marks a concrete improvement over the 48 PCI reported in 2006. Since that last report, according to county officials, Marin has invested heavily in improving its road infrastructure through the implementation of two 5-year “pavement rehabilitation pro8>

FRIDAY, OCT. 11 Hawaii FIVE-0 The team gets help from a conspiracy theorist. They also get some tips on how to make a snazzy tin foil hat and why Battlefield Earth was totally underrated. CBS. 9pm. Dog with a Blog As the classic New Yorker cartoon puts it “On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.” But if you are a dog and you can TALK, you should really be video blogging. Disney Channel. 8:30pm. Ghost Adventures Investigating alleged hauntings on Alcatraz. We’ve been there. It’s mainly haunted by the disappointment of tourists who thought it was going to be more exciting than a bunch of empty rooms and concrete. Travel Channel. 9pm.

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criminals and does not refer to somebody on a dating site whose profile features a photo from 1998 and knocks six years off their age. Fox. 8pm. Hostages In this new series, a surgeon preparing to operate on the president discovers her family has been kidnapped by a rogue FBI agent who wants her to assassinate the commander in chief on the operating table. Not only does she have to make a perplexing moral decision, she also has to figure out how to bill for it. CBS. 10pm.

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1. Adolph Mailliard, grandson of Joseph Bonaparte, Napoleon’s brother, once owned three dairy ranches and a mansion near what town in West Marin? 2. Can you give the two-word name for the largest member of the cat family? 3. What does the California state law on bicycle helmets say: Who must wear one, if anybody? 4. Who was Michael Jackson’s most famous father-in-law?

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6. What three women played the original TV roles, beginning in 1976, of Charlie’s Angels? 7. What seven cities of Canada have teams in the National Hockey League? 8. Located in southern Siberia, what is the world’s oldest and deepest lake, 25 million years old, and up to one mile deep? 9. John Wayne won his only best actor Oscar for what 1969 film with a two-word title?

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10. What Greek deity stole fire from Zeus and gave it to mortals? BONUS QUESTION: What witty writer, once called America’s best-known producer of humorous poetry, wrote, “Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker”? Howard Rachelson invites you to upcoming team trivia contests at the Broken Drum Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Have a great question? Send it in to howard1@triviacafe.com and maybe we’ll use it! www.triviacafe.com.

V Born and raised in Marin, Kevin Gandy, 48, served as a volunteer firefighter at the Marinwood Fire Department for years. His experience paid off big time last weekend when he came upon a terrible accident near Napa. A car’s engine ignited with the driver trapped inside the vehicle. As the fire moved toward the car’s interior, the man screamed for help. Kevin knew flames would soon consume the car. Unable to see or breathe due to thick smoke, Kevin covered his mouth and nose with his T-shirt and approached the vehicle with a CHP officer. Together, they pulled the 19-year-old driver to safety seconds before the car was fully ablaze. Kevin risked his life to save another. That’s our definition of a true hero.

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W Last week, two Marin City men in an SUV allegedly opened fire at a group of students on the athletic field at Tam High. Yes, idyllic Mill Valley experienced a random drive-by shooting smack in the middle of the day and a 14-year-old boy was sent to the hospital. What in the world were these two men thinking? We may find out. Police arrested and booked Sel Charvet Butler, 18, and Terrell Wiggins, 21, on various charges related to the shooting. Police say two pellet guns were in the SUV; one looked like an assault rifle and the other resembled a pistol. We’re weary of guns and the trigger-happy civilians that carry them. Big guns, small guns, even pellet guns. The answer is gun control. — Nikki Silverstein

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< 6 Newsgrams grams”—projects that totaled more than $50 million. In a press statement released last week, county officials trumpeted the results of the new study. “As a result of this aggressive strategy, Marin is one of seven jurisdictions having the best three-year moving average in PCI, raising it by three points in one year. Out of the 110 jurisdictions listed in the report, only three had larger increases in their three-year moving average PCI values.” That being said, Marin’s roads are still below average according to the report. The county’s score of 48 in 2006 placed it among the “poorest” roads in the Bay Area, joining the town of Larkspur and five other cities in MTC’s bottom-ranked group. The new score of 57 raises it to the next higher group of “at risk” jurisdictions. For more information about the pavement report, check out www.mtc.ca.gov. —Jason Walsh

< 6 How highway project shifted gears Advocates of the rail line have always envisioned running trains to the ferries (or as close as possible). But funding shortfalls as the rail line was in the planning phases necessitated postponing the segment running to the ferry terminal. Opponents of the rail-line concept have been pessimistic that SMART would ever run to the terminal. But recent developments should dilute that pessimism. Although far from a done deal, creating the San Rafael to Larkspur segment now looks practical, at least possible. Federal officials have given preliminary support for including the segment in the early rounds of its application process for what’s called the “Small Starts” program. Getting on the Small Starts roster eventually could mean the SMART segment could qualify for federal money for construction. One hitch: the feds expect local transportation agencies and projects to collect at least 20 percent local matching funds for projects to be eligible for the Small Starts program. SMART has estimated the San Rafael to Larkspur segment will cost about $35 million. The $11.4 million for SMART the Transportation Authority of Marin board approved could get the San Rafael to Larkspur segment off of the wish list and on to a construction schedule. “We are very grateful to [TAM],” says Farhad Mansourian, SMART general manager. He notes that the $11.4 million exceeds the fed’s requirement for a 20-percent local funding match. He cautions that the rail money, like the other funding approvals, still must meet Metropolitan Transportation Commission scrutiny. If that happens, Mansourian adds, the TAM money “will put us in a very good position to compete for construction” in the Small Starts program. In the long haul to voter approval and the start of SMART construction, opponents said no local money should be funneled away from projects and flow to SMART. Dianne Steinhauser, Transportation Authority of Marin general manager, says that’s not an issue because MTC is a regional agency responsible for approving regional transportation funds generated with a regional tax measure. But there’s word that opponents of sending the $11.4 million to SMART already have started a campaign aimed at telling TAM that a lawsuit challenging the $11.4 million may be a possibility. Mansourian says that doesn’t

bother him. “I don’t waste my time thinking about that.” Providing the transportation commission approves the funds for SMART and provided preliminary environmental and engineering work goes smoothly, SMART could get the San Rafael to Larkspur segment up and running in 12 to 18 months, according to Mansourian. Part of the preliminary work will include generating precise cost estimates based on the environmental and engineering work, he said. Although the TAM board approved a spending program that clearly leans toward a multi-modal paradigm, board members also approved spending some of the remaining $39.6 million on projects that would improve roadways and help relieve traffic congestion in the area: • $500,000 to widen eastbound Sir Francis Drake Boulevard traffic moving to southbound Highway 101. • $4 million to construct an auxiliary lane from Sir Francis Drake to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. • $2 million for a feasibility study to look at widening east Sir Francis Drake to create two lanes, increasing the traffic flow where the roadway now narrows to just one lane. • $500,00 for a feasibility study to look better ways to connect Highway 101 to the San Rafael-Richmond Bridge. Even a cursory look at the proposed trafficimprovement spending plan reveals a focus on improving northbound traffic as it exits Highway 101 and turns east to the San RafaelRichmond Bridge. That’s been a bottleneck for decades, especially during the afternoon commute. Another source of aggravation— and danger—has been the nasty southbound motor-vehicle dance necessary to exit the freeway south of Sir Francis Drake. The traffic issues have been at the heart of discussions for more than a decade. The idea of improvements in the corridor first bubbled up in 1999. The passage of Regional Measure 2 made the possibility of funds for improvements a distinct possibility. Transportation Authority of Marin has estimated that traffic will increase through the corridor by about 40 percent in 30 years. The entrance and exit layouts in the area are ridiculous and dangerous, say proponents of a host of improvements that have kicked

around for years. An omnibus plan was the result, with TAM and Caltrans proposing a host of adjustments that came with an estimated cost of $143 million. The plan included a visual trigger that begat earnest criticism: It included a southbound freeway flyover that opponents described as a style of roadway more suited to Los Angeles than Marin. Critics also objected to a call for a substantial retaining wall on the northbound side of the freeway. Never underestimate aesthetic objections raised in Marin. Critics also questioned whether the proposal from TAM and Caltrans actually alleviate traffic problems as the two agencies envisioned. Some critics said improvements weren’t really needed, at least to the extent in the plan the two agencies proposed, because no fatal accidents had occurred. And others complained that bicycle and pedestrian routes would be sacrificed. When the Transportation Authority of Marin and Caltrans plan made primetime at TAM meetings early this year, community opposition had mushroomed. The transportation authority agreed to convene a working group to look at the proposals included in the TAM and Caltrans plan as well as a large number of alternatives suggested by the public. The working group, comprising elected officials, met until the eleventh hour, just a few weeks before TAM had to submit its spending proposals to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Failure to meet the deadline might have meant that MTC would reallocate the funds. “We had something like three weeks to respond to $169 million worth of requests,” says Steinhauser. That’s the amount the working group’s recommendations totaled. “The working group didn’t do a funding and timeline for the recommendations they had made,” Steinhauser says. “They had their hands full with feasibility and the desires of the community. In three short weeks, we had to pull together the costs, the schedules and the benefits they had recommended.” That’s why it took TAM staff until a few days before a Sept. 26 TAM board meeting to unveil a final proposal for the corridor. That meeting was on a Thursday. MTC said it wanted the recommendations the following Monday, Sept. 30. TAM had asked the transportation commission for an extension on the deadline. MTC rejected the request. TAM made the deadline. The spending proposals are now at MTC. Staff there probably will issue a status report in December and make a final decision in March. Community opposition to the large Transportation Authority of Marin and Caltrans plan included a grassroots (often a potent force in Marin) group called Marin Deserves Better. Jana Haehl, a Corte Madera resident, a longtime civic activist and a guiding light of Marin Deserves Better, is blunt in her assessment of the community opposition and her group’s effectiveness: “We killed them,” she says about the proposals to revamp the entrances and exits to the

freeway in the TAM and Caltrans proposal. “I congratulate the working group and the Tam board for doing the right thing.” Haehl says she and her group early on looked at the TAM and Caltrans proposal and assessed the plan “wasn’t going to solve any of the problems specifically related” to the northbound backup on the freeway. Haehl says TAM was “unwilling” to talk about a direct connection between Highway 101 and Highway 580,” which is the ultimate solution for reducing the northbound backup.” Haehl takes credit for getting that issue on the list of recommendations for a feasibility study. Steinhauser says the dangerous southbound “weaving” necessary to navigate the freeway exits south of Sir Francis Drake has long been an issue with people who actually drive the stretch of freeway. The improvements in the TAM and Caltrans proposal, she says, had received support from Corte Madera, Larkspur and the county “for many years.” But as council members came and went, so did support for the freeway improvement plan. In May, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission sent TAM a letter that stated Marin had the $39.6 million in its unallocated toll revenue. The transportation commission told TAM to provide advice on how the county intended to spend it. MTC said TAM also could develop a plan that included road improvements northbound. Steinhauser submitted a list of additional improvements in the corridor at the September meeting. They would cost $78.4 million. The transportation authority asked MTC for additional funds to cover the more expensive plan. In early discussions, says Steinhauser, MTC said no but did not reject future discussion. The commission advised TAM to develop a plan that fell within the $39.6 million as “a fallback” plan in case MTC ultimately rejected the more expensive plan that included northbound improvements. The Transportation Authority of Marin board rejected the more expensive plan and approved the roster of projects that fell within the $39.6 million cash on hand. TAM was responding to the advice from MTC, as well as the robust criticism the TAM and Caltrans plan had generated and the belief that only an improved Richmond-San Rafael Bridge can really alleviate congestion on the freeway in Larkspur and Corte Madera. (Steinhauser says a significant amount of congestion on northbound freeway going to Larkspur actually comes from southern Marin, and TAM is considering the installation of metering devices on southern Marin freeway entrances.) That’s how the vision of the Greenbrae corridor project moved away from vehicular highway improvements and toward alternative transportation. Steinhauser says the TAM board “set expectations” for people to travel by different modes. Peri, of course, is delighted, as are other advocates of the multi-modal. Y Contact the writer at peter@pseidman.com October 11 - October 17, 2013 Pacific Sun 9

