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With the holiday season upon us, we asked local booksellers Kepler’s and Books Inc. to recommend their

staffs’ top five picks for 2011.Here are some of their favorites, which

range from biographies to historical fic-tion.

“Steve Jobs,” Walter Isaacson, Simon & Schuster: Although written with Jobs’ cooperation, this biography offers a can-did and often painfully truthful look at his life and career. Isaacson interviewed a variety of people associated with Jobs, both personally and professionally, many of whom openly painted both the good and the bad aspects of the late Apple leader.

Aside from the book’s in-depth look at Jobs the man, it is also a history of the most exciting time in the age of computers, as well as a text-book study of the rise and fall and rise of Apple and the brutal conflicts that ruined friendships and careers. And it is a gad-get lover’s dream, with fabulous, inside accounts of how the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone and iPad came into being.

Having spent most of my life as a Silicon Valley-ite, I was fascinated by the insights into this brilliant, charming, loathsome, maddening, obsessive, complicated, and very private man. (Pam Grange, Kepler’s)

“Boomerang,” Michael Lewis, W.W. Norton & Company Inc.: With his trademark readability, Lewis makes this book about the European debt cri-sis easy to enjoy. He takes us through the history of the cri-sis, but adds to this some interesting and thought-provoking ideas about how the national traits of each troubled country may have played into the ensuing mess.

You may find your-self repeating parts of this incredible story to anyone who will listen, or urging them to read it them-selves. I can’t remember when I found a book about finance to be so engaging, and though ignorance maybe bliss, I think this time around it pays to be more informed. This book will help get you there, pain-lessly. (Linda Reid, Books Inc.)

“The Cat’s Table,” Michael Ondaatje, Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Random House, Inc.: Three young boys set off on a three-week voyage bound for England. They pursue their own interests and intrigues with only slight super-vision from a distant aunt and a glamorous cousin. Their home base is established at the first ship’s dinner — they sit at the “cat’s table” set for single passengers, far from the captain’s glittery table.

They take to the journey with the thrill of a chase, often underfoot and always observant. I savored the boys’ roaming and chaotic behavior, picturing their wildness and unmasked joy of youth. Ondaatje’s beautiful and elegant story-telling skills weave magic and discovery into the book’s stories; back and forth through time, from incidents during the trip to their adult reminiscences of it, and its life-altering impact. (Marilyn Smith, Kepler’s)

“11/23/63: A Novel,” Stephen King, Scribner, a division of Simon & Schuster, Inc.: The master-storyteller has done it again. And this time it’s something com-pletely different: a time-travel tale of the highest caliber.

A portal to 1958 is discovered in the pantry of a diner in a small town in Maine, and schoolteacher Jake Epping is given the task (by the dying owner of the diner), to go back to 1958, live through the next few years, and kill Lee Harvey Oswald before Oswald shoots JFK. What Jake discovers, though, is that the past is obdu-rate and does not want to change. Many obstacles (and a tall, beautiful librarian) are thrown in Jake’s path as he attempts his task.

Along the way we learn many details of Oswald’s life (surprisingly interesting) and are exposed to rich details of life in mid-20th-century America. The surprise ending is the finishing masterful touch to this gem of a novel. (Lori Haggbloom, Books, Inc.)

“We the Animals,” Justin Torres, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing

Company: “We the Animals” is my favor-ite book of 2011. This short autobiographi-cal novel about three young brothers, their Puerto Rican father and white mother, is a roller-coaster ride of powerful images, flash-ing before our eyes: the boys’ childhood in upstate New York, their abusive father, drinking, sex, poverty, violence, brotherhood and ultimately love.

This book is made of moments of light and darkness, with a rhythm of a song, writ-ten in a language so precise, and so raw, you’ll want to read it aloud to experience the sound of its wild joy, with your “heart ticking like a bomb.” (Aggie Zivaljevic, Kepler’s)

“The Outlaw Album,” Daniel Woodrell, Little Brown and Company, Hachette Book Group: Daniel Woodrell has aptly called his writing “country noir,” and his newest book, “The Outlaw Album,” does not disappoint. It’s a collection of stories that I found incred-ibly engaging.

Woodrell writes with candor and authenticity. His descriptions are lush. The dialogue is mes-merizing. The ten-sion is metered so well, the first page is just as exciting as the last. His characters are always unique, yet somehow seem familiar, and they tend to have a great amount of depth.

I have been a fan of Woodrell ever since I read “Tomato Red.” Before that, I had never really considered myself a fan of noir. However, his brilliant writing opened my eyes to the possibilities of the genre.

“The Outlaw Album” is a perfect read for winter, when the weather is cold and the mind tends to wander. Curl up under your favorite blanket with this one. It’s sure to give you chills. (Anthony Ramirez, Books Inc.)

“In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Ter-ror and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin,” Erik Larson, Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc.: In 1933 Hitler is only the newly appointed Chancellor of Germany. There are no SS, no Gestapo and no concentration camps. The horror of the Third Reich is barely apparent, a few seemingly random, if bru-tal, attacks on Jews and foreigners. The SA (the first Nazi paramilitary army) is filled with handsome young men and patriotic

pride. The Nazis are the first party in 10 years to care about the needs of ordinary Germans in the midst of an eco-nomic disaster.

President Roosevelt must appoint a new ambassador to Germa-ny and chooses a col-lege professor, William E. Dodd. Neither Dodd nor the world has any idea what is about to be unleashed. Erik Larson takes us through the daily lives of the Dodd family as they are enter-tained by Goebbels and Himmler; as the ambassador meets the strange little Chan-cellor before he names himself F̧ hrer; and as he desperately tries to convince a hostile State Department of the horror that’s about to befall Europe. (Antonia Squire, Kepler’s)

“The Dovekeepers,” Alice Hoffman, Scribner, a division of Simon & Schuster, Inc.: This is a spellbinding tale of the fall of the Second Temple of Jerusalem in 70 CE, and of the subsequent takeover of Herod’s fortress at Masada by the Jewish rebels. It is a tale told through the eyes of four women, each of whom has many secrets, and who are bound together in mysterious and complex ways. We fol-low the lives of these women from their childhoods, through their various travels and travails, to their ultimate meeting in the dovecote of Masada, and through to the bit-tersweet end.

