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Finally, it is quite a statistical stretch to use the story of “Million Dollar Mur-ray” to predict the future cost of each chronically homeless person in Marin County. Marin is not New York and let us give our county Health and Human Services staff, our hospital administra-tors, our police force and our social service agencies more credit than that; we see these agencies working diligently every day to ensure that people are helped as expeditiously and cost effec-tively as possible.

We look forward to watching Housing First progress and analyzing its results. But we refuse to do it on the backs of thousands of homeless people in Marin who do not need this program but who do need our assistance, our compassion and yes, our funding, too.

Steven R. Boyer, executive director, St. Vincent de Paul Society

of Marin County

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Larry Flynt’s, One Nation Under Sex. San Francisco Public Library has fi ve cop-ies now in circulation with 12 more on or-der and 31 reserves in line. Marin County Library system: 0 with none showing in the catalog as being on order.

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A double-D standard, indeedIf US Airways made someone get off

the plane because his pants were too low and his underwear was showing—how about all those women out in public fl ash-ing their fake [breasts] in their low-cut clothing? Oh wait... it’s MEN who make the laws and they don’t want to see “male underwear”; but fake [breasts] all over are just fi ne.

Marcia Blackman, San Rafael

Stop vilifying us, you commies!I’m not sure what Bill Noble’s intent

was in submitting his letter [“The Great Mouse Invective,” June 17] regarding using rodenticide to eradicate house mice on the Farallon Islands. He writes, “Mindless at-tack is spreading into much of our public dialogue.” I agree. But the author’s letter engages in just such behavior by mind-lessly stereotyping and ridiculing what he refers to as “the extreme right in our coun-try.” First of all, it’s not clear what politics has to do with getting rid of some pesky mice. Second, labeling, vilifying and ste-reotyping those with whom he disagrees pours gasoline on an already raging mind-less attack on conservatives of all stripes, my being one, that I don’t appreciate and fi nd offensive and unconstructive. A bal-anced study of government reveals that the extreme right consists of those who favor no government, or anarchy. The extreme left (aka progressives, aka Marxists/com-munists, fascists and dictatorships) favor big government control and intrusion into every aspect of citizens’ lives using coercive force, endless propaganda and

mind control techniques. And somehow, those beliefs are not viewed as “extreme”? What am I missing here? Did someone change the defi nition of “extreme” on me when I wasn’t looking? By whose author-ity? Does such labeling and stereotyping facilitate civil discussion and debate in the public square or denigrate it? We all know the answer. It’s time we stop vilifying those with whom we disagree and start asking questions and defi ning terms with a genu-ine intent to understand and perhaps learn from one another. Anything less is simply foolish and accomplishes nothing positive.

David Curtis, Mill Valley

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and mind control techniques.” To begin with, fascism throughout history has almost always been associated with right-wing governments. And the concepts of dictator-ships, coercive force, propaganda and mind control have, sadly and all too often, found a home on both sides of the political spec-trum. However, we do agree with you that it’s time to “stop vilifying those with whom we disagree.” Anything less, as you point out, is simply foolish.

The 90 percent solution The St. Vincent de Paul Society of

Marin County supports Diane Linn’s position that Housing First is a promis-ing pilot program for the 10 percent of homeless people deemed “chronically homeless” in Marin [“Putting the ‘Home’ in Homeless,” June 17]. But we take is-sue with using the potential merits of Housing First to discredit the legitimate benefi ts of emergency shelter in Marin for the “other 90 percent”—people experiencing homelessness who are not “chronically homeless.”

First, let us not jump the gun by promoting a program with anecdotal evidence and confi rmation bias statistics. The Pacifi c Sun article cited a HUD study as evidence that it is cheaper to house chronically homeless people than to put them in shelters. But it neglected to note that cities in this study, like Houston, house families in two bedroom apart-ments that rent for $743 a month. This same apartment would cost $1,760 per month in Marin, drastically skewing all of the “cost savings” analysis touted in the article. The article also failed to mention a key fi nding of that study: Overnight stays at an emergency shelter for individuals have the lowest daily costs. Instead of divulging this fi nding in the article, we read [Diane Linn’s] claim that emergency shelter is “a waste of money” for Marin County. We disagree.

We believe emergency shelter in Marin is a human right for the recently unem-ployed, the recently evicted, those escap-ing domestic abuse and many others. How many of us are one layoff away from being in the same boat? These homeless individuals do not require a lifetime of taxpayer support like the Housing First program; they need emergency shelter


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questioning teens Read the full story here p...

What is worse: animal abuse or child abuse? The other day as I rode my bike through my

Novato neighborhood, I spotted a commotion in a neighbor’s yard. The very angry mother

of a young boy-- about 4 or 5 years old--was ...

Huffman OK with Chiang withholding pay “Let me emphasize that my objective is to

pass the best budget possible for California, and it has nothing to do with getting paid,”

Huffman said in a statement following Gov....,

Fascism managed to take the vilest components of multiple political ideologies and mold them into one truly hideous philosophy. The British Blackshirts, above.

Flynt ain’t got nothin’ on the Marquis—several of whose libertine manifestos are available through the Marin County Library, for those so inclined.


Cushing N. Dolbeare was an early adopter.

In 1974, she founded the Ad Hoc Low Income Housing Coalition as a re-sponse to the Nixon administration placing a moratorium on federal housing programs. The organization eventually merged with the National Low Income Housing Coalition, and Dolbeare maintained her belief in the power of “empirical-based advocacy.” That’s the way Danilo Pelletiere, research director and chief economist at the Housing Coalition based in Washington, D.C., describes her method.

“The story goes, she was one of the fi rst people to get a home computer. She put it in her garage, and she had a string tied between her computer and the window of the woman who lived next door to her who worked for the census department.” They would start a computer job during the night, like a database search, and “whenever it was done, like at 2am, Dolbeare would pull the string that would ring a bell in the bedroom next door.” That signaled it was time to help Dolbeare set up the computer for the next task.

“She was always very involved with the data,” says Pelletiere. “She also was very involved in trying to get people to understand what was going on, and she developed the idea of the housing wage.” That is the core idea in Out of Reach, a series of reports that look at the affordability of rental housing in the United States.

It’s not a pretty picture, especially in Marin. According to an Out of Reach report released in June, Marin County tops the list of least af-fordable rental markets in the country. More than 60 percent of renters in Marin cannot meet an affordability index for housing, put-ting them in an at-risk category for economic hardship. The Bay Area as a whole is the least affordable metropolitan area in the country. San Francisco and San Mateo tie Marin as the country’s least affordable counties. Santa Cruz County is a close runner-up. Live Local Marin, the initiative aimed at helping more people live near their work, helped distribute the report. The Non-Profi t Housing Associa-tion of Northern California and Greenbelt Alliance also are lead agencies in spreading the word about the consequences of unaffordable rental housing. In addition to the dim rental affordability picture in Marin and the Bay Area, the state is faring just as poorly, notes Live Local member Robert Hickey, who also is program manager for the Non-Profi t Hous-ing Association. Only one state, Hawaii, has a worse affordability index.

The raw statistics are daunting. A Marin worker needs to earn $35.25 an hour, or more than $73,000 a year, to afford a local average rent of $1,833 for a typical two-bedroom unit. That’s nearly twice the national average and 126 percent of the typical Marin renter’s annual household income of $58,000. (The median household income in

Bike bedlam in Fairfax Lock up those velocipedes, Ross Valley cyclists, a pair of bike ban-

dits is on the loose! The Fairfax Police Department is reporting a rash of bicycle thefts in Fairfax

this week.

Three high-end bikes have been stolen, according to officials at the Marin County Bicycle

Coalition, and a fourth theft was thwarted while the thieves were carrying out their nefarious

Mongoose machinations. All three pilfered bikes were of the high-end variety, at $3,000 or

more.

According to police, the thefts all took place in high-visibility public locations: at the Good

Earth, in front of the Hummingbird Cafe and from Fairfax Cyclery; the interrupted theft was

across from Iron Springs Pub and Brewery. The bike stolen at the Hummingbird Cafe was

locked with a cable lock and the thieves still were able to remove it.

Witnesses gave police similar descriptions of the thieves: two Caucasian males, one bald.

From all indications, say police officials, these are professionals who know bikes and are choos-

ing the most expensive to steal, and have the knowledge and tools to remove a lock.

To better protect against bike thieves, the Bicycle Coalition suggests all cyclists securely lock

their bikes whenever they are unattended, even for just a few minutes. A U-lock is the most

secure. Adds the MCBC: “And even if you’ve locked your bike, you should still try to keep an eye

on it if you can.”

Anyone with info on the Fairfax bike bandits, please call the Fairfax Police Department at

415/453-5330.—Jason Walsh

Solomon reports Woolsey windfall The day after Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey

announced that she will not run for re-election, representatives from Norman Solomon’s cam-

paign for Congress said he received $11,579 in contributions from 133 individuals.

“This is a reflection of the grassroots nature of our support,” Solomon said. “We can win

because this campaign is growing from the ground up.” He said that nearly 300 people in the

North Bay have already signed up as volunteers for the campaign. Previously he reported more

than $100,000 has been donated to his campaign.

Democrat Woolsey, 73, announced her retirement on Monday. Well known writer and pro-

gressive Solomon, 59, of Inverness Park, announced last April that he would seek her congres-

sional seat if she decided to retire.—Julie Vader

Lithium may help Parkinson’s, says Buck Institute “I’m so happy ‘cause today I

found my friend,” sang Nirvana in their hit “Lithium.” Well, researchers at the Buck Institute for

Research on Aging think they may have found a friend in the bipolar-treatment drug as well,

after a two-year study showed encouraging results that lithium may slow brain deteriora-

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1. According to a recent pothole report by the Bay Area’s Metropoli-tan Transportation Commission, what city was ranked worst in Marin in terms of quality and upkeep of roads and streets?2. By what name did the ancient Romans refer to the moon?3. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Wind-sor is better known to the world by what name?4. What popular TV competition is often referred to as DWTS? 5. The name of what liquid refresh-ment means “little water” in Rus-sian?6. Pictured, right: Name these cities.7. What 1985 film with a color in the title received 11 Academy Award nominations but did not win any Oscars?8. What body of water separates England and Ireland? 9. What are their first names of the literary Bronte sisters?

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Some companies ask em-ployees to turn off unused lights and others buy hybrid vehicles for their sales team. Every little bit helps our planet. But Fire-man’s Fund Insurance Company, headquartered in Novato, de-cided to make a big difference by employing emerging technology.

Recently installing six Bloom boxes, pur-chased from Bloom Energy in Sunnyvale, Fireman’s Fund now relies on fuel cells for most of its electricity. Simply put, the boxes generate electricity without burning fossil fuel. Not only has Fireman’s Fund significantly cut its electric bills, it will also receive state and federal tax incentives to help defray the $5 million price tag for the boxes. With a 15 percent reduction in its carbon footprint as a bonus, the company is taking big steps to keep Marin clean and green. Thanks, Fireman’s Fund.

Lesli L. and her friend brought their kids to play on the plaza in downtown Mill Valley. A boy, younger than 2, wandered over to the group and climbed into their play car. The toddler’s mother, walking around the plaza with a cell phone attached to her ear, com-pletely ignored him. Later, a dog bounded over to Lesli’s brood, grabbing food from one of the kids. The pooch belonged to the same inattentive woman, who, unbeliev-ably, retrieved the dog and left her child behind. Eventually, Lesli interrupted the woman, explaining that the little boy asked for “mama.” Continuing her call, the woman shooed her son toward another unsuspecting family. Rude behavior is a Zero, but we also think there’s a better way to find qualified baby sitters. Cell Phone Mom, we hope you figure it out soon.

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tion that results from Parkinson’s disease.

The Novato-based institute conducted its lithium research on mice and found, according

to a Buck report, that the drug “profoundly” prevents toxic proteins and cell loss brought on by

Parkinson’s.

Parkinson’s is a degenerative disease affecting motor coordination—famously battled

by actor Michael J. Fox, who retired from acting a decade ago after revealing he’d been diag-

nosed with Parkinson’s in 1991. There is no known cure and sufferers over the years lose con-

trol of movement, sometimes appearing to shake. It can also affect mood, cognition and sleep.

Buck researchers are cautiously hopeful success in lithium’s treatment of Parkinson’s could

extend to other neurological disorders such as Lou Gehrig’s disease, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s

and more. More than 1 million people in the U.S. currently suffer from Parkinson’s.

Lithium is a highly toxic element, but has been called the “gold standard” in treatment of

bipolar disease, as well as depression and other schizoaffective disorders.—JW

Marin not ‘ready’ in event of disaster, says grand jury Always be prepared, con-

cludes the Marin County Civil Grand Jury in its latest report on county disaster preparedness.

In the event of a major disaster, such as the “big one” earthquake, most Marin residents would

likely be without emergency-response assistance for the first three to seven days, the grand

jury says in its report released June 24, “Disaster Preparedness in Marin: Are You Ready?”

An investigation into Marin’s disaster preparedness was launched by the grand jury in the

wake of the Australian floods, tornados through the U.S., the Japanese earthquake and tsu-

nami and other recent horrors in Chile, Haiti and New Zealand. Its findings: The ability of public

safety personnel to respond quickly to assist residents is “severely compromised” and that

“complacency [by residents] is not a plan.”

The grand jury found that 70 to 80 percent of Marin’s “first responders”—firefighters, police

and paramedics—reside outside of the county, some as far away as Kern, Sutter, Nevada and

Butte counties. Plus, only 30 to 33 percent of first responders are on duty at any given time,

meaning there are not enough personnel to aid all residents for a period between three to

seven days following a disaster.

To be better prepared, the grand jury recommends that residents take advantage of train-

ing by Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)—which train neighborhood volun-

teers to augment the work of first responders—and Get Ready Marin, the two-hour program

offered through local fire departments that assist residents in preparing a “shelter in place.”

The report called the city of Mill Valley’s disaster preparation a “model that other cities and

towns might emulate.” The grand jury also credited the town of Tiburon, which originally

developed the Get Ready Marin program in the wake of 9/11.

“When a disaster occurs,” concludes the report, “Marin residents must realize they will be on

their own until first responders arrive.”

