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INSIDE NEWS

BCS/LASD court case delayed until Aug. 30

he most recent legal tiff between Bullis Charter School and the Los Altos School District has been postponed until Aug. 30. The charter school has also filed a suit to recover legal fees in the case.

WEDNESDAY • August 22, 2012

Fallen Marine memorialized Capt. Matthew Patrick Manoukian remembered as determined, humble and loyal son, brother and friend

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COMMUNITY Local 4-H’ers bring home awards from county fair

Three Santa Clara County firefighters, left, salute the motorcade transporting Capt. Matt Manoukian. Judge Socrates “Pete” Manoukian, top left, and his son Matt after Marine Basic School graduation.

embers of the Rolling Hills 4-H Club were awarded for their projects at the Santa Clara County Fair this month.

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SCHOOLS

LEFT PHOTO BY ELLIE VAN HOUTTE/ TOWN CRIER TOP PHOTO COURTESY MANOUKIAN FAMILY

By Diego Abeloos

Staff Writer/diegoa@latc.com

T Mountain View business helps students with math

athnaisum, which recently opened its doors in Mountain View, is a tutoring center where students work in small groups with instructors to gain a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.

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Poll of the Week What is the biggest challenge public schools face as they begin a new year? (a) The achievement gap (b) Shortage of quality teachers (c) Employee unions (d) Charter schools/vouchers (e) State budget squeeze Cast your vote by visiting www. losaltosonline.com. Results will be published in a future issue.

here were tears, but also plenty of smiles and laughter as family, friends and fellow Marines shared stories about Los Altos Hills native Capt. Matt Manoukian throughout a memorial service for the fallen Marine

Saturday at St. Francis High. Capt. Manoukian, 29, was one of three Marines killed Aug. 10 during a predawn Ramadan meal and security meeting with local police in southern Afghanistan. Capt. Manoukian is survived by his father, Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Socrates “Pete” Manoukian;

his mother, Patricia BamattreManoukian, Associate Justice of the Sixth District California Court of Appeal; brothers Michael and Martin; and the extended Manoukian and Bamattre families. Those celebrating Capt. Manoukian’s life included Major Gen. Paul Lefebvre, commander Marine Corps Forces Special

Operations Command, and Marine Corps Capts. Bryan Buckley and Joseph Apkarian, who accompanied Capt. Manoukian’s body home from Afghanistan. Several family members and friends told stories of Capt. Manoukian, including his best friend Michael Montoya, high school sweetheart Missy See MANOUKIAN, Page 6

First & Main project heads to Los Altos City Council Planning and Transportation Commission votes 6-0 recommending approval By Diego Abeloos

Staff Writer/diegoa@latc.com

eveloper Jeffrey A. Morris’ project at First and Main streets cleared a key hurdle Aug. 16 when the city’s Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) voted 6-0 in favor of recommending its approval. The 31,000-square-foot Class A office and retail project, which calls for the construction of a pair of two-story buildings connected by an enclosed span on the second floor, is now slated for final review by

the Los Altos City Council. Morris’ efforts in attempting to create a The PTC’s approval came on the heels public gathering space despite limitations. of a July study session in which several As part of his purchase agreement with residents voiced their desire for the city, Morris is required to build a larger gathering space on the at minimum a 31,000-square-foot site, among other things. To that mixed-use development on the end, Morris presented a revised 0.78-acre site. plan that featured a 39-foot-wide “I really think the applicant courtyard between the two strucdid quite a bit, opening up what tures, including an approximate would be otherwise leasable 94-foot opening with recessed space,” Bressack said. building corners on First Street. Commissioner Ronit Bodner Bressack The courtyard, 3,850 square added that the project was “atfeet, features public and retail seating, as tractive” and “compatible.” a well as a 20-foot-wide water fountain on “Does it wow me or inspire me? It First Street. doesn’t, but that’s not the standard,” she Prior to casting her vote, Commission said. “I think what you’ve done is going to Chairwoman Phoebe Bressack commended See MAIN PROJECT, Page 5

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Coming this week: Timeline of the charter school controversy

You’ve asked for it, dear readers. So the Town Crier has put together an easy-to-follow chronology of the vital events that have framed the local schools debate. Check online this week at www. losaltosonline.com.

Get ready for football Have a craving for football? The season is about to get under way and the Town Crier will be following the local high school teams. Watch for photos of your favorite players at towncrier. photoshelter.com.

What’s ahead in Home & Garden

Aug. 29 issue of the Town Crier’s Home & Garden Magazine.

We’ll take a peek inside Kris and Brent Beagle’s renovated home on Orange Avenue in the

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fers more remembrances from friends and family of U.S. Marine Matt Manoukian, along with the opportunity for you to submit your own.

INSIDE THIS WEEK’S PRINT EDITION Business & Real Estate. . . 40 Classified. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Comics & Puzzles. . . . . . . 51 Comment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Community. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Datebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Kids Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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News Police Blotter Felony warrant arrest

Aug. 15, 7:27 a.m., N. Clark Avenue and El Camino Real: Police arrested a 40-year-old male during a traffic stop after discovering he had a $100,000 outstanding warrant for vandalism and use of a controlled substance. The suspect was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail.

Commercial burglary Aug. 16, 11:13 a.m., 900 block of Acacia Avenue: According to police, an unknown individual stole several personal items, including electronics, from an employee during business hours at the Armadillo Willy’s Barbecue Restaurant.

Warrant arrest for prostitution Aug. 17, 12:44 p.m., N. San Antonio Road: According to police, a female with an outstanding warrant for prostitution out of Santa Clara County voluntarily turned herself in. The female suspect was cited and released.

Drunk in public arrest Aug. 19, 11:33 p.m., 4800 block of El Camino Real: According to police, a male suspect called police, volunteering to turn himself in for an outstanding public intoxication warrant. When police officers arrived at the location, they determined the suspect was too intoxicated to care for himself and arrested him for public intoxication. The suspect was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail. – Diego Abeloos

Town Crier celebrates 65th anniversary

he Town Crier is planning an open house and activities celebrating the 65th birthday of its first issue, Sept. 9, 1947. The Town Crier has scheduled its celebration as part of the next downtown First Friday event, scheduled 6-8 p.m. Sept. 7. Look for more details in upcoming issues.

Court date delayed as LASD/BCS push-pull intensifies By Ellie Van Houtte

Staff Writer/ellievh@latc.com

Santa Clara County Superior Court judge postponed last week’s hearing to determine the validity of the Los Altos School District’s 2012-2013 facilities offer to Bullis Charter School, but not before the two parties threw more punches. Judge Patricia Lucas rescheduled the hearing to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 30. Bullis Charter School filed a Notice of Motion with the court Aug. 10 to recover $1.3 million from the district for legal fees resulting from the 2009-2010 lawsuit under the Private Attorney

For a timeline of the history of the saga between Bullis Charter School and Los Altos School District, visit www.losaltosonline.com. General Doctrine – a California civil procedure code that allows a court to award “attorneys’ fees to a successful party against one or more opposing parties in any action that has resulted in the enforcement of an important right affecting the public interest.” Bullis Charter School’s motion states that “a significant benefit has been conferred on hundreds of thousands of public school children, and the necessity and financial burden of private enforcement make the requested

award appropriate” as a result of the 2011 Bullis Charter School v. Los Altos School District case that ruled the district in violation of Proposition 39’s mandate to provide “sufficient and reasonably equivalent” facilities for all students in a school district. “We are entitled to recover our costs,” said Ken Moore, charter school board chairman. “The Los Altos School District continues to spend taxpayer dollars in pursuit of a lawsuit they know is futile when they should be spending

those precious dollars on local students. (District) parents and taxpayers should be outraged at the Los Altos School District board for its decision to continue to pursue this lawsuit even thought hey know they are operating in bad faith and not being fair to every student in their district.” The motion met with consternation from the Los Altos School District Board of Trustees. “We’ve never requested legal fees for suits we have filed,” said Mark Goines, president of the board. “We don’t think it’s appropriate to take fees (from schools) that would otherwise be used in the classroom.” See COURT, Page 5

City removes concrete block meant for monolith Town Crier Report

ork to remove an obstructive concrete pedestal at the corner of First and Main streets in downtown Los Altos began Monday and is scheduled for completion today. The pedestal was originally intended as a base for a granite monolith, part of the city’s downtown renovation project. Public outcry earlier this year nixed plans for the monolith. Removal of the concrete block, located in the middle of the sidewalk adjacent to the Chevron service station, “will greatly improve pedestrian access around the

corner and to the sidewalks,” said city of Los Altos spokeswoman Beverly Tucker. The sidewalk around the pedestal will be closed while removal is in progress. The area will be repaved as a sidewalk. The gas and electrical lines in the pedestal will be capped, Tucker said, but remain underground in case they are needed in the future. The southbound traffic lane on First Street is closed for one block 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the work to facilitate removal. The driveways into and out of the Chevron station remain open. ELLIE VAN HOUTTE/SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

Injury accident involves Los Altos police vehicle

Red Cross suspends Safe Ride program

Town Crier Report

n accident involving a Los Altos police car Monday morning resulted in two injuries. According to eyewitnesses, the police car hit a stationary Volvo approximately 8 a.m. at the stoplight on Foothill Expressway and Arboretum Drive. The impact pushed the Volvo forward and to the left, driving it into the stoplight in the center median. The second contact was strong enough to knock down the light and pole. The drivers of both cars were taken to the hospital by ambulance. California Highway Patrol, Los Altos police and Santa Clara County sheriffs responded to the accident in addition the Santa Clara County Fire Department

he American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter plans to suspend its Safe Ride Program effective Sept. 5 due to a lack of funds. A decrease in financial support for the chapter has made it difficult to effectively and consistently run the Safe Ride Program, according to Red Cross officials, who have chosen to focus limited resources on community and youth programs that are more closely aligned with and fulfill its core mission. Numerous attempts to identify a viable alternative for continuing the program have failed, officials said. See SAFE RIDE, Page 7

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A Monday accident along Foothill Expressway tied up traffic in both directions. and two EMS Ambulances. Traffic on Foothill Expressway during the heavy commute hours was limited to one lane in each direction and directed manually in lieu of working traffic signals.

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The Los Altos Planning and Transportation Commission Aug. 16 unanimously approved Jeffrey A. Morris’ proposal for the city-owned property at First and Main streets.

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Representatives of the Huttlinger Alliance, a group of more than 700 district parents, also expressed frustration with the motion. “The $1.3 million BCS has spent on its high-price lawyers would pay for many teachers, much-needed classroom supplies and other day-to-day costs of education,” said Alliance President Elena Shea. Three days after the charter school filed its new motion, the Los Altos School District board responded by authorizing its lawyers to file a separate lawsuit requesting student records from the charter school, should its previously filed counter-motion questioning the charter school’s

way and Main Street to identity the project instead of signage that identifies the city. Beyond those stipulations, the PTC also requested enhancements to the project’s tower elements and the rear of the structure facing Foothill Expressway, additional bench seating and bicycle parking and more artistic elements for the water fountain and other areas. Public opinion appeared split during the hearing, with former Los Altos Mayor Jane Reed telling the PTC that more needed to be done to “maximize public space” for the site. “For a number of reasons, it doesn’t hit the highest marks this community deserves,” she said. Local architect Bill Maston added that the developer should be allowed the opportunity to develop a three-story structure, despite the city’s 30-foot height limit, thereby

creating more public space on the ground floor. “We are not giving the architect and developer the opportunity to maximize the site,” said Maston, adding that Morris “has been restricted from doing what he’s very good at” because of the height limit. Downtown property owner and University Avenue resident Abigail Ahrens said she supported the project and that the focus of the development should be business instead of public space. “This (area) is zoned for business, not a community park,” she said. Los Altos Village Association Executive Director Nancy Dunaway added that the project shouldn’t be considered “the end all, be all” for downtown public space, favoring a more central downtown location instead.

