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Page 2 • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Page 2 UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis School board looks for help with district turmoil
Board members Price, Tom screen potential investigators; a proposal to the board at a public 2 to hire a consultant to investigate to be selected Thursday, after the meeting Jan. 9. concerns that Superintendent Mary Weekly went to press. management representatives to join committee “It’s our desire to move along Frances Callan and her senior cabi- At a board meeting this week, by Alexandria Rocha quickly and effectively,” said net treat employees unfairly, among Price and Tom said they have been board member Gail Price, who other charges. receiving consultant recommenda- fter a slow start, the Palo Alto school board’s plan to hire an outside along with member Dana Tom will Four to six district administrators tions from community members consultant to investigate district-leadership troubles is picking up represent the school board on a will join Price, Tom and Assistant and former Palo Alto elected offi- A pace. seven- to nine-member committee Superintendent Scott Bowers in the cials. Tom said he has also gathered The two school-board members assigned to help screen potential candi- charged with selecting an outside group, officially called the Organi- input from school-board members dates have already assembled a list of 12 to 14 people who may be qualified investigator. zational Development Committee. in nearby cities. for the job. The final candidate, or team of candidates, is expected to present The school board decided Nov. The administrators were expected (continued on page 8)
OBITUARY Rabbi Sidney Akselrad dies at age 85 Memorial service Sunday for civil-rights activist by Don Kazak abbi Sidney Akselrad, who championed social justice R throughout his life, died peacefully at his Palo Alto home Tuesday night after battling can- cer and other illnesses for several years. He was 85. He served as senior rabbi at Congregation
Nicholas Jensen Beth Am in Los Altos Hills from 1962 to 1986, helping build the current synagogue and expand its congregation. He was courageous in speaking and acting for what he believed in, including marching with civil rights Tech talk leaders in Mississippi, his colleagues Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger gives a speech at the TechNet Innovation Summit at Stanford University on Wednesday. The annual recalled this week. gathering featured speakers from leading technology companies, including Microsoft Corporation Chairman Bill Gates, who spoke on the “He is honest and forthright and future of the industry. he sticks to his guns, but he is always gentle in expressing his views,” said Rabbi Janet Marder, senior rabbi at Beth Am. She spoke at the Torah reading on Rosh Hashanah, the Jew- third week, which proponents say “Trying to establish calendars, ish New Year, in September. Aksel- EDUCATION would better accommodate travel- like boundaries, is not the easiest rad was honored by being the first to ing families. The other proposal thing in the world,” Superintendent chant the blessing. ends the first semester — and high- Mary Frances Callan said. “He shows you respect even if School board struggles school finals — before winter break, After a controversy erupted in the you disagree with him. . . . He is su- which would ideally give busy teen- community when a former board ap- premely comfortable with himself, to end ‘calendar wars’ agers a vacation free of textbooks proved a February break called “ski and so he makes those around him and studying. week,” the district has proceeded comfortable, too,” she added. As ski-week debate fades, new controversy takes over At its meeting this week, the cautiously in developing its calendar Akselrad retired 20 years ago be- board was split 3-2 in favor of the this time around. Assistant Superin- cause of health problems but contin- by Alexandria Rocha calendar with a later summer start tendent Scott Bowers has solicited ued his presence as rabbi emeritus. he debate over Palo Alto’s school calendars has come down to an date. Members Gail Price and Dana feedback from the community and Near the end of his life, he wrote a issue deeply rooted in the community: student stress. Tom leaned toward the stress-reduc- held two community forums, albeit letter to his congregation. T The school board is currently weighing two calendar proposals for ing calendar. poorly attended, on the issue. The “I have been blessed more than I 2007-’08 and 2008-’09 that serve two significantly different purposes. The board will make its final vote One option would start school the last week in August rather than the Nov. 28. (continued (continued on page on page xx) 8) (continued on page 9) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • 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 and sit in the Knesset. How many Jocelyn Dong, Acting Managing Editor Compounding problems Allen Clapp, Carol Blitzer, Assistant Editors “The Hoover hover” (Weekly, Nov. Jews sit in the Hamas directorate? Keith Peters, Sports Editor Walter E. Wallis Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor 15) described the traffic problems Rebecca Wallace, Arts & Entertainment Editor at Hoover Elementary School. Its Waverley Street, Palo Alto Don Kazak, Senior Staff Writer point was to discuss the perceived Alexandria Rocha, Molly Tanenbaum, Becky Trout, Staff Writers effectiveness of the Charleston- Not buying it Norbert von der Groeben, Chief Photographer Arastradero Corridor Project. Jagjit Singh (Nov. 15) did a nice Nicholas Jensen, Staff Photographer Veronica Weber, Photo Intern But what struck me was the point job of playing back what Susan Na- Tyler Hanley, Assistant to the Editor & that Hoover’s traffic problems are than said in her talk at Stanford Uni- Online Editor Sue Dremann, Staff Writer, Special Sections Editor compounded by the fact that it’s an versity last week. He forgot to add Cammie Farmer, Calendar Editor alternative school and draws stu- that Nathan also claimed that Syria, Jeanne Aufmuth, Dale Bentson, Lynn Comeskey, Kit Davey, Tim Goode, Jack dents from throughout the district. Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah want to McKinnon, Susan Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, Parents, even those in the Hoover have peace with Israel. Contributors Dan Shilstone, Editorial Intern neighborhood, feel the need to drive Why did she make such a ridicu- Julie Park, Arts & Entertainment Intern their kids to school due to traffic- lous claim? Let’s get real — Nathan PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL DESIGN safety concerns. is an author interested in selling CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE Carol Hubenthal, Design Director Our school board has been asked books to people who are willing to Diane Haas, Sue Peck, Senior Designers; to expand the use of alternative BROADCAST LIVE ON KZSU, FM 90.1 Royd Hatta, Dana James, Paul Llewellyn, listen to her. CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT Charmaine Mirsky, Scott Peterson, Designers schools in our district, possibly I’m not buying it and I’m not buy- adding another language-immersion ing her book. ACCESS CHANNEL 26 PRODUCTION Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager program. This article provides one Greg Sterling Dorothy Hassett, Blanca Yoc, COUNCIL AGENDA HOTLINE: 329-2477 Sales & Production Coordinators important example of why that is a Lupin Lane, Atherton poor idea. ADVERTISING (TENTATIVE) AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING – COUNCIL Vern Ingraham, Advertising Manager At a time when we should be Double standard CHAMBERS Cathy Norfleet, Display Advertising Sales Asst. encouraging walking and biking, Jagjit Singh’s letter (Nov. 15) NOVEMBER 20, 2006 – 6:00 P.M. Tony Gay, Jasbir Gill, Janice Hoogner, Sandra Valdiosera, Display Advertising Sales we should not be introducing more made the same mistakes Susan Kathryn Brottem, Real Estate Advertising Sales “commuter” school programs that Nathan made in a recent talk at 1. Presentation of Proposed Modernization and Expansion Project for Joan Merritt, Real Estate Advertising Asst. increase traffic and decrease the Stanford Medical Center Nerissa Gaerlan, Evie Marquez, Irene Stanford and in her book. They criti- Schwartz, Classified Advertising Sales safety of our neighborhood schools. 2. Approval of Four Resolutions Fixing the Amount of the City’s cize the living conditions of the Arab Blanca Yoc, Classified Administrative Asst. Gretchen Reynolds Contribution under the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care citizens of Israel without recognizing ONLINE SERVICES Campana Drive, Palo Alto Act (PEMCHA) for Local 715, Service Employees International Union Lisa Van Dusen, Director of Palo Alto Online that it is mainly an economic situa- (SEIU); Local 1319, International Association of Firefighters (IAFF); Fire Shannon White, Assistant to Webmaster tion within a democratic country. Chief’s Association and Management and Professional Personnel BUSINESS Appreciation from Eshoo The Arab citizens of Israel have 3. 2nd Reading - Ordinance Deleting Chapter 18.43 (Community Iryna Buynytska, Business Manager I am deeply grateful to the people the right to vote, can be elected to Miriam Quehl, Manager of Payroll & Benefits Commercial) and Adding Portions of a New Chapter 18.16 of the 14th Congressional District the Knesset, have the protection of (Neighborhood, Community, and Service Commercial Districts) of Title Paula Mulugeta, Senior Accountant Elena Dineva, Judy Tran, Business Associates for your overwhelming support on the Israel judicial system (including 18 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (1st Reading Tina Karabats, Cathy Stringari, Doris Taylor, Nov. 7. 11/06/06, Passed 6-0, Cordell, Klein, Mossar not participating) Business Associates the Supreme Court), can attend It’s an honor to represent you in universities and can be employed. 4. 2nd Reading - Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Palo ADMINISTRATION Alto to Change the Zone Designation for 1525 Arastradero Road from Amy Renalds, Assistant to the Publisher & Congress and I will continue to do Some homes were destroyed be- the Open Space (OS) Zone Designation to the Public Facility (PF) Zone Promotions Director; everything I can to provide you, my cause they were illegal. Rachel Palmer, Promotions & Online Assistant Designation (1st Reading 11/06/06, Passed 6-3, Cordell, Drekmeier, Janice Covolo, Receptionist; Ruben Espinoza, constituents, with the representation Singh refers to the situation of the Kishimoto no) Jorge Vera, Couriers you deserve and can be proud of. Arab citizens of Israel as apartheid, 5. Approval of a Resolution Authoring the City of Palo Alto to File a EMBARCADERO PUBLISHING CO. Anna G. Eshoo which is the wrong terminology used Water Recycling Facilities Planning Grant Application in the Amount of William S. Johnson, President Member of Congress for anti-Israel propaganda. To use $75,000 with the State Water Resources Control Board Michael I. Naar, Vice President & CFO; Walter Kupiec, Vice President, Sales & Marketing; Emerson Street, Palo Alto that term for Israel is an insult to 6. Approval of a Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for Frank A. Bravo, Director, Computer Operations the suffering of the black people of Designated City Officers and Employees as Required by the Political & Webmaster Reform Act and Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission Connie Jo Cotton, Major Accounts Sales Missing examples Africa during the true apartheid. Manager; Bob Lampkin, Director, Circulation I assume it was lack of space These critics of Israel ignore the and Repealing Resolution No. 8476 & Mailing Services; Alicia Santillan, Circulation 7. Approval of a Resolution Adopting the San Francisco Bay Area Assistant; Chris Planessi, Joel Pratt, Chip that led Jagjit Singh (Nov. 15) to fail fact that one million Jews were Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Poedjosoedarmo, Computer System Associates to follow up his description of the persecuted and forced to leave the 8. 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Page 4 • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Upfront Every 44 minutes the sun Council policy proposal: provides enough energy to No gifts, period satisfy the entire world's Officials debate the power of a cup of coffee, other gratuities energy requirements from those seeking to do business with the city
