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Judy Miller, Palo Alto's pioneering stained-glass artist, in retrospect Page 11 Marjan Sadoughi Marjan Worth A Look 17 Eating Out 19 Movie Times 28 Goings On 31 ■ Upfront Unanimous approval for new Palo Alto schools chief Page 3 ■ Sports SHP boys’ dream tennis season ends in nightmare Page 36 ■ Home & Real Estate Women’s club hosts antique critique Inside JACKIE ONE OF THE FIRST COMBINED INTESTINAL AND LIVER TRANSPLANTS CURRENTLY: LITTLE CHARMER

JUST ANOTHER REMARKABLE DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. Jackie Seki has a smile that lights up a room. But things weren’t always so bright for the little girl. By three months of age, Jackie was suffering from end-stage intestinal failure and her liver soon began to fail. Her only option: a combined small intestine and liver transplant. © 2007 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Jackie joined the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Transplant Program and became one of the few patients to receive the groundbreaking procedure. Ten years ago, an operation like this was experimental at best. Today, with the commitment and pioneering spirit of the doctors, nurses and researchers at Packard Children’s, patients like Jackie are thriving after such surgeries. It’s this kind of innovative thinking, as well as sensitive, nurturing care, that makes Packard Lucile Packard Children’s a world-class hospital. And these days, Jackie is a world-class doll, enchanting Children’s Hospital everyone she meets–people and animals alike. Visit www.lpch.org for more information. AT STANFORD

Page 2 • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis It’s official: Kevin Skelly named superintendent Burst of audience applause greets announcement after for learning support services of the “I want to thank the board for the year, a boost of $11,813 at the end Poway Unified School District in whole process,” PTA Council Pres- of his second year and an increase board emerges from closed session — he will start July 1 northern San Diego County. ident Melissa Baten Caswell said. of $12,403. The contract begins July by Susan Hong He will replace current Superin- She said she felt the board really 1 and ends June 30, 2011, with an tendent Mary Frances Callan who listened to the community. option to extend. t’s official: Kevin Skelly will around and applause erupting from last December announced her re- “The things that we asked for on Skelly will also receive a $1 mil- serve as the Palo Alto Unified a full-house audience. tirement this summer. the list we were able to check off,” lion interest-free loan to help pur- I School District’s next superin- Skelly, who has degrees from “I expect a very strong handing off, she said. chase a house within the district, tendent starting July 1. The Board Harvard University and University a passing of the baton,” board mem- Skelly’s base salary starts at plus a $25,000 moving-expense of Education voted unanimously of California Berkeley, currently ber Dana Tom said. “And it’s going $225,000 with incremental increas- reimbursement. He will get a car Tuesday night with smiles all serves as associate superintendent to serve our district wonderfully.” es of $11,250 at the end of his first (continued on page 10)

COUNTY County cuts could hurt mentally ill, uninsured Supervisor Liz Kniss pledges to try to restore services, minimize damages to agencies and clients by Becky Trout assive cuts in proposed San- ta Clara County human-ser- M vices funding could doom the North County Mental Health Center in Palo Alto and force May- view Community Health Center to curtail services available to limited- income persons. County Executive Pete Kutras has reluctantly proposed slashing spending by $145 million, with the biggest cuts in mental and public- health services to address an overall $227.2 million shortfall. Officials Sam Tenney hope increased revenues can close the remaining gap. Mayor Yoriko Kishimoto called the proposed cuts “definitely alarming.” Supergroup “It could be very draconian,” Palo Alto’s Director of Human Services Anti-war demonstrators in superhero garb sang and marched on University Avenue Wednesday, ending up at Congresswoman Anna Eshoo's office Kathy Espinoza-Howard said. Some calling for the impeachment of President George W. Bush. Carol Brouillet (left) dressed as Wonder Woman and singer-songwriter August Bullock officials fear the cuts could shift played guitar in a Superman costume. costs to local police and emergency services such as paramedics and should be responsible for fixing the city paid for the building and land. hospital emergency rooms. PALO ALTO leak: the city or the nonprofit group City staff will recommend that The cuts would include closing that hopes to lease the building and Palo Alto end its financial obligation North County Mental Health Cen- turn it into the city’s first local his- to the building at Monday night’s ter on Grant Avenue in Palo Alto, Costs rise for historic tory museum. council meeting, Fellman said. which serves 337 clients. Palo Alto-based Vance Brown The burden will then be on the Other agencies are still assessing ‘History Museum’ building Builders recently estimated it would Palo Alto History Museum nonprof- damages from the possible cuts. take another $150,000 to $300,000 it to raise additional funds to fix the According to the proposed budget, Basement still leaks despite repair efforts, and city could to stop the leak, which would be leak — in addition to the millions of public-health services would still be pull plug on more expenditures added to the $415,000 the City dollars the group still needs to raise provided from the county’s Grant Council approved last summer to to renovate the building and turn it Avenue facility, and the mental- by Molly Tanenbaum repair water damage in the build- into a museum. health services would be replaced ing, according to Bill Fellman, real “It’s kind of a tough situation and by an “urgent care” operation. alo Alto’s historic Roth Build- 300 Homer Ave. — built in 1932 to property manager for the city. you can understand both sides of it. The cuts would be “devastating” ing is becoming like an old house the Palo Alto Medical Clinic “By trying to fix this leak, we’re They don’t want to take on some- to the Alliance for Community Care, P car: badly in need of expen- — the big problem is a persistent over $1.5 million into this build- thing that’s going to be quite an which provides mental-health servic- sive, unbudgeted repairs, one after leak in the basement. ing that we weren’t going to spend additional cost to them,” Fellman es at several facilities, including one the other. The question for next Monday any money on,” Fellman said. That said. on California Avenue and a group In the case of the structure at night’s City Council meeting is who doesn’t include the $2 million the (continued on page 10) (continued on page 10) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Page 3 703 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94302 (650) 326-8210 PUBLISHER William S. Johnson ReaderReaderWire comments via e-mail, voice mail and U.S. mail EDITORIAL Jay Thorwaldson, Editor Hot global issue Please get online and do a search Jocelyn Dong, Managing Editor under “Taser deaths.” Read about Allen Clapp, Carol Blitzer, Assistant Editors I am a sophomore at Gunn High Keith Peters, Sports Editor School. Global warming is a serious the many people all over the United Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor problem that is not being accepted States and Canada who have died in Rebecca Wallace, Arts & Entertainment Editor custody after being tasered. Think Don Kazak, Senior Staff Writer as a real challenge by some people. Molly Tanenbaum, Becky Trout, Staff Writers Here are some facts to show that about what the increasing militariza- Norbert von der Groeben, Chief Photographer tion of local police might mean for our Marjan Sadoughi, Staff Photographer global warming is a real thing and Sam Tenney, Photo Intern is causing environmental changes civil rights. Think about the poor, the Tyler Hanley, Assistant to the Editor & around us: mentally ill, the addicted and the just Online Editor plain unlucky who could suffer excru- Sue Dremann, Staff Writer, Special Sections Editor Global temperature has been rising Cammie Farmer, Calendar Editor since record-keeping began in 1880 ciating pain, disorganization of the Jeanne Aufmuth, Dale Bentson, and 2006 was the hottest year ever nervous system and maybe death. Lynn Comeskey, Kit Davey, Tim Goode, Jack Dana St. George McKinnon, Susan Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, recorded in continental U.S. history. Contributors Melting ice will result in rising sea lev- Campesino Avenue, Palo Alto Susan Hong, Editorial Intern Julia Cooper, Arts & Entertainment Intern els. Large numbers of people will be displaced by rising sea levels. 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Page 4 • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly Upfront Fantastic Hair & Nail Spa SCHOOLS Special School board taking big bites Summer Sale from food-services deficit ■ Manicure & Pedicure Spa ...... $20 Palo Alto school board striving to reduce $600,000 ■ Facial, Manicure & Pedicure Spa ...... $65 annual deficit below a quarter million dollars ■ Waxing ...... $7 & up ■ by Susan Hong Hair Cut ...... $7 & up ■ ossible increases in Palo Alto the district’s dining-services con- elementary schools ordered 3,572 Color ...... $40 & up school lunch fees will not be tractor, guaranteed it would cover lunches that were prepared, sent to ■ Hot Oil ...... $20 P enough to eliminate a big def- any deficit in excess of $350,000. the schools but left uneaten, Ma- icit in food-services costs, school A 13-percent increase this year in tranga said. That’s 224 lunches a 417 San Antonio Road / San Antonio Shopping Center (next to Ross) officials told the school board Tues- students using the food services was day at about $10,000 a month, or 650-949-1862 ■ 7 days / 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. day night. not enough to pull the “bleeding” more than $100,000 a year “going The board continued the discus- program into the black, district of- into the garbage can,” he said. — Must present ad — sion of how to slash a $600,000 ficials reported. More participation “We shouldn’t be spending food-services deficit to its May 20 boosted revenues by about $170,000, meeting, after voting on an initial but due to increased labor costs the step: to reduce food-service-staff overall deficit has been increasing “We shouldn't be PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL hours. The board did not decide on every year since the year 2000, Ma- CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE anything other than staff-hour re- tranga reported. spending $100,000 BROADCAST LIVE ON KZSU, FM 90.1 ductions. Lunch prices at elementary and a year on food that CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS The board agreed to reduce cur- secondary schools could increase by CHANNEL 26 rent labor by 29 hours instead of a 50 cents to $1.50 for lunches, bring- doesn't get eaten.” more drastic option of 52.5 hours. ing them up to $3.50 to $5.50. COUNCIL AGENDA HOTLINE 329-2477 This would allow the district to The board also is considering avoid layoffs, as two employees are changing Palo Alto High School’s —Jerry Matranga, (TENTATIVE) AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING considering retirement, according lunches to a “grab and go” concept. associate superintendent to Associate Superintendent Jerry These “grab and go” lunches will COUNCIL CHAMBERS Matranga. include pre-packaged Panini sand- MAY 14, 2007 – 6:00 p.m. The labor cuts were approved by wiches, salads, healthy cookies and 1. Stanford Shopping Center: Review Regarding Conceptual Plans three votes, with board members healthy drinks, according to Bill and Status for the Expansion of the Stanford Shopping Center Barb Mitchell and Dana Tom ab- Schuster, district manager at Chart- $100,000 a year on food that doesn’t 2. Stanford Medical Center: Review Regarding the Update of the staining. wells. Many Paly students choose to get eaten,” Matranga said. Stanford Medical Center Area Plan and Conceptual Plans for California School Employers As- eat lunch across the street at Town When he taught in elementary the Expansion and Modernization of the Medical Center sociation Co-Presidents Ruta He- & Country Shopping Center. school he would take attendance 3. Lease Amendment to Relocate from 1003 Elwell Court to 1005 nard and Liz Mann insisted that the Lunch lines at Gunn High School and ask how many students would Elwell Court and to Extend the Term for 1005 and 1007 Elwell deficit was due to more factors than will shorten as the district plans to buy lunch that day, Matranga added. Court to 2013 just labor costs. The cuts shouldn’t open two more sales outlets there. A student would take the attendance 4. 1st Reading - Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section fall on the backs of food-service Jordan and Terman middle record to the office along with the 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (the Zoning Map) personnel, they said. schools will also see shorter lines, lunch count. Food services would to Change the Classifi cation of Property Known as 3401, 3415 On May 22, the board will con- officials said. then call in and order the number of and 3445 Alma Street from PC Planned Community 1362 to tinue discussing how to reduce the Pre-ordering at elementary lunches requested. He suggested that PC Planned Community ______deficit to between $212,000 and schools could be required to reduce (continued on page 10) 5. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Management Agreement with $350,000 for next year. Chartwells, food waste. Over a 16-day period Brad Lozares for Golf Professional Services at 1875 Embar- cadero Road, Palo Alto 6. Approval of a First Amendment to Lease for 300 Hamilton Av- CITY HALL enue, Suite B, to Exercise Option to Extend 7. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Lease with the Elizabeth Gamble Garden for Property Located at 1431 Waverley Street, Palo Alto worker’s comp Extending the Term for Twenty Years 8. Approval of a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans and a Bud- fraud case prosecuted get Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $121,000 for the City’s Share of the Cost of Installation of a Traffi c Signal and Former warehouse worker faces fines, imprisonment Roadway Improvements at the Intersection of El Camino Real for doing construction work while on paid leave and Ventura Avenue - Resolution 9. Approval of a Change in Historic Designation from Category 4 by Becky Trout to Category 2 at 564 University Avenue 10. Approval of an Enterprise Fund Contract with Romic Envi- nvestigators videotaped Luis he is representing DaSilva, but had witnesses.” ronmental Technologies Corporation in the Base Amount of DaSilva, 48, a Palo Alto city no comment on the case. DaSilva was captured on video- $212,128 for Provision of Services for Transportation and Dis- I employee who was receiving Huntley said she is still calculat- tape performing strenuous con- posal of Ash for the Regional Water Quality Control Plant worker’s compensation benefits ing the amount of money involved struction work at several residences 11. Roth Building, 300 Homer Avenue – Approval of Option Agree- for a back injury, laboring at a con- and could not provide an estimate. in 2006, Huntley said. ment and Consideration of Addendum to the Environmental struction site last year, according to DaSilva, who lives in Campbell, Blanch said fraudulent claims Impact Report (EIR) for the South of Forest Area Coordinated Santa Clara Deputy District Attor- will be arraigned on a felony fraud against the city are “not frequent.” Plan ney Ann Huntley. charge sometime in June, Huntley Palo Alto has 200 open claims 12. Approval of a Resolution Appointing a Council Member to the A warrant for his arrest was is- said. The penalty could be two to that cost about $1 million per year, Board of Directors of the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Wa- sued in April, she said. five years in prison or a probation down slightly from last year, she ter System Financing Authority and to the Board of Directors of DaSilva was a warehouse shop- period with up to a year in county said. the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency keeper for the city when he injured jail, she said. “We are continuously looking his back in 2002, Huntley said. She DaSilva no longer works for the at our open claims to determine if said she believed the injury was au- city, Blanch said. there’s more appropriate medical STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING thentic. Insurance companies have inves- treatment or if there’s an outstand- DaSilva began receiving worker’s tigative units or hire other firms ing issue that needs to be resolved,” The Finance Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, comp payments, but at some point to check up on suspicious claims, Blanch said. The city is also striving May 15, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room re- someone became suspicious. Huntley said. to promote safe practices and pre- garding 1) Public Works Department Budget; 2) Transmittal of the Palo Alto Risks and Benefits Man- Although the district attorney’s vent injuries, she said. 2007-09 General Fund Capital Improvement Program; 3) Public ager Sandra Blanch referred ques- office receives many worker’s comp State legislation in 2004 aiming Works Department – Enterprise Funds Budget: Storm Drainage, tions to the city’s contract attorney, fraud cases, Huntley said they only to reform the worker’s comp system Refuse, Waste Water Treatment (Includes Operating Budget, Capi- Phillip Klein of Laughlin, Falbo, choose to prosecute a few. significantly reduced the amount tal Improvement Program, Rates & Reserves); 4) Internal Service Levy and Moresi in San Francisco, “My recollection was when the city pays each year for cases, Funds Budget (Includes Vehicle Replacement/Maintenance) and 5) Approval of a Resolution Amending Utility Rate Schedule D-1 (Storm which specializes in worker’s comp this case came to us (in April), it she said. ■ cases. Klein did not return calls by was fairly strong,” Huntley said. Staff Writer Becky Trout can and Surface Water Drainage) Refl ecting a 3.4% Rate Increase to deadline. DaSilva’s attorney, Geof- “There was very little follow-up be e-mailed at btrout@paweekly. $10.55 per Month per Equivalent Residential Unit for Fiscal Year frey Braun of San Jose, confirmed we had to do save contacting a few com. 2007-08 Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Page 5 SPANISH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, FRENCH, Upfront JAPANESE, ARABIC, GREEK AND LATIN SUMMER.STANFORD.EDU News Digest Teen drinking forum set for Monday night Come see what Stanford has to offer A forum on underage drinking, organized by teens themselves, will be held Monday night in Palo Alto, sponsored by the Palo Alto Drug & Alcohol Prevention Collaborative, the Palo Alto Youth Council and the City of Palo Alto. The forum will be 7-9 p.m. at the Palo Alto Sheraton Hotel, 625 El We’re offering a Camino Real. The Palo Alto Weekly and the hotel are also co-sponsors. Concern about underage drinking increased following a Halloween special on life. party last year in which many high school students had been drinking. Police broke up the party and made the teens call their parents for rides Below Market Rate for Moderate Income home if they had been drinking — except for those who went out the back as police entered the front. Seniors - Qualifiers include an annual — Don Kazak income between $45K-$60K/year, with assets not exceeding $240K. How to make Eichlers more energy efficient - Rates from $70-$128/day.* To learn how existing homes can have less of an impact on the environ- ment — through picking the right light bulbs, windows and appliances At Sunrise Senior Living, our mission is to Visit or call today and find out what’s so special and other green-remodeling techniques — Palo Altans can attend the champion the quality of life for all seniors. about life at Sunrise of Palo Alto and enjoy all of Midtown Residents Association meeting next Tuesday. Sometimes that starts with making our the amenities and services. Private and shared The meeting will feature a contractor, a “green Realtor,” and an inte- communities even more affordable. It continues suites are available. rior designer who will teach people about a range of things they can do to improve their homes, with special tips for Eichler-style homes. with our resident-centered approach to living, *Offer applies to income qualified residents. Other restrictions may apply. Representatives from the environmental nonprofit Acterra will also be which focuses on the senior and their needs. We present so that Palo Altans can learn how to participate in Green@Home. provide residents with personalized service and The program sends volunteers to conduct energy audits of homes and to exceptional care, allowing seniors to live life with advise homeowners on how to lower energy consumption. The Midtown dignity and on their terms. neighborhood is currently a pilot area for that program. “They’re still recruiting people, so this is a way of getting the word out more,” Midtown Residents Association Chair Sheri Furman said. RCFE #435294227 Handouts will be available about tax incentives for green remodeling, local building professionals and other energy-saving information. Sunrise of Palo Alto • 2701 El Camino Real • Palo Alto • 650-326-1108 The meeting will take place Tuesday, May 15, at 7 p.m. at the Friends Meeting Hall at 957 Colorado Ave. The meeting is open to the public. Assisted Living • Alzheimer’s Care For more information and a FREE online newsletter, visit www.sunriseseniorliving.com Palo Alto Bowl, Motel 6 sold to developer The Palo Alto Bowl and Motel 6 properties — 3.5 acres on El Camino Real in south Palo Alto — were sold Wednesday to Barry Swenson Builder, according to Libby Glass, development project manager for the developer. Stanford Continuing Studies The San Jose-based developer plans to put a hotel there, and has also mentioned the possibility of senior housing — but nothing is official yet. presents: “Other than the hotel, we’re really not settled on exactly what the remainder of the project will be,” Glass said. The developer purchased the property from the Casten family, who put it on the market last fall. When asked why his family was selling the An Evening Lecture by property last month, Bert Casten was terse, citing “the economy” but otherwise saying, “There’s no reason to sell.” Master Photographer Linda Connor Except for a small area behind the bowling alley that is zoned for hous- ing, the entire parcel is designated to remain commercial property with Stanford Continuing Studies is pleased to housing permitted in a mixed-use context. Neighbors have objected to dense housing because it would add traffic welcome Linda Connor, whose distinguished to the already busy Monroe Drive and add students to the crowded Santa career as a photographer is matched by her Rita Elementary School in the Los Altos School District. Neighbor Deirdre Crommie said she’d ideally like to see some kind contributions to the photographic community in of “asset for our neighborhood” go in on El Camino, “like some kind the Bay Area. A professor at the San Francisco of community center or small retail. I definitely won’t miss the psychic, the nail place or the big, messy lot that’s behind there and collects a lot Art Institute since 1969, she has had more than of trash,” she said. 60 individual exhibits in the US, Europe, and — Molly Tanenbaum Japan and has been included in more than 300 Powwow comes to Stanford this weekend major group exhibitions. In 2002, she founded Drums and campers galore will head for Stanford University this PhotoAlliance. This evening lecture is free and weekend for the 36th annual Stanford Powwow, which always comes to open to the public, and will precede a daylong, town on Mothers’ Day Weekend. But the main events in the powwow arena, across Galvez Street from hands-on master class, in which students will Stanford Stadium, are the dance competitions. They typically run from have a rare opportunity to study in a small group 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. with one of the most well regarded and experienced photographers practicing Also scheduled is the 11th annual 5K fun run and walk, which starts in the Bay Area today. at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Details are at powwow.stanford.edu. — Palo Alto Weekly staff Friday, May 11 7:00 pm Annenberg Auditorium, Cummings Art Building Correction The name of Palo Alto City Council candidate Pat Burt’s daughter was Stanford University misstated. Her name is Carolyn Burt and she attends Jordan Middle Free and Open to the public School. To request a clarification or correction, contact Jocelyn Dong, managing editor, at [email protected], 650-326-8210 or P.O. Box For more information on the workshop please visit csp.stanford.edu 1610, Palo Alto 94302. ■

Page 6 • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly Upfront Painted EAST PALO ALTO Portraits ‘One EPA’ effort called ‘a huge disappointment’ Hewlett Foundation’smulti-million-dollar investment in community services fails to make hoped-for changes in people’s lives, neighborhoods by Don Kazak he multi-million-dollar, six- Brest said. “While some stakehold- flictintheearlyyearsofthegrant. year “One East Palo Alto” ersviewcharacterizing the NII as a “There were quite a few things T effort to improve lives in East failure as too harsh, it certainly was that were difficult and can be Palo Alto and two other communi- a huge disappointment.” learned from,” she said. “Some ties is “a huge disappointment” if things they had planned didn’tget www.johannauribes.com not an outright failure, according to done,” McNair-Knox said of the [email protected] an evaluation team for the William “ ... the Neighborhood foundation. 650-368-1192 and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Improvement One East Palo Alto, which has an The foundation has extended fund- annual budget of $600,000, helps ingforthisyearbutdoesnot plan to Initiative fell far coordinate the work of the city’s renewfundingafterthisyear.Alter- short of achieving the many nonprofit agencies serving Real Estate Matters nate funding is being sought. youngpeopleandfamilies.Itisnow The Menlo Park-based foundation hoped-for tangible looking for other funding support. before you. provided $4.5 million to nonprofit improvements in McNair-Knox noted that the report BACK TO BASICS A primary rule of Real Estate organizations in the city over six residents’ lives.” did credit many accomplishments Okay, it's time to return to Real 101 is that a home's value is deter- yearsinanefforttobuildcommu- that occurred in building neighbor- Estate 101. With so much gloom mined by the buyer, not the seller. nity cohesiveness. The foundation —Paul Brest, hood cohesiveness. The nonprofit and doom reported, our successful That means today's buyer, not yes- funded similar efforts in Oakland Hewlett Foundation president was the principal sponsor of the sale stories are being pushed aside terday's nor tomorrow's buyer. and San Jose over the same time large peace march and rally in early by national reports of overstocked Buyers are in fact plentiful. If period, which also had limited suc- One East Palo Alto is the non- February that drew thousands to the inventories and reluctant buyers. you want to sell your home to "to- cess, according to the evaluators. profit organizationthatreceived streets to protest what had been a Blaming slow sales on "the market" day's" buyer, consult with a profes- The foundation funding was for a much of the foundation’s East Palo wave of drug-related shootings in is just an excuse. There is only one sional and price your home com- Neighborhood Improvement Initia- Alto funds. It is in the final year of thecity.Thecityhasbeenrelatively reason that homes remain unsold: petitively against your rivals. tive (NII) that ended up costing $20 funding now. free of violence since then. they are OVERPRICED. millionforthethreecities. Faye McNair-Knox, One East Palo “The community response to the Jackie Schoelerman is a Realtor For many sellers, this lesson is with Alain Pinel Realtors and a “Despite the huge investment Alto’s executive director, said the violence seems to be working,” Mc- only learned after its too late, result- of financial and human resources, evaluationoftheeffortwasfair. Nair-Knox said. ■ Real Estate Specialist for Seniors. ing in frustration and finger point- Call Jackie for real estate advice. however, the NII fell far short of “It captured a lot of the issues we Senior Staff Writer Don Ka- ing. Let's try to put the record achieving the hoped-for tangible are dealing with,” she said. zak can be e-mailed at dkazak@ straight. Many markets have experi- paweekly.com. The EPA.Net Web improvements in residents’ lives,” The report said the nonprofit’s enced high levels of activity over Hewlett Foundation President Paul board suffered from internal con- site contributed to this report. the last few years. Inventories ad- just as the number of eager and COMMUNITY willing buyers drops off. Simply put, buyers are becoming choosier. Sellers must look around them Palo Altans need to pitch in, PAGE says and take note of homes currently for sale, homes that have recently sold, Group claims social capital lacking, despite Palo Alto’s wealth and talent and homes that have languished or by Becky Trout expired. In other words, look at those prices and learn from the Jackie Schoelerman www.schoelerman.com alo Alto’sawonderfulplace, nity assets — both hard assets like tors, the paper states. experiences of those who have gone but it’s running low on social facilities, infrastructure and finan- The PAGE paper offers a few 650-855-9700 P capital, a nebulous yet critical cial resources, and its softer assets methods of building social capital. measurement of the web of bonds like community cohesion, good will It urges nonprofits to organizea between individuals in a commu- between citizens and city and school “social-capital benchmark study” nity, according to Palo Altans for district staff and civic imagination to develop concrete parameters and Government Effectiveness, a group and pride,” the paper states. measurements of Palo Alto’s social formed in 2003 to advocate for the Bacchetti said PAGE is trying to capital. It suggests creating a leader- =eeZ7hj$ “Common Good.” reach people who are not currently ship or citizens’ academy to connect “We’re not being good stewards of involved in civic affairs. buddingleaderswithothersegments a city we care about and not leaving “We want to entice them, attract of the community or teach residents it stronger for the next generation,” them,drawthemintellectuallyand about local government. 7hj\eh=eeZ$ said Ray Bacchetti, a PAGEboard emotionally more into the city,” he Discussions about the paper with member and longtime resident. said. the community will hopefully gener- IWjkhZWoIkdZWo To pinpoint the problem, and de- “I’vealwaysvaluedthistownand ate other ideas and build momentum CWo'/#(&"(&&- velop solutions, Bacchetti and other had a great affection for it,” Bacchetti — and social capital, Spreng said. PAGE members released a 15-page said. “I’ve always had a sense that the Councilman Bern Beecham con- '&0&&7C#+0)&FC discussion paper recently that is based world doesn’trunonitsown.Ittakes curred that Palo Alto needs to boost B_dYebdFWha"Bei7bjei onaseriesofinterviewswithlocal allofusworkingtohaveitbethe its social capital. #eh_]_dWb"\_d[WhjWdZkd_gk[]_\ji leaders. They sent it to about 50com- kindofplacewewantittobe.” “If you take a snapshot right now, #(&&!Whj_iji munity leaders and organizations and Civility and the ability to form we’re unable to find candidates for #fheY[[ZijeY^Wh_jo posted it on the Web site www.palo- relationships that endure beyond a boardsandcommissions....We’re #]h[Wj\eeZ"X[l[hW][WdZ[dj[hjW_dc[dj altopage.org. PAGE includes about 17 difference of opinion on a particular now well into a council-campaign #\h[[fWha_d]WjBei7bjei>$I$ people, a group of well-known names issue are key components of social season (with) only one clear candi- involved in schools, the city, Stanford capital, the paper states. date running. I think this effort is and local business. Communities with strong social sorely needed.” “We want to raise awareness, capital treat the staff of their public Mayor Yoriko Kishimoto said she prompt some community curiosity,” agencies with respect, the paper says. believes social capital is important, PAGEPresidentBarbaraSpreng “Toomanypeopleintownmay but she views Palo Alto as healthy. said. “We want to encourage people saytoamemberofthePaloAlto “I think we’re one of the most to start thinking about how they staff, ‘Ipaytaxes,andthisiswhat connected and involved communi- participate in our community and Iwant’ — as if paying taxes buys ties in the Peninsula and the Bay howtheycandobetter.” you an entitlement to a certain kind Area,” Kishimoto said. “We can al- HejWho9bkXe\Bei7bjei The paper wasn’tbasedona of response — rather than trying to waysdobetterIsuppose.It’sgood single contentious issue. Rather, work with people,” Bacchetti said. nevertotakeitforgranted.” ■ <_d[7hj_dj^[FWha it “grew from aconcernthatPalo Citizens aren’tonlycustomers, Staff Writer Becky Trout can be Alto is drawing down its commu- they are participants and contribu- e-mailed at [email protected]. mmm$hejWhoWhji^em$Yec Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Page 7 Upfront

