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When Lyme disease becomes a nightmare Local residents tell of years of elusive diagnoses and painful symptoms By Kate Daly Special to the Almanac

herry Cagan of Portola Valley says she nearly died when she ended up in the emergency room with the systemic MRSA staph infection last year. After seeing “maybe 50 doctors” for a long list of symptoms that included hip pain, arm pain, numbness in the foot, fatigue, sleeplessness, brain fog, and decreased lung capacity, she finally received a diagnosis that had eluded her for seven years: Lyme disease. Kathleen O’Rourke of Woodside has her own story of living with Lyme disease for seven years. Her symptoms have ranged from vertigo to dizziness, irritability, blurry vision, apnea, heart palpitations, joint pain, neuropathy in her feet, and tinnitus. Their friend, Bonnie Crater, doesn’t have Lyme, but says she grew alarmed when yet another mother in their circle, Laure Kastanis of Portola Valley, “was pretty sick” with the disease. Last fall Ms. Crater and a mutual friend, Gayle Collat, started meeting monthly with the three Lyme patients “to try to understand the disease better.” They have gone on to found the Bay Area Lyme Fund (BayAreaLyme.org) to help finance research and innovative therapies. They either serve on or advise the board along with Ms. Cagan’s husband, Laird, Wendy Adams, Stephen Marra and Kate Misskelley. Their new office is at 888 Portola Road, Suite A7, in Portola Valley. This is the time of year when the risk of getting infected is higher because ticks are more active when it’s cool and damp. Dr. Raphael Stricker, a Lyme expert in San Francisco who says he treats 2,000 patients from all over the Bay Area and beyond, predicts “it’s going to be a bad year” here due to the late rain. Dr. Stricker’s patients come from as far away as Australia and Europe. He says he thinks the number of Lyme cases is steadily increasing worldwide because animals are spreading the disease where it N

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■ The Bay Area Lyme Fund is funding a Stanford study of ticks found in Woodside and Portola Valley. Volunteers are needed to collect ticks on May 5 so they can be tested for infections. To sign up contact bonnie@ bayarealyme.org or call (650) 530-2439. ■ The group is sponsoring a fundraiser featuring polo, kids’ games and pony rides at a luncheon and auction on May 27 at Menlo Circus Club in Atherton.

Photo by Kate Daly

Sherry Cagan, who is hooked up to an IV for five to six hours a day, at her Portola Valley home with her husband Laird.

wasn’t before, and people are encroaching upon the animals’ territory. Lyme is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which in California is transmitted by infected Western black-legged ticks that feed on gray squirrels, mice, dusky-footed woodrats, birds, lizards, deer, and sometimes humans. In many cases, tick bites can go undetected, because in the nymph state, ticks are as small as a poppy seed and hard to see. One telltale sign of Lyme is a bull’seye rash developing soon after a bite, but that only happens maybe 30 percent of the time, Dr. Stricker says. Another early sign is flu-like symptoms. If caught within weeks of infection, the disease can be treated with antibiotics. A delay in treatment could lead to a more complicated form of chronic Lyme and even death, he says. According to the San Mateo County Health System, 3 to 5 percent of black-

legged tick nymphs and adults test positive for the bacteria in the county, yet no cases have been reported of humans’ contracting Lyme in the county in 2010, 2011, or in 2012 to date. Dr. Stricker says San Mateo County is “typical of most counties in the state” where the numbers reflect an “under representation.” He estimates nine out of 10 cases of Lyme don’t meet the criteria set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and are therefore “thrown out” rather than reported. The CDC tracks Lyme in all 50 states and reported 126 confirmed cases and three probable cases in California in 2011. CDC’s website describes Lyme as “the most commonly reported vector-borne illness in the United States.” Ms. Cagan said she thinks thousands of people may be suffering from Lyme in the Bay Area. Many may be like her and not know whether they have Lyme because

the disease can take months to manifest and tends to mimic other illnesses such as Bells palsy, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Diagnosis can be tricky due to the nature of the disease. The bacteria enter the blood and burrow into tissue, attacking different parts of the body at different times, undermining the immune system, and inviting other opportunistic health issues to arise. There are several Lyme tests available, but none is considered 100 percent reliable, Dr. Stricker says. In Ms. Cagan’s case, she remembers working outside on the family’s property back in 2005 and a day or so later, finding a tiny tick embedded in her neck. Weeks later she landed in bed for 10 days with severe flu-like symptoms. She then developed pains and other problems that led her to consult dozens of doctors. “Before I was diagnosed with Lyme, I was told I had everything from MS to cancer,” and that she needed surgery, she says. Initially, she took oral antibiotics. After a relapse, she ended up on an IV. Since October she has been hooked up to it for five to six hours a day. She just recently started feeling better, she says, but still relies heavily on her husband to help care for their children. She calls him her “rock.” Now in her 50s, Ms. Cagan wants to put this “personal nightmare and family nightmare” behind her. “I pray to get my life back.” In Ms. O’Rourke’s case, she doesn’t recall being bitten by a tick in 2005, but remembers doing a lot of gardening at their home in the Woodside Glens, where the front yard was “a regular thoroughfare of deer.” She was in her 30s, yet felt sick, tired, achy, irritable, and tingly, “like my skin was going to explode.” She tested positive for Lyme as well as two other tick-borne diseases, babesiosis and ehrlichiosis. After three years of treatment she says, “things are so much better than they were.” Her son, Louis Sheridan, developed his own symptoms at age 9, soon after the family moved near Skyline Boulevard several years ago. “He had a tick on his tummy that the dog brought in,” Ms. O’Rourke says. He was complaining that his feet felt like lead bricks. Doctors checked him for apnea and adenoid problems, and eventually diagnosed him with Lyme. After one and a half years of taking antibiotics, “he is completely great,” she says. After the family’s move, his little sister, Hannah, complained of ocular migraines, and she missed six weeks of See LYME, page 23

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C O M M U N I T Y

David Ramadanoff and Master Sinfonia

Present an all Beethoven Concert Overture to the Creatures of Prometheus Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major Akimi Fukuhara, soloist

Tickets: Gen Admission $20 Seniors (60+)

$16

Under 18 FREE!

Symphony No. 3 in E-ﬂat major “Eroica”

Saturday, May 5th at 8:00 pm Valley Presbyterian Church 945 Portola Road, Portola Valley Free reception follows concert

This ad sponsored by Ginny Kavanaugh and Joe Kavanaugh of Coldwell Banker, Portola Valley. Visit them at www.thekavanaughs.com

Open Studio benefit “Punakaiki” by photographer Frances Freyberg is one of the recent works that will be included in the Silicon Valley Open Studio from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5-6 at 856 Partridge Ave. in Menlo Park, as well as on May 19-20 at the same location. All profits from Ms. Freyberg’s May 5-6 sales will support Mission Hospice’s hospice house project. The exhibit will include photos from her travels to more than 60 countries, including a recent trip to New Zealand. Other Peninsula artists exhibiting at 856 Partridge Ave. include Kim Holl, Lynn Montoya, Julie Munger Seelos and Alice Weil. The event is part of the 26th annual Silicon Valley Open Studios, where hundreds of artists open their studios to the public during May.

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school. She has shown sensitivity to black mold, but tested negative for Lyme. Based on her family and friends’ experiences, Ms. O’Rourke is concerned about the prevalence of Lyme in the area. “I worry about all the gardeners and stable hands who have no idea they’re coming in contact with it.” Steve Gray lives down the hill in Woodside, but traces his Lyme infection to Half Moon Bay. Seven years ago his dogs came back from a walk there and must have picked up some “hitchhikers” because several days later he found a tick hiding in his belly button. Two days later he was hospitalized with anaphylactic shock for a suspected food allergy that hasn’t troubled him since. Months went by and he started feeling tired and developed a limp. He had three blood tests done, but it wasn’t until IGeneX Inc., a medical laboratory in Palo Alto, tested him that he was diagnosed with Lyme in 2008. He also tested positive for the co-infection, babesiois. “I’ve been feeling like I have

MS, ALS, muscle spasms, and jerks,” Mr. Gray says. He has turned to several infectious disease specialists including Dr. Steven Harris in Redwood City, who, he says, favors antibiotics and alternative approaches such as dietary changes. In his 60s, Mr. Gray keeps physically fit, drinks quinine and filtered water, and now follows a diet free of gluten, sugar, dairy and red meat. Despite all the clean living, he says, his health care costs have gone up to over $800 a month since his diagnosis. Funding research

