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I have empathy for Ms. Stephanie Land (“Parenting Below the Poverty Line,” Feb. 6), as I supported myself for decades with housecleaning and a variety of odd jobs. I have lived frugally, and often paid taxes as well.

I couldn’t work much due to my partial disability, chronic fatigue syndrome. Our government rarely recognizes this disability, and I did not get SSI. I am grateful for the government help that I do get.

The government paid for my voluntary permanent birth control surgery when I was 21 years old.

I did this to save our earth, save money and enable myself to go to college. This type of permanent birth control that I received in 1976 is still available through Medi-Cal/ Partnership Health Plan. They pay for many other types of birth control as well, and for abortions.

Condoms are available for free from Planned Parenthood. (Also, our foster-care system is struggling, so I strongly encourage adoption.)

Historically, it has been almost impossible for the poor to achieve any economic or social rights progress in America and globally.

Remember, if we, the poor people, refuse to provide more slaves/cannon fodder for the rich, by not having children, then the middle class will be next to be oppressed. When they refuse this treatment, then the rich will be oppressed, and then finally the “1 percenters” will have to clean their own damn toilets.

Barbara Daugherty Santa Rosa

Important and Revealing

Thank you for the piece on Maid, a revealing, even important, memoir.

The article had me at “young mother who fled an abusive relationship.”

From here begins the author’s path into poverty, and how could it not, without a reliable partner or family to help, and without, yet, an education to lead to a secure job.

This begs the question, why did Ms. Land go through with her pregnancy? Surely, there is a sad tale that begat her pairing with an

abuser. Congrats to her for leaving!

But while the choice to become a single parent is, OK, honorable, of course it comes with a lifetime of responsibility and costs. In a free country, we make our own choices, but must also cope with the consequences.

I’m not sure why we are meant to be shocked or distraught at the fact she cleaned houses or that the paperwork to get food stamps is a pain. Unfortunately, there is so much fraud, the red tape is probably necessary. Not so free, this lunch.

As to public shaming for using the stamps for whatever she wants, shame on them! I’m happy to pay taxes for assistance and shelters. A safety net is crucial to a successful society.

I write this as one who, with no parental aid, put herself through college waitressing and bartending, and when along the way I was careless and got pregnant, made the difficult choice to not become a “young mother.” I live with that. A close friend of mine then, however, bravely chose to keep a child from a far-flung one-nighter.

She waitressed, sold vitamins, catered, faux-finished and started a housecleaning business to make ends meet, all while I worked towards my BA. I vividly recall her disgusted description of scraping spit off mirrors. But I don’t remember a lot of “woe is me” complaining. She knew what she was getting into raising a child alone. The girl was her pride and joy. Mostly, she took one step at a time and dreamed of the day she would study art, which she eventually did, slinging steaks to pay her way to a masters degree and now teaches high school art in Arizona, one of the lowest paying states in the country. She found Mr. Right late in the game and is now a grandma. So, yes, like Ms. Land, her choice to be a young mother was financially challenging, no surprise!

But she wouldn’t have changed a thing. After all, we can’t change what we already did, can we? We can only learn to cope, bootstraps and all, and, well, maybe write a book about it.

Jane Silver Sebastopol

Bivalves are staying on the menu, boys!

Hog Island Heaven Oyster farm gets green light from Coastal Commission to expand and upgrade operations By Tom Gogola

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og Island Oyster Co. and the Environmental Action Committee (EAC) of West Marin have resolved their differences over Hog Island’s expansion plans, as the California Coastal Commission voted unanimously on Feb. 8 to approve the oyster farm’s permit application.

In a joint statement, Hog Island and the EAC noted that the respective organizations have teamed up on coastal-cleanup days the past few years and that the EAC’s objections to the Hog Island proposal were keyed in on “areas concerning the standard for review of development permits and habitat

protections for species of biological significance, like eelgrass.”

The EAC had previously submitted supportive comments to a commission staff report that had green-lit the Hog Island proposal.

Working with the EAC, the business worked with commission staff and »7 created a new, 1.2-acre area for

By Nikki Silverstein

In the winter, wood burning is the largest single source of Bay Area air pollution, according to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). Still, that doesn’t seem to motivate people to stop using their wood-burning fireplaces and stoves.

Perhaps money will talk.

To help improve air quality, some Marin residents may qualify for the BAAQMD’s Wood Smoke Reduction Incentive Program, which provides grant funding to help lower the cost of replacing a wood-burning stove with cleaner options. Funding is also available to help homeowners permanently decommission their working fireplaces and wood stoves.

The goal of both programs is to improve local air quality. The BAAQMD says that by removing your fireplace, you can prevent over 300 pounds of toxic chemicals from being emitted into the air every year.

We know people love their woodburning stoves. They make you feel cozy, and the flames are mesmerizing.

Unfortunately, fireplace smoke contains particulate matter and chemicals that can adversely affect our health.

The small particles enter our eyes, respiratory system and bloodstream.

Chemicals emitted from wood fires include toxic substances such as benzene, formaldehyde, acrolein and methane. Study after study reports that wood smoke can harm folks with existing health conditions, making it difficult to breathe, causing an asthma attack or bronchitis, and aggravating heart and lung disease.

So, who’s eligible for the BAAQMD money? You must reside in designated, highly impacted and high wood-smoke areas. In Marin, that includes Point Reyes, Inverness, Nicasio, Bolinas, Stinson, the San Geronimo Valley, Sausalito, Marin City and some parts of San Rafael. To see whether you qualify, visit www.baaqmd.gov/funding-andincentives/residents/wood-smoke-rebate For questions about the programs, call 415.749.5195 or email woodsmokegrants@baaqmd.gov.

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potential habitat “that overlaps with mapped eelgrass in three lease areas.”

Eelgrass plays a critical role in aquatic ecosystems, the release this week noted, and the grass is especially susceptible to ruination from human impact. Morgan Patton, the EAC’s executive director, says in a statement that “many species of birds and fish, including Pacific herring, coho salmon, Dungeness crab and black brant, depend on Tomales Bay’s extensive eelgrass beds.”

John Finger, CEO of Hog Island Oyster Co., expressed relief that a lengthy process had finally come to a conclusion favorable to the popular business strung along Highway 1 in West Marin. “We now have updated permits that allow us to continue to sustainably raise shellfish, expand our farm, and continue to safeguard the natural resources of our beloved Tomales Bay.” The company’s been around since 1983 and was founded by marine biologists. Their oysters are, objectively speaking, delicious.

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This week, a coalition of California energy providers, local governments and environmental organizations released a so-called policy roadmap outlining a new push to deal with a very large elephant in the living room: the continued and rampant burning of fossil fuels in homes and buildings.

The Building Decarbonization Coalition put out a press release through the Oakland-based Sunshine Strategies consulting firm. The release notes that homes and buildings are responsible for 25 percent of annual greenhouse-gas emissions in the state every year, “but unlike other high-emitting sectors, no comprehensive plan exists to help the state cut those emissions, the majority of which are caused by fossil fuel appliances like space and water heaters.”

The coalition put out a report on Feb. 12 that emphasizes an urgent need to accelerate the development of zero-emission homes and buildings, if it’s to meet the state’s ambitious GHG reduction plans.

Paris Is Burning Speaking of climate change, North Coast U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman was one of 56 lawmakers to introduce the

Still in Paris congressional resolution this week that reaffirms Congress’ support of the Paris Agreement to combat climate change. President Donald Trump unilaterally exited the Paris Agreement in 2017. The resolution is being promoted as a “bipartisan” reaffirmation of the United States’ participation global efforts to combat global warming.

Pennsylvania Republican Brian Fitzpatrick is the only member of the House GOP caucus to co-sponsor the House resolution.

Huffman was recently named to the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and also introduced a resolution this week that seeks to push back against Trump’s efforts to open Alaska’s arctic wilderness to oil and gas drilling— and he dutifully blasted Trump’s selection of industry lobbyist David Bernhardt’s nomination to head up the Department of the Interior.

The bill to restore Arctic National Wildlife Refuge protections was also promoted as a bipartisan bill. One hundred lawmakers cosponsored the bill and, yes, the only Republican co-sponsor was again Brian Fitzpatrick.

Unrest in the Forest The USDA Forest Service reported this week that it had added 18 million dead trees to its register of more than 147 million trees that have died in California since the advent of the 2010 drought, now a distant memory. The drought ended in the winter of 2016–17 but, reports Cal Fire, below average rainfall in 2017–18 “slowed the recovery of the state’s surviving trees,” and many more perished.

Cal Fire director Thom Porter notes that while it’s encouraging that the rate of tree mortality slowed in 2018, “18 million trees are an indication that the forests of California are still under significant stress.”

He cited numerous factors that would continue to stymie state efforts to restore and rehabilitate its forests—wildfire, drought, bark beetles. The state’s 2019 strategic fire plan for California impels Cal Fire to continue thinning forests and engaging in prescribed burns; 2018 saw the state Forest Service restore some 313,000 acres, including more than 63,000 acres of prescribed burns, the most ever for a single year since 2001.

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Speaking of conservation, North Bay State Sen. Bill Dodd introduced SB 253 this week, which sets out to offer incentives and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers who would adopt practices that help wildlife and the environment.

In a statement, Dodd notes that California’s ag sector is a $54 billion industry that generates at least $100 annually in economic activity.

Conservation efforts in the state have tailed off and his bill aims to revitalize the program.

“In recent years, especially during and after the drought, conservation practices have decline, driven in part by the rising cost of agricultural production, including energy and water costs.”

The program envisioned under SB 253 would provide assistance to farmers and ranchers who “want to voluntarily make wildlife-friendly improvements on their land.” The program would give money and help to ranchers and farmers “to create fish and wildlife habitat.”

Cropland, rangeland, pasturelands and other farm or ranch lands are welcome to participate, but first the bill has to pass. It’s supported by the Nature Conservancy and the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts.

Jennifer Malone is leaving her post as executive director of Marin’s Spahr Center after 16 years of service to the county’s LGBTQ community and those living with HIV-AIDS. The Corte Madera facility is the only HIV-AIDS community provider in the county and offers a range of services to residents, ranging from medical and housing assistance, benefits advocacy and financial assistance.

The nonprofit is also a gathering place for members of the Marin LGBTQ community and offers all sorts of support groups, classes and “cultural competency training.”

According to county statistics, there were 1,382 persons in Marin County who were diagnosed with HIV/AIDS between 2001 and 2015; 585 of those persons were still living at the end of 2015, and almost all of them (86 percent) were white men who had contracted HIV through male-male sexual contact. The county averaged 18 new community HIV diagnoses between 2004 and 2015, while an average of 10 persons a year died from the disease over that time. “With more new cases than deaths,” Marin Health and Human Services reported, “the number of persons living with HIV increased to nearly 600 by the end of 2015.”

