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Left Bank chef Brendy Monsada specializes in pumpkin cheesecake for the holidays.

Chef Brendy Monsada has loved the taste of pumpkin since he was a kid growing up on a farm in the Philip-

pines. Now executive chef at the Left Bank in Menlo Park, Monsada acknowledges that not everyone is a fan of the autumnal fruit — even when it comes in the classic Thanksgiv-ing dessert, pumpkin pie.

“I think pumpkin’s something that people should give a chance because they might like it. They just have to teach their palette,” said the chef. “You have to mix it with something though, because by itself it’s not that great.”

Monsada is one of several Bay Area chefs offering an alternative to the standard Thanksgiving pump-kin pie. With his pumpkin cheese-cake, Monsada is hoping to convert some of those critics to liking the fruit.

“I just wanted to change people’s think-ing about the pumpkin,” he said. “Now that I’m a chef I have a little bit of freedom so I thought I’d do something different.”

While pumpkin pie may be a holiday staple, Monsada said that he likes to chal-lenge his patrons’ expectations. He’s been perfecting the pumpkin cheesecake recipe since he started cooking at 17.

“I always see pumpkin pie this time of year, so I think it’s fun to mix it up,” he said. “I like to change it every year.”

For those who would rather pass on the pumpkin entirely this Thanksgiving, chefs

have come up with plenty of alter-native desserts to enjoy after

the turkey and stuffing are finished.

Rob Fischer — who called his motto “simple food done well”

— has been serving his Chocolate Pecan Pie ever since he bought the Palo Alto Creamery in 1988. It’s still a favorite at his restaurants, including Gravity and Reposado in Palo Alto and Scratch in Mountain View.

“It’s been something that we’ve been doing for over 23 years at the Palo Alto Creamery and it’s always been a popular dish this time of year,” Fischer said. “All the way through Christmas it’s just nutty.”

The chef and restaurant owner has seen plenty of culinary trends come and go

during his more than two decades of running Bay Area restaurants, he said. The one constant is that people never stop searching for new foods

to try — including alternatives to pumpkin pie.

“I think that people are always looking for something a little different and let’s face it: When you’re younger everything’s new to you,” Fischer said. “We grow tired of things as we grow older and we’re always looking for the next new thing.”

The search for new flavors is a cycle, he said. Eventually the new hits become the standards, making the old standards new again.

“I think what it comes down to is that variety is the spice of life,” he said. “Just like everything I think pumpkin pie will eventu-ally make a turnaround and go back to the main menu.”

Thomas Mitchell, now executive chef at Trader Vic’s in Palo Alto, is also creating a unique variation on a traditional dessert, he said. His Okinawan sweet potato pie fuses Japanese and American comfort food.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Yield: 10-12 servingsPrep time: 20 minutes

Crust cook time: 7 minutesCheesecake cook time: 45 minutes

Filling:1 lb. cream cheese (softened)1/4 C. créme fraiche (substitute sour cream) 3/4 C. sugar, granulated10 oz. roasted pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)1 1/4 tsp. toasted cinnamon powder1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg1 tsp. fresh grated ginger1/4 tsp. kosher sea salt1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3 eggs

Crust:2 C. graham cracker1/2 C. sugar, granulated4 oz. unsalted butter (at room temperature)1/8 tsp. toasted ground clove

STEP 1 - CRUST: Pre-heat conventional oven (no fan) at 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients well with hands and spread it on baking sheet pan with parchment paper then bake for 7 minutes, set aside and cool.

STEP 2: Place all the ingredients in the food processor and blend for 30 seconds or until all ingredients are bind. Do not over blend.

STEP 3: In 4-oz.-aluminum foil cups, spray with vagelene (non-stick spray) and add 3/4 oz. of graham cracker crust, then flattened with thumb until even. Pour in 3 oz. of pumpkin and cream-cheese mixture and place it in a baking dish with 1/2 in. warm water bath.

Bake in 350 degrees pre-heated conventional oven (no fan) for 25 minutes then rotate and bake again for 20 minutes. Pull out of the oven and cool for 20 minutes before serving.

INGREDIENTS:

Chocolate Pecan Pie

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.2. Spread the chocolate chips evenly over the bottom of an unbaked 9-inch pie shell3. Place the pecan halves on top of the chocolate chips in an even layer4. Place the sugar, dark corn syrup, vanilla, melted butter and eggs in a large mix-

ing bowl and whisk together until smooth.5. Pour the mixture from the bowl through a strainer over the pecans in the pie

shell.6. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until the filling is

set and the bottom of the crust is golden brown. The pie will begin to puff when almost done. (We bake ours in glass pie dishes so we can see when the bottom crust is just right.)

7. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell1 C. bittersweet chocolate chips2 1/2 C. pecan halves1 1/2 C. sugar

1 C. dark corn syrup1 tsp. vanilla1 T. melted butter5 eggs

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That’s how Yannette Fichou Edwards, a cooking instructor at Palo Alto Adult School,

suggests taking the stress out of preparing a perfect Thanksgiving dinner.

The essence of a stress-free holiday dinner lies in good time management, she said, turning planning, shopping and making the dinner into a project.

Edwards has been teaching at night while working at her day job as an independent travel adviser and traveling to more than 160 countries for the past 17 years. She recently taught a class about how to craft a make-ahead holiday dinner when she offered advice on getting ahead of the game.

To start with, she said, the host should take the number of guests, dishes and workload into account when making the menu.

“The first thing to figure out is the menu, and the cardinal rule for the menu is never try a recipe for the first time on the big day,” she said. “Sometimes, reci-pes aren’t tested well, the timing isn’t right, (you’ve)

left out key ingredients or (the recipe is) too tough. So if you have never made it before and enjoyed it, don’t serve it. It’s supposed to be stress-free. Taking risks on the day is not stress-free.”

Once the menu is ready, it’s time to make a shop-ping list and decide when and where to buy which ingredient.

“The more they can do in advance without com-promising the dish, the better. Often times, desserts can be made in advance. Not all, but many appetizers

can be, too. Make a timeline,” she suggested.If the host wishes to have his or her guest bring

some food to dinner, Edwards recommended being specific about the food because “having three pumpkin pies on the table won’t be interest-

ing,” she said.For Thanksgiving, several things can go wrong. She

said that people sometimes can’t get the timing right on their turkey.

“People really need to go on the conservative side and allow themselves ample time. If the direction says it needs three and a half hours in the oven,

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Mitchell’s exploration of Japa-nese and French cuisine has led him from Europe to Sausalito, where he worked at Sushi Ran.

“It shows some of my culinary background,” Mitchell said of his pie recipe.

Named for the province of feudal Japan where they origi-nate, Okinawan sweet potatoes are a bright purple color, as

opposed to the more typical, orange sweet potato. However, Mitchell said, they also offer a more starchy flavor that should go well with turkey.

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they need to plan for four and a half hours. Different brands of ovens may not heat up as fast,” she said.

She pointed out that turkey needs to rest after it’s taken out of the oven.