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“We don’t think it’s appropriate to take fees (from schools) that would otherwise be used in the classroom.” – Mark Goines, LASD Board President admissions and fundraising practices be thrown out of court in the pending case. According to Goines, the district has requested enrollment records from the charter school for many years to no avail. He noted that denying the district access to the records may be a violation of the Public Records Act. “Having names of students helps the school district validate decisions and plan for the future,” said Goines. When the court convenes for the rescheduled hearing, Lucas will review the district’s compli-

ance with Proposition 39. The Association of California School Administrators, an organization that supports California’s educational leaders, as well as the Huttlinger Alliance have filed amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs siding with the Los Altos School District, but the groups will not know if their statements will be heard until the hearing begins. Another hearing is tentatively scheduled in early October to address the motion filed by Bullis Charter School regarding the recovery of legal fees. August 22, 2012 / Los Altos Town Crier / Page 5

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Graybehl and uncles Philip and Dr. Jerry Manoukian. Before the closing prayer, Capt. Manoukian’s parents were presented with his Purple Heart. The Marine Color Guard and bagpiper Lettie Smith playing a soulful, “Amazing Grace” led the procession outside. U.S. Marines honored Capt. Manoukian with a 21-gun salute accompanied by “Taps” as the California State Flag was presented to the Manoukians. Fulfilling a childhood goal Days before the memorial service, Pete Manoukian recalled the somber Aug. 10 night when four Marines approached his door. “It seemed like time stopped. It was like I was sort of living in two dimensions – one that I’m in and one that I’m kind of on the outside looking in. The Marines didn’t have to tell me anything,” he told the Town Crier of learning about his son’s death. “You just see them at the door, four of them.” He described Matt – a 2001 St. Francis High School graduate – as

independent, loyal and protective of those closest to him. He added that his son was a Marine with “tremendous respect” for other cultures, noting that he studied Middle Eastern culture and history avidly, and learned to speak Arabic. As a platoon commander during his first tour of duty in Iraq, Capt. Manoukian insisted on walking through villages, greeting children and their parents in person, instead of patrolling in a Humvee. “He could tell you the difference between a Sunni and a Shiite and the intricate differences in religion. He respected the Muslim culture and the Muslim people,” his father said. Pete Manoukian said his son wanted to be a Marine from the age of 10 and worked diligently toward that goal, transforming himself from a 250-pound man who had “trouble running up a hill” to a sculpted 210-pound Marinein-training who ran 14-mile treks through Los Altos Hills and was “as strong as an ox.” Shortly after graduating from the University of Arizona in 2005, his son began to realize his goal by attending Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Va.

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“When he got to Camp Pendleton, he was lean and mean,” Pete Manoukian said. “When (the Marines) did their 40-pound (pack), 10-mile run, guys were breaking their legs and dropping like flies. Matt was pushing people, pulling people and running beside them.”

Capt. Matt Manoukian’s brothers and parents welcomed him home after his first tour of duty in Iraq.

Brother, friend When it came to his two younger brothers, Capt. Manoukian happily played the role of the protective older brother, according to his father. Soon after the birth of the couple’s second son, Michael, Pete Manoukian remembers asking the then 2-year-old Matt to watch over his napping newborn brother. “We would say to Matt, ‘We’re putting the baby down for a nap. Can you watch him?’” he said smiling. “So he’d get into the crib, we’d put the baby in the crib and Matt would sit there and watch him. Then, poof, he’d fall asleep too.” After the birth of Martin, the couple’s youngest son, in 1991, the three boys shared an unbreakable bond, Pete Manoukian added. “They were three peas in a pod,” he said of his sons. “They just loved each other to pieces.”

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Capt. Manoukian had a strong sense of loyalty, his father said, calling him a “charismatic guy” who made friends easily and looked out for them. “If you were a friend of Matt’s, and it didn’t take much, you knew you could walk the street safely, because he was always watching out for you,” he said proudly. His own way With a hearty laugh, Pete Manoukian recalled his son’s insistence on doing things his own way – even as a toddler. At 18 months, Matt was taught to descend the home’s stairs by bumping down in a sitting position, step-by-step. Two weeks later, he

had a better idea. “He decided that he could go down the steps faster if he went headfirst and pulled himself down the carpeted steps,” Pete Manoukian reminisced with a chuckle. “That’s the way he was … he had an answer for everything.” Pete Manoukian said that while the loss of his son has been difficult to bear, he’s fortunate for the support his family has received from friends and the St. Francis and St. Nicholas school communities. “He’s gone, but I’m always going to feel his presence. Always,” Pete Manoukian said, his voice trailing off. “He’s just a great guy … a great kid and a fine American.”

News LAH considers canceling council race By Ellie Van Houtte election

Despite the benefits of canceling the election, the decision would eliminate the opportunity for votos Altos Hills voters may ers to name write-in candidates. If have one less box to check the council if the city council cancels its appoints the general municipal election because three current the council race is uncontested. ca ndidates, For the first time in the town’s in a municipal election, local govthe city clerk history, when the filing deadline ernment may chose to appoint the would be uncandidate(s) who filed for council nominaable to accept nominating papers by 5 tions closed Aug. 15, the papers from p.m. 75 days before the council race remained write-in canLarsen scheduled election, to the uncontested, according didates duroffice(s). The Los Altos ing the Sept. 10 to Oct. 23 filing to Los Altos Hills City Hills City Council will period. Clerk Deborah Padovan. decide the course of ac- Waldeck acknowledged that Three candidates – Rich tion at a special meeting canceling the election could inLarsen, John Harpootlian 8 a.m. Thursday. fringe on the democratic process, and Courtenay Corrigan Corrigan Nixing the election but he said councilmembers would – filed for the three open would save the town approximate- weigh all factors when they make seats. “It’s not uncommon, it just ly $25,000, according their decision. doesn’t happen that often,” Padovan to Councilman Gary “I am very disappointed Waldeck. Cancellation said. that there may not be an Although Padovan found no re- would produce “good election,” he wrote in an cord of an uncontested race in re- outcomes for both the email to the Town Crier. cent history, many cities, including budget and for the candi“I had hoped that others Campbell, face the same situation dates,” he said. with a similar sense of for the 2012 election. Candidates colleccivic service would have According to California Elec- tively spent more than stepped forward to seek Harpootlian tions Code, when there are no $50,000 on campaigning office so that our townsmore candidates than open seats in the last election. people would have had that choice.” Staff Writer/ellievh@latc.com

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Comment Letters to the Editor Parent group says ‘enough is enough’ Thank you for the article on the Huttlinger Alliance for Education (“Parent group files legal brief in schools’ case,” Aug. 8). I appreciate the Town Crier’s coverage of our group. I would like to comment on Bullis Charter School Board of Directors member John Phelps’ suggestion in the article that we put our energy into the kids. Perhaps he is unaware that last year parents and community members volunteered more than 250,000 hours in Los Altos School District schools on tasks such as classroom lessons, field trips, lunch activities, etc. Even with that much time already invested in kids at school, many people are giving more to prevent the closure of a successful district school, as requested by Bullis Charter School leadership in its latest court filing. The Huttlinger Alliance and its supporters (one-fourth of whom are community members without children in district schools) are standing up to protect our public schools. We are saddened that the charter school’s board of directors feels compelled to litigate every Los Altos School District decision they disagree with, but we are not taking it sitting down. What the district, two statewide

school organizations and the Huttlinger Alliance have said in recent court filings is: “Enough is enough.” Let the district decide how to equally accommodate all students, without closing one of our great schools. Far from embracing this charter school, we are especially opposed to closing a public school to accommodate the charter, whose leadership shows so little regard for the welfare of the larger body of students in our community. Elena Shea President Huttlinger Alliance for Education

More about egos than education How much more time and money will be spent on Los Altos School District/Bullis Charter School legal fees rather than on education for our children? It passed the point of irresponsibility long ago. Los Altos schools are among the best in the state. After almost a decade of following this dispute, I still don’t understand what more the BCS parents want for their children. I could be missing something, but it’s my guess that it has become more about ego and emotions than education. Woody DeMayo Los Altos Hills See LETTERS, Page 9

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LOS ALTOS HISTORY MUSEUM ARCHIVES

This photograph, featured in the current “Faces of Los Altos” exhibition at the Los Altos History Museum, shows entrants in the 1965 annual Midnight Run. Standing are Jeff Ruble and John Fisher, Los Altos High School students. In front are Doug Robinson of Foothill College and Dave Duveneck of Los Altos High. Robinson became one of the most literate climber-writers in America, winning the American Alpine Literary Club award in 2009.

Los Altos has opportunity to set fairness standard By Patricia Evans

aren Randolph recently wrote an “Other Voices” column on her teenage son’s experience in his Los Altos neighborhood (“Bigotry wounds Los Altos family,” Aug. 8). Like Rudolph, I am also a white parent with AfricanAmerican children. I have lived in Los Altos since 1979, and my children grew up here, except for a few years when we lived in London. Like every brown or black child, my children have had to fight the destructive effects of racism their entire lives, even in Los Altos. When they were infants and fairly lightskinned, a woman shopping at Safeway commented that “they look brown,” a question in her intonation. When I asked the district school superintendent which school would be best for an AfricanAmerican child with learning disabilities as my son entered kindergarten, she recommended sending him to a private school. (I didn’t realize at the time that this was illegal.) When my son was 10 years old, an AfricanAmerican friend of mine had “the talk” with him. This is when families of black males explain how to interact with the police and the public to avoid potentially fatal situations. Say “sir” and “ma’am,” stand or sit still, ask permission before reaching for identification or car registration, do as asked and answer all questions with utmost respect. (This friend’s own uncle, an educated well-to-do gentleman, was fatally shot by police when he reached for

identification after being stopped while driving.) When my daughter was in high school and went jogging on our street, an older woman driving by shouted, “Get the hell out of here and go back where you belong.” And when my son graduated from high school and took the bus to work before getting a car, he was stopped several times by the police while walking down San Antonio Road from the El Camino Real bus stop to our house. Can you imagine what it is like being a mother and seeing your children hurt because they are made to feel worth less than other people? My kids knew by the time they were preschoolers, from people’s reactions to them and what they saw on television, that they were second-class citizens. They have grown up having to come to terms with racism and their own self-esteem. Before I raised black children, I could not have imagined the privileges we enjoy as white people that brown and black people rarely earn: walking down the street without being “suspected,” making eye contact and smiling at strangers, renting an apartment or buying a house wherever you want. Los Altos is not the entire problem. However, Los Altos has an opportunity to set the standard for fairness and respect for differences. Surely, in this affluent community, we can be generous and tolerant so that no one feels he or she does not belong. Patricia Evans is a longtime Los Altos resident.

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Lighting the match By Kerri Havnen Gordon

lit the match that started the fire. Three months ago I penned a “Living Experiment” column questioning the need for legislation against same-sex marriage. As controversial columns tend to do, it generated reader responses that were both positive and negative, some of which were published on these opinion pages. Things got increasingly heated when the conversation morphed into issues of morality, which sparked yet more fervent responses that delved deeper into various aspects of this red-hot topic. Next thing we knew, our community paper became ablaze with commentary that was impassioned or inflammatory, depending on your perspective, and that included, in at least one case, language that was surprisingly graphic. When the editor and publisher of the Town Crier determined that the flames were more damaging than they were illuminative, management wisely extinguished the fire by issuing mea culpas for letting the conversation go a bit too far. But guess what? I don’t regret lighting the match, because I believe it turned into a worthwhile, if occasionally cringeworthy, exercise in exploring how a small community tackles large issues. And here we are, a few months before a presidential election, when such big issues are front and center in the national dialogue. As a community and as a nation, and even within our own households, we have to wonder: How do we best talk about topics that tend to be polarizing? How do we communicate in such a way that we hear each other, even if we can’t come to agreement? How do we challenge an opposing position without attacking the opposing person? How do we frame our arguments constructively without aiming that pejorative shot across the bow? Because one man’s right is another man’s wrong, there are no easy answers, of course. Maybe it helps to recognize that, for the most part, people are well

intended, even when others think they are misguided. That said, it is very difficult to consistently wear such magnanimous, rose-colored glasses in realworld situations. We’ve learned in the past hundred years that the most powerful societal changes occur when we start talking – passionately, clearly and sometimes bravely – about issues and social norms that no longer seem fair or are offensive to us for whatever reason. Perhaps every generation thinks this, but it seems to me that we are now at a particularly challenging crossroads in our country. While we can be proud of the fact that our nation is becoming ever more diverse on spectrums that include the social, political, ethnic and religious, we also recognize that technology has turned us into a highly communicative nation. Alas, oftentimes communication isn’t pretty when we are faced with a dizzying mix of perspectives that, for better or worse, expand or challenge our worldview. It’s hard to imagine that the political climate will become less acrimonious over time. However, the Pollyanna in me likes to think that the melting-pot effect will bring about higher exposure, acceptance and integration with respect to the social, ethnic and religious issues that so many people find problematic. So now we’re staring down the homestretch of a presidential election season with matches getting lit left and right. The best we can hope for is to stoke the fires responsibly and try not to get burned.