Meanwhile, San Quentin had 641 inmates with HIV/AIDS over that time and 308 inmates were living with HIV/AIDS at the prison at the end of 2015. Y

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After AIDS demonstrators shut down the Golden Gate Bridge during the morning commune, directors said they would get tougher in the future. They couldn’t agree how.

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Plans to turn the former Knights Bridge nightclub at 1618 Second Street in San Rafael into a discotheque have been approved by the San Rafael City Council despite objections from residents in the area.

WEEK Owner Iraj Bahmanzadh was told Monday night he has 120 days to prove he can provide enough soundproofing and parking to operate the disco without annoying his neighbors.

—Feb. 9–15, 1979

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Girls at Drake High may wear corduroy, striped and flowered boys’ jeans, but not bell bottom trousers. That’s the ruling that is being enforced with the start of the spring semester.

—Feb. 14–20, 1969

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Savvy in Sausalito

A local’s learned walkabout—complete with some sittin’ by the dock of the bay By Nikki Silverstein

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Today, its stunning vistas attract tourists from around the world. But there’s a side to Sausalito that most sightseers never experience: the places where the locals play, dine and shop. As a resident of this eclectic city for almost 30 years, I’ve dropped anchor at most of them.

I usually start off the day with a

hike in the Marin Headlands, home to gun batteries dating back to the late 1800s and a Cold War Nike missile site. To access the hills of the Headlands, I begin at the north end of the trail system by driving up Donahue Street to the cul-de-sac, where there’s plenty of parking. The Alta Trail begins there and, after

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ausalito possesses a rich and colorful history. It served as the summer home of well-heeled San Franciscans in the 19th century, a depot for Prohibition-era bootleggers (including Baby Face Nelson) and the site of a busy World War II shipbuilding operation.

just a few steps in, delivers the magnificent scenery of Richardson Bay, Sausalito and Tiburon. Farther out, it hooks up with trails that wind down to Tam Valley or Fort Cronkhite. If I’m lucky, I might catch a glimpse of a coyote, fox or bobcat crossing my path.

For a more strenuous workout, I ascend the hidden stairways of Sausalito. More than 20 sets of stairs lead up the hills from one charming residential street to another, and there’s even a route that leads to the Headlands.

The longest jaunt, the Excelsior staircase, starts on Bridgeway next to the Wells Fargo Bank in downtown Sausalito. The descent provides views of the bay and pristine Angel Island. With the internet, the stairways aren’t so secret anymore: just search for them on Google maps and start climbing.

Another great way to greet the day is taking my dogs to the completely fenced in and well-manicured Sausalito Dog Park. There’s always a friendly pack of pooches running and wrestling, and plenty of tennis balls around for a game of fetch. The people are genial, too. I’ve met some of my closest friends while sitting at the picnic tables bonding over our dog tales.

To refuel, I often head over to Divino, which is on Caledonia, the street that locals consider the main drag. The coffee is first-rate, and the healthful breakfasts boast organic ingredients. My favorite is the fiorentina omelette, made with sautéed spinach, tomatoes and ricotta. On a warm day, I sit outside and people watch. Live music entertains dinner guests Tuesday through Sunday evenings.

Or I could go to Fred’s. Open since 1966, it serves up a hearty breakfast and lunch. When my mouth isn’t full of deep-fried French toast, I chat with the other patrons seated with

me at the large communal dining tables. (At the very least, I eavesdrop on their conversations.) Though I haven’t tried it, folks swear by the sweet bacon.

A visit to the Bayside Cafe guarantees great service and another large menu filled with tasty breakfast and lunch options, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar. I spy the legendary comedian Mort Sahl there frequently on weekend mornings.

Belly sated, I typically take a lazy walk along the docks to admire the picturesque houseboats, situated mostly on the north end of Sausalito. The beautiful setting inspired Otis Redding to write the first verse and chorus of “(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay” while sitting on Bill Graham’s houseboat at Waldo Point.

The noon hour represents decision time. Sausalito is chock-full of restaurants with delicious lunch menus. Kitty’s Place, a familyowned restaurant, features freshly prepared California cuisine with a Thai influence. My friend Margie is addicted to their Asian chicken salad.

Avatar’s, run by Ashok Kumar, serves healthful Cali-Indian fusion fare. I never order off the menu, because Ashok suggests special dishes based on vegetables that just came out of the garden. Everything I’ve tried is flavorful, unique and delicious. Sausalito adores the Kumar family, and they return the love by hosting a complimentary feast for the community on Thanksgiving eve. Hundreds of people partake each year.

A popular afternoon activity is paddling a kayak along Sausalito’s waterfront. My passion for kayaking started when I took my first class at Sea Trek, located behind the Bay Model. This Sausalito institution rents kayaks, gives lessons to kids and adults, and organizes trips, including the full-moon kayak tour. »10

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Kayaking works up an appetite and gets me thinking about Fish, fins down the top seafood restaurant in Marin County.

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I like the daytime tours, because I never tire of the Mount Tam views and the thrill of seeing a seal swim by. Sea Trek also gives stand up paddle board lessons. Anyone up for trying that out with me?

I can’t believe I’m talking about food again, but kayaking works up an appetite and gets me thinking about Fish, fins down the top seafood restaurant in Marin County. On the water at the end of Harbor Drive, Fish knows the name of the boat that caught the seafood it dishes up and the manner in which it was caught.

It’s all about commitment to fresh and sustainable seafood, as well as locally sourced organic produce.

Dog-friendly with a large outdoor seating area, this casual eatery’s line goes out the door on a sunny Sausalito day. It’s worth the wait.

I don’t spend every moment eating out; sometimes I shop for food. Driver’s Market carries items not found in ordinary grocery

stores. The selection of artisan chocolates from around the globe will entice even the most discerning chocaholic. I sampled a dark chocolate bar with fermented cocoa beans from the Davao region in the Philippines, which tasted amazingly rich and creamy. Other interesting finds include a refrigerator case filled with probiotics, three kinds of kombucha on tap and organic vegetables with labels indicating where the produce was grown.

One way I de-stress is with a spa day pass at Cavallo Point in Fort Baker. For $65, I enjoy a morning yoga class, soaking in the heated meditation pool and entrée to the fitness suite and eucalyptus steam room. Cavallo Point also houses the Murray Circle Restaurant. The ambience, with the cozy fireplaces and Golden Gate Bridge view, is spectacular. It’s the perfect setting for a special occasion dinner. Farley Bar, next door, is a lovely place to unwind and have a nightcap.

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Also in Fort Baker is the delightful Bay Area Discovery Museum for children up to age 10.

The exhibits change regularly and museum educators lead the daily programs. Right now, kids can cook up a mud pie in the mud kitchen, and it’s hands-on at the HarleyDavidson exhibit. This is a must-see for folks with little tykes.

For adult programs, I stop by Studio 333. An art gallery, event venue and co-op work space, it also offers art and craft workshops, including shibori indigo dye techniques, book binding and paint pouring.

Studio 333 is the backdrop for Why There Are Words, an awardwinning literary reading series that happens on the second Thursday of every month. Peg Alford Pursell, founder of the nonprofit series, selects six authors to read from their works. Well-known and not-soknown writers participate, but all meet strict standards of excellence.

I almost behaved like a paparazzo when Amy Tan sat next to me in the audience, but I controlled myself. The $10 admission is the best bargain in the county.

After the readings, I like to step into the historic No Name Bar to have a glass of Cabernet and listen to jazz. Established in 1959, the No Name presents live music nightly.

There’s usually no cover charge; instead, the band passes around a hat for donations.

The art scene continues at Tivoli Decor, a vintage and modern home store focusing on local artists.

Prices run the gamut from low to luxe, and owner Teri Lang curates a vast collection of furniture, art and knickknacks. I was enamored by a charmant French bureau and Debra Allen’s driftwood creations made of materials she gathers from Muir Beach.

We’ve reached the end of our journey and I didn’t even get to the Bay Model, Seahorse supper club, Poggio, Smitty’s, Sausalito Gourmet Deli, Waterstreet Hardware, Rodeo Beach and the Marine Mammal Center. I know I’m biased, but Sausalito is unsurpassed in its beauty and places to visit. Come to this alluring city by the bay to experience its bountiful gifts, and let me know what you discover.

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ave Johnson’s career as a chef has landed him in some unique kitchens. He’s cooked on boats, on the beach and even with a tribe on the Wild Coast of South Africa. Today, he runs Davey Jones Deli in Sausalito, located in a bait shop with a small, non-traditional kitchen, producing what he calls “sandwizardry.”

“Forget everything you know about sandwiches,” Johnson says.

He sources ingredients locally, roasts his own turkey daily and creates all of the condiments in-house, including roasted red pepper sauce, sesame sea salt and spicy mustard. His sandwiches, the menu boasts, “will make you strong like a lion.”

For nine years, people have lined up for Johnson’s artisanal wraps, sandwiches and salads, and maybe to hear a yarn or two about the chef ’s seafaring days. The Iowa native logged many sea miles sailing tall ships. “I experienced the wonders of the creator,” he says.

Though he quit the sea, he can’t seem to leave the water. He lives in Sausalito on a quaint houseboat that he recently rebuilt and shares with his wife, Kristine Barrett, a multigenre singer.

The couple share a love of music.

When he isn’t working at the deli, Johnson plays guitar with a jazz band called the Hot Clams. They mostly play house parties in Sausalito.

“It has to be within bicycle distance,” Johnson says. He doesn’t care for cars; instead he pedals around the town he loves on a green electric bike, often with his dog, Gandalf, a Catahoula mix, trotting beside him.

Rodeo Beach at Fort Cronkhite ranks among Johnson’s preferred environs. “The sea there is violent, dangerous, huge and wild,” he

says. On a clear day, he relishes the view of the Farallon Islands, which reminds him of the few times he was fortunate enough to visit the marine sanctuary.

On land, you might see him at the Travis Marina Bar in Fort Baker.

Somewhat hidden on the second floor of the Travis Sailing Center, the casual bar provides a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, and it hosts live music on Thursday through Sunday.

Gandalf and all friendly dogs are welcome on the patio.

Fish is one of Johnson’s favorite restaurants. “I love their ethics,” he says of the restaurant that serves only fresh and sustainable seafood.

He’s also a fan of the ambiance, since Fish is situated on the water.

“Gandalf likes to go, too,” he says.

When Johnson’s ready to cook, he bikes over to Driver’s Market & Deli on Caledonia Street. He appreciates that it’s locally owned and trusts it to carry the locally sourced and fine ingredients he needs to craft a home-cooked meal.

Johnson breaks bread from the Portside Bakery. Sam Schwartz, head baker and houseboat dweller, sells his Sausalito sourdough bread and other baked goods to the public at the San Rafael Civic Center Farmers Market on Thursdays.