HEALTH Fire retardants fanning flames Pending laws seek to ban substances found in breast milk by Susan Hong

abies who drink breast milk Commission the number one cause lations at the California Chamber of may also be ingesting high of fires is cigarettes igniting furni- Commerce, said. B amounts of flame retardants, ture and mattresses. “I’m saying (the science) is incom- according to scientists. Environmentalists say there are plete, it’s not conclusive, and before Although California became the better and safer ways than using we ban entire classes of chemicals first state in the country to ban the chemicals to prevent fires. They ad- we need to be better informed both sale and use of two of the substanc- vocate self-extinguishing cigarettes, about the true risks and the efficacy es, called polybrominated-diphenyl home sprinkler systems, inherently of any alternatives,” he added. ethers (PBDEs), in June 2006, one fire-resistant fibers and thicker bar- “The legislature is not equipped form, deca-BDE, continues to have riers in furniture. to deal with the subtle nuances wide-spread use in the state. “Chemicals are virtually unregu- of the science,” said John Ulrich, The impact of deca-BDE and lated in the United States. People executive director of the Chemi- other chemicals in the body will assume they are tested for safety cal Industry Council of California be part of a talk, “Toxic Chemicals before approval, but there is very (CICC), which believes state regula- and Pesticides: Biomonitoring the little scrutiny. We need to have a tors should decide on the hazards of Chemicals in Your Body,” by Da- Marshall Plan to move away from such chemicals. vis Baltz of Commonweal/Health chemicals and use them selectively Scientists are sticking to their re- Care Without Harm, on May 22 at and make sure they are safe before search. Acterra in Palo Alto. Commonweal using,” Baltz said. “To the best of my knowledge is a non-profit research organization When the California law went into in 30 years, I don’t think we have focusing on health and the environ- effect in 2006, the state did not ban seen any brominated or chlorinated ment. deca-BDE because the scientific ev- flame retardant shown to be safe to Deca-BDE has caused irreversible idence on the chemical’s effects on human health,” biophysical chemist changes in brain function in mice, the human body was believed to be Arlene Blum said. which worsened with age, accord- lacking. But some legislators want She noted that after California ing to the California Environmen- deca-BDE added to the list. began to phase out the use of other tal Protection Agency, which calls In Sacramento, Assemblyman fire retardants in 2006, foam man- deca-BDE an “emerging chemical Mark Leno (13th district) intro- ufacturers substituted it with an- of concern.” duced a bill, AB-706, earlier this other flame retardant called “chlo- Other studies showed that fetus year that would ban toxic fire retar- rinated-Tris” — even though since rats exposed to the chemical while dants in furniture and bedding prod- 1977 the Consumer Product Safety in the womb suffered delayed hard- ucts. Assemblywoman Sally Lieber Commission had banned chlori- ening in their bones, the state envi- (22nd district) also introduced a bill nated-Tris from children’s clothing ronmental agency noted. in 2007 that would ban deca-BDE because of its known toxic effects. Scientists have found deca-BDE from any use. Environmentalists want to see the in cell-phones, computers, televi- “California shouldn’t mandate that bill pass. “We’re concerned about sions and in furniture with polyure- kids sleep on poison-filled pillows newborn babies in the very first thane foam. These products off-gas or play on poison-filled furniture,” years of life. They are the most Under Our Own deca-BDE, which gets into dust in Leno said, referring to a new regu- vulnerable to many environmental the home and is inhaled by children, lation that would expand the fire- contaminants,” said Sonya Lunder, adults and animals. retardant requirements to pillows mother and activist at the Environ- Infants ingest the greatest amount, and comforters, per the California mental Working Group, a national according to Arnold Schector of the Bureau of Home Furnishings and nonprofit activist organization that Influence University of Texas. Thermal Insulation. ran a biomonitoring study three His study, published in Environ- “The type of chemicals being used years ago that included findings of mental Health Perspectives maga- today have been linked to cancer, deca-BDE in breast milk. Community Conversation about zine in October 2006, showed that birth defects and reproductive dif- “I understand the severity of the babies had the highest intake of ficulties. This bill creates a smarter story more personally now that I Teen Drinking PBDEs — more than 300,000 pico- and improved fire-safety standard have a son, and I really see how grams-per-kilogram — from ingest- for furniture while protecting our parents feel stuck when they learn Who Should Attend? ing breast milk, compared to 1,000 kids, workers and others from po- this information, and are faced parts for an adult. Schecter’s study tentially dangerous exposure to toxic with the fact that the government Students, Parents, Faculty, indicated that PBDEs also enter the chemicals,” he added. isn’t doing enough to control our body through foods such as meat, Opponents claim the risk of fire exposures and our kids’ exposures Administrators, Business Owners, fish and cheese. hazard is greater than risks from the to these harmful chemicals,” she Youth Serving Agencies, California has the most stringent fire retardants. said. fire-retardant laws in the country; “As the Chamber of Commerce, For information on Davis Baltz’s Youth Workers, etc. but foam, electronics, furniture, I’m telling you that this bill could talk at Acterra, contact Debbie My- mattress, car and carpet makers say potentially put consumers at risk by tels at 650-962-9876, ext. 302, deb- they must use deca-BDE and addi- depriving them of the most effective [email protected]. ■ Monday, May 14, 2007 tional flame retardants to comply flame retardant available due to the Editorial Intern Susan Hong can with fire-safety laws. 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An adult black cat at the Nine Lives Foundation (above) waits for adoption. Below, Boynton, who had his back legs removed after a 2006 injury, stays at the Foundation.

COMMUNITY Nine Lives Foundation gets 10th life ‘No-kill’ cat shelter loses funding from benefactress but is finding a new home with new support by Sue Dremann he Nine Lives Foundation, a Nine Lives still has 80 cats and no-kill cat shelter facing clo- kittens and would like to adopt out T sure after its chief benefactor as many as possible prior to the May decided to shut down the veterinary 20 move. The foundation is offer- practice that funded it, is getting a ing discounted adoptions, which new, if uncertain, life. include barn cats, mousers, lap cats, The nonprofit shelter, founded senior cats for seniors and cats that four years ago by veterinarian Dr. love dogs, Thompson said. She will Monica Thompson of Palo Alto, re- operate a monthly clinic at the foun- ceived more than 80 percent of its dation one weekend each month to funding from Thompson’s nonprofit help generate some income for Nine veterinary hospital, the Feline Well- Lives and maintain client relation- Care Clinic in Redwood City. ships, she added. Thompson decided to close the Nine Lives will reopen on June 1 full-service veterinary hospital, with an open house, kitten adoption which provided affordable veteri- much of herself to Nine Lives and fair and giveaways. nary services to more than 2,000 the Feline Well-Care Clinic, often Longtime supporters were sad- families and cat-rescue organiza- she did not pay herself at all, she dened by the Feline Well-Care tions from as far away as Morgan said. Clinic’s closing and the shelter’s un- Hill, after long-term support for the “I have given everything I have certain future, but remain dedicated animal-rescue operation failed to and then some. I thought by now to seeing Nine Lives survive. materialize and she ran out of re- I’d have a larger donor base. I’d do “This is the valley where every- sources, she said. this forever if money wasn’t a con- body loves pets. I think it would be The Nine Lives Foundation will sequence. I’m having a hard time a bad reflection on our Silicon Val- continue to save cats and kittens, with this — it’s difficult,” she said ley community to let something like only from a smaller location than of leaving. “So many families can’t this go,” said Becky Allen of Menlo her Redwood City warehouse on afford reasonable care.” Park, who adopted her cat, Lexie, Spring Street. In the next four years, Thomp- from Nine Lives. The new location, funded with son will focus on raising her teen- Allen said she hopes with all of more than $25,000 from donors age daughter, she said. Known for the valley’s venture capital and fi- since she announced closing the her devotion to saving felines other nancial talent, that someone will veterinary hospital in March, will groups would have euthanized, start a foundation to finance Nine operate out of 850 East San Carlos Thompson added that although her Lives. Ave., a warehouse owned by former veterinary practice is closing she is “When I met (Thompson) I could San Francisco 49er football player pleased the Nine Lives Foundation see how dedicated and overworked and Stanford quarterback John will continue to save cats and kit- she was. There were weeks Monica Paye. He runs Paye’s Place and Ve- tens. couldn’t buy groceries. ... That’s the locity Sports youth training in San Monetary donations and volun- kind of dedication I want to sup- Carlos, Thompson said. teers are still desperately needed, port.” To help the Nine Lives Foun- For four years, Thompson said Thompson said. The new shelter dation, call 650-368-1365; after she worked 14-hour days six days a will cost $10,000 a month to run — June 1: 650-654-7330. Visit www. week to support Nine Lives, spend- approximately $100,000 per year. ninelivesfoundation.org. ■ ing days, nights, weekends, holidays Currently, there is enough cash on Staff Writer Sue Dremann — and more than $250,000 — to hand to cover two months’ rent, she can be e-mailed at sdremann@ shelter up to 150 cats. She gave so added. paweekly.com. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Page 9 Upfront

Kutras wrote. That measure was de- County budget feated by 57 percent of voters. Palo (continued from page 3) Alto was the only district in the coun- ty that voted in support of the tax, Su- home on Middlefield Road in Palo pervisor Liz Kniss said. Alto, President Vonza Thompson Kniss said the county plans to try said. to pass another, more targeted tax The Alliance receives 25 percent next year to fund health care. of its budget, or $4.5 million, from She said she and the other four su- the county and would need to cut 70 pervisors will do their best to “restore to 100 staff positions if the cuts are as many of the services that provide enacted, Thompson said. direct service as possible.” At the California Avenue facil- Kutras’ budget must be approved ity, Alliance operates the Discovery by the Board of Supervisors before it Center, a day program that serves 70 is finalized June 15. adults with severe mental illnesses “I’m just not ready to bury these each year, and a outpatient program programs yet,” Kniss said. with 250 clients. The county’s budget woes stem “We do not want at all to ever stop from the dot-com bust, a real estate serving the Palo Alto and North slowdown and reduced funding from County area,” Thompson said. “I’m the state and federal governments, not going to choose to eliminate ser- which supply the bulk of the county’s vices in Palo Alto unless I absolutely $2 billion budget, according to Kutras have to.” and Kniss. The organization will not be able Much of the county budget goes to make any final decisions until the to “safety net” programs, including budget is completed June 15, Thomp- hospitals, clinics, jail, probation, pub- von der GroebenNorbert son said. lic safety and senior care. Some pro- Espinoza-Howard said the Oppor- grams, including incarceration, are tunity Health Center, which serves mandated by the state, while others, clients of the Opportunity Center, perhaps no less necessary, are not, could also be affected. Kniss said. The budget document itself warns If the proposed cuts are enacted, of the consequences of the cuts. “The mentally ill individuals cut off from reduction of ... services may result in care may be on the street, ailing and Art of glass the increased utilization of emergency sent to jail, where the county is re- Chris James, a junior at Palo Alto High School, creates a glass flower Thursday morning in the school's psychiatric and hospital services, in- quired to provide them with medica- shop. Paly Glass is hosting its sixth annual spring sale wrapping up today at the Norseman Gallery on creased police activity related to psy- tion, Kniss said. Then, they will be campus. chiatric crises, increased incarceration released again. and increased homelessness among “The whole system is unbeliev- uninsured mentally ill,” it warns. ably peculiar, to say the least,” Kniss to $100,000 for next year. next year. “These are individuals with no fi- said. Lunch program “I’m still feeling $350,000 is a large Board President Camille nancial resources to obtain services At 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, the (continued from page 5) sum of money. That’s not something Townsend said she could tolerate elsewhere.” Board of Supervisors will hold a hear- I’m comfortable with,” Tom said. some deficit as money well spent Palo Alto Police Chief Lynne John- ing on health care. The supervisors elementary schools could use that Board member Mandy Lowell to have extra adults (the food-ser- son said she is concerned about the will also have another week in June system to reduce waste. Such cre- agreed that the deficit had to be re- vice employees) on campus to in- cuts and expects her officers will to hear from the public about the bud- ative programs would help reduce duced. teract with the students. encounter more mentally unstable get, Kniss said. The meeting will be the deficit beyond the $212,000 “It’s more than we spend on li- The board will consider addi- people to transport to Valley Medical at the County Government Center, 70 projected for next year, he said. brary books, that we’re spending tional steps to reduce the deficit at Center for a psychiatric evaluation, West Hedding St., San Jose. To find Tom said the projected deficit is on doing this,” she said. She called its May 22 meeting. ■ where they can be held for up to 72 the budget online, go to www.sccgov. still too high and he wants to see a for more accountability in watch- Staff writer Susan Hong can be hours. “It’s going to be sort of like a org, click on “Budget and Finance” proposal to reduce the deficit down ing the food-services performance reached at [email protected]. revolving door,” she said. and then click on the “Fiscal Year The cuts could have been prevent- 2008 Recommended Budget.” ■ ed if voters had passed the Measure Staff Writer Becky Trout can be “I hope I can live up to your con- approved a four-year contract for A half-cent sales tax in June 2006, e-mailed at [email protected]. Superintendent fidence,” he said. Palo Alto High School Principal (continued from page 3) “I’ll have investment in this dis- Scott Laurence to become assistant trict that goes beyond being super- superintendent, whose base salary allowance of $750 a month for a ve- intendent,” he said, referring to will start at $149,247 with a $2,500 hicle used for district business. three of his four children who will increase in pay after six years. The Public Agenda Life-insurance benefits of attend district schools next year. Both will begin in their new roles $250,000 will be for the term of A fourth child will be attending July 1. ■ PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL ... The council will hold a study ses- his employment and not extend the University of Notre Dame after Staff Writer Susan Hong can sion on Stanford Medical Center and Shopping Center expansion beyond. taking a year off. be reached at shong@paweekly. plans. The council will then have a first reading for new PC zoning Skelly thanked the board. The board also unanimously com. at 3445 Alma St. (Alma Plaza) and discuss approving an option agreement for the Roth Building at 300 Homer Ave. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, May 14, in the Council Chambers at a year for 40 years — to help ramp building ever since. The problem City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). Roth Building up fundraising and move ahead hasn’t been abated,” Holman said. (continued from page 3) with the project. With the $415,000 approved last PALO ALTO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ... The board will “We’re doing fine [with raising summer, the city has installed fans, review revisions by Court House Plaza Company to 195 Page Mill And the cost of fixing up Palo money] but we really need the lease electricity, ventilation and drain Road. The meeting will take place at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 17, Alto’s historic Roth Building — option to give us the legitimacy we systems. in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). designed by early Palo Alto archi- need to forward our efforts,” Hol- It will also fix windows and door tect Birge Clark — is rising almost man said. locks. PALO ALTO FINANCE COMMITTEE ... The committee plans to as fast as fundraising efforts are The city purchased the building But even a new drain system discuss budgets for the Public Works Department and infrastruc- bringing in dollars to save it. in 2000 for $2 million when the did not fix the Spanish colonial- ture repair and maintenance. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. An original $5.5 million es- Palo Alto Medical Foundation va- style building’s major leak, which Tuesday, May 15, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Ham- timate to repair and remodel the cated it, moving to a new campus could be due to the old concrete ilton Ave.). building into a museum has grown on El Camino Real. basement or the way the building’s by nearly $2 million — the amount The city initially offered the alterations were “hodgepodged, PALO ALTO FINANCE COMMITTEE ... The committee plans to the nonprofit had raised as of last building “as is” but the history added on here and added on there. discuss the budgets of the storm drain, refuse and wastewater summer — to $7.2 million. group argued that the city should It’s a really weird configuration,” treatment. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17, in History Museum Project Direc- be responsible for repairs needed Fellman said. the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). tor Karen Holman said the increase because it failed to prevent two If the leak is left unfixed, stand- in expected renovation expenses is winters’ worth of water dam- ing water could encourage mold PALO ALTO PUBLIC ART COMMISSION ... The commission plans not a surprise “given that construc- age following the removal of two growth, adding to costs, he said. ■ to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17, in the Council Conference tion costs have gone up.” medical-office wings added to the Staff Writer Molly Tanenbaum Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). She said the group is eager to building in the 1950s. can be e-mailed at mtanenbaum@ sign a lease with the city — at $1 “Water has been getting into the paweekly.com. Page 10 • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly ArtsA weekly guide to music, & theater, art,Entertainment movies and more, edited by Rebecca Wallace

Exhibit shines light on Palo Alto stained-glass artist who conquered gender barriers

story by Julia Cooper

photographs by Marjan Sadoughi

tained-glass artist Judy Miller had a determina- Stion that took her places — distances so far that her work is said to be in more than a thousand homes on four continents. The late Palo Alto artist not only was hired for commis- sion work in houses world- wide, she also taught stained glass to artists from as far as India, according to her son, Fred Miller. Middle Eastern embroiderers continue to or- der books of her designs as templates for needlework, he said. That international recogni- tion is a far cry from the world of the single mother raising two sons who couldn’t find an instructor to teach a woman the art of stained glass. Born in 1934 in Santa Ma- ria, Calif., and a Palo Alto denizen from 1960 until her death last September, Miller is now being honored in a retrospective exhibit of her stained-glass pieces showing through July 31 at the Sheri- dan Apartments in Palo Alto. Although the exhibit is (continued on next page)

Top: Judy Miller’s Palo Alto hills home is replete with her stained-glass creations, including this set of windows. Left: This portion of a round stained-class piece sparkles in a current retrospective of Miller’s work at the Sheridan Apartments in Palo Alto. Above: A close-up of another exhibited work.

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Page 11 Arts & Entertainment

Above: Judy Miller had to struggle to find an art instruc- tor in the early 1970s, when she found that many people still considered stained glass a craft for men. Left: Miller decorated one of the bathrooms in her Palo Alto hills home with stone and pieces of broken mirror.

As Miller wrote in a 1987 arti- But Miller’s unbreakable re- Judy Miller cle for Professional Stained Glass solve always pushed her past (continued from previous page) magazine, stained glass didn’t gender barriers, according to her small, it’s providing an opportuni- have to be restricted to churches: friends. ty for people to remember Miller “As the environment of medi- “She would hear someone say, and her work. eval cathedrals was magically ‘A woman can’t do that,’” Slocum It was a 1960s trip to Europe transformed by the magnificent said. “She would thumb her nose viewing the vibrant stained- stained-glass windows, present- at them and say, ‘I can do this.’” glass windows of cathedrals that day homes and workplaces can Former Palo Alto resident Ome spurred Miller to bring the art use the rays of the sun to bring Stark met Miller weekly with form into her own home, said Jean beauty to many areas of our liv- the “Thursday Club,” a tight-knit Slocum, a 40-year friend of Mill- ing spaces.” group of nine women who gath- Above: Flowers decorate this part of a vertical window at Miller’s home. er’s who organized the exhibit to Finding it too costly to hire ered for stained-glass projects Above right: Behind a piece of stained glass, a visitor browses the retro- pay tribute to the artist. someone to implement the color- and other activities. Stark recalled spective exhibit at Sheridan Apartments. “She came back and just ful windows in her Palo Alto hills Miller as an elegant, luminous couldn’t get those things out of her home, Miller decided to learn the woman who pursued everything mind. She said she just felt alive art herself, but struggled to locate to which she set her mind. and vigorous because of the play an instructor. In the early 1970s, “She could do anything,” Stark of light,” Slocum said, adding that stained glass was still considered said. “It never entered her head the windows infused Miller with a craft for men because of its de- that ‘Maybe I shouldn’t try this “a spiritual feeling.” pendence on skills such as weld- particular thing.’” ing and woodwork, Fred said. When coyotes patrolling the Page 12 • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment Bike to Work Day: May 17th (and not a moment too soon) woods around Miller’s home styles portrayed by Miller. A four- threatened the five peacocks she panel screen illustrating a vivid affectionately kept in a backyard array of flowers shows Miller’s .FFU aviary, Miller bought a .38-cali- representational side; the Picasso- ber pistol and taught herself how esque face weaving shards of blue, to shoot, Slocum said. green and purple glass shows a
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David Hibbard, a Menlo Park photographer who took a workshop at Stanford University with Kolt- now, also praised her work, saying he loves her technique of isolating plants in a graphic way, with no background detail that distracts. Koltnow’s interest in art is life- long. Born in Philadelphia, she be- gan Saturday-morning art classes at age 6. She studied art through college at the University of Penn- sylvania, although her degree was in psychology. After teaching in Boston for three years, she came Sam Tenney to the Midpeninsula in 1971, and has worked as a writer for firms including Cisco and Apple. Over the years she has worked in vari- Joanne Koltnow finds many of her subjects in her backyard garden. ous media but always returned to photography. Her father, a serious amateur photographer, was an early influ- Powerful flowers ence. In fact, it was when Koltnow wanted to use the computer to Palo Alto photographer creates striking digitize some of her father’s pho- floral images with her scanner tos from the 1930s that she first experimented with the flower on by Marge Speidel the glass of her scanner. She has now scanned thousands ome artists struggle for years Koltnow has continued to refine of flowers, learned some botany, for the breakthrough that will her technique, working toward and been in touch with gardeners, Sdefine their work in years producing images that resemble horticulturalists, and flower lov- ahead. the watercolor paintings of old- ers. For Palo Alto photographer fashioned botanical illustrators. Modernbook Gallery, the Joanne Koltnow, that moment She’s found fans in the world of Palo Alto gallery that represents came four years ago when she put botany and horticulture: Pacific her, plans a two-month show of a flower blossom on the glass of Horticulture used her images of Koltnow’s work, along with the her flatbed scanner. The resulting blossoms, stems and leaves to il- floral photography of Christina image took her breath away. lustrate an article on different Florkowski, beginning June 1. It only got better when she got a kinds of salvia plants last fall. And “Clematis ladakhiana” is one of Koltnow’s newest works. Meanwhile, Koltnow is also in- terested in helping botanical orga- professional scanner with a large her work has been praised as a new small, old ones such as ink bottles pearance of a dancer, for instance. bed and a transparency adapter method of documenting plants. nizations document their collec- — produced a nice finished look. “Sometimes I will do a little prun- tions. She’s already worked with that illuminated the flowers from Koltnow also aims to produce “Once I got the idea, I began col- ing to get the shape I want.” above, backlighting them. art that appeals to collectors who author and horticulturalist Betsy lecting containers, ranging from an Anne Anderson of Palo Alto, a Clebsch, helping her illustrate the “When I looked at the trans- enjoy it on their walls. After a old Shalimar perfume bottle to an garden club member with a strong parent flower images floating on glance, viewers often lean in for author’s article on salvias when the ink container to tiny bottles from interest in plants, has collected original botanical illustrator was a white background, and saw the a closer look to confirm they’re antique or second-hand stores. several of Koltnow’s photos. veins and edges, I realized I had looking at photography rather than no longer available; Clebsch called Friends keep an eye out for the “What shows is that she really her “a gift from heaven.” the tools to create something simi- painting. right kind for me,” she said. loves plants; the white background lar to the work of the early botani- Much of her decorative work fea- Clebsch, who is active with In making scanned images look just makes the image pop out. The the Pacific Horticultural Society, cal painters,” Koltnow wrote in an tures plants in small glass contain- like watercolors, Koltnow looks for way the glass containers show up article for Pacific Horticulture, the ers. Koltnow started experimenting praises scanning as an up-and- form, “not just a flower head-on.” is amazing; it looks like painting,” coming method of keeping records Berkeley-based publication of the with them on a whim, and found Some graceful stems give the ap- Anderson said. Pacific Horticultural Foundation. that the containers — especially of plant life — something that would have been useful in the old days, when the fire resulting from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake BING CHILDREN’S FAIR destroyed the herbarium of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. SUNDAY MAY20 2007 “The new scanning technique Invites you to our first annual could provide a backup record to 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. prevent such a loss,” she said. ■ Pampering Party Admission Free  Everyone Welcome Games, activities and food proceeds support in honor of Mother’s Day the Bing Nursery School Scholarship Fund

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Are you interested in alternative medicine? PARTICIPANTS WANTED for Stanford Research Study Worth a Look We are studying a Natural Supplement that may which teamed Hepburn with Cary Grant and James Stewart. These films run through Sunday and will be followed by a host of others, including “Alice Adams” Lower Blood Pressure (1935), “The African Queen” (1951) and “The Lion in Winter” (1968). Improve Cholesterol The theater is at 221 University Ave. in downtown Research Participants Receive: Palo Alto. For more information, call 650-324-3700 or go to www.stanfordtheatre.org. FREE Dietary Analysis Gordon Parks films The current exhibit of Gordon Parks’ photography FREE Health Screening at the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University You may qualify if you: takes on a new dimension next week with two free • Might have systolic blood pressure of 123 or higher film screenings. That’s fitting, because the photogra- pher was also a movie director along with his other • Do not take blood pressure or diabetes medications credits: author, musician and publisher. • Are willing to take a study tablet for 12 weeks Next Thursday, May 17, “Half Past Autumn: The …For more information or to sign up, go to the