“Most people are in such a rush because they are running behind so they put them on the table and cut into it immediately and that’s when all the juice is lost,” she said. “Rest the bird for 30 minutes or 45 minutes. It allows the turkey to absorb all its natural juice. A good glaze on turkey may be a combina-tion of paprika, olive oil, butter and salt, and rubbing it all over the turkey to give it a really nice color.”

Such expertise in cooking and dinner preparation are practi-cally in Edwards’ genes. Raised by an Italian mother and French father, she grew up in a family vigilant about sitting down at the table and eating a four-course meal every day. Such vigilance had a tremendous impact and taught her how to manage her time in the kitchen wisely.

With a strong family influ-ence, she started taking cooking classes at a very young age and getting family recipes. Inter-ested in learning about new cultures and foreign cuisines, she got a degree in tourism and combined both her interests in her jobs.

“I love traveling and I love food. I have found a perfect niche for myself,” she said.

The perks of being a travel adviser and cooking instruc-tor at the same time are very

attractive. “Having been to these coun-

tries gives me a huge edge on what is authentic,” Edwards said.

Not only does she get to eat authentic food, she also learns from other culinary cultures, and then, incorporates all that into her “repertoire” of complimentary flavors to teach

her students a wide spectrum of global cuisines.

“For example, I love Thai food,” she said. “But here, we make it too sweet to fit the American palate. Sometimes, I don’t like the way we are Ameri-canizing the foreign cuisines here.”

Before entering the classroom, she spends hours working out the theme, menu and recipes, offering her students more than they could simply read about.

“It’s not ‘Turkey 101,’ and it’s not Costco this or Safeway

that. I don’t pull recipes off the Internet. This is not thinking out-of-the-box and the menu won’t have that wow-

effect,” she said.Yet those dishes she

taught in early November, such as individual filet mignon beef Wellington wrapped with savory paté and puffed pastry, may sound like something peo-ple will never attempt to make at home. After a session in her class, according to Edwards, stu-dents will have the confidence to make it themselves.

“I was trying to take the stress out of it and making things in advance, showing them how to make things, breaking it down. That is more manageable, not so intimidat-ing,” she said. “People can make these fast, delicious meals themselves and impress their friends and family.” ■

Editorial Intern Yichuan Cao can be reached at ycao@

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Dave Ficklin, center, and Pauline Bischoff, right, roll out pastry dough during a class taught by Edwards.

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Lizzie Paulsen serves beef Wellington, a savory pastry covered in a creamy peppercorn sauce.


Edwards shows Dora Yuen, center, and Laura Unti, right, how to immerse a steamed pudding.

By Kate DalySpecial to the Almanac

A determined group of high school seniors that has been together in the same

Girls Scouts troop since second grade is going for the gold, the top award given by the organization. The girls have been involved with Girl Scouts since attending Woodside School. They chose to focus their final efforts on help-ing another elementary school, Hoover Community School in Redwood City. Scout leaders Mary Danko and Denise Mainz are impressed with their core group. When they started out with 21 girls, they thought the troop would natu-rally disband in high school, but nine pushed to continue and have already accomplished winning Bronze and Silver awards. Gold is the last one. To achieve that goal each girl is responsible for committing at least 80 hours of service to a particular project, but the girls “wanted to keep it together so we can work together,” explained Camille Stroe, a Castilleja stu-dent.

On Nov. 4 the girls hosted a cel-ebration for students, parents and the community at Hoover. Ms. Stroe guided students in painting tiles that will be framed and hung around the school. Summit Prep senior Gabby Goldstein gave tours of the veg-etable garden she started on cam-pus, and showed off the planters she helped fill with succulents to spruce things up. Woodside residents Frank York and Nancy Shanahan offered supplies and expertise for those projects. Menlo School student Emily Danko solicited donations from local Rotary clubs and organized volunteers for all the tasks. The rest of the troop attends Woodside High. Elayne Hov-smith set up a booth at the party to promote healthful eating and exercise. Ryan Mainz read with kids at the party, enjoying the fruits of her labor, a book drive for the school’s library. Michelle Tanner set up a recy-cling program at Hoover. Athena Zouzounis oversaw the painting of a mural at the school. The message behind it is “community,” which is pertinent

given that Gray’s Paint donated the paint and Woodside artist Linda Steenkamp pitched in on the design. Shannon Koop’s “job” was gen-erating publicity about the girls’ various Gold Award activities.

As the person in charge of every-one, Margot Gorrin said she sure learned a lot about “preplanning.” Initially the girls raised money by selling cakes, cookies and nuts at the San Mateo County Fair. They are still hoping to buy

a marquee for the campus to improve school-wide communi-cations. The school board plans to thank and recognize the girls for their dedication at its meeting on Nov. 16. A


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Wooside Girl Scouts, now seniors, go for the gold

Photo by Kate Daly

Woodside Girl Scouts, from left, Athena Zouzounis, Camille Stroe, Michelle Tanner and Shannon Koop paint a mural at Hoover School

Troop 222 Menlo Park scouts reach Eagle rank Michael Mohrman and Webb Ryan Henninger, both residents of Menlo Park and members of Troop 222 at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, recently became Eagle Scouts. They both joined the troop in February 2005. Michael joined Troop 222 after earning his Webelos Arrow of Light award in Pack 222, Den 6. He has earned 32 merit badges and special awards, including the World Conservation award, the Mile Swim award, one Fifty-Miler award, and Master Angler award. He has held several leadership positions within the troop. He has also attended five years of scout summer camp. Michael’s Eagle Scout ser-vice project involved designing, building, and installing sensory trail stations at BOK Ranch at the Horse Park in Woodside. He says the stations allow “the rider to practice balance, coordina-tion and utilizing the senses.” The project involved designing and building six stations off-site, and transporting them to BOK Ranch and installing them there. A total of 216 hours went into the project. A senior at Sacred Heart Preparatory, Michael plays on

the varsity foot-ball team and is a member of the school’s civic leadership council. He is also a new member of the school’s iprov comedy group “kitsch.” A member of the Sacred Heart Society, he is a Uganda chairman, rais-ing money for a sister school in Uganda. He also writes for the school newspaper.

Webb Henninger Webb Ryan Henninger joined Troop 222 after earning his Arrow of Light award in Pack 222. He has earned 21 mer-it badges and one Fifty-Miler Award. He has served in several leadership positions within the troop, including patrol leader. Webb has attended four years of scout summer camp and served as a camp counselor at Camp Oljato in 2008. Last sum-mer he attended the National Scout Jamboree in Virginia, cel-ebrating the 100th anniversary of

scouting in the United States. His leadership service proj-ect involved renovating an old shower room at Cesar Chavez Academy in East Palo Alto to provide a fitness and study lab for students. The project includ-ed painting storerooms and an office, framing the office win-dow, and installing shelving. It involved 206 hours of service. Webb is a senior at Menlo-Atherton High School, where he plays varsity basketball. Since sixth grade, he has played AAU basketball with the Roadrun-ners organization in east Menlo Park, competing in basketball tournaments throughout the United States.

Photo by Zach Plante

Michael Mohrman, left, and Webb Henninger became Eagle Scouts recently.