The Spaulding Marine Center on Gate Five Road offers Johnson the chance to commune with his sailing spirit. The nonprofit organization, dedicated to preserving and sharing the Bay Area’s maritime history, houses a 20,000-square-foot boatyard, a nautical library and the historic 1885 sloop Freda, the oldest sailing yacht on the West Coast.

For more tips from Johnson on the art of sandwich making and all things Sausalito, visit him at Davey Jones Deli inside the New Bait Shop at 1 Gate 6 Road.—Nikki Silverstein

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Setting out from Sausalito, the vessel takes passengers around to glimpse the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island and Alcatraz, with the dazzling San Francisco skyline as a backdrop. All the while, you’ll be sipping on local wine, beer and hot drinks from the cash bar. And with a return before 7pm, there will still be plenty of time for a romantic dinner nearby. Set sail on Thursday, Feb. 14, 100 Bay St., Sausalito. 4:30pm. $69.

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Indie-folk singer-songwriter and producer Steve Gunn has toiled for over a decade creating impressive music both as a solo artist and collaborator. Gunn is lined up for a breakout year, as his brand new LP, The Unseen in Between, is garnering him his highest praise yet—as well it should, for the album is an emotional and sonic high-water mark for Gunn, with songs that lyrically battle demons and musically hypnotize with swirling psychedelic acoustics. See Gunn play off the new record with his full band and Sachiko Kanenobu on Friday, Feb. 15, at HopMonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 9pm. $18– $22. 415.892.6200.

Now in its 35th year, the American Indian Art Show is recognized as the West Coast’s largest celebration of antique works created by Native American populations from the precolonial era. Over a hundred dealers and artists will be on hand with an array of works including jewelry, textiles, woven baskets, pottery and beadwork in addition to paintings, photography and literary works that are unparalleled. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16–17, at Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

Saturday, 11am to 5pm; Sunday, 11am to 4pm; opening preview, Saturday at 9am. $18–$35. marinshow.com.

Born and raised in Paris, though a Bay Area local for more than 30 years, Zaza Fetterly is one of the most prolific painters and sculptors working in the region, and one of the most popular stops at the annual Open Studios Napa Valley event. Known for creating whimsical works infused with optimism that are sold at reasonable prices, Fetterly shows her latest art at Napa co-working and meeting space Workmix Cafe & Lounge for the next three months, and she is on hand for an opening reception on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 950 Randolph St., Napa.

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Icon About Town Sausalito artist Enid Foster remembered in new biography By Charlie Swanson

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hen Allan and Carol Hayes first came to Sausalito 60 years ago, they were told the town was an artist’s colony. “When we got here, we found that was an understatement,” says Allan Hayes. “It was really a magical place.”

Following WWII, with houseboats filling abandoned shipyards, Sausalito’s artistic community was thriving as the Beat generation took over the Bay Area. One of the first things the Hayeses did after arriving in town

was to buy a painting at the Glad Hand Restaurant, a hip hangout for Sausalito’s Beat artists. On bringing the painting home, they showed it to a friend who pointed out that the artist, Enid Foster, was a local.

“She told my wife that Enid was an interesting person and we should ask her to lunch, which Carol did,” says Hayes. “When we met Enid, we found out that we’d met the town character. We also found out she was an incredible artist. We instantly became great friends.”

Later this year, the Hayeses celebrate and remember their friend

with the release of the new book, Enid Foster: Artist, Sculptor, Poet, Playwright, Creative Force, Ringleader, Cultural Icon, which is both a definitive biography and comprehensive gallery of Foster’s work.

Born in 1895, Foster was an elderly lady known for walking through town in beat-up clothes and bothering tourists by the time the Hayeses made her acquaintance, though her place in art history had already been secured.

Raised in San Francisco and Marin County, Foster was a prodigy sculptor and became highly

recognized in her early 20s. After the death of her father in 1928, Foster moved to Europe for a decade. She came back to Sausalito in 1939, just as the military took over the foundry, and soon switched her focus from sculpture to paintings and other 2D artworks.

“It was her flat art, I think, that is the reason she should be remembered today,” says Hayes.

“Her flat art was so individual, the work that she did in Sausalito between 1950 and the early 1970s.”

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Enid Foster steps out of obscurity, thanks to Carol and Allan Hayes.

her drawings remain interesting, but Foster’s greatest achievement in art is the medium she invented, which she called the monotype pen drawing. These colorful and intricate works began life as blobs of paint transferred from glass to paper that would produce random patterns. Foster would visualize an image within those blobs, and draw scenes that satirically poked fun at modern society.

In addition to visual arts, Foster was a performance artist and writer, a contemporary of Sausalito legends like Jean Varda, and an exuberant mischief-maker.

If Foster’s name is not a household one, it may very well be because she was so ahead of her time. In Sausalito in the 1960s, Hayes explains, all anyone was interested in was abstract expressionism. “Enid’s art was so far removed from the mainstream, she became pigeon-holed as an amusing eccentric who made irrelevant art,” says Hayes. “Nobody really looked at her art and figured out what she was doing.”

Though Foster died in 1979, Allan and Carol remained under her artistic spell for the rest of their

lives, and wrote the forthcoming book to honor and share her memory.

“Enid wouldn’t let us rest until we did it,” says Hayes. “We figured that she just should not be forgotten, she should be in the permanent record. You should be able to look up Enid Foster on the internet or in the library and see her work. And the best way to do that was a book.”

Together, Allan and Carol, who died last year, spent 12 years researching Foster’s life story and compiling every image of her art that they could find from several collectors and the Sausalito Historical Society. “As we say in the book, there’s a lot more out there, hanging on walls or in attics or in thrift shops,” says Hayes. “There’s a ton of stuff to be found.

“She was prolific, and her works are as fresh and vital and alive today as they were 50 or 60 years ago, and not many artists achieve that.”

‘Enid Foster: Artist, Sculptor, Poet, Playwright, Creative Force, Ringleader, Cultural Icon’ by Allan and Carol Hayes will be released on April 9 from Roundtree Press.

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Robin Schild ( foreground) is fed up with himself as America personified in Elizabeth Cady’s heavy-handed allegory.

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Trial of the Centuries ‘Impeaching America’ leaves no satirical stone unturned By Harry Duke

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atire,” said American playwright and humorist George S. Kaufman, “is what closes Saturday night.”

That quote came to mind as I sat in the audience at the Super Bowl Sunday matinee of Impeaching America at the Belrose in San Rafael. Actually, I was the audience at that particular performance.

The allegorical political satire by Elizabeth Cady runs through Feb. 24.

“America” (Robin Schild) is frustrated, disillusioned and exhausted after 200-plus years of existence with little to show for it, so he wants out. In deference to the U.S. Constitution, he seeks to exercise its Articles of Impeachment and prosecute himself in a trial before the “most honored, revered and holy Godd” (David Chavez) and the “most unholy, evil and feared Satann” (Jude Haukom). America lays six counts before the court: neglect of duties, usurping powers

from the people, misappropriation of funds, abuse of official power, corruption and betrayal of trust.

America’s court-appointed defenders are P. B. Devine (Matt Witthaus), I. Karras (Claudia Rosa) and, as a “shadow council,” Dom Tyrann (Nan Ayers.) They appear to represent conservatism, liberalism and “the voice of reason.”

And so the trial begins, touching on everything from Manifest Destiny to the exploding national debt, with Roe v. Wade, climate change denial, gender inequality and Bill Clinton’s Oval Office blowjob among the things entered into evidence.

Director Joey Hoeber has a decent cast and a rather nice set on the tiny Belrose stage with which to work, but it’s the script that’s problematic.

Somewhere in this two-plus-hour examination of everything that’s wrong with our country is an 80-minute show looking to burst out. Hell, TV’s Law & Order was able

to give us a criminal investigation and trial in under an hour. It’s an interesting idea and there are some good moments, but there’s a whole lot of heavy-handed preaching to the choir going on here to no discernible point.

From a historical perspective, playwright Cady needs to look back and remember that Edward Everett’s two-hour, 13,607-word oration is not the speech we remember given at the dedication of the Soldier’s National Cemetery in Gettysburg.

From a theatrical perspective, Cady might heed these words from a fairly successful playwright from a few years back: “Brevity,” said Shakespeare, “is the soul of wit.”

‘Impeaching America’ runs Friday– Sunday through Feb. 24 at the Belrose, 1415 Fifth Ave., San Rafael.

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Vintage Visionaries The Crooked Jades jam like old times in Mill Valley By Charlie Swanson

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an Francisco string band the Crooked Jades are redefining alternative music with a theatrical revivalist approach to folk, gospel and bluegrass.

Founded by Jeff Kazor over 20 years ago, the band recently released one of its most musically ambitious albums yet with 2018’s Empathy Moves the Water, which boasts driving dance tunes, haunting ballads and improvised jams.

The Crooked Jades show off their eclectic Americana in concert on Feb. 17 at Sweetwater Music Hall.

“Old-time, string-band music was something that I first got exposed to in my father’s record collection,” says Kazor. “I don’t know why, but I gravitated towards that.”

The Santa Cruz native attended San Francisco State in the heyday of the 1980s alternative and new wave music craze, though his passion for string-band music continued to lead

him to recordings from before the turn of the 20th century.

“The ones that I was listening to were amazing and just completely crazy,” he says. “This was more alternative than the music I was listening to on the college radio. I wanted to share that with my peers.”

The guitarist and songwriter formed the Crooked Jades with Lisa Berman and Erik Pearson, both vocalists and multi-instrumentalists, and the group also features bassist Megan Adie, recently back in San Francisco after living and playing in Europe, and fiddler Emily Mann.

For Empathy Moves the Water, the group recorded at Berkeley’s famed Fantasy Studios mere months before it closed last September.

“We had some really strong material, and came in with about 10 songs,” says Kazor. “Then we had about three or four hours of time still left, and our producer said, ‘Just play what

you know.’ So we improvised a lot of stuff, and it feels like that’s some of the stronger material on the album.”

While Kazor regularly calls the shots musically, his band mates also brought their own songs and ideas to the record. “It feels like there’s so much more of each individual on this album,” he says.

Currently, the Crooked Jades are taking a new path by collaborating with San Francisco’s ODC Dance, formerly the Oberlin Dance Collective, for a modern dance performance set for March in San Francisco. This weekend, Kazor is looking forward to dancing in Marin.

“Our music is very infectious,” he says. “We bring our own theatrical vision of old-time music.”

The Crooked Jades perform on Sunday, Feb. 17, at Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 8pm. $17–$20. 415.388.3850.

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n his New York Times pan of Mark Dery’s excellent biography of Edward Gorey, critic Robert Gottlieb complained that Dery described a favorite film of Gorey’s, I Know Where I’m Going!, as a cult film. As if that were a bad thing. It deserves a cult, that’s certain. The so-called Archers, a name adopted by director Michael Powell and co-writer/ producer Emeric Pressburger, hit their mark once again with this deeply charming 1945 romance in the Scottish Hebrides.