Recommendations by the grand jury include: The County Office of Emergency Services

create an electronic database to track OES training required of managers and staff; that the

county OES take over the management of CERT in 2012 and fund the program annually; and

that the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff’s department “ensure that programs for disaster

preparedness are given the highest priority.”—JW

Larkspur roads hitting the skids, says MTC report That rattle-rattle-clunk you’re

hearing as you drive through Marin may indicate a damaged front axle, or it may mean some-

thing else entirely: Welcome to Larkspur!

The picturesque central Marin town was named by the Metropolitan Transportation Com-

mission as having among the poorest roads in the Bay Area in the latest “Pothole Report,” a

study issued by the MTC that looks at local jurisdictions’ pavement management, and ranks

towns and county-maintained areas according to a “pavement condition index.” Out of 109

ranked jurisdictions, Larkspur finished 107, having better roads, according to the commission,

than last-place finishers Rio Vista and unincorporated Sonoma County.

The study looked at a town’s “total lane miles” and ranked it annually from 2006 to 2010 on

a scale of 1 to 100.

Marin County-maintained roads fared only slightly better than Larkspur, as the 104th

ranked jurisdiction; San Anselmo needs a bit of work, too, according to the MTC, which ranked

it 100th—in its “at risk” division.

Not surprisingly, the traffic-free streets of Belvedere are Marin’s jewels in the concrete

crown—ranking second on the list, bested only by Brentwood in Contra Costa County. In

“good” condition are San Rafael, Novato, Corte Madera and Tiburon. Fairfax, Ross, Sausalito and

Mill Valley were deemed in “fair” condition by the study.

In its 2000 Pothole Report, the MTC advised an “activist approach” to municipalities’ road

maintenance, stressing that “early intervention is key.” According to the MTC, pavements

deteriorate only 40 percent in quality in the first 75 percent of their life—but the deterioration

accelerates rapidly to another 40 percent in only the next 12 percent of a pavement’s life.

A “fix the worst first” is the least effective strategy employed by jurisdictions—yet it’s the

most common approach, says the report.—JW

Marin is about $90,000 a year.)Dolbeare’s affordability index combines

the cost of rent and utilities. According to federal guidelines, households should pay 30 percent or less of their income for housing. Spending in excess of that index creates a hardship, and for some, economic catastro-phe. When 60 percent of a rental population falls in that precarious position, the effects ripple through a community.

The affordability index results “mean cur-rent Marin renters and workers are forced to make bad choices,” says Dianne Spaulding, executive director at the Non-Profi t Housing Association. “It [can leave] little or nothing in paychecks for healthcare, education or savings.” Rental housing above the economic reach of 60 percent of a rental population drives people to the north, into Sonoma County, which exacerbates commuter traffi c. “This report provides new evidence that we need more safe, affordable rental choices in Marin,” says Spaulding.

As in Marin, the squeeze on renters is evident across the country, although the situation is starker here. According to the Out of Reach report, the number of renters paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing reached 18.5 million nation-ally in 2009—52 percent of all renters in the country. A decade ago, only 40 percent were in the over-30 percent category. “Half of the increase in the number of cost-burdened renters since 2000 occurred between 2007 and 2009, with an increase of 1.7 million cost-burdened renters in just two years.”

That increase corresponds to the economic crash, the worst since the Great Depression. The number of foreclosures shot up across the country, and Marin has not been im-mune. A substantial number of families that face foreclosure end up fi nding rental units; and that displacement helps sustain high rental prices. It also contributes to putting an even greater strain on moderate- and low-income families who must compete for rental units with the displaced families moving from single-family homes. That strain is espe-cially evident in places like Marin that stick to no-growth policies and a general refusal to increase housing densities, especially rental-housing densities. “The increased demand drives up rents since the current supply of affordable rental homes has remained static,” says Spaulding.

The pushback in Marin communities when affordable rentals are proposed is widespread and is often due to the fear of very-low income residents fl ooding into a town, bringing crime and a sense of what can be called “the other” impinging on a way of life. Spaulding says that attitude can create unintended negative consequences. “It means Marin’s longtime residents and its essential workers, such as paramedics, kindergarten teachers and childcare workers, are being squeezed out even farther.”

When 60 percent of a rental popula-tion cannot meet the federal affordability index, the problem obviously extends into

the middle class, beyond the stereotypical perception of very-low-income residents in subsidized housing.

The solution, says Jeremy Madsen, ex-ecutive director of Greenbelt Alliance, is to provide a range of housing choices, preferably near jobs. That’s a planning strategy “each city and town can make... in their blueprints for growth. Live locally is a boon for the economy, too: Workers who once drove their dollars home to another county will spend them in Marin.”

The data in the Out of Reach report cor-roborate a 2008 Marin housing sustainability study that found the lack of affordable hous-ing “is among the biggest challenges facing middle- and low-income families in Marin.” Some people oppose building more afford-able housing in their communities because it would increase density above what they deem as acceptable levels. But they might be surprised at the people they’re freezing out: healthcare workers, public safety employees and teachers. A Marin preschool teacher earning an average salary would need to work two jobs to afford a two-bedroom apartment. A minimum wage earner would need to hold three jobs to afford even a studio apartment.

Nancy Kutcher exemplifi es the positive effects of a rational affordable-housing policy. In 1986, she was a newly single mother living in an apartment in Mill Valley. Her landlord sold the building, leaving Kutcher with the diffi cult task of fi nding a new affordable place. She read about Pickleweed, the new affordable housing in town. Kutcher says several hundred applicants turned up for 32 units—and she was among the lucky.

Pickleweed Apartments opened thanks to the cooperation of the city, which contrib-uted land; Bridge Housing, which manages the property; and tax-exempt funds from the Buck Trust (which established the Marin Community Foundation). Pickleweed has won a Gold Nugget Best of the West award and an Urban Land Institute Award for Excellence. The project is a perfect example of how municipal cooperation and responsible ongoing management can create a successful affordable housing project.

Kutcher says she remembers watching the project under construction on the shore of Richardson Bay, eager for the day she could move in with her 2-year-old daughter. And move in she did, along with families that included fi ve other girls her daughter’s age. The kids formed lifelong relationships.

After receiving a housing subsidy so she could move into Pickleweed, Kutcher went back to school at College of Marin. While there, she worked in the media lab. She even-tually went on to attend San Francisco State. She ended up back at the College of Marin at the Media Center, which she now runs. But even with that position, the pay is insuffi cient to compete in the Marin rental market with-out some subsidy. “Every year, you have to qualify.” But it’s a small price to pay to main-tain affordability for her Pickleweed unit.

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Pelletiere says his organization, the Low In-come Housing Coalition, receives many calls for assistance, as do the local organizations that help families straining to meet the hous-ing sustainability index. “The room for error is so minimal. If you ask people can they afford housing, they say yes, and they’re pretty proud of that. But the problem is that they have little left over to afford other things. They’re going to the food pantry. They have no insurance. Those sorts of things.” That’s why something goes wrong, “there are no extra expenses to cut out to pay for emergencies.”

The latest report of homelessness in Marin—conducted every two years in January—found that federal stimulus money had helped reduce the number of homeless people from 1,770 in the last count to 1,220 in the one-day count this year, but the number of “precariously housed” increased 35 percent to 4,103. And those numbers could be even larger because counting the population of homeless and precariously housed is an inexact science.

“It’s alarming,” Hickey says, “given that Marin is producing so few new rental

properties. This is only going to get worse.” He and others watching demographics note the increasing percentage of the county’s older population, which puts more pressure on the need for affordable rental. “We have the old folks coming,” says Pelletiere, “and although many of them are going to stay in their homes, the ones who don’t are going to become renters.” And they are going to need medical care and services from people who will need affordable housing. Another demo-graphic shift under way is the “echo boom”: Young people in their 20s are moving out of their parents’ homes, or trying to. They need affordable housing, and that probably means rentals. But when a county is dedicated to no growth, where are the new rentals to accom-modate the population shift?

To remain vital, a community must pro-mote a heterogeneous population in terms of age and socioeconomic status, say social researchers like Pelletiere. That doesn’t mean building “miles and miles of public housing,” he says, but it does mean looking at long-term projections and planning beyond the single-family residence paradigm.

Pelletiere asks a simple question with com-plicated permutations: Don’t we need to think about rental polices that work for the greater good of the community? Contact the writer at [email protected].

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PETALUMA — Rep. Lynn Woolsey an-nounced her retirement from Congress in her Petaluma backyard Monday at a gathering with family, friends, supporters and contend-ers for her seat.

The announcement followed months of speculation that the 73-year-old Petaluma Democrat, a leader in the Congressional Progressive Caucus and a leading critic of U.S. military intervention, would step down when she finishes her 10th term next year.

Woolsey spoke from a podium set up on the back deck of her B Street home. “As much as we’ve accomplished, of course there are mountains still to be climbed, challenges still to be met,” she said. “But I will turn 75 years old just before the next Election Day, and after two decades of service to this wonderful district, it will be time for me to move on.”

“Don’t go,” shouted one of more than 100 supporters attending the send-off.

“I leave it to all of you, the people of the 6th District, to decide who should take up the mantel and continue this important work,” Woolsey said.

“We love you, Lynn,” another supporter screamed.

At a brief news conference following the speech, Woolsey said she would not endorse a possible Democratic successor. “I won’t be endorsing because they all supported me,” she said.

Assemblyman Jared Huffman and West Marin anti-war author Norman Solomon have both declared their candidacy. Susan Adams, Marin County supervisor, filed pa-perwork late last month to form a campaign committee. On Monday, she said she wanted to gauge how much support she could muster as well as the final lines for the soon-to-be-redrawn district before finalizing her decision.

Huffman, Solomon and Adams all at-tended Woolsey’s wine-and-cheese garden-party farewell.

Woolsey cited as her most important ac-complishments twice saving the Two Rock

Coast Guard base from closure, authorizing legislation to launch a school breakfast pilot program in Santa Rosa, closing Hamilton Air Force Base and protecting wetlands at a former naval facility now known as the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

“With you by my side, with your support allowing me to speak strong, fight hard, we made a powerful difference,” Woolsey told her fans. She said she was proudest of convincing other members of Congress the U.S. needed to accelerate withdrawal of troops from Iraq.

“Nothing has animated me more than op-position to the wars that our country has been fighting for the last 10 years,” she said. “They are a moral blight on our country, and I was not afraid to say so because of you.

“Because of your support, I was the first member of Congress to call for our troops to be brought home, and not a day has gone by that I haven’t pressed this point. I was the first to force a vote on ending the war in Iraq, and I would not keep quiet even when the leaders of my party might have preferred that I did. But the thing is, I don’t work for them. I work for you.”

Last week, Woolsey criticized President Obama’s plans for pulling troops out of Af-ghanistan as “a profound disappointment.”

“It is long past time that we bring our troops—all of our troops—safely home,” she said.

On Monday, Rep. Barbara Lee, an Oakland Democrat, praised Woolsey before turning the microphone over to the congresswoman she called her sister and a fellow “warrior for peace and justice.” Lee credited Woolsey with hastening the United States’ withdrawal from Iraq.

Woolsey and Lee co-chaired the Out of Iraq Caucus in 2007.

Lee said Woolsey convinced her to speak openly about having been a single mother living on welfare. “She gave me the courage to talk about that publicly within the context of my work,” Lee said. “She really convinced me

it’s OK when we’re trying to fight against cuts to food stamps.

“If there is any woman in Congress who exemplifies what family values are about, it’s Lynn Woolsey.”

Woolsey was the first member of the U.S. House of Representatives to identify herself as a welfare mother. She spent three years living on Aid to Families with Dependent Chil-dren as a divorced mother with three young children. “I know what it is like to lie awake at night and worry about not having any health insurance,” Woolsey wrote in a 1994 New York Times editorial. “I know how hard it is to find good childcare—I had 13 different baby sitters in one year. I know what it is like to choose between paying the rent and buying new shoes.”

She went on to serve eight years as a coun-cilwoman for the city of Petaluma. In 1992, when Barbara Boxer gave up her seat in the House of Representatives to run for the U.S. Senate, Woolsey ran against Dr. Bill Filante. The former assemblyman was diagnosed with brain cancer during the campaign and died the month after the election. Woolsey got swept up in the year of the woman, surprised the pundits and won.

On Monday, Woolsey waxed nostalgic about her first congressional race. Friends on the Sonoma County Commission on the Sta-

tus of Women supported her run. “We never win,” they told her, “but we’ll have fun.”

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the House Democratic leader from San Francisco, paid tribute to Woolsey in a prepared statement. “She turned her poignant personal story into power: always working on behalf of America’s work-ing families and especially children,” she said. “Congresswoman Woolsey has been an eloquent advocate for our troops and for bringing them home safely from war. And she has used her voice to speak for those with no voice—at home and around the world.”

Woolsey’s district includes all of Marin and most of Sonoma County. A plan to redraw the district would substantially change it borders. A draft map shows a coastal district running from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border but cutting out Santa Rosa. Woolsey called the plan “ridiculous.”

Asked about her retirement plans, Woolsey said she would remain an anti-war advocate but looks forward to being rooted in her Petaluma home instead of constantly flying cross-country. “I want to be home more,” she said. “I want to be off those airplanes.”

“It’ll be hard to slow down. I want to learn to sit, not rock in my rocking chair, but sit.”

Contact Ronnie Cohen at [email protected].

The 10-term congresswoman said it’s time to move on—but not in an airplane—and refused to endorse a successor.

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What do you do with a kid who simply won’t ride a bike? Doesn’t know how, doesn’t want to?

The ability to say “no” is one way kids gain control (nagging is a more common one) from grown-ups. If cycling is a hot button issue, it will probably be tested. This is where a friendly, unrelated adult can help work around the hurdles.

As a seasoned bicycle instructor before it was considered a job (“everybody knows how to ride”), I was invited to design the bicycle skills used in the Safe Routes to Schools program. Marin is lucky to have a funded agency that can work within the schools; maybe some day, cycling instruc-tion will be part of public school curricu-lum—if physical education in schools can survive.