Marjorie Kuhlman Marjorie “Marge” (Soderling) Kuhlman, who turned 100 this year, died peacefully in her sleep Oct. 31. She was raised and schooled in the Swed-ish Lutheran c o m m u n i t y of Swaburg near Uehling, Nebraska, and graduated from Uehling High School. F o l l o w i n g graduation from Omaha Sec-retarial School, she married Arthur (Ray) Kuhlman. In the mid-1960s she and her hus-band moved from Nebraska to Menlo Park to be near their only daughter, Marlene Kuhlman Wesson. Survivors include her daugh-ter, her two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was happy to have her two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren help her celebrate her 100th birthday last May, family members said. A private memorial service will be held at Alta Mesa Memo-rial Park in Palo Alto.

Memorials may be sent to Pathways Hospice Foundation, 385 Oyster Point Blvd. Suite 128, South San Francisco, CA 94080; or the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

James F. Jones James F. Jones died at his home in Menlo Park on Nov. 1. Mr. Jones was a native of Utica, New York. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1942 to 1945. While stationed at Mof-fet Field in Mountain View, he met his future wife, Victoria. He was employed as a safety engineer for Pacific Fruit Express Company and Union Pacific Railroad in San Francisco. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Jones; sons David and Stephen Jones; daughter Victoria Molfese; and five grandchil-dren. A private memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Menlo Park. Memo-rial donations may be made to Pathways Hospice, 585 N. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94005.

Visit AlmanacNews.com/obitu-aries to leave remembrances in Lasting Memories. Obituaries are based on information provided by families and mortuaries.

Marjorie Kuhlman

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Editor’s note: This column was written in the period after Hurricane Irene struck the East Coast.

Anyone who sees the news knows that this year has had more than its share of disas-

ters. I know it from experience. Since April, I have been deployed four times as a Red Cross volunteer, helping those affected by disasters. Between disaster assign-ments, and a couple of family trips, six weeks is the longest period I spent at home since March. The good news is that even the dog now believes I will come home again. Between assignments I have helped the local Red Cross in what they do here every week — assist-ing residents displaced by home or apartment fires. My assignments have not been to the areas that made national news headlines. But to anyone affected by a disaster, size is not important. My first Red Cross mission was to Mississippi, after tornadoes hit in mid-April. I went out to meet with, and offer Red Cross help to, people whose homes had been ripped apart. In Mississippi I learned that their Mexican restaurants, even if raved about by locals, do not live up to California standards. Also, that people affected by a disaster can start crying when a Red Cross worker tells them they came all the way from California and offers a hug. I was told that when a tornado draws near, it sounds like a train, and that huddling in a closet or bath tub can save you if you have nowhere else to go. I was there for a week, then home for 10 more days, before being sent to Tennessee, where the Mississippi River was flooding. I stayed there for 18 days, including some time representing the Red

Cross in a FEMA Disaster Recov-ery Center. There I met a cheerful man who tried, successfully, to get on the local news by fishing off his deck and placing a recliner on the roof of his mobile home as the waters rose. He could still laugh about it after his home had been under water for two weeks. In Memphis, I had to translate my questions about the disaster into Spanish, but I did find a good Mexican restaurant. I also got to visit Elvis Presley’s home at Graceland during one of the two days off I had during my four deployments. They let the Red Cross in at no cost. I got as close as I hope to ever get to a tornado in Memphis one evening. As the warning sirens blared, I chatted with my hus-

band online, hunkered back in a corner of the lobby away from the windows. He responded by send-ing me a link to before and after photos of Joplin, Missouri, but I promise that I had been taking it seriously, even before the photos. I’d seen homes hit by a tornado. The tornado passed by a few miles away from us; but, oh my, did we have impressive rain. I was home for five days before we drove to Oregon for my nephew’s graduation, and then for nearly a week before I went to Montana, where the state had been flooding for close to a month. I spent 12 days there; most of it working on the Crow Indian reservation assessing damage done by the flood waters. I leaned that no one has street addresses on the reservation, that the Crow Indians were on George Custer’s side in the Battle of Little Big Horn, and that Crow custom does not allow a husband to speak directly to his mother-in-law, which probably comes in handy at times. I then had a week at home before going camping, and then six whole weeks before I was asked to fly into New York City before Hurricane Irene hit. I am writing this from a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in White Plains New York, where some of those whose homes were flooded

by Hurricane Irene and the storms that came later have come for help. Before starting here I traveled over much of the state of New York, documenting the damage the storms had caused to homes here. And soon, I will be home again, where I hope to stay for a very long time. Cross your fingers and hope we have no more disasters. And in the meantime, do what the Red Cross urges — make a plan, build a kit and get trained. Disasters do hap-pen.

■ Visit siliconvalley-redcross.org to learn how to prepare.

Barbara Wood is a freelance writer, photographer, gardener, and Red Cross volunteer from Woodside.

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BARBARA WOOD

Photo courtesy of Barbara Wood.

Barbara Wood has gone on four Red Cross assignments since April, including one to Memphis, Tennessee, where the Mississippi river had flooded and where she got another Red Cross volunteer to take her photo in front of the Red Cross office.

Chad Brock reaches Eagle Scout rank

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Charles (Chad) H. Brock III of Woodside will be presented the Eagle Scout award in ceremonies at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Menlo Park. Chad’s Eagle project was design-ing and building an equipment shed at Beechwood School in East Menlo Park. He was elected to the Order of the Arrow in 2009. He earned 22 merit badges and

was the recipient of the Angus Leadership Award in 2010 and the Ashworth Award in 2001. Chad graduated from Menlo-Atherton High School, where he ran track and field as a hurdler for four years. He was also an honor student all during high school. He is now a freshman studying archi-tecture at Syracuse University in New York state

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Menlo-Atherton High School’s 28th annual benefit for its bands and orchestra will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in Ayers Gym on the M-A campus. All five music groups will play: three graded jazz bands, the con-cert band, and the new orchestra. The Stanford ballroom dance team will give a swing dance lesson for beginners at 8 p.m. There will be fast music for swing dances, plus slow romantic num-bers sung by student vocalists. The evening will feature home-made desserts, a silent auction and raffle. Tickets at the door are $20 for adults and $10 students and senior citizens.

Holiday house tour Four Atherton homes decorated for the holidays will be featured on the fourth annual “Finishing Touches: A holiday tour of fine homes & boutique” to be held Dec. 2-3 by the Junior League of Palo Alto/Mid Peninsula. The tour is based from the Rosewood Sand Hill hotel, 2825 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, where a boutique, luncheon,

martini party, and designers’ breakfast will be held. The event begins with a holiday boutique from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, December 2, with a festive luncheon and self-driven tour of the homes from noon to 3 p.m. That evening a “Mistletoe and Martinis” party featuring mar-tinis, hors d’oeuvres, and holiday shopping will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 3, the bou-tique will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a designers’ breakfast and a discussion on “Dressing up for the Holidays” from 8 to 10:30 a.m. A designer-guided tour of the homes via shuttle will depart from the Rosewood at 9 a.m. The boutique will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday with self-driven and shuttle-driven tours of the homes. Kathleen Castaillac of Menlo Park and Helen Ungerman of Woodside are co-chairs of the event. Visit juniorleaguehometour.com for tickets. For more infor-

mation, call 321-5026.