It’s a love story in bad weather—a gale that lasts for days, even as the storm of WW II continues offscreen.

The war is mentioned in asides and, in one startling moment, in the speech of a young girl (Margot Fitzsimons) who rages at the kind of people who don’t care whose hearts get broken.

She specifically means an ambitious stranger named Joan. But surely her words apply to the creators of the war.

So far, nothing has been able to stand in the way of Joan (Wendy Hiller). She’s on her way to the edge of the world to make an advantageous marriage. Her fiancé is the kind of plutocrat rich enough to rent an island castle. But first a thick fog, and then a tempest, keeps her from leaving the isle of Mull to boat to her betrothed’s islet.

While waiting for the sea to calm, Joan is increasingly tempted by a handsome naval officer on leave named MacNeil (Roger Livesey).

The weather forces Joan to bunk up at the house of Catriona (Pamela Brown), a dear old friend of MacNeil’s; Catriona is an ardent huntress who stables a pack of wolf hounds in her living room.

Captain Charles William Robert Knight, M.C., F.R.P.S., F.Z.S., plays MacNeil’s friend the colonel, a portly, blustering falconer. Knight demonstrates the feats of Mr. Ramshaw, the golden eagle he

tamed in real life. A very tender event here is a diamond wedding anniversary party—John Laurie is the old groom of 60 years, too moved by the party to be able to make a speech. It’s followed by a ceilidh with excellent singers.

So much unlikely beauty is here, and not just in Hiller’s closeups or the raw Scottish scenery of the hills and waterfalls. I Know Where I’m Going! is a deft, warm film that opposes the kind of dithering romantic comedy that seems to be running out the clock. The film catalyzes in the ruins of a forbidden castle, where what seems to be an ancient curse turns out to be a blessing, and the movie ends with bagpipes that never sounded so good.

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Friday, February 8–Thursday, February 14 Alita: Battle Angel (2:02) Robert Rodriguez’s FX-heavy sci-fi thriller about a kickass cyborg amnesiac stars Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly and Mahershala Ali. Arctic (1:38) Tour-de-force performance from Mads Mikkelsen as a man stranded at the top of the world with a long trek through the encompassing white to look forward to.

Bathtubs Over Broadway (1:27) Goofy, affectionate documentary tribute to the little-known long-ago world of industrial musicals and the talent who made them happen (Chita Rivera, Bob Fosse, Kander & Ebb and a host of others).

Cold Pursuit (1:58) Darkly comic thriller stars Liam Neeson as yet another dadturned-rogue vigilante; Emmy Rossum co-stars.

Cold War (1:29) Cannes-winning Polish drama about a hopeless Iron Curtain– cleaved love affair in post-WWII Europe; Pawel Pawlikowski directs.

A Dog’s Way Home (1:36) A wayward pooch sets off on a 400-mile journey in search of hearth and home, and hooks up with Ashley Judd, Edward James Olmos and other bipeds along the way.

Gully Boy (2:34) A Muslim kid from the slums of Mumbai hits the big time as a hip-hop phenom.

Green Book (2:10) An African-American classical pianist embarks on a dangerous concert tour through the Kennedy-era South with a bouncer from the Bronx as his chauffeur; Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen star.

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (1:50) Hiccup and Astrid are back and on a mission to save their village from an evil something-or-other; F. Murray Abraham, Cate Blanchett and Gerard Butler vocalize.

Isn’t It Romantic (1:24) Rebel Wilson stars as a chronically cynical New Yorker who suddenly finds herself in a hellish romantic-comedy alternative universe.

More than Funny (1:30) Rising comic Michael Jr. stars in a movie that’s part autobiography and part stand-up routine.

Never Look Away (3:09) Florian Henckel Von Donnersmarck’s intimate epic examines German history from the fascist ’30s to the Marxist ’60s through the eyes of a conflicted artist.

New York Dog & Cat Film Festival Fido and Fluffy star in canine- and felinecentric animated, documentary and narrative short films from around the world.

On the Basis of Sex (2:00) Inspirational biopic stars Felicity Jones as the young Ruth Bader Ginsburg, trying a landmark gender discrimination case before the U.S. Court of Appeals; Mimi Leder directs.

Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts Catch five cartoons from around the world up for this year’s Academy Awards.

Oscar-Nominated Live-Action Shorts The Academy’s picks for the year’s top five live-action short subjects screen at the Rafael this week.

Queen of Spades (3:30) The Royal Opera presents Tchaikovsky’s turgid yet tuneful tale of love, death and the soft rustle of pasteboard on green baize.

Stan & Ollie (1:38) Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly star in a bittersweet portrait of the movies’ greatest double act at twilight.

The Tragedy of King Richard the Second (2:30) Direct from London’s Almeida Theatre, it’s Simon Russell Beale as Shakespeare’s vain, foolish, irresponsible regent.

The Upside (2:00) Bromantic comedy finds ex-con Kevin Hart striking sparks with paralyzed billionaire Bryan Cranston.

Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration (2:00) James Taylor, Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris, Diana Krall and a host of others perform Joni Mitchell’s greatest hits at L.A.’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Van Gogh: Of Wheat Fields and Clouded Skies (1:30) Explore Vincent’s creative process through 85 sketches and 40 paintings from Holland’s all-Van Gogh Köller-Müller Museum.

Josh Groban from Madison Square Garden (1:38) Catch the multi-platinum singer-songwriter as he pop-rocks the house with a little help from Idina Menzel, Jennifer Nettles, an orchestra and a choir.

Vice (2:12) Edgy political satire examines the Mephistophelean rise to the vice presidency of Dick Cheney; Christian Bale stars with Amy Adams as Lynne, Sam Rockwell as W and Tyler Perry as Colin Powell.

The Kid Who Would Be King (2:00) Arthurian update about a suburban kid who discovers Excalibur and uses it to take on Morgana the enchantress with a little help from Merlin the magician (Patrick Stewart).

What Men Want (1:57) Sports agent Taraji P. Henson uses her newfound power to read men’s minds to pursue an NBA superstar; Richard Roundtree co-stars!

Cinema: Fri-Tue 4, 10; 3D showtimes at 1, 7 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1, 4, 7, 9:45; Sun-Wed 1, 4, 7 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:15, 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15; 3D showtimes at 11:45, 2:45, 5:45, 8:45 Playhouse: Fri 4, 7, 9:50; Sat 1, 4, 7, 9:50; Sun 1, 4, 7; Mon-Thu 4, 7 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:30, 7:30; 3D showtimes at 1:30, 4:30, 10:30 Regency: Fri-Sat, Mon-Thu 11:45, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:35; Sun • Arctic (PG-13) 11:45, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10 Lark: Fri 12:10; Sun 6:30; Thu 10, 4:20 • Bathtubs Over Broadway (NR) Cold Pursuit (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:35, 1:30, 4:20, 7:20, 10:10 Rowland: FriWed 10:40, 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 10 Cold War (NR) Rafael: Fri, Sun 6:15, 8:15; Sat, Mon 1:30, 6:15, 8:15; Tue-Wed 6, 8; Thu 5 A Dog’s Way Home (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:55, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40 Exhibition Onscreen: Young Picasso (NR) Lark: Sun 1 Green Book (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:15, 6:15, 9:10; Sun-Wed 12:15, 6:15 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Tue-Wed 7; Sat-Mon 12:30, 7 Regency: Fri-Sun 10:45, 1:40, 4:50, 7:45; Mon 12:55, 4, 7:45, 9:55; Tue 12:55, 4, 7, 10; Wed 12:55, 4, 7, 9:55; Thu 12:55, 4, 7 Sequoia: Fri 4:05, 7, 9:55; Sat 1:10, 4:05, 7, 9:55; Sun 1:10, 4:05, 7; MonWed 4:05, 7; Thu 4:05 • Gully Boy (NR) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:30, 3, 6:30, 10 (in Hindi with English subtitles) • How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG) Fairfax: Thu 6:05 Northgate: Thu 6, 7, 8:35, 11:15, 11:55; 3D showtime at 9:35 Playhouse: Thu 6:05 Rowland: Thu 6, 8:40, 11:20 Isn’t It Romantic (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 6:50, 9:35; Sun-Wed 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 6:50 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Tue-Wed 6:30, 9:30; Sat-Mon 11:10, 1:30, 4, 6:30, 9:30 Northgate: Fri, Sun-Wed 10:10, 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:35, 10; Sat 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:35, 10 Rowland: FriWed 10:30, 12:50, 3:10, 5:30, 7:50, 10:20 Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration (NR) Lark: Tue, Thu 6:30 Rafael: Sun 7; Mon 4:15 The Kid Who Would Be King (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:20, 4:10, 10:10 The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 12:30, 3:30, 4:15, 6:30, 9:15; Sun-Wed 12, 12:30, 3:30, 4:15, 6:30 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Tue-Wed 7:15, 9:55; Sat-Mon 11, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 9:55 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11, 12:25, 1:50, 3:15, 4:40, 6:10, 7:30, 9, 10:20 Playhouse: Fri, Mon-Wed 5, 7:30; Sat-Sun 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:50, 1:40, 4:30, 6:40, 7:20, 10:10 The Man Who Fell to Earth (R) Rafael: Thu 7 Mary Queen of Scots (R) Lark: Fri 4:25; Sat 10:15; Tue 12:50 The Mule (R) Lark: Fri 7; Sun 8:30; Wed 10:40; Thu 2 Never Look Away (R) Rafael: Fri 3:30, 7:15; Sat-Mon 12, 3:30, 7:15; Tue-Thu 7:15

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New York Dog & Cat Film Festival (NR) Lark: Cat Fest Sat at 3:30; Dog Fest Mon at 1 (part one) and 3 (part two) Sequoia: Fri-Sat 4:25, 10:05; Sun-Thu 4:25 On the Basis of Sex (PG-13) Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (NR) Rafael: Fri-Sat 4, 5:45; Sun 12:15, 2; Mon 6:30; Tue-Thu 5:45 Rafael: Fri-Sat, Tue-Thu 7:30; Sun 3:45; Mon 8:15 Oscar-Nominated Live Action Shorts (NR) Rafael: Sun noon Queen of Spades (NR) Fairfax: Fri-Wed 3:15, 6:50 Lark: Mon 10; Tue 3:30; Wed Roma (PG-13) 8:30 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:35, 2:20, 5, 7:25, 10; Sun 11:35, 2:20, Stan & Ollie (PG) 5, 7:25; Mon, Wed 11:55, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20; Tue 11:55, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:45; Thu 11:25, 1:50, 4:30, 9:55 Lark: Tue 9 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Tue-Wed 6:45, 9:50; SatA Star Is Born (R) Mon 12:15, 3:30, 6:45, 9:50 Regency: Mon, Wed 10pm Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:45, 3:45, 9:50; Sun-Wed 12:45, 3:45 They Shall Not Grow Old (R) Playhouse: Fri 3:45, 6:45, 9:45; Sat 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45; Sun 12:45, 3:45, 6:45; Mon-Wed 3:45, 6:45 Regency: FriSun 10:30, 4:30, 3D showtimes at 1:30, 7:35; Mon-Thu 3:50, 9:50, 3D showtimes at 12:45, 6:50 Northgate: Fri-Wed 1, 4, 7, 10:05 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10, 1, 4, The Upside (PG-13) 7, 10 • Van Gogh: Of Wheat Fields and Clouded Skies (NR)

Vice (R)

What Men Want (R)

Lark: Wed 6:30

Lark: Sat 9; Mon 5:30; Wed 1 Regency: Fri-Sat 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45; Sun 12:45, 3:45, 6:45; Mon, Thu 12:35, 3:40, 6:40, 9:40; Tue 12:35, 3:40, 7, 9:55; Wed 12:35, 3:40, 9:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:55, 1:55, 4:55, 7:45, 10:35 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:20, 1:10, 4, 6:50, 9:40

We have omitted some of the movie summaries and times for those that have been playing for multiple weeks.