The Bay Area Lyme Fund is hoping to provide people like Mr. Gray with help down the line. The group is funding research at Stanford to design a transdermal patch that could potentially kill off the bacteria. Another resource for Lyme patients is the Mid Peninsula Lyme Disease Support Group. Facilitator Scott Forsgren says 15 to 20 people usually attend on the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room E at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View. Ms. Cagan went to one meeting and says after seeing people

shaking in wheel chairs, and hearing stories about losing homes to pay for treatments, “I got in my car and I bawled.” She says some drugs can cost $10,000 a month, and aren’t approved by insurance companies because the generally accepted protocol for treating Lyme is a short course of antibiotics. Her personal saga makes her determined to help spread the word about Lyme prevention. Lymedisease.org encourages people to avoid going where ticks like to hang out, in leaf-littered places, tall grasses, stumps and trunks. To prevent tick bites, the advice is to wear light-colored long sleeved shirts and pants that are tucked in and treated with pesticides. As an alternative, Theresa Brown of Woodside swears by the lightweight finely meshed insect protection clothing she bought online: a hooded sweatshirt and pants made by Bug Out. Frequent body checks are suggested in tick country. If a tick is attached the best way to remove it is to pull straight back with tweezers. Disinfect the bite area, and keep the tick in a moist plastic bag to send to a tick-testing lab as soon as possible. The county offers that service. A

Sunday, May 6th at 2:30 pm Los Altos United Methodist Church 655 Magdalena (at Foothill), Los Altos Free reception at intermission

PORTOLA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4575 Alpine Road Portola Valley, CA 94028 NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS FOR VENDED MEALS 1. Notice: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Portola Valley School District herein referred to as “District”, is requesting proposals for vended meals for the lunch programs at Ormondale and Corte Madera schools. No offer of intent should be construed from this legal notice that the District intends to enter into a contract with the interested company for vended meals unless, in the sole opinion of the District, it is in the best interest of the District to do so. The District reserves the right to negotiate ﬁnal contractual terms with the successful company. 2. Submittal: Written proposals must be sealed and ﬁled with the District at the address shown above no later than 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2012 and will be opened in public at that time. 3. Withdrawal: Companies may not withdraw proposals for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening of proposals. 4. Rejection: The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularity therein. Proposals will be studied and a recommendation will be made to the Board of Trustees at its regular meeting. 5. Questions: Interested companies should direct questions to Mark Bonnett, Interim CBO, at the address shown above or by phone at 650-851-1777, ext. 3009. GOVERNING BOARD OF TRUSTEES PORTOLA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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For more information about these camps, see our online directory of camps at http://paloaltoonline.com/biz/summercamps/. To advertise in a weekly directory, contact 650-326-8210 Oshman JCC

Athletics Bald Eagle Camps

Mountain View

Bald Eagle Camps is the only camp Approved by the nationally recognized Positive Coaching Alliance, teaching their principles to every camper through our Certified Coaches. We offer 3 uniquely FUN Summer Camps, each of which exude our encouraging team culture: Non-Traditional Sports Camp (1st-8th), Basketball Camp (3rd-8th), and Leadership Camp (7th-8th only). Come experience our positive atmosphere, great coaching, unique structure, inspiring life message and 5-STAR service. Bald Eagle Camps is guaranteed to be a highlight of your child’s summer. www.baldeaglecamps.com 888-505-2253

California Riding Academy’s Camp Jumps For Joy!

Menlo Park

Atherton

CTC programs provide an enjoyable way for your child to begin learning the game of tennis or to continue developing existing skills. Our approach is to create lots of fun with positive feedback and reinforcement in a nurturing tennis environment. Building self-esteem and confidence through enjoyment on the tennis court is a wonderful gift a child can keep forever! Super Juniors Camps, ages 4 – 6. Juniors Camps, ages 6 - 14. www.alanmargot-tennis.com 650-400-0464

Glenoaks Stables’ Horse Camp Portola Valley Giddy up your summer at Glenoaks Stables’ horse camp. Each full day of equestrian fun includes supervised riding, horsemanship, vaulting, pony games and arts & crafts. 6 one-week sessions. All skill levels welcome, ages 6+. www.glenoaksequestriancenter.com/summercamps.htm

650-854-4955

Kim Grant Tennis Academy & Palo Alto/ Summer Camps Menlo Park/Redwood City Fun and Specialized junior camps for Mini (3-5), Beginner, Intermediate 1&2, Advanced and Elite Players. Weekly programs designed by Kim Grant to improve players technique, fitness, agility, mental toughness and all around tennis game. Camps in Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Redwood City. Come make new friends and have tons of FUN!! www.KimGrantTennis.com 650-752-8061

Nike Tennis Camps

www.paloaltojcc.org/camps

650-223-8622

Spring Down Equestrian Center

Portola Valley

Spring Down camp teaches basic to advanced horsemanship skills. Ages 6-99 welcome! Daily informative lecture, riding lesson, supervised hands-on skill practice, safety around horses, tacking/untacking of own camp horse, and arts/crafts.

www.springdown.com

Join us this summer for fantastic and fun filled week with our beautiful horses and ponies! Each day Campers have riding instruction, develop horsemanship skills, create fun crafts and enjoy with our kids’ jump course. In addition, campers learn beginning vaulting, visit our Full Surgical Vet Clinic, and much more! Voted the best horse camp by discerning young campers. Choose English, Western or Cowboy/Cowgirl. Ages 5-15 welcome. Convenient close-in Menlo Park location and online Registration and Payment with either PayPal or Google Checkout. www.CalifiorniaRidingAcademy.com or JumpsForJoy@CaliforniaRidingAcademy.com for more information 650-740-2261

Champion Tennis Camp

Palo Alto

Exciting programs for preschool and grades K-12 include swimming, field trips, crafts and more. Enroll your child in traditional camp, or specialty camps like Pirates, Archery, Runway Project, Kid TV and over 25 others!

Stanford University

Dick Gould’s 43rd Annual Stanford Tennis School offers day camps for both juniors a&dults. Weekly junior overnight & extended day camps run by John Whitlinger & Lele Forood. Junior Day Camp run by Brandon Coupe & Frankie Brennan. www.USSportsCamps.com/tennis 1-800-NIKE-CAMP (645-3226)

650.851.1114

Stanford Water Polo Camps

Stanford

Ages 7 and up. New to the sport or have experience, we have a camp for you. Half day or full day option for boys and girls. All the camps offer fundamental skill work, position work, scrimmages and games.

stanfordwaterpolocamps.com

650-725-9016

Summer at Saint Francis

Mountain View

Sports & Activity Camp (ages 6-12): This all sports camp provides group instruction in a variety of field, water and court games. Saint Francis faculty and students staff the camp, and the focus is always on fun. The program is dedicated to teaching teamwork, sportsmanship and positive self-esteem. After camp care and swim lessons available.

www.sfhs.com/summer

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Summer at Saint Francis

Mountain View

Advanced Sports Camps (5th-9th grades): We offer a wide selection of advanced sports camps designed to provide players with the opportunity to improve both their skill and knowledge of a specific sport. Each camp is run by a Head Varsity Coach at Saint Francis, and is staffed by members of the coaching staff.

www.sfhs.com/summer

650-968-1213 x650

YMCA of Silicon Valley

Peninsula

Say hello to summer fun at the YMCA! Choose from enriching day or overnight camps in 35 locations: arts, sports, science, travel, and more. For youth K-10th grade. Includes weekly fieldtrips, swimming and outdoor adventures. Accredited by the American Camp Association. Financial assistance available.

www.ymcasv.org/summercamp

408-351-6400

Academics Galileo

Los Altos/Palo Alto/Menlo Park/

Learning

Woodside/Hillsborough

Galileo Learning operates award-winning summer day camps at 31 Bay Area locations. Camp Galileo (pre-K rising 5th graders): Inspires campers to bring their ideas to life through art, science and outdoor activities. Galileo Summer Quest (rising 5th - 8th graders): Campers dive into exciting majors like Chefology and Video Game Design.

www.galileo-learning.com

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Film: How media misrepresents women “Miss Representation,” a documentary film that explores how the media’s misrepresentation of women and girls has led to underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence, will be shown at the Performing Arts Center at Menlo-Atherton High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3. Journalism teacher Betsy Snow and students Anna de Benedictis and Helmi Henkin will introduce the film, which was produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. The film premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and was shown on the Oprah Winfrey Network. The program, part of M-A High’s Parent Education Series, is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served in the center’s foyer from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Visit MissRepresentation.org for more information.

TheatreWorks holds spring surplus sale Artificial Christmas trees, vintage trunks and luggage, wedding dresses, even a Chinese dragon head made of papier mache/Styrofoam, will be for sale from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, May 4, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at 1100 Hamilton Court in Menlo Park. TheatreWorks is purging its costume and props departments and offering a wide variety of items from its 42-year hoard. Prices range from 25 cents for patterned teacups to a Baldwin spinet piano played live on stage going for $500 or best offer. All proceeds will benefit TheatreWorks’ annual operating fund.

Woodside holds May Day Parade Woodside will hold its 90th annual May Day Parade and festival on Saturday, May 5. This year’s theme is “Viva Woodside” as the parade falls on Cinco de Mayo. Steve Frank, assistant principal at Woodside Elementary School, will be this year’s parade grand marshal. The Royal Court, chosen from the kindergarten class at Woodside Elementary, will include King Colin Johnson, Queen Klara HachigianKruetzer, princes George Krikorian and Julian Sheehan, and princesses Madi McCauley and Jaclyn Abbey. The Woodside School PTA will announce the Citizen of the Year, a person in the community who has made significant contributions to the well-being of children. For more information, contact May Day chair Kassia Kingsley at 415-602-8290.