Norbert von der GroebenNorbert Life and Works of Gordon Parks” (2000) is scheduled to be shown at 6 p.m. in the Cantor center’s auditori- UPBEAT Study website: um. The 90-minute film is directed by Craig Rice and http://ppop.stanford.edu or call: (650)724-9293 narrated by Alfre Woodard, and Jan Krawitz from No Monetary Compensation Stanford’s documentary film studies department will give an introduction. On May 18, Parks’ movie “Shaft” (1971) will be shown at 7 p.m. at Annenberg Auditorium in the The 36th annual Stanford Powwow comes to campus Cummings Art Building. Parks directed the 100-min- this weekend with dance, drums, campers and a 5K ute film, and an introduction will be given by Scott STANFORD BOOKSTORE run and walk. Bukatman from Stanford’s film and media studies department. PALO ALTO The Cantor center is at Lomita Drive and Museum Dance Way, and the Parks exhibit (which was the subject of an April 27 Weekly article) will run through July 1. Go Stanford Powwow to museum.stanford.edu. Drums and campers galore will head for Stanford University this weekend for the 36th annual Stanford Powwow, which always comes to town on Mothers’ Day Weekend. Theater But the main events in the powwow arena across ‘Cinderella’ Galvez Street from Stanford Stadium are the dance 50% OFF Do vaudeville and fairy tales go together? Appar- competitions. They typically run from 7 to 11 p.m. ently they do at the Mountain View Center for the on Friday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and Performing Arts starting this Saturday. Peninsula from 11 to 6 on Sunday. A wealth of categories Youth Theatre is presenting a production of “Cinder- are planned: men’s traditional, straight, grass and All ella” — the unusually lively version penned by Kate fancy; and women’s Northern traditional, Southern Hawley (who grew up in Los Altos) and Gregg Coffin. traditional, jingle and fancy. There will be junior and Developed by Shakespeare Santa Cruz, where it children’s categories as well. premiered in 1999, this incarnation of “Cinderella” Also scheduled is the 11th annual 5K fun run and takes its cue from British pantomime, which com- Non-Medical walk, which starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Details are bines elements of vaudeville, stand-up comedy and at powwow.stanford.edu. revue. This production is said to be suitable for both children and adults. The show runs through May 20 at the center at Books Art 500 Castro St., with performances at 2 and 7:30 Open studios p.m. May 12, 13 and 19; 7:30 p.m. May 18; and 2 The creative process can seem so mysterious to p.m. May 20. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for those of us who merely appreciate art. This week- seniors and kids 12 and under. Discounted matinees end, there are plenty of opportunities to sneak a are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. May 17 and 18. peek behind the scenes. Call 650-903-6000 or go to www.pytnet.org. The Silicon Valley Open Studios program focuses on northern Santa Clara County this weekend, which means scores of artists in Palo Alto, Los Al- A & E digest tos, Mountain View, Los Altos Hills and other nearby A TRUMPET FOR TANGLEWOOD.... Menlo towns will open their studios to the public. Studios School junior Ben Laufer, who plays principal are typically open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Satur- trumpet in the school’s orchestra, has been ac- day and Sunday. cepted into the Tanglewood Music Center Or- There are numerous locals participating, including chestra and will be there for the June 21-Aug. 20 sculptors, painters, jewelers and digital artists. For a program. complete list, go to www.svos.org. The Tanglewood Music Center, located in Mas- sachusetts, was established in 1940 by a former music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Film Laufer’s program is for experienced musicians, al- lowing them to work with artists including Boston Katharine Hepburn celebration Symphony members and resident faculty. Does not include medical and course materials If the legendary actress Katharine Hepburn were Menlo orchestra director Vicky Greenbaum said (including Saybrook). Limited to stock on hand. still with us, she’d be celebrating her 100th birthday that Laufer, a Los Altos Hills resident, “cares about this Saturday. Fans of the four-time Best Actress Os- All sales are final. Cannot be combined with other every note (and) works toward perfection without discounts or specials. Valid May 1-31, 2007. car-winner can still mark the occasion at the Stan- panic or fear...and he gets wonderful results in ford Theatre, which kicks off a seven-week festival of sound and interpretation.” ______her films this Friday. 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les, studied under Paul Boucouse For main courses, the pan-roasted soft white cheese and lemon chan- and the late chef Alain Chapel in halibut ($28) was delicious. Thick tilly sauce, was fine but undistin- France, worked a wok line in Hong and fleshy, the fish was just cooked guished. Kong, and did a stint as executive through. Butterball potatoes, leeks The burnt caramel chocolate chef at the Mandarin Hotel’s ac- and cipollini onions accompanied. pot de crème was exceptional. The claimed Silks in San Francisco. A delightful oyster cream sauce of thick saucy chocolate custard was Bulka worked the next decade as slow-cooked white wine, shallots topped with chocolate shavings and a restaurant consultant. The wan- and puréed oysters topped the dish. served with several mouthwatering derlust eventually subsided, and, in Bulka likens the sauce to a creamy warm chocolate chip cookies. Af- late 2001, he and business partner leek fondue. ter dessert, the waiter delivered a Lee Isgur opened Marché. The chicken “al Mattone” ($25) plate of miniature brownies with a Designed by Terry Hunzinger of is a Tuscan method of cooking take-home bag to enjoy on the way Seattle, Marché is quietly elegant, chicken under a brick. The quar- or with the next morning’s café au contemporary and understated. tered, bone-in chicken was slow lait. Muted yellows, earthy tans and cooked without losing juices. The regular menu is comple- browns add to the sophisticated Marché served the chicken on rus- mented by a chef’s tasting menu, expression. Dark wood plantation tic bruschetta and complimented it four-courses, with many options blinds shelter diners from Santa with a red pepper and leek relish of for $65. When it’s paired with se- Cruz Avenue. Three oversized currants, pine nuts and sherry wine lect wines, add $55. lampshades cast a warm glow to vinegar with a drizzle of olive oil Besides a full bar, Marché of- the interior. and lemon zest. fers a stellar, albeit pricey, wine Guests are seated at tables or The Wagyu flat iron steak ($26) list. Many of the greatest names in padded booths, but the restaurant was melt-in-your-mouth tender. winedom are represented. Luscious also features a separate Chef’s Wagyu is an American-styled white Burgundies from Domaine Room that accommodates ten and Kobe beef; the word “Wagyu” Leflaive and an impressive collec- a banquet room for larger parties. means “Japanese cow.” In the US, tion from Domaine de la Romanée- Both the Chef’s Room and the Wagyu have been cross-bred with Conti along with outstanding booths are window seats off the Angus to increase their heartiness. Bordeaux are offered. Excellent active kitchen. White linens, fresh The beef is noted for its marbling, labels from California and Oregon roses and candles complete the juiciness and tenderness. abound. Many wines are available décor. It is a soothing, nurturing Marché recommended the meat by the glass ($9-$17). Corkage fee space to dine. be served rare but my companion is $25. Before the appetizers arrived, wanted hers well done, which did It is an expense-account wine the chef sent an amuse bouche of not compromise flavor or tender- list, but, if you search, you’ll find gruyère cheese-infused pastries to ness. The steak was served with something to fit your taste buds and whet our appetites. For starters, the stir-fried matchstick vegetables. pocketbook. The professional wait- Marjan Sadoughi House Cured Arctic Char ($14) The New York steak ($36) was staff is happy to assist. was a tempting version of gravlax equally delectable. Thick, marbled Marché is stylish and pricey. — a Swedish invention of salmon and tender, the steak was grilled Despite the recent drift towards cured in sugar, salt and dill, thin to my specifications. Chimichurri steaks, the side dishes and ac- sliced and served cold. Marché pre- — a thick Argentinean sauce of companiments are still infused sented it with a cornmeal blini, dill olive oil, herbs, parsley, garlic, red with creativity from a master chef. Under the elegant lights of Marché, John Sanders readies for the din- crème fraîche, minced red onion wine vinegar, shallots and jalapeño Marché is about the best place in ner crowd. and sieved egg. pepper — accompanied. town for that special occasion or I liked the Green Garlic Soup Side dishes are appealing and that occasional splurge we need Quietly stylish ($11), its silky texture born of pu- recommended, as main dishes from time to time. ■ réed white rice. It was topped with don’t come with a lot of frills. My Revamped menu keeps Marché in tune house-made chorizo, crispy tortilla favorite was the trio of puréed veg- Marché 898 Santa Cruz strips and queso Cotija, a semi-hard etables: butternut squash, English by Dale F. Bentson Ave., Menlo Park 650-324- cow’s cheese from Mexico. My sole pea and cauliflower with curry oil. 9092 oward Bulka finally gave fused the plates with Asian and complaint was that the spoon was It was plenty for two. Open for dinner Tues.-Sat., in. Several weeks ago he South American nuances. In ad- too short for the bowl and kept slid- The delta asparagus was fat and 5:30-10 p.m. H revamped the menu of his dition, the restaurant recently in- ing into the soup. I had problems sweet, peeled and boiled to order. www.restaurantmarche.com Marché restaurant in downtown stalled a $10,000 Montague broiler managing the utensils of several The asparagus was flecked with ✔ Reservations ✔ Catering Menlo Park. to make the best possible steaks. It’s dishes, which were too awkward for house-made bacon chunks and Bulka had relied on a French- that kind of commitment to quality some of the oddly shaped plates. topped with a quail egg. Also de- ✔ Credit cards Outdoor The Sweet Gem Louis Salad licious was the bucket of pommes seating fashioned menu with internation- that has been Bulka’s gastronomic ✔ Lot Parking al twists, but most of his patrons signature for years. ($12) was satisfying. Sweet Dunge- frites. All sides are $6. Noise level: seemed to favor something more Born in Chicago but reared in ness crab, chopped egg and golden Desserts ($10) did not disap- ✔ Full Bar Low beets were dressed in a sublime point. The buttermilk panna cotta basic. west Los Angeles, Bulka came ✔ Takeout Bathroom Finally, he said, “I realized about north to study creative writing at Louis dressing. The house-made on a pineapple banana fritter was Cleanliness: 70 percent of the meals we are serv- San Francisco State. One day he dressing bore no relation whatso- light and delicate. The rhubarb ✔ Highchairs Excellent ing are steaks. So, I addressed it.” decided to become a chef instead, ever to the insipid fish house ver- and strawberry tart, crusted with ✔ Wheelchair The new menu consists of six and that ignited a career that took sions. walnut streusel and topped with a access principal offerings, of which half him from Europe to Asia. Banquet are steaks. Even so, Bulka has in- He did a turn in Los Ange- ON THE WEB: Hundreds of restaurant reviews at www.PaloAltoOnline.com

NOW SERVING Ann’s Coffee Shop, 772 Santa Cruz Ave., Sat.: 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (Reviewed Aug. 15, plenty of peanuts. Daily 10-2 a.m. Sun. 5-9 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 1, 2000) Following are condensed versions, in Menlo Park (650) 322-0043 2003) Applewood Inn, 1001 El Camino Real, Applewood Pizza 2 Go, 989 El Camino alphabetical order, of longer restaurant Homemade pies, pot roast, soups, milk- Antonio’s Nut House, 321 California Ave., Menlo Park (650) 324-3486 Real, Menlo Park (650) 328-1556 reviews published in the Weekly over the shakes and sandwiches in an old-fash- Palo Alto (650) 321-2550 Creative gourmet pizzas (toppings include A quick version of Applewood Inn’s popular past several years. This week's reviews be- ioned diner with genuine retro decor. The Palo Alto’s only dive bar. Although the bar sun-dried tomatoes, caviar, exotic chees- pizzas. Daily 5-9 p.m. (Reviewed Oct. 1, gin where the list ended one week ago. fresh rhubarb pie may win over even those itself does not serve food, Taqueria Azteca es), salads, soups, sandwiches and pastas 2002) leery of rhubarb. Breakfast served all day. caters to the bar crowd with a variety of tra- available at lunch. Take-out available. Mon- No reservations. No credit cards. Mon.- ditional tex-mex. And, of course, there are Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon.-Sat. 5-10 p.m.; (continued on page 21) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Page 19 LEBANESE

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Chez Zucca 327-0132 Pizza My Heart 327-9400 Afghan Persian Cuisine 541 Bryant St, Palo Alto 220 University Ave., Palo Alto 604 S. Mary Ave. (at El Camino) Lunch M-F 11:30am-3:00pm Range: $1.50-16.50 Sunnyvale 408-733-5262 Dinner Sun-Wed 5-10pm; Th-Sat 5-11pm Brunch Sun 11:30am-3:30pm Charbroiled Kabob Lunch Special $7.95 Pizza Chicago 424-9400 Now serving our Spring Menu 4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto e serve healthy and fresh home- www.pakabob.com This IS the best pizza in town Wcooked-style authentic Burmese FRENCH and Chinese cuisine. We are so glad we BURMESE Spot A Pizza 324-3131 can make friends and share our Burmese and Chinese food and culture with our Chez TJ 964-7466 107 Town & Country Village customers in our restaurant. Come and Green Elephant Gourmet 938 Villa St., Mountain View Voted Best Pizza in Palo Alto enjoy unique, exotic food with great www.spotpizza.com (650) 494-7391 Tues-Sat Dinners only 5:30-9:00pm ambiance. “Outrageously good” New French-American fare Burmese & Chinese Cuisine —Zagat 2003 POLYNESIAN 3950 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto !'#;WRRZSËSZR@R (Charleston Shopping Center) INDIAN Trader Vic's 849-9800 >OZ]/Zb]1/ Dine-In, Take-Out, Local Delivery-Catering 4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Cafe Bombay 948-9463 Try our Sunday á la Carte Brunch! 1VO`ZSab]\AV]^^W\U1S\bS` CHINESE 4546 El Camino, Los Altos Lunch Tue-Fri 11:30am - 2pm at San Antonio Brunch Sun 10:30am - 2pm Lunch, Dinner, Buffets every day Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-10pm; Fri-Sat 5-11pm; BSZ($#"'"%!' Chef Chu’s (650) 948-2696 Sun 4:30 - 9:30pm 1067 N. San Antonio Road Darbar Indian Cuisine 321-6688 Lounge open nightly 4Of($#"'"$"# on the corner of El Camino, Los Altos 129 Lytton, Downtown Palo Alto 2002 Zagat: “Gold Standard in Lunch Buffet M-F; Open 7 days SEAFOOD Fresh Chinese Cuisine.” Janta Indian Restaurant 462-5903 369 Lytton Ave., Downtown Palo Alto Cook’s Seafood 325-0604 Jing Jing 328-6885 Lunch Buffet M-F; Organic Veggies 751 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto Seafood Dinners from Authentic Szechwan, Hunan ITALIAN $5.95 to $9.95 Food To Go, Delivery THAI www.jingjinggourmet.com Oregano’s 941-3600 4546 El Camino, Los Altos Ming’s 856-7700 Gourmet Pasta, Pizza. Banquet Rooms Thaiphoon Restaurant 323-7700 1700 Embarcadero East, Palo Alto 543 Emerson St., Palo Alto Spalti Ristorante 327-9390 Full Bar, Outdoor Seating www.mings.com 417 California Ave, Palo Alto www.thaiphoonrestaurant.com Search a complete Exquisite Food • Outdoor Dining 2006 Best Thai Restaurant in Palo Alto listing of local New Tung Kee Noodle House restaurant 520 Showers Dr., MV in San Antonio Ctr. Trattoria Buon Gusto 328-2778 Indochine 853-1238 651 Maloney Lane, Menlo Park reviews by location Voted MV Voice Best ‘01, ‘02, ‘03 & ‘04 Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine Sicilian Menu • Family owned or type of food on Prices start at $3.75 See Coupon Grand Opening 2710 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 947-8888 JAPANESE & SUSHI PaloAltoOnline.com Krung Siam 322-5900 Peking Duck 856-3338 Fuki Sushi 494-9383 423 University Ave., Palo Alto 2310 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto King of Krung Siam 960-7077 We also deliver. Open 7 days a Week 194 Castro St., Mtn. View

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(continued from page 19) This simple and small cafe specializes in 4244 Mother’s Day lunch Experience and Fine cold foods: salads, sandwiches, soups. Very small restaurant with express and Arikato, 1040 A-1 Rengstorff Ave, Moun- Daily 7 a.m.-4 p.m. catering menus. Its name is a common Healthy Food tain View (650) 988-8686 phrase in the Caribbean, referring to how Arikato offers more than 30 original sushi Avanti Pizza & Pasta, 3536 Alameda De • things are done “back home.” The cuisine rolls, each one including a dizzying list of Las Pulgas, Menlo Park (650) 854-1222 ranges from traditional Jamaican jerk ingredients. The restaurant also offers a Pizza, pasta, salads, sandiches and en- Curbside pickup chicken and beef oxtail to cannelloni and wealth of choices for the sushi-shy, from trees such as veal parmigiana and chicken sesame-crusted tofu. Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-8 Valet parking bountiful bento boxes to generous soups fingers. Creative pizza toppings. p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and noodle plates. Combined with friendly, B.J. Bull, 3403 Alma St., Palo Alto (650) • quick service and fair prices, Arikato begs 493-7330 Bagel Street Cafe, 746 Santa Cruz Ave., to be more than just a quick after-shop- Tiny, cozy restaurant featuring homemade Menlo Park (650) 328-8809 Delivery Available ping stop -- it’s a must-try for sushi fans. Cornish pasties, fruit pies, chili and salads. Breakfast and lunch options at this small Open seven days a week. Lunch: Monday British beer on tap. Pub menu includes chain eatery include salads, sandwiches, through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Din- steaks, burgers, fish and chips, bangers soups, quiches and pastries -- and at ner: Monday through Sunday, 4:30 to 9:30 and mash. Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 least 30 types of bagels. Bagels with egg p.m. (Reviewed Nov. 5, 2004) -2 a.m. (Reviewed March 14, 2003) and meats or vegetables are available for breakfast, and there’s a full espresso bar. Armadillo Willy’s, 1031 N. San Antonio Baba Neo, 311 Moffett Blvd, Mountain Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m. Road, Los Altos (650) 941-2922 View (650) 903-9219 to 4 p.m. This Texas-style restaurant serves up big Offers Malaysian-Singaporean menu items plates of barbecue, ribs and steaks. Try with plenty of meat, seafood and poultry Baja Fresh, 3990 El Camino Real, Palo MANDARIN GOURMET 420 Ramona, Palo Alto any of the barbecue sandwiches or platters choices, as well as a large vegetarian se- Alto (650) 424-8599 RESTAURANT (between University & Lytton) This is more than a hip, cool burrito and with a side of fries or the spicy peanut slaw. lection. Noodles abound. Lunch: Tue.-Sun. www.MandarinGourmet-PaloAlto.com 650-328-8898 You won’t go home hungry. Sun.-Thu. 11 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner: Sun. & Tue. 5 p.m.- (continued on next page) a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Re- 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. viewed March 12, 2004) Babbo’s, 717 Stanford Shopping Center, Asia Fusion Cafe, 873 Castro St., Moun- Palo Alto (650) 321-1488 tain View (650) 210-9393 A peaceful sanctuary for shoppers at re Than The menu combines a variety of Asian Stanford Shopping Center, Babbos offers Mo recipes with “home cooking dishes” from an array of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, Enter to Win h the Philippines. Appetizers include lumpia pizza, pasta, meat dishes, sandwiches and c offee B and spring rolls; entrees include vegetable salads. Especially good are the mussels, Lunch for 2 or u C ar coconut curry, eggplant fritters and creamy Tuscan soup, lamb tagine, spinach tortellini M a ! seafood pot pie. Mon. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and grilled tuna nicoise. Wood-fired oven, 1 Hookah Smoke Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 5:30-8:30 respectable wine list, adequate desserts. $25.00 maximum value •Exotic appetizers,tizers, sandwiches, salads and dedesserts p.m.; Fri. karaoke 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Sat. 11 Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.- Drop your business card to enter. a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 5:30-8:30 p.m. 9 p.m. (Reviewed June 16, 2006) Winners drawn weekly. •Importeded Indiandia espresso, coffees, chai & ororganorganic Athena Cafe, 1505 Adams Drive, Menlo Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill, Park (650) 328-1201 1189 Willow Rd, Menlo Park (650) 323- One entry per customer per drawing. teas (SWPWPP ddecaf espresso) Not valid with any other offer. •Relax withh out wi-fi or carry out Customer pays applicable taxes. •Join us eachch evening in our hookah ShShop! Present this ad for a Freee Cup of Drip Monsoon Coffee or 2020% off Ex- Give Mom presso Drink withth any purchase before 11 amam. 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(continued from previous page) a.m.-3 p.m.; Mon.-Sat. dinner 5-10 p.m.; garlic bread. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m,-9 p.m. Sat.- Bella Fresca, 47 Easy St., Mountain View Bella Vista aims for a French country inn Sun. 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed April 22, 2005) Sun. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. (650) 961-0399 feel, with Continental food and a pricey taco joint. You’ll get some of the freshest Bangkok Spoon, 702 Villa St., Mountain Bean Scene Cafe, 500 Castro St., Moun- This family owned and operated market menu with a glittering view to match. Spe- fast food you’ve ever had here. Cal-Mex View (650) 968-2038 tain View (650) 903-4871 features fresh produce and “an extensive cialties include Oysters Rockefeller, Caesar dishes, such as Baja fish tacos and over- Affordable Thai food in a comfortable set- Located next to Theatreworks, this attrac- line of imported foods and Italian special- salad, Steak Diane. Tue.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. stuffed burritos are favorites. Mon.-Thu. 11 ting with excellent, friendly service. Mon.- tive cafe offers breakfast options, salads, ity items.” Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 Bento Teriyaki, 225 E. Middlefield Road, a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-10 p.m.; Sat.- sandwiches and great desserts, including a.m.-3 p.m. Mountain View (650) 903-9403 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. 9, 2001) Sun. 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed May 26, 2000) ice cream. But the coffee drinks were on Bella Luna, 233 University Ave., Palo This Japanese fast-food restaurant serves Bajis’ Down the Street, 2423 Old Middle- Bay Cafe & Deli, 1875 Embarcadero the weak side. Mon.-Thu. 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Alto (650) 322-1846 up homemade Japanese dishes, such as field Way, Mountain View (650) 967-7477 Road, Palo Alto (650) 856-0999 Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Bella Luna is ideally situated in a cozy cen- chicken teriyaki and sushi. Mon.-Sat. 11 Bajis has been serving up huge omelets, This restaurant, located at the Palo Alto Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. on show tury -old brick building in downtown Palo a.m.-9 p.m. hot sandwiches, hamburgers and salads Golf Course, serves of deli sandwiches and days. (Reviewed June 20, 2003) Alto. The Italian-themed restaurant features Best Bite, 1414 W. El Camino Real, in a down-home atmosphere since 1979; other typical American fare. Banquet halls Beausejour, 170 State St., Los Altos attractive decor, excellent service and a Mountain View (650) 988-8895 outdoor seating available. Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.- and catering are available. Food is served (650) 948-1382 reasonably priced wine list. The antipasti Light, healthy home-cooked Persian foods 3 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. daily from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bar is open French-American fare in a tastefully ap- for two and bruschetta are good for start- in a simple setting. Menu offers a variety Bangkok Cuisine, 407 Lytton Ave., Palo from noon until it gets dark. pointed environment. Crispy avocado, en ers. The house-made pastas are tasty as of vegetarian and meat dishes. Mon.-Fri. well as chicken and pork dishes. Desserts Alto (650) 322-6533 BBQ Man Cafe, 555 Willow Rd, Menlo croute seafood soup and the roast beet 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Sat. are adequate. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 An unassuming retreat into a world of Park (650) 327-8227 salad are great starts. Rack of lamb, salm- 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 3, p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m.; Friday wonderful Thai food, where flavors are BBQ Man occupies the former location of on and fruits de mer are excellent principal 2004) 5-11 p.m.; Sat. noon-11 p.m.; Sun. noon-10 perfectly balanced in nearly every dish in Tara’s Willow Street Cafe. Serves up huge plates. Desserts are above average. Cock- Better Bagel, 1040 Grant Road, Moun- p.m. (Reviewed April 21, 2006) the restaurant’s creative -- and lengthy portions of down home favorites like pulled tails and wines. Banquet facilities. Mon.-Fri. tain View (650) 988-0279 -- menu. A complete vegetarian and vegan pork and beef brisket. Of course, all meals 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon.-Sun. 5:30-9 p.m. Bella Vista, 13451 Skyline Blvd., Wood- This classic bagel shop offers a variety menu echoes the style and flavors of many come with potato salad, baked beans, and (Reviewed Sept. 22, 2006) side (650) 851-1229 of bagels and sandwiches, as well as dif- regular menu offerings. Mon.-Sat. lunch 11 ferent cream cheese spreads, smoothies and coffee drinks. Also serves breakfast bagels. Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat.- œ“iÊ/œ}iÌ iÀ Sun. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Bistro Elan, 448 California Ave., Palo

ITALIAN RESTAURANT Alto (650) 327-0284 vœÀÊ œÌ iÀ½ÃÊ >Þ Bistro Elan offers elegant dining in a bistro setting. Chef/owner Ambjorn Lindskog’s >ÌÊ/ iÊ iÌˆ˜}Ê*œÌt PALERMO ever-changing menu melds a French sen- sibility with a California emphasis on light SKY BAR LOUNGE foods. Main courses consist of duck, lamb, beef and seafood. Desserts are interesting and uniformly good. Handsome yet relaxed dcor. Reservations advised. Lunch Tue.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner Tue.-Sat. 5:30- 10:30 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. 20, 2004) Make your reservations Bistro Maxine, 548 Ramona St., Palo Alto (650) 323-1815 >Êvœ˜`ÕiÊÀiÃÌ>ÕÀ>˜Ì now for Mother’s Day Offers French crepes, both savory and th sweet, as well as salads and sandwiches. $IPINTOSOMETHINGDIFFERENT on May 13 !!! There are crepes with liqueur for those desiring an extra kick; those selections in- clude the Normandy (apples, butter, creme The restaurant will fraiche, Calvados), the Josephine (banan- iiLÀ>ÌiÊޜÕÀʓœ“ʈ˜Ê>ÊëiVˆ>ÊÜ>Þ\Ê as, roasted almonds, Grand-Marnier) and be offering our the Malicious (orange jam, hot chocolate, ˆ˜ˆ˜}Ê>ÌÊ/ iÊ iÌˆ˜}Ê*œÌÊ>Ü>ÞÃʈ˜VÕ`iÃÊ Cointreau). Swimming-pool-sized cappuc- regular menu with several cinos, house red and white wine, beer and “œ“½ÃÊv>ۜÀˆÌi°°° i>«ˆ˜}Ê«œÀ̈œ˜ÃʜvÊ cider. Daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. Mother’s Day specials. 8, 2006) µÕ>ˆÌÞÊv>“ˆÞÊ̈“it Bistro Vida, 641 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park (650) 462-1686 ,iÃiÀÛ>̈œ˜ÃÊÀiVœ““i˜`i`Ê Traditional dishes with mixed results at this Please call 650.322.2157 for reservations! Parisian-style cafe. Professional, knowl- >˜µÕiÌÊ,œœ“ÃÊ
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“Lˆ>˜Vi SKY BAR LOUNGE 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.; 5-10 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park May 6, 2005) Next to Kepler’s, Behind Cafe Borrone /PEN-ONDAY 3UNDAYs5NIQUE$INING%XPERIENCE Blue Chalk Cafe, 630 Ramona St., Palo Alto (650) 326-1020 3OUTH&IRST3T 650.322.2157 As much a bar and pool hall as a restau-  rant. “Nouveau” Southern cuisine with 3AN*OSE #! a California twist. Homemade biscuits, soups, salads, sandwiches and seafood. Banquet facilities. Mon-Wed 4 p.m.-12 Come and Sample the food a.m.; Thurs-Sun 4 p.m.-1:30 a.m. (Re- viewed Aug. 9, 2001) of the Amalfi Coast at Boston Market, 3375 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) 843-0288. Also at 1039 TRELLIS A El Monte Ave., Mountain View (650) 428-1333 e invite you to celebrate While it certainly can qualify as a fast-food, MOTHER’S DAY on our in Menlo Park take-out place, it’s in a different league. terrace patio. Chicken and turkey are the restaurant’s “Personal touches make W specialty, but it also serves ham and meat loaf -- good comfort food. Daily 10:30 delicious fare all the With the truly unique upstairs patio Trellis a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 19, 1997) more memorable.” offers, “al fresco dining” along with its ❖ Comfortable seating British Bankers Club, 1090 El Camino ★★★ ½ many other charms. The new low carb Real, Menlo Park (650) 327-8769 indoors, and outdoor seasonal menu, the vibrant specials and British Bankers Club serves reasonably – Sheila Himmel seating on covered porch priced, well prepared California bistro style San Jose Mercury News food. Sweet corn and clam chowder is the daily homemade soups and desserts ❖ are tantalizing. A warm, comfortable dining Wood fi red pizzas an excellent start, while baby back ribs, hangar steak and the tri-tip salad are good room and banquet-catering facilities with ❖ Homemade pastas bets for entrees. Desserts are heavy and sweet. Huge bar, but diminutive wine list. “The Best of 2 full bars, insure that Trellis is the ❖ Chocolate Souffl e Menlo Park” Lunch: Sun.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dinner: choice for any occasion. cake specialty Sun.-Thurs. 4-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 4-10 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 28, 2005) Banquet facilities are available for groups Brix B.B.Q. and Grill, 1246 El Camino from 10 to 120 guests and the Chef will LUNCH Real, Menlo Park (650) 321-3300 Open for Mother’s Day gladly consult on any special banquet This is a burger joint with a quirky person- Monday - Friday 11:30-2:30 ality. You’ll do just fine as long as you stick Lunch & Dinner catering needs. to the basics here -- plain old hamburgers DINNER and cheeseburgers, fries and shakes. “If it’s polenta you crave, Screened-in patio seating. Sun.-Wed. 11 SEVEN NIGHTS A WEEK you only need to remember NIGHTLY FREE PARKING a.m.-9 p.m.; Thu.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Re- Sunday -Thursday 5:30-9:30 viewed June 1, 2001) one word, Trellis. 650-326-9028 Friday & Saturday 5:30-10:00 Buca di Beppo, 643 Emerson St., Palo Trellis is Italian for 1077 EL CAMINO REAL, MENLO PARK Alto (650) 329-0665 “unforgettable polenta.” Noisy, entertaining, family-oriented. A bar- LUNCH MON.-FRI. 11-2:30 rage of photographs and visual flotsam celebrating Italy and all things Italian. Huge – Christine Waters DINNER NIGHTLY 5-10 1165 Merrill Street, Menlo Park (located across from Menlo Train Station) Metro family-style portions. Mon.-Thu. 5-10 p.m.; www.TRELLISRESTAURANT.com 650.323.6730 Fri. 5-11 p.m.; Sat. noon-11 p.m.; Sun. noon-10 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 13, 1996) Page 22 • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly Eating Out