by Becky Trout a few tweaks. Systems executive. Barton has ac- for a year. xperience as a judge has giv- As proposed, the policy states cepted tickets to a Stanford football en Councilwoman LaDoris that “it is contrary to the City of game. ECordell a clear-cut stance on Palo Alto’s ethical standards for Currently, city employees are gifts: Just say no, always. any Council Member to accept prohibited from receiving gifts, “It’s essential we stake out the gifts or gratuities from any indi- Harrison said. Most gifts are sent high ground to avoid even the ap- vidual, business, or organization back, except those that are perish- pearance of impropriety,” Cordell doing business, or seeking to do able, which are shared between said Tuesday. business, with the City or who is many employees after remov- Councilman Jack Morton said seeking permits or other entitle- ing the identity of the donor, she he’s equally certain that accepting ments from the City.” said. a plant, a cup of coffee or other In accord with the California Fair The issue is not that any council small gift from a constituent isn't Political Practices Commission, member can be bought with a cup wrong. elected officials must report gifts of coffee, Cordell said. “It doesn’t strike me that any worth more than $50 and recuse Rather, it is possible, even sub- member of this council is going themselves from any issues involv- consciously, for the recipient to to be bribed by a cup of coffee,” ing an individual or business who have a more favorable impression Morton said. has given them more than $360 of the gift giver, Cordell said. In ad- And Councilman John Barton, worth of gifts. dition, it looks bad. Look for also a member of the committee Cordell initiated the current gift “Once we become council mem- Huge that considered a gifts policy this discussion, but it has been a hot bers, I believe we become very dif- week, is perched on the “razor’s topic for several years. Following ferent people,” Cordell said. “Our edge” on the issue. a “robust discussion” in 2003, the standards have to be much, much Savings on “It’s very important not to find council decided against adopting higher.” yourself in a ‘gotcha’ situation a more stringent policy, Assistant “(Cordell is) implying that we’ve where a cup of coffee becomes a City Manager Emily Harrison been a hotbed of immorality,” Mor- Thanksgiving Turkeys headline,” Barton said, pointing said. ton said. He said he resents the im- and more in today’s out the problems that could be “It was very difficult. Both sides plication that accepting gifts is an caused by an irresponsible news- were equally persuasive,” she said. immoral action. Safeway insert! paper reporter. More recently, council members Being a council member is very Barton was particularly con- who accepted tickets to events have different than serving as a judge or cerned about being able to enjoy sparked public discussion. being a doctor wooed by drug com- dinner with his sister, whose hus- In 2003 and 2004, Councilman panies, Morton said. band works for Roche, a Palo Alto Bern Beecham attended Stanford The council is expected to dis- company. sporting events using tickets he was cuss the gift policy in late January The four-member Policy and given. Mayor Judy Kleinberg has or early February, Harrison said. ■ Services Committee voted 3-1, received ballet tickets and a free Staff Writer Becky Trout can with Morton opposed, to send the dinner from a developer and base- be e-mailed at btrout@paweekly. gift policy to the full council with ball tickets from a Varian Medical com. City to pay at least $275,000 for Briones House lawsuit Demolition hearing for historic residence to go forward louie bellson + Jazz masters by Sue Dremann structures in the downtown area. ing fees and court costs within a he California State Court of The Briones house is not located week. + geqrge gershwin Appeals has signed a final downtown, the court noted. As to razing the house, if the city T decision on the Juana Briones Juana Briones Heritage Founda- denies the couple’s demolition per- + cole pOrter House lawsuit, opening the door for tion Co-president Gail Woolley said mit, they could return to court, he possible demolition of the 19th-cen- the group, which has been fight- said. = jazz tury adobe residence located above ing to preserve the historic adobe, Even if the home were not demol- Foothill Expressway and Arastrade- would ask the city’s Historic Re- ished, the court’s ruling means the ro Road. sources Board to delay demolition house could remain in disrepair in With Carl Saunders (trumpet) ä Sam Most (flutes) ä Pete Yellin (saxes) The decision was signed Tuesday for a year. perpetuity. and requires the City of Palo Alto to “The position of the foundation “It’s a stalemate at best for the Bob Florence (piano) ä Jeff Chambers (bass) ä Kenny Washington (vocals) pay the property owners, Jaim Nul- is that that house is a significant city,” Mitchell said. man and Avelyn Welczer, $275,000 architectural and archeological re- Scott Pinsky, an attorney hired by SatURDay ä NOveMbeR 25 ä 7:30 P.M. in court costs and attorney’s fees, source,” she said. the city, said the case will now be along with additional sums related A thorough archaeological as- referred back to the lower trial court Cañada College Main Theatre to the City’s appeal that are to be sessment of the property, which is for remaining procedures, which 4200 Farm Hill (exit Farm Hill from Highway 280), Redwood City determined. believed to contain artifacts relat- should take at most 30 days. Produced and Hosted by Dr. Herb Wong The court’s decision also forces ed to Juana Briones, a pioneering Woolley, meanwhile, is hopeful the City of Palo Alto to grant a de- rancher and healer, should be done someone will step forward to pur- Presented by Palo Alto Jazz Alliance and Palo Alto Adult School molition hearing to Nulman and prior to demolition, she added. chase the Briones property, which Cosponsored by KCSM FM 91.1 and KCSM TV Welczer. Woolley hopes an arrangement she termed a loss for the commu- Tickets: $35 General, $30 PAJA Member, $20 Student In its ruling, the appeals court can be reached with the property nity. Prior to being damaged, the found the city’s preservation agree- owners, whom she said may not house was toured by local school- ä Peninsula Music & Repair, 4333 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 650/948-5000, ment with the couple was vague. In be planning to live on the Briones children who learned about the cash or check only addition, the four-year requirement property. area’s history. ä At door only day of event after 6:45 p.m., cash or check compelling the couple to repair and Nulman and Welczer’s attorney, This week’s court signing follows restore the building had expired. H. Kent Mitchell, said his clients a Sept. 12 decision, which the city INFORMATION: 650/345-9543 ä [email protected] ä wwwpaadultschool.org/concerts The city’s municipal code, which would not speak openly about the did not appeal. ■ Proceeds to the Education Fund of Palo Alto Jazz Alliance, a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Corporation was the procedural model for pre- case until the court process is over. Staff Writer Sue Dremann can This space donated as community service by the Palo Alto Weekly serving historic structures in the Mitchell will be filing an applica- be e-mailed at sdremann@paweek- city at the time, was limited to tion with the court for the remain- ly.com. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Page 5 Upfront News Digest Patricia Dunn pleads not guilty in HP case Former Hewlett-Packard Board of Directors Chairwoman Patricia Dunn pleaded not guilty Wednesday to four felony charges in connec- tion with the HP telephone “pretexting” scandal. Dunn appeared briefly in a San Jose courtroom to enter her plea. Neither she nor her attorney responded to questions from reporters fol- lowing the hearing. Dunn, 53, is one of five defendants charged by the California attorney general’s office in connection with the scandal, in which private inves- tigators obtained the personal phone records of its board members and several journalists in an effort to determine who was leaking information about the company to the media.. In addition to Dunn, former HP attorney Kevin Hunsaker, 41, and private investigators Ronald Delia, 56, Matthew Depante, 26, and Bryan Wagner, 29, also have been charged. All of the defendants have pleaded not guilty to the charges. The private investigators used a tactic known as pretexting, in which individuals falsely portray themselves as the owner of a particular phone number and use personal information about the owner, such as the last four digits of a Social Security number, to obtain the records of that phone number. The attorneys for all five defendants are scheduled to return to court on Friday for a scheduling hearing. ■ —Bay City News Service Palo Alto police to start student academy The Palo Alto Police Department will start an academy for high-school students, hoping to acquaint them with law enforcement in their com- Energy & Environment Public Lecture Series munity. Stanford University The first student academy will start Feb. 7 and will be held Wednes- days from 4 to 6 p.m. with graduation scheduled for May 3. Interested students may go to www.papd.org to download an application. High-school students are eligible to enroll in the academy if they have no felony convictions, no misdemeanor convictions in the last year, a 2.0 or higher grade-point average, acceptable school attendance, one letter of recommendation and parental consent. ■ —Don Kazak Lytton Gardens affiliates with Episcopal Homes The Lytton Gardens senior housing community in Palo Alto is now affiliated with the larger Episcopal Homes Foundation, the two agencies have announced. But Lytton Gardens will remain a separate nonprofit corporation, CEO Gery Yearout said. “We’ll always be Lytton Gardens,” she said. “Our affiliation with a progressive organization such as Episcopal Homes will help ensure a secure future for Lytton Gardens and its residents, as well as a continued, important role for Lytton Gardens in the Palo Alto community.” Lytton Gardens has independent-living facilities with 380 residents, an assisted-living facility with 52 residents and a 145-bed skilled nurs- ing facility. Episcopal Homes operates senior communities in San Francisco, Oak- land, Santa Rosa, Pacific Grove and Los Gatos, along with affordable senior communities in San Francisco and Oakland. ■ —Don Kazak Sentencing delayed for ex-Woodside coach The rate and magnitude of China’s emergence in the The sentencing of a former Woodside High School girls’ basketball coach who pleaded no contest to charges of child molestation was post- 21st century as a world power is unprecedented. Join poned Wednesday in San Mateo County Superior Court to allow time us for a series of lectures that examines the global to review an additional psychiatric evaluation, according to a probation report received by the court. implications of China’s rapid growth, and looks at Guy Hayman, 43, accepted a plea deal with the San Mateo County how China is changing, and how China is changing district attorney’s office on Aug. 29 and will be sentenced in January on three felony counts of committing lewd acts upon a 14- or 15-year-old the world. child, as well as 41 counts of misdemeanor annoyance or molestation of a child, according to San Mateo County Chief Deputy District Attorney Photo by Alan Thomas Photo OPENING LECTURE “If the 20th was the American century, Steve Wagstaffe. Keynote Speaker then the 21st belongs to China. It’s As part of the plea bargain, Hayman is due to receive a maximum that simple, Ted C. Fishman says, and sentence of three years in state prison, according to Wagstaffe. Ted C. Fishman anyone who doubts it should take his The charges against Hayman go back as far as Nov. 1, 2003. Hayman allegedly fondled the girl multiple times. He was also accused of mas- author of China, Inc. whirlwind tour of the world’s fastest- turbating in front of her, often while she was in the shower, the district December 4, 2006 developing economy.” attorney’s office reported. 7:00 p.m. William Grimes, New York Times According to Wagstaffe, Hayman’s alleged crimes do not involve any Memorial Auditorium Lecture is free and open to the public. of the girls on the varsity basketball team he coached at Woodside High After 4:00p.m. parking at metered School. Stanford University ■ spaces is free, and ‘A’ and ‘C’ lots He is scheduled for sentencing on Jan. 10 at 8:45 a.m. —Bay City News Service are open to the public. 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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Page 7 Upfront
48 principals, assistant principals Tom said that was part of the plan, Management and office coordinators, submitted but members didn’t want to pursue (continued from page 3) a document to Callan that accuses people with only business experi- her and her three-member senior ence. Although the full committee will cabinet of unfair employee treat- Price said the board was original- meet for the first time next week, ment. The team expressed issues ly going to conduct interviews with Price and Tom have already made with trust, preferential treatment candidates at closed board meet- The Bowman program builds initial phone calls to the potential and compensation and benefits. ings, but the district’s attorney, Lou confidence, creativity and candidates. The document, leaked to the Lozano, said the process should be Board President Mandy Lowell Weekly, shocked the community, done together with management- academic excellence. was concerned that Price and Tom which a year ago had shown wide team representatives. were moving forward without the support for the district by approv- Tom said the committee’s inves- Lower School - GradesK-5 rest of the committee. ing an annual parcel tax to pay for tigator-interview process will not “If we extend the process, we salaries. For some, however, the be open to the public. He also said Middle School - Grades6-8 will defeat ourselves,” Price said. document confirmed underlying the cost of an outside consultant has “It’s important to move ahead.” concerns that all was not well in a not been discussed. Individualized, self-directed program “The key is that Gail and I have district that boasts “excellence by In the document sent to Callan in created a plan to proceed. Part of design.” September, the management team that is meeting with the committee, On Nov. 2 the board decided to wrote that “there is a lack of trust Rich international & cultural studies but now we’re in the implementa- form the committee of adminis- and productive communication be- tion phase,” Tom said. trators and board members. The tween (the management team) and Proven, Montessori approach Price said Bowers has not been committee plans to look for consul- the superintendent and her senior involved so far because of his po- tants with backgrounds in human cabinet.” State-of-the-art facility sition on Callan’s senior cabinet, resources, organizational develop- The document cites “trust,” “pro- which has been accused of contrib- ment, education and the law who fessional environment and prac- Low student-teacher ratio uting to alleged unfair working con- have worked in schools, city gov- tices,” and “salary and benefits” as ditions. Associate superintendents ernment or nonprofits. The ideal the team’s three priorities. Under Marilyn Cook and Jerry Matranga candidate would also have experi- “trust,” which is the first priority www.bowmanschool.org are also on the senior cabinet. ence in confidential and impartial listed, the document lists “incon- 4000 Terman Drive l Palo Alto, CA l Tel: 650-813-9131 Price assured the rest of the board investigations. sistency of practice,” “preferential that all committee members will Tom said the committee will ex- treatment” and “absence of clear have an opportunity to share their clude applicants who have any “real communication” as the significant candidate recommendations at next or perceived” conflict of interests issues. week’s meeting. and those who have a significant It remains unclear how many “As soon as we can, we want to former association with the district, members of the management team share all of this with them,” she superintendent or senior cabinet agreed with the document’s state- said. members. ments. ■ Meet Ten weeks ago, major leadership Board Vice President Camille Staff Writer Alexandria Rocha can concerns struck the Palo Alto Uni- Townsend encouraged committee be e-mailed at arocha@paweekly. fied School District. The district’s members to also look at consul- com. Jeanne. management team, consisting of tants with business backgrounds.