Thanksgiving dinner Little House will serve a Thanks-giving dinner of turkey and all the trimmings from 11:30 to 1 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 24, in the Little House cafe at 800 Middle Ave. in Menlo Park. Chef Larry Wong will prepare turkey, bread stuffing with herbs, mashed potatoes and gravy, roasted vegetables, fall salad with beets and

greens, and pumpkin pie. Cost is $15 per person. Tickets much be purchased by Wednesday, Nov. 23. Little House will also arrange a vegetarian meal in advance. For tickets, call Aida San-chez at 326-2025, ext. 222. A


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Special Events‘Bag It: Bag It! Is Your Life Too Plas-tic?’ What started as a documentary about plastic bags evolved into a wholesale investiga-tion into plastics and their effect on waterways, oceans and even our bodies. Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m. General admission requires purchase of event book or a $10 gift card (admits 2). Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com/event/movie-night‘Giving Thanks for the Bay’ Volunteers will help work toward the goal to restore 100,000 acres of Bay wetlands by planting another 25,000 native species this winter season. Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. The Faber Tract, Direc-tions will be provided upon registration., East Palo Alto. Call 510-463-6809. www.saveSFbay.org/volunteer

Talks/Authors‘Lifeways of the Ohlone Indians’ Mark Hylkema, Santa Cruz District archaeologist for California State Parks, will discuss the archaeol-ogy and ethnography of the ancestral Ohlone people. Nov. 19, 1-2 p.m. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Call 650-299-0104. www.historysmc.org‘Undercover In Damascus’ A documen-tary on Eli Cohen, who provided vital military and political info about Syria to Israel during the Six Say War, will be shown Nov. 17, 7:45-9:30 p.m. $20. Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City . Call 650-232-0995. www.jewishredwoodcity.com/cohen‘War and Children’s Lives’ Paul Wise is professor of child health and society at Stan-ford. Nov. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Cubberley Auditorium , 485 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 650-723-0997. ethicsinsociety.stanford.eduAnthony Horowitz For the first time since the death of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a new Hol-mes story has been sanctioned by his estate. Nov. 18, 7 p.m. General admission requires pur-chase of event book or a $10 gift card (admits 2). Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.comReporting from Guantanamo Carol Rosenberg has covered U.S. prison camps in Guant·namo Bay for The Miami Herald. Nov. 16, 4:30 p.m. Free. Building 260, Room 113, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. Call 650-723-0997 . ethic-sinsociety.stanford.eduRobert Trivers presents his book on

deception. Nov. 16, 7 p.m. General admission requires purchase of event book or a $10 gift card (admits 2). Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com

Classes/Workshops‘Make A Thanksgiving Centerpiece’ Learn to make a fall centerpiece using natural materials: dried greens, autumn leaves, and flowers. Participants provide their own bowl or basket, Avenidas provides the rest. Master Gar-dener Roberta Barnes is the instructor. Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $8 members/$10 nonmem-bers. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 650-289-2428. avenidas.orgeBooks/eAudiobooks Bring a mobile device and any questions about downloading San Mateo County library materials. For a list of compatible devices, go to www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/. Nov. 19, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside. Call 650-851-0147. www.smcl.org

Concerts‘I’m Ready for My Closeup!’ Presenting, in concert, the artists of the Franzen Opera Studio. Featuring rare and famous film music from the golden age of Hollywood. Nov. 27, 4-6:30 p.m. $10 at the door. Ladera Community Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. Call 408-288-8519. www.carlfranzen.com‘The Ring Without Words’ The Redwood Symphony, with piano soloist Daniel Glover, performs Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” and Wagner/Maazel’s “The Ring Without Words.” Nov. 19, 8 p.m. $20 in advance, $10 for students, free for those ages 17 and under. Canada College Main Theatre, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Woodside. redwoodsym-phony.orgHoliday Concert The Stanford Symphonic Chorus and the Peninsula Symphony Orchestra present music of the season, both American and English, including “Come Christmas,” a world premiere by Brian Holmes, plus works by Ralph Vaughan William and others. Nov. 18, 8 p.m. General $20. Student $10. Senior $19. Memorial Church, Stanford.Peninsula Symphonic Band Fall Con-cert “A Lyrical Expedition” featuring music from around the world. Program includes works by Grainger, Berstein and Sousa. Ted Henderson, conductor. Nov. 20, 3-5 p.m. Free. Spangen-berg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Call 408-910-1830. www.psbpaloalto.comPhilharmonia Ottavio Dantone, conductor. Marion Verbruggen, recorder. Works by Corelli, Vivaldi and more. Nov. 17, 8-10 p.m. $90-$25.

Performing Arts Center, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. Call 415-252-1288. www.philharmo-nia.orgSinfonietta Fall Classic El Camino Youth Symphony Sinfonietta Orchestra begins its season. Program highlights include Haydnís “Symphony No. 103,” and Rossiniís “Barber of Seville.” Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. General $15; stu-dents/seniors $8. Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. www.ecys.org

Kids & FamiliesCrazy Critters Ventriloquist Tony Borders and his cast of Crazy Critters from several continents perform. Nov. 17, 4:30-5 p.m. Portola Valley Library, 765 Portila Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-851-0560.Preschool Storytime Songs, stories and activities for kids ages 3-5. Mondays, 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Free. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328-2422.Story Time Elisa Kleven tells the story of a shy dog named Joey. Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m. Free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. Story Time with Jon Muth Dylan’s “Blow-in’ in the Wind,” illustrated in children’s book form. Nov. 19, 11 a.m. Free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321.

Et AliaOn Stage: “Stones In His Pockets,” explores sadness, the dangerous allure of Hollywood and the goodness of real life. Nov. 13-Dec. 4, 2 p.m. $16 - $30. Dragon Theatre, 535 Alma St., Palo Alto. dragonproductions.netThe Portola Art Gallery presents oil painting landscapes by Carolyn Jones of Menlo Park, from travels in California, Vermont and France. Through November, Free. Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. Call 650-321-0220. www.portolaartgallery.comModel Railroad Club Open House The West Bay Model Railroad Association holds monthly open houses the fourth Wednesday of every month, and the club is currently seek-ing new members who are interested in model railroading, regardless of their skill level in the hobby. 7-10 p.m. Free. West Bay Model Railroad Association, 1090 Merrill St., Menlo Park. Call 650-322-0685. wbmrra.ning.comHistoric Folger Stable Visitors can view the historically restored Folger Stable and miles of woodland trails. View historic displays and video in the carriage room. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Free. Wunderlich Park, 4040 Woodside Road, Woodside. Call 650-851-2660.

Seniors in the Advanced Jazz Band spoof the Blues Brothers while playing a jazz tune from the John Belushi movie.

AROUND TOWN

Menlo School presents ‘Spring Awakening’

Photo by Paul Galen

Taking part in “Spring Awakening” are, in back, from left, Brett Caplan of San Mateo, Andrew Klingelhofer of Redwood City and John Welch of Atherton; and in front, Christina Dong of Menlo Park and Katie Lannin of Portola Valley.