Told in Hoffman’s astonishingly lyrical and lush prose, this book has the feel of an ancient epic, and yet is very readable. Prepare to spend a few evenings reading late into the night, as it is (as they say) unputdownable. (Lori Haggbloom, Books Inc.)

“The Tiger’s Wife,” Tea Obrecht, Ran-dom House: From the very first pages, I felt as if I had just entered a temple and all of my prayers were answered, at once. This is not an ordinary book; it’s one of those sacred books that bring miracles into people’s lives, with page after page bringing me to tears. Obrecht’s writ-ing is so evocative that every character, every place that she describes, becomes, or already is, part of my life.

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New books for kids encour-age experimentation, exploration, invention

and wonder. Wow! Remember, there is no better gift for a child than a book.

“Stars,” Mary Lyn Ray, illus-trated by Marla Frazee; $17; Beach Lane/Simon & Schuster; ages 2-6: Stars take many forms in this gentle, glorious pic-ture book. They’re “how you know it’s almost night,” or they’re drawn on shiny paper and put in your pocket. They’re found in gar-dens and snowflakes, and given

as rewards, among other things. “Stars” will inspire little ones to look for stars in the natural and celestial world. Parents will find it a perfect bedtime read-aloud.

“Eleven Experiments that Failed,” Jenny Offill, illustrat-ed by Nancy Carpenter; $17; Schwartz & Wade/Random House; ages 4-8: An enterprising young scientist tests her hypoth-eses with 11 off-the-wall experi-ments. Children will probably figure out that a kid can’t “make it through the winter eating only snow and ke tchup” or that y o d e l i n g loudly will speed up a boring car ride, but that’s the fun of this inventive book with terrific appeal for local families. Isn’t failure a prerequisite to success in Silicon Valley?

“Wonderstruck,” Brian Selznick; $30; Scholastic; ages 9 and up: Here is a modern mas-terpiece that intertwines words and pictures to tell the story of two deaf children separated by 50 years who find each other thanks to a shared love of col-lecting, museums and a long-ing for family. “Wonderstruck” is the best book about kids run-ning away to a New York City muse-um since E.L. Konigs-burg’s “From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler” and is destined to be equally revered as a timeless classic.

“Around the World,” Matt Phelan; $25; Candlewick; ages 9-12: How appropriate to use the graphic novel format to map the journeys and explain the moti-vation of three intrepid travel-ers near the end of the 19th century who were inspired by Jules Verne’s “Around the World in Eighty Days” to circum-navigate the globe.

tor, is on a quest to unravel the mystery of her grandfather’s sudden departure and his abrupt death. Why did he leave to search for a deathless man of local leg-end, and what does the love story between a young peasant girl and a wild tiger have to do with his disappearance? With her magical storytelling, Obrecht resurrects a whole lost world, a place and a country no longer on the map. (Aggie Zivaljevic, Kepler’s)

“Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design,” Jennifer Bass and Pat Kirkham, Laurence King Publish-ing: You may not know the name, but you’ve definitely seen Saul Bass’ work, especially if you’re a film buff or a fan of graphic or industrial design. This gorgeous volume com-bines a nice overview of the design-er’s life with an extensive sampling of his unique artistry, from panty-hose packaging and Kleenex boxes, to Case Study Houses, book jacket art, and opening sequences for tele-vision (Playhouse 90, Walt Disney Presents, The Frank Sinatra Show) and film (Anatomy of a Murder, Bunny Lake Is Missing, Vertigo, and Psycho — Bass storyboarded the famous shower scene sequence for that film).

Bass worked and designed for more than 50 years. His work remains as fresh and vital today as when it was first created. This book would be a fine addition to any design-lover’s library. (S.G. Mullin, Books Inc.) ■

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inspire readers of all ages

Stories take the imagination from inside a bread box to

around the world


Reporter Nelly Bly staged a race against time. She also sounded like Steve Jobs when a dressmaker told her he couldn’t have a dress “that will stand constant wear for three months” made for her that day. Nelly told him: “Nonsense. If you want to do it you can do it.” He did. And she did too, completing her journey in 72 days.

By riding a high-wheeled bicycle 13,500 miles over nearly three years, former Colorado miner Thomas Stevens pro-moted bicycling and person-to-person diplomacy like no one before him.

Joshua Slocum took more than three years to sail solo around the Earth — a trip filled with rough seas, pirates and the ghosts of his deceased wife and children. Perfect, in other words, for young readers.

“Bigger than a Bread Box,” Laurel Snyder; $17; Random House; ages 9-12: Without warning and in the middle of the school year, 12-year-old Rebec-ca’s mother whisks Rebecca and her baby brother away from their father and their Baltimore home to Gran’s house in Atlanta. Rebecca is lost, lonely and mad as all get-out at her mom. And then she finds a magic bread box that gives her whatever she wants as long as the wished-for

item fits inside the bread box. Rebecca gets a book, an iPod, a diamond, a thousand dollars — even a jacket just like the most popular girl at her new school wears. But where is e v e r y t h i n g coming from? Is magic mak-ing things bet-ter, or perhaps worse? And what good is magic when it can’t give Rebecca what she really wants, for her parents to get back together so she can

return home to Baltimore?

Readers will gladly become caught in the magical trap Rebecca weaves for herself and root for her no matter how many mistakes she makes in the believable unbelievable world that is “Bigger than a Bread Box.”

“Trapped: How the World Rescued 33 Miners from 2,000 Feet Below the Chilean Desert,” Marc Aronson; $17; Atheneum/Simon & Schuster; ages 9 and up: Aronson’s survival story of last year’s Chilean mining disaster and rescue chronicles events both below ground and

above for the 69 days that 33 miners were trapped deep in the earth.

M a j o r c h a r ac t e r s include geol-ogists and other scientists and mathemati-cians the world over, NASA iso-lation specialists, Chilean elect-ed officials and citizens, and of course the miners themselves and their families. Aronson uses geology, history, psychol-ogy, mythology and first-person

interviews to make young read-ers feel as if they’re right there in the Chilean desert, either helping rescuers devise a suc-cessful method to bring the miners to the surface, or in the “underground burrow” with the trapped men. ■

Stanford resident Debbie Duncan is the author of a new eBook,

“Caller Number Nine.” She has reviewed children’s books for the Weekly since 1997. Her complete

reviews are available at www.debbieduncan.com.