The Living Experiment

No. I’m more comfortable writing a check. Then I put it in the mail and feel better. Sharon Jordan Mountain View

Yes. We grew up with the cellphone. It’s common knowledge and easy to pay bills. Victoria Pazmany Los Altos

Yes. Everything goes through the cell these days. The cellphone is my baby, and it’s no problem. Marina Margaretis Los Altos

No. I’m not ready yet. I don’t have that kind of cellphone, so I couldn’t pay my bills that way. Mary West Los Altos

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Put focus back on the children

No. It probably has something to do with age. I’m an adventuress but feel more comfortable the way I always pay. Joan Mather Los Altos

No. There is too much uncertainty. I’m old-fashioned, and I prefer paper. Arthur Hubbard Los Altos

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Each time I pick up your newspaper, I read another article or letter about the acrimonious tone between people in Los Altos regarding Bullis Charter School and the Los Altos School District. I am writing as the grandmother of three grandchildren who have been at Bullis Charter School, in the Mountain View-Whisman School District and in the Los Altos School District. In each and every school they attended, the administration and the teachers were dedicated, deeply caring and most competent. Whether the schooling included some features of special education or not, the programs and teachings were excellent. I think we are most fortunate to live in an area with such great schools.

Kerri Havnen Gordon writes “The Living Experiment” monthly for the Town Crier. Email her at livingexperiment@ pacbell.net.

There is no doubt in my mind that each of the districts does its utmost to meet the needs of each and every child. I hope the conflicts can soon be resolved peacefully and kindly so that the focus can be back on the children. Monique Kane Palo Alto

Bigotry victims deserve an apology Regarding the Town Crier’s Aug. 8 “Other Voices” column (“Bigotry wounds Los Altos family”): The more I think of the incident described, the more it

reminds me of what commonly happened in the 1940s in the Deep South. The fact that it happened recently in the Los Altos I’ve lived in for more than 30 years is unbelieveable. If that had happened to my child, the Los Altos Police Department would be facing a million-dollar lawsuit. I expect no less than a letter of apology be sent to Mrs. Rudolph and published in the Town Crier. Roy Smith Los Altos

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Nancie and Jerry Crowley, residents of Los Altos Hills since 1972, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends July 14. The Crowleys marked the occasion with a luncheon and cruise aboard the Bahia Belle on Mission Bay in San Diego, followed by a beach barbecue. Jerry’s long career helped shape the Silicon Valley semiconductor industry, and he continues to assist several startups. Nancie is a prolific artist who enjoys working with intense pigments in gouache and oil paints. The Crowleys enjoy international travel, sailing, waterskiing, hiking and celebrating every day with friends and family. They have three children and six grandchildren.

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People Geschkes recognized for philanthropy, leadership and service Special to the Town Crier

tions to Catholic education. According to the NCEA, the he National Catholic contributions of the Charles M. Educational Association and Nancy A. Geschke Founda(NCEA) will bestow its tion underscore the importance St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award of the well-being and education for ongoing of the nation’s leadership and youth and of ph ila nth ropic keeping Cathocontributions to lic schools vital Chuck and Nan and available for Geschke, longthe next generatime Los Altos tion. residents. Through their The Geshckes support of the are among five Endowed FacSeton Award ulty Fund, the winners honored constr uction at this year’s of the Geschke event. The preLearning Resentation is source Center Chuck and scheduled Oct. 1 and Charles’ Nan Geschke during the 22nd role as the inaugural holder of annual Seton the Rossi Entrepreneurial Chair at Awards ceremony at the Ronald the University of San Francisco, Reagan International Trade CenNCEA officials said the Geschkes ter in Washington, D.C. The NCEA’s highest accolade, have demonstrated their commitnamed in honor of the first native- ment to advancing education. born American saint (1774-1821), Charles co-founded Adobe recognizes significant contribu- Systems with John Warnock and

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tional institutions and arts and nonprofit organizations. The Los Altos Town Crier named the honored the Geschkes with its Los Altans of the Year

award in 2003. Randy Southern, reference librarian at the University of San Francisco’s Gleeson Library, contributed this article.

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Community Young 4-H members bring home awards Town Crier Staff Report

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SPARC hosts summer picnic The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition has scheduled its annual summer picnic 4-7 p.m. Sunday at a private residence in Palo Alto. Attendees are asked to RSVP by Thursday, at which time they will receive the address of the event. Local Republican candidates plan to attend the event, including Elizabeth Emken, running against U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein; and Johnny Khamis, up for a seat on the San Jose City Council. Admission is free for members, $10 for nonmembers. Guests should bring their own drinks (beer and wine are permitted) and an appetizer or dessert to share. SPARC will provide barbecue meat and trimmings. To RSVP and for more information, visit www.sparcgop.org, call 917-9125 or email reserve@ sparcgop.org.

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Bookmobile visits LAH The Santa Clara County Library District Bookmobile is scheduled to stop in the parking lot at Gardner Bullis School, 25890 W. Fremont Road in Los Altos Hills, 1-2 p.m. Friday and alternate Fridays following. The Bookmobile offers materials to residents who face physical challenges in getting to a library or who don’t live near a library. For more information, call the Los Altos Hills Parks and Recreation Department at 947-2518. August 22, 2012 / Los Altos Town Crier / Page 13

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‘Train Days’ rolls in to Los Altos History Museum Sept. 22, 23 Town Crier Report

he Los Altos History Museum’s “Train Days” exhibition returns 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 22 and 23 in the museum’s courtyard, 51 S. San Antonio Road. Elaborate track layouts, intricate scenery and scaled renditions of engines and whimsical theme cars, complete with steam, lights and sound, will speed along rails for train enthusiasts of all ages. A

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Filoli’s current exhibition, “Handcrafted and Through the Lens: Nature Interpreted,” includes the art of Los Altos residents Diane Fujimoto and Rosa Farinas. Open through Oct. 21, the display features various forms of artwork inspired by nature. The jurors – Jan Rindfleisch, former executive director of the Euphrat Museum of Art at De Anza Col-

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lege, and Lucy Cain Sargeant, art instructor at San Jose State University and former assistant art director at Sunset Magazine – selected 46 pieces from 252 submissions by 88 artists. Meet the Artists opportunities are scheduled 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 20, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 21. Admission is free for members and for those with paid admission to Filoli. Fioli, a National Trust for Historic Preservation site, is located at 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. For more information, visit www.filoli.org.

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considered an authority on Irish set dances. In his youth, he was a world champion in the dance. The workshop is open to the public. Cost is $20-$25 for one class, $56-$64 for all day, with per-class reductions for two or more classes. Lively Foundatiion Artistic Director Leslie Friedman said all ages and levels are welcome to attend the Full Day of Dance. “It is a great chance to learn from a new teacher or to try something one has never tried before,” Delgado she said. The festival will culminate in a public performance 2 p.m. Sunday in the Historic Hoover Theatre, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose. Performers will include the choreographers, members of Friedman’s dance company and festival dancers selected from Rinelli’s workshop. The Lively School offers ongoing dance and movement classes for adults and children and by arrangement will schedule master classes, workshops and private lessons. Tickets for Sunday’s concert are $15 general admission, $12 for those under 10 or 65 and older. Credit cards will not be accepted at the door. Make checks payable to “The Lively Foundation” and send to The Lively Foundation, 550 Mountain View Ave., Mountain View 94041. For more information and to register, call 969-4110 or visit www.livelyfoundation.org.

Schools Local students head back to school

Arden Lai, Arden Bobak, Talia Mohajer and friends, above, compare their class schedules and take photos of one another as they visit Blach Intermediate School for schedule day last week. New and returning students stopped by Blach’s campus to pick up schedules and physical education uniforms, as well as to have their ID card photos taken, right. Local students, including Los Altos School District students, head back to school today. PHOTOS BY ELIE VAN HOUTTE/TOWN CRIER

MVLA AP scores continue to improve Town Crier Report

cores from 2012 Advanced Placement tests indicate that students in the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District continue to exceed state and national standards in all test areas. The College Board offers 38 different AP exams for collegelevel courses taught in high schools with strong college preparatory curricula. Scores of 3, 4 and 5 on an exam typically qualify the student for college credit. A score

of 4 or 5 on an AP exam is comparable to an “A” in an introductory college course. This year’s performance by both schools includes marked improvement in all areas. In the 3,600-student district, 1,133 students took at least one test during the 2012 May AP test administration. MVLA students took 2,105 exams, with 86 percent receiving scores of 3 or better. The 2012 results are an increase of 95 exams, or a 5 percent increase over the 2011 tests. A few highlights from the 2012 testing include 296 MVLA stu-

dents taking one of the AP Calculus exams, with 86 percent receiving a passing score of 3 or above. A total of 361 students attempted an AP English exam, with 88 percent receiving a passing score. In History and Government, 574 exams were attempted, with 84 percent earning a passing score. The national average for passing AP exams with a score of 3 or better is approximately 60 percent. For more information on assessment results, email Brigitte Sarraf, associate superintendent, brigitte.sarraf@mvla.net.

Los Altos Art Docents host Information Coffee Town Crier Report

he Los Altos Art Docents, in their 42nd year of bringing art appreciation and hands-on lessons to elementary school classrooms, have scheduled an Information Coffee 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 29 in the Los Altos School District Training Room, 201 Covington Road. The organization seeks new recruits willing

to devote a few hours each week to share the joys of art with children. Docents will participate in a comprehensive ongoing education program, regular field trips to museums and other art venues and social activities. No prior art experience or background is needed. All training will be provided. For more information, visit www.losaltosartdocents.org. August 22, 2012 / Los Altos Town Crier / Page 19

Schools Mathnasium teaches math to struggling students By Andy Drukarev

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An instructor coaches young students in mathematical concepts using one-on-one teaching and visual learning tools at Mathnasium, a new tutoring center located in Mountain View.

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fter completing his doctorate in electronic and computer engineering at Rutgers University and working in the engineering industry for 12 years, Kobad Bugwadia decided it was time for a career change. In 2009, a desire to return to teaching – a field in which he dabbled during graduate school – prompted Bugwadia to open his first Mathnasium franchise in Campbell. In April, he expanded to 2510 W. El Camino Real in Mountain View. Mathnasium is a tutoring center where students work in small groups with instructors to gain a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. Each of Mathnasium’s 320 locations in the United States and abroad is independently owned and operated. “My motivation was to give back to the community, to do something that I enjoy, and have

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a business that I run and lead the way I like to spend my time,” Bugwadia said. The success of the Campbell location, which serves more than 120 students, prompted Bugwadia to open the second franchise. Mathnasium serves a wide variety of clientele. Its customer base primarily comprises students in kindergarten through high school, but adults who want to sharpen their skills are also welcome. “I think we can serve the needs of individuals as well as families with anything to do with math,” Bugwadia said. Bugwadia and his team of 11 instructors cater lesson plans to the strengths of each client while also helping students improve on their weaknesses. Students take a general math assessment when they enroll, the results of which form the basis for their programs. “The approach is really trying to (teach) math in a way that makes sense to kids – and that’s See MATHNAISUM, Page 21

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really the bottom line,” he said. Palo Alto resident Jennifer Jacobs said her son Ian is proof that Mathnasium works. Although Ian, who is entering fourth grade, has only been attending tutoring sessions at Mathnasium for a few weeks, Jacobs said she has already seen a positive change in his attitude toward math. “They genuinely show different ways of approaching things that (students) previously learned, but in ways that will stick with them and tools they can use,” Jacobs said. “Instead of just here’s ‘A + B = C’ and memorize this,

the tutors give them visuals in their mind to work with.” Jacobs added that while Ian was originally apprehensive about the tutoring, now “he’s smiling about math.” Feedback like that is why Bogwudia said he entered the tutoring business in the first place. “What motivates me at the end of every day is to see the impact we have been able to make every single day,” he said. “Even when you work in a big company, by the time your best invention comes out in a product, it could take a few months. Here I see the impact every single day.” For more information, call 941-6284 or visit www. PHOTO BY ELLIE VAN HOUTTE/TOWN CRIER mathnasium.com/mounta- Interactive tutoring at Mathnasium focuses on individual lesson plans for each student. The bright and inviewlosaltos. colorful environment of the center also makes learning more enjoyable.

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Los Altos native Spencer Fletcher reached the round of 32 at the 109th Annual NCGA Amateur Match Play Championship last week at Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach. The Mountain View High graduate shot 147 over the two days of stroke play, tying for 12th place. Fletcher, who played golf for Arizona State, then lost in 19 holes to Taylor Travis in the opening round of match play.