During the two years I served at Safe Routes, most fourth-graders in the county enjoyed a single-day rodeo-style event with obstacle courses, videos and enthusiastic personal instruction. I witnessed a range of know-how in 10-year-olds from competi-tive BMXers to a tiny fraction who seemed to say “not me.”

That minority was easy to spot: While the I-Ride-a-Lots scooted around popping wheelies (I still can’t ) and others were surg-ing forward to get the loaner bikes being rolled out, these kids were hanging back.

Amid the hubbub, I’d grab a smallish bike and discreetly inquire if they’d like

to learn over there behind the handball courts? Nearly all agreed. I might pop off the pedals, to eliminate shin-scrapes. Some-times it was a few kids, other times, a single one. They all got my custom “ride softly” technique.

Sometimes they’ll share, other times one simply extrapolates. Athletic parents may expect—or maybe hope—the child will love it automatically. Maybe a bad crash (as perceived by the child), or even the emotional impact of a parent’s injury and hospital trip.

It might even be self-protection: Some children might not be developmentally ready. And of course, there are parents like my friend Lenore S., who was an avid rider in her 20s, became an M.D. and had two boys. When I visited Connecticut 15 years later, I suggested we go riding with her two teenagers.

“They never learned how to ride,” she said fl atly.

“But... how come?” I stammered.“We live on a busy road. I didn’t want

them to die.”I didn’t press the issue. Only fools volun-

teer child-rearing advice.Was she doing her kids a favor dodging

“fate”? Some day I’ll be brave enough to fi nd

out, but in the meantime I decided that this intelligent woman made a decision that brought in factors that I had never

thought of. Distracted drivers. Habitual speeders.

Too many hours doing surgery on crash victims.

To me, these were all reasons to avoid using a car and cycle off-road!

AT THE AGE OF 9, I couldn’t ride a bike. Mom and Dad were too busy creating, feeding and clothing four younger sibs to take or make the time. I practically stole a bike from the kid next door to fi gure it out myself. As an enterprising 9-year-old, I got around pretty easily in 1963, especially in a city like Topeka, full of wide, fl at roads inhabited by families with a single car. All the kids rode or walked to school, which was true nearly everywhere. Cycling was perceived as safe, and it was. It still is, but it’s not perceived that way.

“Normal” changed dramatically begin-ning in the 1970s, abetted by California Automobile Club lobbyists, policymak-ers and the catastrophic effects on traffi c brought about by poorly planned subdivi-sions.

Normal is mom driving the kids every-where, and the fi rm belief that it would be impossible, or cruel, to leave the kids to their own legs. Then the kids fl edge into baby drivers with all of the privileges and none of the judgment or brain develop-

ment of adult drivers; they then risk becoming part of the annual “cull” (teen auto death statistics in Marin are grim).

Today’s kid has half as much breathing room (America has doubled its population since I was born), and automobile owner-ship and use has doubled and doubled again, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Californians today have almost one auto per capita (860 per thousand people) and it’s a sure bet in our county it’s closer to two per capita, although no statistic backs me up. It’s just the three or four cars per household here in Fairfax I count going up my street.

What conscientious parent would sacri-fi ce his or her child in the road-rage scrum of the morning commute?

Living in the heart-home of car culture, Los Angeles, I had a license at 16 and quit driving at 18.

My enthusiasm for those short “let-me-practice” auto outings was ruined the day my friend Kevin Smith, a gifted artist at our huge L.A. high school, died along with a drunken driver who’d picked Kevin up hitchhiking home from the beach. It happened the day preceding graduation (so I have an irrational fear of high school graduations, too), and a 5-mile jaunt snuffed his bright fl ame.

My secondhand teen trauma morphed into a lifetime love affair with the bike, and a fi erce, irrational loathing of car culture.

Could the reverse happen? Non-riders become dedicated automobile nuts—who hate cyclists and bikes?

We Americans spend a third of our income on auto upkeep and owner-ship. In Marin, maybe a fi fth to a tenth. Half-a-million Americans are maimed or die each year in traffi c incidents; it’s the annual crop of carnage you never hear about or read about, but might experience personally. If not found drunk or texting, people get away with murder driving a car because it’s not a crime to kill, it’s just... an “accident.” It’s considered a civil mat-ter, despite the fact that cars are weapons regardless of who drives them. Until the bicycle lobby can match the motor lobby, we will have kids who prefer to spend their childhood indoors, safe and sound. U.S. Cycling Hall of Famer Jacquie (yes, I have a car) Phelan teaches bicycle skills to nervous adults, bored children and confused squirrels. Sometimes she sits indoors, ruining her eyes on the computer.

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Everyone has a book in him—or her—but the talkers will never take time to sit down and write it, and the movers and

shakers can’t control the pen or keyboard.

A three-year collaboration between champion bike rac-er (and engaging storyteller) Davis “Cash Register” Phin-ney and Marin sportswriter Austin Murphy has yielded a slim, very readable volume titled The Happiness of Pur-suit: A Father’s Courage, a Son’s Love and Life’s Steepest Climb.

Allow me to unpack that suitcase of a title:

Happiness: Need I explain?Pursuit: a former Olympic

track cycling specialty. It’s a two-person chase in a banked oval track, with each rider on opposite sides of the oval. If both are top-notch and equally strong, it may be impossible without a stopwatch to deter-mine who is moving faster, since neither catches the other. Taylor is Davis Phinney’s son, and pursuit was Taylor’s specialty—at least until the kid become brilliant in every-thing. Good thing, because the Olympics dumped the pursuit.

Father: Damon Phinney, Davis’s “Damn Finicky” remote dad, who changed gears midlife after prostate cancer, becoming an extrovert and growing close to the bike-crazed Davis. Damon beat the disease for more than a decade—unwittingly becom-ing a model of grace and courage for his about-to-be-stricken son.

A son: Davis’s son Taylor came late to cy-cling, exploding onto the scene, born of a pair of Olympic cycling greats (Connie Carpenter, Davis’s wife and Taylor’s mom, comes in and out of focus throughout the book). The kid manages to exceed two of the most gifted rid-ers the USA ever produced.

Life’s steepest climb: early-onset Parkinson’s disease. Following his brilliant racing career, Phinney mastered television broadcasting, but was clobbered a few years into it by the incur-able disease. The “fastest cat in the jungle” was suddenly fast-forwarded into very old age, with no control over his muscles.

A MILLION AMERICANS have Parkinson’s, and about a hundred thousand of them get it in their prime. They shake. Their speech is slurred. They stumble. And people assume they’re drunk. Is it any wonder people avoid

them and that they might avoid going out?

It takes an unusually strong char-acter to re-boot the self and learn to appreciate any and all daily victories. Without using a sin-gle Zen reference, in Happiness of Pursuit Phinney and Mur-phy nail the essence of a well-lived life: gratitude at one’s portion.

According to psychologist Todd Kashdan, two sim-ple processes—triggering intrigue and sustaining interest—are at the heart of a ful-

filling life. Davis Phinney’s name may not

be familiar to younger cyclists in the county—he was the Colorado sprinter who reigned during the decade between 1980 and 1990, and helped secure the reputation of Americans in the global cycling pantheon before any-one had heard of Mr. Arm-strong.

Through this absorbing book, Phinney will serve as an inspiration to the roughly 10,000 daily cyclists in Marin as well as its Parkinson’s suf-ferers. (Never mind the close to 250,000 Marinites who would benefit from cycling because humans evolved to move regularly, not sit.)

Local sportswriter Mur-phy first met Phinney at the 2005 Tour de France. A couple of years later he learned that Phinney was looking for a co-writer for his book. Were it not for Mr. Murphy and his agent, Phinney’s story might not have made it out of the gate. In American publishing, a bike racer’s tale about battling terrible disease is a tough sell if the rider isn’t Lance.

Murphy didn’t write precisely as Phinney speaks, so a lot of rewrit-ing had to occur. For that matter, Phinney himself doesn’t talk like he used

to, because all the glib mimicry and shaggy dog stories were left behind in the ’90s. A Parkinson’s disease “tribesman,” as Phin-ney puts it, has to measure out what he’s

going to say before he starts, and hope to fire on all syllables. A book would be the perfect tool, if two sports nuts could be cajoled into sitting still....

For his own part, Mur-phy had to maintain his day job writing for Sports Illustrated while carving out time for interviews and travel with the ex-racer.

Phinney calls the disease “the body-snatcher,” and it’s not a bad reference, because it really did seem as if something sneaked in and replaced the vital hard-charging man with a doddering version of himself.

As we see throughout the book, he puts the hard-won lessons he learned in racing

right back to work in combating the disease, and has become the Vic-tor in Trifling Events.

That we could all find such happiness.

Jacquie Phelan is a member of the United States Bicycling Hall of Fame and Mountain Biking Hall of Fame. Contact her at [email protected].

Davis’s son, Taylor, finished seventh in ‘individual pursuit’ at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

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W ith great enthusiasm, hordes of thrill-seeking cyclists hit the winding roads and mountain

bike trails in Marin all year long—espe-cially during the long daylight hours of summer. As the birthplace of mountain biking, the county boasts a history rich with the sport’s founders and advocates. Now another mountain biker is adding a new twist to the local scene.

Soon joining the packs of two-wheeling mountain bikes on the trails of Mt. Tam and China Camp—and with encourage-ment from Tracey Milne—will be a new breed of Marin County cyclists. Steering the two front wheels while careening down the dusty, rugged trails with wind blasting through bike helmets and adrenaline rush-ing through veins are wheelchair users on adapted and sturdy four-wheeled moun-tain bikes.

“There is a huge transition for people who were able-bodied and then are sud-denly wheelchair-bound or even have a prosthetic leg,” says Impakt Sports founder Tracey Milne. “There can be a lot of depression and I like to think I can help in making it a simple transition.”

This is where adaptive sports organiza-

tions like Milne’s Corte Madera-based Impakt (they spell it !MPAKT) comes in.

“Part of my dream is building an adap-tive sports center,” says Milne. An avid mountain biker, Milne began coordinat-ing groups of what she calls “ups” and “downs” for adaptive tennis socials just six months ago in Corte Madera.

“These socials are intended to bring awareness to the community and promote the integration of able-bodied players with wheelchair players and more,” she adds. The group meets Saturday mornings at 10am at the Town Park courts, with a drop-in fee of $20.

The term “adaptive sports” is thrown around loosely these days and often de-fines any form of physical exercise wheel-chair users engage in. For some, the label tends to evoke images of athletes spinning up and down courts playing basketball or even rugby, as seen in the 2005 documen-tary Murderball. Many wheelchair users engage in swimming, yoga, kayaking and other individual athletic pursuits as well. Some sports are accessible without a chair, while many others require special state-of-the-art and custom-built sport-specific wheelchairs.

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Milne also points out that adaptive physical education programs at locations such as College of Marin have fallen victim to recent budget woes, causing programs to either limit the types of adaptive sports they offer or end the programs altogether.

ANOTHER BARRIER FOR wheelchair users interested in adaptive sports is the hefty price tag on specialized chairs.

“Wheelchair users need specific chairs for each sport,” says Milne. “These chairs need to be custom built and are expensive. For example, a tennis chair can cost around $4,000.” Milne has tennis-specific chairs to loan out to those who may need them at her Saturday socials.

Adaptive mountain bikes are even pricier, with the cost of a custom-built hand bike exceeding $10,000.

Fortunately, Im-pakt received a do-nated downhill hand cycle from Crested Butte, Colorado’s for-mer Team Phoe-nix mountain bike racer Kristi Grotting.

“The bike was custom built to her frame and needs,” says Milne. “So the Impakt team is busy trouble-shooting in adapting the bike to accommodate more riders.”

One of the season’s first sunny after-noons at China Camp brought Milne, the $12,000 adaptive mountain bike and a group of four to its trails for a trial run. As most of the trails at China Camp are more compact than those found at other popu-lar mountain biking spots like Mt. Tam,

the group was able to have a less challenging go at their first spin on the hefty four-wheeler. The smoothness of the paths also means that the more com-mon adaptive road bikes can maneuver the trails and that the more expensive off-road hand cycles are not necessary there. Milne hopes to organize more China Camp rides with the donated bike while working toward raising the funds for another.

“We need a few more months of trying

this out with a small core group of cy-clists,” she says of the rides that are starting out on the bottom portion of the trails. “It’s logistically challenging and costly to schlep riders up the hill. We don’t want to invest a lot of money unless there is a lot of interest.”

However, Milne has her sights set on eventually establishing regular rides with enough bikes to meet the needs of any wheelchair user who is interested in roll-ing down the rocky trails of Mt. Tam.

As a new chapter of Disabled Sports USA, and with collaborations planned between Marin County’s recreation departments and several local cycling groups, Milne is also on her way to transforming Impakt into an official nonprofit. This move would enable the organization to accept tax-deductible

donations toward furthering the accessibility for wheelchair users to participate in adaptive sports—especially down-hill cycling.

“I’ve been working with adaptive sports for about a year,” says Milne. “And this is the most inspiring busi-ness to be in.”

With Impakt’s new mountain biking excursions launching here in the birthplace of mountain biking,

Milne can likely expect the masses rolling her way.

“With a stronger community, people with disabilities will be able to better pursue independence, enjoy teamwork, meet people, make friends, strengthen the mind and body, set goals,” says Milne. “The positive outcomes are endless.”

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Through the adaptive sports group she founded, able-bodied athlete Tracey Milne hopes to expand athletic and recreational opportunities—including downhill mountain biking—for wheelchair users.

Henrik Hartz (left) riding his adapted road bike and Tracey Milne on the donated downhill hand cycle get ready to tackle the mountain.

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The lucky 13th running of the San Ra-

fael Twilight Crit presents too many side-

stories to be anything but a Battle Royale.

Cue the music.

Oh you may be coasting into the day with

an easy-breezy summer ditty, the warm

sun on your face, and maybe a cool beer

garden beverage in hand. It’s summertime

in San Rafael, and the livin’ is easy.

Don’t get used to it. You’re about to

watch a fast race. Then a faster one. Then

the pros show up. And as DJ Just takes the

decks, whether he spins a young Jay-Z or

not, you will hear it off in the distance. It’s.