Menlo School will pres-ent “Spring Awakening,” described as a “hard-hitting, cutting-edge rock/pop show,” at Florence Moore Theater on the Menlo School campus at 50 Valparaiso Ave. in Ather-ton. There will be 7:30 p.m. per-formances Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 17-20, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Nov. 19. “Spring Awakening” is based on an 1891 story of a repressed, rural German community and the sorrows and joys of its teenagers. The show won eight Tony Awards in 2007, includ-

ing for best musical, best book and best score. “We feel very fortunate to have received the rights to do this musical, which celebrates the journey from youth to adulthood with power, poi-gnancy, and passion,” says director Beth Orr. The musical contains mature themes and language and parental discretion is advised for younger than teenage audi-ences. Visit tinyurl.com/Awake-12 to buy tickets at $8 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets will also be sold at the door.


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ATHERTONAMAZING ESTATE $24,000,0006 BR 8 full BA + 2 half Extraordinary turreted chateau. Fabulous gourmet kitchen. Amazing custom finishes.Carol MacCorkle 650.324.4456METICULOUS CRAFTSMANSHIP $18,900,0006 BR 7 full BA + 6 half Superbly engineered new construction, elevator to 3 levels, garage for 6 carsTom LeMieux 650.323.7751JUST LISTED! $6,395,0006 BR 6 BA On approx. 2.48 ac, this stunning home is reminis-cent of old CA, but updated for today.Sue Crawford 650.324.44561939 CHARMER $998,0002 BR 1 BA Darling country cottage with white picket fence, just awaiting your loving personal touch.Anne Negus/Linda Samaha 650.324.4456

HALF MOON BAYOCEAN BACKDROP $2,495,0005 BR 4.5 BA Inside highly sought-after Ocean Colony. Sweeping views of golf course and ocean.Valerie Dakin 650.323.7751

LOS ALTOS HILLSPRIVATE LA HILLS ESTATE! $3,988,0006 BR 4.5 BA Beautiful estate w/6000+ interior sqft on an over 1 acre lot. Guest house, pool & gardens!Ginna Lazar 650.325.6161

MENLO PARKBRAND NEW $3,098,0004 BR 3.5 BA Gated 3,800 SF W Menlo Estate.Gourmet Kit, Fam Rm, Formal LR, Romantic Mstr Ste.Sam Anagnostou 650.323.7751TOP W MENLO LOCATION $2,195,0004 BR 2.5 BA Extra large lot on cul-de-sac. Remodeled baths, spacious rooms, gorgeous gardens, & pool.Barbara Piuma 650.851.2666NEW PRICE $2,125,0004 BR 3 BA Stunning recently completed home in great Allied Arts neighborhood!Maya & Jason Sewald 650.323.7751CALL FOR INFO. $1,375,0003 BR 2.5 BA 3BR/2.5BA golf course unit w/2500 SF (MOL) including extra large DR. Totally redone!Deanna Tarr 650.324.4456INVESTMENT PROPERTY $1,150,000Great triplex w/owner’s unit in rear w/patio & garden. 2 1BR/1BA units & 1 2BR/1Ba unit.Barry Willbanks 650.324.4456

PALO ALTOBEAUTIFULLY REMODELED! $2,288,0005 BR 4 BA Enormous living - dining - family - kit area + 2 patios on cul-de-sac. 10,956 sq.ft. lot!Geraldine Asmus 650.325.6161

PALO ALTODESIGNER TOUCHES! $876,0003 BR 2.5 BA This tri-level townhouse features gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters & lots of storage!John Marshall 650.323.7751DOWNTOWN. SOPHISTICATED. $875,0002 BR 2 BA Updated. Custom kitchen. Wood floors. Spiral stair to loft + roof deck. Air cond. Parking.Nancy Goldcamp 650.325.6161ELEGANT PALO ALTO CONDO! $659,0003 BR 2 BA Elegant Palo Alto condo, large master bedroom, updated kitchen. Pool. Great schools!Alan & Nicki Loveless 650.325.6161TOP FLOOR W/MOUNTAIN VIEW $489,0001 BR 1 BA Rare opportunity! PA schools. Low HOA. Extra stor-age. Secure blg. W/D. Close to Calif Ave.Geraldine Asmus 650.325.6161

PORTOLA VALLEYNEW CONSTRUCTION! $7,750,0005 BR 4 full BA + 2 half Striking Contemporary home w/7,000 SF on over 1 ac w/gst hse. Pool & verdant valley views.Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456INCREDIBLE VIEWS! $5,950,0003 BR 2.5 BA 3BR/2.5BA Westridge home w/new photovoltaic. Gsthouse/pool, 2.6 acres www.20Naranja.comJoe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961ONE OF A KIND! $5,200,000Build your dream estate on this beautiful 10 acres.Adjoins Arastradero Open Space PreserveJoe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961ESTATE HOME IN BLUE OAKS $4,250,0005 BR 4.5 BA Outstanding views from this custom Blue Oaks home approx. 5,200 sq.ft. Approx. 2.5 acres.Dean Asborno 650.851.1961INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY $4,200,00013+ ACRES w/Amazing Views, 3br,2.5ba home, barn & apt. Adjoinging 9+ parcel also for sale.Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961PRIME WESTRIDGE PARCEL $2,995,000Approx. 3 acres w/ bay & valley views. www.187Bolivar.comJoe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION $2,750,000Incredible panoramic views from 2+ ac. Pvt flag lot in prestigious Blue Oaks subdivision.Judy Byrnes 650.851.2666SUPERB CENTRAL LOCATION $2,649,0003 BR 2.5 BA Custom home,approx 2.5acs in Westridge subdivi-sionDean Asborno 650.851.1961RARE OPPORTUNITY $2,500,0009+acres of serenity, borders Foothills Park w/amazing private views awaits dream estate.Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961SOPHISTICATION & ELEGANCE $1,895,0004 BR 2 BA Extensive remodel. Approx 2,330+ 156sf per owner. Loft area .23 acs adj. to common areas.Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961

PORTOLA VALLEYNEW PRICE! $1,595,0005 BR 3 BA Custom built contemporary w/stunning views. Open flr plan w/bonus/office. Great location!Karen Fryling/Rebecca Johnson 650.324.4456SCENIC HILLSIDE SETTING $1,225,0004 BR 2.5 BA Light-filled home, views of Foothills Park, Valley & Bay, LR, DR, & eat-in Kit. 1+acre.Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961SERENE SETTING $699,0002 BR 1 BA Modern & Stylish updated interior. Sought after loca-tion on a street-to-street corner lot.David Formichi 415.806.1010BUILD YOUR DREAM HOUSE $508,000+office. Approved plans for beautiful “green home” on private lot w/views. Fpl in kit/LR.Kathie Christie 650.851.1961PRIVATE ESTATE! $1,749,0005 BR 3.5 BA Gated 1/2 ac country estate. Great traditional floorplan, country kit. 3 Car gar.Sam Anagnostou 650.323.7751