Golf for good, part 1 The third annual Family & Children Services Golf Classic is scheduled 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Los Altos Golf & Country Club. The $250 registration fee includes catered lunch, greens fees, golf cart rental and dinner. Tickets to attend the evening portion only (cocktails, dinner, auctions and awards presentation) are $75. Proceeds benefit Family & Children Services, which helps at-risk, underserved youth and adults in Silicon Valley. For more information, visit /www. fcservices.org/golf/index.html.

Golf for good, part 2 The seventh annual Child Advocates Golf Classic is scheduled 9 a.m. Sept. 10 at Los Altos Golf & Country Club. Individual golf packages include 18 holes of golf with a shared cart, lunch and multiple on-course contests and prizes, followed by an intimate dinner, auction and awards presentation featuring Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Leonard Edwards as honorary speaker. Cost is $400. Proceeds benefit Child Advocates of Silicon Valley, which serves at-risk children in the fostercare system. To register and for more information, visit www. BeMyAdvocate.org.

Free bike repair class REI in Mountain View is scheduled to host a free bicycle repair class 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 16. Led by an REI bike technician, the class will cover safety inspection – how to check wheels, derailleurs, See SIDE, Page 23

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Mountain View High football coach Toure Carter instructs players during practice last week. This year’s team has only 33 players, six fewer than last season when the Spartans made the playoffs.

Local high school football teams face shortage of varsity players By Pete Borello

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f football is a numbers game, the local public high schools enter this season at a distinct disadvantage. The varsity teams at Los Altos and Mountain View highs –

which didn’t exactly have robust rosters last year – are expected to have even smaller squads for their Sept. 7 openers. Los Altos’ roster had dwindled from 37 to 32 players; Mountain View’s team has shrunk from 39 to 33 athletes. That’s not many players for a

contact sport that requires 11-man starting units for offense, defense and special teams. While some players will start on more than one unit, an injury to any of them is like a double or triple whammy. Injuries – or the potential for them – are the primary reason See FOOTBALL, Page 23

midseason promotion to the High-A Carolina League was supposed to challenge Los Altos High graduate Erik Johnson. So far, the right-handed pitcher has dominated the competition. The Chicago White Sox minor leaguer was named Carolina League pitcher of the week for Aug. 6-12 after pitching 14 shutout innings in two starts. He’s been nearly unhittable since joining the Winston-Salem Dash (North Carolina) last month, posting a 1.67 ERA and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 26:5 in five starts. Johnson had a superb stretch with the Kannapolis Intimidators of the Low-A South Atlantic League to begin the season – notching a 2.30 ERA in nine starts – but he’s been even better since getting promoted. “I try to take away at least one or two things from each start and put it into my next start,” Johnson said. “I feel like I’m trying to take this minorleague process as a learning process, so I think it’s just me See JOHNSON, Page 23

Schram honored for his dedication to St. Francis High athletic program By Pete Borello

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e’s the familiar face on the sidelines of St. Francis High football games and the familiar voice at the school’s swim meets and boys basketball games. For 41 years, Joe Schram has given countless hours of his time to St. Francis athletics as an announcer, statistician, writer and photographer. On Aug. 12, the school gave back. St. Francis officials honored the longtime Los Altos resident at a barbecue celebrating the establishment of the Joe Schram Scholarship. More than 200 people attended the afternoon event in the school quad. “It was a nice little party,” said Schram, who spent 35 years as athletic director at nearby St. Simon Parish School. “It was great to see a lot of kids I coached in grade school and kids from St. Francis.” Most of those “kids” are no longer that – many of them now have children of their own – but Schram fondly remembers them as

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youngsters who loved playing sports. It’s that enthusiasm – and those relationships – that keep Schram coming back to St. Francis year after year. “I enjoy being with the kids and seeing them improve,” he said. Schram began volunteering at St. Francis when his son Tom enrolled in the school. “I started out doing the football program and any other writing and photography they needed,” said the former sportswriter at the Cleveland Press. “Then I announced swim meets, then basketball games. I’ve announced just about everything over the years.” Health problems have prevented Schram from taking the photos, but he is still doing the writing for this year’s football program. Schram isn’t about to let Type 2 diabetes – which led to the partial amputation of his left leg early this year – to stop him from volunteering at St. Francis. “I can sit at the computer and write,” he said, “and I plan to continue announcing basketball and swimming.” But will Schram be on the sidelines for St.

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More than 200 people attended a barbecue Aug. 12 at St. Francis High to honor Joe Schram, left, for his 41 years of service to the school and to commemorate the establishment of a scholarship in his name. Francis’ football opener Aug. 31 against Oak Grove? “Definitely,” he said.

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From Page 22 coming into my own as an even greater pitcher than I already was.” Johnson had a solid base to begin with. After a standout career at Los Altos High, his three-year career at Cal culminated with a trip to the College World Series in 2011. Johnson compiled a 7-4 record and 2.83 ERA and was one of the team’s top pitchers. This led to the White Sox selecting him in the second round of the 2011 draft. After spending last season with Chicago’s rookie-league affiliate in Montana, the Great Falls Voyagers, Johnson graduated to Low-A in Kannapolis. He went 2-2 and struck out 39 batters in nine starts with the Intimidators this year before his mid-July promotion. “I thought I was pitching really well and I thought I could move up to the next level and so did the White Sox,” Johnson said. “But it was a nice experience. I didn’t have to travel too far. WinstonSalem’s only about an hour from Kannapolis, so it’s right down the road, an easy transition for me.” If Johnson maintains his current level of success, another promotion, possibly to Double-A Birmingham, could be in the offing. But he isn’t counting the days

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Los Altos High graduate Erik Johnson pitches for the WinstonSalem Dash in his Class-A Advanced debut July 21. until he advances another rung of the White Sox system. “I’m just trying to work hard and have success where I am right now,” he said. “If that happens, that would be great, but I’m really just trying to concentrate on what I’m doing here at his level right now.” After the minor-league season concludes in September, Johnson plans to spend a month in Arizona

refining his technique in the Instructional League. Then it’s back to Los Altos for a little rest and recuperation. “After (Instructional League), I’ll probably shut my arm down for a little while and give my body some rest,” Johnson said. “Then when my body tells me I’m ready to get back after it, I’ll start working out and getting ready for spring training again.”

Gold-tending Team USA women’s water polo coach Adam Krikorian, a Mountain View High graduate, poses with his players and staff after winning gold at the London Olympics. The players draped their medals around Krikorian’s neck after the awards ceremony; coaches do not receive medals in the Olympics.

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Friday Los Altos at Terra Nova (scrimmage), 7 p.m. St. Francis at Saratoga (scrimmage), 6 p.m. Saturday Mountain View at Blossom Valley Athletic League Jamboree at Pioneer (scrimmage), 4 p.m.

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From Page 22 for the decline in participants, according to the local coaches, because fewer parents are allowing their children to play. “That’s been the tough thing about football for years,” said Los Altos High coach Rudy Alcala. “Parents hear horror stories.” Mountain View coach Toure Carter said football gets a bad rap. He believes the rewards outweigh the risks. “(Parents) think it’s violent and they see the negatives and not the positives,” he said. “It’s therapeutic for the kids. For 2 1/2 hours every day they can forget about all that other stuff – drugs, gangs, divorce, their future – and just focus on football.” Carter speaks from experience. “It saved me,” said the coach, who grew up in Cleveland. “My mom was on drugs and my dad was never in my life. Football was something I loved to do.” Carter parlayed his passion into a football scholarship to Ashland University – where he became an NCAA Division II All-American cornerback – and a six-year pro career in the Arena Football League. Determined to remain close to the game that gave him so much, Carter turned to coaching even before his retirement from the AFL in 2010. He spent two years as an assistant at Los Altos before moving to Mountain View to coach defensive backs/receivers. A year later, Carter took over for retiring head coach Dan Navarro. “I love to coach,” he said. “I’m here for these kids – it’s not about the money. I love the game and do all I can to promote the game and help these kids. They can learn so much from football – like respon-

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Joseph Tabula, running for a big gain for Los Altos High last season, was among several Eagles to get hurt in 2011. The team was down to 25 healthy players by late October. sibility and dedication.” While Carter acknowledged that injuries are part of the game, there are ways to minimize them. “Offseason training reduces the chances of getting hurt,” he said. “I woke up at 6 a.m. and drove from Fremont so the players could lift (weights), because being bigger, faster and stronger reduces injuries.” At Los Altos, Alcala stresses physical fitness as well. As the Eagles’ frosh-soph coach last year, he watched the varsity team shrivel to 25 healthy players by late October. Soon after being elevated to varsity coach, Alcala began raising funds to hire a strength and conditioning coach. The school hired one by summer, and Alcala has noticed the difference in his players. “The tempo is higher at practice,” he said. “They move a lot quicker to and from drills.” Look for a season preview of the local football teams in next week’s issue. Ave. The Canary Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding, discovering and developing tests for early cancer detection, hosts the ride. Registration is $100, plus a fundraising goal of at least $400. Proceeds will be donated to the Stanford Cancer Institute, organizers said. For more information, call 646-3200 or visit canarychallenge.com.

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Your Health SKIN DEEP

The common mosquito bite can be prevented by using repellents such as DEET and other nonchemical products.

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mosquitoes, fleas and ticks, but it has no benefit when applied to skin. Wear clothing treated with permethrin, or spray clothes yourself with products such as Duranon, Sawyer’s, Permanone, Buzz Off or Insect Shield Clothing. Spray clothing outside and let it dry for two to four hours. The spray lasts for six washings. If the article of clothing is not washed, the permethrin will last six weeks before the clothing needs to be retreated. BugsAway Clothing is effective up to 70 washings. Permethrin can also be sprayed on mosquito netting and screens for added protection. • DEET. Deet is the most effective mosquito repellent. It repels ticks, gnats, chiggers, fleas, flies and mosquitoes but does not kill them. DEET works by evaporation. Mosquitoes intensely dislike the odor of DEET (and so will you), although they can still detect your C02 production. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that low concentrations of DEET (10 percent or less) are safe to use on infants older than 2 months. Read the directions on the back of the bottle before applying DEET. It is a powerful solvent that can destroy plastics and synthetic fabrics such as rayon, nylon and

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spandex. Cotton and wool fabrics are fine. DEET can be a skin irritant and cause a red rash. Overuse can cause neurologic problems. Applying DEET and sunscreen will make sunscreen less effective. • Picaridin. Picaridin is as effective as DEET, but it is odorless and has a lighter feel when applied. It is safe for children older than 2 months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is the active ingredient in Cutter Advanced. • IR3535. Avon’s Skin-So-Soft has been marketed as a mosquito repellent but is much less effective than DEET. The active ingredient is IR3535. • Metofluthrin. Metofluthrin, approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency in 2006, is marketed as DeckMate Mosquito Repellent and sold as a paper strip that you place outdoors. It also comes in a container meant to be worn on a belt. A battery-powered fan releases metofluthrin into the air, surrounding and protecting the wearer. It is not applied to the skin. • Nonchemical repellents. Although not as effective as chemical repellents, Citronella, cedar, peppermint, pennyroyal, canola, cajeput, lemongrass, geranium oils and candles provide temporary, short-lived protection of no more than 30 minutes. There is a soy-based repellent called Bite Blocker that provides approximately 90 minutes of protection from bites.

Oil of lemon eucalyptus appears to offer protection similar to low concentrations of DEET and is safe for children older than 3. It is available as a spray-on product called Repel. Neem oil applied to the skin is another option. Current research focuses on thyme, fennel, clove and celery oils as alternative natural insect repellents. It is not recommended that you try concocting a home preparation, as these undiluted oils cause a burning sensation on skin.

What’s in your garden? Be nice to bats, praying mantis, crane flies, dragonflies, toads, frogs, salamanders, birds, spiders, Gambusia (mosquito fish) and geckos. They eat mosquitoes. Plant rosemary, lavender and marigolds in the garden or keep them on pots around and on your outdoor dining areas. Remove containers and puddles of water that serve as a breeding ground for mosquito larvae, including bird baths and tires. Dr. Patricia Wong is a dermatologist in private practice in Palo Alto. For more information, call 4733173 or visit www. patriciawongmd. com.