Buck’s of Woodside, 3062 Woodside 1960s 1990s Road, Woodside (650) 851-8010 DDT causes cancer and Diazinon and chlorpyrifos pose neurological health threats Far-ranging menu includes omelets, chick- en piccata and burgers, with a consider- harms bird populations. to children and cause toxicity in Santa Clara County creeks. able fan base for the coffee cake. Funky Western atmosphere, with cowboy-hat lampshades and eclectic wall decorations. Mon.-Thu. 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sun. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed May 22, 1998) buenobueno, 2500 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View (650) 941-0220 Casual, self-service. Burritos, tacos, que- sadillas, salads and frozen yogurt. Take-out available. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Burrito Real Restaurant, 580 N. Reng- storff Ave., Mountain View (650) 988- 6705 Burrito Real allows you to design your own hearty creation, cafeteria-line-style. The results are some of the best burritos around. Other entrees and desserts are of- 1970s & ’80s fered, and there’s patio seating to sweeten the deal. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. and Chlordane and dieldrin from run-off water still impair San Francisco Bay today. Sun. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Cafe 220, 220 B University Ave, Palo Alto (650) 853-8182 Reasonably priced Mediterranean fare, including kebabs, gyros, salads, moussaka and crepes. The Turkish coffee is properly strong, and the pistachio baklava properly tempting. Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.- midnight. Friday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-midnight. (Reviewed March 17, 2006) Cafe Baklava, 341 Castro St, Mountain View (650) 969-3835 Cafe Baklava offers well-prepared classic middle Eastern food on Mountain View’s main street. Dessert is a mixed bag. Mon.- Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun. noon-9:30 p.m. (Reviewed Oct. 14, 2005) Cafe Bombay, 4546 A-5 El Camino Real, PALO ALTO Los Altos (650) 948-9463 MUNICIPAL Buffet-style meals for both lunch and din- GOLF COURSE ner provide a tasty smorgasbord. There’s D also a good-sized menu, with many op- A 2501 EMBARCADERO WAY tions for breads, rices, vegetarian fare, RO HARBOR RD ERO Tandoori dishes and others. Bollywood D RCA music and a rickshaw parked overhead A B FABER PL add to the ambience. Lunch: Mon.-Sun. 11 EM Palo Alto residents only. a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner: Sun.-Thu. 5-9:30 p.m., BAYSHORE FREEWAY Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m., Sun. 4-9:30 p.m. Other residents and businesses in Santa Clara County Cafe Borrone, 1010 El Camino Real, E BAYSH visit www.hhw.org or call 408.299.7300. Menlo Park (650) 327-0830 Bustling European-style cafe with indoor In San Mateo County call 650.363.4305. ORE RD and outdoor seating. Salads, quiches, sandwiches, soups, desserts and coffee. Mon.-Thu. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri. 7 a.m.-mid- night; Sat 8 a.m- midnight, Sun. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 19, 2001) Cafe Brioche, 445 California Ave., Palo Alto (650) 326-8640 Provencal cuisine in small charming, Now – there’s a better alternative. Look for Our Water, Our World pest control South-of-France atmosphere. Casual enough for a bite with friends, but romantic products identified with this symbol at hardware stores and garden centers. enough for a date. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. brunch 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner dai- These products are effective and less toxic to people and the planet. ly 5:30-9:30 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 19, 2001) Cafe Del Sol Restaurant, 1010 Doyle St., www.ourwaterourworld.org Menlo Park (650) 326-2501 Specialty dishes include poblano relleno, mole poblano, seafood, snapper, shrimp, filet mignon, ribs ranchera. Lunch: Mon.- Sun. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed Oct. 15, 2004) Cafe Fino, 544 Emerson St., Palo Alto (650) 326-6082 (continued on next page) PAW02 Eat Local • Buy Local At Country Sun, we believe in supporting our local suppliers because local food is fresher, has better flavor, & benefits the environment. That’s why we buy grass-fed beef from Marin Sun Farms. Country Sun Your Local Natural Foods Store 440 S. California Ave in Palo Alto 650.324.9190

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Maddalena’s & Cafe Fino (adjacent restau- rants with the same owner) offer old-styled supper club fare complete with live cabaret music nightly except Sunday. One side of the restaurant is upholstered, softly lit and romantic, while the other boasts an art deco dcor and is fashioned for enter- tainment. Seafood and veal Maddalena are very good. Full bar, shallow wine list. Lunch: Tue.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Din- ner: Daily 5:30-11:30 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. 24, 2006) Cafe Pro Bono, 2437 Birch St., Palo Alto (650) 326-1626 Very good food with attentive service. Highlights among hearty fare are wild boar sausages, King salmon and smoked sliced duck breast. Other good choices are gazpacho and house-made cheesecake. Broad but shallow wine list. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Mon.-Sun. 5-10 p.m. (Re- viewed May 19, 2006) Cafe Renaissance, 321 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto (650) 321-6222 Cafe Renaissance specializes in tasty Persian platters. Don’t miss the khoresh-e fesenjan (only available at dinner), in which pomegranate paste is cooked with ground walnuts and tender pieces of butternut squash, creating a rustic stew that is then simmered with chicken. The cafe’s kabobs are also tender and savory. Mon 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 7, 2005) Cafe Silan, 867 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park (650) 326-5404 A tiny yet charming cafe serving authentic Kurdish and Mediterranean food. That means lamb kabobs and stews, flat breads topped with veal and lamb, and bulgur dishes, made from a cracked wheat grain. The hummus is superb, especially with the house-made bread. Niskan (lentil) and balcanres (eggplant) are also great starters. Excellent rotisserie meat, and delightful pizza with a Middle Eastern touch. Open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. 16, 2007) Cafe Sophia, 2706 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (650) 322-2906 Formerly serving only coffee, Cafe Sophia has expanded to serve full meals, with an Afghani influence. Mon 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tue-Thu 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Cafe Yulong, 743 Dana St., Mountain View (650) 960-1677 Signature dishes include homemade dumplings and noodles, many other dishes and specialty dishes including lemon pep- per prawns, Yulong beef, vegetarian. Tue.- Thu. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Caffe del Doge, 419 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 323-3600 This Venice-based chain (with other loca- tions in Tokyo and Budapest) has brought its Venetian-style espresso to Palo Alto. Teas and treats, too. Mon.-Sun. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Caffe Riace, 200 Sheridan Ave., Palo Alto (650) 328-0407 Large portions of Italian food and a formi- dable pasta selection, but dishes are often bland. Desserts can be hit-or-miss, but the coffee gelato is deliciously reminiscent of the gelatos of Florence. Daily 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed Nov. 25, 2005) California Cafe, 700 Welch Road, Palo Alto (650) 325-2233 Contemporary California-Asian fusion fare served in the Stanford Barn. Fish dishes excel, appetizers are interesting and col- orful. Pot stickers and crab cakes are interesting starters and scallops, ahi tuna, chicken and veal medallions are excellent. Full bar, interesting wine list. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sun. brunch 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., dinner 4-9 p.m. (Reviewed Aug. Bruce Bauer Lumber & Supply 11, 2006) California Pizza Kitchen, 531 Cowper St., 134 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA 94040 Palo Alto (650) 323-7332 Southern California-based chain serving a (650) 948-1089 • www.brucebauer.com variety of pizzas, including vegetarian, Pe- king duck, Thai chicken, etc. Sandwiches, pasta and soup are also on the menu. This Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:00pm is a family restaurant -- it’s reliable, consis- Sat 8:00am-4:30pm • Sun 9:00am-4:30pm tent, efficient and clean. The ingredients are fresh, if not sophisticated, and offer something for everyone. Mon-Thu 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. Fri 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed March 18, 2005) California Roadhouse, 401 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 254-8981 The top treasures at Roadhouse are the Page 24 • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly Eating Out burgers and steaks, but the Southern pe- perfect couple. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 with a phone-ahead waiting list. Children’s sweet shrimp, impossibly tender beef European-slash-Mediterranean cuisine. can-crusted rainbow trout also satisfies. p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-10 p.m. (Reviewed menu. Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. served over a ragout of pearl barley and Zucca follows the small-plates trend, with Friendly, fast service. Open seven days Jan. 20, 2006) 11 a.m.-11 p.m. mushrooms, and warm chocolate soup. offerings such as Greek feta cheese and a week, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Reviewed Chevy’s, 2116 W. El Camino Real, Moun- Chez TJ, 938 Villa St., Mountain View Tue.-Sat. 5:30-9 p.m. (Reviewed March melon, and sauteed eggplant, Turkish- Dec. 7, 2005) tain View (650) 691-9955 (650) 964-7466 10, 2006) style. There are also plenty of full entrees, Cantankerous Fish, 420 Castro St., Chevys’ “Fresh Mex” comes through with This isn’t the kind of food you get other Chez Zucca, 541 Bryant St., Palo Alto soups and salads, as well as pizza and Mountain View (650) 966-8124 the best Mexican food on the Midpen- places. Some dishes soar, a few flop, but (650) 327-0132 pasta dishes. Dessert options include With its stylish interior, fresh cuisine and insula. Favorites include fajitas, tacos, you’ll always end up talking about them. This second Zucca location (the first is in (continued on next page) excellent service, this spin-off from Scott’s seafood platters. Huge chain restaurant Recent highlights were bay scallops and downtown Mountain View) also features Seafood is a classy choice for a casual seafood meal. Mon. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Tue.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 4:30-9:30 p.m. (Reviewed Dec. 12, 2003) Carpaccio, 1120 Crane St., Menlo Park (650) 322-1211 Veal, pasta, pizzas, chicken and fresh fish served in a warm, hospitable trattoria. Full bar. Reservations suggested. Lunch Mon.- Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Late lunch 2-5 p.m.; Dinner Mon.-Thu. 5-10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 5-10 p.m.; Sun. 5-9 p.m. (Reviewed May 23, 2003) Casa Isabel, 2434 Park Blvd., Palo Alto (650) 328-3102 Casa Isabel serves simple, straightfor- ward, delicious Mexican fare in a friendly, homey atmosphere. Especially good are the chimichangas, the tostadas Jardin and chile verde. Bunuelos is an unusual and delicious dessert. Margaritas are first rate. Tequila, sangria and beers are also avail- able. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner Tues.-Sat. 5:30-9 p.m. (Reviewed March 2, 2007) Casa Lupe, 459 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 965-2944 This family-owned and -operated restau- rant has been serving Northern Mexican cuisine since 1974. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., 5-10 p.m., Sun. 4-9 p.m. Cascal, 400 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 940-9500 Cascal’s “pan Latin cuisine” features Span- ish and South American dishes. Excellent tapas -- small dishes meant to be shared -- include lamb meatballs, veal tagine and calimari in red wine sauce The interior, reminiscent of a Disneyland version of Mo- rocco, exudes casual warmth, with warm colors, deeply hued fabrics, beautiful wood floors, and faux-Moorish archways and pillars. The restaurant excels with service, ambience and pizzazz. Lunch Mon.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner Sun.-Thu. 5- 10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. 6, 2004) Celia’s, 3740 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) 843-0643. Also at 1850 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 321-8227 Traditional Mexican food with a full page of house specialties. Longtime family-owned establishment. Portions are generous and everything is made from scratch. Mon.- Thu. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.- 11 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed Aug. 1, 2003) Chaat Paradise, 165 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View (650) 965-9111 A South Indian vegetarian cafe specializing in affordable snack foods. Mini-lunches are anything but mini, with ample por- tions and offerings including cornmeal roti pancakes dipped in creamed spinach and raita (yogurt flecked with carrots and cucumbers). Another good choice is the bargan bhartha, a spread of smoky egg- plant, onions, tomatoes and garlic. Lassis (cold yogurt drinks) are excellent. Often noisy and crowded with children, even well into the evening. Daily 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed Aug. 4, 2006) Chapala Mexican Restaurant, 570 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (650) 965-8019 Traditional Mexican dishes are served, along with a selection of beers and wines. There is a private room for small parties. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Cheesecake Factory, 375 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 473-9622 The Cheesecake Factory offers more than 200 items that incorporate a variety of eth- nic cuisines. Portions are uniformly bland and gigantic. Seafood and appetizers are the best dishes. Desserts are huge and innocuous as well, with many of the 50 cheesecakes having exaggerated flavors. Be prepared to wait, as the restaurant does not accept reservations. Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. (Reviewed March 5, 2004) Chef Chu’s, 1067 N. San Antonio Road , Los Altos (650) 948-2696 The mammoth two-story restaurant has a menu ranging from the warhorses of chicken chow mein and fried prawns to more up-to-date choices. Silver anchovies and almonds make for a surprisingly tasty appetizer, and Lovers’ Prawns are the Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Page 25 MATH 19 CALCULUS Eating Out (continued from previous page) St., Mountain View (650) 941-4373 The menu at China Wok, a family-owned huckleberry pound cake and a multitude of and -operated restaurant, contains a wide cheeses. Lunch: Tues.-Fri noon-3 p.m. Din- variety of reasonably priced Szechwan SUMMER.STANFORD.EDU ner: Tues.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5-11 dishes. Daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. p.m.; Sun. 5-9:30 p.m. Cho’s Mandarin Dim Sum, 213 California Chili’s Grill and Bar, 700 El Camino Real, Ave., Palo Alto (650) 326-4632 Come see what Stanford has to offer Menlo Park (650) 321-0330 What it lacks in comfort and beauty Cho’s Chain restaurant serving burgers, sand- makes up for potstickers and other pork wiches, soups, salads and lots of bar dumplings. Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; snacks. Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Fri. Sun 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Chris’s Fish & Chips, 209 First St., Los Altos (650) 948-6155 $5 off any China Best, 883 Hamilton Ave., Menlo This is fried fish heaven and the chips (fries Palo Alto Park (650) 323-7759 to us Yanks) are equally wonderful. Beach purchase of Lots of favorite dishes: pot stickers, mu casual, friendly atmosphere. Daily 11 a.m.- shu, chow fun, and a variety of other meat 8:30 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 6, 2001) $25 or more Hardware and vegetable dishes. The appetizers also include cheese won tons. Mon.-Fri. 11 Cibo, 3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Are you reaping a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (650) 493-2411 Dinner served daily from 4 to 9 p.m. Cibo serves up a fusion of California and Mediterranean cuisine, providing new You’re never alone what you sow? China Cafe, 1760 Miramonte Ave., Moun- twists on such old favorites as fried cala- tain View (650) 968-2298 (650) 327-7222 875 Alma Street 94301 mari (using cornmeal batter and a spicy Cozy and quiet Chinese restaurant with aioli dipping sauce) and crab louie (with attentive service. Sit-down, delivery and steamed broccoli and romaine instead of catering menus available. Daily 11:30 a.m.- iceberg lettuce). 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the most part the subplots work their magic: Sofia bored with her stay-at-home status, the Zen guru (Donal Logue) who engineers the paradigm shifts at Sunburst, and comi- cal abject apologies in the form of Japanese “moushiwake,” mea culpa tone poems ex- pressed on yellow Post-its (you had to be there). It’s the cast and its chemistry that ultimate- ly render “Ex” a satisfying laugher. Bateman is deliciously psychotic and Grodin enter- tainingly clueless, and Braff and Peet spar with convincing affection. Granted, we’ve seen it all before. But just when “The Ex” looks like it’s anxiously cast- ing about for the finish line, it cuts its inevi- table losses and wraps up neatly and without a fuss. Drama fills “The Wind That Shakes the The remarkable talents of Julie Christie and Gordon Pinsent help make “Away From No year-end awards but boy, did I laugh. Barley.” Her” a moving, thoughtful film. Rated: PG-13 for language and mature always with an eye on the prize: freedom. members and friends leave the loved ones themes. 1 hour, 29 minutes. The Wind That Shakes the they had come to see — and the lively, ani- ✭✭✭ Not rated but could be R for relentless mated mood dissolves with each transition — Jeanne Aufmuth Barley brutality and violence. 2 hours, 7 minutes. to a quiet sorrow as patients are left to amble (Aquarius) Human and political drama back to their lonely rooms. Georgia Rule ✭ make dramatic bedfellows in Ken Loach’s — Jeanne Aufmuth Unfortunately, Polley’s script scrambles Cannes award-winning ode to Ireland’s (Century 16, Century 12) Lindsay Lohan Munro’s structure and resorts to some un- flaunts designer threads and a shabby atti- plucky past. Away From Her ✭✭✭ necessary, fleeting flashbacks of a young Cillian Murphy turns in a typically smart tude in this messier-than-thou melodrama (CinéArts) Only a superb cast and the most Fiona and Grant. She also puts a more af- that’s guaranteed to repel. performance as idealistic doctor Damien delicate directorial touch could successfully firming life-goes-on spin to the story by de- O’Donovan who is leaving his sleepy Irish Lohan is Rachel, a spoiled California adapt Alice Munro’s devastating short story veloping the relationship between Grant and tramp and one in a long line of screwed-up village to take work at a London hospital. “The Bear Came Over the Mountain” to the wife (Olympia Dukakis) of Fiona’s new County Cork in the 1920s is at a tetchy po- family females. Antagonism runs rampant the screen. Accomplished actor Sarah Pol- love interest. between mom and daughter, and mom (Fe- litical juncture, the Irish bristling over wan- ley (“The Sweet Hereafter”) found both for Ultimately, “Away From Her” offers a ing but omnipresent British rule and tempers licity Huffman as Lilly) finds herself, natch, her feature debut as a writer-director. With moving, thoughtful drama for adults who at wits’ end. flaring on both sides. poignancy and maturity beyond her years, have felt abandoned by the movie industry. A run-in with British “peacekeeping” The only reasonable solution is to ship Ra- Polley deals with Alzheimer’s disease and its chel off to her grandmother Georgia (Jane troops, a.k.a. the Black and Tans, alters the effect on a steadfast love tested when synaps- Rated: PG-13 for some strong language. landscape for good. During a routine inspec- Fonda) who lives a God-fearing life in Hull, es slip away. But she could hardly go wrong 1 hour. 50 minutes. Idaho, a paean to idyllic small-town living. tion, the contentious Brits take offense at the given the remarkable talents of Julie Christie courageous calm of the Irish and beat one Courtesy the clunkiest dialogue this side and Gordon Pinsent in the lead roles. — Susan Tavernetti of the Mississippi (“For a smart girl you’re of Damien’s chums to death. An act, among Christie brings ageless beauty and emo- others, that inspires Damien to chuck his ca- good at stupid”), dark secrets are revealed. tional range to the role of Fiona, a woman The Ex ✭✭✭ Mom is a closet drinker, Rachel does drugs reer path and enlist in a guerilla group that whose “spark of life” first attracted her hus- (Century 16, Century 12) The classic ultimately evolves into the Irish Republican and promiscuous sex, and the ubiquitous band Grant (Pinsent of “The Good Shep- winners-and-losers theme takes on hilari- step-dad (a bloated Cary Elwes) may have Army. herd”) more than 40 years ago. The opening ous implications in Jesse Peretz’s domestic, Damien’s activist brother Teddy (Padraic been taking liberties of the salacious sort. scenes capture their relationship, sketching a dysfunctional comedy. Local characters pepper Stepford: the aw- Delaney) is fronting the militant faction. He’s lifetime of sexual attraction, easygoing com- Zach Braff — who can inspire laughs by one of many players who endure Loach’s re- shucks love interest (Garrett Hedlund), the panionship and humorous exchanges. Then merely standing still — is pitch-perfect as handsome but suffering doc (Dermot Mul- lentless scenes of gross brutality: beatings, Fiona puts the frying pan in the freezer. Tom Reilly, a slacker-ish lunch chef with a fingernail torture, point-blank shootings, roney), and uber-snoopy neighbors. They’re The narrative never submits to a simple high-powered lawyer wife (Amanda Peet all part and parcel of the slapdash “plot” and etc. descent-into-disease formula. Yes, Fiona as Sofia) who’s about to deliver the couple’s As Britain and Ireland bitterly fall out, misguided attempt at critical drama. gets confused and wanders off and difficult first child. Lohan overplays her hand, not that the role so do the brothers. The Anglo-Irish Peace decisions must be made about placing her Quick as a wink Tom is fired from his job: Agreement, ostensibly created to make Ire- demands subtlety. Hostile and obnoxious, in a care facility. Can she tolerate balloon rather inconvenient considering that Sofia she does nothing to dispel oft-circulating land a free dominion within the British Em- badminton, sit-and-fit activities and group has her heart set on playing stay-at-home pire, does more damage than good, turning rumors of bratty behavior and everything to meals instead of her beloved cross-country mom. Time for him to bite the bullet and prove that art imitates life. Among her choic- brother against brother as Damien converts skiing outings and cozy dinners for two? accept that ad agency job that Sofia’s dad to over-zealous patriot and Teddy’s rabid re- est bon mots: “You don’t have to brush me or Can the Canadian couple cope with not see- (Charles Grodin) has been touting from the feed me after riding me.” Ouch. bellion loses steam. ing each other for 30 days as they abide with get-go. Loach doesn’t miss a beat in establishing “Georgia” never finds its groove, vacillat- the facility’s “settling-in” policy? Although The wounds run deep: a move from the ing wildly between pathetic pathos, emotion- a moral high ground in the struggle for in- the ravages of Alzheimer’s form the drama’s Big Apple to the groomed suburbs of Ohio, dependence: The Irish are victims and we al blackmail and stabs — only stabs — at core, the emotional power of the story arises a surprise interior-design makeover courtesy gentle humor. suffer alongside them by virtue of lengthy from Munro’s construct: What does a de- of mom-in-law (Mia Farrow), and a new gig stretches of dark dialogue and ethical in- I took a bullet so you don’t have to. Skip voted husband do when his wife no longer as “assistant associate creative” for hippy- it. dignities meant to arouse dread and inspire remembers him and falls in love with a fel- dippy Sunburst Creations. compassion. low patient (Michael Murphy)? It goes from bad to worse when Tom locks The British troops are disappointingly Rated: R for language and sexual situa- “Away From Her” is best when Polley just horns with new boss (and ex-Sofia squeeze) tions. 1 hour, 43 minutes. one-note, not a hair of empathy on their lets the camera roll, capturing the nuances Chip Sanders (Jason Bateman), a master haughty heads as they lord British rule over of the performances in tight close-ups or manipulator whose sinister mother-ship is a — Jeanne Aufmuth their humiliated country cousins. filming interactions in long takes driven by wheelchair. That said, Loach still manages to craft Munro’s dialogue. She directs one visitation The gags fly fast and furious, a colorful To view the trailers for “Away From Her,” a noble historical valentine to the gracious scene with understated eloquence and sen- spectrum of dirty tricks and underhanded "The Ex," "Georgia Rule" and "The Wind That Gaels, alternately winsome and sadistic but Shakes The Barley" go to Palo Alto Online at sitivity. In a series of slow dissolves, family sabotage meant to send Tom packing. For http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/

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“Nair’s movie brims with MOVIE TIMES intelligence,“A Deeply compassion and sensuous delight all the way fromMoving the Taj Mahal Saga.to Pearl Jam.”” Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. 28 Weeks Later (R) Century 16: 12:10, 2:35, 5:05, 7:40 & 10:10 p.m. Century 20: 11:25 a.m.; 12:35, 1:55, 3:15, 4:30, MichaelRuthe Wilmington Stein (Not Reviewed) 5:40, 7, 8:05, 9:30 & 10:35 p.m. 300 (R) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 20: 11:45 a.m.; 2:35, 5:10, 7:50 & 10:30 p.m. Are We Done Yet? (PG) Century 20: 11:40 a.m.; 1:55, 4:10 & 6:50 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Away from Her (PG-13) ✭✭✭ CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:40, 4:30 & 7:20 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 10:05 p.m. Black Book (R) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 12:15, 3:25, 7:05 & 10:15 p.m. Blades of Glory (PG-13) ✭✭ Century 20: Noon, 2:30, 4:45, 7:25 & 9:50 p.m. Civic Duty (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 12: 1:30 & 7:35 p.m. MOBILE USERS - FOR SHOWTIMES TEXT NAMESAKE AND YOUR ZIP CODE TO 43 KIX (43549) The Condemned (R) ✭ Century 20: 9:05 p.m. NOW CINEMARK CINEMARK CINÉARTS@PALO ALTO SQUARE CENTURY 20 REDWOOD CITY Delta Farce (PG-13) Century 12: Noon, 2:20, 4:40, 7 & 9:30 p.m. PLAYING Palo Alto (650) 493-3456 Redwood City (650) 369-3456 (Not Reviewed) CALL THEATRE FOR SHOWTIMES Disturbia (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 12: 1:20, 4:20, 8 & 10:30 p.m. The Ex (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 2:25, 4:55, 7:20 & 9:45 p.m. Century 12: 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30 & 9:50 p.m. critics around the world agree Firehouse Dog (PG) Century 12: 1:10, 4, 7:15 & 9:55 p.m. (Not Reviewed) “...easily the best of the trilogy...one of thE ✭✭✭✭ most enjoyable films of the decade.” Fracture (R) Century 16: 11:05 a.m.; 1:45, 4:30, 7:10 & 9:55 p.m. Century 12: 12:50, 3:50, 7:50 & 10:35 p.m. Charlotte O’Sullivan, LONDON EVENING STANDARD Georgia Rule (R) ✭ Century 16: 11:15 a.m.; 12:45, 2, 3:35, 4:50, 6:45, 7:45, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Century 12: 12:20, 1:40, 3:10, 4:30, 6, 7:20, 8:50 & 10:10 p.m. The Hoax (R) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 20: 11:30 a.m.; 2:15, 4:55, 7:35 & 10:15 p.m. Hot Fuzz (R) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:25 a.m.; 2:15, 5, 7:50 & 10:35 p.m. Century 20: 11:20 a.m.; 2:15, 5, 7:45 & 10:30 p.m. In the Land of Women Century 12: 11:55 a.m.; 2:30, 5, 7:25 & 10:05 p.m. (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) The Invisible (PG-13) Century 16: 10:25 p.m. Century 12: 1, 4:10, 7:45 & 10:20 p.m. (Not Reviewed) The Last Mimzy (PG) Century 20: 11:50 a.m.; 2:20, 4:35, 7:05 & 9:25 p.m. (Not Reviewed) The Lives of Others (R) ✭✭✭✭ Guild: 2, 5 & 8 p.m. Lucky You (PG-13) ✭✭ Century 16: 11 a.m.; 1:50, 4:40 & 7:35 p.m. Century 12: 12:40, 3:40, 7:40 & 10:30 p.m. Meet the Robinsons (G) Century 16: (in Digital 3D) 11:10 a.m.; 1:35, 4:10, 6:55 & 9:20 p.m. Century 20: 11:25 a.m.; 1:45, (Not Reviewed) 4:25, 6:55 & 9:20 p.m. The Namesake (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 20: 1:30, 4:15, 7:40 & 10:25 p.m. CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:30, 4:20 & 7:10 p.m.; Fri.- Sun. also at 10 p.m. Next (PG-13) ✭✭1/2 Century 16: 11:35 a.m.; 1:55, 4:25, 6:50 & 9:15 p.m. Century 20: 11:35 a.m.; 2, 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Perfect Stranger (R) ✭✭✭ Century 12: 4:50 & 10:25 p.m. The Salon (PG-13) Century 12: 12:10, 3:30, 7:10 & 9:40 p.m. NOW PLAYING (Not Reviewed) CINEMARK CINEMARK CINEMARK CINEMARK Sorry, No Passes Accepted Spider-Man 3 (PG-13) ✭✭1/2 Century 16: 11 & 11:30 a.m.; noon, 12:30, 1, 1:30, 2:20, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45, 4:15, 4:45, 5:25, 6, 6:30, CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN CENTURY 20 DALY CITY CENTURY 20 DOWNTOWN CENTURY PLAZA 10 For This Engagement. 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9:05, 9:35, 10:05 & 10:40 p.m. Century 20: 11:15, 11:35 & 11:55 a.m.; 12:15, 12:45, SAN MATEO DALY CITY REDWOOD CITY SO. SAN FRANCISCO For Additional Information, 800-FANDANGO #968 650-994-7469 800-FANDANGO #990 800-FANDANGO #935 Call Theaters Or Check Directory. 1:10, 1:35, 2, 2:25, 2:45, 3:05, 3:25, 3:55, 4:20, 4:45, 5:10, 5:35, 5:55, 6:15, 6:40, 7:10, 7:35, 8, Text SM3 and your zip code (e.g., “SM3 10003”) to 36346 (FNDGO) for showtimes and tickets! 8:25, 8:50, 9:10, 9:35, 10 & 10:25 p.m. Standard messaging rates apply. May not be compatible on all carriers. Vacancy (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: 11:45 a.m.; 1:50, 4:05, 6:20, 8:30 & 10:35 p.m. The Valet (PG-13) ✭✭ Aquarius: 2:30, 4:45, 7:20 & 9:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 12:15 p.m. The Wind That Shakes the Aquarius: 1, 3:45, 6:30 & 9:15 p.m. Barley (Not Rated) ✭✭✭