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Art and wine afternoon Four new gallery artists will be introduced with an art and wine afternoon from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Portola Art Gallery, located in the Allied Arts Guild at 75 Arbor Road in Menlo Park. The new artists are Misako Kambe, Jan Prisco, Linda Salter and Carolyn Wang. Their work will be featured in a group show during the month of May. Domenico Winery of San Carlos will host a wine tasting during the opening reception.

Project Read tutor training Training for those wishing to volunteer as tutors in the Project ReadMenlo Park program will take place Tuesday, May 8, and Saturday, May 12. The May 8 session will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and the May 12 training from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St. Project Read offers free, one-onone tutoring to adults who can’t read or who need to improve their English reading, speaking and writing skills. No experience is necessary for tutors, who are supplied with all materials needed to work with students. Tutors and their students set their own hours and location for working together. Volunteers are asked to attend all of the training sessions, but for those with scheduling conflicts or who want to train earlier, DVD training is available. Call 330-2525 to find out more, or to sign up to be a Project Read tutor; or drop by the Project Read office in the Menlo Park Library during office hours Mondays through Thursdays beginning at 2 p.m. Go to projectreadmenlopark.org for more information about the program.

Martin Yan at food fair Celebrity chef Martin Yan will appear at the third annual Artisan Food Fair on Saturday, May 12, in the courtyard of La Piazza, 604 Main St. in downtown Half Moon Bay. He will prepare a stir fry, offer cooking tips, and sign books. The event is sponsored by kitchenware store Toque Blanche, which has invited food producers to present and discuss their products, including culinary lavender, vinegars, olive oil, chocolates, coffee, teas, and artisan food from Spain. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

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Summer Writing Camps

Academics GASPA German Summer School Camp

At Keplerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award-winning poet Dana Gioia will read from and sign his new book of poetry, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pity the Beautiful,â&#x20AC;? at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at Keplerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1010 El Camino Read in Menlo Park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pity the Beautifulâ&#x20AC;? is Mr. Gioiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first new poetry book in over a decade. He is the former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, and currently serves as the Judge Widney professor of poetry and public culture at the University of Southern California. N C A L E N DA R Visit AlmanacNews.com/calendar to see more calendar listings

Special Events â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Otter Runâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; The 18th annual Otter Run 5K family run donates its proceeds from sponsorship and registration to Oak Knoll School. May 20, 8:30-10:30 a.m. $20 adults; $10 kids. Oak Knoll School, 1895 Oak Knoll Lane, Menlo Park. Call 415-606-2343. www.oakknollschool.com/ Half-Price Used Book Sale The Friends of the Portola Valley Library will hold a special halfprice used book sale on the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back patio. Cash only please. May 5, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-851-0560. www.smcl.org

On Stage â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Taming of the Shrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Men and women battle it out to become best friends in this Monty Python-inspired production of one of Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comedies. Attendees should dress warmly, pack a picnic and bring low lawn chairs and blankets to the outdoor stage on Menlo Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus. Suitable for all ages. May 4-6, 8 p.m. Students: $7, Adults: $10 Menlo School, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. www. menloschool.org

Talks/Authors â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Before Boxing Lost Its Punchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dave Newhouse, the award-winning and long-time sportswriter and columnist for the Oakland Tribune, has written his eighth book about his life-long fascination with the sport of boxing, based on fights he heard on the radio with his father in the late-1940s. May 22, 1:30-2:30 p.m. $2 Members/ $3 Non-Members. Little House Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-326-2025, ext. 229. www.penvol.org/ littlehouse/culture â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mamanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homesick Pie: A Persian Heart in an American Kitchenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Part memoir/part cookbook, Donia Bijan uses the language of food to tell her story, and to honor her mother from who she learned to cook and to follow her dreams. 3-4 p.m. Menlo Park Council Chambers, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park. Call 650-330-2512. Docent Lecture: Dutch and Flemish Masterworks Works by Rembrandt van Rijan, Frans Hals, and Hendrick Avercamp, among others, chronicle the Dutch way of life during its Golden Age. May 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m. $3 Members / $5 Non-Members. Little House Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-326-2025, ext 229. www.penvol.org/ littlehouse Dr. Victoria Sweetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hotel: A Doctor, A Hospital, and a Pilgrimage to the Heart of Medicineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Laguna Honda, low tech but human paced, gave Sweet the opportunity to practice a kind of attentive medicine that has almost vanished. The place transformed the way she understood her work. Alongside the modern view of the body as a machine, her patients evoked an idea of a garden to be tended. May 8, 7 p.m. Members get in free. General admission requires purchase of event book or a $10 gift card (admits 2) Keplerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com/ event/victoria-sweet-md Paul Goldstein: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Havana Requiemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Paul Goldstein is a professor of law at Stanford and a

specialist in intellectually property law. He currently serves as of counsel at Morrison & Foerster in their intellectual property group. May 9, 7 p.m. Members get in free. General admission requires purchase of event book or a $10 gift card (admits 2) Keplerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers. com/event/paul-goldstein Philip E. Auerswald: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Coming Prosperity: How Entrepreneurs Are Transforming the Global Economy.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Auerswald argues that it is time to overcome the outdated narratives of fear that dominate public discourse and to grasp the powerful momentum of progress. He is an associate professor at the School of Public Policy and a senior fellow at the Kauffman Foundation. May 3, 7 p.m. Members get in free. General admission requires purchase of event book or a $10 gift card (admits 2) Keplerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com/event/philipe-auerswald

Art Galleries â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Art and Wine Afternoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Portola Art Gallery will host an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Art and Wine Afternoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to introduce four new gallery artists: Misako Kambe, Jan Prisco, Linda Salter and Carolyn Wang. Domenico Winery, of San Carlos, will host a wine tasting during the opening reception. May 1-31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free Portola Art Gallery at Allied Arts, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. www. portolaartgallery.com 1st Anniversary Show Allegro Framing and Art presents the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;1st Anniversary Showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to celebrate Jeff Hernandezâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first year as owner of the frame shop. The show features local artists Katherine McGuire, Christina Holmes, Judith Hamilton, Terry Guyer, Deborah Macias, Gilbert Draper, Dick Knoble and Jill Coolidge. May 31, Allegro Framing and Art, 3130 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-701-0882. Spring Art Show Esther Baran Art Gallery Attendees can come to our unique gallery in a rustic barn to purchase watercolors, color etchings, cards, calendars and jewelry. May 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Allied Arts Guild Esther Baran

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Menlo Park

Learn German by way of Fairytale! GASPA is taking Summer Camp into the world of fairy tales and everything that comes with itâ&#x20AC;Śin German of course! Offering a 4 week program for children ages 3-12. www.gaspa-ca.org 650-520-3646

Harker Summer Programs

San Jose

K-12 offerings taught by exceptional, experienced faculty and staff. K-6 morning academics - focusing on math, language arts and science - and full spectrum of afternoon recreation. Grades 6-12 for-credit courses and non-credit enrichment opportunities. Sports programs also offered. www.summer.harker.org 408-553-0537

iD Tech Camps Summer Tech Fun!

Stanford

Menlo Park

Mid-Peninsula High School offers a series of classes and electives designed to keep students engaged in learning. Class Monday-Thursday and limited to 15 students. Every Thursday thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a BBQ lunch. The Science and Art classes will have weekly field trips. www.mid-pen.com 650-321-1991 x110

SuperCamp

Stanford

Increases Grades, Confidence and Motivation. Academic pressure to stand out. Social pressure to fit in. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not easy being a high school or middle school student. Straight A or struggling, kids are overwhelmed by homework, activities, and technology distractions. SuperCamp provides strategies to help kids succeed. Bobbi DePorter created SuperCamp to empower kids. Now in its 30th year with 64,000 graduates, SuperCamp builds study skills, self-esteem, and test scores. SuperCamp works. Parent Patty M. says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We saw a jump in grades â&#x20AC;Ś the things she learned about her worth are of lasting value.â&#x20AC;? www.supercamp.com 1-800-285-3276.