Your Health KNEES

From Page 30 tendons, bones, cartilage and muscle – many problems can arise when using your knee joints. When exercising, keep your knees in mind. Ask: • Is your knee in pain? Is it swollen or stiff? It’s easy for conditions such as bursitis, tendinitis, torn cartilage (torn meniscus) or runner’s knee to develop in the knee as a result of intense running or movement during a sport. Or, if you’ve twisted your knee in an odd way, you could have a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) – the most commonly injured ligament in the knee. • Do you need to rest your knee? If you’re feeling any pain or suspect an injury, stop what you’re doing immediately. Playing through the pain may seem heroic, but it could make your injury worse – and could put you on the sidelines for the rest of the summer. So, treat any knee injury seriously and take some time off before resuming the activity. • Do you need medical attention? Although many knee injuries heal on their own or with the standard “RICE” treatment (rest, ice, compression and elevation), severe pain, swelling or popping of the knee needs evaluation by a physician. You’ll also need treatment if you are unable to put any weight on the injured leg or if your knee feels loose or unstable. • Does your injury require surgery? Examples of common knee injuries that may require surgery include: damaged cartilage, injury of the plica tissue on the knee, kneecap damage, tendon injuries and, as mentioned earlier, the torn ACL. If your doctor suggests surgery, be sure to ask about new approaches to knee surgery, such as the use of computer navigation and less invasive methods that involve smaller incisions and shorter recoveries. Keep in mind that medical science changes quickly, and your doctor or your hospital’s joint-program coordinator may be the best resource for up-todate surgical information. For more information, visit orthoinfo.aaos.org and orthopedics.about .com / cs / kneeinjuries/a/kneepain.htm. El Camino Hospital Orthopedic Institutes provided information for this article. For more information, call (800) 216-5556 or visit elcaminohospital.org/ortho.

Pacific Hearing Service welcomes new audiologist

Pacific Hearing Service in Los Altos recently hired Dr. Erin Harrigan. She joins two other audiologists in the practice, which has served the local community for more than 35 years. Harrigan completed her clinical fellowship year at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and a doctorate in audiology from Gallaudet University, a school for

the deaf and hard-of-hearing. While attending Gallaudet, she mastered American Sign Language and immersed herself in deaf culture. Harrigan also taught a speech-reading course and conducted research on the use of assistive listening technologies for the hard of hearing. Harrigan said joining an audiology practice in the high-tech heart of the country presents a unique opportunity. “People in this area demand the newest, latest, smallest devices possible,” she said. “I’m

passionate about helping people adapt to new hearing-aid technologies and other devices that can enhance their hearing, too.” Pacific Hearing Service is located at 496 First St., Suite 120, Los Harrigan Altos. For more information, visit www.pacifichearingservice. com.

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Spiritual Life The elephant in the room: Pastors aim to diffuse schools’ conflict The Rev. Mark S. Bollwinkel

astors David Moore of Union Presbyterian Church, Malcolm Young of Christ Episcopal Church and I have been hearing from a number of people in our congregations about the growing hostility between the differing sides in the ongoing Bullis Charter School/ Los Altos School District conflict. It would appear that the anonymity and immediacy of Internet social networks has allowed frustration, anger and insult to take on new dimensions. We have heard about neighbors no longer speaking to each other, church members no longer willing to sit next to each other and all sorts of vile Internet postings and web videos escalating

the conflict in the past 18 months. As leaders in our faith communities, we are as concerned about how we treat each other in times of conflict as we are about the actual issues that divide us, a concern we are certain our colleagues in other faith communities share. We have contacted Rev. Warren Dale, founder of the Peninsula Conflict Mediation Center in Redwood City, to explore ways we might offer an opportunity to defuse the level of acrimony in our community about this conflict for those who are willing. Dale is scheduled to lead a mediation listening event at the Creekside Center of Los Altos United Methodist Church 7-9:30 p.m. Sept. 20. The purpose of the event is not to resolve or debate

Spiritual Briefs LAUMC schedules Summer Barbeque

Los Altos United Methodist Church has scheduled an All Church Summer Barbeque 6 p.m. Thursday at the church, 655 Magdalena Ave. The LyriCats quartet will provide music and entertainment during the evening. All food will be provided. The barbecue is open to all, no RSVP is necessary. Admission is $7 per person, $20 per family, with children under 6 $4. For more information, visit www.laumc.com.

AWANA clubs open for registration

Registration is under way for Bridges Community Church’s AWANA clubs for preschoolers through high school students, scheduled Wednesday evenings from September through May. AWANA is an international Christian youth organization whose mission is “to reach boys and girls with the gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him.” Bridges Community Church is located at 625 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos.

For registration and more information, visit www.connectbcc.org/awana or call (408) 379-9889.

Union Presbyterian hosts barbecue for ‘Cooking Healthy’ class

Union Presbyterian Church has scheduled a “Cooking Healthy 2012” class end-ofsummer barbecue 6 p.m. Monday at the church, 858 University Ave., Los Altos. Kim Fielding will demonstrate how to cook a meal that is nutritionally sound, quick and easy to prepare, uses seasonal produce and requires few ingredients. Fielding earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She has been a partner in a catering firm and specializes in tasty foods, with an eye for color and nutritional balance. She is co-author of a cookbook and wellness guide with Mariam Manoukian, Ph.D., “The Alpha Plan: Healthy Eating in College and Beyond” (CreateSpace, 2011). For registration and more information, call 948-4361 or visit www.unionpc.org.

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Pastor’s Perspective the conflict, but, in an open dialogue of respect, to lower the level of hostility as we speak our concerns and hear one another. We are aware that such an open ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH 473 Lincoln Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022 (650) 948-2158 Rev. Larry P. Percell, Pastor Masses: Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00, 9:15,10:45am & 12:15pm

invitation will be self-selecting. Those invested in demonizing those on the opposite side of a conflict aren’t likely to invest the time to defuse it. But for those who are, we feel that such an event is well worth the opportunity. Although organized by leaders in the Christian faith, this is not a religious event – all are

Religious Directory LOS ALTOS UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

First Church of Christ, Scientist 401 University Ave. (650) 948-3602 www.cschurchlosaltos.com

Sunday Service 10 to 11 am Sunday School 10 to 11 am Wednesday Meeting 7:30 to 8:30 pm Child care provided at all services Christian Science Reading Room 60 Main Street, 650-948-4541

Connecting our diverse community to God...

Sunday Morning Service Times 9:00 Praise Service 10:45 Modern Service *childcare available at all services www.ConnectBCC.org 650.948.5698 - 625 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos 94024 Home of: Los Altos Christian Schools (www.lacs.com), Faith in Grace (www.faithingrace.org) & Triune Korean Baptist Church

Sundays at 9am

1040 Border Rd, Los Altos (650) 948-2151 Sunday Worship at 8:00, 9:00 and 10:15 am www.ccla.us

LOS ALTOS LUTHERAN SAINT WILLIAM CATHOLIC CHURCH Bringing God's Love & Hope to All 611 S. El Monte Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022 650-559-2080 Rev. Joseph Benedict, Pastor Liturgies: Saturday, 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00, 10:45 AM & 5:00 PM www.stwcc.org

Worship@Union: Services 9am & 10:30am. Sunday School: Adults 9am, Children/Youth 10:30am Every other Wed. @ 10am Moms@Union

858 University Ave. (650) 948-4361 • www.unionpc.org

Lunch Potluck 1st & 3rd Sabbaths Family Fun Night 1st Sabbath 7pm Tuesday Prayer Gathering 12noon-1pm Wednesday Bible Study 10-11am Friday Vespers 7pm Sunday Brunch for Homeless 9-11am

Modern Relevant Fresh

650-492-0044 • tncweb.org

Hearing Assistance Available

Saturday Services Classes @ 9:30am, Church @ 10:45am

A uniquely family friendly church emphasizing "Christ Community & Compassion"

Meeting at Hillview Center 97 Hillview Ave. Los Altos

Worship & Sunday School

Mountain View Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Terra Nova

Tim Carlson, Pastor

welcome regardless of religious orientation. Child care is available on request; email lisaconway@laumc.org in advance to reserve child care. The Rev. Mark S. Bollwinkel is senior pastor of Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave. For more information, visit www.laumc.org.

• Children's Nursery • Worship Services Sunday 9:00 am - Worship 10:15 am - Fellowship 10:30 am - Education Pastor David K. Bonde Outreach Pastor Gary Berkland

460 So. El Monte (at Cuesta) Office open daily • (650) 948-3012

www.losaltoslutheran.org • email: office@losaltoslutheran.org

1425 Springer Rd., M.V. Office Hrs. M-F 9am-1pm 650-967-2189 • Fax: 650-967-7994 Pastor Kenny Frazer, B.A. M.Div. www.mtviewsda.adventistfaith.org

St. Simon Catholic Church & School www.stsimon.org Mass Schedule: Weekday: 6:30 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:15, 5:00 p.m. Rev. Warwick James, Pastor 1860 Grant Rd, Los Altos 650-967-8311

St. Luke's Chapel in the Hills

Foothills Congregational Church, UCC 461 Orange Ave WORSHIP 10:00 a.m. CHURCH SCHOOL 10:00 a.m. child care provided

650-948-8430 • www.foothills-church.org

An Anglican Episcopal Church Using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer 26140 Duval Way, Los Altos Hills

An Evangelical Community Church

Morning Prayer & Sun. School: 10am

Worship 10:30 am

Holy Communion: 1st Sunday of Each Month 10am, Weekly 12 Noon

(650) 941-6524 www.stlukeschapel.org

Child care provided

650.967.7447 Oak & Truman in Los Altos across from Mountain View High School

www.foothillcov.org

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Town Traveler The stars come out at Tahoe

Palm Springs offers sun, fun and then some

By Ann and Don Shanahan

Special to the Town Crier

Area hotels offer star-gazing packages Town Crier Report

all evenings celebrating “Stars, Strings and Sipping” are scheduled at South Lake Tahoe’s Avalon Lodge and the Historian Inn in Gardnerville, Nev. A series of astronomy tours includes classical music by Reno Philharmonic players, wine tastings from around the globe with knowledgeable presenters from each domain, sample appetizers from leading area restaurateurs and chefs, round-trip transportation to viewing areas and lodging. A two-night package costs $549 for two people. Astronomer and poet Tony Berendsen of the Nevada Science Coalition will guide each evening of the series with two hours of laser-guided star-gazing. Among the highlights are three meteor showers: Orinoid, a trail left behind by Halley’s Comet; Leonids, an annual meteor shower associated with the Tempel-Tuttle Com-

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Rooms at The Avalon Lodge in South Lake Tahoe boast a number of amenities, including fireplaces and flat-screen TVs. The Lodge and the Historian Inn offer fall star-gazing packages. et; and December’s Geminids, the most prolific display with usually more than 50 meteors per hour. “What’s more spectacular than nature?” asked Deb Pierrel, coowner of Clé Hospitality, owners and operators of The Avalon Lodge and the Historian Inn. “We just decided to give it a bit more help with classical music, wonderful wines and a memorable visit for our guests.” The “Stars, Strings and Sipping” series is scheduled to begin Sept. 29 with “Uranus in Opposi-

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tion.” Guests will have the rare opportunity to view the bluegreen planet as it appears closer to Earth than at any other time of the year, complemented by wine and gourmet food pairings as well as tips on the best astronomy apps for smartphones. Subsequent programs scheduled include “New Moon,” Oct. 15; “Orinoids Meteor Shower,” Oct. 21 and 22; “New Moon,” Nov. 13; “Leonids Meteor Shower,” Nov. 17 and 18; viewing of See TAHOE, Page 37

acationing is wonderfully unique at the breathtaking escape destination of Palm Springs. Weather is distinctly better year-round than at most locations – the sun seems warmer, the stars brighter and the sky bluer. As the gateway city to the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs is often referred to as the “Playground of the Stars.” The downvalley towns of Indian Wells, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and others may boast more prestigious golf courses and upscale shops, but Palm Springs, with its glamorous history, has much to offer.