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by Jocelyn Dong

When it comes to supporting charities, many people think strictly of donating money. But this holiday season, a hand-

ful of retailers in the Almanac area hope people consider another option.

The stores — from a high-end women’s bou-tique to a shop that offers local artisans’ works — donate their profits to charity, allowing cus-tomers to buy items while also helping those less fortunate.

Barbara Bartlett of Woodside recently stopped by the United Nations Association Gift Shop in downtown Palo Alto, as she does every holiday season. There, she browsed for gifts among the items largely made by Third World craftspeople as well as boxes of UNICEF holiday cards.

“It’s a wonderful organization — saving the children,” Bartlett said as she checked out.

At the Emerson Street store, a display of sturdy hand-woven baskets by Namibian women greets customers on one shelf, while brightly colored animals, carved and painted by Zapotec Indians of Oaxaca, Mexico, fairly leap off another.

Each product seems to have a story. Aprons and perfume sachets were sewn and embroidered by mothers of disabled children in Zimbabwe, whose communities have shunned them. Villagers living near the Tian Shan mountain range in Kyrgyzstan turned to making felted ornaments when local factories shut down.

Felt-making is considered an ancient art in Central Asia, and the craftspeople have long used wool as part of building their yurts, said Shelly Koska, a volunteer buyer and manager for the gift shop. The store purchases the ornaments from a nonprofit that helps distribute the villagers’ prod-ucts around the world.

In addition to supporting craftspeople by car-rying their work, the gift shop donates part of its proceeds to UNICEF and part to the local United Nations Association chapter, which hosts educa-tional events, such as the annual United Nations Association Film Festival.

The store is managed by volunteers.

Allied Arts GuildCloser to home, Lucile Packard Chil-

dren’s Hospital benefits from sales at the Artisan Shop in Menlo Park’s Allied Arts Guild.

Housed in a historic Spanish Colonial complex on Arbor Road, where photographer Ansel Adams once had a studio, the Artisan Shop sells a variety of items. They include handmade pieces by a few dozen professional artisans and guild members; retail items ordered by the store’s buyers; and donated vintage, collectible, and crystal goods, of which 100 percent of sales revenue go to the hospital, according to store volunteers.

This month, along with scarves, baby clothes, jewelry, dinnerware, art and more that the shop normally stocks, Christmas merchandise fills the shelves.

One “signature” item, carried every year, is a hand-knit Christmas stocking, said shop volun-teer Marion Goodkind. The wool stockings were first made about 15 years ago by a member of the

guild, a mother, and the work has since expanded to her daughter and friends.

Goodkind recently picked up a $60 green, red and white stocking adorned with a fuzzy-bearded Santa.

“You can’t find this anywhere,” Goodkind said, cradling it in her hands. “It’s a labor of love.”

Ceramic artist Lee Middleman of Portola Valley stopped by to drop off some of his vases.

“It’s a real nice feeling,” he said of the fact that store profits are donated to the children’s hospital. “It’s a good, synergistic thing. I make lower-priced work (for the shop), priced so it will sell.”

Middleman’s recent works — elegantly rounded vases that had been precisely glazed — were priced in the $70 and $110 range.

“The benefit to me is in the exposure,” he said, adding that people have told him they first saw his work at Allied Arts.

Running a store that benefits a nonprofit — and staffed by volunteers — can be

challenging, said Tita Kolozsi, a volun-teer and a ceramic artist whose works are displayed at the shop.

“It’s not easy for any kind of artisan shop nowadays to stay in business,”

Koloszi said.Shop director Elaine Scotten relies on four

volunteers who work full-time and 18 volunteers who take shifts at the store each week. The shop donated about $30,000 to the children’s hospital this past year, she said.

At Town & Country Village shopping center in Palo Alto, the boutique In Her Shoes looks like any other shop for the well-heeled, with high-end merchandise and spacious, well-lit displays. And it is, except that its profits go to the Global Fund for Women, a grant-making foundation that invests in women-led organizations worldwide.

Most customers don’t even realize the store is a nonprofit, one salesclerk said. Its mission is not announced to shoppers, save for a display about the Global Fund along one wall.

Among the merchandise sold at In Her Shoes

Local shops offer merchandise that benefits charities close to home and around the worldGifts that keep

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Interior of the Allied Arts Artisan Shop in Menlo Park on November 21, 2011.

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are Anyi Lu pumps, handmade in Italy. The shoes — in choco-late, taupe, gold and leopard print — cost about the same as at other retailers, up to $425.

There are also Frye leather boots, priced in the $300-$500 range, Skechers flats, and rhine-stone-encrusted silver sandals by Vera Wang Lavender.

A black cashmere hoodie with grey knit lining by OATS retails for $150.

Some brands, including Frye boots, discount the price of their merchandise to In Her Shoes, in order to boost the amount that is donated to the Global Fund, according to the fund’s website.

Pamela Rosekrans originally launched the venture in down-town Palo Alto in 2006. She takes no salary herself, the web-site stated.

Other retail avenues for bene-fiting charity this holiday season include numerous second-hand shops that support local non-profits. For-profit stores also are hosting one-time events, such as a Dec. 3 art show and sale at Gitane in Town & Country Village, which will benefit the Global Fund for Women. ■

Palo Alto Weekly Editor Jocelyn Dong can be emailed

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By Sara Leslie, freelance writer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.

Stand in public and talk about your life’s journey? Get grilled by a panel of

community leaders including Kris Weems, assistant coach of the Golden State Warriors; Tim Brady, managing partner, Imagine K12; Minh Ngo, presi-dent, 100 Women Charitable Foundation; and Tom Friel, vice chairman of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation? How many eighth-graders would do this? At the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP), Youth of the Year can-didates view it as an honor. Youths of the Year are club members who have demonstrat-ed leadership, a strong academic record, and a commitment to their communities. This year, 13 youth participated in three site-level ceremonies, and the judges selected a Youth of the Year to represent each site. On Nov. 8, the site-level finalists — Omar Avellan, Roman Loza, and Mel-vin Santos — took the podium at the Youth of the Year finals in

Redwood City. BGCP Board member Dana Weintraub remarked: “Youth of the Year brings together BGCP youth, families, staff, and supporters to celebrate the outstanding members who so eloquently share their amazing accomplishments with us. I am inspired and honored to be a part of BGCP.” Each finalist spoke about his “be word” (his version of what it means to exemplify the Boys & Girls Club motto, Be Great). The philosophy of 13-year-old Omar Avellanis is “be creative.” Originally from Nicaragua, he is fascinated by inventions and creative ways to help others. He hopes to attend Sacred Heart