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of “300” cannot be ignored. Rated: R for delicate kind, as spy and lover to one of the NOW PLAYING graphic battle sequences, some sexuality Gestapo’s top agents (Sebastian Koch as The following is a sampling of movies and nudity. 1 hour, 57 minutes. — T.H. (Re- Ludwig Muntze) stationed in Berlin. Main- recently reviewed in the Weekly: viewed March 9, 2007) stream to the max but irresistibly entertain- ing. Rated: R for some strong violence, 300 ✭✭✭1/2 Black Book ✭✭✭ graphic nudity, sexuality and language. (Century 20) The first groundbreaking film (Century 16) Melodrama runs thick in this 2 hours, 25 minutes. In Dutch, Hebrew, of 2007 explodes on the screen courtesy of World War II tale. How far to go to secure German and English with English subtitles. director Zack Snyder (“Dawn of the Dead”) AWAY one’s life and freedom? That’s the question — J.A. (Reviewed April 13, 2007) and comic creator Frank Miller. Snyder facing Rachel Stein (Carice von Houten), adapts Miller’s sparse graphic novel about a Dutch Jew who worked as a nightclub Disturbia ✭✭✭ the Battle of Thermopylae with the same FROM HER chanteuse before the war. Rachel begins (Century 12) “Rear Window” gets a facelift verve that Robert Rodriguez brought to her journey in a strict Christian safe-house for the iPod generation with “Disturbia,” “Sin City.” Miller’s fantasy-infused account where she hides out with fellow refugees. which is not so much a remake as a of the clash between the Greeks and the Forced into the open, she is offered pas- retread. A traumatic car crash leaves 17- Persians in 480 B.C. revolves around King sage on a boat to independence with year-old Kale (Shia LaBeouf) a distraught Leonidas (Gerard Butler) of Sparta. When her reunited family. The promises end in mess. One morning, Kale lashes out at his a massive Persian army led by the self-pro- tragedy and Rachel barely escapes. Next Spanish teacher, assaulting the educa- claimed “Man God” Xerxes (Rodrigo San- step is the Communist underground and a tor and landing Kale in juvenile court. But toro) threatens to enslave Greece, Leonidas group of intrepid souls who fight for liberty the judge takes pity and sentences him and 300 of his most devoted soldiers travel and the secure future of Europe. Insisting to three summer months of house arrest, to the narrow mountain pass of Thermo- EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT CINEMARK she be put to work on the front lines, Ra- where an ankle bracelet will alert police pylae to hold off the horde. Some viewers CINÉARTS@PALO ALTO SQUARE chel — now freshly monikered as Ellis de if he steps outside a stringent 100-foot STARTS FRIDAY, MAY 11! may scoff at the macho dialogue, but the Palo Alto (650) 493-3456 Vries — is offered placement of the most perimeter. Boredom sets in and Kale turns CALL THEATRE FOR SHOWTIMES visual power and unparalleled imagination Page 28 • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly Movies

and evil. Loyal dramatist Georg Dreyman (Sebastian Koch) is the darling of the re- STANFORD THEATRE gime, churning out cultural hits while oth- “IT IS SO DARN ENTERTAINING! ers of his ilk are shunned or worse. Such The Stanford Theatre is at 221 University Ave. in Palo Alto. Listings are for political allegiance isn’t above suspicion, IT'S NEVER BORING!” -Ruthe Stein, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Friday through Sunday only. The theater is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Go according to Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler (Ul- to www.stanfordtheatre.org. rich Muhe), whose unwavering belief in his A FILM BY PAUL VERHOEVEN country’s political philosophy steeps him in The Philadelphia Story (1940) The society marriage of Tracy Lord paranoia. Thus the ruthless Secret Police and C.K. Dexter Haven ended in divorce. Tracy is about to marry officer determines to expose the chinks in BLACK BOOK “man of the people” George Kittridge, when reporters arrive. Starring the playwright’s Socialist armor. A thrilling work extremely worthy of its nod for a Best WWW.SONYCLASSICS.COM Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart. Fri.-Sun. at 7:30 Foreign Film Oscar. Rated: R for violence, 7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 4 p.m. language and mature themes. In German with English subtitles. 2 hours, 17 minutes. CINÉARTS@PALO ALTO SQUARE A Bill of Divorcement (1932) — J.A. (Reviewed Feb. 16, 2007) NOW PLAYING! 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto In her film debut, Katharine Hepburn plays a young woman whose CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORIES OR CALL FOR SHOWTIMES (650) 493-3456 Lucky You ✭✭ father unexpectedly returns after several years in an asylum. Also (Century 12, Century 16) Poker is the VIEW THE TRAILER AT WWW.BLACKBOOKFILM.COM starring John Barrymore. Fri.-Sun. at 6:05 & 9:35 p.m. protagonist of this dramedy from director Curtis Hanson (“L.A. Confidential”). But when a deck of cards trumps plot and to a pair of binoculars and his neighbors’ the-Green, where Neighborhood Watch character development, the film is bound varied habits for entertainment. Alongside and Saxon the police dog are all that are to fold. Texas hold ‘em is more than just fun BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM pal Ronnie (Aaron Yoo) and new neighbor required to maintain the status quo. But and games for gambler Huck Cheever (Eric Ashley (Sarah Roemer), Kale begins to Sandford’s rustic aesthetic masks a deeper Bana). The Las Vegas mainstay earns his ”

spy on a resident (David Morse as Robert secret. When a series of murders rocks the .A.S. “ keep at the card tables, a skill he learned .P THE BEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR. Turner) whom the trio suspects may be a -David Thomson, GUARDIAN village, they’re nothing short of music to from his estranged father (Robert Duvall A.M serial killer. Director D.J. Caruso (“Taking Angel’s ears — as well as to his bumbling as L.C.). Huck’s entire life revolves around Lives”) lures the viewer into a false sense partner Danny (Nick Frost), who dreams of the casino — until he meets naive lounge THE LIVES OF OTHERS of security before slamming home a pulse- THE LIVES RIANOF HENCKEL OTHERS VON DONNERSMARCK big-city crime and car chases. Pegg and singer Billie Offer (Drew Barrymore). But WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY FLOFLORIAN HENCKEL VON DONNERSMARCK pounding climax. Still, re-visiting familiar collaborator Edgar Wright of “Shaun of the Huck can’t get his mind off the upcoming territory along the lines of “Rear Window” Dead” fame have parlayed their twisted World Series of Poker and the possibil- WWW.SONYCLASSICS.COM demonstrates a lack of imagination. Rated: brand of comedy into another engag- ity of head-to-head action against L.C., a PG-13 for sequences of terror and violence, ing movie, doing for the action film what two-time champ. Soon his obsession with CHECK THEATRE and some sensuality. 1 hour, 44 minutes. DIRECTORIES OR CALL “Shaun” did for the zombie genre. Rated: R poker — and “getting even” with dad — FOR SHOWTIMES — T.H. (Reviewed April 13, 2007) for graphic images and language. 2 hours, begins to interfere with his love life. Poker NOW PLAYING! 1 minute. — J.A. (Reviewed April 20, 2007) hasn’t been depicted this well on screen VIEW THE TRAILER AT WWW.THELIVESOFOTHERS.COM Fracture ✭✭✭✭ since “Rounders,” and the atmosphere (Century 12, Century 16) Director Gregory The Lives of Others ✭✭✭✭ gets tense as Huck nears the World Series Hoblit’s elegant thriller could be titled “The (Guild) Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck finals. But 10 bucks and a long two hours People vs. Hannibal Lecter.” Playing a clev- crafts a personal drama about the night- ultimately make “Lucky” a bad bet. Rated: er district attorney, Ryan Gosling matches marish years of East Germany’s creative PG-13 for some language and sexual hu- “ wits with Anthony Hopkins. The “Half Nel- cold war. The German Democratic Repub- WONDERFUL! THE SURPRISE son” Oscar nominee holds his own against lic circa 1984 is still a place of exploitation (continued on next page) the steely-eyed Brit, whose structural engi- neer confesses to shooting his wife in what OF THE SUMMER. seems a slam-dunk case. Ted Crawford Jane Fonda is exceptional. Lindsay Lohan’s performance (Hopkins) trails his wife (Embeth Davidtz) to Santa Monica’s Miramar Hotel, where A NEW COMEDY FROM THE WRITER/DIRECTOR of THE CLOSET and THE DINNER GAME is phenomenal. Felicity Huffman continues to prove her she’s having an with Rob Nunally (Billy brilliance as one of today’s best actresses.” Burke). Later Crawford confronts his wife in their stylish home, gunning her down. He Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV confesses, Willy Beachum (Gosling) gets the open-and-shut case, and then things “A DELECTABLE get interesting. Crawford changes his plea to not guilty — and the prosecutor starts COMEDY! A SINFULLY scratching his head when the gun con- fiscated at the crime scene proves not to DELICIOUS BONBON! be the murder weapon. There’s not a fava bean or bottle of Chianti in sight. But if you FRANCIS VEBER IS like your thrillers served chilled, “Fracture” won’t disappoint. Rated: R for language A MASTER OF THE and some violent content. 1 hour, 52 min- utes. — S.T. (Reviewed April 20, 2007) MODERN FRENCH FARCE.” -Stephen Holden, The Hoax ✭✭✭1/2 THE NEW YORK TIMES (Century 20) Literary aficionados are likely (LA DOUBLURE) well aware of the early-1970s “hoax” that A FILM BY FRANCIS VEBER had author Clifford Irving (Richard Gere) penning an apparent autobiography of WWW.SONYCLASSICS.COM reclusive tycoon Howard Hughes. It begins in 1971, as Irving suffers the news that a book deal has crumbled. But the writer CHECK THEATRE finds inspiration in the paint-spattered NOW DIRECTORIES newsprint beneath one of his wife’s (Marcia OR CALL FOR Gay Harden) art pieces — an article about PLAYING! SHOWTIMES Hughes. Bing! A light bulb all but hovers VIEW THE TRAILER AT WWW.THEVALETFILM.COM over Irving’s head as he begins to concoct plans for a faux “autobiography” about the isolated billionaire. Enlisting the aid of fellow author Richard Susskind (Alfred Molina), ’ A FILM BY GARRY MARSHALL Irving quickly masters Hughes’ penman- S ship and vocal inflections, and soon has AMERICA a publishing company throwing $1 million COMEDY! his way for the rights to “the book of the century.” Despite expert (and often under- TIME.COM , handed) research, Irving and Susskind lack the key component — consent. Although “ , SURELY THE SMARTEST the picture’s pacing lulls at times, the core THE BEST intrigue and top-notch portrayals make ENGLISH-LANGUAGE MOVIE” OF up for any fleeting drags. “The Hoax” is THE YEAR TO DATE! one of the most compelling films of 2007. FROM RICHARD CORLISS JAMES G. ROBINSON PRESENTS A MORGAN CREEK PRODUCTION JANE FONDALINDSAY LOHAN FELICITY HUFFMAN THE GUYSTED Would I lie to you? Rated: R for language. WHO CREA CASTING 1 hour, 56 minutes. — T.H. (Reviewed April “GEORGIA RULE” DERMOT MULRONEY CARY ELWES GARRETT HEDLUND BYPAM DIXON MICKELSON CSA LETHAL WEAPONS. THEY ARE... 6, 2007) THEY’RE MUSIC ´ MUSIC CO- COSTUME PRODUCTION THEY’RE DIE HARDS. SUPERVISORDAWN SOLER BYJOHN DEBNEY PRODUCER BONNIE TIMMERMANN DESIGNERGARY JONES DESIGNER ALBERT BRENNER THEY’RE BAD BOYS. EDITED DIRECTOR OF EXECUTIVE Hot Fuzz ✭✭✭ BYBRUCE GREEN ACE TARA TIMPONE PHOTOGRAPHYKARL WALTER LINDENLAUB ASC bvk PRODUCERSGUY MCELWAINE PRODUCED WRITTEN PRODUCED (Century 16, Century 20) London top cop MICHAEL BESMAN KEVIN REIDY BYDAVID ROBINSON BY MARK ANDRUS BYJAMES G. ROBINSON Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is so good DIRECTED he makes the rest of the force look bad. To BY GARRY MARSHALL A UNIVERSAL RELEASE © 2007 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS AND MORGAN CREEK AND cool off the heat, Angel’s superior officer MORE RING HITS AND FEATU FROM THE FRATELLIS•ADAM ANT re-assigns the over-achiever to the sleepy RARE TRACKS STORES NOW village of Sandford in the beautiful West SOUNDTRACK CD IN Country. It’s a disastrous fit from the get- MOBILE USERS: For Showtimes - Text GEORGIA with your ZIP CODE to 43KIX (43549)! go. Sergeant Angel’s on full testosterone SEE THE YEAR’S BEST REVIEWED COMEDY TODAY! 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(continued from previous page) Humor and humanity go hand in hand, as which he’s directly involved. Good enough as usual for Peter Parker (Maguire) and lady 17 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed May 4, 2007) the newlyweds embrace each other and life for the U.S. government. FBI agent Callie love Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst). The in America. Capturing the nuances of such Ferris (Julianne Moore) believes Johnson duo is in a good space, Parker with plans mor. 2 hours, 4 minutes. — T.H. (Reviewed The Valet (La Doublure) ✭✭ a complex novel is impossible. Nair conveys is the country’s best chance at averting a of popping the question and Mary Jane May 4, 2007) (Aquarius) The French tabloid headlines its spirit, creating a saga that speaks to nuclear attack. And Cris has no interest finally nailing down her dream job. That’s scream “The Princess and the Parking Va- anyone caught between cultures. Rated: in helping the feds, especially with visions all the goodwill to be had before the inevi- ✭✭✭ let” in writer-director Francis Veber’s clever The Namesake PG-13 for sexuality/nudity, a scene of drug of a luminous beauty (Jessica Biel as Liz) table onset of doom. A star-gazing evening but clunky farce about an elaborate cha- (Century 20, CineArts) No one seems bet- use, some disturbing images and brief racing through his mind. As Cris pursues for Parker and Mary Jane turns “War of rade involving an unlikely couple. A sexy ter suited to transform Jhumpa Lahiri’s language. In Bengali, Hindi and English with the woman of his dreams, Callie and her the Worlds” when a meteor smashes to supermodel and a parking attendant share touching prose into film than director Mira English subtitles. 2 hours, 2 minutes. — S.T. crew pursue him. Kinetic action and rivet- earth and oozes a slithery black slime a bed in this satire that doesn’t quite de- Nair (“Monsoon Wedding”). The narrative (Reviewed March 16, 2007) ing “flash forward” scenarios make “Next” that’s clearly up to no good. Across town liver. A paparazzo’s camera catches CEO unfolds differently than the story in the best- an entertaining thrill ride. But a paper-thin the criminal who murdered Parker’s uncle Pierre Levasseur (Daniel Auteuil) with his selling 2003 book. Starting with the tragic plot and cardboard characters may mean (Thomas Haden Church as Flint Marko) es- Next ✭✭1/2 top-model mistress Elena (Alice Taglioni). train crash that spares bookworm Ashoke’s this flick isn’t in your future. Rated: PG-13 capes from prison and has an unfortunate (Century 16, Century 20) To whom should To avoid scandal and an expensive di- (Irrfan Khan) life in 1974 India, Sooni for intense sequences of violent action, and run-in with a scientific de-molecularizer that the government turn when a terrorist group vorce, Levasseur tells his wife (Kristin Scott Taraporevala’s script initially favors the male some language. 1 hour, 36 minutes. — T.H. renders him rather, um, granular. Goodbye threatens to detonate Los Angeles? Why, a Thomas) that he was accidentally caught in point of view. Then time leaps forward to (Reviewed April 27, 2007) Mr. Marko, hello Sandman! How far to go to Las Vegas magician, of course. Unique Ne- the shot while passing by. The unidentified the meeting between Ashoke and Ashima ensure that “Spider-Man” can hang onto its vada showman Frank Cadillac, a.k.a. Cris man, parking valet Francois Pignon (Gad (Tabu), whose parents have arranged for blockbuster cachet yet keep the diehards Johnson (Nicolas Cage), is more than just Spider-Man 3 ✭✭1/2 Elmaleh), must be the model’s lover. The their marriage. When asked if she will be happy? That’s the predicament facing “3”: smoke and mirrors. The illusionist can liter- (Century 16, Century 20) Despite a sensa- complications mount as Levasseur puts his lonely living halfway around the world from a mishmash of styles and concepts that try ally see the future. But his gift comes with tion of been-there, done-that, Tobey Magu- plan into place. Instead of provoking hearty her family, the shy beauty looks at her future — too hard — to please everyone. Rated: a catch: He can only view events within ire and company inject some fresh material laughter, this slight French confection may husband and replies, “Won’t he be there?” PG-13 for intensity and violence. 2 hours, the next two minutes and only those in into Spider-Man’s third outing. It’s business coax only a few smiles. Rated: PG-13 for sexual content and language. In French with English subtitles. 1 hour, 25 minutes. — S.T. (Reviewed April 27, 2007)

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A ben- Registration limited to artists who work www.spurprojects.com For complete Calendar listings, go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com efit for the Palo Alto Woman’s Club House with watercolor, pen, pencil, charcoal, Open Studios and click on “Master Community Calendar.” Featuring five gallery artists Preservation Fund. May 19, 11 a.m.-3 pastels and photography. No oils or acryl- through May 26; meet the artists during p.m. $45. Palo Alto Woman’s Club, 475 ics. Pre-registration recommended. Third Silicon Valley Open Studios May 12-13. Homer, Palo Alto. Call 321-5821. Thursdays, through Oct. 18, 3:30-6:30 Sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, brush paint- p.m. $20 members/$25 non-member per Friends of Palo Alto Library Book Sale ing, prints and more. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11 day. Filoli, 86 Canada Road, Woodside. May 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; May 13, 1-4 p.m. a.m.-5 p.m. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los www.filoli.org 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call www.PaloAltoOnline.com Altos. www.gallery9losaltos.com Build a Shortwave Radio If it’s useful and local, it’s on Palo Alto Online! 213-8755. www.friendspaloaltolib.org Students learn Photography Nature photography by Gil about the basic physics of radio wave Renegade Theatre Experiment Hosts Draper and Robert Terrebonne through generation, propagation, and reception. "Fundrazor 2007" Wine tasting, silent May 27. “Along the Shoreline” focuses Students design their own short wave ra- residence, Call 326-8210. www.paloalto ists Jeremy Hsia, clarinet, and Sunli Kim, and live auctions, and preview perfor- on the ocean while Terrebonne shows dio receiver in class. Saturdays, May 12- commfund.org violin. Program includes the works of mances of Renegade’s 6th season will his passion for bark “Among the Trees.” June 2, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35 members/ Beethoven, Mozart, Bruch, and Glinka. directly benefit the theater company. Hours: Wed.,-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. $45 non members. Museum of American Concerts May 19, 8-10 p.m. $10/$5. Cubberley May 19, 4-8 p.m. $30 advance/$40 at the The Main Gallery, 1018 Main St., Red- Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Call Annual Ice Cream Social Presented by Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo door. Vino Locale, 431 Kipling St., Palo wood City. Call 366-8055. www.themain 321-1004. www.moah.org the El Camino Youth Symphony. Concert Alto. www.ecys.org Alto. Call (408) 351-4440. www.renega- and “all-you-can-eat” ice cream sundae gallery.org California Native Plants A discussion Stanford Woodwind Quintet with guest detheatre.com/fundrazor bar. Featured is a solo performance by about the art and science of gardening alumnus Jon Nakamatsu, piano Perform- 6th-grader Joshua Keefe, cellist. May 12, with a palette of native plants. Call 493- ing: Paquito D’Rivera Aires Tropicales, 6:15-9:15 p.m. $10. Cubberley Center 6072 to register. May 12, 2-4 p.m. $24. Francis Poulenc, Sextet, Jacques Ibert Auditorium, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Common Ground Garden Supply and Trois Pieces Breves, and Ludwig Thuille OF NOTE Alto. www.ecys.org Education Center, 559 College Ave., Sextet, Op. 6. May 12, 8 p.m. $20/$10. Palo Alto. Call 493-6072. www.common Christina Ho, violin Violinist Christina Ho Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Dr., groundinpaloalto.org accompanied by Dmitriy Cogan presents Stanford. Call 723-2720. music.stanford. in her senior recital Stravinsky’s Suite Computer Classes: Email and Web Surf- edu/Events/calendar.html Italienne; Beethoven’s Violin sonata, op. ing Mondays, May 14-June 4, 6:30-9 p.m. Toutes Suites Baroque Ensemble Con- 12, no. 3; Brahms’ Sonata no. 1; and $45. Palo Alto High School, 50 Embar- certos by Bach, Corelli, Vivaldi and Muel- Sarasate’s Zigeunenweisen, op. 20, and cadero Road, Palo Alto. Call 329-3752. ler Marianne Pfau, director/oboe/recorder, Introduction and Tarantelle. 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Call 917-6800. www. www.toutes-suites.com List," Nero’s Hot Canary, Kernis’ Air for arts4all.org Vocal and Instrumental Jazz Join the Violin and Orchestra, and Kreisler’s Tam- newest vocal group at Stanford for its The Silk Road The Silk Road from China to bourin Chinois. The concert begins with first major performance. The VJQ will Rome has been an avenue for the spread Diamond’s Rounds for Strings and ends feature a rhythm section and special of cultures, religions and commodities with Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony. guests in an evening of harmonies. May for over a thousand years. Lecture by Free for moms. May 12, 8-10 p.m. Gen- 13, 8 p.m. Free. Campell Recital Hall, 541 journalist Jane Miller Chai. Fridays, May eral $18/seniors $15/students $5. Valley Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 723-2720. 11-25, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $60 members/$65 Presbyterian Church, 955 Portola Road, http://music.stanford.edu/Events/calen non-members. Little House, 800 Middle Portola Valley. Call 348-1270. www.mas dar.html Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. www. tersinfonia.org peninsulavolunteers.org Noon Concert Series Featuring the key- Dance Community Events board students of Elaine Thornburgh. Dance Connection’s Coppelia Ballet “Under Our Own Influence” May 14, 7-9 May 11, 12:15 p.m. Free. Campell Recital Featuring an all-student cast of ballet stu- p.m. The Palo Alto Drug and Alcohol Col- Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 723- dents between the ages of 5-18. May 12, laborative along with the Palo Alto Youth. 2720. music.stanford.edu/Events/calen 7 p.m.; May 13, 4 p.m. Tickets available at Free. Palo Alto Sheraton, 625 El Camino, dar.html the door or online at www.danceconnec Palo Alto. Noon Concert Series Wed., May 16, 12:15 tionpaloalto.com. Tickets $8-$18. Span- 6th Annual Los Altos Home and Garden p.m. Featuring the piano students of Fred genberg Theatre. Call 322-7032. www. Behind the façade Tour Tour features 5 homes in various Los Weldy. Free. Campell Recital Hall, 541 La- danceconnectionpaloalto.com The photograph “The Lab Wall” is characteristic of Atherton art- Altos neighborhoods, a garden boutique, suen Mall, Stanford. Call 723-2720. mu Live Music Contra Dance Caller: Eric refreshments, and the J. Gilbert Smith sic.stanford.edu/Events/calendar.html Black Band: Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Be- ist Cindy Stokes’ work: an up-close, unusual view of an everyday ginners class 7:30 p.m.; dance 8-11 p.m. object. More of Stokes’ pictures can be seen in her new book “Dy- house at the Los Altos History Museum. Palo Alto Performances Helene Wick- May 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $40 non-mem- ett, pianist, performs an evening of late A traditional form of American social folk namic Form,” which she’ll debut during a Silicon Valley Open bers/$30 members. Los Altos History Beethoven sonatas. May 12, 8-10 p.m. dance. $10 members/$8 students $5. 1st Studios event at her studio at 28 Selby Lane in Atherton, on May 19 Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los $14/$12 student/senior. Art Center Au- United Methodist Church of Palo Alto Fel- and 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stokes will also display photos from Altos. Call 948-9427 ext. 15. www.losal ditorium, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. lowship Hall, 625 Hamilton, Palo Alto. Call her travels, including images of the back roads of northern Nevada. toshistory.org/events.htm www.cityofpaloalto.org/concerts 965-9169. www.bacds.org Three guest artists — painters Christine Oliver and Mary Medrano Palo Alto Community Fund Garden Par- Sinfonietta Spring Dance Presented and printmaker Sydell Lewis — will also take part in the open stu- ty Celebration To announce the 2007 by The El Camino Youth symphony. The dio. For more, go to www.cindystokes.com. grant recipients. May 24, 5:30-7 p.m. Sinfonietta Spring Dance with Dr. Camilla Kochinsky, conductor, and featured solo- Free, invitation only. Private Palo Alto (continued on page 33) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Page 31 A Guide to the Spiritual Community

Family, Friends, Faith SUNDAY: Grace FIRST CONGREGATIONAL It’s what’s important. Sunday School 9am CHURCH UCC It’s who we are. Worship 10:30 am Lutheran 1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto • (650) 856-6662 www.fccpa.org First Presbysterian Church Sunday Worship and Church School at 10:00 a.m. 1667 Miramonte Ave. -ELCA- (650) 968-4473 3149 Waverly St., Palo Alto This Sunday: “A Faithful Home” “Come and have your Faith lifted! www.fpcmv.org 650-494-1212 Rev. David Howell preaching 8:00 AM - Worship Service Mother’s Day – Come and hear our new pipe organ! 10:30 AM - Worship Service Child Care Available Pastor Matt Smuts God Is Still Speaking