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

CinéArts Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 388-1190 Century Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 924-6506 Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax, 453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 924-5111 Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur, 461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael, 491-1314 Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon, 435-1251 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, 454-1222 Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda, 479-6496 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato, 898-3385

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What are the two most populous cities in Sonoma County?

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What animal was named “eight feet” in Greek and Latin?

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The first public school in America was established on Manhattan island in 1633; what was the language of instruction?

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What was the Roman name for the god known by the Greeks as Poseidon?

What three holidays generate the largest sales of greeting cards in the United States?

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After Russia, what three European countries occupy the largest land areas?

In 1949, the first show to earn the Tony Award as Best Musical was what show based on William Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, with music and lyrics

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Native to countries around the western Mediterranean region, what tree with a two-word name produces the cork used to seal wine bottles?

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At New York’s Auburn Prison on Aug. 6, 1890, William Kemmler was the first criminal ever to be executed in what high-tech method?

BONUS QUESTION: Made from eucalyptus trees by indigenous Australians for the past 1,500 years, this kind of wooden horn, up to five feet long, is called what?

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Calendar

Music

Concerts

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Feb 13, Tom Finch’s youth showcase. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005.

MARIN

Lighthouse Bar & Grill Feb 16, the 7th Sons. 475 E Strawberry Dr, Mill Valley. 415.381.4400.

The Crooked Jades San Francisco string band reimagines oldtime music with vintage melodies filtered through a post-9/11 lens. Feb 17, 8pm. $17-$20.

Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Cryptical Stu Allen joins the acclaimed Grateful Dead tribute band for a night of timeless music.

Feb 16, 8pm. $25. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

Steve Gunn For over a decade, the pivotal guitarist and vocalist has crafted psychedelic sonic landscapes with emotional depth. Feb 15, 9pm. $18. HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

SONOMA A Far Cry Grammy-nominated string orchestra provides high-energy performances with thoughtful, innovative and unpredictable programming. Feb 16, 7:30pm. $25 and up.

Green Music Center Weill Hall, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 866.955.6040.

Daniel Glover Internationally touring pianist appears on the Cinnabar stage for the first time to perform works by Debussy, Liszt, Copland, Gershwin and more. Feb 17, 7:30pm. $25.

Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.763.8920.

Los Rakas Monday Night Edutainment presents Oakland duo of Panamanian cousins who create dance music featuring worldly beats. Feb 18, 10pm. $10-$20. HopMonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol.

707.829.7300.

NAPA Rockapella Spend Valentine’s night with the impeccable harmonies and humor of the five-man a cappella sensation. Feb 14, 7:30pm. $38-$45.

Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa. 707.256.7000.

Clubs & Venues

Marin Country Mart Feb 17, 12:30pm, Folkish Festival with the Sneaky Freaky String Band. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5700.

Mt Tamalpais United Methodist Church Feb 17, 5pm, St Lawrence String Quartet with Todd Palmer. 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley.

415.388.4456.

19 Broadway Nightclub Feb 13, the Receders. Feb 14, Anti-Valentine’s Day party with Emergency Crew. Feb 15, Sly and Robbie & the Taxi Gang. Feb 16, Achilles Wheel. Feb 17, Grateful Sunday with Blue Light Cheap Hotel. Feb 19, Studpuppies. Feb 20, songwriters in the round with Danny Uzi. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

No Name Bar Feb 14, Freaktet. Feb 15, Michael Aragon Quartet. Feb 16, Pardon the Interruption.

Feb 17, the Breedloves. Feb 18, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. Feb 20, Jeff Belbey and friends.

757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1392.

Osteria Divino Feb 13, Jonathan Poretz. Feb 14, Ian McArdle Trio. Feb 15, Barrio Manouche. Feb 16, Greg Jacobs Trio. Feb 17, Parker Grant Trio. Feb 19, Ken Cook. Feb 20, Con Quimba. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.9355.

Papermill Creek Saloon Feb 15, Fairfax Social Club. Feb 16, Minus Mary. Feb 17, 6pm, Papermill Gang. 1 Castro, Forest Knolls. 415.488.9235.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Feb 13, the Art Hang. Feb 14, Mark’s Jam Sammich. Feb 15, Sunhunter. Feb 16, Ann Halen. Feb 17, Fog Swamp. Feb 19, Davey & the Midnights. Feb 20, Idle Joy. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio Feb 14, the Steve and Carmen Show. Feb 15, Beer Scouts. Feb 16, Drew Harrison. Feb 17, 4pm, Emily Bonn & the Vivants. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Sausalito Cruising Club Mon, Joe Tate & Blue Monday Band jam session. 300 Napa St, Sausalito. 415.332.9922.

MARIN

Sausalito Seahorse Feb 14, Valentine’s Day with Maria Signorile and Franco Reguzzoni. Feb 15, Reed Fromer Band. Feb 16, Marinfidels. Feb 17, 4pm, Mazacote. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito.

415.331.2899.

Community Acupuncture Marin Feb 15, the Yoga of Drumming series with Sahar. $90-$110 for series. 7075 Redwood Blvd, Ste H, Novato. 415.250.4009.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Feb 15, Kelly McFarling. Feb 16, the Highway Poets. Feb 17, 5pm, Jazz Afternoon. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. 415.868.1311.

Fenix Feb 15, Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s.

Feb 16, celebration of Joni Mitchell with Kimberly Ford. Feb 17, 6:30pm, Daria. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

Station House Cafe Feb 14, 6pm, “Fireside Romance” with Larrie and Lisa Noble. Feb 15, 6pm, Paul Knight and friends bluegrass special. Feb 17, 5pm, Paul Knight with Scott Law and Damia Timoner.

Atlanta-born and San Francisco–based songwriter Kelly McFarling brings her banjo and acoustic guitar for a solo show at Smiley’s Saloon in Bolinas on Feb. 15.

11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes Station.

415.663.1515.

Sweetwater Music Hall Through Feb 14, Steve Kimock and friends featuring Jeff Chimenti and Reed Mathis.

Feb 15-16, the English Beat. Sold-out. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads Feb 13, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. Feb 14, “Love Songs” with Elliott Peck and friends.

Feb 16, Gregg’s Eggs featuring Greg Anton and friends. Feb 17, Stu Allen and friends featuring Scott Guberman and Reed Mathis.

Feb 20, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

SONOMA Green Music Center Schroeder Hall Feb 16, 3pm, Sonoma Bach Guest Recital: “The Bright Field” with Clerestory. Feb 17, 2pm, Navarro Trio. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 866.955.6040.

Lagunitas Tap Room Feb 13, the Beguilers. Feb 14, Misner & Smith.

Feb 15, Slammin’ Trio. Feb 16, the Shots.

Feb 17, Anthony Presti & the Tusslers. Feb 20, Fox and Bones. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Mystic Theatre & Music Hall Feb 13, the Expendables with Ballyhoo and Kash’d Out. Feb 15, Albert Cummings with Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. Feb 16, House of FLoyd. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.

707.775.6048.

The Phoenix Theater Feb 16, Sabertooth Zombie with Brown Bags and Thus the Buzz. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

Art Openings Marin Center Exhibit Hall Feb 16-17, “The American Indian Art Show,” showing and selling antique and contemporary Native American art works.

Reception, Feb 16 at 9am. $18. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.473.6400.

Galleries Art Works Downtown Through Feb 22, “Restless Garden,” vivid works from Stephanie Jucker are inspired by childhood memories and natural geometry.

Reception, Jan 11 at 5pm. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119.

Bay Model Visitor Center Through Feb 23, “Trees, Paper, Styx,” Linda Colnett’s art has long been inspired by nature, and in particular trees. Reception, Feb 9 at 1pm. 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.3871.

Book Passage Through Dec 1, “Tom Killion Art Show,” Marin artist displays his latest spectacular landscape prints. Reception, Dec 2 at 5pm. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. Daily, 9am to 9pm. 415.927.0960.

Claudia Chapline Gallery Through Feb 26, “Nicole Frazer: Monoprints & Paintings,” features abstract and visceral works on paper. Reception, Feb 2 at 2pm.

3445 Shoreline Hwy, Stinson Beach. SatSun, noon to 5, and by appointment.

415.868.2308.

Gallery Route One Through Mar 3, “If I Only Had Time to Tell You,” juried show takes on a storytelling theme with works expressing personal, political and fictional tales. Reception, Feb 9 at 3pm. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. WedMon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Headlands Center for the Arts Through Mar 3, “Edge of See: Twilight Engines,” artist Vishal K Dar creates light sculptures viewed through an augmented reality app to push our senses of vision, scale, motion and time. Reception, Jan 20 at 4:30pm. 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito. Sun-Fri, noon to 4. 415.331.2787.

Madrigal Family Winery Through Feb 27, “Through the Lens,” see photography from Rose Hodges, Mary Serphos and others. Reception, Jan 31 at 6pm.

819 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.729.9549.

Marin Center Bartolini Gallery Through Mar 28, “Inside Insights,” exhibit showcases some 100 original paintings, prints and sculptures by San Quentin inmates as part of the Arts in Corrections program.

Reception, Jan 16 at 6pm. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. marincounty.org.

Marin Center Redwood Foyer Gallery Through May 31, “Marks In Time,” exhibit celebrates the art form of tattooing with drawings and paintings by tattoo artists, relics of past Marin tattoo parlors and photos of work on skin. Reception, Feb 8 at 7:30pm. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.

Marin Society of Artists Through Mar 2, “Seeing Colors,” exhibit highlights the splendor and excitement of color in art. Reception, Feb 8 at 5pm. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, Noon to 4pm.

415.464.9561.