Prep and become a computer scientist. Roman Loza aims to “be sagacious.” He wants to be wise and intelligent and have an open mind. He strives to be a good representative of his family, friends, and the Boys &Girls Club, of which he’s been a member since age 6. He hopes to attend Woodside Priory and become a lawyer. Thirteen-year-old Melvin Santos believes “perseverance is the road to victory.” He came to the U.S. from El Salvador at age 3. He aspires to be a choreogra-pher, and promises to strengthen his community. He exemplified his “be words” — “be proud.” At the end of the night, the judges commented on the three finalists’ confidence. Mr. Friel said: “I spent 30 years judging talent. The candidates I met had 30 years to prepare for an inter-view and they did no better than you did tonight.” Finally, the judges made their announcement: the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula was proud to honor Omar Avellan as this year’s Eighth Grade Youth of the Year. A

Boys & Girls Clubs name Youth of the Year

Gifts to the Almanac’s Holiday Fund benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula and nine other community-service organizations.> Visit bgcp.org or contact Nicki Sawaya at 646-6132 or [email protected], for more information.

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By Sharon Navarro, grants and development manager for StarVista (formerly Youth and Family Enrichment Services).

“I know that I would prob-ably be dead right now if it weren’t for you. I

know that my parents would have had to deal with another suicide and it may have broken them. ... I guess what I am trying to say is ... thank you. For saving me, for saving my family, for being someone I could talk to about the truth. I know now that I can stick it out and it can get better because it already has.” This touching email message came from Victoria*, a local teen who had reached out to StarVista’s onyourmind.net teen chat room two years ear-lier when she was struggling to deal with the aftermath of her brother’s recent suicide and was being bul-lied at school. During that initial chat, she told Elise*, the youth coun-selor, that she was depressed, and was hav-ing ongoing thoughts of killing herself. Elise listened compassion-ately and rein-forced Victo-ria’s courage in reaching out for help. Elise knew that losing a loved one to suicide can result in a lot of unanswered questions and doubts. Elise encouraged Victoria to seek professional help and asked if she would promise to follow up. StarVista’s Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center is the only suicide prevention service in San Mateo County that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, free of charge. We developed onyourmind.net to allow youth like Vic-toria to anonymously log on and talk online via “live chat” sessions with volunteer youth counselors who are supervised by mental health professionals and have been trained to help other teens. Victoria kept her promise and followed up months later. She had begun seeing a thera-pist she trusted and was being treated for major depression. Instead of returning to a hos-

tile school environment, Vic-toria’s parents permitted her to begin home schooling and take a class at a local college. And she was beginning to feel safe enough to let someone get close to her. “I met a boy in class and he has been my first friend in ... I feel like ever. Besides my brother.” “I still get sad, and some-times when it’s really bad I think about suicide but feel like that would only make everything I’ve done so far worth nothing at all. Not everyday is easy but if I keep on working on it, it might just get a little better each day.” At StarVista, we recognize that building strong and healthy communities begins with helping each person to develop their own path of personal growth. We are dedi-cated to transforming the

lives of chil-dren, young people, adults and families and provide life-changing support and services. In addition to the Crisis Center, StarV-ista offers more than 20 programs that serve more than 34,000 indi-viduals annu-ally through-

out San Mateo County with counseling, prevention, early intervention, education and residential programs. No one is turned away for lack of funds. All of our programs are free or offered on a sliding-scale basis. Last December, Elise received the most hopeful email yet from Victoria: “I was thinking about things that I was grateful for and I thought of you! You always helped me so much when I was really, really down that I just wanted to tell you how I was, wish you a Merry Christmas & a very Happy New Year.” Please help make the season warmer for our less fortunate neighbors. Especially in a chal-lenging financial climate, donations to the Holiday Fund will help StarVista reach more teens like Victoria. A

* The story is true. The names of the client and youth counselor were changed to protect their privacy.


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How crisis interventionby StarVista helps teens

Gifts to the Almanac’s Holiday Fund benefit StarVista and nine other community-service organizations.> Visit star-vista.org for more information. Address: StarVista, 610 Elm St., Suite 212, San Carlos CA 940790; email [email protected].

Boys & Girls Clubs of the PeninsulaProvides after-school and academic support and activities for 1,100 youths each day, ages 6 to 18. Operates clubhouses in Menlo Parkís Belle Haven neighborhood, East Palo Alto, and Redwood City and after-school programs at schools in these com-munities designed to extend the learning day and supplement the schools’s curriculum.

Ecumenical Hunger ProgramProvides emergency food, clothing, household essentials, and sometimes financial assistance to families in need, regardless of religious preference, including Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for more than 1,500 households.

Ravenswood Family Health Center Provides comprehensive primary medical, dental, behavioral and preventive health care for all ages at clinics in Belle Haven and East Palo Alto. Of the more than 30,000 registered patients, over 97 percent are low-income and uninsured from the ethnically diverse East Palo Alto, Belle Haven, and North Fair Oaks areas.

St. Anthonyís Padua Dining RoomServes hundreds of hot meals six days a week in a social and friendly atmosphere to anyone in need. Funded entirely by voluntary contributions from the community, St. Anthonyís is the largest dining room for the needy between San Francisco and San Jose. It also offers groceries to take home and distributes clothing to families.

Second Harvest Food BankThe largest collector and distributor of food on the Peninsula, Second Harvest Food Bank distributes 45 million pounds of food each year. It gathers donations from individuals and businesses and distributes food to some 250,000 people each month through more than 650 agencies and distribution sites in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

Project Read Menlo ParkProvides free literacy services to adults in the Menlo Park area. Trained volunteers work one to one or in small groups to help adults improve their basic reading, writing and English language skills so they can achieve their goals and function more effectively at home, at work, and in the community.

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Teen TalkProvides educational programs for youth and adults to help teens make healthy choices that will result in lower rates of teen preg-nancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Its ìTeen Talkî program serves more than 3,500 youth at public school sites in San Mateo County.