Los Altos Stanford Memorial Church Lutheran University Public Worship Church ELCA Sunday, May 13, 10:00 am Pastor David K. Bonde Christian Ecumenical Service with Communion Outreach Pastor “The Nature of Nurture” Gary Berkland The Rev. Joanne Sanders 9:00 am Worship Associate Dean for Religious Life 10:30 am Education Music featuring University Organist, Dr. Robert Huw Morgan, Nursery Care Provided All are and the Stanford Memorial Church Choir, under the direction of Gregory Wait Alpha Courses welcome. Information: Portable labyrinth available for public use in Memorial Church, Fridays 8:00 am - 1:00 pm FREE! First Baptist Church 650-948-3012 650-723-1762 460 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos http://religiouslife.stanford.edu Of Menlo Park www.losaltoslutheran.org

“A small Church with a big HEART” Worshipcelebration11:00Sunday Sunday School and Bible Study 9:30 Sound Biblical Teaching, Drama, Music, Retreats The Thomas Merton Center INSPIRATIONS of Palo Alto Children’s Ministry, Home of New Beginnings Preschool A RESOURCE FOR (650) 323 8544 SPECIAL EVENTS AND Encouraging spiritual development through education, 1100 Middle Ave@Arbor (near Safeway) ONGOING RELIGIOUS spiritual practice and social action. www.firstbaptist.com SERVICES. FOR MORE Celebrate Catholic liturgy with a progressive, lay-led INFORMATION community every Sunday at 8:45 a.m. CALL BLANCA YOC AT St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, 326-8210 x221 751 Waverley Street (at Homer), Palo Alto OR EMAIL First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto [email protected] http://www.thomasmerton.org (PCUSA) Are you seeking a spiritual home, a place of welcome and acceptance? Are you wanting theological study where you are free to ask honest questions? Are you looking for a community of faith where you can be em- PALO ALTO NEW CHURCH powered to work for justice, peace and the common good of all? WELCOMES YOU! Worshiping the LORD God Jesus Christ Come check us out! Maybe you will fi nd the connections Currently studying the TEN COMMANDMENTS and commitments you believe Christ’s church should embrace and embody. May 20 ‘Tell the Truth’ Rev. Mark Perry 8:30 A.M. - Worship in the round June 3 ‘Cleanse the Inside’ Rev. Stephen Cole 9:30 A.M. - Children & Adult Education (Parlor at First Baptist Church) N. California & Bryant, P.A. 11:00 A.M. - Worship 4 pm, 1st & 3rd Sundays Touch the Heart Childcare provided at all services Feed the Mind A NEW CHRISTIANITY 1140 Cowper Street 650-325-5659 www.fprespa.org Serve the Neighbor [email protected]

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(continued from page 31) California Fine Press Printers Exhibit Mandala Art Exhibit Artist Maia Apolo- Oil Change Exhibition features fine press books from nia Rode creates luminous mandalas in Exhibits Stanford’s Special Collections, ranging colored pencil, and collages with spiri- * “Colorful Evolutions” SVOS 2007 New from small volumes of poetry to deluxe tual themes. Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; work by mixed media artist Rachel Tirosh limited-edition collaborative works rep- Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $ 95 and painter Ruth-Anne Siegel. Watercolor resenting 40 presses active in California Sun., noon-6 p.m. Free. Free. Institute +Tax and and acrylic paintings, artisan decor pieces over the past three decades. Through of Transpersonal Psychology, 1069 E. disposal fee and jewelry, cards and bookmarks. May June 17. Peterson Gallery, Green Library Meadow Circle, Palo Alto. Call 493-4430 19 *Most cars & light trucks. 12-13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ruth-Anne Siegel, Bing Wing, Stanford. Call 326-1235. ext. 254. www.shivalotus.com WE ARE A CONSUMER Cannot be combined with any other offer. 759 Talisman Court, Palo Alto. www.mix www.sul.stanford.edu/depts/spc/exhib- Michael Rosenthal Contemporary Art ASSISTANCE Must present coupon. Expires 7/15/07. some.com its/index.html Presents “Cinderella Series” by William PROGRAM 100 Years at the Williams House Ex- GOLD SHIELD Cubberley Artists Open Studios 20 art- Wegman and “Stung” by Anya Spielman. STATION hibit celebrates the 100th birthday of the Schedule Maintenance ists present their work. Sculpture, weav- Through June 9. Free. Michael Rosenthal, (1 block north of Stanford Shopping Center Williams House through revisiting the life ing, textiles, paintings, drawings, photog- 2317 Broadway, suite 110, Redwood City. & 2 blocks south of Downtown Menlo Park) and times of the family who built and oc- raphy, video, assemblage and collage are Call 369-1948. 30/60/90K Factory Recommended Service cupied the home. Exhibit examines life among the media to be shown. May 12- Open Studio Local artists Mireille Aulag- from 1907 to the 1930s. Through June 3. 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Cubberley Community nier, jewelry; Fabienne Bismuth, sculp- 301 El Camino Real ■✓ Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Museum of Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. ture; Evelyne Consorti, oil painting and Brakes American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Menlo Park ✓ www.cubberleystudios.com Maggy Gregoire, illustration show recent ■ Mufflers Alto. Call 321-1004. www.moah.org Keeble and Shuchat Photography Mem- works May 11-13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 2872 ✓ Architectural Tours of Williams House bers of the Traditional Black and White 650.328.0287 ■ Catalytic Converters Docent-led architectural tours of the Interest Group are displaying a potpourri (continued on next page) Century Old Williams House. Saturdays, of black and white images. Through May through June 2, 2 p.m. Free. Museum of 23, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Keeble & Shuchat American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Photography, 290 California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 321-1004. www.moah.org Alto. Call 327-8996. www.kspphoto.com Bare Witness: Photographs by Gordon NEED A Give Your Lyrical Lines in Bloom Calligraphy Exhi- Parks features 73 photographs that were bition A visual rhythm in lettering through selected by the artist African American a collection of handmade books, paint- TAX photographer, filmmaker, and author Gor- ings and canvas banners. Through June Car to don Parks. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 17, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; meet the artists DEDUCTION? ...help create a future for people with developmental disabilities p.m.; Thu., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Through July May 26. Free with paid admission. Filoli, 1. Free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita 86 Canada Road, Woodside. Call 364- Community Association for Rehabilitation, Inc. Dr., Stanford. Call 723-3469. museum. 8300. www.filoli.org 525 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 • www.c-a-r.org stanford.edu Call: 650-494-0550 United Way PERFORMANCE. For a Better Automotive Experience AttentionSubaruOwners! LUXURY. SAFETY. At Dean’s Automotive, we understand that most Subaru owners care

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(continued from previous page) Stained Glass by Judy Miller Memo- Team and Autism Speaks present Andy Cowper St., Palo Alto. Call 326-1008. rial retrospective exhibit of stained-glass Z in a concert to support Autism Speaks. www.sculpturebyfab.com pieces by the late Palo Alto artist Judy May 12, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Donations ac- Miller, along with works in oil by Cherryl cepted. Rosefield Way, Menlo Park. Call Paintings By British artist Matthew Rad- Pape, acrylics by Szn Kraft and photog- 327-2665. www.autismspeaks.org ford. Exhibit includes works from 1990 raphy by Jean Slocum. Through July 31. to present. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Deer Hollow Farm Tours May 19 and Free. Sheridan Apartments, 360 Sheridan by appointment. Through May 12. Free. June 16, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tour a work- Ave., Palo Alto. Call 473-1179. Chelsea Art Gallery, 440 Kipling St., Palo ing homestead farm with trained docents. Alto. Call 324-4450. www.chelseaartgal Benefits scholarship fund. Includes short Family and Kids film. $5 adults/$2 children/under 2 free. lery.com Amy Meyers Performs Amy Meyers, Deer Hollow Farm, Rancho San Antonio Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture Ex- teacher for Music For Children, performs County Park, Los Altos Hills. Call 965- hibition of works by artist Robert Popla- children’s traditionals from her newest FARM. www.fodhf.org ck explores the possibilities of invented release, “Trains and Hens.” Also joined Eastside Family Fun Day A day of activi- forms that rely on an internalized vision by full band and guest artist and fellow ties and food. All funds from purchases culled from years of experience painting teacher Courtney C. Patty. Sat., May 12, will go to support the Eastside College directly from nature. Mon.-Sat., through 10:30-11:30 a.m. kids $5/adults $10. First Prep. May 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations May 28, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Community Congregational Church of Palo Alto, 1985 accepted. Eastside College Prep, 1041 School of Music and Arts at Finn Center, Louis Road, Palo Alto. Call 868-9369. Myrtle St., East Palo Alto. Call 688-0850 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. www.amymeyersmusic.com ext.109. Call 917-6800 ext. 305. www.arts4all. Autism Speaks Andy Z Concert Menlo Preschool Storytime For children ages org Micah’s Marchers “Walk Now” for Autism 3-5. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. College Ter- race Library, 2300 Wellesley St., Palo Alto. Call 329-2134. www.cityofpaloalto. INVITATION TO org/library/kids-teens Preschool Storytime For children ages 3-5. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Main Library, 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Call 329-2134. www.cityofpaloalto.org/library/kids- teens The Bard is Back Family-friendly musi- At Bechtel International Center cal performed by the Hillview Players Stanford University May 18-19, 8 p.m.; May 20, 2:30 p.m. May 13th $8 adults/$5 children. Hillview Middle School, 1100 Elder Ave., Menlo Park. sfe!gmpxfs!tfoup!sjuvbm Saturday May 12, 1-4 pm Toddler Storytime For children ages 18 Bvuifoujd!Kbqboftf!Gmpxfs!pjmt months-3 years. Fridays, 10 a.m. Mitchell boe!ifsct!cmfoe!jo!uijt!fygpmjbujoh Please come and enjoy Flower Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo boe!sfwjubmj{joh!usfbunfou/ arrangments, Origami (paper craft), Alto. Call 329-2134. www.cityofpaloalto. :1!njovuft Bookmaker Making, org/library/kids-teens Pomz!%225/86!)sfhvmbsmz!%246/11* Toddler Storytime For children ages 18 Stanford TAIKO and much more. months-3 years. Mondays, 10 and 11 gps!uif!Npoui!pg!Nbz Free admission. a.m. Main Library, 1213 Newell Road, Refreshments will be served Palo Alto. Call 329-2134. www.cityofpalo sfubjm!tqfdjbm alto.org/library/kids-teens 26&!pgg!bmm!Sfe!Gmpxfs!Tfoup!Qspevdut/ sponsored by Stanford Japanese Association, Stanford Nikkei gps!uif!Npoui!pg!Nbz Film For more information, visit http://www.stanford.edu/dept/icenter/iweek/ “Her Brother” Kon Ichikawa’s portrait of Hjgu!dbset!bwbjmbcmf a dysfunctional family in prewar Japan. May 11, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Cubberley gps!boz!efopnjobujpo Auditorium, 485 Lausen Mall, Stanford. Jo!qfstpo-!cz!qipof-!ps!pomjof/ Call 725-2742. www.japan1960.blogspot. com “The Island” Kaneto Shindo’s “cinematic poem” depicts, without any dialogue, the Cbuiipvtf!Tqb pleasures and grinding labor of a farm- 276!Diboojoh!Bwfovf ing family living on a small island in the Qbmp!Bmup-!DB!:5412 Inland Sea. May 18, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Cubberley Auditorium, 485 Lausen Mall, Stanford. Call 725-2742. www.japan1960. blogspot.com Tqfdjbmt!hppe!voujm!Nbz!42-!3118 Monday Movies May 14: “The Pursuit of Happiness” May 21: “Happy Feet” 1- 3 p.m. $1 members/$2 non-members. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025, ext.230. www.pen insulavolunteers.org Palo Alto Film Series “Movies that Mat- ter” “My Country, My Country.” Director/ cinematographer Laura Poitras creates an intimate portrait of Iraqis living under U.S. occupation. The film follows the ago- nizing predicament of one man caught in the contradictions of US occupation and its project to spread democracy. May 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Donation $5-$10. This Mother’s Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, 505 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto. Day, let the www.worldcentric.org/filmseries/pdfs/ spring2007.pdf mother in your Wednesday Movies May 16: “School for Scandal”; May 23: “Akira Kurosawa’s life, know how Dream”; May 30: “Madama Butterfly.” 1- 3 p.m. $1 members/$2 non-members. beautiful she is Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo to you and give Park. Call 326-2025. www.peninsulavol unteers.org her something Health special she Health Services Blood pressure screen- ing with Registered Nurse Nualan Shaw. deserves. Second Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m. Free. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. www.peninsulavol unteers.org Mindfulness Meditation Workshop For patients, survivors, friends and family who have been touched by breast cancer. Fa- cilitated by Avis Begoun. First Tuesdays monthly, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Community Perfectly fitted 32A to 46H Breast Health Project, 390 Cambridge 547 BRYANT ST., DOWNTOWN PALO ALTO 650-323-7979 Ave., Palo Alto. www.cbhp.org