Things to see and do Palm Springs hosts many special events year-round, but its International Film Festival in January is our hands-down favorite. Founded 24 years ago under the leadership of then-Mayor Sonny Bono, the event has grown in status. Movie buffs will enjoy the eclectic film selections – often previews of Oscar contenders. Have you ever wished you could attend the Golden Globes or Academy Awards? The general public has little, if any, chance of attending either event except outside along the red carpet. The Palm Springs film festival stages

an annual gala that lures many megastars and directors to attend to receive special awards, and the public is invited. The ticket price might be a little steep, but it includes dinner and rubbing elbows with the film world’s glitterati. At this year’s gala, we enjoyed seeing such popular stars as George Clooney (hands-down the friendliest to everyone), Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Tom Hanks, Gary Oldman, Charlize Theron, Glenn Close, Michelle Williams, Jessica Chastain, Octavia Spencer and more. Passes for next year’s festival, scheduled Jan. 3-14, are on sale now. For more information, visit www.psfilmfest.org. A ride on the Aerial Tramway (www.pstramway.com), an engineering masterpiece, never ceases to amaze us. Featuring the world’s largest rotating tram cars, it transports passengers 2.5 miles to an elevation of 8,516 feet in 10 minutes through five unique life zones, from desert to alpine wilderness. Leave your bathing suits behind and don warm coats, hiking boots or cross-country skis at the summit, where more than 50 miles of Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness Area trails await. Visitors can dine at Peaks Restaurant above the clouds. Up for a challenge? After exiting the tram, if the snow is gone, hike the remaining 2,288 feet to See PALM SPRINGS, Page 37

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PALM SPRINGS

“The Blue Snowball Nebula,” Nov. 27; “Jupiter at Opposition,” Dec. 3; and “Geminids Meteor Shower,” Dec. 13 and 14. Clé Hospitality redesigned the 20 rooms at The Avalon Lodge with fresh, casual elegance in mind. Amenities include beds with plush mattresses and triplesheeted linens topped with overstuffed comforters in an Egyptian cotton cover. The bath is stocked with personal-care products and oversized towels and attractive tile designs. Fireplaces add warmth and ambience. A variety of lodging packages are available, including 25 percent discounts on stays of four nights or more; 35 percent savings midweek; Movie Nights featuring first-run films and theater-style refreshments; Romantic Getaways with champagne or wine, souvenir glasses, chocolates and guest rooms with fireplaces. The hotel also offers a heated outdoor pool as well as complimentary bicycles, kayaks and snowshoes. The Historian Inn boasts 34 rooms that reflect the area’s Western heritage, featuring the colors, textures and natural materials reminiscent of the mining booms that established Nevada as the Silver State. Both properties provide flatscreen TVs with Movies on Demand, iPod docking stations in every room, complimentary wireless Internet access, activity equipment and daily newspapers. A continental breakfast with locally baked fare is available daily at The Avalon Lodge, while the Historian Inn provides a “graband-go” breakfast. Both hotels offer food and wine tastings and 24-hour boutique gift shops. For reservations and more information, visit avalonlodge. com and historianinn.com.

the top of Mount San Jacinto (the second-tallest mountain in Southern California at 10,804 feet) on clearly marked trails. Serious climbers/hikers can hike from the desert floor to the top of the mountain and then return by tram. Check with the ranger station a few yards from the tram’s zenith for safety details and current trail information or call (760) 327-0222. The local Aqua Caliente Cahuilla Tribe maintains the breathtaking Indian Canyons (www. indian-canyons.com), comprising the Tahquitz, Palm, Andreas and Murray canyons. The area offers miles of moderately graded trails that lead to fan palm groves, oases, waterfalls, stunning rocky gorges, babbling streams and first-class fauna, wildlife and bird-watching. The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies (www.psfollies.com), a critically acclaimed revue, is celebrating 20 years in the historic Plaza Theatre. The performance features a cast of showbiz pros and well-known guest headliners 55 and older. Palm Springs serves a diverse and art-sophisticated community with its outstanding midsize museum, the Palm Springs Art Museum (www.psmuseum. org). The exhibitions showcase Western, Native, Modern and Contemporary art. Admission is $12.50 adults, $10.50 seniors, $5 for students and free for members, children 12 and under, and activeduty military personnel and their families. For those interested in seeing where Elvis Presley, Liberace,

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All Horizons Travel announces winners

All Horizons Travel received more than 100 entries in its Celebrity Cruises drawing at last month’s Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival. Los Altos winners included Victoria Nguyen, who won a large gift basket with wine and Celebrity items; and Phyllis Phillips, who won a small gift basket with a Celebrity travel mug and coffee. All Horizons Travel is located at 160 Main St., Los Altos. For more information, visit www.allhorizonstvl.com.

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Lucille Ball, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Kirk Douglas and other stars and celebrities lived and partied, carve out time for the Celebrity Home Tour (www. thebestofthebesttours.com). The tour includes the history of the stars, personal anecdotes and information about the architecture of the homes. Every Thursday evening for more than 20 years, a long strip of Palm Canyon Drive, the town’s main street, has been closed to host Palm Springs VillageFest (www.villagefest.org). One of California’s most popular events, the weekly street fair features exclusively handmade crafts and jewelry, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, snacks and sweets. VillageFest hosts a variety of entertainers along the drive. The Palm Springs Air Museum (www.palmspringsairmuseum.org) houses one of the world’s largest collections of flyable World War II aircraft. The air-conditioned hangars have no ropes separating visitors from the exhibits. The museum boasts a crew of trained volunteers who provide details on each exhibit and share the experience of flying them.

Places to stay and dine Palm Springs is loaded with hundreds of lodging choices in every price range, from full-service resorts to B&Bs, historical inns and 1960s motels. Check the websites, as most of them offer moderate pricing during the summer. Our favorite hotel in town is the Renaissance Palm Springs (www.renaissancepalmspringshotel.com), where a recently completed multimillion dollar

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The Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel underwent an extensive indoor-outdoor remodel that enhanced its decor and pool area. renovation has elevated its stature. The property is everything you’d expect from the upscale image of the Renaissance brand, with stunning decor, dramatic public areas and a classic pool. Our meals at the hotel’s restaurant, Date, were consistently exceptional. Another reason to choose the Renaissance – it’s the headquarters hotel for the film festival. The eight-room Willows (www.thewillowspalmsprings. com), a historic 1927 Mediterranean villa, is ideal for those who long for the intimate B&B experience. Sumptuous breakfasts are included. Recommended restaurants in downtown Palm Springs include Le Vallauris (www.levallauris. com), the town’s most critically acclaimed eatery. The to-die-for cuisine, estatelike ambience and first-rate service remain at high levels. Spencer’s Restaurant (www.spencersrestaurant.com) at the beautiful Palm Springs Tennis Club has become a popular local dining choice. Johnny Costa’s

Ristorante (www.johnnycostaspalmsprings.com) is a longtime tradition in the valley for anyone seeking authentic Italian family fare. Johannes Restaurant (www.johannesrestaurants.com), a relative newcomer, offers a unique and creative combination of Austrian and Pan-Asian cuisine. Matchbox (www.matchboxpalmsprings.com), a casual bistro with mountain and downtown views, offers wood-fired pizzas and mini-burgers. Pinocchio in the Desert (www.pinocchiops. com), open only for breakfast and lunch, features modest prices and extensive menu choices. Rio Azul (www.rioazulpalmsprings.com) is a new Mexican restaurant with a colorful atmosphere and an innovative menu. For more information, visit www.visitpalmsprings.com. Los Altos residents Ann and Don Shanahan have written travel articles for more than 25 years. Email them at ann-shanahan@comcast.net.

Los Altos Chamber of Commerce presents… Shades of Ireland: April 7 – 16, 2013 The Emerald Isle, a land long renowned for its “forty shades of green” is filled with rolling hills, stately castles and the fun loving Irish. Visit Dublin, Waterford, Killarney and Limerick. This comprehensive tour introduces the traveler to Ireland’s natural beauty, rich history and hospitable culture. To learn more about this trip, please call 650.948.1455 or attend our informational travel presentation. SPECIAL TRAVEL PRESENTATION: Wednesday, August 29 ■ 5:30 PM Courtyard by Marriott ■ 4320 El Camino Real, Los Altos ■ RSVPs to 650.948.1455

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Youth Athletics

Saluting young athletes in club and league sports. Photos and text by Shirley Pefley Email: shirley@pefley.com

Foothill College hosts ‘Fly ’til You Die’ event

The Mountain View Los Altos Aquatic Club celebrated the end of its season with a two-hour “Fly ’til You Die” event at the Foothill College pool in Los Altos Hills. Clockwise, from above: Olivia Lee, 9, has a lot of energy while swimming the butterfly; Nolani Kawakami, 15, pushes off the wall after a turn; Christian Johnston, 7, warms up with a kickboard; Ian Brito, 10, comes up for air while swimming the butterfly; Reed Piercey, 14, shows his butterfly form; and Michal Goldstein, 10, practices the backstroke.

Youth Athletics photos offered for sale online

outh Athletics photos and additional unpublished shots are available for purchase as prints or instant downloads at tinyurl.com/ LATCyouth. Photos cost $5-$8 each – depending on size – and shipping typically starts at $2.95 per order.

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Stepping Out ‘Time’ begins at TheatreWorks Drama opens in Mtn. View; continues through Sept. 16

Town Crier Report

heatreWorks’ regional premiere of the recent Broadway hit “Time Stands Still” is scheduled to preview today through Friday, open Saturday and run through Sept. 16 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. Written by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies, “Time” is the portrait of a couple grappling with the wounds of war. The drama explores the challenges facing two longtime partners at a crucial juncture in their lives. Sarah, a thrill-seeking photojournalist, and James, her foreign-correspondent lover, have recently returned from a harrowing stint covering the war. As they struggle to piece their lives back together, the desire to move forward clashes with the instinct to stay comfortably – or even uncomfortably – in place. Directed by Leslie Martinson, “Time” stars Rebecca Dines and Mark Anderson Phillips in the roles of the photojournalist and war correspondent, with Rolf Saxon and Sarah Moser completing the cast. Playwright Margulies earned the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for “Dinner With Friends,” which

Thursday Night Live concludes this week in downtown Mtn. View

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Mark Anderson Phillips and Rebecca Dines star in “Time Stands Still.”

ountain View’s final Thursday Night Live of the season is slated 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday on Castro Street. The event will include live music, a Farmers’ Market, a car show and activities for children. The event coincides with the city’s 2012 Summer Concert Series, set to feature Long Train Runnin’ – a Doobie Brothers tribute band – 6:30-8 p.m. at the corner of Castro and Dana streets. For more information, call 964-3395 or email julie@ mountainviewdowntown.com.

PA Festival of the Arts set for weekend Town Crier Report

he Palo Alto Festival of the Arts is scheduled 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on University Avenue, between High and Webster streets. Sponsored by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature more than 300 artisans, Italian street painting, entertainment, the Kids’ Art Studio, California wines and microbrews, and an array of foods. Artists will display their work in sculpture, painting, photography, fabric, jewelry, ceramics, glass and more. A sculpture garden with contemporary art is planned for the plaza on the cor-

ner of Cowper Street and University Avenue. More than 60 artists are slated to participate in the Italian street painting. Two stages of entertainment will offer dance music on the main stage on Waverley Street and acoustic folk, country and blues on the Webster Street stage. In addition, street-corner concerts will feature Celtic harpist Aryeh Frankfurter, vocals and keyboard melodies by Emerson and accordionist The Great Morgani. Admission to the festival is free, as is parking around the event. For more information, call 324-3121 or visit www.mlaproductions.com.

also received the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding OffBroadway Play. His other plays include “Shipwrecked!,” “Brooklyn Boy,” “Sight Unseen” and “The Model Apartment.” “Time” is scheduled to preview 8 p.m. today through Friday and open at the same time Saturday. Future performances are slated 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays (no matinee Sept. 9); 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sept. 1 and 15. For tickets ($23-$73) and more information, call 463-1960 or visit www.theatreworks.org.

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Business & Real Estate Transactions Los Altos 4388 El Camino Real #248, S. & E. Krasnyansky to V. Sherkat for $685,000 187 Garland Way, Sweat Trust to Z. & A. Rowe for $4,336,000 1072 Parma Way, Steding Trust to P. & J. Simonsen for $2,000,000 1248 Stanwirth Court, M. Bechtel to A. Zabreyko for $1,950,000 321 Toyon Avenue, W. Ramsey to T. Brinkman for $1,400,000

$1,419,000 1641 Poppy Way, Yoshikawa Trust to S. Vellimedu for $1,310,000 21537 Rainbow Drive, Hindt Trust to T. Lin for $1,360,000

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eyla Boissonnade’s philosophy is that good dancers should think as well on their feet as in the classroom. With a plan to combine dance and academics, Boissonnade is scheduled next month to officially open Bay Area Dance School (BADS) at 4600 El Camino Real, Suite 106, in Los Altos. Boissonnade’s studio will offer dance lessons, of course, but also academic, college prep and SAT support. “I want to make a place (at the studio) for kids to do homework,” she said, adding that she plans to provide her students with academic tutors. “I want to make an environment based on learning and achievement.” BADS will offer ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, acro, contemporary hip-hop and boys classes that expose students to new and traditional styles, said Boissonnade, who studied dance, psychology and education at UC Berkeley. While teaching the art and genres

of dance, the studio will maintain a focus on education. Boissonnade, who wants to help her students gain admittance to college-level dance programs, plans to bring in staff from university programs to explain their unspoken, often-puzzling rules regarding applications and how to boost dancers’ chances for admission. Los Altos is the ideal site for BADS, said Boissonnade, noting that she views the community as a place that cares about and empowers its youth. “Los Altos has a lot of potential,” she said. “There are a lot of great schools. I like the downtown area. It’s convenient for parents and safe for my teenagers. The Los Altos Library is less than a mile away, and it’s located near a lot of high schools.” And the thought of competition doesn’t faze her. Boissonnade said she was attracted to Los Altos as a dance-school destination because of the number of dance studios already established. “It’s important for dance schools to connect,” she See DANCE, Page 43

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said, adding that she’s disappointed by the typically competitive relationships among schools. Boissonnade said BADS will offer classes for all ages, including structured, fun courses for children 5 and under. “I love working with children,” said Boissonnade, who also provides private lessons and coaching for ice skaters and gymnasts. “You have to believe in a child’s potential and give them the tools (to succeed).” For older, more experienced dancers,

the school will develop an “acuity” program by invitation and audition only. Participating students will take classes five to six days per week. The program is “for people who love to dance but know they want to go to college,” Boissonnade said. Beyond academics, Boissonnade said her BADS model offers a holistic view of what dance is – joy. “Passion can really help shape a child’s future,” she said, adding that many students benefit from incorporating dance in their lives. For more information, call 472-2214 or visit bayareadances.com.