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hile we rally round the cause, boys, we’ll rally in our might,” echoed a campaign jingle from 1864, “singing the holy cause of freemen.” That, of course, was the chorus to Abraham Lincoln’s re-election campaign theme song, which resurfaced last year with Steven Spielberg’s hit movie Lincoln. And here we are a few short months later gearing up for another county election—and it’s questionable how much “rallying round the cause” there’s going to be Nov. 5. It’s an “off-year” election (no Congress or White House campaigns), and there isn’t a highly controversial local measure on the ballot. (There are measures to consider, but no one’s steamed about any of them like, say, when the SMART sales tax went up for a vote five years ago.) However, this remains a very important ballot for Marin voters. Six towns are facing possible changes to their city councils, four municipalities are asking for sales-tax increases to improve infrastructure, and voters in the Marin Community College District must decide who will usher the College of Marin out of several years of internal strife and falling enrollment. Oh yeah, and there’s something about paying to build a new hospital on the ballot, as well. Without further adieu, here’s our take on the council races, the COM board and a slew of local measures ... Marin Community College District Board of Trustees The deal: Three seats open with four candidates vying to help lead a sometimes 10 Pacific Sun OCtober 11 - OCtober 17, 2013

fractious, controversy-plagued board that, just when it seemed to have put to rest charges of community detachment and a the threat of accreditation loss, saw the dissolution last year of COM’s scholarship fundraising foundation (an autonomous nonprofit) amid an alleged misuse of funds. The candidates: Hoping to retain their seats are seven-term trustee Barbara Dolan, 17-year board veteran Wanden Treanor and Diana Conti, first elected in 2009. Former county supervisor Brady Bevis is challenging to become the lone Novato resident on the board (an odd deficiency given that the Indian Valley Campus is in Marin’s most northern town). Bevis has said she’s gunning for Dolan’s seat. Our take: After years of strife, the road has been smoothing somewhat for the MCCD. An accreditation “warning” has been lifted (for now) and contention between educators and management has softened under new college President David Wain Coon. But the ABC’s are not all as “easy as 1-2-3” at the college—enrollment is down, the fundraising foundation is on life support, and construction of a new admin building will bring its own special challenges. And, as always, no one knows quite how to fully utilize the Indian Valley Campus. Conti and Treanor have been steady forces on the board during the past term; they’ve earned another four years. The bottom line: Bevis is targeting Dolan’s seat, so the third board spot may be down to one of them. Dolan has at times played an oppositional role on the board, which can be a valuable check/bal-

ance in the right situation—or a drag on progress in the wrong one. Dolan’s been a driving force on the board for 28 years (!), but COM seems to be entering a new phase in its history, and a fresh perspective might serve well. Moment of political honesty we’d like to see more of: “I have seen the Indian Valley and Kentfield campus up and downs for three decades and now is the time for me to apply wisdom”—Barbara Dolan, in response to why she’s running. We recommend: Diana Conti, Wanden Treanor and Brady Bevis Corte Madera Town Council The Deal: Three seats are available in the sales-tax-dependent town; the current council has proven to be among the more conservative in Marin—they voted two years ago to end the town’s membership in the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), in the hopes of persuading other North Bay towns to form their own nonurban regional agency. So far, no takers. The candidates: Incumbents Diane Furst, Carla Condon and Lappert’s Ice Cream owner Michael Lappert face a challenge from solar energy developer David Kunhardt. Our take: Corte Madera’s has been an obstinate council to say the least—that’s a quality that can be both good and bad. There’s nothing wrong with sticking to your guns in some cases. But a Marin County Civil Grand Jury report in 2011 took the town to task for multiple alleged blunders—mostly fiscal irresponsibility concerns such as being a sales-tax-depen-

dent town that failed to keep up its rainyday fund in case of recession—and not only did some council members belittle the report, but Lappert mocked the jury members’ qualifications to question the wisdom of the council—he referred to them as “housewives and hardware store owners.” (Council critics and the press were quick to point out that Lappert is an “ice cream man.”) And some council members’ opposition to the less-than-perfect ABAG has bordered on Agenda 21 conspiracy theorizing. (In an IJ op-ed, Condon suggested, “Plan Bay Area is an effort to homogenize the Bay Area in the form of high density and ‘social equity.’”) Moment of political honesty we’d like to see more of: When asked “is there a political figure—contemporary or from the past—whom you particularly admire,” Lappert succinctly replied, “No.” The bottom line: The above-mentioned grand jury report went so far as to suggest that Corte Madera voters should seriously consider making some changes to the council at the next election. Kunhardt would add a much-needed progressive voice to the council; his volunteerism and environmental advocacy is commendable. Furst last year ran an admirable campaign for county supervisor and she’s shown herself to be one of the more thoughtful representatives of Corte Madera on the council. Kunhardt and Furst are also the two candidates in this race who respond that climate change should be a high priority to elected officials. We recommend: David Kunhardt, Diane Furst and Carla Condon.

FairfaxTown Town Council Council Fairfax The Deal: Deal: Three Three four-year four-year seats seats are are The up, as as isis aa single single two-year two-year council council seat. seat. up, Incumbent appointee appointee Renee Renee Goddard Goddard isis Incumbent running unopposed unopposed to to retain retain her her two-year two-year running seat. That That leaves leaves three three candidates candidates vying vying seat. to represent represent the the town town as as itit faces faces ongoing ongoing to concerns over over fire fire safety safety (another (another dry dry year year concerns at the the base base of of Mt. Mt. Tam), Tam), the the town town budget budget at and an an aging aging infrastructure. infrastructure. and The candidates: candidates: Attorney Attorney David David WeinWeinThe soff, film film producer producer John John Reed Reed and and recently recently soff, retired Bay Bay Area Area Air Air Quality Quality Management Management retired District official official Barbara Barbara Coler Coler (appointed (appointed District in May May to to fill fill the the seat seat vacated vacated by by Pam Pam in Hartwell-Herrero) are are incumbents incumbents hoping hoping Hartwell-Herrero) to win win another another term. term. Two-time Two-time council council to candidate Chris Chris Lang, Lang, aa landscaper landscaper and and candidate founder of of the the Marin Marin County County Bicycle Bicycle founder Coalition, has has thrown thrown his his hat hat back back into into the the Coalition, ring for for another another try. try. ring Our take: take: Lang Lang deserves deserves more more credit credit Our than he’s he’s gotten—his gotten—his bicycle bicycle advocacy advocacy isis than important in in such such aa bike-culture bike-culture commucommuimportant nity and and he’s he’s proven proven aa dedicated, dedicated, passionpassionnity ate, time-giving time-giving Fairfax Fairfax resident. resident. But But trying trying ate, to win win one one of of three three seats seats against against three three to incumbents isis going going to to be be an an uphill uphill climb. climb. incumbents Lang has has had had minor minor skirmishes skirmishes with with the the Lang law—and has has suggested suggested the the Fairfax Fairfax police police law—and had targeted targeted him. him. He He seems seems to to want want to to pay pay had an oppositional oppositional role role on on the the council; council; there’s there’s an nothing wrong wrong with with dissent—in dissent—in fact, fact, it’s it’s nothing necessity of of democracy—but democracy—but the the least least aa necessity effective councils councils are are those those with with members members effective who pride pride themselves themselves on on being being aa squeaky squeaky who wheel. That That being being said, said, even even incumbent incumbent wheel. candidate Weinsoff Weinsoff says, says,“being “being different, different, candidate in almost almost all all ways ways imaginable, imaginable, isis celcelin ebrated [in [in Fairfax]� Fairfax]�(an (an idea idea supported supported by by ebrated chemtrail-skeptic Lew Lew Tremaine’s Tremaine’s longtime longtime chemtrail-skeptic tenure on on the the council), council), so so we’ll we’ll see see ifif Lang Lang tenure can pull pull off off an an upset. upset. can Bottom line: line: Look Look for for the the council council to to be be Bottom pretty much much as as isis on on Nov. Nov. 6. 6. pretty For the the four-year four-year seats seats we we recomrecomFor mend: John John Reed, Reed, David DavidWeinsoff Weinsoff and and mend: Barbara Coler. Coler. Barbara For the the two-year two-year seat, seat, we we recomrecomFor mend: Renee Renee Goddard Goddard mend:

others—he calls calls Plan Plan Bay Bay Area’s Area’s regional regional others—he housing strategy strategy aa“Faustian “Faustian bargain� bargain�and and housing says it’s it’s“very “very much much along along the the Chinese Chinese says model.�He He believes believes that that Mill Mill Valley Valley should should model.� join Corte Corte Madera Madera in in dropping dropping out out of of join ABAG. A A few few years years ago, ago, Gordon Gordon was was one one ABAG. of the the vocal vocal critics critics of of the the Miller Miller Avenue Avenue of Precise Plan—and Plan—and even even the the scaled scaled down down Precise “streetscape plan� plan�currently currently on on the the table table “streetscape “too extensive extensive and and too too expensive� expensive�in in his his isis“too view. He’s He’s the the candidate candidate who who would would likely likely view. hold tightest tightest to to the the city’s city’s purse purse strings. strings. hold Kelly, Jackson Jackson and and McCauley, McCauley, to to varying varying Kelly, degrees, prioritize prioritize disaster disaster preparedness, preparedness, degrees, growth and and infrastructure infrastructure (roads, (roads, bike bike growth paths, Miller Miller Avenue) Avenue) when when asked asked about about paths, their top top concerns. concerns. their The bottom bottom line: line: It’s It’s always always difficult difficult The to evaluate evaluate an an entire entire slate slate of of candidates candidates to without aa lot lot of of experience experience in in electedelectedwithout official capacities. capacities. McCauley’s McCauley’s time time on on the the official planning commission commission isis one one indication indication of of planning possible success success on on the the council. council. Jackson’s Jackson’s possible future seems seems bright—but bright—but we we think think she she future should test test the the waters waters on on aa lower-level lower-level should community board board before before jumping jumping right right community onto the the council. council. Kelly Kelly and and Gordon Gordon have have onto both worked worked with with community community groups— groups— both Kelly on on aa General General Plan Plan working working group; group; Kelly Gordon in in opposition opposition to to the the Miller Miller Avenue Avenue Gordon Precise Plan—and Plan—and would would bring bring that that experiexperiPrecise ence to to the the council council chambers. chambers. Of Of those those two, two, ence however, Kelly’s Kelly’s platform platform appears appears more more in in however, line with with mainstream mainstream Mill Mill Valley Valley voters. voters. line We recommend: recommend: John John McCauley McCauley and and We Dan Kelly. Kelly. Dan

Novato City City Council Council Novato The deal: deal: With With two two council council seats seats up up for for The grabs, four four candidates candidates have have filed. filed. Novato Novato grabs, was ground ground zero zero for for overreaction overreaction when when was the state-mandated state-mandated affordable-housing affordable-housing the issue came came to to the the fore fore three three years years ago, ago, issue but concerns concerns died died down down drastically drastically when when but Novato got got off off relatively relatively light light (415 (415 homes homes Novato over seven seven years) years) after after the the Plan Plan Bay Bay Area Area over numbers were were finalized. finalized. The The big big issues issues numbers on Novato’s Novato’s horizon horizon are are largely largely land land use: use: on What to to do do with with prospect prospect development development What areas in in Hamilton Hamilton and and the the North North Redwood Redwood areas corridor; whether whether to to build build aa movieplex movieplex corridor; in the the downtown; downtown; and and what what to to do do ifif an an in application for for an an ambitious ambitious youth-sports youth-sports application complex near near Hamilton Hamilton ever ever gets gets to to the the complex planning commission. commission. planning The candidates: candidates: Previous Previous candidate candidate The Eleanor Sluis Sluis and and businessman businessman Steven Steven Eleanor Jordan, of of Creekside Creekside Bakery Bakery (sandwiches (sandwiches Jordan, highly recommended!), recommended!), are are challenging challenging highly incumbents Denise DeniseAthas, Athas, aa real real estate estate incumbents broker, and and longtime longtime councilwoman councilwoman Pat Pat broker, Eklund. Eklund. Our take: take: It’s It’s an an uphill uphill battle battle to to unseat unseat Our (seemingly) better-funded better-funded and and higherhigher(seemingly) profile incumbents. incumbents. Sluis Sluis comes comes off off as as the the profile more slow-growth slow-growth of of the the lot—she lot—she and and more Jordan say say they they would would have have voted voted against against Jordan Plan Bay Bay Area. Area. (The (The Novato Novato City City Council Council Plan was among among two two Marin Marin municipalities municipalities to to was approve the the plan, plan, though though neither neither Athas Athas approve nor Eklund Eklund are are wild wild about about itit and, and, again, again, nor Novato’s housing housing numbers numbers were were on on the the low low Novato’s side). None None of of the the candidates candidates isis enamenam- 12 side). 12>>