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15,000+ SF FLAG LOT $3,998,0005 BR 4.5 BA Brand new private gated 5,050 sf west Menlo estate. Most stunning, quality floorplan.Sam Anagnostou 650.323.7751

BRAND 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 650.323.7751

WONDERFUL CONTEMPORARY $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

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TOP FLOOR! $789,0002 BR 2 BA Reminiscent of a Paris loft is this wonderful town-home in desirable west Menlo Park.Maya & Jason Sewald 650.323.7751

UPDATED HOME $498,0002 BR 1 BA Absolutely charming home on a large corner lot with a lrge private yard with mature trees.Tara Jaramillo 650.851.2666

MOUNTAIN VIEW

521 TYRELLA AVE. $699,000Spacious duplex in Mtn. View! Each unit has 2 bedrooms,1 bath, & garage! BY APPT. ONLY!DiPali Shah 650.325.6161

2455 ELKA AVENUE $675,0004 BR 2 BA Sought after Monta Loma fixer on wonderful street. Probate Sale. By Appointment Only.Kevin Klemm 650.328.5211

PALO ALTO

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PALO ALTO

NEW PRICE! $2,200,0004 BR 3.5 BA New price! Barron Park. First class finishes, spa-cious rooms, high ceilings & Gunn HS.Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456

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

CLASSIC MIDTOWN EICHLER! $1,325,0004 BR 2 BA Classic Eichler. Many original features and finishes. Ready for your personal touches.Nancy Goldcamp 650.325.6161

DESIGNER TOUCHES! $876,0003 BR 2.5 BA This tri-level townhouse features gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters & lots of storage!John Marshall 650.323.7751

STYLE & SOPHISTICATION! $875,0002 BR 2 BA Updated. Custom kitchen. Wood floors. Spiral stair to loft + roof deck. Air cond. Parking.Nancy Goldcamp 650.325.6161

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

ELEGANT PALO ALTO CONDO! $659,0003 BR 2 BA Elegant Palo Alto condo, large master bedroom, updated kitchen. Pool. Great schools!Alan & Nicki Loveless 650.325.6161

PORTOLA VALLEY

NEW 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 650.324.4456

INCREDIBLE VIEWS! $5,950,0003 BR 2.5 BA Westridge home w/new photovoltaic. Gsthouse/pool, 2.6 acres www.20Naranja.comJoe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961

ONE OF A KIND! $5,200,000Build your dream estate on this beautiful 10 acres.Adjoins Arastradero Open Space PreserveJoe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961

ESTATE 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 650.851.1961

INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY $4,200,00013+ ACRES w/Amazing Views, 3br,2.5ba home, barn & apt. Adjoinging 9+ parcel also for sale.Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961

CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION $2,750,000Incredible panoramic views from 2+ ac. Pvt flag lot in prestigious Blue Oaks subdivision.Judy Byrnes 650.851.2666

PORTOLA VALLEY

SUPERB CENTRAL LOCATION $2,649,0003 BR 2.5 BA Custom home,approx 2.5acs in Westridge subdivi-sionDean Asborno 650.851.1961

RARE OPPORTUNITY $2,500,0009+acres of serenity, borders Foothills Park w/amazing private views awaits dream estate.Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh 650.851.1961

SCENIC COASTAL RANGE! $2,195,0009 Buck Meadow Dr Unique opportunity to build your dream home in Blue Oaks! Tranquil setting with views.John Alexander 650.323.7751

SOPHISTICATION & 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

NEW 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 650.324.4456

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BUILD YOUR DREAM HOUSE $508,000+office. Approved plans for beautiful “green home” on private lot w/views. Fpl in kit/LR.Kathie Christie 650.851.1961

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

JUST LISTED! $475,0002 BR 1 BA Charming home remodeled between 2005 and 2008. Eat-in kitchen, HW floors, more!Cristina Bliss 650.324.4456

PRIME 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

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WOODSIDE 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

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

UPPER OLIVE HILL $5,798,0005 BR 5 BA Exclusive upper Olive Hill location. Total remodel in 03. Gorgeous setting & very private!Sean Foley 650.323.7751PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING $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

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

PANORAMIC VIEWS $2,988,0004 BR 3.5 BA Stunning split level contemporary on 4.85 secluded ac. 3 car grg, pool and 1bd/1ba gsthse.Francis Hunter 650.851.2666

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

PRIVATE SETTING $2,400,0003 BR 2 BA Traditional home includes second lot. Woodside Glen charm in natural setting with views.Judi Kiel 650.851.2666

PANORAMIC VIEWS $1,795,0003 BR 3 BA 4+ private acres w/custom house, stunning views & guest house. Minutes to Town and I-280.Molly Westrate 650.851.2666

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

MAJESTIC SETTING $1,099,0003 BR 2.5 BA Spacious bi level home on 3/4+ ac w/hi ceilings, wood floors, 2 fp’s, & majestic setting.Valerie Trenter 650.323.7751

SPECTACULAR VIEWS $1,099,0003 BR 3 BA Custom home with level 3 acres of pasture. 2 bdrms upstairs each w/bath & 1bd/1ba down.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

1939 CHARMER, ATHERTON $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

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

SERENE SETTING, PORTOLA VALLEY $649,0002 BR 1 BA Modern & Stylish updated interior. Sought after location on a street-to-street corner lot.David Formichi 415.806.1010

EXCEPTIONAL PRIVACY, WOODSIDE $5,995,0005 BR 6 BA Situated on aprx. 3.7 ac at the end of a cul-de-sac w/sweeping views of the western hills.Scott Dancer 650.851.2666

NEW LISTING! LOS ALTOS $2,349,0004 BR 3.5 BA Fantastic 3,256 sqft two-level home ideally located close to downtown in N. Los Altos.Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456

AMAZING ESTATE, ATHERTON $24,000,0006 BR 8 full BA + 2 half Extraordinary turreted chateau. Fabulous gourmet kitchen. Amazing custom finishes.Carol MacCorkle 650.324.4456

BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED! LOS ALTOS $1,349,0003 BR 2 BA Wonderfully remodeled with designer touches. Spacious rms, great flr plan, divine setting!Deborah Greenberg 650.328.5211

CUSTOM-BUILT! REDWOOD CITY $1,495,0005 BR 3 BA Gourmet eat-in kitchen, Fr. doors lead from multiple rooms to private & secluded yrd.Meegan Ferrari 650.324.4456