Summer at Saint Francis

Mountain View

Summer at Saint Francis provides a broad range of academic and athletic programs for elementary through high school students. It is the goal of every program to make summer vacation enriching and enjoyable! www.sfhs.com/summer 650-968-1213 x446

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Synapse School & Wizbots

Menlo Park

Cutting-edge, imaginative, accelerated, integrated, and hands-on academic summer enrichment courses with independent in-depth, project-based morning and afternoon week-long programs for children ages 4-12. Young Explorers, Thinking Math, Leonardo da Vinciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inventions, Nature Connections, Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; & Soccer Robotics, and more! synapseschool.org/curriculum/summer 650-866-5824

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650-424-1267, 925-485-5750

Arts, Culture and Other Camps Community School of Music & Arts (CSMA )

Mountain View

50+ creative camps for Gr. K-8! Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Musical Theater, American Idol Workshop, more! Two-week sessions; full and halfday enrollment. Extended care available. Financial aid offered.

www.arts4all.org

Learn different aspects of video game creation, app development, filmmaking, photography, and more. 2-week programs where ages 13-18 interact with industry professionals to gain competitive edge. iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy are held at Stanford, and other universities. www.iDTeenAcademies.com 1-888-709-TECH (8324)

Mid-Peninsula High School Summer Program

www.headsup.org

650-917-6800 ext. 0

Stanford

Take hobbies further! Ages 7-17 create iPhone apps, video games, movies, and more at weeklong, day and overnight programs held at Stanford and 60+ universities in 27 states.. Also 2-week, Teen-only programs: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD visual Arts Academy (filmmaking & photography). www.internalDrive.com 1-888-709-TECH (8324)

iD Teen Academies

Palo Alto

Emerson School of Palo Alto and Hacienda School of Pleasanton open their doors and offer their innovative programs: Expository Writing, Creative Writing, Presentation Techniques, and (new!) Media Production. Call or visit our website for details. Also Pleasanton.

India Community Center Palo Alto/ Sunnyvale/ Summer Camps Milpitas/Olema Join ICCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cultural Camps which give campers a quick tour of India and its vibrant culture. These camps include arts, crafts, folk dance, bollywood dance, music, yoga, Indian history and geography. Over 10 different camps all through the summer for Grades K-12. To register or for more details visit:

www.indiacc.org/camps

408-934-1130 ext. 225

Pacific Art League

Palo Alto,

Art camps are fun, and stimulate visual perception and cognitive thinking. Week-long camps are available for kids and teens 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18, from June 18 to August 19, including Glass Fusing, Cartooning, Printmaking and Claymation.

www.pacificartleague.org

Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC)

650.321.3891

Palo Alto

PACCC summer camps offer campers, grades kindergarten to 6th, a wide array of fun opportunities! K-1 Fun for the youngest campers, Nothing But Fun for themed-based weekly sessions, Neighborhood Adventure Fun and Ultimate Adventure Fun for the more active and on-thego campers! Swimming twice per week, periodic field trips, special visitors and many engaging camp activities, songs and skits round out the fun offerings of PACCC Summer Camps! Registration is online. Open to campers from all communities! Come join the fun in Palo Alto!

www.paccc.com

650-493-2361

TechKnowHow Computer Palo Alto/ & LEGO Camps Menlo Park/Sunnyvale Fun and enriching technology classes for students, ages 5-14 Courses include LEGO and Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;NEX Projects with Motors, Electronics, NXT Robotics, 3D Modeling, and Game Design. Many locations, including Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Sunnyvale. Half and all day options. Early-bird and multi-session discounts available.

www.techknowhowkids.com

Theatreworks Summer Camps

650-638-0500

Palo Alto

In these skill-building workshops for grades K-5, students engage in language-based activities, movement, music, and improvisation theatre games. Students present their own original pieces at the end of each two-week camp.

www.theatreworks.org/educationcommunity 650-463-7146

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C O M M U N I T Y CALENDAR continued from page 25 Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. Call 760-855-3186. www.estherbaran.com

Classes/Workshops Arthritis Participants join the Arthritis Certified Exercise Program focusing on gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility, range of motion, increase blood circulation and to help maintain muscle strength. May 2-30, 9:45-10:45 a.m. $60/$64. Little House Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-326-2025, ext. 222. www.penvol.org/ littlehouse Boot Camp Boot Camp for those who want to lose those holiday pounds and get in good shape. May 2-30, 7:30-8:30 a.m. $180. Little House Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-326-2025, ext 222. www.penvol.org/littlehouse Caliente Latin Dancing A class for those who want learn the style, steps, timing

and music of Cha Cha, Swing, Samba, and Meringue. May 2, 7-8:30 p.m. $50/ $12 DropIn. Little House Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-326-2025, ext 222. www.penvol.org/littlehouse Change Lives Through literacy Registration is underway for Project Read-Menlo Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s May Tutor Training, designed to show volunteers how they can help local residents learn to read better and attain their personal, educational, and vocational goals. May 8, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 650-330-2525. Lifetime Fitness This class is held three days a week and is designed to strengthen, tone and shape specific muscle groups of the body. Mondays - 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Wednesdays/Fridays - 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. May 2-30, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $90/$95 3X per Month $60/$65 2X per Month. Little House Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650326-2025, ext 222. www.penvol.org/littlehouse Woodworking Attendees learn to use tools safely and appropriately to create projects,

repair an heirloom or create one for future generations. May 2-30, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $40/$45. Little House Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-326-2025, ext 222. www. penvol.org/littlehouse

Community Events M-A Big Bear Run Attendees can join Menlo-Atherton High School and the community, all ages, for the seventh annual Big Bear Run in support of all M-A High School sports teams. This 5-kilometer race/walk, is a professionally timed, marked and flat course with a track finish at Menlo-Atherton High School. May 6, 9 a.m. Adult $25; under 18 $15; prices increase April 29. Menlo-Atherton High School, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. www.m-aboosters.org Peninsula School Spring Fair Attendees can eat, drink, play and learn at Peninsula Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40th Spring Fair. Also they may explore activities, demos, handmade food and live music. May 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Families: $30 Adults: $10 Kids: $5 Tykes & Seniors: free. Peninsula School 40th Spring Fair, 920 Peninsula

Way, Menlo Park. Call 650-325-1584. www. peninsulaschool.org/ PRS Annual Rose Show, where there will be hundreds of roses on display and large rose raffles at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. The showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dancing with the Stars.â&#x20AC;? May 6, 1-5 p.m. Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City. www.peninsularosesociety.org

Family and Kids

ages 3-5 years old. May 2-30, 11-11:30 a.m. Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-851-0560. www.smcl.org Portola Valley Library Toddler Storytime Designed for children 18 months to 3 years old, toddler storytime features songs, stories and movement activities to encourage children to listen and read. May 1-29, 10:30-11 a.m. Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-851-0560. www.smcl.org

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Miss Representationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Coming to M-A The Menlo-Atherton Parent Education Series presents the documentary â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miss Representation.â&#x20AC;? The film explores how media misrepresentations of women and girls have led to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence. Free tickets at http:// mamissrepresentation.eventbrite.com May 3, M-A Center for the Performing Arts, 555 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park. Call 650-868-0590. www.sequoiadistrict.org/mahs/site/default.asp Portola Valley Library Preschool Storytime Preschool children listen and learn with stories, songs, and rhymes. For preschoolers

Glenoaks Stables Summer Riding Camp In its 12th year, Glenoaks Stables Riding Camp is a week-long, small-group horse program. Campers learn riding, pony games, vaulting, arts & crafts and general horsemanship. After-hours care is available for an extra fee. Camps are planned for the following dates: June 18-June 22, July 9-13; July 16-20; July 30-Aug. 3; and Aug. 6-10, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $500. Glenoaks Stables, 2629 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-854-4955. glenoaksequestrian.com/summercamps.htm

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Mid-Century Gem at the End of a Cul-de-Sac

95 Mercedes Lane, Atherton

elcome to this lovely, mid-century home designed by Don Knorr and Associates and located on a peaceful cul-de-sac in Atherton. Cathedral ceilings, Àoor-to-ceiling windows and a variety of natural materials lend an air of serenity to the interior of this four bedroom, three and onehalf bath home. Nearly every room opens directly to the tranquil garden, which features a pool, spa and sport court. A sweeping patio leads to the one bedroom, one bath guesthouse. The three-car garage is fully ¿nished, with a built-in workbench and e[tensive storage. E[cellent 0enlo 3ark schools.

)our bedrooms and three and one half baths in main house

One bedroom, one bath guest house with living /media room and kitchenette

/iving room, formal dining room, breakfast room and den/family room

E[pansive sunny decks, lawn, pool, spa and sport court on 1.02 acres E[cellent 0enlo 3ark schools

OFFERED AT $5,100,000

VIRTUAL TOUR AT WWW.95MERCEDES.COM

#1 Agent, Menlo Park – El Camino Office, 2011 Ranked #53 Nationally by The Wall Street Journal, 2011 Over $1.4 Billion in Sales

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LEANNAH HUNT & LAUREL HUNT ROBINSON ARE PLEASED TO PRESENT... Open Sunday 1:30-4:30pm

700 La Mesa Drive, Portola Vallely

ituated in the award-winning Las Lomitas School District, this stunning home has top quality appointments throughout. This spacious family residence features 4 large bedrooms, a fabulous remodeled Master Suite with adjacent nursery/ office area and a custom walk-in closet. A beautifully landscaped private yard on a terraced lot with lush lawn area and expansive rear deck with views complete this elegant home. Other special features include: t #FESPPNT #BUISPPNT t TR GU PG MJWJOH TQBDF QFS county records t TR GU MPU QFS DPVOUZ SFDPSET t 0VUTUBOEJOH -BT -PNJUBT 4DIPPM District

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LEANNAH HUNT & LAUREL HUNT ROBINSON www.LeannahandLaurel.com lhunt@serenogroup.com laurel@serenogroup.com (650) 475.2030 (650) 475.2035 DRE# 01009791

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REDWOOD CITY

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12 SEQUOIA COURT, REDWOOD CITY Privately tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac lane this gracious home offers over 3,000 square feet of living space.The lushly landscaped lot of approximately 7,140 square feet features a beautifully landscaped back yard with expansive deck, built-in barbecue, lawn and colorful gardens.