Calendar president of the Palo Alto Educators nity, however, that is disgruntled (continued from page 3) Association. over what they say is a shrinking Sabbag also added that, while summer. This school year started district’s calendar committee held some people say the calendar could Aug. 21, earlier than ever before in public meetings, and the board has be a way to “get a handle” on student the district’s history. discussed the topic at its sessions stress, he’s not convinced it is. Proponents of a later start date Jeanne Barrett is a Trust Officer at Borel multiple times. “We’re talking about teacher have said August, rather than June, Private Bank. With 28 years of experience in As part of its negotiations process stress, too,” he said. “Teacher stress is the time when families hold re- the field, she knows banking and she knows with its two employee unions, the translates into student stress, and unions and traveling is at its peak. district approves a calendar every that’s an important thing to keep an In a Solomon-like proposal, her clients. A lifelong sailor, Jeanne can often two years. Ski week was imple- eye on.” Mitchell suggested testing out both be found out on the Bay, mainsheet in hand, mented for the 2005-’06 and current Bowers said most other high calendars, one year each. “It could weather eye on the horizon. You can reach her year and was also billed as a stress- schools in the area end finals before be disruptive, but we could end the reducing calendar. winter break. He was concerned, calendar wars for good.” Union directly by calling 650.378.3634 or sending an Parents, however, saw it different- however, about creating a different requirements, however, hold that e-mail to [email protected] — ask her about ly, as many said they had difficulty kind of stress by adding the pres- school schedules must be negotiated a charitable remainder trust, or about the time finding childcare or taking addition- sure of finals onto the many other in two-year blocks. she spotted a tufted puffin off the Farallones. al time off during ski week. activities that occur before the holi- The board will vote on the cal- “The ski-week option failed, but days, such as college-application endar at its 7 p.m. Nov. 28 meet- the test worked. Families lived deadlines. ing in the district’s board room, 25 Banking – we take it personally. through the calendar. It was dead But Bowers also said the winter Churchill Ave. ■ on arrival. There was an 80 percent sports season begins in January, Staff Writer Alexandria Ro- disapproval rate,” said board mem- which often collides with finals cha can be e-mailed at arocha@ • Personal & Business Banking ber Barb Mitchell. when held after break. paweekly.com. • Commercial Loans The district’s eight-member cal- He said more research needs to • Residential Mortgages endar committee, consisting of four be done on the issue and suggested teachers, two classified staff mem- developing a committee when the • Trust & Investment Management bers and two district administra- 2008-’09 and 2009-’10 discussion tors, developed a calendar proposal begins. for the next two years with first-se- Complicating matters, the Gunn mester finals ending before winter and Palo Alto high-school student The Public Agenda break. After the community forums, councils have varying opinions on the committee created a second cal- the calendar. Gunn students pre- PALO ALTO CITY endar that pushed the school start ferred the stress-reducing calendar, COUNCIL . . . The council date back a week and moved high- while Paly students supported the plans to discuss expansion school finals after winter break. later start date. plans at Stanford Medical Borel Private Bank & Trust Company The teachers’ union — which “Going to Gunn and being in a Center at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough, LLC includes staff from kindergarten stressful environment all the time, it will consider an appeal of Sand Hill Advisors, Inc. through 12th grade — voted on the it’s really hard to go on a two-week a project at 195 Page Mill BOSTON PRIVATE Wealth Management Group calendars last month, and 60 percent vacation and then come back to fi- Road and an appeal regard- overall supported the calendar with nals. It’s really hard to relax on va- ing 610 California Ave. The 345 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022 a later start date. The high-school cation. Students feel guilty if they meeting will be held Monday, 650.917.4600 | www.borel.com teachers, however, favored ending don’t study,” said Molly Kawahata, Nov. 20 in the Council Cham- Offices in San Mateo, Palo Alto, San Francisco & Los Altos Member FDIC finals before winter break. one of two student representatives bers at City Hall (250 Hamilton “This is not an easy thing to get on the Board of Education. Ave.). a handle on,” said Steve Sabbag, There is a faction of the commu- Page 8 • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Upfront Akselrad (continued from page 3) can say,” he wrote. “There are some people who are blessed and know it. I know it. No one need weep for me. A Guide to the Spiritual Community I thank all of you for your kindness and warm friendship. I have appre- Los Altos ciated all your messages.” Grace Lutheran Akselrad grew up in Pittsburgh, Church Pa., and was a 1947 graduate of He- Lutheran ELCA brew Union College. Church Pastor David K. Bonde He held student pulpits in West -ELCA- Outreach Pastor Virginia, Mississippi and Ohio and 3149 Waverly St., Palo Alto Gary Berkland sat on the Mississippi Interracial 650-494-1212 9:00 am Worship Commission. 10:30 am Education He was assistant rabbi at Temple 8:00 AM - Worship Service Nursery Care Provided Beth El in Detroit in the late 1940s 10:30 AM - Worship Service Alpha Courses and early 1950s before moving to Berkeley in 1952 to serve as spiri- Child Care Available 650-948-3012 Pastor Matt Smuts 460 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos tual leader at Congregation Beth El, www.losaltoslutheran.org where he worked for 10 years. Dur- ing that time, he was the president of the East Bay Board of Rabbis FIRST CONGREGATIONAL and in 1960 was co-chairman of the CHURCH UCC Bay Area Committee for Freedom 1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto • (650) 856-6662 www.fccpa.org Sunday To include Riders, joining Martin Luther King Sunday Worship and Church School at 10:00am Mornings for your Church in Jr. and other civil rights leaders in Spiritual Health Inspirations Mississippi marches. He also met This week: Thanksgiving Sunday Meditation 9:15-9:45am with then-Attorney General Robert and Pilgrim Worship Service 10-11am Please call F. Kennedy to discuss racial integra- Giving Tree and Nursery School Bake Sale Non-denominational Blanca Yoc and Inclusive Spirituality. at 650-326-8210 tion and later spoke out against the Thursdays 7-8pm war in Vietnam. David Howell, preaching Meditation & ext. 221 Akselrad moved to the Peninsula Self-Development or e-mail in 1962 to join Congregation Beth [email protected] God Is Still Speaking! Pathways to Self Healing Am. He was also an active member 4153A El Camino Way of the Palo Alto Rotary for 45 years Palo Alto (650) 424-1118 and was a founding board member ’ www.psh.org of the Opportunities Industrializa- tion Center West, a job-training First Baptist Church program for those in need in Menlo Of Menlo Park Park. He also served as the president of the Palo Alto Ministerial Asso- “A small Church with a big HEART” ciation. Worship celebration 11:00 Sunday O A L He is survived by his wife of 53 Sunday School and Bible Study 9:30 L T A O years, Marge Rosenberg Akselrad P Sound Biblical Teaching, Drama, Music, Retreats • • of Palo Alto; four children, Audrey Children’s Ministry, Home of New Beginnings Preschool A Akselrad Smith, Deena Akselrad DV (650) 323 8544 CH Shi, Rabbi Sanford Akselrad and R E
1100 Middle Ave@Arbor (near Safeway) U Lisa Akselrad; two sisters, Sylvia N and Ann; numerous nieces and www.firstbaptist.com T H I C nephews; and six grandchildren. S T A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at Congre- gation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero The Thomas Merton Center Road, Los Altos Hills. Memorial contributions may be sent to Beth of Palo Alto Am marked for the Israeli Emergen- cy Relief Fund or the Rabbi Sidney Encouraging spiritual development through education, Stanford Memorial Church Akselrad Lecture Fund for Social spiritual practice and social action. Celebrate Catholic liturgy with a progressive, lay-led University Public Worship Justice. ■ community every Sunday at 8:45 a.m. Christian Ecumenical Service with Communion Senior Staff Writer Don Ka- All are welcome zak can be e-mailed at dkazak@ St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, Sunday, November 19, 10:00 a.m. paweekly.com. 751 Waverley Street (at Homer), Palo Alto “The Limits of Language” http://www.thomasmerton.org The Rev. Joanne Sanders Associate Dean for Religious Life MEMORIAL SERVICES All are welcome. Music featuring guest organist Jessie Jewitt and the Stanford First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto Information: Memorial Church Choir, under the direction of Gregory Wait 650-723-1762 (PCUSA) http://religiouslife.stanford.edu re you seeking a spiritual home, a place of welcome Rabbi Sidney Akselrad, a A longtime member of the Palo and acceptance? Are you wanting theological study Alto community, died Nov. 14. where you are free to ask honest questions? Are you A memorial service will be held looking for a community of faith where you can be em- Find Your Spiritual Home Sunday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. at powered to work for justice, peace and the common good y Congregation Beth Am, 26790 of all? UNIT PA L O A LT O Arastradero Road, Los Altos Come check us out! Maybe you will fi nd the connections Hills. Memorial donations may and commitments you believe Christ’s church should - Realize the abundant potential of your life. be made to Congregation Beth embrace and embody. - Recognize the divinity in yourself and others. Am. Please note the “Israel 8:30 A.M. - Worship in the round - Welcome to Life, Love and God. Welcome to Unity. Emergency Relief fun” or the 9:30 A.M. - Children & Adult Education “Rabbi Sidney Akselrad Lecture Services Sunday at 8:45 and 11 a.m. Fund for Social Justice” on the 11:00 A.M. - Worship Childcare and youth programs available. memo line. Childcare provided at all services 3391 Middlefi eld Rd., Palo Alto; 650-494-7222 1140 Cowper Street 650-325-5659 www.fprespa.org www.UnityPaloAlto.org.