About. To. Go. Down. Echoing back off

the downtown buildings, is that a frenzied

hoard chanting AC/DC? Thunder! Whoa-

oh-oh-oh-oh! And if you listen closely, you

can almost hear another faint, menacing

whisper: Let the bodies hit the fl oor, let

the bodies hit the fl oor!

See, several key stories are building here

in San Rafael. Drama, if you will. Carnage,

even. Madness is brewing among the men

and women alike. When Mad Max went

beyond Thunderdome, he ended up here.

AT MY SIGNAL, UNLEASH HELL

Remember one name: Hanson. Now

another: Bahati. These are your gladia-

tors. Ken Hanson, riding for Jelly Belly

p/b Kenda, has been destroying the racing

circuit of late, recently fi nishing 2nd over-

all in the Tulsa Tough (1st in the crit), and

more ominously, taking 7th in the USA Cy-

cling Pro Championships. The rider who

has won this very San Rafael Twilight Crit

TWICE already, is only getting better.

But don’t tell that to Rahsaan Bahati.

Bahati, winner of seemingly every crit he

enters, has been less than a wheel behind

Hanson on both those SRT wins. This

year, for the fi rst time in this race, he’ll be

bringing his team, along with a laser sight

steadfastly centered on the bullseye on

Hanson’s jersey.

He’s out for blood. “Six guys commit-

ted to do the race,” was his text message

to race director Ryan Dawkins. “Coming

to take #1 spot. U got me?” That sounds

like all but a guarantee. He might pull it

off. He might just miss, again. Or these

two riders could beat the hell out of each

other, parting the seas for another team to

sail through. And that’s why they hold the

race. The only guaranteed winner is the

spectator.

ET VOUS, LADIES?

If you want to talk about a building, cre-

scendo-ing (what, it’s a word) drama, look

at the pro women’s fi eld. Oh. Her-ro Coryn

Rivera. Yada yada yada, cut-and-paste ev-

erything that’s already been said: the most

decorated junior cyclist in America, male or

female…32 national championships across

multiple racing displines…only 18 years

old…what-EVAH…

Rivera is undefeated in Project Sport

races. That includes the San Francisco

Twilight Crit, the Sacramento Grand Prix,

The Pitt Crit and two San Rafael Twi-

lights. Her only loss on this track was the

year she didn’t enter because she was off

crushing China or some such thing. And

even that year, her Peanut Butter & Co.

Twenty12 teammate Kat Carroll still took

the podium.

So why is such a sure thing dramatic?

Well for one, because Vanderkitten, Metro-

mint and the like are sick of it. Like the

men’s situation, every other team comes

into San Rafael with a rather aggro eye

affi xed on the PB&Co riders. Five women

can’t hold back another 50 forever, right?

Even if PB&Co does continue their

dominant streak, they bring their own self-

contained drama. This is the team that,

for several races now, has been promoted

as “the women’s training team for the 2012

Olympic Games.” Well guess what, it’s

almost 2012 now. With every competition,

you’re seeing less training and more of

what will actually bring gold home in an-

other year.

And then there’s just the way they win.

Look for a Kat Carroll, Olivia Dillon or Ali

Starnes perhaps to go off and damn near

lap the fi eld in the fi rst 30 laps, setting a

pace that kills quadriceps and souls alike,

all while an unassuming 18-year-old just

chills in the middle of the pack. Then,

just as the fi eld captures that leader and

maaaaaybe gets some hopes up, off goes

Rivera. #winning.

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ish line and main stage, The Twilight Club

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call-ups, the mad rush of each lap’s quest

for a prime, and of course, the insane sprint

to the fi nish.

Here you’ll be able to mingle with elbow

room around the peak spot on the course

within our covered hospitality area. Engage

with athletes, local dignitaries and other

celebrity guests as you enjoy complimen-

tary food and beverage service. Limited

to just 150 tickets, The Twilight Club

package promises to heighten your experi-

ence with these private amenities reserved

only for our VIP patrons.

At only $50 per ticket, it’s easily the

best way to see this event. Purchase at

srtwilight.com. //

07.09.11

Seagate Properties, owners of San Ra-

fael’s Montecito Plaza, proudly return

for a 5th year as Offi cial Sponsor of

the 13th Anniversary San Rafael Twilight!

“San Rafael is a great city and the loca-

tion of our corporate headquarters. We are

pleased to return for another year of this

dynamic and family friendly event,” says

Dennis Fisco of Seagate Properties. “The

event fi ts perfectly in our downtown and

the quality of racing is high, so we wanted to

ensure that this event continues to happen

and be enjoyed by thousands of people in-

cluding our many tenants and associates, as

well as the volunteers and team members.”

Seagate Properties is proud to invest its

time and talent and to provide fi nancial

support to educational, cultural, social and

recreational programs throughout Marin,

including local schools, the Marin Sym-

phony, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Marin,

Pickleweed Community Center, and Trips

for Kids.

Look for the Pro races to begin at 6:30pm

on Saturday, July 9, racing from dusk and

fi nishing under the lights in downtown San

Rafael!

ACT TWO, SCENE ONEAs if these storylines weren’t enough,

consider that what you’re seeing in San Ra-

fael is the second of three chapters. This

year, race producers Project Sport have

assembled a Triple Crown of sorts.

On May 7, the inaugural Pittsburg

Twilight Criterium–aka Pitt Crit–began

the tale with another of Rivera’s sick

performances, while the men’s champion

was only the legendary “Fast” Freddie

Rodriguez, that’s all. And Pittsburg was a

par-tay, as well. The ride, the tunes, the

energy, the beer garden…all produced a

vibe that went three pages deep in tweets

for the press kit. People haven’t stopped

talking about it, and all that hype is fl ow-

ing right into San Rafael.

Yet what happens in San Rafael will

not stay in San Rafael. Closing out the

trifecta is the newly announced return of

the Sacramento Grand Prix on September

10, circling the State Capitol. How newly

announced? Well, you just heard it here

fi rst. If anyone loses today by a few inches,

be sure he/she’ll come looking for those

inches in another two months.

Grab a beer. Grab a cowbell. Settle in,

and hold on tight.

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the Miracles song “The Way You Do the Things You Do.”

During the ’60s and ’70s, the Temps were the top male vocal group. Sport-ing smooth vocals, tight choreography and razor-sharp suits, the Temps transformed them-selves musically from the call-and-response harmonies

of “Since I Lost My Baby” and “My Girl” to the acid-soul of “Ball of Confusion” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.”

Kendricks and Ruffi n—the primary lead singers—would go on to troubled solo careers, battle drug and alcohol abuse, and meet early deaths.

“I refl ect on that time with fond memo-ries and sadness—I still love those guys even though they’re no longer here,” Wil-liams says of Kendricks and Ruffi n. “We were such a unique force when we came together and I could feel that energy—that magic—whether we were in the studio recording or on the stage performing. The [original] Temps were a great bunch of guys, in spite of ourselves and the damage that we might have caused within.

“I still love them very much and think of them highly.”

How does Williams account for the group’s longevity, given the many personnel changes, the group’s ups-and-downs and all the changes in the music industry? “It’s like I’ve always said, one thing that’s constant in life—regardless of whether it’s about the Temptations or your everyday life—is that family members change, politicians change, life changes,” he says. “The one constant is change, so to be able to understand that and adapt to it is a feat unto itself.

“We’ve been able to meet the challenges all these many years.”

And what’s the best thing about being a Temp?

“Wow! Just to be loved and respected in the way the world has come to know us,” he says. “When we walk out onto the stage, you can look at the audience and you look into their eyes, and you can see that there’s genu-ine admiration as they react to our songs. It’s hard to put into words, but you really feel the love and acceptance of folks the world over.

“It’s a great, great feeling.” Don’t be too proud to beg Greg at [email protected].

Ask Otis Williams—the founder and sole original member of the Temp-tations—to describe the heart and

soul of that legendary ’60s soul group and without hesitation he evokes not the Temps’ creative fi re, but the rigorous professional training the singers received at Motown’s vaunted Artist Development Department, which trained the Detroit label’s artists how to walk, talk, dress and dance on stage.

“They taught us that this was our vocation rather than our avocation,” he says in a soft Southern accent during a phone interview from a Houston hotel room as he refl ects on his career and shares a gentle brand of front-porch wisdom. “You see, we had to go to school to go into show business—it wasn’t just the fact that we got together and wanted to sing. Once we were at Motown, being at the right place at the right time, and Motown being such a unique entity, they taught us about being in show business.

“I think it’s one of the reasons the Temps have

been able to stay around—we were taught how to command big dollars, whether or not we ever had a hit record.”

After 51 years, Williams and a fresh crop of talented singers are carrying on that tradition—last year’s anniversary album Still Here received critical acclaim and the group won a 2000 Grammy and in 2007 was nominated for another.

The Temptations, with Williams, 69, return to the Marin County Fair July 4.

The group’s popularity remains high thanks in part to a 1998 four-hour mini-series, The Temptations, based on Williams’ autobiography. It debuted on NBC-TV and became a VH-1 staple.

The mini-series proved so addicting among teens that someone started a mini-

seriesaholic website.“Our music is a

generational thing—the parents pass it along to the kids,” Williams says after I mention witnessing a clutch of teens rushing the stage at the end of a recent Temptations show. “It’s

defi nitely standing the test of time. It’s a really good thing when you can celebrate 50-plus years of greatness and yet people still fi nd the music to be as fresh as if it had been released yesterday.”

Over the years, the group has racked up four Grammy Awards, 18 No. 1 singles and 10 Top 10 albums.

In 2008, Rolling Stone ranked the Temptations as one of the Top 50 Bands of All Time.

The Temptations’ fame has endured, but the group was no overnight sensation. The original lineup—Williams, Eddie Kendricks, Elbridge Bryant, Melvin Franklin and Paul Williams—formed in 1960 after the merger of two Detroit vocal groups, the Primes and the Distants. After several unsuccessful sin-gles, tenor David Ruffi n replaced Bryant and the group scored the fi rst of many pop hits with a cover of the Smokey Robinson and

Sole sensationTemptations founder Otis Williams keeps on truckin’

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Just as our goat-herding forebears used the prose of Enkidu and Gilgamesh as shared cultural reference points, practically ev-

eryone in our ever-shrinking global kaffeeklatsch knows that “You’re gonna need a bigger boat” means, roughly translated, “We’re screwed.” That “I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore” ex-presses the eternal divide between red-state rube-ness and blue-state excess. “Why not pass the time by playing a little solitaire?” speaks to the conspiracy theorist with-in us all, and “I’m shocked, shocked! that gambling is going on in this establishment” is shorthand for bald-faced governmental hypocrisy everywhere from Casablanca to Capitol Hill. The movies, more than the solitary diversions of boob tube and Internet, is what connects us.

Film Night in the Park, now in its 20th year of bring-ing classic and contemporary cinema to a variety of alfresco Marin locations, combines the movies’ global-hearth appeal with that other great shared experience, the picnic. (Once upon a time Marin had two outdoor movie venues, Marin Motor Movies at Kerner and Bellam and 101 Movies on Smith Ranch Road just off the highway; but the Film Night concept is better tailored to our dangerous millennium as those internal combustion engines diminish the stratosphere and the fi re next time is showing up a lot sooner than anyone expected.) The idea is to head for a specifi ed grassy loca-tion at dusk, unpack the fried chicken and potato salad and lemon-ade (or, this being Marin, the seared ahi, broccolini-rabe compote and Tazo), settle back in an old lawn chair and enjoy the movie du nuit amidst family and neighbor while the stars burn merrily overhead.

And such movies! Every summer the Film Night programmers put together an eclectic season of the edgy, the familial, the arcane and the accessible, and this year’s lineup is particularly enticing. Espe-cially recommended:

Breaking Away (July 1) Four Indiana slackers (led by a bubbly wannabe Italian) come of age during a bike race against a

squad of blow-dried college boys; Peter Yates directs the race with the same pulse-pounding skill he brought to the chase scene in Bullitt.

Double Indemnity (July 22) Sultry Barbara Stanwyck and patsy boy-friend Fred MacMurray end her unhappy marriage the old-fashioned way, with a length of cord and lots of smoky dialogue courtesy of screenwriter

Raymond Chandler; great rotting-palm- frond L.A. atmosphere.

Casablanca (July 30) What’s suave, embittered barkeep Humphrey Bogart to do when Nazis, black marketeers and old fl ame Ingrid Bergman drop by his

North African saloon... on the same night? Luckily, Claude Rains is around to put things in perspective.

North by Northwest (Sept. 4) Suave Mad Man Cary Grant is mistaken for a CIA spook, becomes the target of spies and assassins and dodges cropdusters and a saucy femme fatale in Hitchcock’s witty tribute to transcontinental mayhem.

Some Like It Hot (Sept. 9) Jazz Age musicians Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon escape the Mob by posing as members of an all-girl band, but ukulele player Mari-lyn Monroe makes the gender confusion even more confusing; Billy Wilder directs.

Film Night honors the classic moviego-ing experience by serving up top entertainment in a communal, shoulder-rubbing, popcorn-sharing environment far removed from the hermetic, chrome-cloistered, indi-vidually wired, rigorous-ly sequestered lifestyle so endemic to today’s fearful world. Join the crowd, don’t forget the seared prawn-purple basil salad and enjoy the show. Starlight included absolutely free.

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A rude awakeningUNKNOWN delivers in spades all the delights of a beach book: For two hours

you’re someplace else, your heart rate gets a workout and, in this case, there are

plot U-turns every 30 minutes. Berlin’s the place and it’s never looked glossier, even

at 60 mph in the dark through the cluttered Strasses. The driving stunts alone will

shorten your breath. Mercedes rule! Liam Neeson owns the picture. His presence

in nearly every scene sweeps us along in his relentless hurtle toward recovering

his lost memory. His wife doesn’t know him and several people clearly want him

dead. A Bosnian cabbie is his reluctant ally as is a private eye played by the great

Bruno Ganz. In scenes that suddenly pause the whole frantic experience, Ganz’s ex-

Stasi ruminates on Germany’s recent history and his world-weary, thoughtful face

reveals that fractured past, and not as entertainment.—Richard Gould

The nail-biting finale to 1971’s Dirty Harry was filmed in and around the pre-Lark-spur Landing area of the old Larkspur Quarry. At the culmination of his relentless pursuit of serial-killer Scorpio, Harry leaps onto the hijacked school bus from the rail overpass. Eastwood performed the stunt himself, clearly grimacing upon impact. Still industrial in 1971, this east end of Larkspur made for a fitting locatable for the climax of the gritty film. Still, director Don Siegel made sure to dramatically frame the towering peak of Mt. Tamalpais prominently in the background.—Jason Walsh

Liam Neeson reconsiders the tip for his beautiful but deadly Berlin cabbie (Diane Kruger).

Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMur-ray, giving insurance fraud a bad name in ‘Double Indemnity.’

‘Breaking Away’—the ‘Bullitt’ of cycling movies.

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Nights of the shooting starsFilm Night in the Park, where classic film is a real picnic

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A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH TRADITIONFilm Night takes place most Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 24 at 8pm in Mill Valley’s Old Mill Park; the San Geronimo Valley Cultural Center; Union Square, Dolores Park and Washington Square in the city; and (prima-rily) San Anselmo’s Creek Park. Donations appreciated; popcorn, candy and soda pop available for purchase. Further details and a complete schedule are available at www.fi lmnight.org or call 415/272-2756.


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Bad Teacher (1:32) A boozing, bad-tempered, bed-hopping seventh grade teacher (Cameron Diaz) competes with a more strait-laced colleague for the affections of the faculty’s dreamiest hunk.

Beginners (1:45) Christopher Plummer forges a fulfi lling new friendship with son Ewan McGregor when he emerges, trium-phantly, from the closet at age 75.

Bridesmaids (1:29) Lovelorn Kristen Wiig endures the barbaric rituals of modern matrimony when her BFF Maya Rudolph gets hitched.

Buck (1:28) Documentary follows cowboy and real-life horse whisperer Buck Brannan-man as he shares his gift for communicating with equines through instinct and compassion.

Cars 2 (1:53) The gang heads to Europe to compete in le Grand Prix and gets caught up in international espionage; Michael Caine, Vanessa Redgrave and Eddie Izzard are among the jet set.

Green Lantern (1:45) Move over, Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent; it’s Hal Jordan’s turn at the DC Comics summer blockbuster super-hero sweepstakes.

The Hangover Part II (1:50) Several Alka-Seltzers later, the bachelor-party boys head to Bangkok for a tasteful, romantic wedding ceremony and end up with pervasive language, strong sexual content, graphic nudity and drug use.

Kung Fu Panda 2 (1:35) Sequel fi nds Po living la vida panda in an idyllic valley king-dom until marauding villains force him into action; Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and Dustin Hoffman supply the voices.

Larry Crowne (1:39) Tom Hanks writes, directs and stars in the story of a downsized corporate fat cat who starts a new life among the offbeat denizens of a community college; Julia Roberts costars.

Mann v. Ford (1:45) Eye-opening docu-mentary follows community activist Wayne Mann as he fi ghts to protect New York’s Ra-mapough tribe from the toxic waste dumped by an upstate Ford Motor Company plant.

Megamind Cartoon comedy about a genius supervillain whose plans for world domination go awry through boredom and self-interest; Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Brad Pitt and Ben Stiller supply the voices.

The Metropolitan Opera: Simon Bocca-negra (3:45) The great Placido Domingo stars in Verdi’s tale of political intrigue, gorgeously presented in big-screen high defi nition.

Midnight in Paris (1:34) Woody Allen’s latest expatriate romance stars Owen Wilson as a dissatisfi ed modern-day Yank who discovers that he can travel at will to the Paris of Scott, Zelda and Gertrude Stein.

Mr. Popper’s Penguins (1:35) Richard Atwater’s classic kids’ book hits the big screen with Jim Carrey as a suave Manhattan money man whose life is turned upside down when six penguins take up residency in his Park Avenue penthouse.

Monte Carlo (1:49) Three American tour-ists fi nd themselves in a world of jetsetters, costume balls and jewel thieves when they’re mistaken for an English socialite and her posse.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2:17) Johnny Depp is back as Cap’n Jack Sparrow, grappling with a fearsome Pe-nelope Cruz and searching for the Fountain of Youth; Rob Marshall directs.

Super 8 (1:52) J.J. Abrams’ Zapruderesque thriller about a group of kids who inadver-tently fi lm an ultra-spooky conspiracy-laden catastrophe.

Swan Lake The Bolshoi presents its dazzling new production of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2:37) Shia LeBeouf and his robotic comrades are back, saving humankind from total destruction for, what, the third time?

The Tree of Life (2:18) Terrence Malick’s lyrical, meditative family portrait (winner of Cannes’ Palme d’Or) stars Sean Penn, Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain.

The Trip (1:47) Rollicking comedy follows two British comics as they motor through Northern England in search of fi ne food and literary inspiration, gibe-ing and pattering all the way.

Women’s World Cup Soccer: USA vs. Sweden Catch all the kicking, cornering, goalkeeping action in dazzling big-screen high defi nition.

X-Men: First Class (2:20) Prequel reveals exactly what went down to turn Professor X and Magneto from BFFs to sworn enemies.

Friday July 1 -Thursday July 7

M o v i e s u m m a r i e s b y M a t t h e w S t a f f o r d›› MOViE TiMES = New Movies This Week

CinéArts at Marin 101 Caledonia St., Sausalito • 331-0255

CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley • 388-4862

Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera • 924-6505

Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax • 453-5444

Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur • 924-5111

Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur • 461-4849

Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael • 800-326-3264

Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon • 435-1234

Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael • 454-1222

Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda • 479-5050

Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato • 800-326-3264

Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confi rm schedules.

Bad Teacher (R) Century Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:25, 8, 10:25 Sat-Mon 11:45, 2:40, 5:25, 8, 10:25 Tue-Thu 7, 9:20 Century Regency 6: 11:05, 12:20, 1:35, 2:50, 4:05, 5:20, 6:35, 7:50, 9:05, 10:20 Century Rowland Plaza: 10:20, 12:45, 3:10, 5:30, 7:55, 10:25 CinéArts at Marin: Fri-Sun 12:35, 3:50, 7:30, 9:50 Mon 12:35, 3:50, 7:30 Tue-Thu 2:30, 4:40, 7:20 Fairfax 5 Theatres: 1:30, 4:25, 7:05, 9:40

Beginners (R) Century Regency 6: 11:15, 1:50, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55

Bridesmaids (R) 1/2 Cen-tury Northgate 15: Fri 10:50, 1:50, 4:40, 7:35, 10:25

Buck (Not Rated) Rafael Film Center: 4:30, 6:45, 8:45 Sat-Mon 2:15, 4:30, 6:45, 8:45

Cars 2 (G) 1/2 Century Lark-spur Landing: Fri 5, 10:20; 3D showtimes at 7:40 Sat-Mon 11:30, 5, 10:20; 3D showtimes at 2:15, 7:40 Tue-Thu 9:35; 3D showtime at 6:45 Cen-tury Northgate 15: Fri 10:25, 11:40, 1, 2:20, 3:40, 5, 6:20, 7:40, 9; 3D showtimes at 11, 12:20, 1:40, 3, 4:20, 5:40, 7, 8:20, 9:40 Century Rowland Plaza: 10:45, 1:30, 4:15, 7:05, 9:45; 3D showtimes at 12:05, 2:50, 5:35, 8:20 CinéArts at Marin: Fri-Sun 12:30, 4, 7:15, 9:55 Mon 12:30, 4, 7:15 Tue-Thu 2:10, 4:50, 7:30 Fairfax 5 Theatres: 12:50, 3:50, 6:40, 9:15

Green Lantern (PG-13) 1/2 Century Larkspur Landing: Fri 9:45; 3D showtimes at 7 Sat-Mon 11, 4:20, 9:45; 3D showtimes at 1:40, 7 Tue-Thu 9:10; 3D showtime at 6:30 Century Northgate 15: Fri 10:30, 4:30, 10:30; 3D showtimes at 1:30, 7:30

The Hangover Part II (R) Century Northgate 15: Fri 11:50, 2:30, 5:05, 7:45, 10:10

Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) 1/2 Century Northgate 15: Fri 10:35, 2:55, 7:25; 3D showtimes at 12:45, 5:10, 9:35

Larry Crowne (PG-13) Century Regency 6: 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Century Rowland Plaza: 10, 12:25, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10; Tue, Thu 12:25, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10 CinéArts at Sequoia: Fri-Sun 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30 Mon 2, 4:30, 7 Tiburon Playhouse 3: Fri-Sun 2, 4:40, 7:20, 9:40 Mon-Thu 2, 4:40, 7:20

Mann v. Ford (Not Rated) Rafael Film Center: Wed 7 (fi lmmakers Maro Chermayeff and James Redford in person)

Megamind (PG) 1/2 Century Northgate 15: Mon, Wed 10am Century Rowland Plaza: Tue, Thu 10am Ciné-Arts at Marin: Tue 11:30am

The Metropolitan Opera: Simon Boccanegra (Not Rated) Lark Theater: Sat 10am

Midnight in Paris (PG-13) 1/2 Century Regency 6:

12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 CinéArts at Sequoia: Fri 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 Sat-Sun 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 Mon 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30 Fairfax 5 Theatres: 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:25 Tiburon Playhouse 3: Fri-Sun 1:45, 4:10, 6:50, 9:15 Mon-Thu 1:45, 4:10, 6:50

Monte Carlo (2011) (PG) Cen-tury Northgate 15: Fri 11:15, 2, 4:35, 7:05, 9:45 Century Rowland Plaza: 11:15, 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55

Mr. Popper’s Penguins (PG) Cen-tury Northgate 15: Fri 11:30, 2:15, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30 Lark

Theater: Fri-Sun 3:30, 5:40, 7:45 Mon 5:40 Tue-Thu 3:30, 5:40

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG-13) 1/2 Century Northgate 15: Fri 10:20

Super 8 (PG-13) 1/2 Century Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:15, 10 Sat-Mon 11:15, 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 10 Tue-Thu 7:15, 9:55 Century Regency 6: 11, 1:45, 4:40, 7:25, 10:10 Century Rowland Plaza: 11:50, 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:35 Fairfax 5 Theatres: 1:20, 4:15, 7:15, 9:50 Tiburon Playhouse 3: Fri-Sun 1:15, 4, 7:10, 9:45 Mon-Thu 1:15, 4, 7:10

Swan Lake (Not Rated) Rafael Film Center: Thu 7

Transformers: Dark of the Moon (PG-13) Century Cinema: 11:45, 3:20, 7, 10:30 Cen-tury Northgate 15: Fri 11:05, 12:40, 2:25, 4, 5:45, 7:20, 9:05, 10:40; 3D show-times at 10:15, 11:55, 1:35, 3:15, 4:55, 6:35, 8:15, 9:55 Century Rowland Plaza: 10:15, 1:45, 5:15, 8:45; 3D showtimes at 12, 3:30, 7, 10:30 CinéArts at Marin: Fri-Sun 12, 3:30, 7, 10:25 Mon 12, 3:30, 7 Tue-Thu 1, 4:25, 7:50 Fairfax 5 Theatres: Fri-Sun 12:30, 3:45, 7, 10:10 Mon-Thu 12:30, 3:45, 7

The Tree of Life (PG-13) Rafael Film Center:

5, 8 Sat-Mon 2, 5, 8

The Trip (Not Rated) Rafael Film Center: Fri, Tue 4, 6:30, 9 Sat-Mon 1:30, 4, 6:30, 9 Wed-Thu 4

Women’s World Cup Soccer: USA vs. Sweden (Not Rated) Lark Theater: Wed 11:30am

X-Men: First Class (PG-13) 1/2 Century Northgate

15: Fri 10:20, 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15

Owen Wilson gets all Lost Generational in ‘Midnight in Paris.’

Film Night in the Park presents Carey Elwes and Robin Wright in ‘The Princess Bride’ Saturday at 8pm in San Anselmo’s Creek Park; info, 272-2756 or fi lmnight.org.

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Franz Kafka’s classic story Metamor-phosis takes on new meaning as we watch young Gregor

Samsa crawl into his hor-rified family’s life after he wakes up one morning and discovers he is a human-sized insect. Human is the operative word here in Al-exander Crowther’s sensi-tive portrayal of the only son of 1950s parents (Mad-eline H.D. Brown and Allen McKelvey) who care more about how things look than how they are. He is also the much-loved brother of Grete (Megan Trout), who seems under-standing until he embarrasses her in front of a suitor. Actor Patrick James, brutally comic, represents society’s view.

Under Mark Jackson’s physically demanding direction, Crowther crawls,

climbs and leaps about Nina Ball’s skewed bedroom set as he tries to spare his family the pain of seeing what he has become. The other members of the agile cast are robotic and overstated in actions that are wildly entertaining even as they

deliver Kafka’s powerful message—that any one of us can become a bug, shunned by society for just being different. Bug Lee at [email protected].

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An American tragedyTime and place may change, but the metaphor remains the same

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NOW PLAYINGMetamorphosis runs through July 17 at the Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison St., Berkeley; 510/843-4822 www.auroratheatre.org

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Century Northgate 15: Fri 11:15, 2, 4:35, 7:05, 9:45 Century Rowland Plaza: 11:15, 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55

OPENINGTHIS WEEK!

Monte Carlo (2011) (PG)

MAGC Summer Concert Series. Outdoor music at the gazebo every Thursday. Farmers market (3-7pm) onsite provides further options for the evening. 5-7pm. Free. Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 454-5081. www.magc.org07/07: The Lonestar Retrobates Western swing dance. 8pm No cover. Presidio Yacht Club, Sausalito. 601-3333 . www.presidioyachtclub.org07/08: Doug Adamz Acoustic. 2-4:30 p.m. No cover. Visit www.angelisland.com. Angel Island Cove Cantina, Angel Island State Park, Tiburon07/08: Kimrea and Secret Room CD Release and Community Jam With Lisa Kindred, Dream-dogs, Derek Evans, Loralee Christensen, Matt Lax, Ms. Barbara Begley. 8pm. $10 - $22 Call 383-9600 or visit www.142throckmortontheatre.org . 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley07/08: Zoo Station, Stung U2 and Police tribute bands. 9 p.m. $10-15 Call 226-0262 or visit www.georgesnightclub.com. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael

Concerts

07/03: Northwest Boychoir Seattle-based, Grammy-nominated choir will present three public concerts in the San Francisco Bay Area July 3 - 6 as part of its two week 2011 California concert tour. 5pm. Free. First Presbyterian Church, 72 Kensing-ton Road, San Anselmo. www.nwchoirs.org

Comedy

07/07: Will Franken “Feast or Famine.” 8pm. $15-17. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.org

Dance

07/05: World Dance Class Join Monica Cald-well St-John for a high energy cardio blast featur-ing cool moves and hot grooves from around the globe. All ages and levels empowered. 9-10am.