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The spacious two-level floor plan is brightened by numerous windows and finished with fine oak floors, plush carpeting and crown moldings throughout the home. Main level accommodations include a large, lightfilled kitchen that seamlessly connects to the adjoining family room for easy, casual day-to-day living, a powder room, an elegant separate formal dining room with coved ceiling, and living room with vaulted ceiling and wood burning fireplace.The second level of the home features 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms including a privately situated master suite with jetted tub and walk-in closet. Topping it all off is the home’s ideal location that provides easy access to shopping, dining, Stanford and major commute routes to the Peninsula and all of Silicon Valley.

Offered at $1,349,000 www.12SequoiaCourt.com JUDY BOGARD-TANIGAMI 650.207.2111

LOS ALTOS

167 S. San Antonio Rd.

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judytanigami@gmail.com DRE# 00298975

SHERI HUGHES 650.209.1608 shughes@apr.com DRE# 01060012

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415 Laurel Avenue, Menlo Park

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custom hacienda in centr al portola valley

205 Shawnee Pass, Portola Valley

elcome to this custom, one-story, contemporary country home located on 1.01 Àat acres in central 3ortola 9alley. Beautiful gardens surround the spacious, ¿ve bedroom, four and onehalf bath home. A living room, formal dining room, family room, game room and sunny eat-in kitchen complete the Àoor plan. A patio with an outdoor kitchen, pool, and spa make warm-weather entertaining a pleasure. Attached three-car garage. Convenient to award-winning Portola Valley schools.

)ive bedrooms, four and one-half baths, including a sumptuous master suite, with approximately 5,870 square feet of living space /iving room, dining room, family room, walk-in bar, game room

Cheerful kitchen with breakfast area, pantry, service bar Expansive garden with patio, pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen on 1.01 acres Convenient to award-winning Portola Valley schools

OFFERED AT $4,475,000

VIRTUAL TOUR AT WWW.205SHAWNEEPASS.COM

#1 Agent, Menlo Park – El Camino Office, 2011 Ranked #53 Nationally by The Wall Street Journal, 2011 Over $1.4 Billion in Sales

WWW.HUGHCORNISH.COM Providing A Network of Reputable Home-Improvement Professionals

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UPPER OLIVE HILL, WOODSIDE $5,798,000 5 BR 5 BA Exclusive upper Olive Hill location. Total remodel in 03. Gorgeous setting & very private! Sean Foley 650.323.7751

TRADITIONAL ESTATE, ATHERTON $4,295,000 4 BR 4 BA Two story Cape Cod design. Pool and detached 1 bd/1ba pool house, plus beautiful gardens. Scott Dancer 650.851.2666

JUST LISTED! WOODSIDE $4,000,000 5 BR 4.5 BA Terrific Traditional home with skylit artist studio/office. Huge rooms. Expansive lawn. Carol MacCorkle 650.324.4456

JUST LISTED! ATHERTON $3,399,000 4 BR 3 BA Unique opp to complete this remodel OR build new on this level parcel.Las Lomitas schools! Liz Daschbach 650.323.7751

VINTAGE WOODSIDE $3,095,000 4 BR 3 BA Remodel or rebuild. Ideal 3 acres of stunning land with one story ranch style home. Scott Dancer 650.851.2666

BEAUTY, RARITY, QUALITY! PALO ALTO $2,695,000 5 BR 3 BA 18 years new. Completely remodeled 2 years ago with the finest materials & workmanship. Judy Shen 650.328.5211

NORTH PALO ALTO! $2,695,000 4 BR 3 BA Approximately 2,590 sf, great room, separate office, hardwood flr, 7,434 sf lot. Alan & Nicki Loveless 650.325.6161

JUST LISTED! WOODSIDE $2,550,000 4 BR 3.5 BA Spectacular views from this sun-drenched home. Excellent Portola Valley schools. Mia Banks 650.324.4456

1145 HILLVIEW DR, MENLO PARK $2,295,000 4 BR 3.5 BA Completely remodeled home in the heart of West Menlo Park. High end finishes. Pam Hammer/Katie Hammer Riggs 650.324.4456

JUST LISTED! MENLO PARK $1,749,000 4 BR 2 BA Completely remodeled home w/vaulted ceilings, walls of glass & ample natural light. Billy McNair 650.324.4456

AWARD-WINNING LAS LOMITAS, PORTOLA VALLEY $1,398,000 3 BR 2 BA with family room. Granite countertops in kitchen. Walk-in closet in master. Lovinda Beal 650.851.1961

DESIREABLE EDGEWOOD PARK, REDWOOD CITY $899,950 2 BR 2 BA Beautifully updated, modern custom built hm on a 7800 SF lot. Formal LR & DR, priv backyard. Valerie Dakin 650.323.7751

ATHERTON

MENLO PARK

PORTOLA VALLEY

WOODSIDE

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$6,950,000

4 BR 4.5 BA Beautifully renovated estate home in top location. Gsthse w/1Br/2Ba. Excellent floorplan. Scott Dancer 650.851.2666

JUST LISTED!

$6,495,000

5 BR 5.5 BA Elegant West Atherton home on an acre with pool and spa. Las Lomitas schools. Nathalie de Saint Andrieu 650.324.4456

JUST LISTED!

$3,995,000

4 BR 3.5 BA Gracious and well-cared for home w/traditional floorplan and unique architectural details! Carol Bartlett 650.324.4456

STUNNING REMODELED HOME!

$1,098,000

$795,000

2 BR 1 BA Estate quality completly redone home. LR rm w/fpl, hdwd flrs,gourmet kitchen w/brkft rm. Tammy T. Cole 650.851.1961

A MUST SEE!

$729,950

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

$3,150,000

2 BR 1.5 BA 1,350 SF home on a 10,000 SF lot. Huge basement. Completely remodeled full bath. Brendan Royer 650.324.4456

JUST LISTED!

$2,495,000

Lindenwood hm on almost 1 ac w/pool,spa,gazebo,sport crt & Thomas Church designed gardens. Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 4 BR 3 BA Exceptional Traditional home on landscaped cul-desac lot. Las Lomitas Schools. Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456

BELMONT 1932 CHARMER! NICE LOC!

3 BR 3 BA 1932 Charmer! Nice Location. Walk to shops. Separate living area over 2 car garage. Pool. Wendi Selig-Aimonetti 650.328.5211

MENLO PARK BEAUTIFUL LOT

$2,600,000

$2,195,000

4 BR 3.5 BA Fabulous home built in 2009 with high end finishes. Las Lomitas schools. Elaine White 650.324.4456

FELTON GABLES

$1,499,000

2 BR 2 BA Darling cottage on large 8000+ sf corner lot. Pool, ent. area + French doors & windows. Judi Kiel 650.851.2666

LG. DRAMATIC SINGLE LEVEL

$1,295,000

2 BR 2.5 BA +Study. Size, condition, location, price! Larger than many single family hms for the price Nancy Goldcamp 650.325.6161

GREAT DOWNTOWN LOCATION

$699,000

MOUNTAIN VIEW UPDATED END UNIT CONDO!

$539,000

2 BR 2 BA Updated end unit condo w/extra lrg outdoor space. Close to shopping and EZ access to 101. Barbara Sawyer 650.325.6161

PRIME OLD PALO ALTO

$1,295,000

2 BR 2.5 BA Fabulous & spacious townhome in downtown MP. Private & stunning. Fully finished basement. Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456

$16,995,000

ONE OF A KIND!

$4,250,000

THE BUCK ESTATE

$10,990,000

Build your dream estate on this beautiful 10 acres.Adjoins Arastradero Open Space Preserve Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961

6 BR 7 full BA + 2 half Designed by noted architect Albert Farr, who modeled Buck after Hampton Court. 2.86 ac. Scott Dancer 650.851.2666

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

$2,195,000

MAGNIFICENT ESTATE

$6,995,000

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT

$2,098,000

EUROPEAN STYLE VILLA

$6,995,000

139 CRESCENT AVE

$1,800,000

EXCEPTIONAL PRIVACY

$5,995,000

MEDITERRANEAN HOME

$4,250,000

CENTRAL WOODSIDE

$3,850,000

PRICE REDUCED!

$2,698,000

LAS LOMITAS SCHOOLS!