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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Page 11 ArtsA weekly guide to music, & theater, art,Entertainment movies and more, edited by Rebecca Wallace Seeking No agenda here: Local artist captures serene images in her painted photos beautyby Rebecca Wallace
ome art you just absorb. on exhibit at Modernbook Gallery in When the artist wields no irony Palo Alto, she seeks to capture and cre- or dark message, viewers can sim- ate what she finds beautiful.
S CarnochanBrigitte ply breathe in intense violets and scar- She has also traveled to many far-flung lets, peaceful pastels, and curves travers- countries — Pakistan, China, Latvia and ing fields of shadow and light. Cuba among them — where life can be a Brigitte Carnochan has clearly en- struggle. But here, too, she brings home rolled in this school of art. With her serene images, photographing the open hand-painted gelatin silver photos of young faces of girls for other photo se- flowers, fruit and human figures now ries.
Top right: “Two Pears” glow un- der the painterly hand of Brigitte Carnochan, who photographed them in black- and-white and then added color with oil paint. Right: Carno- chan in one of the neatly orga- nized rooms of her Portola Val- ley home studio. Norbert von der Groeben
Page 12 • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Below: Carnochan’s “Bowl of Cherries”
Right: Carno- chan’s painted photo “Clematis” is on exhibit at
Modernbook Gal- CarnochanBrigitte lery, and also crowns the cover of her new book. Below: “Massed Sunflowers”
Paired photos often show the relationship between
human and natural Bri Brigitte CarnochanBrigitte beauty. The pink petals Carnochan gitte of “Tulip Magnolia II” (below right) mirror a ballerina’s floaty skirt in “Tutu” (below). Brigitte CarnochanBrigitte
“In every continent in the world there’s something terrible going on, but people . . . cherish beauty under the most arduous and impoverished situ- ations. In Africa, they make beads or the women decorate their hair,” she says in her Portola Valley home studio. “There’s enough ugliness in the world already,” she adds. “I don’t feel
Brigitte CarnochanBrigitte that I need to record everything in the world.” Carnochan’s work bucks a current trend in photography toward gritty realism, said Bryan Yedinak, who co-owns Modernbook with Mark Pinsu- kanjana. Many photographers are taken with the harsh images of everyday life. But he and Pinsukanjana are drawn to Carnochan’s simpler style, which he calls warm and inviting, and likens to such Old Masters as Rembrandt. (continued on next page)
Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Page 13 Arts & Entertainment
Hong Kong Yesterday,” a collection bold crown. each other,” Carnochan says, hold- Carnochan rarely uses digital Brigitte Carnochan of nostalgic photos taken by South Carnochan’s still lifes also often ing the book reverently in her stu- cameras, favoring film and her (continued from previous page) Bay photographer Ho in the in the create contrast by pairing flowers dio. darkroom. She then paints right on “We’ve become this gallery that 1950s and ‘60s. The two are the with fruit: In “Peaches and Grapes,” The ample workspace includes the prints, using rolls of cotton and sells pretty pictures,” he said, laugh- gallery’s best-selling artists, Yedi- rosy sliced peaches keep company a two-room studio and a well-ap- hand-made Q-tips for brushes. ing. “I’ve stopped apologizing for nak said. with delicate white-lavender blos- pointed garage darkroom. Every- She enjoys the freedom to paint that. That’s what we like.” The gallery owners hope to start soms and glassy grapes. thing has its place, from the plastic in whatever color strikes her fancy, Along with hosting the current publishing a book or two a year, put- The book format also allowed aprons hanging on the darkroom regardless of the subject’s original Carnochan exhibit, Modernbook ting out a limited number of copies Carnochan to pair certain plates on door to the oil paint tubes curled in hues. Even hair and flesh tones can also recently published “Bella Figu- and selling them in the gallery and facing pages, to show the relation- clear plastic cups. Even Muggs, the spark experimentation; in one photo ra,” a book of the works she creates through ads in photography maga- ship between human and natural family yellow Labrador retriever, of a nude, Carnochan blended dark by adding oil paint to her black-and- zines, rather than on a broader scale. beauty. poses neatly on the floor to have his orange highlights into the model’s white photos. It has 75 color plates; This way, Yedinak said, the books For example, the pink petals of tummy rubbed. dark hair, creating a balmy glow. several of the photos are in the ex- will be seen as “precious things.” “Tulip Magnolia II” mirror a balleri- Art is now nearly a full-time job National Geographic photogra- hibit as well. On the cover of “Bella Figura” is na’s floaty skirt in “Tutu.” Also, the for Carnochan, besides the weekly pher Sam Abell, a friend of Carno- Publishing is a new arena for the “Clematis,” a painted photo with in- stems of “Three Poppies” reflect the class she teaches at Stanford Con- chan’s, praises her painter’s eye and gallery owners, and “Bella Figura” viting contrast: Delicate green leaves long, lithe spine of the seated nude tinuing Studies. But it all began with close connection to her work. Her is one of their first books. It came grow from a sunshine-colored vase, in “Back and Toes.” one photography course at Foothill intimate knowledge of her plants out in July together with “Fan Ho: with purple petals making a sharp, “The flowers and nudes speak to College in 1990, under the guidance adds to the photos’ quiet resonance, of teacher Steve Kiser. he wrote in the afterword for “Bella Carnochan, who holds a master’s Figura.” degree in 18th-century English lit- “Brigitte sows the seeds that grow erature, was working as associate the plants that produce the flowers COLE PORTER MEETS MOLIÈRE IN THIS director for external affairs at the that become the photographs that Institute for International Studies at are painted into existence,” he said. SPARKLING JAZZ AGE COMEDY FOR THE HOLIDAYS Stanford University. First the Foot- “It is work by hand and always an hill class darkroom caught her fan- act of art.” ■ cy. Then someone in her class began painting photos, and Carnochan was captivated. What: Exhibit of painted In 1993, her painted photo “Nude photographs by Brigitte Car- THE LEA RNED LA DIES V” won first prize in the Palo Alto nochan, with her new book, Weekly’s annual photo contest. Car- “Bella Figura,” also for sale in nochan credits that win as kicking the gallery off her art career; it led to a local gal- Where: Modernbook Gallery, ofPA R K A VENU E lery exhibit, and the ball was rolling. 494 University Ave., Palo Alto She has had many shows and sold When: The exhibit goes calendars of her work since then. through Dec. 31. Gallery hours By “So much of what happens in one’s are Sunday through Thursday DavidGrimm career is just chance,” she says. from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Translated and freelyadapted from M olière’s Les Fem m es savantes Although Carnochan travels Fridays and Saturdays from 11 widely to capture her black-and- to 10. W EST COAST PREM IERE white photographs of girls, much Cost: The exhibit is free; cop- of her inspiration for her painted ies of the book are $65. Am idstthe artdeco splendorofColePorter’sNewYork,M olière’sbrilliantfarce getsa photos comes from right outside her Info: Call 650-327-6325 or go hilarious joltofcham pagne witand jazz age dazzle.Inthisenormouslycleversatireof studio window. There she grows the to www.modernbook.com. upper-crustextravagance,w ho know s w hetherreason,greed,ortrue love w illprevail? flowers she brings inside for photo sessions. Inside, she’ll pull down a back- About the cover: “A real comic gift…delicious!” Variety drop or perhaps just shoot the flow- Brigitte Carnochan holds her ers in a white alcove. She uses natu- beloved view camera in her ral light for still lifes and studio light Portola Valley studio. Pho- Novem ber29–Decem ber23,2006 for her nudes (models are typically tograph by Norbert von der her friends, and their faces are not Groeben. 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As the romantic lead Aline, Aumna Iqbal, center, is observed by Geoff Schaeffer as the Sorcerer and David Lapham as Dr. Daly in “The Sorcerer.” Fitting for the production’s Bollywood theme, this photo was taken at Shiva’s Indian Restaurant in Mountain View. formers are sometimes Operetta, Bollywood-style in shadow Delightful dances and beautiful voices enhance in key mo- ments. Mu- Savoyards’ creative version of “The Sorcerer” sic director by Jeanie Forte Jeremy Er- man gets a very capable sound from e on the Midpeninsula are first person one sees on waking. both the orchestra and the ensemble, blessed. Of course the potion works in di- but if the company had a few more W We enjoy a tremendous sastrous ways, mismatching couples resources, they might also invest in variety of theatrical troupes with ev- and even challenging the pure love a miking system to help voices rise ery stripe and genre of theater rep- of Alexis and Aline. It takes a ma- above the orchestra. 28TH ANNUAL resented, from professional houses jor leap of love and faith to set it all Where this production really to educational programs. Many of right and send the Satanic Sorcerer shines is in the dancing, with abso- 2007 TALL TREE AWARDS these companies have been around packing. While it’s basically a silly lutely delightful choreography by for decades. plot, the story has deeper themes Ishika Seth that is at once authentic • CALL FOR NOMINATIONS• One is the Stanford Savoyards, and even political metaphors, and and parodic. In several ensemble combining campus and community the humor is decidedly adult. Too numbers one feels transported into a THE PALO ALTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE efforts to present Gilbert and Sul- many people mistake G&S for Bollywood video, in the best way. AND THE PALO ALTO WEEKLY livan operettas in Dinkelspiel Au- child’s play when it’s really intended Director David Euresti has done a are proud to announce the 28th annual ditorium on the Stanford University for a mature audience. good job bringing all these elements Tall Tree awards, presented in four campus twice a year. Still going The strengths include the local together, working with an amateur categories, recognizing exceptional strong after more than 30 years, this talent who turns out for the chance company to deliver a creative pro- civic contributions and service to the stalwart amateur group caters to the to sing G&S. Erman and Iqbal have duction that amuses and entertains. Palo Alto community. Current elected seemingly bottomless appetite of lovely, lyrical voices, crystal clear The company’s staying power is no officials are not eligible. loyal “G&S” fans and has a great and pleasant. Erman soars in the mystery, given the timeless material deal of fun in the process. beautiful “Love feeds on many and the supply of fine talent. ■ • OUTSTANDING CITIZEN/VOLUNTEER The Savoyards’ latest offering, a kinds of food” in Act One, and their • OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL Bollywood-ized rendition of “The duets are definite highlights. What: “The Sorcerer,” an • OUTSTANDING BUSINESS Sorcerer,” shows the strengths of Other standouts include Paul operetta by W.S. Gilbert and • OUTSTANDING NON-PROFIT the troupe and provides an enjoy- Melville as Sir Mahadesh and Jenn Arthur Sullivan, presented by able evening’s entertainment. Wheelwright as Lady Balrampur, the Stanford Savoyards Nomination forms are available online Setting “The Sorcerer” in Victo- whose comic duet “Welcome joy!” Where: Dinkelspiel Audito- at www.paloaltochamber.com rian India is truly inspired silliness is indeed a joy. Alejandra Martinez rium, Stanford University or at the Palo Alto Chamber of that actually enhances certain as- makes a marvelous Constance, with When: Saturday, Nov. 18, at pects of the book and livens up the a sweet voice and innocent demean- Commerce 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 19, at at 122 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto dance numbers. The plot revolves or. Rebecca Sacks, as Constance’s 2:30 p.m. around love — love unrequited, love mother, sings prettily, though she Cost: Tickets are $10-$16. NOMINATION DEADLINE unexpressed, and true love found, does some strange flouncing about. Info: Call 650-725-ARTS or EC AT PM lost, then found again — all ubiqui- Schaeffer, as Sorcerer John Wel- go to www.stanford.edu/group/ D . 15, 2006 5 tous Bollywood themes. lington Wells, perfectly suits the savoyards. Alexis and Aline (Jonathan Er- part, and has a wonderful strong man and Aumna Iqbal), two lovers baritone. David Lapham, as the destined for each other, are about hapless Vicar Dr. Daly, turned in a to be wed, and the entire village is decent performance, despite minor Watch a video of a new elec- rejoicing for and with them. But on pitch problems. tronic media art exhibit at Stan- Think Globally, Post Locally. the eve of the wedding, Alexis has The set and costumes aptly reflect ford: giant butterflies, a massive the bold idea to make everyone else the concept, although the Indian microscope and animal sounds. as happy as he is by hiring a Sor- costumes definitely outrank the Go to arts editor Rebecca Wal- cerer (Geoff Schaeffer), who will British ones — Constance’s dress, in lace’s blog at www.PaloAlto administer a potion that makes one particular, is most unflattering. The Online.com; scroll down to Ad sleep and then fall in love with the lighting is also oddly spotty, so per- Libs.
Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Page 15 Real Estate Matters Arts & Entertainment A DOUBLE between work, school and home. Commute length can be extremely INVESTMENT important when you place a high If you’ve got kids and are plan- value on your family time. ning to move, you’ve got your School is obviously paramount, hands full. Before you start looking but don’t forget places like play- at homes and packing up boxes of grounds, libraries, churches, and toys,youwanttobesurethatyour recreation centers. Once you’ve new home offers the amenities you found a neighborhood that suits are seeking for your school-aged you, talk to some of the residents. children. Sounds simple enough, Neighbors know best. but there’s really a lot to consider. Jackie Schoelerman is a Realtor You might start your research with Alain Pinel Realtors and a on the Internet, but you’ll also want Seniors Real Estate Specialist. Call to speak directly with a real estate Jackie for real estate advice. professional, schools, and maybe even the local law enforcement agencies. Like the purchase of your
home, your child’s education and Kasyan James recreation are investments for the future, and should be based on care- ful investigation of the facts. You want a quality school sys- tem with low student-teacher ratios Meredith Hagedorn and Tom Gough maneuver and parry as two secret-filled strangers trapped in a snow- and high test scores. You might also bound cabin in “Brilliant Traces.” want close proximity between your Gough, in home and school. It’s highly rec- Jackie Schoelerman Stripped-down theater turn, gives a ommended to take a “test drive” to www.schoelerman.com masterfully determine your commute times 650-855-9700 Gifted actors peel back the layers to uncover secrets nuanced per- formance as a in compelling ‘Brilliant Traces’ complex man by Kevin Kirby seeking solace in a simple exis- tence. His sentences are short and enry has gone to great lengths quite-warm-blooded creature intent flat, delivered in a voice that has to be alone. His home — an on conserving its strength. He lifts grown rough with disuse. His tone H isolated cabin in Alaska his unconscious visitor and car- is at times desperately level, as he with rough-milled planking on the ries her to the bed. He removes her struggles to contain emotions and walls and snow drifted nearly to stockings and the wedding gown. memories that threaten to “tear ev- the top of the windows — contains And finally, still in silence and with erything to shreds.” a narrow bed, a small table with a no hint of emotion showing on his The pair’s inner turmoil is, of single chair, a sink, an oven, a few face, he dampens a cloth and wash- course, mirrored by the violence cupboards, and little else. There is es her exposed limbs. of the white-out swirling about the nothing to suggest that he expects The simplicity and ambiguity of cabin. With this in mind, the show or welcomes company. his actions are as riveting as they are could benefit by raising the volume Naturally, then, company is what creepy. Gough maintains this flat on the sound effects. At the very he gets, in the form of Rosannah. affect as Henry settles himself at least, an occasional window-rattling Rosannah bursts through Henry’s the table with Rosannah’s discarded gust would reinforce the fact that door in the middle of the night, satin slippers in hand, until finally, the two are trapped for the duration, starving and half-frozen, having as the lights fade on the scene, he helping to create an atmosphere in trudged a mile from her broken- begins inexplicably to sob. which their emotional equilibrium down car in a mounting snowstorm The act of undressing Rosannah is stretched to the breaking point. . . . in her wedding dress. As Henry at the end of scene one is a fore- The show’s other pervasive flaw watches, utterly unresponsive, she shadowing; everything that follows is also atmospheric: The cabin never downs several shots of whiskey, in Johnson’s play is the psychologi- seems cold enough. Unless Henry’s provides a breathless, disjointed cal equivalent of that act, a kind of cabin is far better weather-sealed narrative of her journey, and then psychoanalytic striptease de deux, than it looks, one would expect a passes out on his floor. in which the characters’ scars and lingering chill in places, yet there is Thus begins “Brilliant Traces,” a bruises and bone-white fears are ul- little in either actor’s manner to sug- one-act play by Cindy Lou Johnson, timately revealed. And it is here that gest this. Even in the opening scene, now running at Dragon Productions’ the collective experience of Gough, when Hagedorn bursts in after trek- 40-seat Palo Alto theater. This is an Hagedorn and Aney is crucial, for king through the snow in satin slip- ideal venue for a play like this, and — as with a real striptease — the pers, there is no truly visceral sense an ideal play for the venue. Rather effectiveness of the play’s long final of cold. than watching the action through scene relies on timing, on finesse, Minor details aside, Dragon’s an invisible “fourth wall,” the audi- on the tantalizing glimpse of secrets “Brilliant Traces” is well-paced, ence experiences this show almost yet to be uncovered. well-directed, and well-acted. It’s as though they too were enclosed And these characters certainly an excellent example of the kind of within the cabin’s four walls, a feel- have secrets to uncover. It is soon intimate, challenging theater that ing that is enhanced by the sounds evident that both are refugees from the company does best. of swirling wind emanating from the truths of their lives. Trapped The show closes this Sunday; The Christmas Ballet, the back of the theater. The bleak- in this confined space by a raging those wishing to see this intriguing ness of Henry’s existence suffuses blizzard, neither is content to let the drama are advised to reserve tickets 2006 Edition the room. other’s secrets remain buried. soon. ■ Henry and Rosanne are played Even though the revelations (es- A NEW production featuring new choreography by Tom Gough and Meredith Hage- pecially in Rosannah’s case) may dorn, under the direction of John not fully satisfy after the protract- What: “Brilliant Traces,” pre- mixed in with your all-time favorites… Aney, who is also credited for the ed build-up, and even though the sented by Dragon Productions plus new costumes, lighting and special effects! set and sound design. The success abrupt cathartic resolution of John- Theatre Company of this piece is entirely dependent son’s script may feel contrived, it is Where: Dragon Theatre, 539 on the skills and experience of these fascinating watching the two actors Alma St., Palo Alto Nov. 29 – Dec. 3, 2006 three people, and thankfully they maneuver, trying new tactics to get When: Tonight and Saturday are up to the task. past each other’s defenses. Hagedo- at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2, Mountain View Center Following Rosannah’s collapse, rn is particularly good at this; one closing this weekend for the Performing Arts Henry — motionless and silent up can read the thought process in her Cost: $15 general, $10 for to this point — rouses himself and eyes each time her questions trigger students and seniors. begins doing what needs to be done. Henry’s seemingly disproportion- Info: Call 650-493-2006 or 650.903.6000 . www.smuinballet.org His actions are deliberate and un- ate reactions and she falls back to go to www.dragonproductions. hurried, as though he were a not- regroup. net. Page 16 • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment Wor th a Look nasal, angst-filled 20-something was that again?), it’s a joy to hear something new. The Peninsula organization West Coast Songwriters seeks to refresh ears by bringing lo- cal songwriters to perform each Tuesday evening at the Fanny & Alexander restaurant and bar in downtown Palo Alto. The weekly event, dubbed “Tuesdays, Tacos & Tunes,” runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Next week, San Francisco singer-songwriter Mike Steed will perform with Rick English as an acoustic duo. Steed’s album “Mister Success” was written all This raku vase by Palo Alto artist in San Francisco, much of it in Eric Steppling is part of the group “various pubs and bars during exhibit put on by the 30 artists of late nights with a notebook and a Gallery 9 in Los Altos, starting beer,” he said. Nov. 21. Also on the bill is emith, a band that alternately plays as an acous- tic duo and as a full band. Its Art members describe the music as ‘Winter Salon’ “ethereal but rootsy,” influenced by such genres as rock, folk and Wintry weather may not be a Celtic music. hallmark of the Midpeninsula, but There is no cover for the event, the 30 artists of Gallery 9 in Los which is at 412 Emerson St. For Altos aren’t letting that stop them. more information, go to www. They’re putting on an exhibit westcoastsongwriters.org. called “Winter Salon,” and each artist from the cooperative gallery is showing multiple works. 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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Page 17 ‘SSS‘ ...A Contemporary Masterpiece.” Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV “Two Thumbs ® MoviesMovie reviews by Jeanne Aufmuth, Tyler Hanley and Susan Tavernetti Way Up .” Richard Roeper and Guest Critic, EBERT & ROEPER “Smart And Surprising” OPENINGS Kevin Crust, LOS ANGELES TIMES Casino Royale across, Raul is ushered to work at ✭✭✭1/2 the nearby meat-processing plant (Century 16, Century 12) The by a despicable supervisor (Bobby verdict is in: The deliciously Cannavale). brooding Daniel Craig is an edgy Across the country, executive and eclectic James Bond, deftly Don Henderson (Greg Kinnear) grabbing the reins from über-Bond is reveling in the success of “The NOW PLAYING Sean Connery. Big One,” Mickey’s latest mar- 3 3 CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES Sorry, No Passes Accepted For This Engagement. No gimmicky nuclear warheads, keting masterpiece. 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A series Willis) lead to some unsettling dis- of explosive events lead Bond and coveries for Don. Linklater ties together seem- foxsearchlight.com the creepy Le Chiffre to face off in a high-rollers poker showdown ingly disconnected lives thanks to LANDMARK’S CENTURY THEATRES CALL THEATRE OR at the luxurious Casino Royale in meaningful dialogue and respon- AQUARIUS CENTURY 20 DOWNTOWN REDWOOD CITY CHECK DIRECTORY posh Montenegro. sible direction. Co-written by Eric Palo Alto (650) 266-9260 Redwood City (650) 369-3456 FOR SHOWTIMES Aiding Bond in his quest to Schlosser, whose book the film vanquish evil is British treasury is based upon, the screenplay is agent Vesper Lynd (Eva Green), packed with insight. Secondary a brainy beauty who will shape characters played by charismatic Bond’s heart and his future with actors such as Ethan Hawke and “AUDACIOUS... Daniel Craig proves an edgy and calculated charm. Patricia Arquette spout words of MADE WITH A CONVICTION THAT DESERVES RESPECT.” eclectic James Bond in the pure- -Andrew Sarris, The New York Observer The action kicks off with a chase wisdom about awareness and mod- pleasure “Casino Royale.” sequence during which Bond ac- ern America. robatically pursues a mad suicide The performances are stellar “REMARKABLE ACTING... ass, so sociopathically tenacious across the board, but especially by ITS TWO STARS PULL YOU BACK IN AND KEEP YOU WATCHING.” bomber through the industrialized that his every move is box-office -Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times construction of Madagascar to the Cannavale, Kinnear and Moreno. gold. “Casino” is pure testosterone Moreno’s role in particular leaves Nambutu Embassy, wielding his pleasure. “A BOUNDARY-BREAKING ACT OF ARTISTRY. weapon with dexterous masculin- a lasting impression — her Sylvia ity. From Africa to Lake Como, is a sincere protagonist with whom A GLEAMING JEWEL OF A MOVIE ABOUT DESIRE.” Rated: PG-13 for violent action, you truly empathize. But the wide -Karen Durbin, Elle Prague to the Bahamas, the beat is torture and some nudity. 