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Larkspur City City Council Council Larkspur The deal: deal: With With incumbents incumbents Brad Brad Marsh Marsh The and Len Len Rifkind Rifkind not not seeking seeking second second terms, terms, and three seats seats are are open open with with four four candidates candidates three running to to serve serve aa town town that that will will face face issues issues running of poor poor road road quality quality (Larkspur’s (Larkspur’s ranked ranked of among the the Bay Bay Area’s Area’s worst worst in in aa 2010 2010 sursuramong vey), the the implementation implementation of of aa GreenbraeGreenbraevey), Highway 101 101 interchange interchange restructuring restructuring Highway (everyone wants wants to to connect connect 101 101 to to the the San San (everyone Rafael Bridge, Bridge, but but no no one one likes likes the the price price Rafael tag) and and whether whether to to construct construct aa new new comcomtag) munity center center near near Doherty Doherty Drive. Drive. munity The candidates: candidates: Longtime Longtime incumbent incumbent The Dan Hillmer Hillmer will will jockey jockey for for one one of of three three Dan seats against against challengers challengers Catherine CatherineWay, Way, an an seats attorney and and former former nurse; nurse; Kevin Kevin Haroff, Haroff, attorney an environmental environmental attorney; attorney; and and financial financial an analyst Daniel Daniel Kunstler. Kunstler. analyst Our take: take: The The candidates candidates aren’t aren’t very very far far Our away from from each each other other on on aa number number of of isisaway

sues facing facing the the city—everyone city—everyone supports supports the the sues half-cent sales sales tax tax proposal proposal on on the the ballot, ballot, half-cent and agrees agrees the the funds funds would would be be well-used well-used and to repair repair the the town’s town’s deleterious deleterious roads; roads; they they to all name name the the Greenbrae-corridor Greenbrae-corridor project project all among their their key key issues, issues, and and so so on. on. among The bottom bottom line: line: No No easy easy decision decision The among four four quality quality candidates—a candidates—a good good among problem to to have have for for Larkspur. Larkspur. Hillmer, Hillmer, problem being the the lone lone incumbent incumbent with with three three seats seats being open, stands stands aa good good chance chance of of remainremainopen, ing on on the the council—and council—and he he should. should. A A ing councilmember since since 1992, 1992, he’s he’s shown shown an an councilmember ability to to work work well well within within aa diversity diversity of of ability opinions and and his his experience experience would would come come opinions in handy handy on on what what will, will, again, again, be be aa Larkspur Larkspur in council with with new new faces. faces. Haroff Haroff’s’s work work as as council an environmental environmental attorney attorney and and as as aa city city an planning commissioner commissioner could could be be useful useful on on planning the council, council, as as the the town town moves moves toward toward an an the infrastructure emphasis emphasis in in its its budget—he budget—he infrastructure supports Measure Measure C, C, and and says says even even that that isis supports not enough enough (a (a property property tax tax increase increase may may not be needed, needed, as as well). well). As As the the only only GreenGreenbe brae resident resident running running for for council, council, Haroff Haroff brae says he’d he’d also also provide provide an an important important voice voice says for his his sometimes-overlooked sometimes-overlooked neighborneighborfor hood. Kunstler Kunstler isis the the biggest biggest proponent proponent of of hood. constructing aa new new library library (he’s (he’s aa trustee trustee constructing with the the Larkspur Larkspur Public Public Library) Library) and and with making sure sure City City Hall Hall isis seismically seismically sound. sound. making He’s also also the the only only candidate candidate to to regularly regularly He’s mention climate climate change change and and sea-level sea-level mention rise—issues that that may may be be very very pressing pressing 40 40 rise—issues years from from now, now, and and need need addressing addressing today. today. years Way’s eye eye isis keenest keenest on on the the budget; budget; she’s she’s Way’s big proponent proponent of of shared shared services services with with aa big neighboring communities; communities; Way Way would would neighboring bring aa better better gender gender balance balance to to the the council council bring (Ann Morrison Morrison isis the the only only woman woman curcur(Ann rently on on the the council). council). rently We recommend: recommend: Dan Dan Hillmer, Hillmer, Daniel Daniel We Kunstler and and Catherine CatherineWay. Way. Kunstler MillValley Valley City City Council Council Mill The deal: deal: Two Two seats seats are are open, open, and and twotwoThe term incumbents incumbents Andrew Andrew Berman Berman and and term Shawn Marshall Marshall aren’t aren’t running running (in (in Mill Mill Shawn Valley there’s there’s an an unofficial unofficial two-term two-term limit limit Valley to which which most most adhere). adhere). That That makes makes this this to campaign between between four four untested untested council council campaign candidates the the most most wide wide open open of of the the eleceleccandidates tion. tion. The candidates: candidates: George George Gordon, Gordon, owner owner The of aa local local investment investment firm, firm, isis hoping hoping third third of time’s aa charm charm after after two two past past failed failed council council time’s campaigns. John John McCauley McCauley brings brings experiexpericampaigns. ence as as aa planning planning commission commission member member ence to the the race, race, while while prisoner-rights prisoner-rights attorney attorney to Jessica Jackson Jackson and and trial trial attorney attorney Dan Dan Jessica Kelly round round out out the the lawyerly lawyerly flank flank in in the the Kelly campaign. campaign. Our take: take: It’s It’s aa gentler, gentler, calmer calmer Mill Mill ValValOur ley council council race race than than in in previous previous cycles— cycles— ley there’s no no Miller Miller Avenue Avenue Precise Precise Plan-type Plan-type there’s controversy that’s that’s boiling boiling the the blood blood of of controversy voters in in the the wealthy wealthy enclave enclave at at the the base base of of voters Mt. Tam. Tam. A A Miller Miller Avenue Avenue Streetscape Streetscape Plan Plan Mt. still in in the the mix, mix, however, however, and and that, that, along along isis still with disaster disaster readiness readiness and and infrastructure infrastructure with maintenance, isis among among the the issues issues the the next next maintenance, council will will face. face. Of Of the the four four candidates, candidates, council Gordon’s platform platform separates separates most most from from the the Gordon’s

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ored by a giant youth sports complex in Hamilton, but no one’s seen a concrete plan for it yet, so comments are few. Ideas for the Redwood Corridor, however, are intriguing. Sluis suggests a Ferry Buildingtype destination at that north part of town; Jordan envisions a retail-entertainmentrecreation area that saves room for some of the longstanding businesses near Redwood Boulevard, such as Novato Builder’s Supply and Nero’s Firewood. Athas favors a “destination shopping place” with unique retailers, while Eklund offers a mix of biotech job creation on one side of the railroad tracks and a parklike replication of Berkeley’s Fourth Street on the other. Moment of political honesty we’d like to see more of: When asked what could be improved about Novato, Jordan replied: “We need to stop trying to be like other cities around us—on a lot of different levels—we need to realize who we are, agree on it, embrace it and lighten up a bit.” Worth mentioning: As the Marin cities representative on ABAG, Eklund “abstained” from voting yay or nay on Plan Bay Area—saying she took her cue from seven of Marin’s 11 cities which held “no position” on the highly charged matter. Our initial reaction was that it was a politically safe move during an election year—representatives are expected to vote based on their informed opinions about things, not simply to bend to the will of their majority constituents. None of the other candidates seems to think this is a big deal, however. Bottom line: Athas and Eklund have been the two more environmentally conscious members of the current Novato Council—Athas has been the most consistent supporter of clean energy, while the rest of the council dragged its feet to join Marin Energy Authority—and they both appear cautious, yet creative with downtown development. As challengers, Sluis and Jordan are more than worthy, thoughtful choices, but they haven’t made the case that others should be unseated to make room. We recommend: Pat Eklund and Denise Athas. San Anselmo Town Council The deal: There’s a lot of names on the San Anselmo ballot, but only half of them are in a melee for a council seat. Try and follow along: There are three four-year seats available, with three folks throwing their hats in the ring for those. So incumbents Tom McInerney and Kay Coleman, along with Tamalpais Union High School District board member John Wright, will fill those three seats, right? Why is that even on the ballot? Well, there could be a writein candidate challenging, but technically it’s because there’s also three candidates running for a single two-year seat to fill out the term of former councilwoman Lori Lopin, who resigned in February. (Council 12 Pacific Sun OCtober 11 - OCtober 17, 2013

appointee Liz Dahlgren decided not to run to retain Lopin’s seat amidst a minor controversy over transparency during the April appointment proceedings.) The candidates: Fighting it out for the two-year seat are political consultant Steve Burdo, business owner Doug Kelly and real-estate broker Matt Brown. Our take: All three candidates present themselves as thoughtful, committed community members—whoever wins the seat will likely serve the town responsibly. Brown says upfront that his priority is the town’s aging infrastructure and he wants to ensure that if Measure D passes, that sales tax money will go toward repairing dilapidated roads. He also separates himself by opposing the Memorial Park Flood Control Plan—which would ostensibly use the park grounds as a seasonal basin to mitigate possible flooding from Storich Creek overflow. He says it would result in the “destruction” of the park for too little a return on flood control. Kelly also places roads and flood mitigation as priorities— though he supports creating a detention facility at Memorial Park. Kelly has the most to say about Plan Bay Area and ABAG— he’s not a fan—but understands that if he’s elected he’ll “need to work with them in a positive manner regardless of [his] views.” Burdo’s background as a political consultant can be both impressive and troubling (well, at least for those who don’t like “professional politicians”). Burdo spent more than six years as a community organizer back east (for ACORN—gasp!) and, as part of his six years with Kathleen Russell Consulting, has worked on numerous local political campaigns. He’s no doubt made some friends, and likely stepped on some toes, along the way. The bottom line: A difficult decision for San Anselmo voters—but for good reasons. But we’ll tip the scales for Burdo. Like Brown and Kelly, he’s up for the job. In fact, if it weren’t for an odd brouhaha during the appointment of Dahlgren last spring, he might have already had the job. When applying for Lopin’s open seat, Burdo was among three applicants with support among the four sitting councilmembers. The votes eventually weighed with applicant Dahlgren, but when it later surfaced that there was confusion over the transparency of Dahlgren’s application, some on the council said they would’ve voted differently. For the two-year seat we recommend: Steve Burdo For the four-year seats we recommend: Tom McInerney, John Wright and Kay Coleman San Rafael City Council The deal: Four candidates vying for two seats on a council that will face upcoming issues over affordable housing, revitalizing the downtown economy, funding public safety and the city’s ongoing struggles to

assist (and decrease) its homeless population. The candidates: Incumbent (and former planning commissioner) Kate Colin, who was unanimously appointed last year to fill the seat vacated by freshman Assemblyman Marc Levine; former councilman Greg Brockbank, who stepped down to run unsuccessfully for mayor; San Rafael Planning Commissioner Maribeth Bushey Lang; and Randy Warren, an attorney focusing on child-abduction cases. Our take: As Warren correctly points out, Bushey Lang, Colin and Brockbank are all highly qualified to serve, and are of more a like mind on issues than is he. That

lawns and fill our water glasses—but no one wants to see urban blight. (Bushey Lang is the only candidate we’ve seen to emphasize childcare access for working families in her platform—good for her, we say.) We’ve always appreciated Brockbank’s open-minded progressivism and energy. Colin’s short time on the council hasn’t quite been enough to create a legacy with which her tenure can be judged, but neither have we seen any reason why her unanimous appointment should be questioned just yet. We recommend: Kate Colin and Greg Brockbank

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being said, Warren’s take on things is definitely, how shall we say, the most unique of the candidates. He’s more alarmist about what Plan Bay Area-enforced affordable housing numbers might do to San Rafael (in regards to transportation corridor development, he suggests it will lead to the creation of a “Northgate City”)—as an alternative to PBA, he’d like to offer generous subsidies to commuters from other counties to purchase zero-emission cars (so we can lower greenhouse gases, without moving the workforce into town). He also floats ideas of partnering with Sonoma Raceway to host race-themed events on Fourth Street, and promoting the Civic Center area as a Bay Area destination for high-tech businesses. We like that he thinks outside the box, but we’re not sure San Rafael is ready for a Randy Warren term just yet—when and if it is, it could be quite a show. Bottom line: Four sharp candidates are running. They all express support for the city’s homeless initiatives, while conceding the weight the city carries in that regard can at times be a burden to downtown businesses. They all understand, to varying degrees, that more housing is needed for the lower-income workers who cut our