MarinMOCA Through Feb 24, “Open to Interpretation,” exhibit features works with layers of meaning which aim to start a dialog between artist and viewer. Reception, Jan 5 at 4:30pm. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 11 to 5. 415.506.0137.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Through Feb 21, “Journeys,” group show is

juried by Toni Littlejohn. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331.

addiction. Feb 14, 6:30pm. BelvedereTiburon Library, 1501 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon.

415.789.2665.

Robert Allen Fine Art Through Mar 29, “Nature Abstracted,” group exhibit features works on paper and canvas.

Reception, Feb 7 at 5:30pm. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5. 415.331.2800.

I Know Where I’m Going!

One of the most romantic (as well as best) films ever made screens for Valentine’s Day. Thurs, Feb 14, 7pm and Sun, Feb 17, 4:15pm.

Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.454.1222.

Toby’s Gallery Through Feb 26, “One Place Deeply: Walking the Green Bridge Trail,” see works from photographer Marty Knapp’s daily walks near his Point Reyes Station home.

Reception, Feb 2 at 2pm. 11250 Hwy 1, Point Reyes Station.

Youth in Arts Gallery Through Mar 29, “Rising Stars,” the best Marin County high school artists display their work in this annual show. Reception, Feb 8 at 5pm. 917 C St, San Rafael.

415.457.4878.

Comedy Valentine’s Comedy Show Bay Area veteran standup Johnny Steele and friends perform. Feb 14, 8pm. $22-$32.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Whose Live Anyway Quartet of veteran improvisers return for a night of laughs. Feb 15, 8pm. $29-$59. Marin Center Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

415.473.6800.

Dance Alma del Tango Studio Mondays, 7pm, Learn to Dance Argentine Tango Levels 3 and 4. Wednesdays, 7pm, Learn to Dance Argentine Tango Levels 1 and 2. 167 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo 415.459.8966.

Corte Madera Library Feb 16, 12pm, Celebrate the Year of the Pig with the Lion Dance Team.

707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera 707.924.6444.

Events Star of the Sea Attic Sale The church opens its doors and offers goods like clothing, housewares, toys and more at discount prices. Feb 16-17, 8am. St Mary Star of the Sea, 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito.

415.332.1765.

Field Trips Valentine’s Day Sunset Sail Enjoy a beautiful sunset sail on the Bay with someone close to your heart. Feb 14, 4:30pm. $69. Schooner Freda B, Slip 907, Sausalito Yacht Harbor, Sausalito. 4153310444.

Film Dying in Vein: The Opiate Generation Tiburon Film Society presents the documentary on opiate and heroin

Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration Live concert film features several stars of music honoring Joni Mitchell on the occasion of her 75th birthday. Tues, Feb 19, 6:30pm. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.924.5111.

Food & Drink Farm-to-Table Experience at Slide Ranch Enjoy a delicious five-course meal served by chef Gabriel Powers Feb 16, 5pm. $85. Slide Ranch, 2025 Shoreline Hwy, Muir Beach.

415.381.6155.

Luncheon to Honor Marin County Women Vets American Legion Auxiliary San Anselmo Unit 179 hosts a Valentine’s Day luncheon for Marin County women US Veterans. Feb 16, 11:30am. American Legion Log Cabin, 120 Veterans Place, San Anselmo. 415.306.2307.

Mindful Eating Discover how to change poor eating habits at this transformative workshop. Feb 13, 7pm.

Corte Madera Library. 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.

Off the Grid Food Trucks Eat your way through the largest gathering of mobile food trucks in Marin, listen to live music and take in great views. Sun, 11am.

Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5700.

Valentine’s Day at L’Appart Resto Featuring special prix fixe menu and optional wine pairing. Feb 14. L’Appart Resto, 636 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo.

415.256.9884.

Valentine’s Day at Left Bank Offering brunch, lunch and dinner menus plus à la carte dinner specials in the spirit of the occasion. Feb 14. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. 415.927.3331.

Valentine’s Day Dinner at Fenix Enjoy a three-course dinner with live music from Lady Bianca, Champagne and a rose.

Feb 14, 7pm. $75. Fenix, 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

Wine & Caviar Pairing Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special evening of indulgence. Reservations required. Feb 14, 6:30pm. $75. Madrigal Family Winery, 819 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.729.9549.

For Kids Toddler Day at Slide Ranch Families with young children can meet farm animals and take part in simple, hands-on cooking and crafting. Sat, Feb 16, 9:30am. $30; kids under two are free. Slide Ranch, 2025 Shoreline Hwy, Muir Beach.

415.381.6155.

Write Your Own Book Kids ages 7 to 12 can sign up for a one-hour creative writing jam session. Feb 16, 2pm.

Corte Madera Library. 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera. 707.924.6444.

Lectures Chair Yoga for Seniors Safely improve strength, flexibility and more with weekly class. Wed, 11am. $8. First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael. 415.456.6760.

Is There Life After Death?

Hear about a near-death experience and discuss the concepts of the after-life. Feb 15, 7:30pm. $20-$25. Unity in Marin, 600 Palm Dr, Novato. 415.475.5000.

Social Security & Retirement Income Panel discussion is hosted by Women’s Collective of Marin. Feb 20, 5:30pm. $10. Valley Memorial Park Conference Room, 650 Bugeia Lane, Novato. womenscollectiveofmarin.com.

Readings Book Passage Feb 13, 12:30pm, “The Lost Girls of Paris” with Pam Jenoff. Feb 17, 1pm, “Maid” with Stephanie Land. Feb 19, 1pm, “Inheritance” with Dani Shapiro, in conversation with Sylvia Boorstein. Feb 19, 7pm, “The Art of Dying Well” with Katy Butler. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

San Rafael Copperfield’s Books Feb 17, 2pm, “In Harmony with the Tao” with Francis Pring-Mill. 850 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.524.2800.

Theater Deathtrap Ingeniously structured play offers gaspinducing thrills and spontaneous laughter.

Through Feb 17. $12-$27. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.456.9555.

Impeaching America Satirical stage play by Elizabeth Cady makes its world premiere. Through Feb 24. $20$25. The Belrose, 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael.

415.454.6422.

Romeo & Juliet Two casts take on the greatest love story of all time, with professional adults actors in the main cast and teens performing the Saturday matinees. Through Feb 17. $35.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

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Artist Within Gallery Through Mar 29, “Cedars Featured Artists,” exhibition of amazing art honors some of Cedars senior artists. Reception, Feb 1 at 5pm. 603 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo.

415.454.2568.

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SINGLE MEN. Single & Dissatisfied? Tired of spending weekends and holidays alone? Join with single women in this class to explore what’s blocking you and learn how to create more success romantically (or socially). Nineweek Single’s Group STARTS Feb. 19th. Or weekly coed Intimacy Groups and Women’s Groups. Space limited. Advance sign-up required. Also, Individual and Couples sessions. Central San Rafael. For more information, call Renee Owen, LMFT #35255 at 415/453-8117.

Right Relationship and Dating Group; Authentic Relationship Group, Essentials for Happiness Project. Highly Effective & Affordable Therapy.

Empathy Tool Kit provided. 9 week groups forming now for groups near downtown San Rafael, meet 2 Tuesdays a month/ February through March. International Teacher and Stanford Trained therapist, Ilene Wolf, Licensed MFT for 25 years, Brief Solution Focused Therapist: Shows you the exact practical tools to experience more joy & turn your life into a success story.

“I have seen 100s of individual, couples, families and groups, you can feel better starting with a Call for a free 20 minute interview. You might find yourself wondering how come some people have loving relationships and I can’t seem to find one? Relationship Building 101.415.420.3619 to see if this is right for you. www.ilenewolf.com. Where Dreams Become Possiblities. Initial interview is free for the month of February.

Group for Former Members of High Demand Groups or Cults is offered alternate Saturdays, 3:00 - 5:00 PM. This successful, safe, supportive/explorative group has been running for 15 years. Topics participants address include trauma, loss, recovery issues, relationships; understanding cultic characteristics and “normal” responses; learning new coping skills; disconfirming inaccurate, selflimiting beliefs with better outcomes. Facilitator: Colleen Russell, LMFT, CGP, 25 years’ experience, herself a former member in her early adulthood. Kentfield Office. www.colleenrussellmft.com; email: crussell@colleenrussellmft.com; phone 415-785-3513.

Mind&Body HYPNOTHERAPY Thea Donnelly, M.A. Hypnosis, Counseling, All Issues. 25 yrs. experience.

415-459-0449.

Home Services FURNITURE REPAIR FURNITURE DOCTOR Ph/Fax: 415-383-2697

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT FROM USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME—File No: 304843. The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder’s Office on April 16, 2014, Under File No: 2014134594. Fictitious Business name(s) MARIN HEARING CENTER, 45 SAN CLEMENTE DR. STE. D140, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: KIM HOPPIN, 45 SAN CLEMENTE DR. STE. D140, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on Jan 9, 2019 (Publication Dates: Jan 23, 30 and Feb 6, 13 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 146032. The following individual(s) are doing business: MARIN HEARING CENTER, IRON AUDIOLOGY, 45 SAN CLEMENTE DR. STE. D140, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: IRON AUDIOLOGY, INC. 45 SAN CLEMENTE DR. STE. D140, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925. This business is being conduct-

ed by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 9, 2019. (Publication Dates: January 23, 30 and February 6, 13 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 146055. The following individual(s) are doing business: ELDONFORSTER DRAINAGE INSPECTIONS, 701-J DELONG AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945: BAY AREA PROPERTY INSPECTIONS, LLC, 701-J DELONG AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945. This business is being conducted

by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 14, 2019. (Publication Dates: January 23, 30 and February 6, 13 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 146053. The following individual(s) are doing business: ABRAHAM CONSTRUCTION, 33-B TOMASINI CANYON RD, POINT REYES STATION, CA 94956: ABRAHAM

GUTIERREZ RAMIREZ, 33-B TOMASINI CANYON RD, POINT REYES STATION, CA 94956. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 14, 2019. (Publication Dates: January 23, 30 and February 6, 13 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 146040. The following individual(s) are doing business: MIA BELLA BOUTIQUE, 151 BELLAM ST., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MARIA SOLEDAD CORADO, 63 CORTE MESA AV., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 10, 2019. (Publication Dates: January 23, 30 and February 6, 13 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145987. The following individual(s) are doing business: TASTE OF ROME, 1000 BRIDGE WAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: CAFÉ

SAUSALITO INC., 1000 BRIDGE WAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 3, 2019. (Publication Dates: January 23, 30 and February 6, 13 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2019146088. The following individual(s) are doing business: GINSENG GUY, 295 MILLER AVE, SUITE C, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: CHRISTOPHER R VEIGA, 295 MILLER AVE, SUITE C, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 18, 2019. (Publication Dates: January 23, 30 and February 6, 13 of 2019) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT FROM USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME—File No: 304857. The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder’s Office on January 20, 2016, Under File No: 2016138983.