2 hours, positively heart-pounding. array of characters gives the film FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ‘SECRETARY’ 24 minutes. a slightly disjointed feel. “BOLD... “GENIUS Craig is a glove fit for the iconic — Jeanne Aufmuth DOWNEY IS ...KIDMAN IS M16 agent, darker and more fal- Linklater saves the body-blow REMARKABLE... lible than his predecessors. Char- for the film’s climax, which takes BRILLIANT. PUTS Fast Food Nation place in an actual slaughterhouse. A PERFORMANCE NICOLE INTO ismatic and resourceful, the pugi- ✭✭✭ OF HEART- THE VERY HOTLY list-faced, sculpted-bodied Craig 1/2 Cows are graphically dismem- BREAKING CONTESTED BEST goes from swimwear to tuxedo to (Century 16, Century 12) This bered, skinned and disemboweled SENSITIVITY.” ACTRESS RACE.” a bullet between the eyes with sul- unflinching exposé into the dark — most while still breathing. It’s a -Scott Foundas, LA Weekly -Roger Friedman, Fox News try versatility. underbelly of the All-American scary reflection of society to real- Craig’s chemistry with Green is burger is a thought-provoking ize that for many of us, a burger is intriguing, more playful than sexy. cinematic meal. Akin to the pro- more valuable than a life. The real sparks fly between Craig environment documentary “An The disturbing climax may and Judi Dench, who reprises her Inconvenient Truth,” “Fast Food make the picture hard to swallow, role as 007’s steely superior M. Nation” aims to inspire change and but the importance is undeniable. Their anxious exchanges are razor- raise awareness via the big screen. You’ll never look at a hamburger sharp, verbal foreplay at its most It does so with aplomb. the same way again. fluid. Dench is gifted with screen- Director Richard Linklater (“A play writer Paul Haggis’ plum Scanner Darkly”) masterfully Rated: R for disturbing images, lines, a clever volley of bloody opens the film with a happy-go- strong sexuality, language and cheek and high-minded rebukes. lucky family enjoying a bite at the drug content. 1 hour, 46 minutes. The body count is high, courtesy local fast-food eatery, Mickey’s — Tyler Hanley of Bond’s overdeveloped trigger (a fictional chain that resembles finger and overextended ego. Sex- McDonald’s or Wendy’s). The Little Children ual liaisons are kept at a minimum father lifts the bun of his burger ✭✭✭✭ in order to fully develop 007’s fun- and the camera pans down into the (Guild) Todd Field’s adaptation damental penchant for women as patty. It’s time to learn what else of Tom Perrotta’s exacting novel disposable pleasures rather than we bring to the table with that cir- of dubious adult behavior is a dark meaningful pursuits. cular hunk of meat. and delicious treat. In the film’s only serious mis- Cut to Mexican couple Raul “Children” opens with the idyl- step, James and Vesper turn to a (Wilmer Valderrama of TV’s lic picture of innocence as toddlers TH tenuous love affair that feels in- “That ‘70s Show”) and Sylvia navigate the local playground un- STARTS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 sincere and meticulously manu- (Catalina Sandino Moreno of “Ma- der the eyes of their pretty subur- Century Theatres CINEARTS @ HYATT Landmark Theatres PALO ALTO AQUARIUS Hwy 101 Broadway Overpass 650/340-1516 430 Emerson St 650/266-9260 factured. ria Full of Grace”) as they illegally ban mothers. On closer inspection, CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORIES OR CALL FOR SOUND INFORMATION AND SHOWTIMES SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS NO PASSES OR DISCOUNT COUPONS ACCEPTED But Craig is so thoroughly bad- cross into the United States. Once the women are snide and snippy
Page 18 • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly NOW PLAYING OPENINGS The following is a sampling of movies recently reviewed in the Weekly: gossip-mongers, waxing less than James McGorvey) off the streets portrayal of artistic transformation; Shainberg examines Arbus’ ex- rhapsodic about sex, marriage and and away from the community’s gutsy, ambitious, and unspeakably traordinary path to creative free- A Good Year ✭✭ (Century 16, Century 12) Max Skinner (Rus- things that go bump in the night. children. Haley’s twisted needs and bizarre. dom in vivid and often outrageous sell Crowe) exists on an adrenaline high of Enter Brad Adamson (Pat- abnormally close relationship with Diane Arbus was an extraordi- detail. The cinematic influences buy and sell. He’s the golden-boy financier rick Wilson), dubbed “The Prom his mother make for a stimulating nary talent, a diffident freethinker are legion — “Eyes Wide Shut,” for whom millions are mere pocket change. King,” a handsome, married Mr. tangent. who struggled with her inner de- “Freaks,” “Rear Window” — the Then, voila: A bit of Max’s ancient history rears its ugly head. A beloved yet long-lost Mom whose devotion to his own “Children” reads like a contem- mons while manifesting her photo- feel refreshingly avant-garde. uncle (Albert Finney as Henry) who “drank little guy is exceeded only by his porary fantasy, a stark adulterous graphic art. Marriage to fledgling The narrative isn’t easy, alterna- and shagged his way to a lonely and love- studly good looks and his delight- reality with darkly curling comic fashion photographer Allan Arbus tively somber and wildly abstract. less end” has left a crumbling wreck of a fully puzzling background. edges. The creative anatomy of (Ty Burrell) is Diane’s (Nicole Kid- It runs the gamut from repellent French chateau and its attending vineyards to his absentee nephew. Max smells a Not one for standing on ceremo- friends turned lovers. Melancholy man) way to break free of her up- to heartbreaking to indescribably profit and wants to unload the place for ny, free-spirited mom Sarah Pierce moods inexorably linked to un- per-class roots and an emotionally weird, intermittently bordering on maximum dollars despite the pleadings of (Kate Winslet) gets to the bottom bridled glee. abusive mother (Jane Alexander). the ridiculous. the chateau’s demonstrative Vigneron (Di- of Brad’s daily appearance at the A witty, instructive voice-over The seed of change sprouts in the Kidman and Downey bring fo- dier Bourdon). Enter the surprise American daughter (Abbie Cornish) who could spoil park by striking up a conversation. takes passages directly from the form of a mysterious neighbor who cused fervor to their roles and Ar- the sale, and you’ve got yourself a twisty Much to the delight and dismay of novel and croons them with warm moves into Diane’s building under bus’ unique aesthetic is mirrored little vino-soaked comedy. Or at least the the jealous mommies. caramel undertones. the cover of night and proceeds to by Bill Pope’s vibrant lensing. Un- makings of one. To quote “Sideways”: A tiny spark becomes a brushfire The chemistry between Wilson play loud music, entertain at odd conventional and unforgettable. quaffable but far from transcendent. Rated: PG-13 for language and some sexual con- and ultimately a raging inferno of and Winslet is flawless, their alli- hours and clog the building’s pipes tent. 1 hour, 58 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed love and lust. Sarah’s stay-at-home ance as nimble as their coupling with long shanks of hair. Rated: R for language, nudity Nov. 10, 2006) boredom is cast aside for daytime is hot. Fields relentlessly picks at For the inquisitive Diane, a face- and adult themes. 2 hours, 14 trysts and nighttime fantasies, scabs of domestic bliss that conceal to-face meeting is all that will suf- minutes. Babel ✭✭✭1/2 while her husband Richard (Gregg sorrow, betrayal and futile fulfill- fice. She’s immediately drawn to — Jeanne Aufmuth (Century 16, Century 20) On a remote Moroccan mountain, a young goat herder Edelman) surfs the Internet in ment. Lionel Sweeney (Robert Downey mindlessly fires his father’s newly acquired search of his porno mistress’ latest Original, challenging and reso- Jr.), who suffers from a rare mal- rifle at a tour bus. The bullet hits an Ameri- high jinks. nant. ady that covers him head to toe What’s your take on the new can passenger (Cate Blanchett), whose For his part Brad pretends to be in luxuriant fur. Diane’s world is Bond? Let us know at Town Square distraught husband (Brad Pitt) exhibits the same mix of fear and entitlement as his studying for the bar exam while Rated: R for language, nudity turned upside down; she’s inexpli- by going to www.PaloAltoOnline. fellow Western travelers. In San Diego, the making limp excuses to hard-driv- and sexual situations. 2 hours, 17 cably drawn into a vortex of surreal com. couple’s Mexican nanny (Adriana Barraza) ing filmmaker spouse Kathy (Jen- minutes. imaginings and a vast circle of ec- gets word that they won’t return in time for nifer Connelly), who wants more — Jeanne Aufmuth centrics. her to attend her son’s wedding across the border. Having cared for their two children from her future than an out-of- As Diane’s friendship with Lio- since birth, she decides to take them with work mate. Fur: An Imaginary nel intensifies, so does her pen- To view the trailers for “Casino her. Her gun-toting, easily startled nephew A heady sense of anxiety comes chant for society’s fringe players. Royale,”"Fur," "Little Children" (Gael Garcia Bernal) makes the return trip Portrait of Diane Arbus and "Fast Food Nation" complicated. They, too, are stranded in a courtesy of a neighborhood cam- Her marriage suffers, too, stifled go to Palo Alto Online at http:// ✭✭✭ www.PaloAltoOnline.com/ wilderness. Meanwhile, a deaf Japanese paign to keep registered sex of- by the weight of a heady physical teen (Rinko Kikuchi), desperate for love, fender Jackie Earle Haley (Ronald (Aquarius) Steve Shainberg and emotional shift. (“Secretary”) crafts an imaginative (continued on next page)