Marin Healthcare District Bond Measure F The hospital district is asking voters to approve a $394 million bond measure to give Marin General Hospital a major Marin County facelift. State-mandated seismic upgrades are the impetus for the construction, but just as important, say hospital officials, is the fact that Marin’s a graying community should not be served in a graying hospital. Opened in 1952 (thanks to bond funds, as it happens), Marin General is well past its 50-year expiration date, if you believe the medical community dictum that hospitals typically enjoy a five-decade shelf life before they’re outdated. In addition to the earthquake proofing—which is mandated by law—the plan is “to expand and enhance emergency and other medical facilities; to provide the latest lifesaving medical facilities for treatment of heart, stroke, cancer and other diseases, and to reduce ER wait times.” For all intents and purposes, they’re proposing to build a whole new $500 million hospital—and it will cost property owners $20 per $100,000 assessed value (or, for an average district home of, say, $650,000, it’ll ding you $10 to $12 per month). Critics of Measure F say $500 million

is too high a price tag—especially when hospital CEOs are raking in in the neighborhood of $1 million a year in salaries and bonuses. They also question the transparency of the governance structure of the district in which a managing board, appointed by an elected board, runs the operations of the hospital without direct accountability to the voters. We’re right with them if the question is whether CEO salaries are too high—the 2008 Wall Street meltdown was pretty strong evidence that many corporations could be run with equal competence (or lack thereof) at a far lower compensation. We also understand the dubious nature of a behind-the-scenes board—the same setup under Sutter led to a private board whose allegiance to the corporation led them to look the other way as Sutter funneled millions out of the hospital district to line the coffers of other facilities. However, those issues aren’t what’s at stake with Measure F. None of the bond money has anything to do with salaries or board appointments—it goes to construction and infrastructure. This is an old facility in an aging community that warrants a modern hospital with state-of-the-art emergency and trauma care. No one knows when a major earthquake will happen, but we do know the seismic upgrades have to be finished by 2030, according to state law. And to use a medical analogy—if you’re going to operate on a patient, you may as well tie up all the loose ends while you’re in there. We recommend a Yes on Measure F. Local measures As usual there’s a slew of local measures seeking more funds from property owners and shoppers to maintain general town/ district upkeep. With the frequency in which such measures have become a way of life (and dependence) for municipalities, we wouldn’t blame voters for a hardand-fast “no” on any of them. But with

funds from Sacramento at a minimum, and following a sales/property-tax-depleting recession, such measures should be expected—this is the price for doing business these days at the local level. Not a lot of persuasive opposition has gathered around any of these measures; if municipalities have been tight-fisted with taxpayer money anytime in recent memory—it’s been the past few years. In addition to Measure F (see above) we’re recommending a “yes” vote on the following: A Lagunitas School District bond— $500,000 to modernize facilities; no funds used for salaries (55 percent approval needed) B Town of Corte Madera’s half-cent sales tax for six years—to maintain essential town services (majority needed) C City of Larkspur’s half-cent sales tax for five years—for street repair and essential city services (majority needed) D Town of San Anselmo’s half-percent sales tax for 10 years—for road repair and general town services (majority needed) E City of San Rafael’s extension of half-percent sales tax and increase of onequarter percent for 20 years—to maintain essential city services (majority needed) G Kentfield Fire District’s repeal of existing fire tax and replace it with a tax of 10 cents per building per square foot—to maintain rapid emergency response services (two-thirds needed) H Marinwood Community Services District’s increase in appropriations limit through 2017 in an amount equal to the revenue from the 2005 park maintenance special tax (majority needed) I Mesa Park parcel tax of $49 per year per improved parcel for four years—for maintenance of Mesa Park (two-thirds needed) J Strawberry Recreation District bond—$7 million for modernization of recreational equipment and facilities (twothirds needed)

Endorsements Cheat Sheet Now in new ‘wallet-size’—perfect for taking to the polls! Marin Community College District Board of Trustees: Diana Conti, Wanden Treanor and Brady Bevis Corte Madera Town Council: David Kunhardt, Diane Furst and Carla Condon Fairfax Town Council: Four-year seats, John Reed, David Weinsoff and Barbara Coler; two-year seat, Renee Goddard Larkspur City Council: Dan Hillmer, Daniel Kunstler and Catherine Way Mill Valley City Council: John McCauley and Dan Kelly Novato City Council: Pat Eklund and Denise Athas San Anselmo Town Council: Four-year seats, Tom McInerney, John Wright and Kay Coleman; two-year seat, Steve Burdo

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he seas may be rising and mortgage rates are bumpy but if Washington doesn’t do something uber-awful to defund Obamacare an affordable health care plan may be on the way, if you can figure out which one you need. Delays and snafus continue to dog the enrollment system. Did someone say this would be easy? Call me crazy, but I just wanted the whole issue to go away, or at least let someone else make the decision on a health-care system that works. Turns out that I, like other seniors in Marin, don’t have much to worry about. Medicare is safe and the state of California has provided a website, Covered California (www.coveredca.com), to explain it all to you. There’s also Covered Marin (www.marinhhs. org/affordable-care-act-aca-marin-county). The Affordable Care Act (ACA), aka Obamacare, has some aspects already in place. But the sticky wicket is that most Americans must have insurance by 2014. You can apply for health insurance (as of Oct. 1) for coverage that begins next January. According to the Marin Health and Human Services website, the ACA puts strong consumer protections in place, provides new coverage options and

gives you the tools you need to make informed choices about health coverage. Following is a summary of information for seniors from a variety of sources, including AARP and the Kaiser Family Foundation. Thanks to Belle Cole, co-leader of the nonprofit and nonpartisan Organizing for Action for providing this information. * * * * *

“The ACA law strengthens Medicare by including more preventive benefits, lowering the price of prescription drugs in the Part D ‘doughnut hole,’ and fighting waste and fraud,” Cole says. For instance, if someone has Medicare Part D and reaches the coverage gap or ‘doughnut hole’ in 2013, he or she will get more than a 50-percent discount on brand-name prescription drugs and more than a 20-percent discount on generic drugs while they are in the coverage gap. Guaranteed benefits of those on Medicare are protected, Cole asserts, because they were earned over a lifetime of work. More preventive care is covered as well. Medicare now covers yearly wellness visits and screening for diseases such as cancer, cholesterol, diabetes, immunizations, diet counseling and more.

According to Cole, the health-care law fights fraud, scams and waste that take money from the Medicare program. More resources have been added to catch those

About Organizing For Action Organizing for Action (OFA) is a grassroots organization dedicated to supporting the agenda Americans voted for in 2012. It is nonprofit, nonpartisan and advocates for issues like job creation, strengthening the middle class, gun violence prevention, comprehensive immigration reform, health-care reform and measures combating climate change that a majority of the American people support. OFA is nationwide. It mobilizes citizens of all parties and diverse points of view to speak out for speedy passage and effective implementation of this legislative agenda. Our chapter in Marin consists of volunteers from most major cities. Visit www.ofamarin.org, to get an idea of who we are and what we do. Belle Cole and Barb Killey are the co-leaders.

who fraudulently bill Medicare. Veterans also are protected under the new ACA. The new law does not change VA health benefits or veterans’ out-of-pocket costs. If you are enrolled in VA health care you don’t need to meet the health-care law coverage standards, according to the U.S.

Department of Veterans Affairs. If you log on to Covered Marin, you’ll come across YouToons, a cartoon that illustrates types of coverage, including the part that the government and employers play in this dramatic shift in health care. It’s an amusing way to get your dose of information. You may have to watch it several times. Covered California offers a number of plans provided by a dozen insurers throughout the state. While the benefits are the same in each plan, prices vary depending on premiums and out-of-pocket costs. If you are below a certain income you might qualify through Medi-Cal or Medicaid. When you log on to Covered California, which is California’s online exchange, you get the options you and 5 million other state residents have. It’s been advised to start searching now, because if you don’t have coverage by March 31 you will be subject to a fine. What seems confusing is Covered California’s use of the word “exchange.” It is in fact a marketplace where consumers can shop for a health plan. Representatives are available by phone at 1-800/300-1506. Y Shop for answers from Joanne at ghwilliams6@gmail.com.

GUESS WHAT’S SHAKING at Marin General Hospital? Join us at our Earthquake Safety Fair, featuring the Quake Cottage. On Thursday, October 17th, at precisely 10:20 am, millions of Californians will participate in the Great California Shakeout when they “drop, cover and hold on” – the recommended actions to protect yourself during an earthquake. To reinforce the importance of earthquake safety, Marin General Hospital will be holding an Earthquake Safety Fair.

Thursday, October 17th, 11 am - 3 pm Free and open to all, the Fair will be set up in the parking lot below the East Lobby entrance and will feature the following: • The Quake Cottage - 8.0 earthquake simulator • Emergency disaster supply checklists • “Get Ready Marin” disaster preparedness information • Information from the American Red Cross. • Purchase emergency kits at a discounted price and enter to win an emergency kit for the whole family • Enjoy smoothies from Jamba Juice

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air. Spinelli closed LaCoppa last month and Equator Coffee is moving in. The San Rafael company is planning a remodeled space with more seating and equipment for new brewing styles, aiming for a February start. Until then it’s possible to enjoy Equator’s coffees and teas in its recently established space in Proof Lab Surf Shop in Tam Valley (244 Shoreline Highway). Follow the progress at www.equatorcoffees.com. FINALLY OKTOBERFEST Saturday, Oct. 12, offers a bunch of events in Marin with foods for all tastes. This will be the 20th annual Oktoberfest in Corte Madera (noon-5pm) on the town’s picturesque square. Besides many beers (wines, too), foods from local restaurants, producers and social organizations can be enjoyed with background music from three bands. Separate activities areas for kids and a pumpkin sale add to the family feeling. General admission is $5, $20 for adults who plan to drink, and no charge for those under 12. Details: www.oktoberfestcortemadera.org Biketoberfest (11am-6pm) is Fairfax’s special attraction this month, bringing crowds to the home of the mountain bike to sample brews from 35 microbrewers and nosh on foods as varied as paella and souvlaki, with Three Twins Ice Cream for dessert. Get there on two wheels: there is free valet bike parking. $25 in advance online, $30 at the gate (cash only). www. biketoberfestmarin.com. In Sausalito, Dunphy Park will rock with Zydeco By The Bay (noon-6pm). Besides music, Louisiana food will be the focus, along with local fare. Arts and crafts exhibits, kids’ activities, and dance lessons should keep everybody happy. This is a benefit for Performing Stars Blues in the School program. Information: www. zydecobythebay.com. DINE FOR A CAUSE A Taste of Sri Lanka (Oct. 17, 6pm) offers a buffet dinner of the intriguing Indian-influenced cuisine (wine available for purchase) at The Key Room, Homeward Bound, Novato. It’s a fundraiser for Water for People, developer of clean water supplies for 10 countries, and Homeward Bound’s Oma Village housing program. $50 per person. Details: www.brownpapertickets.com . CORRECTION: The truffle dinner at Sausalito’s Poggio, kick-off for the 2013 Festa di Tartufo, is Thursday, Nov. 14, not Nov. 30 as reported here last week. For full details: www.poggiotrattoria.com. < Whet Pat’s appetite at patfusco@sonic.net.

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Blue Jasmine (PG-13) * Bonnie and Clyde (R) * Captain Phillips (PG-13)

Movie summaries by M at t hew St af fo r d Blue Jasmine (1:38) Woody Allen dramedy considers the case of a tightly strung New York socialite restructuring her life in the wilds of Marin and S.F.; Cate Blanchett stars. l Bonnie and Clyde (1:51) Seminal ’60s classic about the fabled Depression-era bandit couple and the bloody price of fame stars Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Michael J. Pollard and Gene Hackman; Arthur Penn directs. l Captain Phillips (2:13) Paul Greengrass docudrama about the 2009 hijacking of a U.S. cargo ship and the relationship between its captain (Tom Hanks) and the leader of the Somali pirates (Barkhad Abdi). l

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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

(1:35) Cartoon sequel finds inventor Flint Lockwood battling food-animal hybrids like shrimpanzees and tacodiles. l Don Jon (1:29) Swinger Joseph GordonLevitt strives for love and intimacy despite his overwhelming addiction to porn; Scarlett Johansson and Julianne Moore offer other options. l Enough Said (1:33) Should single mom Julia Louis-Dreyfus relax and enjoy her new romance with single dad James Gandolfini or let his ex-wife Catherine Keener bring her down to earth? l Escape from Tomorrow (1:30) Covertly filmed paranoid fantasy about a family man’s nightmarish day at Disney World complete with murderous Disney characters, French vixens, brainwashing security guards and a fatal cat epidemic. l The Family (1:51) Mob comedy stars Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer as rambunctious husband-and-wife snitches trying (unsuccessfully) to settle into a quiet new life in rural France under the Witness Protection Program. l Gravity (1:31) Venice Film Fest phenom about two astronauts who struggle to survive after they’re cast adrift in outer space; George Clooney and Sandra Bullock star. l Inequality for All (1:25) Economics expert and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich takes on the dangerously widening gap between rich and poor with wit and insight. l Instructions Not Included (1:55) An Acapulco playboy finds himself raising a (surprise!) newborn daughter and making it as a Hollywood stuntman to boot. l Machete Kills (1:47) President Charlie Sheen recruits a fabled Mexican cop to stop two super-villains from conquering the world; Robert Rodriguez directs Lady Gaga, Jessica Alba, Mel Gibson, Antonio Banderas, Cuba Gooding Jr. and many others. l Mill Valley Film Festival The 36th annual cinematic soiree features premieres, workshops, galas, in-person tributes and hundreds of movies from around the world. l Muscle Shoals (1:51) Documentary look at the fabled Alabama recording studio and the musicians who made it great; Mick Jagger, Aretha Franklin, Gregg Allman and other legends bear witness. 20 Pacific Sun october 11 – october 17, 2013

l Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (1:46) The adventure-prone schoolboy is back, heading this time to the Bermuda Triangle to battle zombies (natch) for the Golden Fleece. l Prisoners (2:33) Hugh Jackman goes vigilante after his daughter is kidnapped by mysterious villains; cop Jake Gyllenhaal lends quasi-support. l Pulling Strings (1:52) Mexican comedy about the unlikely romance between a globetrotting U.S. diplomat and a mariachi musician in need of a visa. l Romeo and Juliet (1:58) Hailee Steinfeld and Douglas Booth play the Bard’s star-crossed lovers in Julian Fellowes’ new teen-friendly adaptation; Paul Giamatti turns up as Friar Laurence. l Royal Ballet: Don Quixote (3:00) London’s acclaimed dance troupe presents the lilting Marius Petipa-Ludwig Minkus reinterpretation of Cervantes’ classic novel. l Runner, Runner (1:31) Princeton preppie Justin Timberlake gets in way over his head when he’s caught between the FBI and Costa Rica online gambling kingpin Ben Affleck. l Rush (2:03) The rivalry between Formula One racing rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda is the jumping-off point for Ron Howard’s octane-powered thrill ride. l The Summit (1:44) Gripping documentary follows 22 mountain climbers as they attempt to conquer Savage Mountain, a Himalayan monolith with an average fatality rate of one in four climbers. l Wadjda (1:38) Acclaimed Saudi drama about a young girl’s determination to buy herself a new green bicycle. l When Comedy Went to School (1:13) Affectionate documentary about the great old Catskills resorts where Jewish-American comedy was born and nurtured; Sid Caesar, Jerry Lewis, Mort Sahl and Jackie Mason deliver the yocks.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG)