Fictitious Business name(s) DIMENSIONAL FURNITURE OUTLET, 115 BELLAM BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: THINH NGUYEN, 3718 WILLOW PASS RD #113, CONCORD, CA 94519. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on Dec 17, 2018 (Publication Dates: Jan 16, 23, 30 and Feb 6 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 146010. The following individual(s) are doing business: AP APPLIANCE

REPAIR CORP, 75 ROSE STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: AP APPLIANCE REPAIR CORP, 75 ROSE STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 7, 2019. (Publication Dates: January 30 and February 6, 13, 20 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2019146105. The following individual(s) are doing business: MEANDERING FARMERS, 2711 MIDDLE RD, TOMALES, CA 94971: DONALD F PIVEC, 2711 MIDDLE RD, TOMALES, CA 94971. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 23, 2019. (Publication Dates: January 30 and February 6, 13, 20 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 146091. The following individual(s) are doing business: CIVIC KNIT, 40 ARROYO RD, FOREST KNOLLS, CA 94933: BREEZE KINSEY, 55 E. CINTARA AVE, LAGUNITAS, CA 94938, STEVE KINSEY, 40 ARROYO RD, FOREST KNOLLS, CA 94933. This business is being conducted by A PARTNERSHIP. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 18, 2019. (Publication Dates: January 30 and February 6, 13, 20 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019146085. The following individual(s) are doing business: MATTHEW KLEIN, 302 THIRD STREET,

SAUSALITO, CA 94965: VOLCANO MONKEY RIOT, INC, 302 THIRD STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 18, 2019. (Publication Dates: January 30 and February 6, 13, 20 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 146131. The following individual(s) are doing business: TF PROPERTIES, 459 RIDGE RD., NOVATO, CA 94947: TOM SPANIER, 459 RIDGE RD., NOVATO, CA 94947, FRANCESCA SPANIER, 459 RIDGE RD., NOVATO, CA 94947. This business is being conducted

by A MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 25, 2019. (Publication Dates: January 30 and February 6, 13, 20 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 146138. The following individual(s) are doing business: MARIN HEALTH, 100 B DRAKES LANDING ROAD, SUITE 250, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: MARIN GENERAL HOSPITAL, 100 B DRAKES LANDING ROAD, SUITE 250, GREENBRAE, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 28, 2019. (Publication Dates: February 6, 13, 20, 27 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019-146146. The following individual(s) are doing business: A&G SCREEN PRINTING, 3070 KERNER BLVD, SUITE R, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (District) will hold a Public Hearing to receive public comment on proposed options to increase tolls on the Golden Gate Bridge, as follows:

Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.

San Rafael City Council Chambers, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA The District is facing a $74 million five-year projected deficit. Bridge tolls supply the majority of the District’s revenue, and about half of the toll revenue is used to operate bus and ferry transit services The District requires additional revenue to fund capital projects as well as to meet operating expenses Public input is solicited on several options to increase tolls over five years, as follows:

Toll Increase Options for Two-Axle Vehicles and Projected 5-Year Revenues Option 1 — 5-Year Result $75 Million FasTrak: $0.25 increase in July 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Pay As You Go/Invoice: $0.35 increase in July 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Option 2 — 5-Year Result $75 Million FasTrak: $0.25 increase in July 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; and $0.30 increase in July 2023 Pay As You Go: $0.20 increase in July 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; and $0.25 increase in July 2023 Invoice: $0.35 increase in July 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; and $0.40 increase in July 2023 Option 3 — 5-Year Result $90 Million FasTrak: $0.30 increase in July 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Pay As You Go: $0.20 increase in July 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Invoice: $0.35 increase in July 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Option 4 — 5-Year Result $90 Million FasTrak: $0.30 increase in July 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; $0.35 in July 2023 Pay As You Go: $0.25 increase in July 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Invoice: $0.30 increase in July 2019; and $0.35 in July 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Option 5 — 5-Year Result $100 Million FasTrak: $0.35 increase in July 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Pay As You Go: $0.20 increase in July 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Invoice: $0.35 increase in July 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Corresponding increases in multi-axle tolls, carpool toll, and the tolls for persons with disabilities are also under consideration. Public input is invited on all options that may be identified during the public comment period.

Reports regarding these proposals are available from the Secretary of the District, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, P.O. Box 9000, Presidio Station, San Francisco, CA, 94129-0601, on the web at http://www.goldengate.org/board/2019/mtgs-public-h.php, by email at districtsecretary@goldengate.org, by phone at (415) 923-2223, by fax at 415-923-2013, or by using TDD California Relay Service, 711.

Public comments will be received at the public hearing or may be sent by e-mail to publichearing@goldengate.org, or mail to the address above. Written comments should be received no later than Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at 8:00 p.m.

For transit information on how to get to the public hearing, either log on to www.511.org or call 511 (711 TDD). The public hearing location is accessible to everyone. To request special assistance due to a disability at this public hearing, please call the District Secretary’s Office at (415) 923-2223 three days before the hearing date. /s/ Amorette M. Ko-Wong, Secretary of the District Dated: February 9, 2019

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PublicNotices A&G SCREEN PRINTING, LLC, 3070 KERNER BLVD, SUITE R, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 29, 2019. (Publication Dates: February 6, 13, 20, 27 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2019-146019. The following individual(s) are doing business: MCC SKIN, 216 MARIN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: MARIA CECILIA MCCORMICK, 216 MARIN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on JANUARY 8, 2019.

(Publication Dates: February 6, 13, 20, 27 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019146197.

The following individual(s) are doing business: TAMALPAIS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, PETTY REAL ESTATE GROUP, 465 MAGNOLIA AVE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: LEE ALAN PETTY, 465 MAGNOLIA AVE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on FEBRUARY 4, 2019. (Publication Dates: February 13, 20, 27, March 6 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 146116. The following individual(s) are doing business: PBI RESEARCH SERVICES, 900 LARKSPUR LANDING CIRCLE, STE.

201, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: PENSION BENEFIT INFORMATION, LLC, 333 S. 7TH ST. STE 24OO, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 24, 2019. (Publication Dates: February 13, 20, 27, March 6 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2019146093. The following individual(s) are doing business: ANGELINO, 621 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: ANCONA INC A CA CORPORATION, 621 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 22, 2019. (Publication Dates: February 13, 20, 27, March 6 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2019146180. The following individual(s) are doing business: BRANDIVERSE, PEACH & MOOSE, MOOSE MUNCHING, APPELLATION EARTH, 677 ATHERTON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945: AWDIRECT, INC, 677 ATHERTON AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945. This business is being conducted

by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on FEBRUARY 1, 2019. (Publication Dates: February 13, 20, 27, March 6 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 146159. The following individual(s) are doing business: EBB AND FLOW ORGANIZING, 65 OLIVE

AVENUE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: SARAH GRIERSONDALE, 65 OLIVE AVENUE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 29, 2019. (Publication Dates: February 13, 20, 27, March 6 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 146106. The following individual(s) are doing business: GOODMORTGAGE. COM, 1900 GALLOWS RD #800, TYSONS CORNER, VA 22182: FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, 1900 GALLOWS RD #800, TYSONS CORNER, VA 22182. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 23, 2019. (Publication Dates: February 13, 20, 27, March 6 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 146108. The following individual(s) are doing business: EMPYREAL, 623 WAKEROBIN LN, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: ATTILA TAMAS PETO, 623 WAKEROBIN LN, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 23, 2019. (Publication Dates: February 13, 20, 27, March 6 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 146107. The following individual(s) are doing business: CHECKPOINT SERVICE, 623 WAKEROBIN LN, SAN RAFAEL, CA

94903: NORBERT HAJDU, 623 WAKEROBIN LN, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JANUARY 23, 2019. (Publication Dates: February 13, 20, 27, March 6 of 2019) OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1900075 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Kathleen Bradley, has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Kathleen Mary Bradley to Proposed Name: Kathleen Mary Bradley Amidei 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3/4/2019, Time: 9:00am, Dept: B, Room: B. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: JAN 7, 2019 James T. Chou Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive

Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By C Lucchesi, Deputy (January 23, 30, February 6, 13 of 2018) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1900208 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Sonja Meyers (Mother), has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Mila Grace Johnson to Proposed Name: Mila Grace Meyers 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3/4/2019, Time: 9:00am, Dept: E. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: JAN 16, 2019 Andrew E. Sweet Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By J. Chen, Deputy (January 30, February 6, 13, 20 of 2018) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1804520 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Lorina Nympha Tomaneng Mendoza, has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Lorina Nympha Tomaneng Mendoza to Proposed Name: Lorina Nympha Mendoza Manzanita 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3/6/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: A. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: DEC 18, 2018 Andrew E. Sweet Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By E. Chais, Deputy (December 26 of 2018, January 2, 9, 16 of 2019 Republished with corrections: February 6, 13, 20, 27)

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Q:

I am almost 50 but look much younger, and I’m noticing that a number of the guys who are pursuing me are in their early 30s. I’m flattered but not really interested, as I want to get married again and I’m thinking that these guys are too young to consider that and probably want to have babies. Am I a magnet for guys with mommy issues? What gives?—Puzzled

A:

Nothing like rolling up to your guy’s band’s gig and having everybody be all, “Mike, your mom’s here!” As for these young whippersnappers’ intentions, chances are the only “aisle” they’re looking to walk down with you is the one from the front door to their bedroom. Of course, men, just like women, can get to a point where they’re ready for cuddlyschmuddlywuddly forever—which is to say, a relationship.

However, evolutionary psychologist David Buss explains that there’s strong evidence from a good deal of research that men evolved to “have a greater desire for shortterm mating”—casual sex with a variety of partners. Buss notes that there are some stumbling blocks for men in short-term mating mode. A major one is “the problem of avoiding commitment.” That’s where you older-but-still-hot ladies sometimes come in.

Older women are less likely to demand a relationship with an age-inappropriate partner. Of course, older women are also likely to be sexually experienced and sexually adventuresome in a way younger women aren’t. And, unlike younger women, who are often shy about expressing what they want in bed, older women can stop just short of going all Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: “Faster, you maggot, faster! And three millimeters up and a centimeter to the left!”

The thing is, sometimes two people with the most casual of sexual intentions unexpectedly fall for each other. But if you and the young hardbodies can stay in the sex-only lane, your having regular sex might help you take your time getting to know dates with real partner potential for you rather than flying right into bed.

Q:

I’m a woman with a male business partner. He just got a new girlfriend, and he pretty much goes MIA whenever he goes to visit her.