$2,595,000

BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE

$2,495,000

$1,598,000

4 BR 3 BA Incredible, one-of-a-kind 2,027sf expanded Eichler. Expansive 9,582sf cul-de-sac lot. Deborah Greenberg 650.328.5211

PORTOLA VALLEY HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!

VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS!!!

$2,448,000

READY TO BUILD

$1,575,000

$5,995,000

5 BR 4 full BA + 2 half New construction! Striking Contemporary home w/7,000 SF on over 1 ac w/gst hse. Views! Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456

INCREDIBLE VIEWS!

FOREST SETTING

$1,499,000

$5,450,000

3 BR 2.5 BA Westridge home w/new photovoltaic. Gsthouse/ pool, 2.6 acres www.20Naranja.com Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961

EXPANSIVE ESTATE PROPERTY

Unique opportunity to build your dream home in Blue Oaks! Tranquil setting with views. John Alexander 650.323.7751 4 BR 3.5 BA Gourmet kitchen opens to family room Amazing setting w/pool - Las Lomitas Schools! Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751

$4,800,000

5 BR 3 full BA + 3 half main house. 2BR/1BA Gsthse,pool,cabana,solar-energy system.Approx 2.8 acs www.158Pinon.com Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961

4 BR 3.5 BA + 1br/1.5ba lodge. 5,900 sf living area, 3+ acres, adjacent Wunderlich Pk in Central WDS. Erika Demma 650.851.2666 2 BR 3 full BA + 2 half Stunning setting on 3 prvt ac w/sweeping vws of the western hills. Gorgeous landscaping. Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 5 BR 6 BA Situated on aprx. 3.7 ac at the end of a cul-de-sac w/sweeping views of the western hills. Scott Dancer 650.851.2666

REDWOOD CITY $1,348,000

5 BR 4 BA Sophisticated 2 story home w/private grounds designed around an infinity edge pool. Scott Dancer 650.851.2666

$1,329,000

4 BR 3.5 BA Newly rebuilt home on quiet cul-de-sac. Close to WDS School (K-8), views of Western Hills. Helen & Brad Miller 650.851.2666

DESIRABLE WELLESLEY PARK

4 BR 4 BA Old World Charm with newer 2nd story addition. Formal dining room & separate family room. Dorothy Gurwith 650.325.6161 4 BR 3.5 BA Fantastic Great Room with valley and bay views. Large lot. Oversized master suite. Loren Dakin 650.323.7751

HORGAN RANCH BEAUTY!

$925,000

4 BR 2.5 BA Private lane, family room, formal dining, eat-in kitch, 2850 sf, 2 car garage, large deck. Drew Doran 650.325.6161

MT.CARMEL CHARMER!

$905,000

3 BR 1 BA Updated kitchen w/breakfast bar,formal living rm w/wood burning fireplace,frml dining rm. Valerie Dakin 650.323.7751

BEAUTIFULY REMODELED

$259,000

2 BR 1 BA Spacious upstairs unit w/skylight & remodeled bath. Valerie Trenter 650.323.7751

SUNNYVALE WONDERFUL UPDATED 4-PLEX!

$999,000

8 BR 4.5 BA 4-plex in excellent area of Sunnyvale. Updtd kit & baths. Great Cupertino school district. Geraldine Asmus 650.325.6161

WOODSIDE PRIME LOCATION!

$29,000,000

Private prestigious location. 11+ acre property in central Woodside close to town. Susie Dews & Shena Hurley 650.325.6161

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3 BR 3.5 BA Surrounded by just under 7 ac, this gated home was custom-built to impeccable standards. Steven Gray 650.851.2666

3 BR 3.5 BA Spacious home with office with closet and outside access.Just under ½ acre, great location Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961

CONTEMPORARY HOME $5,495,000

5 BR 4.5 BA Beautiful Spanish-style design. Stunning finishes. ±11,250 sf lot size, Built in 2001. Zach Trailer 650.325.6161

“ONE-OF-A-KIND” EICHLER!

4 BR 3 BA This unusual ½ ac level lot in central MP is 21,816 sf. Existing home is approx. 2000+ sf. Margot Lockwood 650.851.2666

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3 BR 3 full BA + 2 half Elegant LR,formal DR, gourmet kit w/ granite opens to spacious fam rm. Exquisite mstr ste. Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751

$4,495,000

4 BR 3.5 BA 2 story traditional home w/total privacy. 1 ac site w/gated driveway, pool, spa & gst hse. Scott Dancer 650.851.2666

3 BR 2.5 BA Great townhouse w/hardwood floors,lots of space, 2-car garage. John Marshall 650.323.7751

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3 BR 2 BA Elegant LR,gourmet kitchen w/granite counters, exquisite mstr ste w/priv bath.MP Schools! Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751

4 BR 3 BA Private fenced property w/lovely grounds. FR opens to decks & pool + 1 bd poolhse w/sauna. Carla Priola-Anisman 650.851.2666 4 BR 3 BA Amazing sunny 1.30 +/- lot in prime WS.Award winning schools!Vtour @ www.kerinicholas.com. Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 4 BR 2.5 BA 4,230 SF, 1 acre lot. Pool. Waterfall & Koi Pond. Open Floor Plan. Remodeled. HW Flr. Den. Monica Yeung Arima 650.324.4456 4 BR 3.5 BA Stunning 1.8 ac w/gorgeous western hills views!Well maintained contemp style hm w/pool. Sean Foley 650.323.7751 Vacant 1 ac lot in WDS Elem. district.Views of Watershed open spaces & Edgewood Pk lands. Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 3 BR 2 BA Reminiscent of rustic mountain retreat with sophistication. 2.5+ ac, Portola Valley Schls. Judy Byrnes 650.851.2666

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5 BR 4.5 BA Fabulous English country house w/guesthouse, studio & waterfall. Portola Valley schools. Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456

1VCMJD /PUJDFT 995 Fictitious Name Statement WILLOW WEAR ROAD TO RUIN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 249448 The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.) Willow Wear, 2.) Road To Ruin, located at 1125 Merrill Street Second Floor, Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County. Is (Are) hereby registered by the following owner(s): AMBER CARPENTER 1125 Merrill Street Second Floor Menlo Park, CA 94025 JEREMY CARPENTER 1125 Merrill Street Second Floor Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business is conducted by: Husband & Wife. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on March 16, 2012. (ALM Apr. 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2012) RELISH STUDIOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 249596 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Relish Studios, located at 3694 Brandy Rock Wy, Redwood City, CA 94061, San Mateo County. Registered owner(s): CHAUNTELLE LEA ZSCHOKKE TREFZ 3694 Brandy Rock Wy Redwood City, CA 94061 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on March 23, 2012. (ALM Apr. 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2012)

ABLE WORKS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 249896 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Able Works, located at 1836 Bay Rd., Ste. B, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, San Mateo County. Is (Are) hereby registered by the following owner(s): NORTHERN CALIFORNIA URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 1836 Bay Rd., Ste. B East Palo Alto, CA 94303 This business is conducted by: Non Profit Organization. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 04/10/2012. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on April 10, 2012, . (ALM Apr. 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2012) MENLO APP ACADEMY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 249922 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Menlo App Academy, located at 363 Stockbridge Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027, San Mateo County. Is (Are) hereby registered by the following owner(s): MICHELLE DILLABOUGH 363 Stockbridge Avenue Atherton, CA 94027 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 03/04/2012. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on April 11, 2012. (ALM Apr. 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2012) AQUAJET LOWHEAD HYDROPOWER COMPANY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 250027 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as:

Aquajet Lowhead Hydropower Company, located at 485 Woodside Road Apt. 3322, Redwood City, CA 94061, San Mateo County. Registered owner(s): KENNETH R. BROOME 485 Woodside Road Apt. 3322 Redwood City, CA 94061 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on April 18, 2012. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on April 18, 2012, 2012. (ALM Apr. 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2012) IE21.ORG FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 249962 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IE21.ORG, located at 40 Patrick Way, 94019; Mail Adress: 40 Patrick Way, 94019, San Mateo County. Is (Are) hereby registered by the following owner(s): MARCIA D. BARTON 40 Patrick Way Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on April 13, 2012. (ALM Apr. 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2012) WALLINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DIVE CENTER, INC. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 250076 The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Wallinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dive Center, Inc., located at 751 Laurel St. #308, San Carlos, CA 94070, San Mateo County. Is (Are) hereby registered by the following owner(s): WALLINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DIVE CENTER, INC. 377 S. Nevada St. Carson City, NV 89703

This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on April 23, 2012. (ALM May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012) ATHERTON APPLIANCE & KITCHENS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 250139 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Atherton Appliance & Kitchens, located at 695 Veterans Blvd., Redwood City, CA 94063, San Mateo County. Registered owner(s): C.G. ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC. 695 Veterans Blvd. Redwood City, CA 94063 This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on April 26, 2012. (ALM May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012)

997 All Other Legals Trustee Sale No. 753770CA Loan No. 3018339139 Title Order No. 110578893-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09-14-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-09-2012 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09-28-2007, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 2007-143544, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of SAN MATEO County, California, executed by: BRIAN PIRZADEH, A SINGLE MAN AND KIM CHI VU, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102

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of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE MARSHALL STREET ENTRANCE TO THE HALL OF JUSTICE AND RECORDS, 400 COUNTY CENTER, REDWOOD CITY, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,198,300.22 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 99 IRVING AVENUE ATHERTON, CA 94027 APN Number: 061-014-010-5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold

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BOARD 100-199 N FOR SALE 200-299 N KIDS STUFF 330-399 N MIND & BODY 400-499 N J OBS 500-599 N B USINESS SERVICES 600-699 N H OME SERVICES 700-799 N FOR RENT/ FOR SALE REAL ESTATE 800-899 N P UBLIC/LEGAL NOTICES 995-997 The publisher waives any and all claims or consequential damages due to errors. Embarcadero Media cannot assume responsibility for the claims or performance of its advertisers. Embarcadero Media has the right to refuse, edit or reclassify any ad solely at its discretion without prior notice.