Don Jon (R) Enough Said (PG-13)

* Escape from Tomorrow (Not Rated) The Family (R) Gravity (PG-13)

* Inequality for All (PG) Instructions Not Included (PG-13) * Machete Kills (R) * Mill Valley Film Festival * Muscle Shoals (PG) Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Prisoners (R) Pulling Strings (Not Rated) * Romeo and Juliet (PG-13) * Royal Ballet: Don Quixote (PG) Runner, Runner (R)

Rush (R)

* The Summit (R) Wadjda (PG) * When Comedy Went to School (Not Rated)

Northgate: Fri-Wed 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Regency: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7 Sequoia: Wed 2, 7 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:45, 3:50, 6:45, 9:40 Sun-Thu 12:45, 3:50, 6:45 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7, 10:15 Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:45, 7, 10:15 Mon-Thu 6:45, 9:40 Marin: Fri-Sat 1, 4, 7, 10 Sun 1, 4, 7 Mon-Thu 4, 7 Playhouse: Fri 3:45, 6:40, 9:40 Sat 12:30, 3:45, 6:40, 9:40 Sun 12:30, 3:45, 6:40 Mon-Thu 3:45, 6:40 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:20, 12:55, 2:30, 4:05, 5:40, 7:15, 8:50, 10:20 Sun-Thu 11:20, 12:55, 2:30, 4:05, 5:40, 7:15 Rowland: 12:45, 3:55, 7, 10:10 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:35 Sun-Thu 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20 Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:30, 10:25; 3D showtime at 7:55 Sat-Sun 12:45, 5:30, 10:25; 3D showtimes at 3:10, 7:55 Mon-Thu 9:35; 3D showtime at 7:15 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30; 3D showtimes at 12:45, 3:15, 5:45, 8:15 Playhouse: Fri 5, 7:15, 9:30 Sat 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:15, 9:30 Sun 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:15 Mon-Thu 5, 7:15 Rowland: 11:35, 4:40, 7:10; 3D showtimes at 2, 9:35 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:45, 1:05, 3:25, 5:40, 7:55, 10:10 Rowland: 12:50, 3:10, 5:30, 7:55, 10:15 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 2:20, 4:50, 7:15, 9:30 Sun-Thu 12, 2:20, 4:50, 7:15 Marin: Fri-Sat 1:20, 4:20, 7:15, 9:40 Sun 1:20, 4:20, 7:15 Mon-Thu 4:20, 7:15 Regency: Fri-Sat 12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:45, 10:10 Sun-Tue, Thu 12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:45 Wed 12:05, 2:35 Rafael: Mon-Thu 7, 9:15 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:40, 2:20, 4:55, 7:30, 10:05 Cinema: Fri-Wed 11:30; 2:15, 4:40, 7:10, 9:30 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:10, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:20; 3D showtimes at 1, 3:15, 5:30, 8 Sun-Thu 12:10, 2:30, 4:45, 7; 3D showtimes at 1, 3:15, 5:30, 8 Marin: Fri-Sat 1:40; 3D showtimes at 4:40, 7:30, 9:50 Sun 1:40; 3D showtimes at 4:40, 7:30 Mon-Thu 4:40; 3D showtime at 7:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:45, 4:45, 9:45; 3D showtimes at 10:55, 12:35, 1:25, 2:15, 3:05, 3:55, 5:35, 6:25, 7:15, 8:05, 8:55, 10:30 Playhouse: Fri 4:40, 7, 9:20 Sat 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:20 Sun 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7 Mon-Thu 4:40, 7 Rowland: 1:40, 6:20; 3D showtimes at 11:20, 12:30, 2:50, 4, 5:10, 7:30, 8:40, 9:50 Rafael: Mon-Thu 6:45, 8:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:15, 2:05, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:50, 1:10, 2:25, 3:45, 5:05, 6:30, 7:45, 9:10, 10:25 Rowland: 11:40, 2:20, 5, 7:40, 10:25 At the Lark, Sequoia and Rafael through October 13; call (877) 8746833 or visit mvff.com for schedule, locations and info Rafael: Mon-Thu 6:30, 9 Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:50, 7:25; 3D showtimes at 11:10, 4:35, 9:55 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:15, 3:35, 7:05, 10:20 Sequoia: Mon-Tue, Thu 4, 7:20 Wed 1:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:50, 1:35, 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 Regency: Fri-Sat 12:50, 3:55, 7, 10 Sun-Thu 12:50, 3:55, 7 Regency: Wed 7 Larkspur Landing: Fri 5, 7:20, 10 Sat-Sun 12, 2:20, 5, 7:20, 10 Mon-Thu 7, 9:20 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:35, 2:10, 4:50, 7:25, 9:50 Sun 11:35, 4:50, 7:25 Mon-Tue, Thu 11:35, 2:10, 4:50, 7:25 Wed 11:35 Rowland: 12:40, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45, 10:05 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1, 4:05, 6:50, 9:45 Sun-Thu 1, 4:05, 6:50 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:30, 10:30 Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Mon-Thu 6:30, 9:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:45, 1:30, 4:20, 7:20, 10:15 Rowland: 1:30, 4:25, 7:20, 10:20 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:30, 2:15, 4:55, 7:30, 10:15 Sun-Tue, Thu 11:30, 2:15, 4:55, 7:30 Wed 2:15, 4:55, 7:30 Sequoia: Mon-Tue, Thu 4:30, 7 Wed 5:15, 7:40 Lark: Mon, Thu 5 Tue, Wed 5, 7

Robert Redford faces down the Indian Ocean in ‘All Is Lost,’ playing Saturday at the Rafael and Sunday at the Sequoia as part of the 36th annual Mill Valley Film Festival.

Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm schedules.

President Charlie Sheen and his little friend in ‘Machete Kills,’ opening Friday at the Northgate and the Rowland.

CinéArts at Marin 101 Caledonia St., Sausalito • 331-0255 | CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley • 388-4862 | Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera • 924-6505 | Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax • 453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur • 924-5111 | Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur • 461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael • 800-326-3264 | Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon • 435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael • 454-1222 | Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda • 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato • 800-326-3264

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Live music 10/11: 2nd Friday Night Jazz & Jam 8pm. $5-10. The Hannah Gallery 170 Donahue St. (next to Best Buy), Marin City. 662-2005. mwanzafuraha.com. 10/11: Claudia Villela Band Samba, Bossa Nova and free jazz vocalist. 8 and 10pm. $15-20. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com/music. 10/11: Cryptical with Stu Allen 8:30pm. $13. Hopmonk, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. hopmonk.com/novato.

10/11: Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs

9:30pm. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 10/11: Doc Kraft Dance Band Swing, Latin, country, rock. 8:30pm. $10. Seahorse Bar, 305 Harbor Dr &. Gate 5, Sausalito. 601-7858. sausalitoseahorse.com.

10/11: Friday Night Jazz: Robby Elfman Trio 6-9pm. Free. Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 461-5700. marincountrymart.com. 10/11: Lady D Jazz vocals. With Alex Markels, guitar; Carla Kaufman, bass. 7pm. No cover. Rickey’s Restaurant, 250 Entrada, Novato. 497-2462. ladydandthetramps.com.

10/11: Philthy Rich, 3rd Degree, Low Key

Rap. 9pm. $15-20. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com 10/11: The 7th Sons Rock and Roll Show 60s70s classic rock. 6:30pm. No cover. Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 847-2670. the7thsons.com. 10/11: Swoop Unit Soul, blues, rock .9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, fairfax. 464-7420. perisbar.com. 10/12: Audrey Moira Shimkas Jazz duo. 6:30pm. Free. Trident Restaurant, 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 331-3232. AudreyShimkas.com. 10/12: Buddy Owen Band Blues rock. The Occidentals open. 9pm. $15-20. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com 10/12: Elliot’s Evil Plan Rock and blues covers. 9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. 464-7420. perisbar.com. 10/12: Kyle Alden San Francisco based singer/ songwriter/guitarist. With Robert Powell, guitars, pedal steel guitar and vocals; Paul Eastburn, bass. 8pm. $13-15. Studio 55 Marin, 1455-A E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael. 453-3161. studio55marin.com. 10/12: The Zins Rock, R&B. 8 and 10 pm. $10. Fenix Night Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. (707) 578-3235. thezins.com. 10/12: Zydeco by the Bay Festival Creole Zydeco sounds with Andre Thierry, Sean Ardoin and Koray Broussard. Laissez les bon temp rouler. Noon-6pm. Free admission. Dunphy Park, , Sausalito. zydecobythebay.com.

10/13: College of Marin Benefit featuring Mel Martin The COM Jazz Band will share the

stage with saxophone master Mel Martin. 6pm. $20. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com/music.

10/13: James Nash and Bobby Vega 9:30pm. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 10/13: Kurt Huget and Friends Original Americana. 7pm. No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. panamahotel.com. 10/13: Moonalice 2pm. No cover. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera, Mil Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com. 10/13: Nancy Northrup Country/gospel/folk roots. 11:30am-1:30pm. No cover. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com/music. 10/13: Noel Jewkes Jazz. 7pm. $7.50. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com 10/13: Poor Man’s Whiskey Beer Garden Barbecue 6pm. Doors at 4pm. $25, includes barbecue. Hopmonk, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. hopmonk.com/novato.

10/13: Sunday Salsa with Rumbache Salsa. Free dance class 4pm. 5pm. $10. Sausalito Seahorse Supper Club, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 331-2899. sausalitoseahorse.com. 10/14: Earl Thomas and Friends Euro roots. 7pm. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera, Mill Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com.

10/14: Open Mic with Austin DeLone

7:30pm. All ages. No cover. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera, Mil Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com. 10/14: Open Mic with Billy D 9:30pm. No cover. Peri’s, 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. perisbar.com 10/14: Open Mic with Derek Smith 9pm. No cover. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com

10/14: Opens Mic with Simon Costa

9:30pm, sign up begins at 8pm. All ages. No cover. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 10/15: Open Mic For 21 and older. 8:30pm. No cover. No Name Bar, 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 474-2221. 10/15: Swing Fever “There’ll Never Be Another You: Songs of Walter Donaldson and Harry Warren.” 7pm. No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. panamahotel.com.

10/15: Tuesday Singer Songwriter Series

Open mic night. 8pm. $10. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com/music.

10/15: Walking Spanish, Lungs and Limbs, Saffell Indie rock. 9pm. $5. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com

10/16: Dale Polissar Trio with Si Perkoff Clar-

inet jazz. 7pm. No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. panamahotel.com. 10/16: Down North Rock. 9pm. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com 10/16: Enzo Garcia Not just for the shorties, Enzo is a local treasure. 8:30pm. No cover. No Name Bar, 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-1392.

Pirates of the West Indian The Danish thriller A HIJACKING arrives in video stores to time with the release of Captain Phillips starring Tom Hanks—each criticallyacclaimed films about Somali piracy. But A Hijacking goes the “business procedural” route, exploring the awful lifeor-death decisions that Johan Philip Asbaek watches as Somali pirates hijack his ship in director are made within the tony Tobias Lindholm’s ‘A Hijacking.’ precincts of a corporate boardroom, with nothing but a speakerphone and fax to decide the fate of the firm’s all-Danish crew. That firm is led by the career-ascendant Peter (Søren Malling, known to many as editor Torbin Friis on the series Borgen), an unrivaled hotshot in the art of a deal, who quickly finds himself in different waters when he insists on handling the pirate negotiations himself. It turns out things can go off-script when your broker has a gun to his neck, when a shot heard at the other end of a scratchy connection can mean anything, or when the crew can be leveraged to beg their own families for help. Johan Philip Asbaek costars as the ship’s cook Mikkel, a man made vital to the hijackers—and progressively unhinged—as they steer for open waters of the Indian Ocean, and the weeks turn into months. One learns from the bonus tracks that the film, incredibly, was shot on location, using a freighter that was once in pirate hands, with a real crew of former hostages rounding out the cast.—Richard Gould 10/16: Glen Jones Guitar. 8pm. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera, Mil Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com. 10/16: Open Mic with Dennis Haneda 8pm. No cover. Hopmonk, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 892-6200. hopmonk.com/novato. 10/16: Rusty Stringfield Quartet Americana, bluegrass, acoustic rock. 8pm. No cover. Iron Springs Pub, 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax. 485-1005. ironspringspub.com 10/17: Bryan Adams Rock. 8pm. $61-81. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 707-546-3600. wellsfargocenterarts.org 10/17: Deborah Winters and Friends Contempory soul, jazz. 7pm. No cover, dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. panamahotel.com. 10/17: Stu Allen and Mars Hotel 8pm. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera, Mil Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com. 10/18: Chick Jagger Rolling Stones tribute. Featuring Christina Michelle Bailey. 8pm. $5. Presidio Yacht Club at Travis Marina, 679 Sommerville Road, Sausalito. 332-2319. chickjagger.com.