REDWOOD CITYCUSTOM-BUILT! $1,495,0005 BR 3 BA Gourmet eat-in kitchen, Fr. doors lead from multiple rooms to private & secluded yrd.Meegan Ferrari 650.324.4456DRAMATIC & MOVE-IN READY! $599,0002 BR 2 BA Dramatic. Move-in Condition. Master suite. Updated. Eat-in kitchen. Large lot. Cul-de-sac.Ken Morgan & Arlene Gault 650.328.5211LIGHT & AIRY $499,0003 BR 1 BA New Price for this Charming & spacious 3 BR home. Separate LR& DR,Hardwood flrs.Paul Skrabo 650.323.7751PRIME MOUNT CARMEL LOT! $335,000Beautiful 6880 sf lot on a wonderful street. Ready to draw plans for your dream house!Alexandra Von Der Groeben 650.325.6161

REDWOOD SHORESSUNLIT TOP LEVEL UNIT $395,0002 BR 1 BA Price Reduced! End unit on top level. Lots of sunlight & views of open space. Stack W&D.Ann Griffiths 650.325.6161

WOODSIDEPRIME LOCATION! $29,000,000Private prestigious location. 11+ acre property in central Woodside close to town.Susie Dews & Shena Hurley 650.325.6161WOODSIDE ESTATE HOME $17,500,0003 BR 3.5 BA Surrounded by just under 7 ac, this gated home was custom-built to impeccable standards.Steven Gray 650.851.2666

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RARE OPPORTUNITY $7,975,0005 BR 6.5 BA Gated, spectacular compound. Infinity pool, 6+ car garage, guest house, expansive bay vws.

Sarah Rivers 650.851.2666

GREAT VALUE & LOCATION! $6,950,0004 BR 3.5 BA 10 yr old Craftsman style on aprx. 3 ac in Central WDS. Pool, spa, pond, barn & guest hse.

Jim McCahon 650.851.2666

VIEWS OF THE HILLS $6,495,0004 BR 5 BA 3 level ac w/lovely sprawling hm near town. 1 bd gsthse, pool, blt-in bbq, & horse stable.Erika Demma 650.851.2666

NEW PRICE! $5,795,0004 BR 5.5 BA Traditional home w/views of Western Hills on spa-cious 4.37 acres. Portola Valley schools.

Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456

ELEGANCE & TRANQUILITY $5,500,0002 BR 2 BA Architectural & engineering masterpiece in a magical setting on 8 ac with dazzling views.

Jean & Chris Isaacson 650.851.2666

HEART OF CENTRAL WDS $3,850,0005 BR 3.5 BA Walk to town. Rebuilt in 09’. New lndscping, pool/spa, & lg patio w/vws of Western Hills.

Helen & Brad Miller 650.851.2666

SPACIOUS HOME $3,295,0004 BR 4 BA Re-designed & renovated throughout w/gourmet kitchen, hdwd flrs & 2 fp’s. Minutes to town!Erika Demma 650.851.2666

REMODELED RANCH $2,598,0004 BR 2 BA Elegant living room, exquisite master suite over-looks pool, landscaped 37,000 sf backyard.Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751

ENCHANTING $1,795,0003 BR 3 BA Thoughtfully updated home. Grand living room, gourmet kitchen, family rm, sun room.Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961

SPACIOUS HOME $1,495,0003 BR 2 BA Built in 1989 & remod. in 2009 w/gorgeous bay view located on 12.5 ac in PV School Dist.Margot Lockwood 650.851.2666

COUNTRY CHARM $849,0003 BR 2 full BA + 2 half + sep bonus room w/half bath, apprx. 2000 sf, newly built in 2005. Large 10,000 sf lot.Margot Lockwood 650.851.2666

A MODERN MASTERPIECE! MENLO PARK $3,598,0005 BR 4.5 BA Spectacular custom-built home with over-the-top amenities and amazing high tech features.Janie & John Barman 650.325.6161

1359SQFT ON 5020SQFT LOT! PALO ALTO $1,325,0003 BR 2 BA Beautiful remodeled ranch in Crescent Park. Hardwood floors. Updated kitchen.Ken Morgan & Arlene Gault 650.328.5211

BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION! ATHERTON $3,498,0005 BR 4.5 BA Classic French newly constructed home. High end details and finishes.Hossein Jalali 650.323.7751

SHARP DOWNTOWN CONDO! PALO ALTO $698,0002 BR 2 BA Enjoy living in downtown condo convenient to everything!Carol MacCorkle 650.324.4456

NEW LISTING! MENLO PARK $424,9502 BR 2 BA Sought-after Menlo Commons. Penthouse with 3 decks! Age restricted: 55 years+ . Value + !Steve Bellumori 650.324.4456

PRICE REDUCED! WOODSIDE $3,295,0006 BR 5.5 BA Authentic hacienda w/lots of living space & sep apt on lower level. A true horse property.Lisa Schumacher 650.851.2666

GORGEOUS GROUNDS, ATHERTON $8,500,0006 BR 8.5 BA Stunning w/amazing light fixtrs & designer flair.Sophisticated modern European elegance.Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751

BEST VALUE, ATHERTON $1,498,0006 BR 3.5 BA Elegant living room, gourmet kitchen over-looks the FR, separate office, and lovely yard.Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751

WONDERFUL CONTEMPORARY, MENLO PARK $1,795,0004 BR 2.5 BA Fabulous neighborhood with Las Lomitas schools. This turn-key home was built in 2006.Natalie Comartin 650.324.4456

HORGAN RANCH, REDWOOD CITY $539,0003 BR 2 BA Many upgrades: New kitchen and baths, built-in stereo, A/C. Rentable guest area.Tom Boeddiker 650.324.4456

GREAT LOCATION! PORTOLA VALLEY $1,279,000Updated 3BR,2BA in central Portola Valley. Library and excellent schools.Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961

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995 Fictitious Name StatementGIVING BREATHES HOPE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 247221 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Giving Breathes Hope, located at 204 Chelsea Way, Redwood City, CA 94061, San Mateo County. Registered owner(s): ERNEST IMURA 204 Chelsea Way Redwood City, CA 94061 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on October 17, 2011. (Almanac Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 2011)

DIVIA EXPRESS INSURANCE AGENCY INC. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 247275 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Divia Express Insurance Agency Inc., located at 3000 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City CA 94063, San Mateo County; Mailing address: PO Box 5827, Redwood City, CA 94063. Registered owner(s): DIVIA EXPRESS INSURANCE AGENCY INC. 3000 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City, CA 94063 California This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 2006. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on October 20, 2011. (Almanac Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 2011)

BAY MENLO GROUP FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 247417 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Bay Menlo Group, located at 445 Santa Monica Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025. Registered owner(s): YONG-SHING CHEN 445 Santa Monica Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on October 31, 2011. (Almanac Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011)

TOM WING & SONS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 247432 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Tom Wing & Sons located at 888 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park Calif., 94025. Is (Are) hereby registered by the follow-ing owner(s): TOM BROS. INC. 888 Santa Cruz Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025-4610 This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business

name(s) listed herein on 09/20/1972. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on November 1, 2011. (Almanac Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011)