$15, drop in. Women’s Fitness Center & Spa, 2088 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. 457-1693.

Theater/Auditions

07/07-31: ‘The Petrified Forest’ Robert E. Sherwood’s classic drama tells a poignant social tale of longing, disillusionment, class struggle and gunplay. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat; 3 p.m. Sun. $15 preview show is 8 p.m. Thurs, July 7. 8pm. $20-24. Novato Theater Company Playhouse, 484 Ignacio Blvd., , Novato. 883-4498. www.novatotheatercompany.org07/08: Chaucer Theatre Medieval Feast “Chanticleer & the Fox: Nun’s Priest’s Tale.” Medieval feast musical theatre fundraiser for the whole family. Barnyard romp! Costumes welcome. 6-8:30pm. $12-80. Red Hill Church, 921 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 491-0818. www.chaucertheatre.org07/08-08/14: ‘Macbeth’ Presented by the Marin Shakespeare Company. Performances at 8 p.m. Fri.-Sun.; 4 p.m. Sun. See complete schedule including pay-what-you-will pre-views, repertory performances and special events at website. $20-35. Call 499-4488 or visit www.marinshakespeare.org . Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Dominican University, 1475 Grand Ave., San Rafael

Comedy

07/06: Comedy Wednesday with Scott Capurro, Casey Ley Scott Capurro, a San Francis-co native, is known for his thought-provoking com-edy. 8pm. $10-13. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. www.georgesnightclub.com

Art

07/01-08/07: Gallery Route One Annual Artist Show “Outside the Lines.” Explores the duty of the artist to go beyond the norm in seeking crea-

Live music

07/01: Buck Nickels and Loose Change Country. 9-11:30pm. $20. The Southern Pacific Smokehouse, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 899-9600. www.thesouthernpacific.com07/01: Knight Drive, Fantasia SF, Tres Hom-bres Rock and ZZ Top Tribute band. 9pm. $10-13. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. www.georgesnightclub.com07/02: Joan Getz Duo With Dave Austin, piano. 7-10pm. $5. Two Bird Cafe at the Valley Inn, 625 San Geronimo Valley Blvd., San Geronimo. 505-3663. www.twobirdcafe.com07/02: Michael Lee Firkins Southern Rock. 9-11:30pm. $20. The Southern Pacific Smoke-house, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 899-9600. www.thesouthernpacific.com07/02: The Courtney Janes Americana. 2-4:30 p.m. No cover. Angel Island Cove Cantina, Angel Island State Park, Tiburon. www.angelisland.com07/02: Tim Hockenberry, Lorin Rowan Trio Local legends. 9pm. $15-20. George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth St., San Rafael. 226-0262. www.georgesnightclub.com07/03: Revolver Kickoff for the “Under the Magnolia” summer outdoor music series. Fea-tures activities like sack races, swimming and face painting. 2:30-5 p.m. $10. Call 883-5952 or visit www.rickeysrestaurant.com. Rickey’s at

Inn Marin, 250 Entrada Drive, Novato07/03: WTJ Jazz. 2-4:30 p.m. No cover. Angel Island Cove Cantina, Angel Island State Park, Tiburon. www.angelisland.com07/04: The Smiling Iguanas Acoustic. 2-4:30 p.m. No cover. Angel Island Cove Cantina, Angel Island State Park, Tiburon. www.angelisland.com07/05: Noel Jewkes Invitational jazz jam. 7-10pm. No cover. Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 786-6894. www.sau-salitoseahorse.com07/05: Swing Fever “Prig and Scamp: The unlikely songwriting team of Rodgers and Hart.” 7-10pm. No cover. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview Street, San Rafael. 457-3993. www.panamahotel.com07/06: Faith Winthrop Bay Area grand dame of the American Songbook. 7-10pm. No cover; dinner encouraged Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. www.panamahotel.com07/06: Kinky Buddha Hot Buttered Rum’s Aaron Redner’s side project. 8pm. Iron Springs Pub, 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax. 485-1005. www.ironspringspub.com07/07: Eldon Brown Quartet Brown, upright bass, vocals; Roger Guyette, saxophone; Mike Garty, guitar; Tom Willard, drums. 7-10pm. No cover; dinner encouraged. Panama Hotel & Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 457-3993. www.panamahotel.com07/07: Miracle Mule Country/Zydeco. Part of the

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F R I D A Y J U L Y 1 — F R I D A Y J U L Y 8SUNDiALHighlights from our online community calendar—great things to do this week in Marin

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Murder in the house!Imagine a live game of Clue in

a theater setting with five cours-es of delicious traditional Italian eats rotating around your table—certainly a scenario like no other. At San Rafael Joe’s restaurant, MARIN MURDER MYSTERIES ’ production begins predictably enough with Lee Mueller’s Mur-der Me, Always unfolding on the stage. However, the painfully awful performance of the play is disrupted when somewhere off the set a “real” murder is com-mitted all while guests nosh on chicken piccata and spumoni. A detective appears, stirring up confusion and intrigue as the investigation moves for-ward to reveal the details and motives as the audience tries to figure out “whodunit.” Running every Saturday evening through August 27, Marin Mur-der Mysteries offers a jam-packed evening of good food, bad faux theater and an abundance of intrigue for all. San Rafael Joe’s, 931 4th St., San Rafael. $44-$68, includes tax and gratuity. For tickets or more information, visit www.marinmurdermysteries.com or contact director Adrianne Goff at 415/306-1202.—Dani Burlison

Describing your pasta entree as “killer” could lead to misunderstandings.

BEST BET

Time’s on her side: Jazz legend Faith Winthrop brings 58 years of professional singing experi-ence to the great American Songbook, Wednesday in San Rafael.


BEST MUSIC VENUE 10 YEARS RUNNINGDON’T FORGET…WE SERVE FOOD, TOO!

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TUESDAY NIGHT COMEDY MARK PITTA & FRIENDS

Every Tuesday The Best in Stand Up Comedy

July Art ExhibitViewpoints

Susan Schneider, Artist Tuesday July pm

Puff, the Magic Dragon The Puppets & Players Little Theatre

Wednesday July :pmOrlando Cepeda

An A List Conversation with Bruce Macgowan Thursday July pmFeast or Famine

Will Franken Comedy

Kimrea "Secret Room" CD Release Party &

Community Jam4th Annual BeeKee Scholarship Concert

Saturday July pmDanny Click

FRIJULY 1

FRIJULY 8

SATJULY 9

FRIJULY 15

SATJULY 2

WEDJULY 6

Music, Dining, Dancing... Fun!

842 4th Street San Rafael, CA 94901Tickets: (877) 568-2726

www.georgesnightclub.comAll shows 21 & over

Knight Drive plus Fantasia plus Tres Hombres XXX [ROCK]

Zoo Station plus Stung [U2/POLICE TRIBUTE BANDS]

Lydia Pense & Cold Blood [SOUL/R&B]

CRYPTICAL – The Bay Area’s Premier Grateful Dead Experience [GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE]

Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Tim Hockenberry plus The Lorin Rowan Trio [SINGER SONGWRITER]

Comedy Wednesday with Controversial Comedian Scott Capurro plus Casey Ley [COMEDY]

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tive artistic solutions. Opening reception 3-5pm July 3. (G.R.O.) is open daily, 11 to 5 closed Tue. Free. Gallery Route One, 11101 Highway One, Pt. Reyes Station. 663-1347. www.galleryrouteone.org07/01-08/27: ‘Tondos and Circular Images’ Claudia Chapline, paintings. Reception 11:30am-1:30pm July 10. 10am-4pm. Commu-nity Congregational Church, 145 Rockhill Dr., Tiburon. 868-2308. www.cchapline.com07/01-31: ‘Viewpoints’ Susan Schneder, new works. 2-10pm. Free. 142 Throkmor-ton Theatre , Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.org07/02-03: ‘Marin/Scapes’ Fine Art Exhibit & Sale Annual fine art exhibit and sale and party which exclusively features the beauty and spirit of Marin. Now in its 23rd year, this popular event offers works by more than 40 California artists. Noon-6pm. $15. Escalle Winery, 771 Magnolia, Larkspur. www.bgca.org07/02-28: ‘Pressing Matters II: Printmak-ers Group Show’ Artists reception Sunday, July 10. 10am-5pm. Free. San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo. 488-8888 . www.sgvcc.org07/02: Dollsmith Gallery Open House Monthly event presenting fine art dolls by Internationally renowned doll artists. Refreshments will be served 10am-7pm. Free. The Dollsmith, 7 Ross Ave., San Anselmo. 419-5118. www.thedollsmith.com07/03: First Sunday Open Studios As many as 40 artists host open studios the first Sunday of every month from 11am-4pm. Free. Novato Arts Center, 500 and 501 Palm Dr., Novato. 472-4628. www.novatoartscenter.org07/08-08/05: ‘Inadvertent Interlude’ Jason Sheldrick, new works influenced by spaces, either defined by something concrete like architectural elements, or something less tangible like fog. Reception 5-8pm July 8. Free. Underground Gallery, Art Works Downtown, 1337 4th St., San Rafael. 250-8201. www.artworksdowntown.org/07/08: 2nd Fridays Art Walk San Rafael Enjoy galleries, open studios, art shows, libations, and inspiration as you stroll downtown San Rafael. 5-8 p.m. Free Art Works Downtown, San Rafael. www.artworksdowntown.org/2ndfridaysThrough 07/02: Marin Society of Artists “All Creatures Great and Small: Human, Animal, Realistic and Abstract.” Juried member show. 11am-4pm. Free. Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 454-9561. www.marinsocietyofartists.orgThrough 07/04: ‘Beyond, Visions of Plan-etary Landscapes’ Tour the universe this sum-mer with a unique Smithsonian traveling exhibition. 10am-4pm. Petaluma Museum, 20 4th St., Petaluma.

(707) 778-4398. www.petalumamuseum.comThrough 07/04: ‘Mosaic Magic’ Jane Kelly, mosaic works. 7am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-3pm Sat.-Sun.; 5pm-9:30pm Wed.-Sun. Free. Anthony Miceli Gallery, Two Bird Cafe, 625 San Geronimo Valley Dr., San Geronimo. www.janekellymosaics.comThrough 07/08: ‘Beautiful Botanicals’ Paintings by Master Artists of the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society. 8am-7pm. Free. Marin Cancer Institute, 1350 So. Eliseo Dr., Greenbrae. 461-9000.Through 07/10: Marin County Watercolor Society Member group exhibition inspired by the beauty of California in Marin County and other locations throughout the state. 10am-4pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc/index.htmlThrough 07/15: Marin Arts Exhibition “Pop Art.” Exhibition featuring a variety of pop art in various mediums inspired by pop culture and popular music. 11-6pm. Free . Marin Arts Gallery, 906 Fourth St., San Rafael . 666-2442. www.marinarts.orgThrough 07/16: ‘Acts of Volition’ Susan McCormick, large and small abstract landscape paintings. 10am-7pm. Free. NH2 Salon/Gallery, Upstairs across from Old Navy, Vintage Oaks Center, Novato. www.shopvintageoaks.comThrough 07/20: Summer Group Show 2011 Giancarlo Bertini, Phoebe Brunner, Carlos Catasse, Bryn Craig William DeBilzan, James Leonard, Susan McDonnell, Lorenzo Moya and Greg Ragland, new paintings. Gallery Bergelli, 483 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 945-9454. www.bergelli.comThrough 07/21: 2011 Spring Exhibit Fea-tures quilts by Gail Retka Angiulo and a Group Show by Marin MOCA members Bernard Hea-ley, Janet Bogardus,and Terri Vereb. 11am-4pm. Free. Gallery 305, in office of Tamalpais Commu-nity Services District, 305 Bell Lane, Mill Valley. 388-6393. www.tcsd.usThrough 07/31: June/July Exhibitions Wolfgang Bloch & Lawrence La Bianca, Stephen Galloway, Michael Porter, new works. 1-5pm. Free. Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 868-0330. www.bolinasmuseum.orgThrough 08/05: ‘Clay and Beyond’ Works by Lauren Ari, Carol Fregoso, Gregg Jabbs, Tebby George and Margaret Moster. Opening recep-tion 5-8pm July 8. 10am-5pm. Free. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael. 451-8119. www.artworksdowntown.orgThrough 08/20: ‘RE: Value’ Plexus Art Group mixed media exhibition on the many interpreta-tions of the theme of “value”. Approximately 1/3 of the artwork will be available for barter. Free. Falkirk Cultural Center, 148 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 485-3328. www.falkirkculturalcenter.orgThrough 08/30: ‘Black Power-Flower Power’ Rare and historically significant exhibi-tion of photographs by Ruth-Marion Baruch and Pirkle Jones documenting the Black Power and Flower Power movements of the late 1960s. 9-5pm. Free. Marin Community Foundation , 5 Hamilton Landing, Suite 200, Novato. 666-2442. www.marincf.orgThrough 08/31: Art in the Gallery George Draper, photographs. Noon. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.comThrough 10/15: ‘Washed Ashore’ A tempo-rary exhibition at The Marine Mammal Center which features fifteen artworks made of plastic trash by Angela Haseltine Pozzi. Free, docent led tours available for a modest fee. Marine Mam-mal Center, 2000 Bunker Road, Marin Head-lands, Sausalito. 289-7325. www.marinemam-malcenterart.org

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07/06: Is your water healthy? Watch three water demonstrations on micro-clustering, alkalinity, and antioxidants. Learn the features of healthy water. Bring your home water for testing. 7-8pm. Free. Cafe Gratitude , 2200 Fourth St., San Rafael. 250-9455.