10/18: Fenton Coolfoot and the Right Time

9:30pm. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 10/18: Howell Devine Jay Bonet opens. Blues rock. 9pm. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway, Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com

10/18: Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons with The Heavy Guilt and Jeff Crosby and the Refugees 9pm. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera, Mil Valley. 388-3850. swmh.com. 10/18: The Phillip Percy Pack Jazz, R&B by the fire. 7pm. No cover. Rickey’s Restaurant, 250 Entrada Dr., Novato. 244-2665. rickeysrestaurant.com.

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and Flamenco guitar. 7 and 10pm. $50-75. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com/music. 10/19: James Nash Americana guitar virtuoso. With Bobby Vega, Frank Martin, Lex Razon. 8pm. $20-35. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

Comedy 10/11: Carlos Alazraqui With special guest Larry “Bubbles” Brown. 8pm. $20-30. Showcase Theater, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. marincomedyshow.com. 10/11: Scott Capurro Standup. 9pm. $15-20. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. georgesnightclub.com. 10/13: Dave Chappelle 7 and 10pm shows. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 707-546-3600. wellsfargocenterarts.org OCTOBER 11- OCTOBER 17, 2013 PACIFIC SUN 21

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10/15: Mark Pitta and Friends Standup. 8pm. $16-26. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org. 10/18: Naked Truth: Masquerade Naked Truth: real.stories.live., the Mill Valley Public Library’s true storytelling series, returns as part of the Litquake Literary Festival. Storytellers will include comedic monologuist Josh Kornbluth, stand-up comic Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, and writers Josh Cereghino and Kari Kiernan. Josh Healey, an award-winning writer, performer, and creative activist, will emcee. For adults and high school students only. Registration strongly recommended. 7pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292, ext. 4740. millvalleylibrary.org.

Theater 10/10-11/03: ‘I and You’ World premiere by Lauren Gunderson. Sarah Rasmussen directs. 8pm Tues., Thurs., Fri.-Sat.; 7:30pm Wed.; 2 and 7pm Sun. $ 20-58. Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley. 388-5208. marintheatre.org 10/11-20: Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ Presented by the 6th Street Playhouse. Eric Idle, book and lyrics. Eric Idle and John du Prez, music. Opens Oct. 11. 8pm Thurs.-Sat.; 2pm Sat.-Sun. $33-38. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa. 707-226-7372. nvoh.org.

10/18: Dan Hoyle’s ‘Each and Everything’

One man show. 8pm. $20-35. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org. 10/18-11/10: ‘Gypsy’ Arthur Laurents-Jule Styne-Stephen Sondheim musical about the quintessential stage mother and her daughter who becomes Gypsy Rose Lee. Directed by Blanca Florido. Andrew Klein, musical direction. Produced by the Novato Theater Company. 7:30pm Thurs.; 8pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sun. $12-25. Novato Playhouse, 5420 Nave Dr., Novato. 883-4498. www.novatotheatercompany.org. Through 10/13: ‘Chapter Two’ Tony Award nominated play by Neil Simon. James Nelson, directs; Robert Wilson, produces. 7:30pm Thurs.; 8pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sun.$13 - 26. The Barn Theatre, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 456-9555, ext. 1 . rossvalleyplayers.com.

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MusicAEterna celebrates their 15th Anniversary Season as Santa Sabina Center’s Ensemble-inResidence, inaugurating the new Contemplative Concert Series with a creative dialogue between music and art. Chamber pieces inspired by visual art including works by Beethoven, Dvorak and Keyes. Reception following concert. 3pm. $20. Santa Sabina Center, 25 Magnolia Ave., San Rafael. 457-7727. santasabinacenter.org. 10/16: Anne Rainwater Piano. Works by Bach, others. Noon. Free. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.

10/17: Kirtan with Miriabai and Friends

Monthly on the third Thursday of each month. Call and response singing and meditation with live instrumentation including harmonium, guitar, digeridoo, dulcimer, flute, tamboura, percussion, and more. No experience is necessary. Children are welcome. 7:30pm. $10 donation. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com/events. 22 PACIFIC SUN OCTOBER 11 - OCTOBER 17, 2013

Dance 10/11-13: North Bay Bellydance Bazaar Belly dance competitions, performances all day long, vendors, Turkish coffee, henna painting, wine, beer, cocktails food. 8-10pm Fri.; Noon-9pm Sat.; Noon-7pm Sun. $12-15, under 12 free. Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St. Sebastopol. northbaybellydancebazaar.com.

Art 10/11-12: Marin Society of Artists Art Auction/Fundraiser Over 300 artworks will be auctioned off. All work contributed by MSA members. Silent auction followed by live auction at 8:30 pm. Works can be previewed at the MSA Gallery 10am4pm on Oct. 11; noon-4pm Oct. 12. Free. Marin Society of Artists Gallery, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 454-9561. marinsocietyofartists.org.

Through 10/20: Madeline Nieto Hope, GRO’s Latino Photography Project and Andrew Romanoff “Make Believe.� Madeline

Nieto Hope, works from re-purposed, reclaimed and re-salvaged materials. “Residencia en la Tierra.â€? Group photo exhibition with Mario Garcia, Imelda Macias, Agustina Martinez, Maria Mercado, Maricela Mora, RubĂŠn Rubledo, Martina Roque, and Juanita Romo, present work that reveals a deep resonance with the natural world. Andrew Romanoff in the Annex. Sunday Salon Artists Talk/Reception: 4-5pm Oct. 20. Gallery Route One, 11101 Highway One , Pt. Reyes Station. 663-1347. galleryrouteone.org

Through11/04: St. Light: The Urban Impressionism of Lawrence Kushner Rabbi Lawrence Kushner is best known as an author, NPR “All Things Considered� commentator and the Scholarin-Residence at Congregation Emanu-El of S.F. This is his first solo exhibition of oil paintings. Free. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 444-8000. marinjcc.org/kushner.

Through 12/30: Marin Civic Center Exhibition “Art Contemporary Marin Media Mix.� Group exhibition. Free. Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael. 868-2308. artcontemporarymarin.blogspot.com.

Kids Events 10/12: Faye de Muyshondt “socialsklz:-).� 11am. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

10/12: James Patterson Treasure Hunt and Reading “Treasure Hunters.� 11am. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

10/12: Naturebridge: Night Hike and Campfire “Family Game Night.� Celebrate your

family team with cooperative games that get everyone in on the action. Gather around the campfire for family friendly songs, stories and s’mores. All ages welcome. 6-8:30pm. $12, registration required. NatureBridge, 1033 Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito. 331-1548. naturebridge.org.

10/12: San Anselmo Hidden Valley Fall Festival Kids’ games, jumpies, live music including the

Zucker Family Band, face painting, cake walk, haunted house, raffle. Funds support YES! San Anselmo school programs. 10am-4pm. Free admission. Hidden Valley Elementay School, 46 Green Valley Court, San Anselmo. 454-7409. hiddenvalleypto.org 10/12: Slide Ranch Harvest Festival Celebrate the season of bounty in the style of an old time country fair. Slide Ranch’s annual Harvest Celebration offers seasonally inspired crafts and activities like building a scarecrow, spinning wool, and making bread, butter and cheese from scratch. Meet the farm

animals, milk a goat, and feed chickens. Learn about native coastal plants on a guided wild lands hike, get your face painted, or just relax in a beautiful garden while eating some local, organic food. Throughout the day enjoy live, kid friendly music and expansive views. 10am-4pm. $25-95. Slide Ranch, 2025 Shoreline Hwy., Muir Beach. 381-6155. slideranch.org.

10/12: Tim Cain Sing and Dance Along Show Kid rock local icon.11am-2pm. Free. Oak Plaza, Northgate Mall, San Rafael. 479-5955. shopatnorthgate.com

10/12: Venetia Valley School Fall Carnival Kids’ games, rides and jumpies, homemade food, live entertainment, face painting, cake walk, pumpkin patch, raffle. All funds help support music, playworks and teaching garden. 11am. Free admission. Venetia Valley School, 177 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 492-3150. sresproductions.com

10/17: History of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Join Ranger Bill to learn about the

diverse missions, goals and objectives of the USACE. 2pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx.

Film 10/11: ‘Girl Rising’ Unity In Marin’s Transformative Cinema series celebrates International Day of the Girl with a screening of this groundbreaking film which spotlights the stories of nine girls born into unforgiving circumstances who are empowered to achieve their dreams. 7pm. $10. Unity In Marin Sanctuary, 600 Palm Dr., Hamilton Center , Novato. 457-1522. unityinmarin.org. Through 10/13: 36th Annual Mill Valley Film Festival World renowned film festival returns screening over 200 innovative U.S. and international films, with over 30 premieres. Christopher B Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 383-5256. mvff.com.

10/18: Mumia: Long Distance Revolutionary Before he was convicted of murdering a policeman in 1981 and sentenced to die, Mumia AbuJamal was a gifted journalist and writer. Now after more than 30 years in prison and despite attempts to silence him. Mumia is not only still alive but continuing to report, educate, provoke and inspire. 2pm. Free. Emeritus Meeting Room Bldg. 10, Indian Valley Colleges, 1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato. 898-0131.

Outdoors 10/13: All about Oaks at Mount Burdell This is a Healthy Parks, Healthy People event. Oaks and their acorns are vitally important to a broad spectrum of animals. Discuss the role of these trees in local ecosystems as we compare five oak species and several interesting hybrids. Walk is for ages 15 and up. No animals (except service animals) please. High fire danger may cancel. 10am. Free. Mt. Burdell, San Andreas Dr., Novato. 893-9508. marincountyparks.org. 10/15: Focus on Raptors at Hawk Hill Every year thousands of raptors move down the Pacific coast as they head to wintering sites as far away as S. America. A large percentage of these birds pass through the Marin Headlands where they are annually documented by the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Start the day with a walk in Rodeo Valley learning to identify the birds, then head up to Hawk Hill for raptor viewing and to meet GGRO Director Allen Fish. Walk is for ages 15 and up. No animals (except service animals) please. Shannon Burke will lead. Meet at the east end of Rodeo Lagoon. 10am. Free. Bunker Road, Headlands area, Sausalito. 893-9520. marincountyparks.org.

Readings 10/11: Amazing Mentors The Real Hot Mamas Path to Power: Book Event With guest panelists Dr. Gigi and Ilene Dillon, Karilee Shames, PhD, RN, AHN-BC . 7pm. Free. Open Secret Book Store, 923 C St., San Rafael. 250-1380. amazingmentorsbook.com. 10/12: Aminatta Forna “With The Hired Man.� 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 10/12: Howard Pines “The Whale Song Translation.� 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

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10/13: David Ehrlich Reading at Mine Gallery Fiction writer and bookstore owner from

Jerusalem will read a selection of prose from his newest book “Who Will Die Last.� 2pm. Free. Mine Gallery, 1820 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. 755-4472. gallerymine.com. 10/13: Shepherd Hoodwin “Journey of Your Soul.� 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

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“Journey of Your Soul: A Channel Explores the Michael Teachings.� With author Shepherd Hoodwin. 7pm. Free. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com.

10/15: Author/ Poet Alan Kaufman in Conversation with Joanne Greene “Drunken Angel� is one of the first memoirs by a second generation Holocaust writer to address how alcoholism, his Jewish lineage and the Holocaust intersect, raising haunting new questions about how deeply both the Holocaust and addiction lie at the very nexus of our contemporary world. 7-9pm. Free. Osher Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road., San Rafael. 444-8000. marinjcc.org. 10/15: Ann Hood “The Obituary Writer.� 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 10/15: Graeme Simsion “The Rosie Project.� His screen adaptation won the Australian Writers Guild/ Inscription Award for Best Romantic Comedy Script. 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

10/15: Karen Joy Fowler: San Domenico School Luncheon 10th Annual Author Lunch-

eon. The featured guest this year is author of “We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves.� 11:30am. Ticket requests and inquiries: authorluncheonme.com. San Domenico School, 1500 Butterfield Road, San Anselmo. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

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10/16: Elizabeth Gilbert at Dominican University In conversation with Kelly Corrigan. “The Signature of All Things.” 7pm. $35, includes a signed book. Angelico Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 10/17: Dani Shapiro In Conversation with Sylvia Boorstein. “Still Writing.” 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 10/17: Kim Dower “Slice of Moon .” Poetry. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

10/17: Third Thursday Marin Poetry Reading With S.F. area poet James Zealous and friends. Refreshments will be served. 7:30pm. $3-5. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission & E St., San Rafael, . 889-5295. marinpoetrycenter.org.