997 All Other LegalsNOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1331435-02 APN: 060-282-620-8 TRA: 73023 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx5636 REF: Olsen, Richard IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 03, 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 29, 2011, at 12:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 15, 2004, as Inst. No. 2004-245718 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Mateo County, State of California, executed by Richard Randal Olsen, An Unmarried Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the main entrance of the city hall of records 401 Marshall Street Redwood City, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situ-ated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 27 Loyola Avenue Menlo Park CA 94025 The undersigned Trustee dis-claims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other com-mon designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without cov-enant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid bal-ance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable esti-mated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $577,284.00. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the under-signed a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales informa-tion: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 03, 2011. (R-394439 11/09/11, 11/16/11, 11/23/11) Almanac

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA Case No.: CIV508694 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MELANIE GAIL HAYDEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MELANIE GAIL HAYDEN to MELANIE GAIL HAYDEN-GEPHART MATTHEW STEVEN HAYDEN to MATTHEW STEVEN HAYDEN-GEPHART AMELIA ROSALYNN HAYDEN to AMELIA ROSALYNN HAYDEN-GEPHART CYRUS GLENN HAYDEN to CYRUS GLENN HAYDEN-GEPHART. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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 sched-uled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the peti-tion should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: December 2, 2011, 9:00 am., Dept.: PJ, Room 2E of the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: THE ALMANAC. Date:October 3,2011 /s/ Beth Labson Freeman JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (Almanac Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Case No.: CIV509155 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JESSICA ELIZABETH FERRO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JESSICA ELIZABETH FERRO AKA JESICA ELISABETH FERRO to JESICA ELISABETH FERRO. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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 sched-uled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the peti-tion should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: December 21, 2011, 9:00 a.m., Dept.: PJ, Room: 2E at the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: THE ALMANAC Date: October 26, 2011 /s/ Beth Labson Freeman JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (The Almanac Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 2011)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Case No.: CIV509479 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CATHERINE LEIGH ORDONEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: CATHERINE LEIGH ORDONEZ to CATHERINE LEIGH FRANCIS. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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 sched-uled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the peti-tion should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: December 28, 2011, 9:00 a.m., Dept.: PJ, Room: 2E of the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo located at 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: THE ALMANAC Date: November 7, 2011 /s/ Beth Labson Freeman JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (The Almanac Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 2011)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Case No.: CIV509503 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: SUSAN BLAKE ROWLAND filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: SUSAN BLAKE ROWLAND to SUSAN STOLL BLAKE. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons

interested in this matter 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 sched-uled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the peti-tion should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: December 28, 2011, 9:00 a.m., Dept.: PJ, Room: 2E of the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, located at 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: THE ALMANAC Date: November 7, 2011 /s/ Beth Labson Freeman JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (The Almanac Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 2011)

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Card-Making Social for Veterans

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133 Music LessonsBarton-Holding Music Studio Accepting new students for private vocal lessons. All levels. Call Laura Barton, 650/965-0139

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The Manzana Music School www.ManzanaMus i cSchoo l . c om Palo Alto Kids & Adults Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Violin, Cello,& Bass lessons

135 Group ActivitiesLearn to Square Dance

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145 Non-Profits NeedsHelp Feed Your Hungry Neighbors

150 VolunteersConversation Partners needed

Fosterers Needed for Moffet Cats

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155 PetsTibetan Terrier Puppies 6 TT puppies for sale. Born Oct 3rd call James 650 322-0900

For Sale201 Autos/Trucks/PartsBMW 2008 328i Sedan - $24,486

Chevrolet 1969 Camaro 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396 325hp, Hugger Orange, Price $7000, more details at [email protected] / 520-254-4174.

Chevrolet 1969 Camaro 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396 325hp, Hugger Orange, Price $7000, more details at [email protected] / 760-356-8992.

GMC 1999 Suburban - $8,950.00

Honda 2009 Civic Hybrid - $20,500

Porsche 1988 Targa 1988 Porsche Targa, White w/ Black leather interior. Excellent condition, only 70,500 miles, w/ origional sales & maint. records; maintained since 1998 @ RG Porsche in Mt View, CA. Factory equipped Sports Shocks option + original Blaupunkt ‘Reno’ radio, 16” forged alloy pol-ished wheels, 8-way Pwr Seats (L&R), & shorter gear shift lever. Asking $18,700 OBO (650)255-9737.

VOLKSWAGEN 2002 EUROVAN MP - $9500

202 Vehicles WantedDonate Vehicle Receive $1000 Grocery Coupons. National Animal Welfare Foundation. Support No Kill Shelters, Help Homeless Pets. Free Towing, Tax Deductible, Non-Runners Accepted. 1-888-333-0477. (Cal-SCAN)

Donate Your Car Children’s Cancer Fund! Help Save A Child’s Life Through Research and Support! Free Vacation Package. Fast, Easy and Tax Deductible. Call 1-800-252-0615. (Cal-SCAN)

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RWC: 1228 Douglas Ave., 11/18, 11-2; 11/19, 9-1 Annual Holiday Boutique and Rummage Sale benefits Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. Large selection of holiday merchandise and items from our regular stock. (Just south of Woodside Rd., bet. Broadway and Bayshore Fwy.) Cash Only. 650/497-8332; during sale 650/568-9840

215 Collectibles & AntiquesMitchell Johnson Painting Mitchell Johnson painting, 30”x40”, “Near San Giovanni D’Asso”, 1999. Have signed “Proof of Ownership”. Picture forwarded upon request.

220 Computers/ElectronicsBRAND NEW CD player for car, for - $75

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240 Furnishings/Household items19 inch TV - $25.00

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Oak bookcase - $78

245 MiscellaneousCemetery Plot Single. Alta Mesa, lot 785, subdivi-sion 4, Oak Grove. 916/992-1289 or 916/995-1620

Garden shredder - $50.00/ BO

GOLF CLUBS,TABLES,TEACARTS - $25-

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PLANTS & TREES FOR SALE - CHEAP!

Roof Rack for Eurovan volkswagen - $350

Special Bike Rack for Eurovan Vo - $350

250 Musical InstrumentsKnight Piano - $1750

Organ - $500 obo

Kid’sStuff

330 Child Care OfferedLicensed childcare with openings

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730 ElectricalA FAST RESPONSE! Small Jobs Welcome. lic #545936 Bob 650-343-5125. www.HillsboroughElectric.com

Alex Electric Lic #784136. Free Est. All electrical. Alex, (650)366-6924

748 Gardening/LandscapingBeckys Landscape Weeding, weekly/periodic maint. Annual rose/fruit tree prune, clean ups, irrigation, sod, planting, raised beds. Demolition, excavation. Driveway, patio, deck installs. Power washing. 650/493-7060

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757 Handyman/Repairs

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Miller’s Maintenance Plumbing, Painting, Tile and wall repair. Free Est. No job too small. Senior discount. 25 years exp. 650/669-3199

Repairs We install ramps and grab bars. www.ELDERFRIENDLYRENOVATION.COM 888/850-5051 Licensed Contractor 499722

Small Jobs Welcome Trusted and reliable. Local, refs., 25 yrs exp. Dave, 650/218-8181

759 Hauling

a J & G HAULING SERVICE Misc. junk, office, appliances, garage, storage, etc, clean-ups. Old furniture, green waste and yard junk. Licensed & insured. FREE ESTIMATES 650/368-8810

Frank’s Hauling Commercial, Residential, Garage, Basement & Yard. Clean-up. Fair prices. 650/361-8773

767 MoversArmando’s Moving Homes, Apartments, Storage. Full Service moves. Serving the Bay Area for 20 yrs. Licensed & Insured. Armando,650-630-0424. CAL-T190632

SHMOOVER

MOOVERSLICENSE CAL. T-118304

Serving the Peninsula since 1975/Owner-Operated!