Readings

07/05: McKay Jenkins Jenkins presents “What’s Gotten Into Us? Staying Healthy in a Toxic World.” Which investigates the threats, biological and envi-ronmental, that chemicals now present in daily life. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com07/05: Traveling Poetry Show Marin Poetry Center’s Summer Traveling Show presents poets George Mclaird, Sam Doctors, Ella Eytan, Kathryn Gronke, Charlotte Schmid and Leah Shelleda. Host-ed by Joe Zaccardi. 7-9pm. Free. Fairfax Library, 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. 453-8092. www.marinpoetrycenter.org07/06: Amy Snyder The author tells the story of “Hell on Two Wheels: An Astonishing Story of Suffering, Triumph & the Most Extreme Endurance Race in the World.” Ultra-distance cyclists test the limits of human endurance. 7pm. Free. Book Pas-sage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com07/07: Adam Ross Ross talks about short story collection “Ladies and Gentleman.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com07/07: Bay Area Writing Project Bay Area Writing Project (BAWP) at UCBerkeley spon-sors Young Writers’ Camps across the Bay Area each summer. 5:30pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com07/07: Josh Flagg Bravo TV’s Million Dollar Listing host presents his memoir “Million Dollar Agent.” 6pm. Free. Book Passage , 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco. 835-1020. www.bookpassage.com07/08: Rebecca Cantrell Cantrell presents her mystery novel “Game of Lies.” It’s 1936 at the Berlin Olympics. The Nazis are trying to present a peace-seeking face to the world. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. www.bookpassage.com

Film Events

07/01: Film Night in the Park It’s spandex night in the park with “Breaking Away,” a film about a cycling-obsessed teenager. 8pm. Free. Creek Park, 451 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 272-2756. www.filmnight.org07/02: ‘Met Opera Summer Encore Series: Simon Boccanegra’ Four decades into a legen-dary Met career, tenor Plácido Domingo makes his-tory singing the title role in Verdi’s gripping political thriller, written for a baritone. 10am. $10-15. Lark Theater , 549 Magnolia, Larkspur . 924-5111 . www.larktheater.net07/02: Film Night in the Park “The Princess Bride.” Classic, beautiful, hilarious film about love and redemption. 8pm. Free. Creek Park, 451 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo. 272-2756. www.filmnight.org07/06: ‘Mann V. Ford’ Filmmakers Maro Cher-mayeff and James Redford will introduce and discuss a screening of their powerful new docu-mentary which focuses on one of the largest tox-ic-waste cases in American history. 7pm. $5.50-10.25. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael,. 454-1222. www.cafilm.org07/06: Women’s World Cup Soccer Live in HD USA vs. Sweden. 11:30am. $10-15. Lark

Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 924-5111. www.larktheater.net/newsidcontainer/1-Latest%20News/189-womens-world-cup-soccer07/07: ‘Swan Lake’ Tchaikovsky. Mariya Aleksan-drova dances both the white and black swans in this brand new production from the Bolshoi Ballet. 7pm. $15-18. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454-1222. www.cafilm.org07/08: Film Night in the Park A Beatles film featuring to be announced. 8pm. Free. Creek Park, 451 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 272-2756. www.filmnight.org

Community Events (Misc.)

06/30- 07/04: 66th Annual Marin County Fair Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. Great, abundant live music and dance performances and concerts, fireworks, carnival rides, barn animals, exhibits inside and out, food and fun for all ages. 11am-11pm. $13-15. Marin Center , 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 499-6800. www.marinfair.org07/02: 11th Annual Breastfest Beer Festi-val Breast Cancer benefit with over 60 breweries in attendance. Ticket price includes tasting, food and music. 4-9pm. $45-50. Fort Mason, 1469 Lincoln Ave., San Francisco. www.thebreastfest.org07/02: Festival of Tantra Ritual, meditation, connection exercises, communication coaching, intro to concepts of tantra & sexual energet-ics, expressive dance, and optional Thai din-ner .10am-10pm. $35-60. Sunrise Center, 645 Tamalpais Dr., Corte Madera. 924-5483. www.celebrationsoflove.com07/02: Point Reyes Farmers Market Local, all organic produce market. Live music, guest chefs and Kid Zone every Saturday. 9am.-1pm. Free. Toby’s Feed Barn, 11250 Hwy One, Point Reyes Station. 663-9667. www.marinorganic.org07/02: Sunset Hike Four mile hike with spec-tacular views of the ocean. Wine and cheese will be served. Bring water. Call for directions. 5:30-8:30pm. $15, pre-registeration. Mountain Home Inn, 810 Panoramic Highway, Mill Valley. 388-6393. www.tcsd.us07/03: ReJoice Dine and Dance 1st Sunday of every Month. 4-9pm. Nationally Acclaimed DJs & remix producers. Coordinated by Mikkhiel A. Akbar 4-9 p.m. Free West End Cafe, 1133 4th St., San Rafael. 454-1424. www.westenddeli.com07/04: 4th of July Pancake Breakfast and Hot Dog Barbecue Lunch Fundraiser All proceeds go to boy and girl scouts. 8-11am Pancake breakfast. $5-7. 10:30am-12:30pm hot dog lunch. $2.50-4. American Legion Hall, 500 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur.07/04: July 4th Parade PeaceNovato is seeking volunteers to help carry the 6100 Peace Cranes in the parade. 9:30am-12:15pm. Free. Sweetser Ave., Novato. 897-0516. www.peacenovato.5U.com07/05: Brainstormers Pub Trivia Join quizmas-ter Rick Tosh for a fun and friendly team trivia com-petition. 8-10pm. Free. Finnegan’s Marin, 877 Grant Ave., Novato. 899-1516. www.finnegansmarin.com07/06: Independence Day Celebration Lunch Lunch and live entertainment provided by Bread & Roses. Menu: BBQ chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, lemonade, strawberry shortcake. Noon- 1:30pm. $6-9. Whistlestop Jackson Cafe, 930 Tama-lpais Ave., San Rafael. 456-9062. www.whistlestop.org/events/independence-day-luncheon07/07: Learning In The Garden Meet at the Tam Valley demonstration garden. Get new ideas for your garden. Learn basic irrigation, composting, planting, care, and maintenance of gardens. 9-10am. Free. Tamalpais Valley Learning Garden, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley. 388-6393. www.tcsd.us07/08-10: SF Fine Mineral Show More than 30 “mini-museums” featuring natural semi-pre-

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Kid Stuff

07/05: ‘Puff, the Magic Dragon’ 30 minute show features marionettes and hand puppets, delightful songs and an energetic live perform-ance by Gil Olin, who doubles as a storyteller and a pirate. 6pm. $8-10 suggested donation. 142 Throckmorton Theatre , Mill Valley. 383-9600. www.142throckmortontheatre.org07/06: Mother Goose on the Loose Story-time For children ages 0-3 and their parent or caregiver. 9:30-10am. Free. Marin City Library, 164 Donahue St. , Marin City. 332-6157. www.marinlibrary.org07/06: Tam Valley Origami Join Tia Smirnoff and learn the exciting art of paper folding. Turn a simple square of paper into a frog, butterfly,or box. All levels and ages welcome. Kids must be accompanied by parents. Co-ed. 2-3pm. Free. The Cabin, 60 Tennessee Valley Road, Mill Valley. 388-6393. www.tcsd.us07/06: Toddler Story Time Stories, rhymes and songs in the library with Molly McCall. For children 0-3 and their caretakers. 9:40-10am. Free. Sausalito Public Library, 420 Litho St., Sau-salito. 289-4121. www.ci.sausalito.ca.us07/08: Summer Sunsets Concert Series with Rythm Child Performance introduces kids and their families to the basic elements of music through a drum circle experience. 5-7pm. $5-10. Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McRey-nolds Road, Sausalito. www.baykidsmuseum.orgThrough 08/19: San Anselmo Library Summer Reading Program “One World, Many Stories.” Children explore the world through stories, songs, crafts, author visits and special weekly performances. For a list of free programs call or visit the website. Free. San Anselmo Public Library, 110 Tunstead Ave., San Anselmo. 258-4656. www.sananselmolibrary.orgThrough 09/11: ‘Curious George: Let’s Get Curious’ Exhibition Have your picture taken with the rocket George took to outer space. Experiment with color, light, and shadow inside his apartment. Play mini golf on George’s special

course at this new temporary exhibition. Free with museum admission Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 339-3900. www.badm.orgThursdays: Story Time With Phil Join mas-ter storyteller Phil Sheridan for a weekly story time. For children of all ages. 3:30-4pm. Free. Sausalito Public Library, 420 Litho St., Sausalito. 289-4121. www.ci.sausalito.ca.us

Health and Fitness

Fridays: Senior Yoga with Kelly Enjoy an hour of yoga. Gain and maintain balance, strength and flexibility of body and mind. Previous experience not necessary. Modification poses available. Bring water and a mat if you have one. 3-4pm. $3 per class. Whistlestop Active Aging Center, 930 Tamalpais Ave., San Rafael. 456-9062. www.whistlestop.org/classes/yoga-with-kelly/

Support Groups

First and Third Tuesdays: Caregiver’s Sup-port Group Focus is on spiritual and emotional healing while supporting a loved one through illness. Group sponsored by attitudinal healing interna-tional. 7-9 p.m. Free. 1350 S. Eliseo Dr. (adjacent to Marin General Hospital), Greenbrae. 383-0399.Fridays: Caregiver Support Group Ongoing support group provided by Senior Access for families and friends taking care of older adults with memory loss, dementia, or chronic illness. 11am-12:30pm. Free. Senior Access, 70 Skyview Terrace, San Rafael. 491-2500 ext 13. www.senioraccess.orgWednesdays: Senior Support Group Seniors having sleep, anxiety, pain or related medication issues, please join us for a free support group and refreshments. Led by experienced RN. 11am-1 2:15pm. Free. Homestead Valley Community

Center, 315 Montford Ave., Mill Valley. 846-0026.

Summertime treatsWe at the Pacific Sun are grateful

for our office location adjacent to the fabulous Donna Seager Gallery. And this week, the gratitude meter will go up even higher as the gallery overflows with eye-boggling inspi-ration from the SUMMER SALON. Including visual gems in the book room and the summer jewelry col-lection, the summer series displays paintings, sculpture and mixed- media works from artists Michael Cutlip, Devorah Jacoby, Lisa Kokin, Stan Peterson, Inez Storer and many, many more. Visit the gallery to view the pieces starting Friday, July 1, and don’t forget to return for the artists’ recep-tion during San Rafael’s Second Friday Art Walk on Friday, July 8, 5-8pm. The reception includes live music from Studio 5. Donna Seager Gallery, 851 4th St., San Rafael. Free. 415/454-4229.—Dani Burlison

Michael Cutlip’s ‘Bunny Land’ mixed-media piece just says ‘summertime fun’ to us.

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995 Fictitious Name StatementFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 126981 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as ELDORADO FOREST SPRING WATER COMPANY, 1010 B ST. SUITE 215, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: DENISE ZOYA MARIE JILBERE, 854 HACIENDA WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious busi-ness name(s) listed herein on May 24, 2011. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 27, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 10, 17, 24; July 3, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 126861 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as NOR-CAL AIR DUCT SERVICES, 25 LAKEVEIW CT., NOVATO, CA 94947: RANDY VOLKMAN, 25 LAKEVEIW CT., NOVATO, CA 94947. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on May 18, 2011. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 16, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 10, 17, 24; July 3, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 127028 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as MOVING ART, 4305 OVEREND, RICHMOND, CA 94804: LUIS MANUELA, 1045 DAVIS AVE., GLENDALE, CA 91201. This business is being conducted by an indi-vidual. Registrant has not yet begun to trans-act business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 6, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 10, 17, 24; July 3, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 127038 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MUGSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY; MUGSYCLICKS, 210 JEWELL ST., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MUGSYCLICKS LLC., 210 JEWELL ST., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by a limited liability company. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious busi-ness name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 7, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 10, 17, 24; July 3, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 127032 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as SIGNDESIGN, 1925 E. FRANCISCO BLVD. SUITE 15, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JOSEPH P. RANNO, 1925 E. FRANCISCO BLVD. SUITE 15, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by an indi-vidual. Registrant has not yet begun to trans-act business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 6, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 126971 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as MINI MANAGEMENT CO., 415 COLOMA ST., SAUSALITO, CA 94965: DUANE M. HINES, 415 COLOMA ST., SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on January 12, 1993. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 27, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 126972 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as SAUSALITO CLASSIC CAR STORAGE, 2850 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: DUANE M. HINES, 415 COLOMA ST., SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on October 1, 2005. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 27, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 126978 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as SAN ANSELMO MINI STORAGE, 208 GREENFIELD AVE., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: DUANE M. HINES, 415 COLOMA ST., SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant

began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on November 1, 1996. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 27, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 126977 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as IGNACIO MINI STORAGE, 394 BEL MARIN KEYS BLVD., NOVATO, CA 94949: DUANE M. HINES, 415 COLOMA ST., SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the ficti-tious business name(s) listed herein on May 1, 1982. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 27, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 126976 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as SAN PEDRO BOAT STORAGE, 665 N. SAN PEDRO, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: DUANE M. HINES, 415 COLOMA ST., SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the ficti-tious business name(s) listed herein on May 15, 1995. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 27, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 126975 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as TERRA LINDA MINI STORAGE, 4290 REDWOOD HWY., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: DUANE M. HINES, 415 COLOMA ST., SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the ficti-tious business name(s) listed herein on April 19, 1996. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 27, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 126974 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as CORTE MADERA MINI STORAGE, 5776-B PARADISE DR., CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: DUANE M. HINES, 415 COLOMA ST., SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on August 1, 1987. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 27, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 126979 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as SAUSALITO MINI STORAGE, 415 COLOMA ST., SAUSALITO, CA 94965: DUANE M. HINES, 415 COLOMA ST., SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the ficti-tious business name(s) listed herein on 1980. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 27, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 126973 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as ALL OVER MARIN MINI STORAGE, 2145 REDWOOD HWY., LARKSPUR, CA 94904: DUANE M. HINES, 415 COLOMA ST., SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on January 1, 1991. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 27, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 127081 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as NEST ARCHITECTURE, 501 HUMBOLT AVE., SAUSALITO, CA 94965: NEST ARCHITECTURE STUDIO, INC., 501 HUMBOLT AVE., SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by a corpo-ration. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 10, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