10/17: Why There Are Words Literary Series:Litquake Edition With Sally Ball,Vikram

Chandra, Russell Dillon, Rae Gouirand, Matt Hart, Kate Milliken, Melissa Pritchard, Jane Smiley. Curated/hosted by founder Peg Alford Pursell. 7pm. $10. Studio 333, 333 Caledonia St., Sausalito. 331-8272. whytherearewords.com. 10/18: Dare to Paint: Book Event By Carol Levow. 7pm. Free. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com/events. 10/18: Lauren Grodstein In a bravura performance, Grodstein dissects the permeable line between faith and doubt to create “The Explanation of Everything.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 10/18: Marion Nestle Nestle, whom Michael Pollan ranked as the #2 most powerful foodie in America (after Michelle Obama) in Forbes, has always used cartoons in her public presentations. In “Eat, Drink, Vote” she teams up with The Cartoonist Group syndicate to present more than 250 of her

favorite cartoons on issues ranging from dietary advice to genetic engineering to childhood obesity. Noon. $21, includes book, coffee and tea. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.

Community Events (Misc.) 10/11: ABC’s of Growing Succulents Jessica Wasserman of the Marin Master Gardeners will discuss the origin of succulents and how to incorporate these beauties into your garden. These camels of the plant world are timely additions to everyone’s plant lists because of their versatility and sustainability. Find out how to grow and propagate them in the garden and containers and how to keep them alive over our wet and frosty winters. Noon. Free. Marin Civic Center, Board of Supervisors, Room 330, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael. 473-6058.

10/11: Joe Tate: Adventures with the Redlegs Joe Tate is the former leader of the Redlegs, a pirate rock n’ roll band that formed in the houseboat colony of Sausalito during the late sixties. Joe’s talk will focus on his adventures and tribulations in the sixties and seventies with the Redlegs. He’ll also share his perspective on the Sausalito houseboat community. 7:30pm. Free. Sausalito Public Library, 420 Litho St., Sausalito. 289-4121. ci.sausalito.ca.us

10/11: Second Fridays: (Almost) Midnight in Paris An evening of art, music, food and poodles.

Stroll, peruse art galleries, enjoy music on the streets plus check out the poodle parade at 5pm on Fourth St. 50% of proceeds will benefit Guide Dogs for the Blind. Pre-registration preferred. Free. Downtown City Plaza, Fourth and D Streets, San Rafael. 720-5591. downtownsanrafael.org. 10/11: Spaghetti Bingo Friday Includes nine bingo cards, three course spaghetti dinner and dessert. Prizes awarded. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Arrive early, seating is limited. 6:15pm.

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$8. Tamalpais Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley. 388-6393. tcsd.us. 10/12: Biketoberfest-Marin 2013 Day long festival and bike expo featuring bike exhibitors and a handmade bicycle show; brewfest; food vendors; live entertainment featuring Moonalice, Tom Finch Group, Tiny Television and Dogtown Ramblers; family fun zone with bike decorating, bike parade and face painting; vintage bike show presented by Low Key Motors. Free valet bike parking provided by Marin County Bicycle Coalition. Proceeds benefit the Marin County Bicycle Coalition and Access4Bikes. Beer Tasting tickets $25-30. Want to ride from the city? Meet up at S.F. Ferry Building at 10:45am for a scenic 25 mile bike ride to Fairfax for the event. 11am-6pm. Free. FairAnselm Plaza , 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax. 272-2756. biketoberfestmarin.com. 10/12: Bon Air Invitational Car Show From Model Ts to muscle cars, roadsters to speedsters, the annual show gathers over 100 classic cars for a day of auto appreciation. Joining the event this year is Maserati of S.F., who will display Maserati models. With live music and kid’s entertainment. 10am. Free. Bon Air Center, Just off Hwy 101 on Sir Francis Drake Blvd , Greenbrae. bonair.com.

10/12: Environmental Forum’s Savor Marin Celebrate the bounty of Marin at a cock-

tail event offering local, organic food and drink, raffle.With guest speakers Dr. Mary Griffin and Dr. Daphne Miller. 5pm. $35-40. Corte Madera Community Center, 498 Tamalpais Dr., Corte Madera. marinefm.org/savor-marin-2013. 10/12: Interactive Art Festival Syzygy Dance Project’s Interactive Art Festival Supporting transformative women’s dance in jails and recovery programs. With curated art exhibited by local artists, live music and dance, feet painting , chair massage, food and beverages. 1:30pm. $1520. Pickleweed Community Center, 50 Canal St., San Rafael. syzygydanceproject.org.

10/12: Left Bank ‘Hormones & Honig’ Lunch

With a three course menu, wine, a copy of the book and a talk by best-selling author Dr. Sara Gottfried. 12:30pm. $80. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur. 927-3331. leftbank.com. 10/12: Marin Poetry Workshop Wake Up Your Words: Poetry Reading Fundamentals wit Susan Zerner. 1:30pm. $25-45. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave. and E St., San Rafael. 472-3123. marinpoetrycenter.org. 10/12: Oktoberfest Corte Madera With beer and ales produced by the best northern California microbreweries and traditional foods sold by local vendors. Live German music, silent auction and kids activities. Find a spooky Halloween jack o’ lantern or decorations for your fall dinner tables. Oktoberfest 2013 is a fundraiser for the Corte Madera Beautification Committee, co-sponsored by the Corte Madera Community Foundation, the Town of Corte Madera and the Corte Madera Lions Club. $5-20, includes a mug and unlimited tasting. Old Corte Madera Square, Redwood Ave. and Tamalpais Dr., Corte Madera. 480-4114. oktoberfestcortemadera.org 10/12: Savor Marin With wines, beer and finger foods. “Farmacology” author Dr. Daphne Miller will talk about the surprising ways that the ecology of our bodies and the ecology of our farms are intimately and inextricably linked. Presented by Environmental Forum of Marin. 5pm. $35-40. Corte Madera Community Center, 498 Tamalpais Dr., Corte Madera. 484-8336. marinefm.org/savor-marin-2013.

10/14: Close the Gap Program and Dinner The program will feature speakers from

an organization dedicated to closing the gap between the number of men and women in the State Legislature. Kimberly Ellis of EMERGE will speak about its program to train women to run for, win and serve in public office. Please RSVP. 5:30pm. $32. San Rafael Joe’s, 931 Fourth St., San Rafael. 897-1224. mwpac.org.

10/14: The Struggle for Free Speech at City College of New York 1931-42 With retired CCNY faculty member Carol Smith. The event is 24 PACIFIC SUN OCTOBER 11 - OCTOBER 17, 2013

sponsored by the Marin Peace and Justice Coalition. 7:15pm. Free. First United Methodist Church, 9 Ross Valley Dr., San Rafael. 388-2018. mpjc.org.

10/14: SF Opera’s Flying Dutchman Lecutre Presentation Wagner’s opera is discussed with Stanford professor of Humanities Stephen Hinton. Complimentary refreshments. 7:30pm. $10-12. Villa Marin, 100 Thorndale Dr., San Rafael. 457-1118. sfopera.com.

10/15: Explore The Yoga of Radiant Presence with Peter Brown Your experience, your reality, is not what you may think it is. In actuality you are an infinite, miraculous, subtle energy field that contains all of reality. $10 donation. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com.

10/16: Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in

Marin and Renaissance Marin presents “Celebremos! Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month”mixer. With food, music, art, networking and cocktails. 5:30-8:30pm. $10-15. Renaissance Marin, 1115 Third St., San Rafael. 755-1115. 10/16: Marin HOH Support Group Join the Marin hard of hearing support group for their monthly meeting. 7pm. Free. Marin Hearing Center, 319 Miller Ave. Ste. 3, Mill Valley. 382-8186.

10/16: San Rafael City Council Candidates Forum and Debate: Economy Equity Environment All four candidates will will specifically

addressing sustainability topics, like climate change action, future development planning, the SMART train and more. Audience q&a follows debate. 7pm. Free. San Rafael Community Center, 618 B St., San Rafael. 488-6234. sustainablesanrafael.org.

10/16: Visiting Scholar from Cairo to Speak on Religious Challenges in Modern Egypt Lecture by Dr. Atef Gendy, PhD, visiting scholar from Cairo, will discuss the challenges of Christianity in the face of the Egyptian revolution. Event is free but space is limited, so register early. 10am. Free. S.F. Theological Seminary, 105 Seminary Road, Scott Hall 101, San Anselmo. 451-2830. sfts.edu.

10/17: Great Shakeout and Earthquake Safety Fair Sponsored by Marin General Hos-

pital event will feature: The Quake Cottage - 8.0 earthquake simulator ; Emergency disaster supply checklists ; Get Ready Marin disaster preparedness information ; Red Cross information; emergency kits at a discounted price and enter to win a kit for the whole family; smoothies from Jamba Juice. 11am. Free. Marin General Hospital, 250 Bon Air Road, Greenbrae. 925-7607. maringeneral.org/about-us/ classes-events/Great-Shakeout.

10/18: Environmental Leader of Marin Awards Ceremony Those honored include

Jared Huffman, Rebekah Collins, Laurette Rogers, Good Earth, Walker Creek Ranch environmental education program. With keynote speaker Huey Johnson. 6:30-9:30pm. $49. Mill Valley Community Center, Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 785-3887. environmentalleaderofmarin.com.

10/18: Marianne Dolan: Sausalito’s Houseboat Wars Filmmaker and Galilee Har-

bor resident Marianne Dolan will present stories of Sausalito’s citizen activists that she discovered while doing research for her documentary film, “Houseboat Wars.” 7:30pm. Free. Sausalito Public Library, 420 Litho St., Sausalito. 289-4121. ci.sausalito.ca.us/index.aspx?page=992.

10/18: The Redwoods’ 40 Years of Living Legends Fundraiser The Redwoods Board of

Directors hosts the celebration. Proceeds from the fundraiser will provide rental assistance to residents, help maintain their organic garden and offset the costs of their Rock the Ages chorus. Jan Wahl is mistress of ceremonies with music by the inimitable Jimmy Dillon. The Redwoods is a notfor-profit, multi-level senior residential community in Mill Valley. 6pm. $150. The Outdoor Art Club, One West Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley. 383-2741 x 295. theredwoods.org. <

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and holidays alone? Join coed Intimacy Group, Single's Group or Women's Group to explore what’s blocking you from fulfillment in your relationships and life. Weekly, ongoing groups or 9-week groups starting the week of October 22, 2013. Mon, Tues, or Thurs evening. Space limited. Also, Individual and Couples sessions. Central San Rafael. For more information, call Renee Owen, LMFT#35255 at 415/453-8117.

A safe, successful GROUP for FORMER MEMBERS OF HIGH-DEMAND GROUPS (Religious, New Age, Eastern, Philosophical, Large Group Awareness Programs, etc.) is held every other Saturday in Marin, now in its 10th year. Participants include those born and/or raised in such groups espousing a“good”/ “bad” ideology with a leader(s) who encourages greater degrees of dependency and conformity at the price of individual personal rights, goals, and development. Participants address relevant issues in their lives, receive acknowledgement, gain insights, pursue individual goals, learn how others have negotiated challenging situations, with opportunities to heal from loss and trauma. Individual, Couple, and Family Sessions also available. Facilitated by Colleen Russell, LMFT (MFC29249) Certified Group Psychotherapist (41715) . Contact: crussellmft@earthink.net or 415-785-3513 WOMEN'S WELLNESS & LIFE COACHING GROUPS: Do you struggle with a sense of security and discipline? Are you in need of better boundaries and wanting more from your relationships, work, health or home? Grow beyond your blocks to prosperity with wisdom and discover true love. Sun eves, Wed am or afternoon. www.gwengrace.com, RN/CPCC, 415-686-6197 Gwendolyn Grace RN, CPCC, Women's Wellness Coach She Tells the Truth...because you are worthy of wellness and joy. Sunday Evening Women's Circle for support to unfold your dreams!