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145 Non-Profits Needs DONATE BOOKS/HELP PA LIBRARIES Woodside Vaulters

115 Announcements PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Talk with caring agency specializing in matching Birthmothers with Families nationwide. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Call 24/7 Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions 866-413-6293 (Void in Illinois) (AAN CAN)

150 Volunteers Conversation Partners needed Fosterers Needed for Moffet Cats FRIENDS OF THE PA LIBRARY

155 Pets LOST DOG - A Small Sheltie

Art Reception of Mixed Media Community Groups Meeting Space Feel Safe Overnight Female >50 works pt-time as beh. consult seeks priv. bedrm/bath exch for overnite plus. Many refs, likeable. Robin 510-427-5712. Restaurants w/ Heart- Anatolian

For Sale 201 Autos/Trucks/ Parts

Spring Down Horse Show Spring Down Summer Camp

Honda 2007 Civic - 13300 firm

Stanford music tutoring

Nissan 1994 Altima 80K, Automatic Transmission, A/C, Call (650) 424 - 8208

substitute pianist Teen Photo Contest Thanks to Saint Jude

202 Vehicles Wanted

120 Auctions

CASH FOR CARS: Any Car/Truck. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Call For Instant Offer: 1-888-420-3808 www.cash4car.com (AAN CAN)

Advertise Your Auction in 240 California newspapers for one low cost of $600. Your 25 word classified ad reaches over 6 million+ Californians. Free brochure call Elizabeth (916)288-6019. (Cal-SCAN)

130 Classes & Instruction Attend College Online from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 888-210-5162 www.CenturaOnline.com (Cal-SCAN) Aviation Maintenance Career Airline careers start here - Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 242-3382. (Cal-SCAN) High School Diploma! Graduate in 4 weeks! FREE Brochure. Call Now! 1-866-562-3650 ext. 60 www.SouthEasternHS.com (Cal-SCAN) German language class Instruction for Hebrew Bar and Bat Mitzvah For Affiliated and Unaffiliated George Rubin, M.A. in Hebrew/Jewish Education 650/424-1940

I Buy Any Junk Car $300 Flat Rate *Includes Pick-Up. 1-888-889-5670. (Cal-SCAN) Sell Your Car, Truck, SUV Today! All 50 states, fast pick-up and payment. Any condition, make or model. Call now 1-877-818-8848. www.MyCarforCash.net (Cal-SCAN)

210 Garage/Estate Sales LA: 461 Orange, 5/4, 9-7; 5/5, 9-2 Los Altos Foothills Church. Enormous Annual Rummage Sale. Designer clothes, treasures, books. Bet. El Monte and Main Menlo Park, 1016 Florence Lane, May. 5 9am-1pm Quick Yard Sale! Quality baby/toddler supplies/clothing. Other household items. MV: Citywide Garage Sale May 5 at Homes (8-2 pm) Search online at www.mvrecycle.org Get maps at City Hall May 3 Palo Alto, 2869 Bryant Street, May 5, 9AM-2PM

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133 Music Lessons

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A Piano Teacher Children and Adults Ema Currier, 650/493-4797 Barton-Holding Music Studio Accepting new students for private vocal lessons. All levels. Call Laura Barton, 650/965-0139 FUN, Piano/Guitar/Violin Lessons Guitar Lessons Hope Street Music Studios In downtown Mtn. View Most instruments, voice All ages & levels (650)961-2192 www.hopestreetmusicstudios.com Music Lessons at Opus 1

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454/360HP, red, automatic, Price $5800 e-mail for pictures kundt4u@msn.com / 480-409-0879.

220 Computers/ Electronics

and Alto.

235 Wanted to Buy Donate Your Car, Truck, Boat to Heritage for the Blind. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 888-902-6851. (Cal-SCAN)

Sno/ski pants size 3 y greycolor Stepstool,pottyseat,tub,blankets Stuffed animals box full only$20

Classic Sofa & Chair - $ 420 Curtains with rod - $Free Furniture Protector - $20.00 Leather brown couch 2 matching c $2600 OBO

417 Groups

245 Miscellaneous

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Cable TV-Internet-Phone Save! Packages start at $89.99/mo (for 12 months.) Options from all major service providers. Call Acceller today to learn more! Call 1-888-897-7650. (Cal-SCAN)

425 Health Services

Mantis Deluxe Tiller New! FastStart engine. Ships free. One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy direct. Call for the DVD and free Good Soil book! 888-815-5176. (Cal-SCAN) Omaha Steaks 100% guaranteed. Save 65 percent on the Family Value Collection. Now only $49.99 Plus 3 free gifts and right-tothe-door delivery in a reusable cooler. Oorder today at 1-888-525-4620 or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family16, use code 45069TVH. (Cal-SCAN) Readers and Music Lovers 100 Greatest Novels (audio books) ONLY $99.00 (plus s h.) Includes MP3 Player and Accessories. BONUS: 50 Classical Music Works and Money Back Guarantee. Call Today! 1-866-979-4428. (Cal-SCAN) Satellite Internet High speed at prices and speeds you won’t believe!! Super-fast, alwayson service! Call today for HughesNet! 888-247-8264. (Cal-SCAN) Affordable Tropical Arowana Fish - $350

Diabetes, Cholesterol, Weight Loss. Bergamonte, a Natural Product for Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and weight. Physician recommended, backed by Human Clinical Studies with amazing results. Call today and save 15% off your first bottle! 888-392-8780 (Cal-SCAN) Diabetics with Medicare Get a free talking meter and diabetic testing supplies at No Cost, plus free home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 888-781-9376. (Cal-SCAN) Joint and Muscle Pain Sufferers: Clinically proven all-natural supplement helps reduce pain and enhance mobility. Call 877-217-7698 to try Hydraflexin RISK-FREE for 90 days. (Cal-SCAN) Sleep Apnea Sufferers with Medicare. Get FREE CPAP Replacement Supplies at No Cost, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 888-699-7660. (Cal-SCAN)

440 Massage Therapy Masseuse Wanted Gentleman seeks personal masseuse. 650/796-6565

BOY/GIRL OLD NAVY/GAP JACKETS $15Cemetery Plot, Alta Mesa - $6000

260 Sports & Exercise Equipment pool table/table tennis - $100.00

Kid’s Stuff 340 Child Care Wanted Babysitter wanted! Looking for friendly and reliable babysitter (& help with light household chores) in Cupertino, up to 10 hrs/week, flexible hours. phone 408-834-6667 Mother’s Helper Needed

345 Tutoring/ Lessons Art class, camps, art parties PRIVATE K-5 TUTOR NEEDED In-home K-5 tutor needed in PA. pa.tutor.needed@gmail.com.

355 Items for Sale 18/24/2/3yrs Boy clothes$40 BabyBlankets/comforter Boy 6 & 6 1/2 Toddler

Shoes $3

Boy toys 18 months-5 yrs$30 Jackets BOY 6mon-3 years $5 Jordan size 12 child shoes Kids size11 Rain boots Lands End Kids size12 Baseball shoesWilson Size 3T suit/tuxedo jacketReniew

560 Employment Information $$$HELP WANTED$$$ Extra Income! Assembling CD cases from Home! No Experience Necessary! Call our Live Operators Now! 1-800-4057619 EXT 2450 http://www.easyworkgreatpay.com (AAN CAN)

240 Furnishings/ Household items

ROYAL PORCELAIN CUPS - 25-

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Piano Lessons in your home Children and adults. Christina Conti, B.M. 15+ yrs exp. 650/493-6950 The Manzana Music School Guitar, Violin, Mandolin, Banjo lessons in Palo www.ManzanaMusicSchool.com

215 Collectibles & Antiques

Wanted: Diabetic Test Strips Up to $26/Box. Prepaid Shipping Labels. Hablamos Espanol! 1-800-266-0702. www.SellDiabeticStrips.com. (Cal-SCAN)

Jobs 500 Help Wanted Controller The California Newspaper Association (CNPA), based in Sacramento, is looking for a Controller. The Controller is a team player with superior interpersonal, communication and time management skills and is responsible for the dayto-day financial operations of the 800member CNPA and its two subsidiaries. The Controller prepares financial reports including balance sheets, profit and loss statements on both an individual and consolidated basis, manages cash flow, executes inter-company transfers and transactions and prepares, analyzes, and ensures compliance of budgets. Responsible for tax reporting, regulatory compliance, payroll, insurance and human resource policies. Potential for board and committee leadership positions. Excellent benefit package and compensation DOE. Send letter of interest, resume, salary requirements and references to tom@cnpa.com. CNPA is an equal opportunity employer. (Cal-SCAN) Software Engineer TheFind, Inc. has an opening for a F/T Software Engineer to develop innovative technologies for a large-scale high-performance distributed search engine and marketing platform in Mountain View, CA. Mail Resume to: Human Resources, 310 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041. Refer to Job #1479.12.