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TERRACE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by a husband & wife. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 8, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2011126988 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as QUATTRO SOLAR, 65 ROSS AVE. SUITE A, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: DAVID A. QUATTRO, 65 ROSS AVE. SUITE A, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious busi-ness name(s) listed herein on October 29, 2010. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on May 31, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2011127070 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as POINT REYES FARM, 11925 STATE ROUTE 1, POINT REYES STATION, CA 94956: HEIDRUN MEADERY, 11925 STATE ROUTE 1, POINT REYES STATION, CA 94956. This business is being conducted by a corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on May 1, 2011. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 6, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 127110 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as ZE BEST TOURS, 57 TAMALPAIS AVE. APT #11, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: ADAM DAN FERDMAN, 57 TAMALPAIS AVE. APT #11, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi-ness under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 16, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 127107 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as MAPLE GRACE; PURE LINENS, 133 BRETANO WAY, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: PURE HOME PRODUCTS, LLC., 133 BRETANO WAY, GREENBRAE, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by a limited liability company. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious busi-ness name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 15, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2011127113 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as KIRBY OF MARIN, 121 PAUL DR. SUITE A2, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: THE 144 GROUP, INC., 121 PAUL DR. SUITE A2, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on June 15, 2011. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 16, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2011127111 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as TRIMTAB MEDIA, 30 CASTRO AVE., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ILIANI MATISSE, 4777 HESSEL RD., SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472; MISCHA HEDGES, 49 VALENCIA AVE. #3, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This busi-ness is being conducted by a co-partners. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on June 1, 2011. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 16, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 127031 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as JW MOBILE-COOLCATS-HOSE DOCTOR, 3115 KERNER BLVD., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JIM WILLIAMS, 33 SAILMAKER CT., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903; PEGGY VAUGHN, 5084 LAKEVILLE HWY., PETALUMA, CA 94954. This business is being conducted by a limited partnership. Registrant began transacting business under the ficti-tious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 6, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 127005

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as NORTHBAY MESSENGER, 801 BUTTERFIELD RD., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: STEVEN C. ROEMER, 801 BUTTERFIELD RD., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on July 16, 2001. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 2, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 126998 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as OUTWARD HOUND, 131 VALLEY VIEW AVE., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: PETER KALAT, 131 VALLEY VIEW AVE., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 1, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 127116 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as NORTH BAY EQUIPMENT, 4 CREEK RD., FAIRFAX, CA 94930: KYE BREWER, 4 CREEK RD., FAIRFAX, CA 94930. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi-ness under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 16, 2011. (Publication Dates: June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 127184 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as LA SELVA, 555 E. FRANCISCO BLVD. #20, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ARMANDO SAGULA, 2551 GOODRICK AVE., RICHMOND, CA 94801. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious busi-ness name(s) listed herein on June 27, 2011. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 27, 2011. (Publication Dates:July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2011127199 The following individual(s) is (are) doing busi-ness as MARIN CRUISE LINE, 915 EAST BLITHEDATE AVE. SUITE 8, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: VERA L. TYLER, 915 EAST BLITHEDATE AVE. SUITE 8, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on June 27, 2011. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on June 28, 2011. (Publication Dates:July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011)

997 All Other LegalsORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1102809. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MOMY HIMY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MOMY HIMY to MAURICE MOMY HIMY. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: July 25, 2011, 8:30AM, Dept. E, Room E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 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 the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: June 6, 2011 /s/ FAYE D’OPAL, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (Pacific Sun: June 10, 17, 24; July 3, 2011)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1102757. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner WENDI MICHELLE ROBBINS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as fol-lows: WENDI MICHELLE ROBBINS to KATE ROBBINS GUSTIN. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicat-ed below to show cause, if any, why the peti-tion for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes

described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: July 15, 2011, 8:30AM, Dept. E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 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 circula-tion, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: June 3, 2011 /s/ FAYE D’OPAL, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (Pacific Sun: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1102106. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner TARA LASKY-KUTTEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: TARA LASKY-KUTTEN to KYLE T LASKY-KUTTEN. THE COURT ORDERS that all per-sons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: July 14, 2011, 9:00AM, Dept. L, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 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 circula-tion, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: April 26, 2011 /s/ LYNN DURYEE, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (Pacific Sun: June 17, 24; July 1, 8, 2011)

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE.IGNACIO MINI STORAGE according to the provisions of Division B of the California Business and Professional Code, Chapter 10, Section 21707(a) hereby gives NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE. IGNACIO MINI STORAGE will conduct a public sale of the contents of the storage units named below, with the contents being sold for lawful money of the United States of America. The Sale is being held to satisfy an OWNERâ�™S LIEN and will be held at: IGNACIO MINI STORAGE, 394 BEL MARIN KEYS BLVD., NOVATO, CA 94949. The property will be sold to the highest bidder on WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2011 at 10:00AM. Should it be impossible to sell all of the lots on the above date, the sale will be continued to another date as announced by the auctioneer, Duane M. Hines, Bond No. RED 1016142. The property to be sold con-sists of household goods and personal effects belonging to the occupant(s) identified below. For additional information call: (415)883-8459, Monday Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. TENANT: GREGORY OSBORN: UNIT #289, JAMES RUSSELL: UNIT #179-B. Pacific Sun: (June 24; July 1, 2011)

SUMMONS Family Law (CITACION Derecho Familiar): Case Number (Numero De Caso): FL 204609. NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Aviso Al Demandado): MARTINA SCHMITZ-BENNETT: YOU ARE BEING SUED (LO ESTAN DEMANDANDO). PETITIONER’S NAME IS (Nombre Del Demandante): WILLIAM E. BENNETT. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this SUMMONS and PETITION are served on you to file a RESPONSE at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your RESPONSE on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and cus-tody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you can not pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both spouses or domes-tic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y direcciÃ©�n de la corte son): LAKE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 255 N.

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ARIES (March 20 - April 19) Your ruler (mighty Mars) is now ruling your thoughts, making you strongly believe in your own ideas, which is not a bad thing. Problems could occur if you insist everyone else think the same way you do. Your challenge for the week is to practice diplomacy rather than autocracy. Meanwhile, Monday is the 4th of July. Any holiday that provides an excuse to shoot off fireworks and celebrate independence is just fine with you.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 19) As one of the zodiac’s “thrifty” signs, you are particularly clever when in the mood to buy things. You know where to find the bargains and how to find Champagne on a beer budget. Since this is a holiday weekend with at least one picnic on the agenda, your ability to buy the best at a discount is useful. To make things even better, your ruler (Venus) moves into nurturing Cancer, an expert sign for food and drink.

GEMINI (May 20 - June 20) After several weeks of having your ruler (chatty Mercury) in the rather shy sign of Cancer, you appreciate the difference when he enters the playful sign of Leo on Saturday. This puts you in a friendly mood for the 4th of July, which is handy whether you’re hosting a picnic or going to one. Remember that bossy Mars remains in your sign. If your sister doesn’t want to try your creatively inspired red, white and blue potato salad, don’t insist...

CANCER (June 21 - July 21) Friday’s solar eclipse offers an opportunity for a fresh start dur-ing your zodiac celebration. Choose something (or someone) that you want to bring into your life and you can now easily get the ball rolling. The 4th is not a holiday to spend alone and this year you won’t want to hide away from the fireworks. Charming Venus enters your sign on Monday, making you both irresistible and charismatic. Are you having fun yet?

LEO (July 22 - August 22) A Sun-Moon conjunction activates your subconscious Friday. Listen closely. The messages you receive may seem garbled, but they are powerfully insightful. Meantime, the holiday weekend includes both witty Mercury and the emotive Moon in your sign. Not only does this make you quite entertaining for the festivities, but it also makes you the one most likely to dramatically recite the Declaration of Independence to whoever is will-ing to be your audience.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 21) Usually you’re OK with having someone above you in the work hierarchy—as long as this person is knowledgeable. Every couple of years, however, you want to open your own business and be your own boss—the cycle that is happening right now. If you are unhappily employed, you can compose your own Declaration of Indepen-dence and walk out. If you need a paycheck more than freedom, don’t do anything until you confirm your unemployment benefits status.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22) In an effort to be agreeable you sometimes suppress your individuality and conform to what is socially acceptable. This is challenged during the next five years, as Uranus (in opposition to your sign) urges you to break away from any relationships that squelch your freedom. Speaking of freedom, Monday is the 4th of July, as well as the day your ruler (Venus) moves into the family-oriented sign of Cancer. That whole “breaking away” thing? Maybe not yet...

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21) Friday’s New Moon solar eclipse can be a good day to review summertime travel options. If you always end up at the same old vacation spots, consider finding a completely different place on the planet. Do a little research and see what strikes your fancy. As for the Independence Day weekend, be careful about who is listening. If you’re attending a public event, you won’t be your usual private self and you know how you hate giving up your secrets.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20) As one who is prone to making comments without filtering them first, you may want to avoid conversations with thin-skinned friends Friday. Meanwhile, the remainder of the holiday weekend looks good for leaving town or spending time with friends who are visiting from out of town. The creative and friendly Leo Moon is great for inspiring open-minded discussions on everything from politics to UFOs. Now if only Congress were in session...

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 18) While I would love to forecast a delightful holi-day weekend for you, I would probably be stretching the truth. The planetary alignments are particularly dicey for Capricorn. Friday is the bottom of your lunar cycle with a solar eclipse in your opposite sign of Cancer. Saturday brings a broadside hit from the Sun to your ruler (Saturn). To have a better chance of a festive time, celebrate Monday—but let someone else ignite the grill.

AQUARIUS (January 19 - February 17) On Saturday, you are ready to start working on your relationship—or start looking for a relationship if you don’t have one. Ideas are exchanged with your sweetie (or potential sweetie) with empathetic awareness. This comes in handy if you usually disagree on where to watch the fireworks or whether to invite your annoying neighbor over for a barbecue. Wednesday’s emphasis is on scheduling a bit of work while on vacation—otherwise known as a tax write-off.

PISCES (February 18 - March 19) You can find a way to be creative while doing nearly anything—from waiting in line at the post office to composing a letter of resignation from your latest temporary job. On Friday, this particular skill is bigger and better than ever. Make sure you use it for something important—like completing the video of your latest original song. As for Independence Day, lovable Venus moves into your romance house. Let the fire-

works begin...

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Q: I had to talk a guy friend out of showing up on a first date with a rose and a book the woman had casually

mentioned she liked. He’s a genuinely nice guy and profes-sionally quite successful, but he repeatedly turns women off by coming on too strong too soon with these gifts. Can you please explain to guys why they shouldn’t do this? —Woman Who’s Been There

A: It’s a really bad idea for a guy to give flowers to a girl he’s just meeting, unless she’s just won the Kentucky Derby. In that case, he could also slip

her a carrot and slap her on the rump.Unless a woman shows up for your first date wearing a saddle, limit your gifts

to an on-time arrival and smelling like you’ve showered recently. Anything more comes off like a sales promotion: “Date your way to a free panini maker! Trip to Mazatlan after five completed sex acts!” Selling a woman on liking you before you see whether you like her suggests you have wildly low standards. Never mind who she is; you’ll take any woman who’s a woman and not in jail or too busy fil-ing a restraining order against you to meet you for a drink.

Evolutionary psychologist Gad Saad, author of the terrific new book The Con-suming Instinct, has studied the timing of gift-giving in romantic relationships. He explained to me that courtship behaviors need to be modulated in their tim-ing and frequency. “Telling a woman that she looks beautiful is nice. Repeating it 35 times during dinner is not. It creates an asymmetry in the power dynamics that renders the guy less attractive.” Likewise, giving gifts too early in dating “reeks of desperation,” Saad said. “Recall that many women are attracted to alpha males who can otherwise only be ‘tamed’ by the love of the one unique woman (the classic rendition of the male archetype in romance novels). If the guy is swooning all over the woman on the first date, there is nothing to tame.”

There’s that saying that gifts should be given from the heart, which always makes me flash on gift-wrapping Grandpa’s stent. But, as a rule, you shouldn’t give a present to a woman until you’ve worked up some affection for her and she seems to have some for you. Expensive gifts early on tend to make a woman who isn’t a gold digger uncomfortable and tell a woman who is that you’re a prime chump. Instead, give fun, inexpensive things that tell her you were listening when she said she loves monkeys and weren’t just saying “Yeah, uh-huh” and running baseball stats in your head. By showing that you care about what’s special to her, you’re tell-ing her that she’s becoming special to you, sending the message “It had to be you,” as opposed to “It could’ve been anyone, but you’ll do.”

Q: This guy I’ve gone out with only contacts me late at night via text (just looking to text, not for a booty call). I work early, and I’m always about

to go to sleep when he texts, but because he so rarely contacts me, I always respond (and usually fall asleep while texting). I’ve told him repeatedly I’d like to talk during daylight hours and given him my work number. How do I get him to call during the day instead of playing Textmaster Flash until midnight?—Eye Bags

A: There’s a reason he won’t contact you during daylight hours, and it isn’t because he’s a vampire and that’s when he lies in his coffin watching Judge

Judy on his iPad. You’ve actually been setting the time for your texting sessions. Nothing says “How dare you text me at 11pm?!” like spending 20 minutes tex-ting with a guy who just has. Think about what you’re telling him: All he has to do is make a bell ring, and you’ll roll over and start texting. (Are you looking to be somebody’s girlfriend or Pavlov’s dog?)

The fact that a guy “rarely” contacts you is all the more reason to avoid texting him back pronto. It’s absence, not unlimited text messaging, that makes the heart grow fonder. If you want a guy to respect your boundaries, show him that you have them. When he texts you too late, wait till the next morning and send him a single text telling him you go to bed early and asking him to call you during the day. If he can’t swing that, let him call the sort of woman who’ll pick up the phone for a man at any hour—whispering sweet nothings like “Thank you for choosing 24-hour roadside assistance. This is Erica. Do you need a jump or a tow?”

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