20 PRIME ACRES, WOODSIDE $11,000,0007 BR 6.5 BA 20 prime acres adj. to the town of Atherton. Magnificent views of SF Bay & glorious hills.Steven Lessard 650.851.2666

TOP FLOOR UNIT, MENLO PARK $929,0002 BR 2 BA Unobstructed golf course views from this top floor unit in great location!Maya & Jason Sewald 650.323.7751

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995 Fictitious Name StatementBAY 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)

STRATEGIC FASHION SYSTEM FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 247336 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Strategic Fashion System, located at 45 Hallmark Circle, Menlo Park, California, 94025, San Mateo County. Is (Are) hereby registered by the follow-ing owner(s): KEVIN KRAMER 45 Hallmark Circle 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 26, 2011. (Almanac Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 2011)

PRIVATE CAPITAL ADVISORS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 247606 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Private Capital Advisors, located at 230 Golden Oak Dr., Portola Valley, CA 94028. Is (Are) hereby registered by the follow-ing owner(s): P.J. YAM & ASSOCIATES, INC. 230 Golden Oak Dr. Portola Valley, CA 94028 This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 01/01/1991. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on November 14, 2011. (Almanac Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 2011)

FRED WEBSTER ASSOCIATES, INC. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 247600 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fred Webster Associates, Inc., located at 1027 Del Norte Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County. Is (Are) hereby registered by the follow-ing owner(s): FRED WEBSTER ASSOCIATES, INC. 1027 Del Norte Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business is conducted by: A

Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 07/21/2010. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on November 14, 2011. (Almanac Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 2011)

OLIVER LUXURY REAL ESTATE OLIVER LUXURY REAL ESTATE PENINSULA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 247637 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1.) Oliver Luxury Real Estate, 2.) Oliver Luxury Real Estate Peninsula, located at 1050 Doyle Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County. Registered owner(s): MENLO PARK OLRE CORP. 1050 Doyle Street Menlo Park, CA 94025 California This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on November 15, 2011. (Almanac Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 2011)

FREE PLAY PRESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 247652 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Free Play Press, located at 226 Yale Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Is (Are) hereby registered by the follow-ing owner(s): MIKE LANZA 226 Yale Road 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 November 16, 2011. (Almanac Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 2011)

MIND IN MOVEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 247688 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mind In Movement, located at 18 Greenbrier Ct., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. Is (Are) hereby registered by the follow-ing owner(s): KATHARINE SALERA 18 Greenbrier Ct. Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on November 17, 2011. (Almanac Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 2011)

BUILDING PERFORMANCE NETWORK BPN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 247595 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1.) Building Performance Network, 2.) BPN, located at 358 Lakeview Way, Emerald Hills, CA 94062, San Mateo County. Registered owner(s): SAINT SAPHORIN CORPORATION 358 Lakeview Way Emerald Hills, CA 94062 California Corporation. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on November 14, 2011. (Almanac Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 2011)

997 All Other LegalsORDER 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

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Buddhist Perspectives

Cavalier King Charles Puppies

Dance Expressions

Deep Happiness, Day long Program

Holiday Bake Sale for Kittens!

Holiday Pet Photos with Santa!

Introduction to opera

Meditation five week class

Spring Down Horse Show

Stanford music tutoring

Wisdom Wide & Deep Book Signing

130 Classes & InstructionALLIED HEALTH CAREER training - Attend college 100% online. Job placement assistance. Computeravailable. Financial Aid if quali-fied. SCHEV certified. Call 800-481-9409. www.CenturaOnline.com (Cal-SCAN)

EARN COLLEGE DEGREE ONLINE *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 888-210-5162 www.CenturaOnline.com(Cal-SCAN)

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German language class

Instruction for Hebrew Bar and Bat Mitzvah For Affiliated and Unaffiliated George Rubin, M.A. in Hebrew/Jewish Education 650/424-1940

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

FUN, Piano/Guitar/Violin Lessons

Hope Street Music Studios In downtown Mtn. View Most instru-ments, voice All ages & levels (650)961-2192

Jazz & Pop Piano Lessons Learn how to build chords and impro-vise. Bill Susman, M.A., Stanford. (650)906-7529

Music With Toby: Voice & Violin Start today! www.tobybranz.com

Piano Lessons in your home Children and adults. Christina Conti, B.M. 15+ yrs exp. 650/493-6950

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

145 Non-Profits NeedsDONATE VEHICLE: RECEIVE $1000 Grocery Coupons. National Animal Welfare Foundation. Support NoKill Shelters, Help Homeless Pets. Free Towing, Tax Deductible, Non-Runners Accepted. 1-888-333-0477.(Cal-SCAN)

DONATE YOUR CAR truck or boat to Heritage for the Blind. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 888-902-6851. (Cal-SCAN)

DONATE YOUR CAR: Children' Cancer Fund! Help Save A Child's Life Through Research & Support! Free Vacation Package. Fast, Easy & Tax Deductible. Call 1-800-252-0615. (Cal-SCAN)

150 VolunteersConversation Partners needed

Fosterers Needed for Moffet Cats

help feed cats MV/PA

Help feed cats shorelineSafeway

Volunteer for a literacy program

152 Research Study VolunteersStanford Brain Imaging Study

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

For Sale201 Autos/Trucks/PartsCaddy 2002 DeVille - $2900

Honda 1999 Civic DX 4D Sedan - $2300

Honda 2005 Accord - $2700

Honda 2011 Civic LX Sedan - $15,900

Volkswagen 2007 Passat - $3500

202 Vehicles WantedCASH FOR CARS Any Car/Truck. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. WeCome To You! Call For Instant Offer: 1-888-420-3808 www.cash4car.com

203 BicyclesBigha bike - $2000.00

Bigha recumbent bike - $1500.00

210 Garage/Estate SalesRedwood City, Quartz St, ONGOING

Redwood City: 1228 Douglas Ave. Fri. 12/2, 11am-2pm; Sat. 12/3, 9am-1pmEND-OF-YEAR BIG RUMMAGE SALEBenefits Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital.Holiday items 50% off(south of Woodside Road bet.Broadway and Bayshore Fwy.)CASH ONLY(650)497-8332 or during sale (650)568-9840

215 Collectibles & AntiquesCustom Clothing - $varies

Holiday Sale, ANTIQUES!