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Business Services 615 Computers My Computer Works Computer problems? Viruses, spyware, email, printer issues, bad internet connections - FIX IT NOW! Professional, U.S.-based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 1-888-865-0271 (Cal-SCAN)

624 Financial Reverse Mortgage? Ever Consider a reverse mortgage? At least 62 years old? Stay in your home and increase cash flow! Safe and Effective! Call Now for your FREE DVD! Call Now 888-698-3165. (Cal-SCAN)

640 Legal Services Disability Benefits Social Security. Win or pay nothing! Start your application in under 60 seconds. Call Today! Contact Disability Group, Inc. Licensed Attorneys and BBB Accredited. Call 877-490-6596. (Cal-SCAN) Heller Immigration Law Group 650.424.1900. http://greencard1.com Free Chat online_Try it!

645 Office/Home Business Services Advertise Truck Driver Jobs in 240 California newspapers for one low cost of $600. Your 25 word classified ad reaches over 6 million+ Californians. Free brochure call Elizabeth (916)288-6019. (Cal-SCAN)

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continued from Page 33 delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 04-112012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee FRED RESTREPO, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www. lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www. priorityposting.com THE FOLLOWING NOTICES APPLY TO PROPERTIES CONTAINING ONE TO FOUR SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCES ONLY. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following two companies: LPS Agency Sales & Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap. com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting & Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for "Advanced Search" to search for sale information), using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. P936285 4/18, 4/25, 05/02/2012 ALM T.S. No. 11-5915-11 Loan No. 0012305892 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A

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DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/9/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: VERN INGRAHAM AND APRIL ROBIN INGRAHAM, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: THE WOLF FIRM, A LAW CORPORATION Recorded 08/31/2007 as Instrument No. 2007131203 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Mateo County, California, Date of Sale: 5/9/2012 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $713,409.26, estimated Street Address or other common designation of real property: 15035 PESCADERO ROAD, LA HONDA AREA, CA A.P.N.: 083-190-560-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance

company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 11-5915-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 4/11/2012 THE WOLF FIRM, A LAW CORPORATION 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (714) 573-1965 www.priorityposting. com Renae C. Murray, Foreclosure Manager P940456 4/18, 4/25, 05/02/2012 ALM NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to sections 21700 - 21716 of the California Business and Professions Code, known as the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, that the undersigned, ALL ABOARD MINI STORAGE will sell at public auction on May 22nd, 2012 at 3P.M. at 1520 WILLOW RD., MENLO PARK, CA 94025 the following personal property, household goods, business property and/or vehicle to wit: 242 Norma Jean Stanton aka. Norma J. Stanton aka. Norma Stanton Book Case, Stereo, Approx. 20 Boxes and 4 Bags 295 Carol Dupree aka. Carol Jean Dupree aka. Carol J. Dupree Utensils, Pans, Lamps, Clothing, Bedding, Suitcases, Trunks, File Cabinet and approx. 15 Boxes and 8 Bags. Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the undersigned for storage fees, advertising, and lien costs. The undersigned reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. All rights to damages by reason of a deficiency on this resale and incidental damages, and any and all other appropriate remedies are hereby reserved. Dated this 25th day of April, 2012 J. Michael's Auction, Inc. State License Bond #142295787 (916) 543-1575 Dates Published May 2nd, 2012 and May 9th, 2012 By: Jodi Parker ___________________________ Agent for Owner (ALM May 2, 9, 2012)

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$2,495,000 HUGH CORNISH NEW LISTING Exceptional Traditional home on landscaped 650.566.5353 hcornish@cbnorcal.com cul-de-sac lot. Beautifully landscaped garden w/ paver-stone patios.

PALO ALTO

ELAINE WHITE 650.566.5323 ewhite@cbnorcal.com

PALO ALTO OPEN

LYN JASON COBB 650.324.4456 lynjason.cobb@cbnorcal.com

MENLO PARK Y! NDA

646 FOREST AVE

$1,850,000

Rare, stylish contemporary/modern, almost new! A block and a half to downtown Palo Alto. www. downtownpaloaltoliving.com

$2,195,000

Fabulous 4BD/3.5BA home built in 2009 w/high end ﬁnishes, 2 master suites, lots of green features, Las Lomitas Schools. www.2070sterlingave.cbrb.com

PORTOLA VALLEY

Y! NDA

MONICA YEUNG ARIMA 650.888.4116 myarima@gmail.com

PORTOLA VALLEY

2070 STERLING

3895 PAGE MILL RD

$1,425,000

3BR + den, 2BA. Beautiful Landscape & views. 10 Acre Lot. Remodeled. HW Floor. New Appliances. 2 Car Garage + Extra Storage. www.3895pagemill.com

JOE & GINNY KAVANAUGH 650.400.5312

158 PINON DR

$4,800,000

5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 3 half baths in main house. 2-BR,1-BA gsthse, pool/spa, cabana & solarJoseph.Kavanaugh@camoves.com energy system. Approx 2.8 acres. www.158Pinon.com

PORTOLA VALLEY | NEW LISTING

PORTOLA VALLEY

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$1,895,000 LEHUA GREENMAN 24 LINARIA WY $1,850,000 JENNIFER POLLOCK 650 LA MESA Ladera living at its best! This redone rancher has it Ladera’s stunning remodel w/gorgeous vws! 650.867.0609 650.245.1845 jpollock@cbnorcal.com all! Lots of light, open ﬂoor plan.Views! Near pool lgreenman@cbnorcal.com 4BR/3.5BA w/sep au-pair qtrs. Circ. drvwy, ﬂat lawn and shops. area & lg deck for entertaining! Top Las Lomitas Schls!

REDWOOD CITY OPEN

REDWOOD CITY | WELLESLEY PARK

1525 ALTSCHUL AVE

$1,398,000

3BD/2BA with family room. Granite countertops in kitchen.Walk-in closet in master.Approx 1,960 sf on 10,050 lot. Opportunity!www.1525Altschul.com

WOODSIDE

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MARGOT LOCKWOOD 650.400.2528 homes@margotlockwood.com

1039 TWIN OAKS CT

$1,695,000

Spacious 3154 sf 4bd/2.5ba home on .4 ac. Formal entry, LR w/high ceilings, fam/kit. Inverted ﬂoorplan w/master, 3-4 addt’l bdrms, + 3 extra rooms.

DOROTHY GURWITH 650.823.4193 DGurwith@cbnorcal.com

WOODSIDE OPEN

LOVINDA BEAL 650.529.8585 Lovinda@cbnorcal.com

320 EDGEWOOD RD

$1,348,000

4BR 4BA Old World Charm with newer 2nd story addition. Formal dining room & separate family room. Stone edged pool with rock waterfall. 2 car garage.

WOODSIDE

3784 WOODSIDE RD $6,995,000 ERIKA DEMMA WWW.3784WOODSIDEROAD.COM Magniﬁcent 650.740.2970 edemma@cbnorcal.com Central Woodside Estate 4br/3.5ba + 1br/1.5ba lodge. 5,900 sf living area, 3+ acres, adjacent Wunderlich Park.

WOODSIDE

Y! NDA

STEVEN GRAY 650.743.7702 sgray@cbnorcal.com

27 PRESTON RD

$4,395,000

Feel Peaceful & Quiet in this contemporary home with wooded acreage and inspiring views. Only 6 min. to Hwy 280 & Sand Hill Cir. www.27Preston.com

MARGOT 3460 TRIPP RD $3,295,000 300 GRANDVIEW DR $1,395,000 ERIKA DEMMA LOCKWOOD WWW.3460TRIPP.COM Serenity and Tranquility 4bd/3ba 3228 sq ft home plus guest house on 1.2+ 650.740.2970 650.400.2528 acre. Formal LR w/grand ﬁreplace, high ceilings, edemma@cbnorcal.com in Central Woodside. Fabulous one acre property homes@margotlockwood.com open ﬂoor plan, bonus rm & Redwoods. PV schools. with updated home close to town.

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