It can take him up to two days to return my phone calls, and I’ll have to call or text two or three times to get him to respond. (I’m contacting him about business, not social stuff.) He is usually—well, used to be—very available by phone. His disappearing act when he’s with the girlfriend is really annoying and detrimental to our business and, frankly, pretty disrespectful. I’ve made jokes about it, but nothing’s changed. Help.—Annoyed

A:

“Hello, Search and Rescue? Can you send out a team? I think my business partner is lost in his girlfriend’s pants.”

Tempting as it must be to blast your partner for constantly leaving you in the telephonic lurch, you’d be better off simply telling him that it feels really crappy to have your calls and texts go ignored for days; you feel disrespected. Research by social psychologist C. Daniel Batson and his colleagues suggests that we have an evolved motivation to try to alleviate others’ pain. However, there’s a caveat: If a person’s pain or need is expressed with an attack on our behavior, we’re likely to go into fight-back mode instead of “there, there, lemme see what I can do to make things better” mode.

As for why you have yet to get through to him, you write, “I’ve made jokes about it, but nothing’s changed.” Jokes are just the thing if you’re putting on a show with a two-drink minimum—not so much if you’re trying to communicate your needs (especially to a man). The same goes for hints. Instead, opt for healthy assertiveness—from the start. Figure out what you need—how soon you’d like to have a callback—and then express that.

You may not get exactly the timetable you want, but this at least opens up a discussion: “Call you back within three hours?” he responds—countering with “Ehh . . . how about five hours?” You should ultimately find this approach vastly more productive than going snarky and, say, suggesting that he and his girlfriend make love like they do in the movies—specifically, the video in which Paris Hilton answers the phone in the middle of having sex.

Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon at 171 Pier Ave. #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or email adviceamy@aol.com. @amyalkon on Twitter. Weekly radio show, blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon

Astrology

For the week of February 13

ARIES (March 21–April 19) When directors

of movies say, “It’s a wrap,” they mean that the shooting of a scene has finished. They may use the same expression when the shooting of the entire film is completed. That’s not the end of the creative process, of course. All the editing must still be done.

Once that’s accomplished, the producer may declare that the final product is “in the can,” and ready to be released or broadcast. From what I can determine, Aries, you’re on the verge of being able to say “It’s a wrap” for one of your own projects. There’ll be more work before you’re ready to assert “It’s in the can.”

TAURUS (April 20–May 20) In accordance

with astrological omens, I invite you to create your own royal throne and sit on it whenever you need to think deep thoughts and formulate important decisions. Make sure your power chair is comfortable as well as beautiful and elegant. To enhance your ability to wield your waxing authority with grace and courage, I also encourage you to fashion your own crown, scepter and ceremonial footwear. They, too, should be comfortable, beautiful and elegant.

By Rob Brezsny

minutes. I nominate him to be your role model in the next two weeks. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you will be especially primed to benefit from the healing power of laughter. You’re likely to encounter more droll and whimsical and hilarious events than usual, and your sense of humor should be especially hearty and finely tuned.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21) A

study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science suggests that people who use curse words tend to be more candid. “Swearing is often inappropriate but it can also be evidence that someone is telling you their honest opinion,” said the lead researcher. “Just as they aren’t filtering their language to be more palatable, they’re also not filtering their views.” If that’s true, Scorpio, I’m going to encourage you to curse more than usual in the coming weeks.

According to my analysis of the astrological omens, it’s crucial that you tell as much of the whole truth as is humanly possible (though your outbursts don’t have to be delivered with total abandon everywhere you go; you could go into a room by yourself and exuberantly allowing the expletives to roll out of your mouth).

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) In 1995, astronomer Bob Williams got a strong urge to investigate a small scrap of the night sky near the handle of the constellation known as the Big Dipper that most other astronomers regarded as boring. To the surprise of everyone but Williams, his project soon discovered that this seemingly unremarkable part of the heavens is teeming with over 3,000 galaxies. I suspect you may have a challenge akin to Williams’, Gemini. A pet project or crazy notion of yours may not get much support, but I hope you’ll pursue it anyway. I bet your findings will be different from what anyone expects.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21) In the mid-1980s, a California carrot farmer grew frustrated with the fact that grocery stories didn’t want to buy his broken and oddly shaped carrots. A lot of his crop was going to waste. Then he got the bright idea to cut and shave the imperfect carrots so as to make smooth little baby carrots. They became a big success. Can you think of a metaphorically comparable adjustment you could undertake, Sagittarius? Is it possible to transform a resource that’s partially going to waste? Might you be able to enhance your possibilities by making some simple modifications?

CANCER (June 21–July 22) A study by

Mongolia is a huge landlocked country. It borders no oceans or seas. Nevertheless, it has a navy of seven sailors. Its lone ship is a tugboat moored on Lake Khovsgol, which is 3 percent the size of North America’s Lake Superior. I’m offering up the Mongolian navy as an apt metaphor for you to draw inspiration from in the coming weeks. I believe it makes good astrological sense for you to launch a seemingly quixotic quest to assert your power, however modestly, in a situation that may seem out of your league.

the Humane Research Council found that more than 80 percent of those who commit to being vegetarians eventually give up and return to eating meat. A study by the National Institute of Health showed that only about 36 percent of alcoholics are able to achieve full recovery; the remainder relapse.

And we all know how many people make New Year’s resolutions to exercise more often, but then stop going to the gym by February. That’s the bad news. The good news, Cancerian, is that during the coming weeks you will possess an enhanced power to stick with any commitment you know is right and good for you. Take advantage!

LEO (July 23–August 22) Are there two places

on earth more different from each other than Europe and Africa? Yet there is a place, the Strait of Gibraltar, where Europe and Africa are just 8.7 miles apart. Russia and the United States are also profoundly unlike each other, but only 2.5 miles apart where the Bering Strait separates them. I foresee a metaphorically comparable phenomenon in your life.

Two situations or influences or perspectives that may seem to have little in common will turn out to be closer to each other than you imagined possible.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) Virgo basketball star Latrell Sprewell played professionally for 13 years. He could have extended his career at least three more seasons, but he turned down an offer for $21 million from the Minnesota team, complaining that it wouldn’t be sufficient to feed his four children. I will ask you not to imitate his behavior, Virgo. If you’re offered a deal or opportunity that doesn’t perfectly meet all your requirements, don’t dismiss it out of hand. A bit of compromise is sensible right now.

LIBRA (September 23–October 22) In 1992, an Ethiopian man named Belachew Girma became an alcoholic after he saw his wife die from AIDS. And yet today he is renowned as a Laughter Master, having dedicated himself to explore the healing powers of ebullience and amusement. He presides over a school that teaches people the fine points of laughter, and he holds the world’s record for longest continuous laughter at three hours and six

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19)

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) “A freshness lives deep in me which no one can take from me,” wrote poet Swedish poet Gunnar Ekelöf.

“Something unstilled, unstillable is within me; it wants to be voiced,” wrote philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. In accordance with your astrological omens, I propose we make those two quotes your mottoes for the next four weeks. In my opinion, you have a mandate to tap into what’s freshest and most unstillable about you—and then cultivate it, celebrate it and express it with the full power of your grateful, brilliant joy.

PISCES (February 19–March 20) According

to the Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology, the word “obsession” used to refer to the agitated state of a person who was besieged by rowdy or unruly spirits arriving from outside the person.

“Possession,” on the other hand, once meant the agitated state of a person struggling against rowdy or unruly spirits arising from within. In the Western Christian perspective, both modes have been considered primarily negative and problematic. In many other cultures, however, spirits from both the inside and outside have sometimes been regarded as relatively benevolent, and their effect quite positive. As long as you don’t buy into the Western Christian view, I suspect that the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to consort with spirits like those.

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by Ramón A. Partida, MD, Interventional Cardiologist

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alentine’s Day and Heart Month — two good reasons during February to talk about the prevention, treatment and management of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.

One in every four deaths in this country is attributed to heart disease.

The most common type of cardiovascular disease is coronary artery disease, which can result in a heart attack. Other common types of cardiovascular problems include heart failure, stroke, abnormal heart rhythms, and valvular heart disease. Heart disease can also be congenital, which means it is present from birth.

Healthy heart valves are needed to maintain normal heart function. Valvular heart disease affects more than 5 million Americans a year, and occurs when one or several of the four heart valves do not open or close properly. This results in narrowing or leakiness of the valve which reduces the ability of the heart to efficiently pump blood through the body.

Valvular disease can occur for several reasons, but age-related factors are the most common in our community. Calcific aortic stenosis results from thickening and stiffening of the flaps of the main heart valve connecting the heart to the rest of the body, the aortic valve.

Some of the symptoms resulting from this reduced blood flow include chest pain or pressure, fainting, dizziness, shortness of breath, and decreased ability to exercise and perform usual activities. Your healthcare provider can often diagnose a heart murmur, and further evaluation can include a special ultrasound test of the heart called an echocardiogram.

Aortic stenosis affects more than two million people over age 75 in this country, and can represent a serious condition if symptoms develop. It is a progressive disease, and unfortunately, medications have not been helpful in treating this condition. When valve function is significantly affected the only proven effective treatment is valve replacement. Until a few years ago, open heart surgery represented the only option to replace the heart valves.

Currently, patients at intermediate or high risk for open heart surgery have another equally effective treatment alternative. The procedure is called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). TAVR has been called transformative, and patients facing shortened life expectancies call it lifesaving.

Unlike open heart surgery, TAVR is a minimally invasive therapy. Similar to angioplasty, a procedure used to place a stent in a coronary artery, a new heart valve can be delivered through a catheter threaded inside a blood vessel, usually from the leg, to the heart. X-rays and ultrasound are used to locate precisely where to place the new valve. When the new valve is opened, it pushes aside the flaps of the original, malfunctioning valve, and effectively replaces it.

The TAVR procedure can take less than an hour. The only wound to the body is in the leg or groin where the catheter was introduced. After several hours in recovery, the patient is fully awake, and most patients are sitting up and beginning to walk around the room. The majority of patients are able to return home in one to two days. This short recovery time is in stark contrast to the time associated with recovering from open heart surgery.

The TAVR procedure was first introduced about ten years ago as a treatment alternative for patients, especially elderly patients, who were unable to undergo open heart surgery. The success of these first procedures led to the procedure becoming widely available for additional candidates. In 2018, approximately half of all aortic valve replacements in the Unites States have been performed using the TAVR procedure, and this number is expected to increase.

TAVR has led to a major change in our treatment of heart valve disease, leading to significant improvement in quality of life and increased life expectancy.

The Haynes Cardiovascular Institute at Marin General Hospital now includes a new Structural Heart Program. The term “structural heart disease” refers to congenital or acquired defects in the heart’s valves, wall, or chambers. Minimally invasive treatments are available to replace or repair damaged heart valves, or to treat other heart defects such as patient foramen ovale (PFO) and atrial septal defect (ASD). In addition, atrial appendage closure is an alternative to blood thinners as a treatment for individuals with atrial fibrillation.

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