230 FreebiesGarden Rocks - FREE

Viewsonic 17” CRT Monitor - FREE

245 MiscellaneousATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic testing supplies at NoCost, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 888-781-9376.(Cal-SCAN)

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Save up to 50% off your next heating bill. Advanced Portable Infrared iHeaterÂ® Heat 1000 sq. ft. forabout 5 cents an hour! Free Shipping! Call 1-888-807-5741. (Cal-SCAN)

firewood firewood oak split seasoned deliv-ered to your driveway $340.00 cord $190.00 1/2 cord call bob 7am-7pm 6503678817

Football Tickets Stanford vs. Cal and Stanford vs. Notre Dame. 2 per game. Sect. 234. Incl. parking. 650/325-7563

PLANTS & TREES FOR SALE

Puppy Pit Bulls - $125

250 Musical InstrumentsElectric Washburn Guitar BT-2 gr - $200.00

260 Sports & Exercise EquipmentFit Van Homan Bmx Bike - $450-500

Kid’sStuff

345 Tutoring/LessonsArt with Emily: Unique Lessons artwithemily.com 650-856-9571

fiatlux.com/tutor.htm Tutor: elementary to early college

French Group lesson 650-691-9863

French,Spanish Lesns. 6506919863

355 Items for Sale4 Years BOY Summer clothes$40

Avent bottles,bowls,forks,spoons

Box withBoyBabyBlankets/comforte

BOY24mon SUMMER only clothes

Jackets BOY 6mon-3 years $5

Pink BarbieJeep1998MattelRemote

Size 3T suit/tuxedo jacketReniew

Stuffed animals box full only$20

Toddler shoes Size 4-6Boy - 3

Toddler Soccer cleats size13 $5

425 Health ServicesSOCIAL SECURITY Disability Benefits. You Win or Pay Us Nothing. Contact Disability Group, Inc. Today! BBB Accredited. Call For Your FREE Book & Consultation. 877-490-6596. (Cal-SCAN)

445 Music ClassesSmall Group Choral Singing

Jobs500 Help WantedHotel Desk Clerk Relief, 1 day/week. MUST SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND ENGLISH. 650/322-7666

Pediatric Office Solo Pediatric office seeks front office help. Medical experience required.Should be comfortable with EMR and computer based scheduling. Flex time or 20-30 hours a week. Excellent interper-sonal and phone skills, as well the ability to multitask.Interested individuals should send a resume and contact information. Salary commensurate with experience and ability

560 Employment Information$$$HELP WANTED$$$ Extra Income! Assembling CD cases from Home! No Experience Necessary! Call our Live Operators Now! 1-800-405-7619 EXT 2450 http://www.easywork-greatpay.com (AAN CAN)

ADVERTISE Your Truck DRIVER JOBS in 240 California newspapers for one low cost of $550. Your 25word classified ad reaches over 6 mil-lion+ Californians. Free brochure call Elizabeth (916)288-6019. (Cal-SCAN)

ATTN: COMPUTER WORK Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 Part Time to $7,500/mo. Full Time. Training provided. www.workservices4.com (Cal-SCAN)

DRIVER - STABLE CAREER No Experience Needed! Sign On Bonuses Available! Top Industry pay & quality training. 100% Paid CDL Training. 1-800-326-2778. www.JoinCRST.com (Cal-SCAN)

Drivers/CDL Training CAREER CENTRAL. No MONEY Down. CDL Training. Work for us or let us work for you! Unbeatable Career Opportunities. *Trainee *Company Driver *Lease Operator Earn up to $51k *LeaseTrainers Earn up to $80k 1-877-369-7126. www.CentralDrivingJobs.net (Cal-SCAN)

Movie Extras People needed now to stand in the background for a major film Earn up to $300 per day. Exp not REQ. CALL NOW AND SPEAK TO A LIVE PERSON 877-824-7260

Need 13 GOOD DRIVERS Top 5% Pay & 401K. 2 Months CDL Class A Driving Experience. 1-877-258-8782. www.MeltonTruck.com (Cal-SCAN)

OVER 18? A can't miss LIMITED OPPORTUNITY to travel with a successful busi-ness group. Paid Training.Transportation/lodging provided. Unlimited Income Potential. Call 1-877-646-5050. (Cal-SCAN)

Paid In Advance! Make $1,000 a Week mailing brochures from home! Guaranteed Income! FREE Supplies! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.homemailerprogram.net (AAN CAN)

TRUCK DRIVERS: Will provide CDL training. Part-time driving job with full-time benefits. Get paid to train inthe California Army National Guard. www.NationaIGuard.com/Truck or 1-800-Go-Guard. (Cal-SCAN)

HomeServices

710 CarpentryCabinetry-Individual Designs Precise, 3-D Computer Modeling: Mantels * Bookcases * Workplaces * Wall Units * Window Seats.Ned Hollis, 650/856-9475

715 Cleaning ServicesBCG MORALES CLEANING SERVICES

Stripping & Wax. House ears Exp.

650-888-2629www.bcgmorales.com

CLEANING SERVICES

lic#051308

Window W W

CALL US TODAY!

(650)444-1399

Elsa’s Cleaning Service Homes, apartments, condos. 20+ yrs. exp. Good refs. $15/hour. Elsa, 650/208-0162; 650/568-3477

Family House Service Weekly or bi-weekly green cleaning. Comm’l., residential, apts. Honest, reliable, family owned. Refs. Sam, 650/315-6681.

Holiday Cleaning by Tere. Houses * Apartments * Offices. Genl. cleaning, laundry, ironing, comml./res. Excel. refs. Lic. #40577. 650/281-8637

Maribel Hernandez

Olga’s Housecleaning Res./Com. Wkly/mo. Low Rates. Local Refs. 25 years Exp. & Friendly. I love My Job! Ins. (650)380-1406

OrkopinaHousecleaning“The BEST Service for You”

Bonded Since 1985 Insured

Trustworthy DetailedLaundry, LinensW W Blinds

Clean-upWash

Work(650)962-1536- Lic. 020624www.orkopinabestcleaningservice.com

Socorro’s Cleaning Service Full housecleaning, laundry. San Carlos to MV. 650/465-3765

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

FOGSTER.COM

To place a Classified ad inThe Almanac,

The Palo Alto Weekly or The Mountain View Voice

call 326-8216 or at fogster.com

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

J. L. GARDENING SERVICE

25 Years of Exp.

650-520-9097www.JLGARDENING.COM

ConsultDr Spray Irrigation

MaintenanceLa Roc GardensEdib Gardens VBoxes

Jody HorstArtist

856-9648

Lic. #725080

LANDA’S GARDENING & LANDSCAPING *Yard Maintenance*New Lawns*Clean Ups*Tree Trimming*Wood Fences* Power Washing. 17 years experience. Senior Discount 650-576-6242

Leo Garcia Landscape/Maintenance Lawn and irrig. install, clean-ups. Res. and comml. maint. Free Est. Lic. 823699. 650/369-1477.