327-5493

771 Painting/WallpaperBLAKEMORE PAINTING, INC.

QUALITY PREPARATION& FINISH WORK

650-325-8039Since 1980

Gary Rossi PAINTING Free 2 gal. paint. Water damage repair, wallpaper removal. Bonded. Lic #559953. 650/207-5292

Italian Painter Residential/Commercial, Interior/Exterior. Detailed prep work. 25 years experience. Excel. Refs. Call Domenico (650)575-9032

650.799.8495license #889532

HOLIDAY SPECIAL

STYLE PAINTING Comm’l/Res. Full service paint-ing and decorating. Lic. 903303. 650/388-8577

775 Asphalt/Concrete

CONCRETE REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks & Foundations

#372196650-630-5156

Roe General Engineering Concrete, asphalt, sealing, pav-ers, new construct, repairs. 34 yrs exp. No job too small. Lic #663703 * 650/814-5572

779 Organizing ServicesEnd the Clutter & Get Organized Residential Organizing by Debra Robinson (650)941-5073

790 RoofingAl Peterson Roofi ng

Specializing inng

since 1946

650-493-9177

792 Pool ServicesPORTOLA VALLEY

POOL SERVICECertifi ed Pool/Spa Operator

Licensed & InsuredCPO Registration No. 94-295916

650-854-1004

795 Tree CarePalo Alto

TREE SERVICE

25 yrs Exp Lic & Ins. #819244 (650) 380-2297

RealEstate

801 Apartments/Condos/StudiosMountain View - $1395

Mountain View, 2 BR/1 BA - $1850/mont

805 Homes for RentEast Palo Alto, 4 BR/3.5 BA Almost new luxury townhouse - hardwood floors, granite kitchen, new carpets and paint - great walking/biking location.

Los Altos Hills - $5200

New Construction, Contemporary, Midtown Palo Alto Duplex Townhome . , 2 BR/2.5 BA - $3250

809 Shared Housing/RoomsALL AREAS - ROOMMATES.COM Browse hundreds of online listings with photos and maps. Find your room-mate with a click of the mouse! Visit: http://www.Roommates.com. (AAN CAN)

Palo Alto, 4 BR/2.5 BA - $1075

815 Rentals Wanted2 BR/1 BA/garage for teacher

Cottage for rent in Woodside

820 Home ExchangesARCHITECT - FLAT FEE, QUICK TURN

Home Exchange Wanted

825 Homes/Condos for Sale

East Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA 2589 Emmett Way. OWNER FINANCE! FHA OK! Complete remodel! 650-619-6384

Redwood City, 2 BR/1 BA - $399600

Redwood City, 2 BR/1 BA - $406599

Redwood City, 4 BR/2 BA - $895500.

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850 Acreage/Lots/StorageEl Paso, TX 20 Acres. Live on land now. Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, no credit checks. Beautiful mountain views! Free Color Brochure. 1-800-755-8953. www.SunsetRanches.com (Cal-SCAN)

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650.387.8427

9 SUMMIT RD $5,500,0002BR/2BA Architectural and engineering masterpiece in a magical setting. Eight acres with dazzling views over Bay & Silicon Valley. www.9SummitRoad.com

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379 GREENOAKS DR $4,350,000John and Janet represented the buyers of this impressive French Country Estate in prestigious Lindenwood. Delightful guest house.

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237 HIGH ST $875,000Dramatic, downtown condo. 2BR/2BA Custom kitchen, wood fl oor. Spiral stair to loft + roof deck. Vaulted ceiling. A/C. Inside laundry, 2 car parking.

PALO ALTO | NEW LISTING!

SEAN FOLEY650.207.6005

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95 YALE ROAD $1,498,000Allied Arts Charmer! Huge/deep 65X150/9,750sf lot w/ 2b 1ba down + 2bd (1 is small) 1/2ba up & sheet-rocked/roofed patio w/ 2nd fi replace.

MENLO PARK | GREAT LOCATION!

ERIKA DEMMA650.740.2970

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3460 TRIPP RD $3,295,000This 4BD/4BA home has been re-designed & renovated throughout. Minutes to town, Woodside School, hiking & riding trails! www.3460tripp.com

WOODSIDE

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20 NARANJA WY $5,950,0003BR/2.5BA Spacious home w/Windy Hill views, Westridge loc. New photovoltaic system. Guesthse & pool, stunning 2.6 acres(approx) www.20Naranja.com

CENTRAL PORTOLA VALLEY

STEVE BELLUMORI650.752.0826

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2140 SANTA CRUZ AV #B301 $424,950New Listing! Sought-after Menlo Commons. Pent-house 2 BR/2BA with 3 decks! Age restricted: 55 years+ . Original owner! Value + !

MENLO PARK

BONNIE BIORN650.888.0846

[email protected]

13914 MIR MIROU DR $5,950,000Fantastic opportunity! 1.12A parcel w/main hse, pool, gazebo+1.25A parcel w/guest hse, tennis ct, 2nd gazebo. Adjacent to open space Arastra Preserve.

LOS ALTOS HILLS | NEW PRICE!


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131 OLIVE HILL LN $6,495,0003 level acres with lovely sprawling home near town. Beautiful pool and built in barbecue area. 4bd/5ba, 1 bdrm guest house, horse stable and paddock.

WOODSIDE

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3855 MAGNOLIA DR $2,200,000Immaculate, 4BR/3.5BA Barron Park home built in 2004 with fi rst-class fi nishes. Won’t last long at this price! www.primepaloalto.com

PALO ALTO

JOE & GINNY KAVANAUGH650.400.5312

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EXPANSIVE ESTATE PROPERTY $5,450,0005 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 3 half baths in main house. 2-BR,1-BA guesthse, pool/spa, cabana & solar-energy system. Approx. 2.8 acres. www.158Pinon.com

PORTOLA VALLEY

JUDI KIEL650.799.3241

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215 HIGHLAND TE $2,400,0003BD/2BA Woodside Glens home, 13K+ lot, gorgeous setting & vws! Incl. 16K+ adjacent lot w/sewer & sepa-rate APN. WDS Schls. www.215highlandterrace.com

WOODSIDE

DEANNA TARR415.999.1232

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SANDHILLCIRCLEONLINE.COM $1,375,0003BR/2.5BA golf course unit w/2500 SF (MOL) including extra large DR, 2nd walk-in closet in MBR, expanded MBA & bonus studio/offi ce. Totally redone!

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