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Live Music p.m. $7-$15 suggested donation. First Ives Quartet Spring Concert Series Presbyterian Church, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto. Call 326-8837. www.Peace Dvorak, Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81 andJustice.org Paul Hersh, pianist, Quincy Porter, Quar- tet No. 3 Beethoven, Quartet C minor, “Raise the Roof” Hosted by Inner- Op. 18, #4. May 11, 8 p.m. $25/$20 se- Change, a Christian missionary organi- niors/$15 students. St. Mark’s Episcopal zation. Includes silent and live auctions, Church, 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. salsa/meringue lessons, marimba, and Call 224-7849. www.ivesquartet.org food. All proceeds will benefit orphaned shoeshine boys in Quetzaltenango, Gua- Margie Baker Wednesdays, 7:30-10:30 temala. May 12, 6:30-11 p.m. $25. Notre p.m. Singer Margie Baker performs live. Dame High School, 1540 Ralston Ave., Free. Cafe Fino, 544 Emerson St., Palo Belmont. Call (415) 279-9168. www.in Alto. Call 326-6082. www.maddalenas nerchange.org/raisetheroof restaurant.com/ 9th Annual Race For Literacy A profes- May Day Concert “Love Notes,” a fe- sionally timed 5K/10K race and 5K walk. male quartet, and pianist Dawn Reyen Food, music, free t-shirts. Sun., May. 13, 9 will perform Broadway and bebop tunes. a.m.-1 p.m. $20, 12 and under $15 before May 12, 2-3 p.m. Free. Little House, 800 April 29; add $5 after. Family discounts. Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. Shoreline Park, 2600 N Shoreline Blvd., www.peninsulavolunteers.orgp Mountain View. www.raceforliteracy.org Peninsula Symphony presents “Key- Emerson Middle School Tours Thurs- board Extravaganza” May 18, 8-10 p.m. days, May 10 and 17, 2-3 p.m. Free. Em- Featuring pianist and popular radio show erson School, 2800 W. Bayshore Road, host Christopher O’Riley and organist Ali- Palo Alto. Call 424-1267. www.headsup. son Luedecke. $33 general/$28 students org and seniors. Fox Theatre, 2215 Broad- way, Redwood City. Call 941-5291. www. Family Picnic Lunch in the courtyard with peninsulasymphony.org entertainment fun and information about Little House and activities. Call for reser- On Stage vations. May 12, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $17. “Cinderella” Peninsula Youth Theatre will 50 adults/$7 children. Little House, 800 present Kate Hawley and Gregg Coffin’s Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. madcap musical panto. May 12, 13, and www.peninsulavolunteers.org 19, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; May 17, 9:30 a.m.; Russian-American Fair Ethnic food; May 18, 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; May non-stop concerts: music and dance; 20, 2 p.m. Tickets cost $7-$18. Mountain gifts and crafts; carnival games and View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 pony rides for children, vodka tasting for Castro St., Mountain View. www.pytnet. adults. Sun., May 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 org adults/$3 seniors and kids under 13/free “Jekyll and Hyde” the musical Palo for kids under 6. Terman Middle School, Alto Players presents Frank Wildhorn’s 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Call Broadway musical adaptation of Rob- 852-3509. paloaltojcc.org ert Louis Stevenson’s tale of the dual- ity of good and evil in the human soul. Talks/Authors Through May 13, Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 1907: Life 100 Years Ago Lecture by 2:30 p.m. $20-$30. Lucie Stern Theater, Steve Staiger, Historian, Palo Alto Histori- 1305 Middlefield Raod, Palo Alto. www. cal Association. May 17, 7:30 p.m. Mem- paplayers.org bers free/$5 non-members. Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Disney’s High School Musical Perfor- Alto. Call 321-1004. www.moah.org mances: May 18-19, 7:30 p.m.; May 24, 4:30 p.m.; May 25, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.; David Weinberger: Everything Is Miscel- May 26, 2:30 p.m. Call 463-4970 for tick- laneous: The Power of the New Digital ets. $8 adults/$4 children. Palo Alto Chil- Disorder Weinberger, the stand-up phi- dren’s Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, losopher. Tue., May 15, 7:30 p.m. Free. Make This Mother’s Day Special! Palo Alto. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321. www.keplers. Religion/Spirituality com Flower Communion Annual celebration Stressed Out Students Public Session of historic Unitarian flower sharing cer- Authors Madeline Levine and Wendy Bask in delectable services, Teuscher fine chocolates and do good... emony. Sun., May 13, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Mogel, education lecturer Denise Clark Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Pope, and local students will discuss the 505 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto. www. physical and mental costs of escalat- In memory of our beloved mother and grandmother Eda Schneider, 5% of all Mother’s Day uucpa.org ing pressure on teens to achieve at high levels in school. May 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m. proceeds will be donated to the Jean Weingaten Peninsula Oral School for the deaf. Seniors Free. Kresge Auditorium, 555 Nathan Ab- Feldenkrais: Private Lessons A one-to- bott Way, Stanford. Call 736-1779. SOS one hands-on interaction designed to conference.stanford.edu Contact LaBelle Stanford, 650.326.8522 to book your services. meet the needs of the individual. Mon- days, through Dec. 31, 1:30-3:15 p.m. Volunteers $18 for 30-minutes. Avenidas, 450 Bryant My New Red Shoes Volunteers needed St., Palo Alto. Call 289-5423. to organize back-to-school fundraising Lifetimes of Achievement 2007 A gar- drives at their offices, churches, coun- den party honoring 8 individuals who rep- try clubs and other organizations during resent community achievements in areas the month of July. For more information, of local government, health/medicine, en- email [email protected] or vironment, education, and engineering. visit www.mynewredshoes.org Call 283- Benefits Avenidas. May 20, 2-4 p.m. $75. 5112. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call Ravenswood English “English Buddy” 289-5445. www.avenidas.org volunteers needed for kindergarten stu- Lunch in La Comida Dining Room For dents learning English at Belle Haven seniors 60 years and older. Reservations Community School in Menlo Park. Vol- not required. Mon.-Fri., through June 10, unteers are needed Tuesday and Thurs- 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $2 contribution day afternoons through June 30. Email suggested. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., [email protected] or call 725-3740 for Palo Alto. Call 322-3742. http://avenidas. more information. Belle Haven Commu- org/site.php?page=lacomida nity School, 415 Ivy Dr., Menlo Park. Call Therapeutic Massage and Reflexology 725-3740. web.mac.com/gvaldes1 30-minute therapeutic massage or foot Relay For Life of Menlo Park Volunteers reflexology for seniors 50 years and older. needed to plan the annual “Relay For Life” Mon.-Fri, call for appointment. $23/$28. of Menlo Park, a fundraiser that is com- What makes your mom extra special ? Email us her story Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call munity based and volunteer driven. Vol- 289-5423. unteers needed first Thursdays, monthly and she can win our Mother’s Day Makeover! through Aug. 12, 7-8 p.m. Free. Burgess Special Events Park, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park. Call “MommaPaLooza” A Mothers' Day Cel- (408) 892-3643. www.relayforlife.org ebration May 12, 1-5 p.m. Free with res- YES Reading Tutor volunteers needed ervation. Dayone Center Palo Alto, 811 El Stanford for students who are reading below grade Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call (760) 521- 36 Stanford Shopping Center level at under-served schools. Tutors are 8842. www.playward.com needed at Belle Haven School in Menlo Stanford, CA 94304 “Private Rebellion of Camilo Mejia” The Park and Selby Lane School in Atherton. 650-326-8522 reportedly first U.S. soldier to resist the Mondays-Thursdays through June 30. Iraq War, Camilo Mejía, will speak about E-mail [email protected] for more in- www.LaBelleDaySpas.com and sign his new book. May 15, 7:30-9 formation. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Page 35 Keith Peters f the NCAA wom- (continued on page 42) (continued on page 39) page on (continued rown this weekend. Menlo (20-3) andMenlo (20-3) Bellarmine (23- hard what to comprehend It’s Gregorka has scored 20 goals, and is an in outsider the “Alison water ed No. 2 Saratoga, ined the 5-2, No. other semifinal at the Decathlon in Club Santa Clara. 2) will square off Friday at 2 p.m. atCourtside the for CCS crown and the top seed in the NorCal tournament Both week. next Davis UC set for schools, gunning their for seventh CCS crown, already are assured of inplaying the NorCal tournament. of one in Wednesday on transpired upsetsthe in biggest the history of (26-1) Prep Heart Sacred CCS. the per- a with semifinals the into came record,fect had captured pres- two the fourth member of that group, group, that of member fourth the meetingsomehow her once and fu- ture teammates growing despite up some 2,300 miles northeast San of in AnnDiego Arbor, Mich. remains a top defender. the one of se- but she’s world polo teamniors the to whom whole looks to for guidance,” Stanford coach John Tannersaid. “They’re all ma- CCS TENNIS by Craigby Wentz he Sacred Heart Prep boys’ boys’ Prep Heart Sacred he Cen- the teamtennis entered tral Coast Section semifinals SHP’s dreamySHP’s season ends in shocking loss In a span of two hours, however, In a span hours, two of however, In has up- to be what the biggest Hansen also knew Christina Alison Gregorka (all-MPSF) was T as arguably the top high schoolgram pro- in the country and prohibitive to win a thirdfavorite straight sec- tion title and second consecutive NorCal crown. dreamthe Gators’ season ended in fashion. nightmarish set in CCS tennis Sacred history, Heart 4 No. Prep by toppled was Bellarmine, at on Wednesday 4-3, in LosCourtside Club Gatos. Tennis Meanwhile, 3 Menlo eliminat- No. Meridith current McColl, Stanford’s goalkeeper who recorded saves 151 thus and also far, was named all- grew McColl and Hansen MPSF. up right across the San Diego/Coro- nado from Bridge each other. competition, club New- in from another (yes, up all-MPSF Hewko grew performer) Hewko although port Beach, 90 miles north San of Diego. Keith Peters “We didn’t realize at the didn’t time“We that Hansen traveled to that camp with championship. be play- years would laterfive we ing together at Stanford,” said Katie goalsHansen, this scored 59 who season and named was first team All-Mountain Pacific Sports Feder- pictures all each of have “We ation. funny to other from that camp. It’s all come aftersee we’ve them now, experienced so far and we’ve what together.” by Rickby Eymer Cardinal seniors lead way into NCAA tournament for top-ranked Cardinal water polo team polo NCAA into water lead way Cardinal tournament top-ranked seniors Cardinal for our eighth-grade wa- girls’ three from players, ter polo one and California Southern Friends take their final shot for Stanford for shot final their take Friends Eight yearsEight later those same four, Junior Jamie Hutter and his Sacred Heart teammates Prep saw their perfect season end in the CCS semis Wednesday. en’s water polo tournament.en’s Hansen and Cardinal fellow three seniors hope to conclude their with their careers first national c Stanford’s Katie Hansen KatieStanford’s (left)Rulon and could UCLA’s meet up again should both teams reach championship Sunday’s match o F now college seniors, form college the nucle- now us of Stanford’s top-ranked women’s team polo water that hopes to end drought with a nationala five-year from Michigan, randomly formed formed randomly Michigan, from a friendship during a training camp thefor United States national wom- teams in Springs. 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Serena’s older madeSerena’s her sister, professional debut at the event in and has1994 won the title twice; in 2000 and Tickets 2002. for the Bank of the West Classic are now to tickets Single-session sale. on the event, which will be held July at Stanford23-29 University’s can Family Center, Tennis Taube be purchased calling by the box office (866-982- at 866-WTA-TIXS or8497) logging by www. on to Tick- BankoftheWestClassic.com. ets for the tournament’s opening round start Full series at just $18. seatbox packages, which include sessions, alltickets to 13 are also available. Babe Ruth League starts play on Saturday with Opening Day cere- at Baylands a.m. monies 10:45 at Sports teams All will 10 Center. with the firstplay, contest begin- a.m. ning at 11 mitted play to at the July event had who Williams, Stanford. at withdrawto from previous Bank of the West tournaments, will be making her first appearance in lookingthe event. “I’m forward to sheplaying,” said.“The tourna- history tremendous a has ment and it helps set the tone for the summer and a run at the US Austra- the won Williams Open.” lian Open and a Tier I event in Mi- ami thus far this season and has record. a 16-2 of the West Classic, the longest running only tournamentwomen’s in the world, got a boost from 8- time Grand Slam championand currently 12th-ranked Williams, Shorts TENNIS WORLD . . . Sports STANFORD ROUNDUP 2007 PAC-10 TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS at Cobb Track & Angell Field SUNDAY SATURDAY FIELD EVENTS A chance FIELD EVENTS 10 a.m. — Men’s javelin (finals) Noon — Men’s discus (finals) 10:10 a.m. — Women’s hammer (finals) 12:10 p.m. — Women’s shot put to win 11:30 p.m. — Women’s triple jump (finals) (finals) 12:20 p.m. — Women’s long jump 11:40 a.m. — Men’s high jump (finals) (finals) a fourth 11:50 a.m. — Women’s pole vault 12:30 p.m. — Women’s high jump (finals) (finals) 12:30 p.m. — Women’s javelin (finals) Cardinal women begin 2:30 p.m. — Men’s long jump (finals) 12:40 p.m. — Men’s hammer (finals) defense of their NCAA 2:40 p.m. — Men’s shot put (finals) 12:45 p.m.— Men’s triple jump (finals) tennis championship 2:50 p.m. — Women’s discus (finals) RUNNING EVENTS by Rick Eymer 3 p.m.— Men’s pole vault (finals) Noon — Women’s 400 relay (finals) RUNNING EVENTS 12:10 p.m. — Men’s 400 relay (finals) hances are Stanford will ex- 2 p.m. — Women’s 1,500 (trials) 12:20 p.m. — Women’s 1,500 (finals) tend its home court winning 2:15 p.m. — Men’s 1,500 (trials) 12:30 p.m. — Men’s 1,500 (finals) C streak this weekend when the 2:30 p.m. — Women’s 100 hurdles 12:40 p.m. — Women’s 100 hurdles NCAA team tournament gets un- (trials) (finals) derway at various sites around the 2:50 p.m. — Men’s 110 HH (trials) 12:50 p.m. — Men’s 110 hurdles (finals) country. 3:05 p.m. — Women’s 400 (trials) 1 p.m. — Women’s 400 (finals) The top-ranked Cardinal (20-1) 3:20 p.m. — Men’s 400 (trials) 1:10 p.m. — Men’s 400 (finals) hosts the first two rounds at Taube 3:35 p.m. — Women’s 100 (trials) 1:20 p.m. — Women’s 100 (finals) Tennis Center, and it has been a 3:50 p.m. — Men’s 100 (trials) 1:30 p.m. — Men’s 100 (finals) while since Stanford has sustained 4:05 p.m. — Women’s 800 (trials) 1:40 p.m. — Women’s 800 (finals) a loss there — over eight years, 119 4:20 p.m. — Men’s 800 (trials) 1:50 p.m. — Men’s 800 (finals) matches, to be exact. 4:35 p.m. — Women’s 3,000 2 p.m. — Women’s 400 hurdles Oregon and BYU open play at 10 steeplechase (finals) a.m. Friday, while Stanford plays (finals) 4:50 p.m. — Men’s 3,000 steeplechase 2:10 p.m. — Men’s 400 IH (finals) Sacramento State at 1 p.m. (finals) 2:20 p.m. — Women’s 200 (finals) Seniors Theresa Logar and Anne 5:05 p.m. — Women’s 400 hurdles Keith Peters 2:30 p.m. — Men’s 200 (finals) Yelsey have been part of an 18-0 run (trials) 2:40 p.m. — Women’s 5,000 (finals) in postseason play during their col- 5:20 p.m. — Men’s 400 IH (trials) 3:05 p.m. — Men’s 5,000 (finals) legiate careers, and they hope that 5:40 p.m. — Women’s 200 (trials) continues as the Cardinal seeks its 3:25 p.m. — Women’s 1,600 relay fourth straight national crown. 5:55 p.m. — Men’s 200 (trials) (finals) Stanford senior Michael Robertson brings a best of 205-2 into the men’s 6:10 p.m. — Women’s 10,000 (finals) 3:35 p.m. — Men’s 1,600 relay (finals) Stanford has won 100 of 111 discus at the Pac-10 Championships at Stanford this weekend. matches since 1982, when the 6:55 p.m. — Men’s 10,000 (finals) 4 p.m. — Awards presentation NCAA tournament went to its cur- of late, and upped his average to a juniors Arianna Lambie and Erica rent format, and has won 24 straight team best .396, with 44 hits in 111 McLain will lead the way for Stan- 2007 PAC-10 TRACK & FIELD LEADERS at home. at bats. Joey August (.328) and Mi- ford into the Pac-10 Championships The eighth-ranked Logar brings a chael Taylor (.300) are also above this weekend at Cobb Track & An- MEN WOMEN 26-9 singles record into the tourna- .300 for Stanford. gell Field. 100 — Rashad (USC) 10.33; Alexander 100 — Rodriguez (USC) 11.24 (hand); (Oregon) 10.40; Love (ASU) and Peterson Onyepunuka (USC) 11.31; BAILEY (STAN- ment while the 17th-ranked Yelsey Robertson, who eclipsed his own (ASU) 10.48. FORD) 11.50. has won 16 of 23 overall, usually Softball school record in the men’s discus 200 — Peterson (ASU) 20.70; Love 200 — Rodriguez (USC) 23.06; Onyepu- playing at the top two spots in the Stanford geared up for its final this season with a toss of 205-2, is (ASU) 20.73; Rashad (USC) 20.89. nuka (USC) 23.43; Taylor (Arizona 23.64. lineup. weekend of the regular season with tied for second in the Pac-10 ranks 400 — Larry (USC) 45.41; Peterson 400 — Rodriguez (USC) 51.90; Leach Celia Durkin (ranked 14th), an 11-5 victory over host UC Davis in with Adam Kuehl of Arizona. Rob- (ASU) 45.99; Harcourt (Wash) 46.43. (UCLA) 51.97; Wallace (ASU) 52.49. Whitney Deason (96) and Lindsay a nonconference match on Tuesday. ertson will have the first realistic 800 — Solomon (USC) 1:47.19; Brown 800 — Johnson (Cal) 2:01.48; Noble Burdette (41) have each won at least The Cardinal (7-10-1, 33-16-1) shot to bring the Cardinal an in- (Wash) 1:48.40; Asafo-Agyei (USC) (Oregon) 2:03.22; Pierce (Cal) 2:04.78. 23 singles matches, and Jessica hosts Oregon State today at 7 p.m. dividual conference title when the 1:48.71. 1,500 — LAMBIE (STANFORD) 4:15.75; Nguyen (20), who was out with an in a Pac-10 contest. Stanford and the discus gets under way Saturday at 1,500 — Torrence (Cal) 3:40.42; 2, Noble (Oregon) 4:17.43; Lia (Wash) BROWN (STANFORD) 3:41.51; Acosta (Or- 4:17.49. injury part of the year, has won 18 Beavers close out the regular season noon. Mart Israel of Washington is egon) 3:42.40. 5,000 — Hastings (ASU) 15:30.17; matches. with a 1 p.m. game on Saturday. the conference leader at 208-9. 5,000 — Rupp (Oregon) 13:30.49; LAMBIE (STANFORD) 15:31.34; Campbell Friday’s winners meet Saturday Stanford played Oregon on Thurs- Lambie and McLain both are Aguayo (ASU) 13:37.71; G. Ghebray (Cal) (Wash) 16:00.03. 13:42.16. at noon to determine a berth in the day. defending champions, meanwhile. 10,000 — Hastings (ASU) 32:30.27; Round of 16 in Athens, Ga., next Junior infielder Michelle Smith McLain won the women’s long jump 10,000 — Rupp (Oregon) 27:33.48; Sammons (Oregon) 33:54.55; Mishler (Or- GOTCHER (STANFORD) 28:51.65; Mineau egon St.) 38:53.16. week. cracked a pair of home runs and (21-5 1/4) and triple jump (44-2 1/2) (Wash) 28:57.02. drove in four runs in leading the last season while helping the Car- 100 hurdles — Davis (USC) 12.91; Lo- 110 HH — Taylor (USC) 13.71; Crad- dree (Wash) 13.06; Pickler (WSU) 13.28. Baseball Cardinal to its fourth straight win dinal finish second behind Arizona dock (UCLA) 13.76; Kelley (USC) 13.76. Stanford’s impressive legacy has over a nonconference opponent. State by a mere 2 1/2 points. She’ll 400 hurdles — Leach (UCLA) 55.60; 400 IH — Johnson (UCLA) 50.23; Kelley Wallace (ASU) 56.75; Clarke (USC) 57.78. taken a hit this year. Unless some- Smith had three of Stanford’s 10 compete in the long jump Saturday (USC) 50.76; Profit (ASU) 51.49. 3,000 steeplechase — ALLEN (STAN- 3,000 steeplechase — Alcorn (ASU) thing on the level of the 1951 New hits in becoming the fourth player and triple jump Sunday. FORD) 10:21.85; Randall (ASU) 10:26.51; 8:41.45; Hagenbach (UCLA) 8:58.64; York Giants can be repeated, it’s in school history to record at least Lambie will defend her title in Masinelli (ASU) 10:30.46. MOCKO (STANFORD) 8:59.85. likely the Cardinal (4-14, 19-26) 30 home runs in a career. She’s at the 1,500 meters Sunday. She won a 400 relay — USC 43.61; UCLA 44.98; 400 relay — Arizona St. 39.61; Arizona year ago in 4:15.65 and brings a sea- Arizona 45.02. will miss the postseason for the first 31 homers, joining Olympian Jes- 39.78; USC 40.37. time since 1993, also the last time sica Mendoza, Catalina Morris and son best of 4:15.75 into Saturday’s 1,600 relay — Arizona St. 3:34.42; USC 1,600 relay — USC 3:05.88; Washing- 3:35.06; Cal 3:35.46. Stanford suffered a losing season. Jessica Allister. prelims. Lambie also could go in ton 3:08.39; Arizona St. 3:09.70. High jump — Creary (UCLA) 6-0 1/2; The Cardinal can still salvage Smith also has 132 RBI in her ca- the 5,000 along with junior Teresa High jump — Turner (ASU) 7-3; Wright something out of the season with six reer, fifth best all-time. McWalters. The two rank 2-4 in the (Cal) 7-3; Frederick (Wash) 7-2 1/4. Pickler (WSU) 6-0 1/2; McPherson (Cal) 6-0. Pac-10 games remaining, including Freshman Alissa Haber added Pac-10 this season. Pole vault — Roth (Wash) 18-1 3/4; three at Sunken Diamond this week- three hits, including a triple, and Other Cardinal athletes among Skipper (Oregon) 18-1; Byers (WSU) 18- Pole vault — Kubishta (ASU) 14-1 1/4; 0 1/2. Kantola (UCLA) 13-10; Duclos (Arizona) end against Washington. The final scored a pair of runs. the favorites in their respective 13-9 1/4. home series starts today at 6 p.m. Becky McCullough pitched 5 2-3 events include Russell Brown in the Long jump — Frederick (Wash) 25-10; Turner (ASU) 25-6 3/4; Figueroa (USC) 25- Long jump — Watkins (UCLA) 22-0 1/4; There’s no margin for error, innings to earn her 10th win of the 1,500 (3:41.51), Brett Gotcher in the 5 1/2. Williams (UCLA) 21-0 1/2; Woods (USC) 20-8. though, as nine wins in the final 11 year. She struck out seven. 10,000, Graeme Hoste in the pole Triple jump — Marshall (Arizona) 51-8 games would leave Stanford with a Seniors Jackie Rinehart and Lind- vault (17-9), Jakkie Bailey in the 1/2; Johnson (UCLA) 51-3 3/4; Easterling Triple jump — McLAIN (STANFORD) 45- .500 mark. For a team that hasn’t say Key will be honored on Satur- women’s 100 and 200, and Lindsay (UCLA) 50-10 3/4. 7 3/4; Williams (UCLA) 43-10 3/4; Strick- land (Cal) 43-3 1/4. won a conference series yet (that’s day. Rinehart, a three-time all-Pac- Allen in the 3,000 steeplechase. Shot put — Bryant (USC) 67-5 1/2; Whiting (ASU) 66-9 1/4; Best (Arizona) 63- Shot put — Stevens (ASU) 60-4 1/2; seven straight if you’re counting), 10 selection, brings one of the best Pressley (ASU) 59-7; Warren (UCLA) 53- that’s a tall order. career batting averages ever into Men’s volleyball 4 3/4. Discus — Israel (Wash) 208-9; ROB- 4 1/4. Stanford has six home games play this weekend. The left-hand Charley Henrikson, a 6-foot-6 se- ERTSON (STANFORD) 205-2; Kuehl (Ari- Discus — Anyanwu (Cal) 185-11; Ste- remaining, but that may not be hitting outfielder has a .336 career nior at Acalanes High in Lafayette, zona) 205-2. vens (ASU) 185-0; Pressley (ASU) 179-5. enough. The Cardinal has split 26 mark, with 243 hits in 723 at bats. joined a group of three athletes who Hammer — Midles (USC) 228-3; Hammer — Henry (Oregon) 221-7; Or- home games to date. She’s also scored 121 runs and has will play at Stanford in the fall. Richotte (Oregon) 218-8; Kocsor (UCLA) ban (USC) 219-9; Stevens (ASU) 214-8. Sophomore Sean Ratliff is the started 232 of the 233 games she’s Henrikson is joined by Jordan 217-2. Javelin — Yurkovich (Oregon) 189-11; lone Cardinal to start all 45 games played at Stanford. Inafuku and Garrett Dobbs, all of Javelin — Brandel (Oregon) 238-0; Roth McCrea (Oregon) 166-8; MAIER (STAN- to date. He’s hitting .319 with nine whom committed in May. Incoming (ASU) 226-1; Jeffreys (WSU) 221-10. FORD) 160-5. Decathlon — Arnold (Arizona) 7,946; Heptathlon — D. Pickler (WSU) 6,205; home runs and 27 RBI. Track and field freshmen Spencer McLachlin and HUSTEDT (STANFORD) 7,286; Conrad J. Pickler (WSU) 5,790; Johnson (ASU) Adam Sorgi has been surging Senior Michael Robertson and Ian Connolly committed early.■ (Cal) 7,214. 5,706. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Page 37 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the TIME: 7:00 p.m. If, at the conclusion of the public hearing, written protests are DATE: Monday, May 21, 2007 received from the owners of businesses in the District which will Palo Alto City Council will hold a public PLACE: City Council Chambers pay 50 percent or more of the assessments proposed to be lev- hearing on Monday, May 21, 2007, at City Hall ied and protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the protests 7:00 p.m. or as near thereafter as pos- 250 Hamilton Avenue to less than that 50 percent (i.e., there is a majority protest), no sible, in the Council Chambers, 250 Palo Alto, California 94301 further proceedings to levy the proposed assessment, as con- Hamilton Avenue, declaring its intention tained in this resolution of intention, shall be taken for a period of to levy an assessment against busi- At the public hearing, the testimony of all interested persons one year from the date of the finding of a majority protest by the nesses within the Downtown Palo Alto regarding the levy of an assessment against businesses within City Council. Business Improvement District for Fis- the District for fiscal year 2006-2007 shall be heard. A protest If the majority protest is filed only against the furnishing of cal Year 2007-08. may be made, orally or in writing, by any interested person. a specified type or types of improvement or activity within the Any protest pertaining to the regularity or sufficiency of the District, those types of improvements or activities shall be elimi- CITY OF PALO ALTO proceedings must be in writing and shall clearly set forth the ir- nated. regularity or defect to which the objection is made. SECTION 10. For a full and detailed description of the im- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Every written protest must be filed with the City Clerk at or provements and activities to be provided for fiscal year 2007-08, before the time fixed for the public hearing. The City Council the boundaries of the District and the proposed assessments to RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO may waive any irregularity in the form or content of any written be levied against the businesses within the District for fiscal year DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT protest and at the public hearing may correct minor defects in 2007-08, reference is hereby made to the Report of the Advisory AGAINST BUSINESSES WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PALO the proceedings. A written protest may be withdrawn, in writing, Board. The Report is on file with the City Clerk and open to ALTO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL at any time before the conclusion of the public hearing. public inspection. YEAR 2007-08 AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEAR- Each written protest must contain a description of the busi- SECTION 11. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and di- ING OBJECTIONS THERETO ness in which the person subscribing the protest is interested rected to provide notice of the public hearing in accordance with sufficient to identify the business and, if a person subscribing law. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO DOES is not shown on the official records of the City as the owner SECTION 12. The Council finds that this is not a project un- HEREBY FIND, DECLARE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: of the business, the protest shall contain or be accompanied der the California Environmental Quality Act and, therefore, no by written evidence that the person subscribing is the owner of environmental impact assessment is necessary. SECTION 1. The Parking and Business Improvement Area the business. A written protest which does not comply with the Law of 1989 (the “Law”), California Streets and Highways Code requirements set forth in this paragraph will not be counted in If you have any questions, please call Sections 36500 et seq., authorizes the City Council to levy an determining a majority protest (as defined below). Susan Arpan at (650) 329-2604 assessment against businesses within a parking and business improvement area which is in addition to any assessments, fees, charges, or taxes imposed in the City. SECTION 2. Pursuant to the Law, the City Council adopt- EXHIBIT “A” ed Ordinance No. 4819 (adopted February 2, 2004) establish- ing the Downtown Palo Alto Business Improvement District (the “District”) in the City of Palo Alto. SECTION 3. The City Council, by Resolution No. 8416 (ad- opted May 3, 2004), appointed the Board of Directors of the Palo Alto Downtown Business & Professional Association, a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation, to serve as the Advisory Board for the District (the “Advisory Board”). SECTION 4. In accordance with Section 36533 of the law, the Advisory Board prepared and filed with the City Clerk a re- port entitled “Downtown Palo Alto Business Improvement Dis- trict, Annual Report 2007-2008” (the “Report”), and, by previous resolution, the City Council preliminarily approved such report as filed by the Advisory Board. SECTION 5. The boundaries of the District are within the City limits of the City of Palo Alto (the “City”) and encompass the greater downtown area of the City, generally extending from El Camino Real to the west, Webster Street to the east, Lytton Avenue to the north and Addison Avenue to the south (east of Zone B Zone B Emerson Street, the boundaries extend only to Forest Avenue to the South). Reference is hereby made to the map of the District, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference, for a complete description of the boundaries of the District. Ground Floor Zone A SECTION 6. The City Council hereby declares its intention, in addition to any assessments, fees, charges or taxes imposed Upper Floors Zone B by the City, to levy and collect an assessment against business- es within the District for fiscal year 2007-08 (July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008). Such assessment is not proposed to increase from the assessment levied and collected for fiscal year 2006- 07. The method and basis of levying the assessment is set forth Zone B in Exhibit “B,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by refer- ence. SECTION 7. The types of improvements to be funded by the levy of an assessment against businesses within the District are the acquisition, construction, installation or maintenance of any tangible property with an estimated useful life of five years or more. The types of activities to be funded by the levy of an assessment against businesses within the District are the pro- motion of public events which benefit businesses in the area and which take place on or in public places within the District; the furnishing of music in any public place in the District; and activities which benefit businesses located and operating in the District. SECTION 8. New businesses established in the District af- ter the beginning of any fiscal year shall be exempt from the levy of the assessment for that fiscal year. In addition, non-profit or- ganizations, newspapers and professional “single-person busi- nesses,” defined as those businesses which have 25% or less full time equivalent employees, including the business owner, shall be exempt from the assessment. SECTION 9. The City Council hereby fixes the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed levy of an assess- ment against businesses within the District for fiscal year 2007- 08 as follows:

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losses. years in a row,” Hansen said. “We’re NCAA polo One analyst predicted that LMU so ready. The four of us seniors (continued from page 36) or the Aztecs has “an excellent complement each other as far as ture, steady, emotionally consistent chance” of beating Stanford in the leading the team. We’re all equally and technically skilled. They’ve had semifinals and calls UCLA “flat- vested in the team.” vast experiences for 22-year-olds.” out better” than the Cardinal. Hewko remembers the seniors of The trip to Colorado Springs was “There are a lot of people who her freshman season — Wendy Wat- just the beginning. The seniors hope don’t think we’re going to win,” kins, Lauren Faust, Shannon Avrett to end their collegiate careers on a Hansen said. “The top three teams — and how much impact they made positive note when Stanford (25-2) are so even, we’re the underdogs in on the team. She hopes this year’s opens play in the NCAA tourna- our minds. They respect us and we seniors have done the same. ment today against Wagner at 5 p.m. respect them, but it’s definitely a ri- “They showed us the ropes and in Los Alamitos, the current USA valry. We’ve played with or against helped us get ready for big games,” national training center for water just about everybody (on USC and she said. “They were our mentors.” polo. UCLA) and we’re all competitive Over four years, the current se- “There’s no way we can take people.” niors have won more than 82 per- anything for granted,” said Hewko, The senior class also experienced cent of their games at Stanford (89- who scored 37 goals for Stanford its first No. 1 ranking this season 19) and traveled the world. this season. “We have to fight for after beating UCLA in a MPSF With the U.S. National Team, they everything we get in every game. contest at the end of February. The competed internationally at tourna- We’re not going out there saying we Cardinal won 23 straight before the ments in places such as Australia, deserve it. We have to earn it.” Keith Peters Bruins ended that streak two weeks Belgium, Canada, China, El Salva- Stanford, the national top seed de- ago. dor, Hungary, Italy and Russia. spite losing to UCLA in the MPSF Stanford has finished second, While at Stanford, they have par- tournament championship match, sandwiched by third-place finishes, ticipated in Spandex Baking Nights is heavily favored to win its first Stanford senior Christina Hewko hopes to be smiling and celebrating in the past three NCAA tourna- and performed synchronized swim- game, with either San Diego State this weekend when the Cardinal goes after an NCAA title. ments and the seniors would like ming routines at halftime of the or Loyola Marymount as its second- nothing better than to bring back the men’s water polo games. round opponent on Saturday. scoring a lot of goals. We have had Looming in a possible champi- Cardinal’s first national title since There’s just one thing missing and “It’s going to be interesting,” Tan- tough games with San Diego State onship match is UCLA or USC. 2002. this weekend they hope to complete ner said. “They are both capable of and we need to be sharp.” Each has handed Stanford one of its “We’ve been right there three the collection.■

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Professional EXEMPT (25% or fewer FTE employees, including the business owner) Businesses $ 60.00 (26% FTE to 1 FTE employees) (25%) $ 50.00 Categories of (50%) $110.00 (2 to 4 FTE employees) (50%) $ 90.00 $170.00 (5 to 9 FTE employees) (75%) $130.00 $225.00 (10+ FTE employees) (100%) $170.00 General Books: Lodging Manga/Graphic Novels, True Crime, Businesses $225.00 (up to 20 rooms) (50%) $170.00 (100%) $340.00 (21 to 40 rooms) (75%) $260.00 Children's Books, Cookbooks, Games, $450.00 (41+ rooms) (100%) $340.00 Sports, Humor, Mystery, Gardening,

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Note 1: For retail, restaurant, service, and professional businesses, size will be determined by Weddings, Crafts, Personal Development, number of employees either full-time or equivalent (FTE) made up of multiples of part-time Health, Self Help, and Parenting employees. A full FTE equals approximately 2000 hours annually. Lodging facilities will be charged by number of rooms available and financial institutions will be charged a flat fee.

Note 2: Second floor (and higher) businesses located within Zone A will be assessed the same Valid May 1-31, 2007. In-store only. Limited to stock on hand. as similar street-level businesses located within Zone B. Cannot be combined with other discounts or specials.

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HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD BADMINTON Wednesday BOYS GOLF SHP — Boyle 4, Wilkinson 3, Benevento Final standings: Sequoia 13-1, Woodside 3, Hemington, Lonergan. PAL Bay Division Menlo-Atherton 220 641 6 — 21 19 1 CCS Regional I 13-1, Menlo-Atherton 8-6 (12-11), San Mateo Capuchino 011 100 0 — 3 6 3 M — Shove 5, Haynes 4, J. Daly 3, Ges- 8-6, Terra Nova 7-7, Jefferson 3-11, Menlo 2- Menlo-Atherton 12, Westmoor 3 At Rancho Canada West (par 71) Pound, Anderson (6), Sanvictores (7) and sow 2, Spiegal, Gilhuly, Leone. 12 (3-15), South San Francisco 2-12. Girls No. 1 singles — Ku (W) d. Gal- Masket; Klegg, Macedo (5), Hussey (7) and Team scores — 1, Pacific Grove 367; Records: Sacred Heart Prep finishes sea- West Bay Athletic League braith, 15-10, 5-15, 15-12; Fredricksen (MA) Gutierrez. WP — Pound. LP — Klegg. 2, Bellarmine 374; 3, Menlo-Atherton 374; son 8-7; Menlo 15-6 d. Hlathu, 15-0, 15-1; Girls No. 1 doubles 4, Los Gatos 387 (top 4 teams advance to Tuesday HR — Johnston 2, Langi (Cap). 2B — Cain, — Ng-Quinn and Sehgal (MA) d. Duong-Wu, CCS finals); 5, Mitty 389; 6, Harbor 393; 7, First game Stosz, Johnston, Mosher, Bader, Klein (MA); BOYS LACROSSE 15-3, 15-4; Boys No. 1 doubles — Smith- Carlmont 396; 8, Monterey 399; 9, Sacred Mercy-SF 000 000 0 — 0 2 1 Peninsula Athletic League Chao (MA) d. Chen-Soe, 15-5, 15-13; Mixed Gutierrez, Genieli (Cap). 5 hits — Johnston Heart Cathedral 402; 10, Salinas 422; 11, Castilleja 103 101 x — 6 9 0 No. 1 doubles — Tan-Ng (W) d. Gochez- (MA). 3 hits — Cain (MA). 2 hits — Stosz, Leland 424. Semifinals WP — Albanese (12-7-1, 15 strikeouts). Sylvestor, Bader (MA). 6 RBI — Johnston Menlo-Atherton 0 3 2 1 — 6 Chang, 15-3, 17-14. M-A scorers: Jake Hall Toy 70, Jamie LP — Santos. Menlo 1 2 1 4 — 8 Standings: Menlo-Atherton 11-2, Aragon (MA). 2 RBI — Cain, Stosz, Mosher, Masket, Walsh 74, Nick Sako 76, Greg Sako 77, El- 2B — Hoffman, Albanese (Cast). MA — Hyrne 3, Merrill, Flaherty, Greg- 10-3, Carlmont 8-5, South San Francisco 8- Bader (MA). liot Hume 79. Records: Castilleja 7-1 (12-7-1) ory. 5, El Camino 7-6, San Mateo 7-6, Mills 2-12, HM Bay 100 0600 — 7 8 5 Second game CCS Region II M — Pedersen 3, S. Kihira, Miller, Radlo, Westmoor 0-14. Menlo 037 404 x —18 19 1 Castilleja 202 42 — 10 15 0 Birmingham, Grennen (3), Custer (5) and At Rancho Canada West (par 71) Siebak, K. Kihira. Mercy-SF 000 00 — 0 1 3 Evans; Bouvier, Davies (7) and Umphreys, Team scores — 1, Mountain View 381; 2, Records: Menlo-Atherton finishes season WP — Albanese (13-7-1, 10 strikeouts). 10-5, Menlo 14-4 BASEBALL Bouvier (7). WP — Bouvier (8-5). LP — Bir- R.L. Stevenson 384; 3, Palma 392; 4, Serra LP — Wong. Other semifinal: Bellarmine 9, Serra 1 Private Schools Athletic League mingham. 392 (top 4 teams advance to CCS finals); 5, 3B — Albanese 2, Alexander 2 (Cast). 2B SH Prep 021 052 5 —15 13 1 3B — Corley (M). 2B — Silveria (HMB); St. Francis 392 (lost playoff for final berth); — Albanese, Alexander (Cast). 3 hits — Al- 6, Aptos 397; 7, Sacred Heart Prep 397; 8, St. Lawrence 000 001 0 — 1 4 5 Mosbacher 2, Umphreys, Diekroeger, T. Wil- SOFTBALL banese, Alexander (Cast). 3 RBI — Albanese Palo Alto 408; 9, Burlingame 418; 10, Leigh Duffy, Currier (3), Davila (6), Brezinski (7) liams (M). 3 hits — Rose (M). 2 hits — Mos- PAL Ocean Division (Cast). 2 RBI — Alexander (Cast). and Buono; Martins, Watkins (5), Nish (6), 434; 11, Seaside 463. bacher, Umphreys, Bouvier, T. Williams (M). Monday Records: Castilleja 8-1 (13-7-1) Dewust (7) and Hashimoto. WP — Currier Local individual CCS qualifiers Menlo-Atherton 000 200 0 — 2 6 3 Wednesday (4-3). LP — Martins. 4 RBI — Mosbacher (M). 2 RBI — Silveria Sam Chavez (Woodside Priory) 73; Mi- Sequoia 110 100 x — 3 5 0 Castilleja 000 101 21 — 5 7 3 HR — Connor, Andrews (SHP). 2B — Sa- (HMB); Rose (M). chael McMahon (Sacred Heart Prep) 76. Vujovich and Vagelos; K. Hoelper and M-Burlingame 001 020 10 — 4 6 2 kowski, Andrews, Chaknova (SHP). 3 hits Other score: Burlingame 5, Mills 1. Final standings: Burlingame 13-2, Mills Other SHP scorers: Reid Nonnenberg M. Hoelper. WP — K. Hoelper (17-3-1). LP Albanese and Smith; Matthews and Dil- — Andrews (SHP). 2 hits — Brezinski (SHP); lon. WP — Albanese 14-7-1, 18 strikeouts). 11-4, Menlo 9-6 (17-9), Menlo-Atherton 6- 79; Jeff Knox 80; Wes Payne 81; Jack Pa- — Juvovich (10-8). Dewust (SL). 4 RBI — Andrews (SHP). 2 RBI 2B — Vagelos (MA); Pignatti (S). 2 hits LP — Matthews. 9 (13-13), Capuchino 3-12, Half Moon Bay ton 81. — Sakowski (SHP). — McPherson (MA); Christensen, Serrano 3B — Albanese (Cast); Belluomini (MB). Palo Alto scorers: Alexandra Groetsema Records: Sacred Heart Prep 13-0 (18-8) 3-12. (S). 2 RBI — Christensen (S). 2B — Mah (Cast); Belluomini (MB). 2 hits 75; Pierce Marchant 80, Stanley Chun 83, King’s Academy 000 422 1 — 9 14 2 SCVAL De Anza Division Menlo 030 000 0 — 3 9 1 — Albanese, Mah (Cast); Belluomini, Freitas Adam Furlong 83; Hrishi Srinagesh 87. Pinewood 100 000 2 — 3 8 2 Palo Alto 030 000 2 — 5 7 0 San Mateo 353 000 x — 11 14 6 (MB). WP — Gufstafson (5-2). LP — Darius. Mt. View 031 030 x — 7 8 2 Other Woodside Priory: Eduardo Chavez Stauffer-Green and Fugi; Boardman Records: Castilleja 9-1 (14-7-1); Mercy- HR — Biagini (KA). 3 hits — Detrinidad WP — Munoz (6-5). LP — Burk. 81. and Schafer. WP — Boardman (9-6). LP Burlingame 8-2 (Castilleja wins league title). (KA). 2 hits — Whitlock (P). 2 RBI — Whit- Menlo: Marc Nguyen 82. —Stauffer-Green (2-7). lock (P). JR — Sugimoto (MV). 2B — Elmore 2 (PA); SCVAL El Camino Division Sugimoto (MV). 3 hits — Sugimoto (MV). 2 HR — Pacheco (SM). 2B — Shepard (M); PAL Bay Division Uitz 2 (SM). 3 hits — Shepard (M); Uitz (SM). Monday hits — Elmore (PA). GIRLS LACROSSE Gunn 100 000 0 — 1 1 3 Monday (makeup of suspended game) 2 hits — Schafer, Pacheco, Gemignani, Po- Los Altos 014 140 1 — 11 13 0 Wilcox 072 000 x — 9 10 2 Mills 100 003 000 02 — 6 12 3 Peninsula Athletic League chino (SM). 4 RBI — Pacheco, Uitz (SM). 3 Gunn 000 000 0 — 0 4 3 WP — Henson (4-4). LP — Rea. M-A 101 101 000 01 — 5 11 3 Semifinals RBI — Mui (M). 2 RBI — Schafer (SM). WP — Wilhelm (6-2). LP — Laurence. 2B — Rea (G); Foster (W). 2 hits — Foster Raffin, Gutierrez (6), Jurado (11) and Gunn 2 1 — 3 Wednesday HR — McColl (LA). 2B — Zeglin (G). 3 hits (W). 2 RBI — Foster (W). Loeffler; Pound, Winn (6) and Masket. WP Menlo-Atherton 8 7 — 15 Menlo-Atherton 510 201 0 — 8 9 2 — McColl (LA). 2 RBI — McColl (LA). Records: Gunn 3-7 (8-11-2) — Gutierrez (1-0). LP — Winn. G — Kostioukova 2, Pak. Menlo 010 000 1 — 2 5 2 Gunn 001 030 0 — 4 8 3 HR — Mosher (MA). 2B — Hoem, Loef- Other scores: Los Gatos 11, Cupertino 5 MA — Holland 4, Fanelli 3, Breen 3, Vujovich, McPherson (5) and Vagelos; Saratoga 012 011 x — 5 9 3 fler, Gregory (M); Johnston 9MA). 4 hits (8); Wilcox 8, Milpitas 4. Bassin 2, Ushman, Rodgers, Burnett. Stauffer-Green and Fugi. WP — Vujovich WP — Brenner (9-6). LP — Carothers. — Loeffler (M). 3 hits — Knapp (MA). 2 hits Standings: Los Gatos 10-3, Wilcox 10- Records: Gunn finishes season 7-8; Men- (11-8). LP — Stauffer-Green (2-9). 2 — Paolini (S). 2 RBI — Paolini (S). — Hagberg, Del Bianco, Gregory (M); Stosz, 3, Los Altos 10-3, Milpitas 5-8, Cupertino lo-Atherton 17-1 2B — McPherson (MA). 2 hits — McPher- Records: Gunn 3-8 (8-12-2) Johnston (MA). 3 RBI — Hoem (M). 2 RBI 5-8, Palo Alto 4-9 (6-17), Gunn 4-9 (10-18), SH Prep 6 6 — 12 son (MA); Shepard (M). 2 RBI — McPherson — Loeffler (M); Mosher (MA). Mountain View 4-9. Menlo 9 8 — 17 (MA). (continued on next page)