Mario’s Gardening Maintenance, clean-ups. Free est. 650/365-6955; 995-3822

(408) 945-0500Lic. #692142 Panlandscape.com

Since 1985

R.G. Landscape Yard clean-ups, maintenance, instal-lations. Call Reno for free est. 650/468-8859

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE TRIMMING/ PRUNING, TREE SERVICE, STUMP GRINDING, CLEAN UPS, AERATION, IRRIGATION, ROTOTILLING. ROGER: 650.776.8666

751 General Contracting

NOTICE TO READERS It is illegal for an unlicensed person to perform contracting work on any project val-ued at $500.00 or more in labor and materials. State law also requires that contractors include their license numbers on all advertising. Check your contractor’s status at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB (2752). Unlicensed persons taking jobs that total less than $500.00 must state in their advertise-ments that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

Since1990!

GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS

650-322-7930PL/PD STATE LIC# 608358

www.cjtigheconstruction.com

757 Handyman/Repairs

AAA HANDYMANAND MORE

Repair

Lic.# 468963 Since 1976 Licensed & Insured

650-222-2517

30 Years Experience

Complete Home Repair Maintenancemodelin Professional Painting

Carpentr Plumbing ElectricalCustom Cabine Design Deck ence

An Much More

650.529.1662 3. 27

ABLE HANDYMAN FRED

HANDY “Ed” MAN

FREE ESTIMA

E D R O D R I G U E Z(650)465-9163 (650)570-5274

Keane Construction Specializing in Home Repairs Kitchens, Bathrooms, Stucco, Dry Rot & Masonry and more! 650-430-3469 Lic.#743748

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

759 Haulinga 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

SHMOOVERMOOVERS

LICENSE CAL. T-118304

Serving the Peninsula since 1975/Owner-Operated!

327-5493771 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, pavers, 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, 1 BR/1 BA - $1450

Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $2,295/mo

Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $1,595/mo

Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $700/12day

Sunnyvale - $1,795/mo

Sunnyvale, 2 BR/2 BA - $1,895/mo

803 DuplexPalo Alto, 2 BR/2 BA Beautiful front duplex, within walking dis-tance of Stanford University & Palo Alto shopping. 2 bed/2 bath with off street parking. No pets/no smoking. $2200/mo. Contact Al at 650 328 0745 or Tricia 408 253 5004

805 Homes for RentBeautiful Midtown Duplex Home In The Heart Of Palo Alto.2+br/2.5ba , 2 BR/2.5 BA - $3250

RWC: Woodside Plaza 3 BR, 1 BA, 2 car garage, big yard.$2,200/mo. 650.967.1108 or 510.728.7661

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

PA: Furn. Room Furn. RM quiet Palo Alto neighborhood. Priv. bath entrance, shared cooking. No Smoking or pets. 6 month lease. $625/mo 650-493-3747

820 Home ExchangesARCHITECT - CUSTOM HOME DESIGN

Palo Alto Architect

Home Exchange Wanted

825 Homes/Condos for Sale

East Palo Alto 2589 Emmett Way. $335K. OWNER FINANCE! FHA OK! Complete remodel! 650-619-6384

Redwood City, 2 BR/1 BA - $399600

855 Real Estate ServicesPebble Beach & Carmel Homes Considering a second home in PEBBLE BEACH or CARMEL? Start your search at www.AdamMoniz.com

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)

Trustee Sale No. 752379CA Loan No. 3018537443 Title Order No. 110430529-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-06-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12-21-2011 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12-13-2007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2007-175258, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of SAN MATEO County, California, executed by: EVANGELINE L. MESA, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HERSOLE AND SEPERATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bid-der for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE MARSHALL STREET ENTRANCE TO THE HALL OF JUSTICE AND RECORDS, 400 COUNTY CENTER, REDWOOD CITY, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $697,301.40 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 125 RIDGE ROAD WOODSIDE, CA 94062 APN Number: 067-184-230-0 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liabil-ity for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designa-tion, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 11-28-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee MARCO RIVERA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P898452 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0085045 Title Order No. 11-0068148 Investor/Insurer No. 114049639 APN No. 079-181-240

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ANDREW CHARLES TEMKIN, ELIZABETH MAHON TEMKIN HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, dated 09/23/2005 and recorded 9/29/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-169931, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Mateo County, State of California, will sell on 12/21/2011 at 1:00PM, At the Marshall Street entrance to the Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94061 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 166 CRESCENT AVENUE, PORTOLA VALLEY, CA, 94028. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,389,806.43. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebt-edness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts cre-ated by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/26/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to col-lect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4126346 11/30/2011, 12/07/2011, 12/14/2011 Almanac

Trustee Sale No. 253697CA Loan No. 3010242711 Title Order No. 943627 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-03-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12-21-2011 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 07-11-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2006-102904, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of SAN MATEO County, California, executed by: GERALD W KEARBY AND, MONIQUE L WALDRON HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan associa-tion, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trust-ee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but with-out covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place

of Sale: AT THE MARSHALL STREET ENTRANCE TO THE HALL OF JUSTICE AND RECORDS, 400 COUNTY CENTER, REDWOOD CITY, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,180,785.23 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real prop-erty: 530 WURR RD LOMA MAR, CA 94021 APN Number: 084-040-050-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common des-ignation, if any, shown herein. The prop-erty heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 11-23-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee RIKKI JACOBS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P896293 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/2011 Almanac

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Case No.: CIV509778 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CAREN KAMMEYER ON BEHALF OF HALEY JOANNE SELLERS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: HALEY JOANNE SELLERS to HALEY JOANNE KAMMEYER. 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, Room B, 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 16, 2011 /s/ Beth Labson Freeman JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (The Almanac Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 2011)

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