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“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Bus Barn Stage Company. Rachel Sheinkin’s Tony awardwinning musical comedy about overachievers. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; Sept. 6-Oct. 6; 7 p.m. Sept. 16 and 30; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and Oct. 3; 7 p.m. Sept. 23. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. 941-0551; www.busbarn.org.

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s inaugural Toque of the Town fundraiser. Seated dinner created by Michelin-starred chefs Mark Sullivan and Peter Rudolph. 6:30-11 p.m. Nov. 3. Rosewood Hotel, 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. $200. www. toqueofthetown.org.

Volunteer with Youth Fair. Listen to volunteer and youth testimonials, visit with various agencies – including JustREAD, Just MATH, Reading Partners, YMCA, Los Altos Community Foundation MVLA Community Scholars, Partners for New Generations and the city of Mountain View – and find somewhere to volunteer. 7-8:30 p.m. today. Mountain View Public Library Community Room, 585 Franklin St. Hosted by the city of Mountain View and 1000 Hearts for

Obituary Notices HANS R. CAMENZIND

all loved and was very proud of. A private family service was held on August 17th. A remembrance of Hans’ life will be held at 2 pm on September 9th, in the Shoup Park Garden House in Los Altos. Friends and colleagues are welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations in Hans’ memory to the Computer History Museum. To RSVP and for information on donations, please see camenzind.org/hans/.

together again in God’s grace. Jane had great passion for playing bridge and will be greatly missed by her entire family and all her wonderful friends.

EDWARD SHIMMON

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Sept 19, 1924 - Aug 14, 2012 Resident of Los Altos

Jane Cameron Kelly, a resident of Los Altos, California for the past 46 years, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Jane was born in Indian Head, Maryland on April 30, 1933. Jane is survived by her son Cameron and three grandchildren, Rochelle, Brendan and Michael Kelly of Rockport, MA. Jane was also great grandmother to Oliver and Lucy Kelly-Cambier. Jane attended Coronado High School in Coronado, CA and after a family move, graduated from Burlingame High School and earned her Bachelors of Arts degree at San Jose State University in 1957 and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma while at SJSU. Jane had started her career at Litton Corporation where she met her husband, Jerry. They were married in Carmel, CA in July, 1960 and settled in Redwood City, CA before moving to Los Altos in 1966. Jane enjoyed a late career with Beckman Instruments in Palo Alto as an Accounting Clerk before her retirement in 1996. Jane and her husband Jerry enjoyed cruise travel in their retirement years together and now can be joined

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EXHIBITS

“A Few Seconds From Above.” Paintings by James Allison. Community School of Music and Arts. Runs through Sept. 30. CSMA at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Free. 917-6800; www.arts4all.org. “Dreaming Big: Studies of London and Motion.” Photos by Laura Oliphant and sculptures by Colvin Pitts. Gallery 9. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. 143 Main St., Los Altos. 941-7969; www.gallery9losaltos.com. “Hot Days – Cool Art.” Group show by artists at Viewpoints Gallery. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 1. 315 State St., Los Altos. 941-5789; www.viewpointsgallery.com.

JANE CAMERON KELLY

Born and raised in Zurich, Switzerland, Hans came to the US in 1960 with his wife for an adventurous few years. As a young linear electronics engineer, he enjoyed being part of the growing semiconductor industry and they decided to make the US their permanent home. He worked for several of the important semiconductor companies of the era, including Transitron, Tyco Semiconductor, P.R. Mallory’s Research Lab, and Signetics. In 1971, as the father of four young children, he left the security of stable employment to found InterDesign, a company specializing in semi-custom integrated circuit design. One of the circuits he designed was the 555 timer, which turned out to be the most successful integrated circuit ever produced and is still widely used. A f t er sel l i ng I nt erD esig n i n 1978, he founded Array Design, where he continued his passion for designing a variety of circuits. In addition to the many articles he authored, he published 4 books on integrated circuit design, Circumstantial Evidence, a book on God and religion under the pseudonym John Penter, and Much Ado about Almost Nothing, a history of electricity and electronics. Hans also enjoyed remodeling houses, working with wood, a nd doi ng proje ct s wit h h is grandchildren in his workshop. He is survived by his wife Pia, his daughter Sue (Erol Kirelik), his sons Robert (Amy), Peter (Lisa), Tim (Marie) and nine grandchildren, Christopher, Danielle, Katie, Tommy, Emilee, Hannah, Sean, Corianna, and Cassandra whom he

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E d wa r d Sh i m m o n p a s s e d away peacef ully on Tuesday, August 14th with his family at his side. Ed was born in San Francisco on September 19, 1924, to David and Nancy Shimmon. After the war and college Ed joined Eastman Kodak in Palo Alto as a chemist where he worked for 35 years. In 1961 Ed met and married Sherry. Last September they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The pride and joy of Ed’s life were his wife and two children followed by his four grandchildren. Ed will be remembered for his kind, generous, and compassionate spirit. He was a family man and great provider, a man of great wisdom, values and integrity. He was always there for his family and close friends offering guidance and support. Edwa rd is survived by his lovely wife, Sher r y; brot her, John; son, Eddie; daughter, Theresa (Dan) Houdek; grandchildren, little Eddie Shimmon, Jackson, Jessica, & Jenna Houdek. We were truly blessed to have him in our lives, and our hearts are forever touched by his love. Funeral Services have been held. Arrangements by Beddingfield Funeral Service (408)777-8100.

“Faces of Los Altos.” Los Altos History Museum. Features photos of past and present citizens and includes those who have lived and worked in Los Altos and participated in city activities, organizations and government. noon to 4 p.m. ThursdaysSundays, through Sept. 30. Free. 9489427; www.losaltoshistory.org. Moffett Field Historical Society Museum. Memorabilia, artifacts, photos and aircraft models connected with the former Naval airbase. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Building 126, Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View. $2$5. Photo ID required for adults. 9644024; www.moffettfieldmuseum.org.

AUDITIONS “Anne of Green Gables.” City of Los Altos Youth Theatre. Open to ages 8-20. Prepare and memorize eight to 10 lines of poetry or prose and dress to move. 4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Los Altos Recreation MPR, 97 Hillview Ave. No fees for auditioning; $265-$283 if cast (scholarships available). 947-2796; www.losaltosrecreation.org. Schola Cantorum. The choral group, under the direction of Gregory Wait, invites talented adult singers of all musical and cultural backgrounds to

audition. Previous choral experience preferred. Rehearsals Monday evenings at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave. 2541700; info@scholacantorum.org. Peninsula Clef Hangers. Women’s choral group seeks singers for winter concerts for seniors and other groups. Rehearsals 7:15-9 p.m. Tuesdays in Menlo Park. 366-5060.

REUNION Los Altos High School Class of 1962, 50th reunion. Sept. 7-9. (408) 738-0539; lahs62@gmail.com; www. losaltoshigh62.org. Awalt High School Class of 1967, 45th reunion. Oct. 27. Call Jan at (408) 599-2804.

CLASSES Cooking Healthy 2012 – Back-toBasics Class. Topic: Foods for an end-of-summer barbecue. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Los Altos Union Presbyterian Church, 858 University Ave. Childcare available.948-4361; www. unionpc.org. Pilates Cardiocamp for Women. Five-week sessions. 6 a.m. MondaysThursdays; 9:10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. American Legion Hall, Christ Episcopal Church. First class free; $12-$18 per class afterward. (866) 339-4438; www.PilatesCardiocamp.com. Tai Chi for Beginners. Aimed at promoting health, balance, flexibility, strength, and clarity. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Los Altos Youth Center, 1 N. San Antonio Road. $14 drop-in; $112 series. 947-2790. Tai Chi for Senior Beginners. Mindful and gentle martial art aimed at improving balance, strength, flexibility and clarity. 12:45-1:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Los Altos Senior Center, Room 12, 97 Hillview Ave. $9 dropin. 947-2790. New Beginner Yoga. 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Led by Cheryl Acheson. Yoga of Los Altos. 377 First St. Three classes for $30 for new students. 941-9642; info@ yogaoflosaltos.com. Beginner Fitness Class. Lose weight and improve endurance with walking, light jogging and stretching. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lincoln Park, Los Altos. $15 drop-in; $10 per class by the month; first week free. 823-5167; dmbelite@ gmail.com. StrongStep. Jacki Sorensen fitness class focused on low-impact workouts to upbeat music, incorporating aerobics, strength training, abdominal work and stretching. 8:30-9:30

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Zumba. Aerobic exercise. 6-7 p.m. Thursdays in Los Altos. Eight classes for $64. 903-2636. Innate Mental Health and Releasing Our Own Resiliency. Open class. Center for Sustainable Change. 6:30-8 p.m. first Thursday of the month. 744 San Antonio Road, Suite 25, Palo Alto. $20-$45. RSVP: 424-0705; jayme@principlespsychology. org. Learn to Square Dance. Classes for adult singles and couples; partners not required. Led by the Bows & Beaus Square Dance Club. 7:30 p.m. Mondays. 390-9261; (408) 253-9387. PlyoBand Isometric Whole-Body Stretching. 6-6:45 p.m. every other Tuesday. Watson Chiropractic and Scoliosis Center, 2425 California St., Mountain View. Free. 969-1032; www.plyoband.com. Literacy in the Classroom. Seven-week program for adults that spans the generations in an effort to satisfy the volunteer and student. Volunteer training time is a required component of the program and takes place before and after weekly classroom meetings. Topics include research in cognition, first and second language, and family environment as they affect students’ literacy in English. Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Education. 333 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View. 940-6029. Pilates and yoga. Yoga, Pilates and yoga/Pilates combo classes, as well as private, semi-private and group sessions. Esprit de Core Pilates Studio. 895 Sherwood Ave., Suite 300, Los Altos. 9488020; www.esprit-de-core.com. Wellness classes. Guest speakers with Gregory Dabb, DC, as host. 6:30-7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of the month. Better Life Chiropractic Center, Los Altos. Free. 949-0154; www.betterlifechirocenter.com. Morning Yoga by Moj. Meditation, breathing, asana (yoga postures), chanting and relaxation. 9:05 a.m. Mondays and Fridays. Dance Studio, Rancho Shopping Center, Los Altos. $11/$15. 4920325; www.yogabymoj.com.