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Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. David Denby – A Good Year (PG-13) ✭✭ Century 16: 11:20 a.m.; 2, 4:55, 7:40 & 10:30 p.m. Century 12: 1:20, 4:30, 7:40 & 10:20 p.m. Babel (R) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 16: 11:05 a.m.; 12:45, 2:15, 4:05, 5:50, 7:20, 8:55 & 10:20 p.m. Century 20: 11:30 a.m.; 1, 2:30, 4:05, 5:35, 7:10, 8:35 & 10:10 p.m. “A MASTERPIECE.” ✭✭✭ Borat! (R) 1/2 Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 12:35, 1:45, 2:45, 3:50, 4:50, 5:55, 7, 8, 9:10 & 10:10 p.m. Century 20: Leonard Maltin – 11:50 a.m.; 12:25, 1:05, 1:55, 2:40, 3:10, 4, 4:50, 5:25, 6:15, 7, 7:35, 8:20, 9:15, 9:45 & 10:25 p.m. Casino Royale (PG-13) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 16: 11 a.m.; 12:30, 2:20, 3:50, 5:40, 7:10, 9 & 10:25 p.m. Century 12: Noon, 12:50, 1:40, 2:30, 3:30, 4:20, 5:10, 6, 7, 7:50, 8:40, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. “HAUNTING. The Departed (R) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 16: 12:20, 3:35, 7:05 & 10:15 p.m. Century 12: 12:30, 4 & 7:20 p.m. Fast Food Nation (R) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 20: 11:45 a.m.; 2:20, 5, 7:35 & 10:15 p.m. CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 2:15, 4:50, HARD TO SHAKE OFF.” 7:40 & 10:20 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 11:40 a.m. David Ansen – Fight Club (1999) (R) ✭✭✭ Aquarius: Fri. & Sat. at midnight. Flags of Our Fathers (R) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 3:15, 6:45 & 10 p.m. Century 20: 11:40 a.m.; 2:35, 5:30 & 8:20 p.m. Flicka (PG) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: 12:35, 3 & 5:20 p.m. Flushed Away (PG) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 1:35, 3:40, 5:45, 7:50 & 9:50 p.m. Century 12: 12:05, 12:40, 2:15, 3, “WINSLET IS MESMERIZING.” 4:40, 5:20, 7:10, 8:10 & 9:20 p.m. Ruthe Stein – Fur (R) ✭✭✭ Aquarius: 1:30, 4:15, 7 & 9:40 p.m. Gridiron Gang (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 20: 7:45 & 10:30 p.m. The Guardian (PG-13) ✭✭1/2 Century 20: 5:45 & 8:40 p.m. Happy Feet (PG) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 11:15 a.m.; 12:40, 1:55, 3:20, 4:35, 6, 7:15, 8:45 & 9:55 p.m. Century 20: 11:20 a.m.; noon, 12:40, 1:20, 2, 2:45, 3:15, 3:55, 4:35, 5:15, 5:55, 6:40, 7:25, 8, 8:30, 9:10, 9:55 & A FILM BY TODD FIELD 10:25 p.m. Harsh Times (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 12: 12:35, 3:20, 7:15 & 10 p.m. The Illusionist (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 20: 1:55 p.m.; Sun.-Tue. also at 6:55 p.m. Let’s Go to Prison (R) Century 16: 11:10 a.m.; 1:25, 3:30, 5:35, 7:45 & 10:05 p.m. Century 12: 12:10, 2:40, 5, 7:30 & NEW LINE CINEMA PRESENTS A BONA FIDE/STANDARD FILM COMPANY PRODUCTION KATE WINSLET JENNIFER CONNELLY “LITTLE CHILDREN” CASTING MUSIC EXECUTIVE (Not Reviewed) 9:50 p.m. PATRICK WILSON JACKIE EARLE HALEY NOAH EMMERICH BY TODD THALER BY THOMAS NEWMAN PRODUCERS PATRICK PALMER TOBY EMMERICH KENT ALTERMAN PRODUCED BASED ON THE SCREENPLAY ✭✭✭✭ BY ALBERT BERGER & RON YERXA AND TODD FIELD NOVEL BY TOM PERROTTA BY TODD FIELD & TOM PERROTTA Little Children (R) Guild: 1:20, 4:10, 7 & 9:50 p.m. READ THE SOUNDTRACK NEW LINE DIRECTED STRONG SEXUALITY AND NUDITY, ST. MARTIN’S GRIFFIN BOOK AVAILABLE ON RECORDS BYTODD FIELD Little Miss Sunshine (R) ✭✭✭ Century 20: 11:35 a.m.; Sun.-Tue. also at 4:20 & 9:25 p.m. Aquarius: 2, 4:45, 7:30 & 9:50 p.m. LANGUAGE AND SOME DISTURBING CONTENT www.littlechildrenmovie.com ©MMVI NEW LINE PRODUCTIONS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Man of the Year (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 20: 11:40 a.m.; 5:05 & 10:30 p.m. Open Season (PG) (Not Reviewed) Century 12: 11:30 a.m.; 1:35 & 3:40 p.m. The Prestige (PG-13) 1/2 Century 16: 12:50, 3:55, 6:55 & 9:45 p.m. Century 12: 2:15 & 7:40 p.m. The Queen (Not Rated) ✭✭✭✭ Century 20: 12:15, 2:35, 4:50, 7:15 & 9:35 p.m. CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 2, 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 11:30 a.m. The Return (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 12: 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:35, 9:45 & 10:15 p.m. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Century 16: 11:35 a.m.; 1:50, 4:10, 6:50 & 9:05 p.m. Century 20: 11:35 a.m.; 2, 4:25, 6:50 & Clause (G) (Not Reviewed) 9:05 p.m. Saw III (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: 11:45 a.m.; 2:20, 4:55, 7:30 & 10 p.m. Stranger Than Fiction (PG-13) ✭✭ Century 16: 11:25 a.m.; 2:25, 5:05, 7:55 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: 11:55 a.m.; 1:15, 2:30, 3:50, 5:05, 6:25, 7:50, 9 & 10:20 p.m.
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(continued from previous page) English subtitles. 2 hours, 22 minutes. signment. Meanwhile, Costigan does his — S.T. (Reviewed Nov. 10, 2006) best from inside the seedy underworld to STANFORD wanders through the neon wasteland of track down Sullivan and blow the whistle. Tokyo. Her widowed father (Koji Yakusho) Borat! ✭✭✭1/2 With the help of slick writing, an A-list cast THEATRE was the former owner of the gun that (Century 16, Century 20) Batten down the and twisted surprises, Scorsese scores started the disaster-chain of events. Direc- hatches and hide the children because again. Rated: R for strong brutal violence, The Stanford Theatre is at 221 Patricia Arquette University Ave. in Palo Alto. Screen- FAST FOOD NATION (R) tor Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu criticizes Borat is coming to town. That’s Borat pervasive language, some strong sexual Fri. Mon. & Tue. 2:15-4:50-7:40-10:20 the way of the gun and the clash of cul- Sagdiyev, a sex-crazed, single-monikered, content and drug material. 2 hours, 29 ings are for Friday through Sunday. Sat. & Sun. 11:40-2:15-4:50-7:40-10:20 tures in a world where bad things happen obscenity-spouting Kazakhstani reporter minutes. — T.H. (Reviewed Oct. 6, 2006) The theatre is closed on Monday Helen Mirren to good people. Rated: R for violence, for a state-owned TV network who’s cross- and Tuesday. Go to www.stanford- THE QUEEN(PG–13) some graphic nudity, sexual content, ing the U.S. of A. in search of the pulse of Flags of Our Fathers ✭✭✭ theatre.org. Fri. Mon. & Tue. 2-4:30-7-9:30 language and some drug use. In English mainstream America. As Borat (comedian (Century 16, Century 12) In the midst of Sat. & Sun. 11:30-2-4:30-7-9:30 and French, Spanish, Japanese, Berber, Sacha Baron Cohen) zigzags his way the United States’ clash with Japan on the The Little Princess (1939) Times Valid For Friday, 11/17 thru Tuesday,11/21 Only © 2006 Arabic and Japanese sign language with across the country, he interviews all man- unforgiving island of Iwo Jima during world A rich girl (Shirley Temple) has ner of unsuspecting Americans eager to War II, six soldiers were photographed a change of fortune, with some help a foreigner in need. No one is immune planting an American flag atop Mount Suri- LOVE CROSSES ALL BORDERS. to Borat’s outrageous antics thinly mas- bachi. The men involved in the flag-raising surprises along the way. Fri. at querading as “charming” misunderstand- and the lore of the image itself form the 7:30 p.m. “★★★★ “★★★★ ings. Throughout the film, Borat’s humor foundation of Clint Eastwood’s most ambi- crosses every line of decency and taste: tious film to date. The three young soldiers Mr. Belvedere Goes to Col- …A HEAVYWEIGHT A TOWERING scatological, anti-Semitic, sexist and per- who survived — John “Doc” Bradley (Ryan CONTENDER FOR BEST ACHIEVEMENT.” vasively offensive. But it’s damn funny for Phillippe), Rene Gagnon (Jesse Bradford) lege (1949) Mr. Belvedere tries PICTURE HONORS..” PETER TRAVERS, most of its short running time. Credit Baron and Ira Hayes (Adam Beach) — were to maintain a low profile while LOU LUMENICK, Cohen with the guts to go out on a comic treated like celebrities for contributing to an getting a college degree, but “AN UNQUALIFIED limb with this vulgar yet courageous fish- image that helped fuel American hope. The a journalism student (Shirley TRIUMPH FROM out-of-water tale and wacky mockumen- picture bounces around periodically, failing tarial adventure that’s destined to become to find a cohesive structure. But Eastwood Temple) makes it difficult. Fri. at ALEJANDRO 5:55 & 9:10 p.m. GONZÁLEZ IÑÁRRITU.” a cult classic: plucky, uproarious and totally does an amazing job portraying the time uncompromising. Rated: R for obscenities period. From set design to costuming to PETE HAMMOND, and nudity. 1 hour, 22 minutes. — J.A. (Re- dialogue, the mid-1940s are recreated with The Lodger (1944) Is the viewed Nov. 3, 2006) aplomb. A valuable snapshot of history, but this flag won’t be raised when Oscar new lodger really Jack the Rip- The Departed ✭✭✭1/2 season hits. Rated: R for sequences of per? Directed by John Brahm (Century 16, Century 12) Director Martin graphic war violence and carnage, and for and starring Laird Cregar. Sat. Scorsese’s latest masterpiece defies language. 2 hours, 29 minutes. — T.H. (Re- & Sun. at 4:05 & 7:30 p.m. the crime-fiction genre and throws more viewed Oct. 20, 2006) curves than a Major League pitcher. Wily Irish mobster Frank Costello (Jack Nich- Flushed Away ✭✭✭ And Then There Were None olson) is wanted man number one for the (Century 16, Century 12) Mice have long (1945) Strangers on an island Boston State police. The unhinged gang- sat atop the animation throne on television are killed one by one. Based on NOW PLAYING ster stays one step ahead of the men in and in film. The latest rodent to squeak an Agatha Christie novel. Sat. & blue thanks to Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon), across the screen is a sheltered British Century Theatres Century Theatres Century Theatres CINEARTS @ HYATT a mole in the department who’s worked for mouse named Roddy (voiced by Hugh Sun. at 5:40 & 9:05 p.m. Hwy 101 Broadway Overpass CENTURY 20 DOWNTOWN CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN 650/340-1516 Redwood City 650/369-3456 San Mateo 650/558-0123 Costello since childhood. On the other side Jackman). Roddy enjoys the posh lifestyle of the spectrum is undercover cop Billy of a pampered pet, but loneliness and CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORY OR CALL FOR SOUND INFORMATION AND SHOWTIMES SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS NO PASSES OR DISCOUNT COUPONS ACCEPTED mobster. Roddy and Rita quickly find Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio), a hot-tem- solitude have forced him to befriend plastic MOBILE USERS: For Free Showtimes – Text BABEL With Your ZIP CODE To 43KIX (43549) themselves hunted by Toad’s gang of inept pered young officer who manages to infil- action figures as though they were family. thugs and a suave French mercenary, Le trate Costello’s crew. Sullivan and Costigan Roddy’s life goes topsy-turvy when a surly Frog (Jean Reno), as they endeavor to get quickly find themselves in a cat-and-mouse rat invades his lush loft and flushes Roddy Roddy home. This collaboration between game to try and unmask the other. Sullivan down the toilet, where he winds up in the DreamWorks Animation (“Shrek”) and uses every detective tool at his disposal to sewer city of Ratropolis. A chance meet- Aardman Features (“Wallace & Gromit: “THE ‘MUST-SEE’ MOVIE identify Costigan but gets no help from the ing with a passionate rodent (Kate Winslet The Curse of the Were-Rabbit”) is one of surly sergeant (Mark Wahlberg as Dignam) as Rita) lands Roddy in conflict with Toad the most outright enjoyable films of the – ONE OF THE MOST WONDERFUL IN YEARS. A MIRACLE OF ORIGINALITY AND IMAGINATION.” responsible for Costigan’s undercover as- (Sir Ian McKellen), a pompous Ratropolis Gene Shalit, TODAY year. Rated: PG for crude humor and some language. 1 hour, 25 minutes. — T.H. (Re- viewed Nov. 3, 2006)