October 13 - one day workshop - Harnessing the Healing Power of the Horse for anyone interested in Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy, offered at Willow Tree Stable, Novato. This hands-on workshop is a wonderful introduction to the profound healing nature of horses and the varied ways they communicate. Each participant will be offered the experience of connecting with our horses for their own personal healing process. 6 CEU's provided for licensed professionals. This workshop is presented by Equine Insight and Judy Weston-Thompson, MFT, CEIP-MH (license #MFC23268, provider #PCE4871). Judy has been using Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy in her psychotherapy practice since 2006. For more information see our website - www.equineinsight.net or email us at equineinsight@aol.com EQUINE FACILITATED PSYCHOTHERAPY SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN, New start date October 14 - offered by Equine Insight at Willow Tree Stables, Novato. Please join us for this experiential group on Mondays, 10:30 - 12:00 for six weeks. We will explore how horses, with their innate sense of empathy, heal through your own personal processes issues of grief, loss, trauma, ongoing depression and anxiety. Our workshop will introduce you to our equine therapy partners who will introduce you to the profound healing nature of horses and the varied ways they communicate. Each participant will be offered the individual experience of connecting with our horses who are skilled in facilitating healing. There will be time to process before and after each group. Group size will be limited to 6 participants to maximize personal attention. No previous horse experience necessary as we will do most therapeutic exercises on the ground. This group is presented by Equine Insight and Judy Weston-Thompson, MFT, CEIP-MH (MFC#23268, PCE#4871). Judy has been using equine facilitated psychotherapy in her psychotherapy practice since 2006. Please see our website for sign up availability www.equineinsight.net. Or email us for more at equine insight@aol.com. Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center of Marin Social Enterprise 2-Day Workshop This practical and comprehensive day and half-long seminar will train Marin-based nonprofits and entrepreneurs to build a business venture that supports a social mission. The program is designed specifically for organizations and individuals new to social enterprise. No previous business experience is required. Class participation will learn the basics of social enterprise, evaluate their readiness to launch a venture, brainstorm and screen business ideas, and complete a basic business planning process. Successful social enterprise practitioners and experts will join students to discuss real world challenges and to offer advice and guidance based on experience. Participants will leave the course with a solid grasp on social enterprise and a customized "mini business plan" for a specific venture opportunity. Dates: November 14th 9AM- 4PM (Breakfast & Lunch included); November 15th 9AM -12 PM (Breakfast included only). Instructor: Paul Lamb, principal of Man On A Mission Consulting, Lamb delivers over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit executive. He is an innovative, results-oriented leader with proven success in building organizations, businesses, and social ventures from the ground up. Learn more about the instructor here: www.manonamission.biz. Register for class: www.rencentermarin.org. For more information call us at 415-755-1115. This class is presented by Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center in Marin, a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Organization. To include your seminar or workshop, call 415/485-6700 x 303.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133104 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, 16 SCHMIDT LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: DANIEL HENDERSON, INC, 16 SCHMIDT LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on SEPTEMBER 17, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 17, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133093 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MARIN EUROPEAN MOTORS EUROPEAN CAR SERVICE, 17 PAUL DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: PIANOS EXPORT CORPORATION, INC, 17 PAUL DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on SEPTEMBER 16, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 16, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133052 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as HANDBAG THERAPY, 38 ALEXANDER AVE A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SHERIE PATON, 38 ALEXANDER AVE A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 and MARGARITE MORCH, 4212 MERCED CIRCLE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. This business is being conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on SEPTEMBER 11, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 11, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133044 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as SUSTAINBABLE LAND RESEARCH MARIN, 874 ESTANCIA WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: JOEL ADELMAN, 874 ESTANCIA WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 10, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013132940 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as FAIRFAX MASSAGE & PILATES, 2410 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, FAIRFAX, CA, 94930: SHANNON L O'LEARY, 356 OAK MANOR DR., FAIRFAX, CA 94930. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on AUGUST 29, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133036 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as THE WARPED TABLE, INC., 99 GREGORY DRIVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: JULIE M. PEREZ, 99 GREGORY DRIVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant began transacting business

under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on AUGUST 26, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 10, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133133 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as NV OF MARIN DRIVING SCHOOL, 2130 REDWOOD HIGHWAY #G6, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: NATALIE IRENE VERHEYDEN, 2130 REDWOOD HIGHWAY #G6, GREENBRAE, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 23, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 27; OCTOBER 4, 11, 18, 2013)

FAIRFAX, CA 94930: JOSEPH R. MEISSNER, 6 HILLSIDE DRIVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930 This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on AUGUST 23, 2013. (Publication Dates: OCTOBER 4, 11, 18, 25, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133082 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as QUEST OF A DREAM, 2201 LUCAS VALLEY ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: MICHELE FIELD, 2201 LUCAS VALLEY ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 13, 2013. (Publication Dates: OCTOBER 4, 11, 18, 25, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133026 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as 01 FREEDOM CHIROPRACTIC, 712 D STREET SUITE B, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: LINDSTROM BRENDA, 1025 7TH STREET, NOVATO, CA 94945. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 9, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 27; OCTOBER 4, 11, 18, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133118 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as TEENS COOKING FOR CANCER PATIENTS, 7351 BODEGA AVENUE, SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472: THE CERES COMMUNITY PROJECT, 7351 BODEGA AVENUE, SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 19, 2013. (Publication Dates: OCTOBER 4, 11, 18, 25, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133124 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as SC PRODUCTIONS, FESTIVAL INDEPENDENCIA SALVADORENA, CARNAVAL DE SAN MIGUEL, 175 BELVEDERE STREET #10, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SERGIO CARRANZA, 175 BELVEDERE STREET #10, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 20, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 27; OCTOBER 4, 11, 18, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133184 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as EL CHEVERE, 1518 FOURTH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: EUCEHIO MACEO, 2075 MURPHY DRIVE, SAN PABLO, CA 94806 and DARLENIS MACEO, 2075 MURPHY DRIVE, SAN PABLO, CA 94806. This business is being conducted by A MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 30, 2013. (Publication Dates: OCTOBER 11, 18, 25, NOVEMBER 1, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-133139 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as NILE TAXI, 1244 KAEHLER STREET, NOVATO, CA 94945: ALEMU ASRES FANTA, 1244 KAEHLER STREET, NOVATO, CA 94945. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 23, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 27; OCTOBER 4, 11, 18, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133136 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as TURNING POINT SPA, 219 E BLITHEDALE AVENUE #5, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: LAURENCE MARIE MCKEE, 55 RODEO AVENUE #36, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 23, 2013. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 27; OCTOBER 4, 11, 18, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 132895 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as NEW GROWTH LANDSCAPING , 6 HILLSIDE DRIVE,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013133057 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as AMAZING GRACE MUSIC, 91 RED HILL AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: JOHN R PEDERSEN, 91 REDHILL AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960 AND JUDITH E KAUFMAN, 91 REDHILL AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by A MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on MAY 5, 1970. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 12, 2013. (Publication Dates: OCTOBER 11, 18, 25, NOVEMBER 1, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 133237 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as BEST PRICED WATERHEATERS AND MORE, 125 LARKSPUR STREET SUITE #218, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ARMANDO APARICIO PASTORA, 121 ARGULLO AVENUE, VALLEJO, CA 94591. This business is being conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on OCTOBER 07, 2013. (Publication Dates: OCTOBER 11, 18, 25, NOVEMBER 1, 2013)

OTHER NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH POLICIES FOR GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT AND GOLDEN GATE FERRY SERVICE AND FARE CHANGES UNDER TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 AS AMENDED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (District) will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room, Administration Building, Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza, San Francisco, CA, to receive public comment on the establishment of policies for Golden Gate Transit and Golden Gate Ferry service and fare changes. As a result of recent guidance issued by the Federal Transit Administration regarding Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as it is applied to federal fund recipients, the District is proposing to adopt a: a) Major Service Change Policy; b) Disparate Impact Policy; and, c) Disproportionate Burden Policy. Reports regarding this proposal may be obtained from Janet S. Tarantino, Secretary of the District, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, P.O. Box 9000, Presidio Station, San Francisco, CA, 94129-0601 or by electronic mail at districtsecretary@ goldengate.org or by facsimile at (415) 923-2013 or by using TDD California Relay Service at (800) 735-2929. The staff report about the subject of the hearing will be available for public review no later than 72 hours before the public hearing. Public comments will be received at the public hearing or may be presented in writing to the Secretary of the District at the above address. Comments may also be sent by electronic mail to publichearing@goldengate.org. Written comments should be received no later than July 11, 2013,

by close of business at 4:30 p.m. The public hearing location is accessible to everyone. To request special assistance due to a disability at this public hearing, please call the District Secretary’s Office at (415) 923-2223 three days before the hearing date. /s/ Janet S. Tarantino, Secretary of the District Dated: June 18, 2013 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1303784. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners ERIKA CAROLINA CASTILLO and SERGIO ALEJANDRO PARRA MIZQUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: BRYAN ALEXANDER MIZQUEZ CASTILLO to BRYAN ALEXANDER PARRA CASTILLO. 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: NOVEMBER 12, 2013 9:00 AM, DEPARTMENT L, ROOM L, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 /s/ LYNN

DURYEE, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1303745. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners MARIA ISABEL VARGAS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PAULA VANESSA PARRA VARGAS to PAULA VANESSA CASTILLO VARGAS and GERARDO ANGEL ROMERO VARGAS to GERARDO ANGEL CASTILLO VARGAS and ANTHONY JESUS ROMERO VARGAS to ANTHONY JESUS CASTILLO VARGAS. 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: NOVEMBER 12, 2013 9:00 AM, DEPARTMENT E, ROOM E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 /s/ PAUL M. HAAKENSON, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. (Publication Dates: SEPTEMBER 20, 27; OCTOBER 4, 13, 2013)

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My 40-something younger brother has been “friending” my hot female friends on Facebook, women I have befriended in real life whom he’s never even met! I said nothing at first. Then, one of these women posted a photo of herself, and I commented on it in a flirtatious way. Up pops my brother, commenting on my comment in a way that killed her ability to respond to me and adding a personal message to me, “Hey, bro, call me when you’re up.” I was upset that he’d butted into my conversation with her, and I don’t think her page is a place for him to leave messages to me. I asked him to remove his comment, and he was upset and insulted. Shouldn’t etiquette standards apply online, too? If I’m having a face-to-face conversation with someone, it’s considered rude to just walk up and butt in. And, isn’t it a little creepy that my brother trolls my Facebook page and “friends” women he’s never met?—Invaded

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Facebook brings a lot of people closer, like the hot women you’ve gone to the trouble of developing friendships with in real life and your brother, who’s gone to the trouble of paying his electric bill and turning on his computer. Hot women on the Internet—those who don’t take credit cards for their friendship— can be pretty guarded. Luckily, your brother shares your last name, so instead of your hot friends seeing his friend request and thinking “Eek, who’s this perv?” they probably think something like, “Oh, how adorable. Joe Blow has a little brother, Bo Blow.” As unfair as it seems that your brother logged into Facebook and sat there in his underwear helping himself to a salad bar of your female friends, you seem to have misunderstood something about the nature of Facebook conversations. “Facebook” is not the name of a romantic restaurant where you’ve booked a table for two. You’re having these flirtatious exchanges at a “table” for, oh, 547 of a woman’s closest friends—along with any “friends” she might’ve made through those friends. This might explain why they call it “social networking” and not “social isolation.” No, your brother shouldn’t turn some woman’s Facebook page into the digital version of the write-on/wipe-off board your mom used to have by the kitchen phone. Because he got to this woman through you, this makes you look bad by association. So, you aren’t wrong to want him to change his message-leaving behavior, and you can call dibs if there’s one particular woman you’re putting the moves on. But telling someone what to do, even when a demand is phrased as a request (to remove the comment, in this case), generally doesn’t inspire him to say, “Right, I was a jerk. I’ll change, pronto!” It makes him angry, hurt and defensive. A more effective approach is telling him you feel bad about something he’s doing, evoking his sympathy. That’s probably your best bet for getting him to back off a bit from your Facebook harem, considering it’s a little late to put your privacy settings on lockdown and way late to take the age-old approach to brotherly conflict resolution: “Maaaaa! Bo’s stealing all my hotties—just like he stole my firetruck 45 years ago!”

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My boyfriend won’t “friend” my friends or relatives on Facebook. He says he doesn’t want to worry about censoring his posts or friends’ comments. Well, I have a handful of friends, and now a brother and a cousin, who’ve told me that he never responded to their friend request, and I worry that they’ll think he is rude or doesn’t like them. —Bothered

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Your boyfriend probably prefers your brother remember him for the wonderful way he helped your granny and not for how he looks in that photo his friend likes to post—the one where he’s passed out on someone’s bathroom floor with a bra draped across his chest and “Princess” written across his face with a Sharpie. Although privacy is reportedly dead, it’s his right to be one of those holdouts who refuses to be a 24-hour gas station of personal information. The problem comes in his ignoring your friends and family—tossing their friend requests in the Internet landfill with all the personal messages from African warlords with $19 million in diamonds to share with a trustworthy total stranger. Tell your boyfriend you’re afraid feelings are getting hurt, and suggest he message people back with something like, “Thanks, but I mainly use Facebook to stay in touch with a few old friends. Hope to see more of you in real life.” It’s gracious but boundary-maintaining, and if you break up, his lack of connectedness should provide a healthy barrier between him and explosive revelations about your new boyfriend, such as what he had for lunch. < © Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. www.advicegoddess.com. Got a problem? Email AdviceAmy@aol.com or write to Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave. #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405.

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