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Public Notices County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters Office EL CAMINO HOSPITAL DISTRICT FORMAL NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION INITIATIVE MEASURE November 6, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of the El Camino Hospital District, County of Santa Clara, California, that, in accordance with the provisions of the Government Code of California and Elections Code, a Special Measure election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at which election, the following proposition shall be submitted to the qualified electors within the District, and voted on: MEASURE “Shall the ordinance limiting the compensation of El Camino Hospital District and El Camino Hospital executives, administrators and managers be adopted?” Yes______ No______ NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that arguments for or against said measure may be submitted to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters, 1555 Berger Dr., Building #2, San Jose, California 95112, not later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Only the persons who filed the initiative petition may submit a written argument in favor of the ordinance. Only the district board may submit an argument against the ordinance. No arguments shall exceed 300 words in length. No more than five signatures shall appear with any argument submitted. Printed arguments submitted shall be titled either “Argument in Favor of Measure” or “Argument Against Measure.” Words used in the title shall not be counted when determining the length of any argument. The Registrar of Voters will send a copy of the argument in favor of the measure to the authors of the argument against, and a copy of the argument against to the authors of the argument in favor. The authors may prepare and submit rebuttal arguments not exceeding 250 words in length. The rebuttal arguments must be filed with the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Office not later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2012. In accordance with Section 9600 of the California Elections Code, all arguments and rebuttals filed pursuant to this notice shall be accompanied by the following form statement to be signed by each author: The undersigned author(s) of the ARGUMENT/ R E B U T TA L TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF/ AGAINST ballot Measure at the Special Election in the El Camino Hospital District, County of Santa Clara to be held Tuesday, November 6, 2012, hereby state that such argument is true and correct to the best of his/her/their knowledge and belief. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that processing of vote by mail ballots to be counted will commence on Friday, October 26, 2012. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that on the day of the election, the polls shall be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm and that the ballots cast at said election will be publicly counted at the Santa Clara County

Registrar of Voters' Office, 1555 Berger Drive, Building #2, San Jose, California, commencing at 8:00pm, Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Dated this 11th day of August, 2012. Barry Garner, Registrar of Voters CNS-2363149# (8-22-12) 246-T NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 10-0073790 Doc ID # 0 0 0 8 7 0 5 6 12 19 2 0 0 5 N Title Order No. 100388218 Investor/Insurer No. 1701170005 APN No. 160-06-021 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by BRUCE B. RAZBAN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERT Y, dated 03/25/2006 and recorded 4/13/2006, as Instrument No. 18885802, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Santa Clara County, State of California, will sell on 09/17/2012 at 9:00AM, Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054 Great America Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 532 TYRELLA AVE #21, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, 94043. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $198,067.06. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of

the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee's Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder's Office. 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 a 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 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 1-800-2818219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 10-0073790. 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. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-FN4285603 (8-22,29,9-5-12) 245-T ABOVE THE CUT GARDENING SERVICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 568253 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Above The Cut Gardening

Service, 1655 Whitton Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an individual Claudia Martinez, 1655 Whitton Ave, San Jose, CA 95116. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 02/04/2008 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County 8/09/2012. (8-22,29,9-5,12-12) 247-T GOOGLEPLEX AUCTIONS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 568166 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Googleplex Auctions, 1642 Parkhills Ave., Los Altos, CA 94024, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an individual Joseph Cammarata, 1642 Parkhills Ave., Los Altos, CA 94024. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 8/6/12 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County 8/6/2012. (8-22,29,9-5,12-12) 248-T M&S WATCH GALLERY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 567935 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: M&S Watch Gallery, 1040 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an individual Mohammad Saatchi, 1054 Eastwood Dr., Los Altos, CA 94024. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: not applicable This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County 7/31/2012.

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249-T AMMIRATI REGULATORY CONSULTING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 568591 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Ammirati Regulatory Consulting, 575 Shirlynn Court, Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an individual Erika B. Ammirati, 575 Shirlynn Court, Los Altos, CA 94022. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 02/18/1995 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County 8/17/2012. (8-22,29,9-5,12-12) 250-T BLACK SHEEP ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LLC FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 568590 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Black Sheep Entertainment Group LLC, 326 Mandolin Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: a limited liability company Blac. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: not appllicable This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County 8/17/2012. (8-22,29,9-5,12-12) 251-T NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No. CA-BC-12012466 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/26/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE 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 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.fidelityasap. com, using the file number assigned to this case . CA-BC-12012466. 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. On September 4, 2012, at 11:00 AM, AT THE NORTH MARKET STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 191 NORTH MARKET STREET, in the City of SAN JOSE, County of SANTA CLARA, State of CALIFORNIA, ASSET FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by SABRINA E, PHILLIPS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustors, recorded on 10/7/2008, as Instrument No. 20008007, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SANTA CLARA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION 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. Property is being sold "as is - where is". TAX PARCEL NO. 147-35-064 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 2345 ADELE AVENUE , MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time

of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is $166,258.47. 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. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE : 714-730-2727 or w w w.fidelit yasap. com Dated: 8/6/2012 ASSET FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE By: Georgina Rodriguez, Trustee Sales Officer A-4283742 (8-15,22,29-12) 240-T STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s)/ entity(ies) has /have withdrawn as a general partner(s) from the partnership operating under the following fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk's office. RICH?S TIRES SERVICE, 1950 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara, CA. Filed in Santa Clara County on: 11/16/2010 Under File No. 544803. Person(s) or entity(ies) withdrawing as partner(s) Pablo Galeno, 218 Twinlake Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 8/08/2012. Regina Alcomendras Clerk-Recorder Santa Clara County File No. 568229 (8-15,22,29,9-5-12) 242-T

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF AGNES M. BLISS aka AGNES MARINA BLISS aka AGNES BLISS 1-12-PR170982 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of AGNES M. BLISS aka AGNES MARINA BLISS aka AGNES BLISS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DONALD L. POTTER in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DONALD L. POTTER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION r e que s t s authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 5, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. 3 located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR OR A CONTINGENT CREDITOR OF THE DECEDENT, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE THE FILE KEPT BY THE COURT. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Patrick A. Kohlmann, ESQ. Temmerman, Cilley, & Kohlmann, LLP 2502 Stevens Creek Blvd. San Jose, California 951281654 (408) 998-9500 (8-15,22,29-12) 241-T ARETE DANCE CENTER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 567914 The following

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person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Arete Dance Center, 979 Fremont Ave., Los Altos, CA 94024, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: a corporation Ballroom Dance Bay Area, 979 Fremont Ave., Los Altos, CA 94024. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: not applicable This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County 7/31/2012. (8-15,22,29,9-5-12) 243-T RICH’S TIRES SERVICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 568198 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Rich’s Tires Service, 1950 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: a general partnership Alejandro Galeno, 753 Independence Ave, Mtn View, CA 94043. Jorge Lopez, 173 Farley St., Mtn View, CA 94043. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1-26-06 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County 8/07/2012. (8-15,22,29,9-5-12) 244-T UNIQUE CONCRETE CREATIONS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 567826 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Unique Concrete Creations, 1079 Elm Street, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an individual Ignacio Ureno, 51 Park Belmont, San Jose, CA 95136. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 03/15/00 This statement was filed with the County Clerk

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of Santa Clara County 7/27/2012. (8-8,15,22,29-12) 238-T TRUCK GAME PARTNERS/ THE TRUCK GAME PARTNERS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 567912 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Truck Game Partners/The Truck Game Partners, 171 Villa Nueva Ct., Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: a general partnership El Camino Studios, Inc., 171 Villa Nueva Ct., Mountain View, CA 94040. Narciso Michael Badillo, 331 Channing Rd., Burlingame, CA 94010. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: not applicable This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County 7/31/2012. (8-8,15,22-29-12) 239-T SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA PETITION OF URI MORDECHAI COHEN-SAGI FOR THE CHANGE OF NAME 112CV228946 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: URI MORDECHAI COHENSAGI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: URI MORDECHAI COHENSAGI Proposed Name: ORI HESS 2. THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING 10/23/12 at 8:45 a.m. Room: 107 (b) The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. (a) A copy of this Order to Show Cause be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this countyLos Altos Town Crier, 138 Main Street, Los Altos, CA 94022. Date: JUL 23, 2012 /s/ Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court (8-1,8,15,22-12) 229-T WISDOM ON WHEELS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 567466 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Wisdom On Wheels, 1890 Ednamary Way Apt H, Mountain View, CA 94040,

Public Notices DATEBOOK Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an individual David Rutan, 1890 Ednamary Way Apt H, Mountain View, CA 94040. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: not applicable This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County 7/18/2012. (8-1,8,15,22-12) 230-T BAY AREA LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 567537 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Bay Area Landscape Solutions, 3694 Lightfare Ct, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an individual Cesar Banuelos, 3694 Lightfare Ct, San Jose, CA 95121. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5-12 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County 7/19/2012. (8-1,8,15,22-12) 231-T ED’S TOW & CRADLE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 567667 The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Ed’s Tow & Cradle, 762 Independence Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. If the principal place of business identified above is not in Santa Clara County, a current fictitious business name statement for the fictitious business name(s) being filed at this time must be on file in the above-identified County that is the principal place of business before the statement can be filed. Does not apply because the principal place of business is in Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: an individual Jeff Baskins, 762 Independence Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043. Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1991 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County 7/24/2012. (8-1,8,15,22-12) 232-T

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School gym, 1120 Covington Road, Los Altos. 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Grant Park School, 1575 Holt Ave. Los Altos. Childcare available for an additional fee. $38 month; $100 eight weeks. 948-6068. Stanford International Dancers. 8 p.m. Fridays. Flex-It Aerobics Studio, 425 W. Evelyn Ave., Mountain View. $5, $6 on live music nights. 966-1775. Jazz and beginning ballet. For adults and teens, New York-style jazz: 8-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays; beginning ballet: 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays. Pacific Ballet Academy, 295-B Polaris Ave., Mountain View. 969-4614. Session based on the book “When Your Heart Speaks, Take Good Notes: The Healing Power of Writing.” Led by author Susan Borkin, Los Altos-based psychotherapist and writing/creativity coach. Free. (408) 9737877. Afterschool program. Chinese/Mandarin, English/math, music, art, sports and more. For students in grades K-8. Program staff members will pick up students from local schools. St. Timothy Church, 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View. 941-9885. Jump-start Yoga. Total body conditioning. 6-6:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. 559-1950. El Camino YMCA off-site aerobics. Low-impact classes. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Hillview Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. 9-10:15 a.m. Saturdays, Mountain View Sports Pavilion, 1185 Castro St. 9699622. Parent-Child Gym, Swimming, Drama, Sports, Art, etc. YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula El Camino Branch, 2400 Grant Road, Mountain View. 9699622.

CLUBS/GROUPS San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society. Speaker: Rich McCartney on “Google and Genealogy.” 7:30 p.m. Monday. Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. www.jewishgen.org/sfbajgs. Terrible Adult Chamber Orchestra (TACO) of Silicon Valley. For people who want to play instrumental music with a friendly, sociable group. All levels of experience welcome. Members bring their own instruments, music stands, good humor and appetizers to share. Music provided. 2-5 p.m. last Sunday of the month. Hillview Community Center, Los Altos. $10 for one session; $25 for three. 793-2218; www.

tacosv.com. Reasons To Believe, San Jose Chapter. Promoting the consistency of the Bible with science. 7 p.m. second Friday of the month. Bridges Community Church, 625 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos. Program: Free. 917-9107; www. reasons.org/get-involved/chapters-andnetworks/san-jose. Los Altos Art Club. Artists (any medium) of all levels welcome. Members benefit from demonstrations, art competitions, gallery shows, group exhibitions and advice from fellow artists. 7 p.m. second Monday of the month. Social Hall, Community Center, Los Altos. 947-2790; www.losaltosartclub.org. Moms@Union. Small community of moms with children, ranging from birth through middle school, who regularly study on a relevant topic. 10-11:30 a.m. first and third Wednesdays of the month. Union Presbyterian Church, Los Altos. 948-4361. Reads and Reels. Woodland Library’s book and movie club. 6 p.m. last Thursday of the month. Woodland Library 1975 Grant Road, Los Altos. 969-6030. Los Altos-Los Altos Hills Newcomers Club. Helps new residents become better acquainted with their neighbors and new community. Activities include programs, luncheons, hiking, tennis, bridge and book clubs. 941-5260; www. losaltosnewcomers.com. Los Altos Sunset Rotary Club. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Opa! restaurant, 325 Main St., Los Altos. (408) 807-0575. Assistance League of Los Altos. Nonprofit volunteer organization that develops, administers and funds service projects within the local communities. An autonomous chapter of the National Assistance League. 941-4625; 961-2310. Los Altos Voices for Peace. 7-8:50 p.m. second Monday of the month, beginning Sept. 12. Foothill Congregational Church, 461 Orange St., Los Altos. www.losaltospeace.org. Los Altos Great Books Club. 6-8 p.m. third Tuesday of the month. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road. 9617380; MVD1131@aol.com. Meditation group. Meditations are drawn from teachers including Thich Nhat Hanh and Jack Kornfield. 7-8:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Fireside Room, Foothills Congregational Church. Free. www.pacificcentersf.org/practicegroups. Los Altos Senior Book Club. Meets one Thursday per month. Los Altos Senior Center, 97 Hillview Ave. Limited copies of the book are available for borrowing at the center. Free. 947-2797; www.losaltosca.gov/recreation/senior/ index.html.

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