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Sprint depth carries M-A NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Draft Negative Declaration has been prepared by the Palo Alto Department of Planning and Commu- girls to PAL track title nity Environment for the project listed below. In accordance with A.B. 886, this document will be available for review and comment during a minimum 20-day inspection period beginning May 11, 2007 through by Keith Peters tina Dixon finished 2-3-4 in the 100 May 30, 2007 during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 enlo-Atherton coach Vic- for a solid 18 points. Talton returned P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Development Center, 285 Hamilton Avenue, tor Hudson probably wasn’t to win the 200 and Kaitlin McGhee Palo Alto, California. M too worried when standout added a pair of thirds in the 200 sprinter Keianna Talton was called and 400 as the Bears ran away with This item will be considered at a public hearing by the Architectural for a false start and eliminated their fourth straight league champi- Review Board on Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 8:00 A.M. in the Palo from the girls’ 100 field at the PAL onship. Alto City Council Chambers on the first floor of the Civic Center, lo- Track and Field Championships on Menlo-Atherton scored 131 cated at 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Wednesday at College of San Ma- points, more than enough to out- teo. distance runnerup Carlmont (97), 382 & 384 Curtner Avenue, [07PLN-00021]: Request by Mark and While the Bears lost expected which got a remarkable triple from David Migdal for Major Architectural Review of a proposed develop- first-place points from Talton, there Justine Fedronic — victories in the Keith Peters ment of six condominium units. Environmental Assessment: An Ini- were plenty of points still available 400, 800 and 1,600. tial Study has been completed and a Draft Negative Declaration has with three-fourths of the winning The Bears got their own iron been prepared in accordance with California Environmental Quality 400 relay team still in the field. woman performance from junior Act (CEQA) requirements. Zone District: RM-30. That contingent of Caprice Pow- Kim O’Donnell. She won the 100 ell, Dominique Greene and Chris- M-A’s Kaitlin McGhee took third (continued on page 43) in both the 200 and 400. ### Steve Emslie, Director of Planning and Community Environment HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, listening assistive devices (Paly vs. Wilcox not reported) (Wood) 51.84; 3, Taggart (Cap) 52.65. 2, Taimani (Seq) 35-0; 3, Young (Cap) 33- are available in the Council Chambers and Council Conference Room. Sign language 800 — 1, Palladino (Carl) 1:57.49; 5 1/2. interpreters will be provided upon request with 72 hours advance notice. BOYS TENNIS 2, B.Surh (Carl) 1:59.50; 3, Logie (Carl) Long jump — Cogan (MA) 16-1 3/4; 2, CCS Team Tournament 2:04.50. O’Donnell (MA) 15-11; 3, Li (Mills) 15-9 1/2. Quarterfinals 1,600 — 1, B. Surh (Carl) 4:28.65; 2, Pole vault — 1, Cottong (Carl) 9-0; 2, G. Surh (Carl) 4:32.67; 3, Filipcik (Wood) Talens (West) 8-0; 3, Constantino (Mills) 7- At SH Prep 7, Gunn 0 4:35.17. 0 1/2. Singles — Hutter (SHP) d. Harekar, 6-1, 3,200 — 1, B. Surh (Carl) 9:42.44; 2, Bor Discus — 1, Ekong (Hills) 107-9; 2, Taimani 6-2; Klis (SHP) d. Ugarte, 6-2, 6-3; D. McCall (Jeff) 9:43.77; 3, G. Surh (Carl) 9:50.84. (Seq) 102-2; 3, Langi (Seq) 97-0. (SHP) d. Klein, 6-2, 6-2; B. McCall (SHP) d. 110 HH — Triple jump — 1, Lee (MA) 34-6 1/4; 2, Deggleman, 6-0, 6-0. 1, Byrne (B) 16.23; 2, Atsin (West) 16.40; 3, Kork (West) 16.71. Gardner (B) 33-8; 3, Chang (West) 32-11. Doubles — A. Davison-Hansen (SHP) d. 300 IH — 1, Jenkins (MA) 41.80; 2, Thom- Bhadkamkar-Narayen, 6-2, 6-0; Wester- as (B) 41.90; 3, Lei (West) 42.54. field-Derwin (SHP) d. Kaplan-Thom, 4-6, 6- Schedule 4, 6-0; J. Davison-Parsons (SHP) d. Meyer- 400 relay — 1, Sequoia 45.42; 2, Burlin- FRIDAY Reddy, 6-0, 6-1. game 46.20; 3, San Mateo 46.33. Baseball Records: Gunn finishes season 20-3; Sa- 1,600 relay — 1, Menlo-Atherton 3:39.25; De Anza Division — The Bowman program builds cred Heart Prep 26-0 2, Carlmont 3:41.06; 3, Burlingame 3:43.12. Mountain View at Palo Alto, 3:30 p.m.; Gunn vs. Los Altos at Long jump — 1, Hui (Cap) 20-0; 2, Asistio At Menlo 6, Los Altos 1 Baylands, 7 p.m. (EC) 18-10 1/4; 3, Feliciano (West) 18-3 1/4. confidence, creativity and Singles — Fafek (LA) d. Hoffman, 7-5, PSAL — Sacred Heart Prep vs. Pinewood Discus — Uikilifi (Mills) 135-5; 2, Spady 6-3; Ball (M) d. Liu, 6-1, 6-1; Keegan (M) d. at LAH Little League complex, 3:30 p.m. academic excellence. Tran, 6-1, 6-0; Williford (M) d. Umerani, 6- (Hills) 131-10; 3, Solano (West) 131-7. Softball 0, 6-0. Triple jump — 1, Feliciano (West) 40-0; PSAL — King’s Academy at Pinewood, Doubles — Sum-Castor (M) d. Moy- 2, Guerrero (Cap) 39-0; 3, Wu (West) 38-0 Lower School - GradesK-5 3:30 p.m. Manashirov, 6-4, 6-1; Przybyla-Duggal (M) d. 1/2. L. Bergevin-Fritsch, 6-1, 6-1; Glenn-Chase High jump — Wong (B) 6-2; 2, Murphy Boys tennis Middle School - Grades6-8 (M) d. C. Bergevin-Smith, 6-2, 6-3. (Carl) 6-0; 3, Dunlap (H) 5-10. CCS — Championships at Courtside Ten- nis Club: Menlo vs. Burlingame, 2 p.m. Records: Los Altos 15-8; Menlo 19-3 Pole vault — 1, Holvick-Thomas (MA) 12- Individualized, self-directed program Other scores: Bellarmine 7, Palo Alto 0; 6; 2, Burgos (West) 11-6; 3, Acedillo (Mills) Track and field Saratoga 7, St. Ignatius 0 11-6. SCVAL — League qualifying meet for Records: Palo Alto finishes season 21-3 Shot put — Uikilifi (Mills) 48-11 1/2; 2, CCS semifinals at Los Gatos, 6 p.m. Rich international & cultural studies Lawlor (Wood) 46-10 1/4; 3, Takahara (SM) Semifinals SATURDAY 43-4 3/4. At Courtside Tennis Club Girls lacrosse Proven, Montessori approach Bellarmine 4, SH Prep 3 PAL — League tournament finals at Burl- GIRLS TRACK & FIELD ingame High: Menlo-Atherton vs. Menlo, 11 Singles — James (B) d. Hutter, 6-2, 6- PAL Championships a.m. State-of-the-art facility 3; Wu (B) d. Klis, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5); D. McCall (SHP) d. Clark, 7-6 (7-3), 7-5; Mohr (B) d. B. At College of San Mateo Boys lacrosse McCall, 6-2, 6-1. Team scores — 1, Menlo-Atherton 131; 2, PAL — League tournament finals at Burl- Low student-teacher ratio Doubles — A. Davison-Hansen (SHP) Carlmont 97; 3 (tie), Burlingame and West- ingame High: Menlo vs. Bellarmine, 1 p.m. d. Clark-McGinnis, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1; Fracchia- moor 54; 5, Terra Nova 32; 6, Woodside 30; Swimming Heisman (B) d. Derwin-Westerfield, 6-2, 6- 7, Sequoia 24; 8, Hillsdale 20; 9 (tie), Half PAL — League championship at Burlin- www.bowmanschool.org 3; J. Davison-Parsons (SHP) d. Wall-Knauf, Moon Bay and San Mateo 13. game, 1 p.m. 4000 Terman Drive l Palo Alto, CA l Tel: 650-813-9131 6-3, 5-7, 6-2. 100 — 1, Bean (TN) 12.96; 2, Powell (MA) WCAL — League championship at Sa- Records: Sacred Heart Prep finishes sea- 13.00; 3, Greene (MA) 13.06. cred Heart Prep, 2 p.m. son 26-1 200 — 1, Talton (MA) 26.11; 2, Bean (TN) At Decathlon Club, Santa Clara 26.75; 3, McGhee (MA) 27.19. Menlo 5, Saratoga 2 400 — 1, Fedronic (Carl) 57.32; 2, Carey (B) 58.96; 3, McGhee (MA) 59.08. Palo Alto recycling program’s Singles — J. Gast (S) d. Hoffman, 6-4, 6- 3; Ball (M) d. Lamble, 7-5, 4-6, 6-3; Keegan 800 — 1, Fedronic (Carl) 2:17.64; 2, Abi- (M) d. E. Gast, 7-5, 4-6, 4-1 (retired, match nader (Carl) 2:18.92; 3, Brunner (Wood) decided); Williford (M) d. Hsai, 7-5, 6-0. 2:20.53. Doubles — DeCosta-Dev (S) d. Sum- 1,600 — Fedronic (Carl) 5:07.21; 2, Castor, 0-6, 6-2, 6-3; Przybyla-Duggal (M) Abinader (Carl) 5:07.53; 3, Rhoades (Carl) d. Lin-Wu, 1-6, 6-1, 7-5; Glenn-Chase (M) d. 5:10.53. Daniel-Wyatt, 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. 3,200 — Rhoades (Carl) 11:22.42; 2, Records: Menlo 20-3 Hamilton (HMB) 11:44.79; 3, Dettmar (TN) Saturday, June 2, 8am-1pm 12:15.13. 100 hurdles — 1, O’Donnell (MA) 16.01; Shop! BOYS TRACK & FIELD 2, Root (B) 17.00; 3, Rundle (MA) 17.20. Locations and merchandise will be listed PAL Championships 300 hurdles — 1, O’Donnell (MA) 47.58; At College of San Mateo 2, Cottong (Carl) 49.99; 3, Tomita (Wood) online and in full page ads in the May 30 & Team scores — 1, Carlmont 80; 2, West- 50.02. moor 78; 3, Menlo-Atherton 53; 4, Burlin- 400 relay — 1, Menlo-Atherton (Powell, June 1 editions of the Palo Alto Weekly. game 50; 5, Capuchino 37; 6, Sequoia 36; 7, Talton, Dixon, Greene) 49.38; 2, Burlingmae Woodside 34; 8, San Mateo 33; 9, Mills 29; 50.36; 3, Hillsdale 52.59. 10, Hillsdale 24. 1,600 relay — 1. Burlingame 4:11.39; 100 — 1, Fox (SM) 11.55; 2, Szcerban 2, Menlo-Atherton 4:12.31; 3, Carlmont (Cap) 11.86; 3, Tennefoss (MA) 11.95. 4:17.03. 200 — 1, Fox (SM) 23.29; 2, Folker (MA) High jump — 1, Craven (Wood) 5-1; 2, 23.80; 3, Byrnes (Seq) 24.04. Carey (Burl) 4-10; 3, Lum (West) 4-8. www.cityofpaloalto.org/garagesale 400 — Byrnes (Seq) 51.06; 2, Craig Shot put — 1, Chang (West) 35-7 3/4; Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Page 41 Sports Is your CCS tennis ATHLETES OF THE WEEK addiction (continued from page 36) tigious national tournaments and hurting was a heavy favorite to win CCS and NorCal to complete its dream anyone? season. All the Gators needed was four more victories to reach their sea- son-long goal of an undefeated cam- paign, which would have ranked SHP’s season as one of the greatest of all time. The Gators were two-time de- fending CCS and defending NorCal champions. They were on the top of their game, confident and focused. Now, the season is a memory. Sacred Heart Prep needed to win CCS and NorCal to validate its impressive national tournament HE SEQUOIA CENTER helps families recover the titles, its unoffical No. 1 ranking in balance in their lives from the effects of abusing alcohol America and complete the unoffi- T cial Grand Slam of prep tennis. and other drugs. Our services are offered in a warm and caring In the national tournaments, the environment by trained staff dedicated to helping individuals format is six singles matches and three doubles. In CCS play, the for- Liv Jensen Mike Scott gain control over their lives. mat is four singles and three doubles. Palo Alto High Palo Alto High –Call today 1-800-997-5504 The tournament triumphs displayed The junior scored 38.5 The junior scored 32.5 The Sequoia Center is licensed through Sacred Heart’s unique depth. 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CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT SERVICES Programs /Partial Hospitalization CCS finals. /Day Treatment 650 Main Street, Redwood City Sacred Heart drilled Bellarmine Honorable mention 2660 Solace Place, Suite A, Mountain View 800-997-5504 • www.sequoiacenter.com in last season’s NorCal semifinals, Sammy Albanese* Eduardo Chavez 7-0, and beat the Bells, 5-2, in a non- Castilleja softball Woodside Priory golf league match in March. The Gators Sam Bassin* Matt Connor HEALTH • HOPE • RECOVERY also waxed Bellarmine in a practice Menlo-Atherton lacrosse Sacred Heart Prep baseball match a month ago. So, what went Julia Daly Naveen Dixit wrong for the Gators? Menlo lacrosse Woodside Priory tennis “Bellarmine came out to play,” Sunny Margerum Mark Higgins* said Sacred Heart Prep coach Losa- I Gunn track & field Palo Alto swimming magine... line Mafileo. “They were just bet- Kayla Ushman* Alex Klein ter.” Menlo-Atherton lacrosse Gunn tennis Within the first 20 minutes of the Tami Vujovich Nick Sako* match, one could sense that Bellar- mine didn’t come to roll over and Menlo-Atherton softball Menlo-Atherton golf play dead. The Bells brought their * previous winner own cheering section and were more enthusiastic, vocal and outhustled with David McCall; No. 1 doubles 1 singles, 6-4, 6-3, but Menlo fresh- Sacred Heart Prep. The Bells took with John Michael Hansen and man Jamin Ball clinched the team command early by leading in five Adam Davison and with the No. 3 victory with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 win over of seven matches and garnered valu- doubles tandem of John Parsons-Joe previously unbeaten freshman John able momentum with each point. Davison. Lamble. Sacred Heart made uncharacteristic “We had a nice run,” said Maf- Shine said the key to victory over mistakes and started to unravel. ileo, who loses six valuable starters Saratoga was winning doubles and “Bellarmine has improved a lot to graduation. “It was a great season the same will be the recipe on Fri- since we played them,” said Sacred with the regional and national tour- day versus a fired-up and confident Heart Prep’s Director of Tennis, Jeff nament wins.” Bellarmine bunch. Arons. “They were flat out better. Menlo, meanwhile, avenged a 5-2 “We have to win two of three They kicked our butts.” nonleague loss to Saratoga (19-3) a doubles and split the singles,” said After capturing No. 2 doubles month ago by winning four of five Shine. “We’ll have our hands full.” and No. 2 and 4 singles, Bellarm- matches that went the full three sets Shine was a driving force behind ine clinched the match with a vic- on Wednesday, including all three the CCS changing the two-division what we can build for you. tory at No. 1 singles that sent the doubles matches. format into a single division this sea- Bells jumping up and down and “We had to play our best and we son. The goal was to have the best For 20 years, the fine people at De Mattei rolling on the concrete in celebra- did,” Menlo coach Bill Shine said teams play in the semifinals and the tion on the main singles court. All after Wednesday’s critical win. “It deserving schools advance to Nor- Construction have been building and of Bellarmine’s four wins were in was an epic battle, a hard-fought Cal. It has all worked out nicely for remodeling dream homes. Families in your straight sets. match.” Menlo and Bellarmine, with Sacred “The kids wanted redemption John Williford got Menlo rolling Heart now out of the way, and both neighborhood have trusted our professionalism, on Sacred Heart and for receiving with a 7-5, 6-0 win at No. 4 singles. heading to the NorCal tourney. attention to detail and devotion. With more a No. 4 seed in the playoffs,” said Jason Przybyla and Ryan Duggal Shine had never seen a No. 4 seed first-year Bellarmine coach Tyler teamed for a 1-6, 6-1, 7-5 comeback beat a top seed in CCS play and than 1000 homes complete, our experience is Hansbrough, the Bells’ fifth coach win at No. 2 doubles after breaking didn’t bank on Wednesday’s crazy in four years. “Sacred Heart is a far Saratoga late in the third set. activity, which likely will go down unmatched. How can we help you? more talented team, but we wanted After the Falcons won at No. 1 as the most exciting and surprising it more.” doubles, Menlo bounced back to afternoon in CCS tennis history. Had Menlo not beaten Bellarmine, win at No. 3 doubles as Max Glenn “Today was a great day for prep 4-3, in a nonleague match at the end and Patrick Chase pulled out a 6-4, tennis,” said Shine. “I’ve been 408.350.4200 of the season, the Bells would have 5-7, 6-2 triumph to give the Knights around since 1980 and to see a Sa- www.demattei.com grabbed the No. 2 seed in the CCS a 3-1 advantage. cred Heart Prep and Saratoga not tournament and wouldn’t have met Saratoga again made it close going to NorCal is unbelievable. License # B-478455 Sacred Heart Prep until the finals. when Jeff Gast closed out Menlo The CCS is the strongest section in Sacred Heart won at No. 3 singles sophomore Daniel Hoffman at No. the state, if not the country.”■ Page 42 • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports

(18-8). Eric Andrews had three hits Prep roundup and four RBI for the Gators, who (continued from page 41) already have locked up a CCS Divi- hurdles (16.01) into a strong head- sion III berth by virtue of winning wind, added a victory in the 300 the league title. hurdles (47.58) and took second in the long jump (15-11). Boys golf Menlo-Atherton also picked up Menlo-Atherton was the lone lo- a victory in the triple jump from cal team qualifying for next week’s Stephanie Lee, who leaped a season CCS championships after the Bears best of 34-6 1/4. The Bears were finished third in the Region I tour- leading by only 12 points with three nament on Monday at Rancho Can- events remaining, but got victories ada West in Carmel Valley. in the 300 hurdles and 200 to seal Jake Hall Toy fired a 1-under-par the deal before grabbed a second in 70 to help the Bears finish with 374 the closing 1,600 relay. strokes and a comfortable 15-stroke In the boys’ meet, Menlo-Ather- advantage over fifth-place Mitty. ton finished third with 53 points. Jo- Only the top four teams advanced hann Holvick-Thomas won the pole to the CCS finals. vault at 12-6 and Dan Jenkins came M-A’s Jamie Walsh (74), Nick on strong at the finish to grab the Sako (76), Greg Sako (77) and Elliot 300 intermediate hurdles in 41.80 Hume (79) rounded out the Bears’ while finishing into a strong head- effort. wind. On Wednesday at the Region II

The top five finishers Wednesday tournament on the same course, Keith Peters qualified for the Central Coast Sec- both Sacred Heart Prep (397) and Menlo-Atherton’s 400 relay team of (L-R) Christina Dixon, Dominique Greene, Keianna Talton and Caprice Pow- tion semifinals, set for San Jose City Palo Alto (408) failed to finish ell ran 49.38 to win easily at the PAL Track and Field Championships on Wednesday at College of San Mateo. College on May 19. The CCS finals among the top four and did not ad- have been moved this season from vance. No. 2 Menlo both advanced, as ex- SJCC to Gilroy High and will be Sam Chavez of Woodside Prio- pected, to the PAL playoff finals on held on Thursday, May 24. ry, however, fired a 2-over 73 and Saturday at Burlingame High at 11 earned an individual berth into a.m. Baseball the CCS tournament as did Sacred The Bears Menlo (9-6, 17-9) will have to Heart Prep senior Michael McMa- (17-1) got four hope Wednesday’s 18-7 win over hon, who shot 76. goals from Half Moon Bay and a third-place Adrian Hol- finish in the PAL Bay Division will Gymnastics land and three be enough to garner the points need- With Miranda Der winning two each from Kate ed to earn an at-large berth into the individual titles and the all-around Fanelli and CCS playoffs. crown, Gunn captured the SCVAL Tenley Breen The section seeding meeting is North Division championships on in a 15-3 win this weekend, with the playoffs be- Wednesday at Gymtowne Gymnas- over No. 4 ginning next week. tics in San Bruno. The Titans next seed Gunn on The Knights ended what may will compete in the CCS champion- Tuesday on the Madi Shove have been a costly three-game los- ships May 17. Bears’ field. ing streak by pounding out 19 hits Der helped Gunn register 174.300 In the other semifinal, sophomore against the visitors. Menlo also re- points to edge runnerup Mercy-Bur- Madi Shove tallied five goals and ceived another solid pitching effort lingame (172.850) by winning the Allie Haynes added four as Menlo from senior Anthony Bouvier, who bars with a 9.900, floor exercise (15-6) outscored No. 3 Sacred Heart allowed only two earned runs in six with a 9.850 and all-around crown Prep, 17-12. innings. Junior Jack Mosbacher led with a 38.300. the Knights offensively with two Gunn’s Kaylyn Reyes was fifth Boys lacrosse doubles and four RBI. overall with a 36.850 score. Her best Second-seeded Menlo (14-4) ad- Menlo coach Craig Schoof be- individual effort produced a third vanced to the PAL title match on lieves his team is in excellent shape on the bars (9.700). Reyes’ sister, Saturday at Burlingame High (1 to reach the CCS playoffs for the Claire, was seventh with a 35.600 p.m.) with an 8-6 victory over visit- 19th time in the past 20 years. total. ing Menlo-Atherton on Wednesday. Sacred Heart Prep, meanwhile, Anders Pedersen led the Knights romped to a 15-1 victory over host Girls lacrosse with three goals. Menlo will face St. Lawrence to improve to 13-0 Top-seeded Menlo-Atherton and No. 1 seed Bellarmine in the finals. The Bells crushed Serra in the semi- finals, 9-1.

Softball Castilleja freshman Sammy Alba- nese pitched the Gators into the CCS Division III playoffs with a com- plete-game six-hitter to beat host Mercy-Burlingame on Wednesday. The victory gave Castilleja (9-1, 14- 7-1) the West Bay Athletic League championship while Mercy-Burlin- game finished second at 8-2. Albanese struck out a season-high 18 batters in addition to lacing two hits. A day earlier, Albanese pitched both ends of a doubleheader as Cas- tilleja swept Mercy-San Francisco, 6-0 and 10-0. Albanese struck out 15 in the opener and 10 in the night- cap. She contributed a double in the opener and had three hits and three RBI in the second game. Keith Peters In the PAL Ocean Division, Menlo-Atherton (8-6, 12-11) capped a winning season with an 8-2 win

at Menlo on Wednesday. Emily Keith Peters Menlo-Atherton’s Kim O’Donnell won the 100 hurdles in 16.01 and McPherson had two hits and two Menlo-Atherton’s Stephanie Lee added first-place points by winning the later added the 300 hurdles as the Bears won the PAL team title. RBI to pace the Bears.■ girls’ triple jump with a leap of 34-6 1/4. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, May 11, 2007 • Page 43 STANFORD HOSPITAL & CLINICS NURSES As we pause during National Nurses Week to recognize the efforts of our dedicated nurses, we are reminded We appreciate your commitment! that they deserve our appreciation not just this week but every single day of the year. In fact, their passion helped SHC nurses recently achieve Magnet status, nursing’s highest honor.

So, thank you SHC nurses for all that you do for our patients and your colleagues.

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To the nurses of Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, thank you. Your commitment, professionalism and expertise reach beyond the compassionate care that you consistently provide to children and expectant mothers. We appreciate your teamwork and vital contribution to our community.

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