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himself on the campaign trail along with his delivered by Cutter, fails to reveal the inner- tion. Rated: PG-13 for language and adult his tedious work with the Internal Revenue HORROR FESTIVAL manager (Christopher Walken) and speech most thoughts of arch enemies Alfred “Le situations. 1 hour, 43 minutes. — J.A. (Re- Service. Ultimately the voice, belonging writer (Lewis Black). It couldn’t happen Professeur” Borden (Christian Bale) and viewed Oct. 13, 2006) to a novelist (Thompson as Karen Eiffel) in a better year. A mega-bucks software Robert “The Great Danton” Angier (Hugh who’s struggling with the ending of her “After Dark Horrorfest — 8 Films company called Delacroy installs state-of- Jackman) that lie at the gothic heart of the Stranger Than Fiction ✭✭ book, lets slip that she’s looking for a neat to Die For” comes to many the- the-art voting systems across the nation tale. The film shows instead of tells, pre- (Century 16, Century 20) Director Marc way to script Crick’s demise. That’s all the aters this weekend, including the — but there’s a glitch in the technology, senting events that make no sense without Forster (“Finding Neverland”) takes an in- incentive Crick needs to make changes Century Park 12 in Redwood City. discovered by Delacroy employee Eleanor an explanation. Rated: PG for violence and triguing premise and goes virtually nowhere — and how. There’s a kernel of a good idea Here’s what’s on locally from Nov. Green (Laura Linney). When the company disturbing images. 2 hours, 15 minutes. with it, despite the best efforts of Will Fer- here, a Truman Show-esque collision of 17-21. Details are at www.horrorfe covers up its mistake to protect profits and — S.T. (Reviewed Oct. 20, 2006) rell and Emma Thompson. What would life reality and fantasy. But writer Zach Helm, stonline.com. Dobbs illegitimately wins the election, Elea- be like if you could hear a narrator chroni- channeling his best Charlie Kaufman, loses nor is victimized by Delacroy with only one The Queen ✭✭✭✭ cling your every move? That’s the problem his way, dropping tangents and dangling Dark Ride A killer escapes person willing to believe her: Dobbs him- (CineArts, Century 20) Helen Mirren is plaguing mild-mannered Chicago-based threads in an implosion of incongruent from a mental institution. Fri. self. An unusual but enlightening cinematic perfection as Queen Elizabeth, not the IRS agent Harold Crick (Ferrell) who sud- themes. Rated: PG-13 for brief language at 5:40 p.m.; Tue. at 3:20 & 8 experience. Rated: PG-13 for language be-wigged and Tudored version but the denly hears a voice dictating his day, from and nudity. 1 hour, 45 minutes. — J.A. (Re- including some crude sexual reference, contemporary royal for whom a stiff upper the number of strokes of his toothbrush to viewed Nov. 10, 2006) p.m. drug related material, and brief violence. 1 lip is the order of the day. That credo is put Reincarnation This psycho- hour, 56 minutes. — T.H. (Reviewed Oct. to the test when Princess Diana is killed in logical horror film is from the 13, 2006) a dramatic car crash inside a dark tunnel director of “The Grudge” and in Paris while being pursued by paparazzi. SKIP THE DINNER, SEE THE MOVIE. The Prestige 1/2 Newly elected British Prime Minister Tony “The Grudge 2.” Fri. at 1 & 8 (Century 16, Century 12) As described by Blair (Michael Sheen) is between a rock p.m.; Tue. at 1, 5:40 & 10:15 illusion designer Cutter (Michael Caine), and a hard spot, anxious to spit-polish his p.m. the third act of a great magic trick “is the image with a face of public concern yet Unrest A med student must part with the twists and turns, where lives clashing with the ritual-bound world of hang in the balance, and you see some- his Queen. Blair and Her Royal Highness discover the truth about an thing shocking you’ve never seen before.” do emotional battle while a staid Prince angry spirit. Fri. at 3:30 & 10:15 It’s the big finish, the satisfying payoff, the Philip (James Cromwell) staves off reality p.m.; Mon. at 1, 5:45 & 10:15 ta-da! ending that never materializes in this by stalking an elk that’s furtively roam- p.m. disappointing movie. Granted, successfully ing his summer estate. What ensues is a adapting Christopher Priest’s similarly titled captivating fictional account of real events Penny Dreadful Young Pen- novel to the screen would have required a that transpired in August of 1997. Mirren ny finds out her worst phobias magic wand rather than a pen. The 1995 deserves every year-end award available are coming true. Sat. at 5:45 prize-winning story of two Victorian-era for her spot-on portrayal of a reigning royal p.m. magicians consists of first-person diary caught between the crosshairs, forced entries. In “The Prestige,” a little voice- by a country in mourning to put protocol The Abandoned An woman over narration here and there, in this case aside and break with long-standing tradi- finds strange things happening at her family farm in Russia. Sat. at 3:20 & 10:15 p.m. The Gravedancers A trio of hostile ghosts menaces a group of friends. Sat. at 1 & 8 p.m.; Mon. at 3:15 & 8 p.m. Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Hor- ror Part comedy, part fright- fest. Sun. at 10:15 p.m. The Hamiltons A picture- perfect American family enjoys killing the neighbors. Sun. at 3:30 & 8 p.m. Wicked Little Things A wid- ow and her daughters move in near a mine where children were buried alive. Sun. at 1 & 5:45 p.m.
cousin murdered in front of him. Shocked with grief, Willie lands in the camp after kill- ing his abusive stepfather in a moment of rage. Coach Porter and the fledgling foot- ball program may be Willie’s only chance at a better life. Despite some seen-it-before pigskin scenarios, “Gang” tackles difficult issues revolving around the brutality of gang life. Rated: PG-13 for startling scenes of violence, mature thematic material and PATRICIA BOBBY LUIS ETHAN ASHLEY GREG language. 2 hours. — T.H. (Reviewed Sept. ARQUETTE CANNAVALE GUZMAN HAWKE JOHNSON KINNEAR 15, 2006) KRIS CATALINA ANA CLAUDIA WILMER The Guardian ✭✭1/2 KRISTOFFERSON SANDINO MORENO TALANCÓN VALDERRAMA (Century 20) Kevin Costner turns in a fine performance in this passable action film that treads the salty waters of the United States Coast Guard. Costner is Senior Chief Ben Randall, the most decorated swimmer in the history of the USCG. When a tricky at-sea rescue goes fatally awry, Ben gets cold feet and reluctantly accepts a position training the next wave of top guns in the Guard’s A-school. Among the DO YOU WANT LIES WITH THAT? freshman plebes is an idealistic candidate determined to topple Randall’s high water marks. He’s Jake Fischer (Ashton Kutcher), a cocky state swim champ with more atti- tude than brains. The two are oil and water from the get-go, testing each other to the limits of their endurance and patience. Not surprisingly the pair ultimately team up on a dangerous rescue mission. Rated: PG-13 for language and adult themes. 2 hours, 16 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Sept. 29, 2006)
Man of the Year ✭✭✭ (Century 20) Robin Williams and direc-
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CAFES Cafe Bombay 948-9463 Range: $1.50-16.50 4546 El Camino, Los Altos Established as one of the Crepes Cafe Pizza Chicago 424-9400 473-0506 at San Antonio Peninsula’s best Chinese 1195 Merril St., Menlo Park 4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Lunch, Dinner, Buffets every day restaurants, Chef Chu’s is Corner Oak Grove Ave. This IS the best pizza in town known world-wide for its in- Mon-Sat 8am-9pm Darbar Indian Cuisine 321-6688 novative, tempting cuisine and Sunday 8am-4pm Spot A Pizza 324-3131 129 Lytton, Downtown Palo Alto charismatic owner, Lawrence www.crepescafe.com 107 Town & Country Village Lunch Buffet M-F; Open 7 days C. C. Chu. Chef Chu’s is a lively, Voted Best Pizza in Palo Alto CHINESE bustling place, with Chef Chu Janta Indian Restaurant 462-5903 www.spotpizza.com himself often at the center of 369 Lytton Ave., Downtown Palo Alto the activity. Chef Chu’s (650) 948-2696 POLYNESIAN 1067 N. San Antonio Road Lunch Buffet M-F; Organic Veggies 1067 N San Antonio Rd on the corner of El Camino, Los Altos Los Altos, CA 94022 2002 Zagat: “Gold Standard in ITALIAN Trader Vic's 849-9800 Phone: (650) 948-2696 Fresh Chinese Cuisine.” 4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Oregano’s 941-3600 Try our Sunday á la Carte Brunch! Fax: (650) 948-0121 Jing Jing 328-6885 4546 El Camino, Los Altos Lunch Tue-Fri 11:30am - 2pm 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto Open daily from Gourmet Pasta, Pizza. Banquet Rooms Authentic Szechwan, Hunan Brunch Sun 10:30am - 2pm 11:30 am - 9:30 pm Food To Go, Delivery Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-10pm; Fri-Sat 5-11pm; Spalti Ristorante 327-9390 Weekends www.jingjinggourmet.com Sun 4:30 - 9:30pm 12 noon - 10pm Non-Stop 417 California Ave, Palo Alto Lounge open nightly Ming’s 856-7700 Exquisite Food • Outdoor Dining 1700 Embarcadero East, Palo Alto www.mings.com Trattoria Buon Gusto 328-2778 SEAFOOD 651 Maloney Lane, Menlo Park New Tung Kee Noodle House Sicilian Menu • Family owned Cook’s Seafood 325-0604 520 Showers Dr., MV in San Antonio Ctr. JAPANESE & SUSHI 751 El Camino Real, Menlo Park Voted MV Voice Best ‘01, ‘02, ‘03 & ‘04 Prices start at $3.75 See Coupon Seafood Dinners from 947-8888 Fuki Sushi 494-9383 $5.95 to $9.95 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Peking Duck 856-3338 Open 7 days a Week THAI 2310 El Camino Real, Palo Alto We also deliver. Search a complete LEBANESE Indochine 853-1238 listing of local Su Hong—Menlo Park Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine restaurant Dining Phone: 323–6852 Illusions fayrouz Dining & Entertainment Grand Opening reviews by location To Go: 322–4631 260 S.California Ave, Palo Alto 2710 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto or type of food on Winner, Palo Alto Weekly “Best Of” 650-321-6464 8 years in a row! PaloAltoOnline.com Lunch: Tue-Fri, Dinner: Tues-Sun Krung Siam 322-5900 Windy’s (Chinese) 325-3188 Take out, Banquet facility, 423 University Ave., Palo Alto 168 University Ave., Palo Alto Dancing, Live Entertainment, Hookah King of Krung Siam 960-7077 Award-winning food. Catering/To Go www.illusionssuperclub.com 194 Castro St., Mtn. View
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meal in itself. The buttery crust at what they had just experienced. was thick, hand-rolled and pressed It was agreed that all five pump- into the pie dish. It conjured im- kin pies were quite different, each ages of a Norman Rockwell old- with its own interpretation of the fashioned American holiday. grand American Thanksgiving The runner-up was Whole dessert. Foods Market ($13.99). Two Pumpkin pie is likely an older judges scored it highly while two Thanksgiving tradition than eat- others scored it more modestly. ing turkey. The pilgrims did not All agreed it was very spicy, firm consider the scrawny, wild tur- and heavy with great texture. keys a celebratory feast. In all Most liked the crust, which was probability, that first Thanksgiv- described as flaky and light. The ing in 1621 consisted of ducks, filling itself was darker than most geese, venison, fish, grains and of the other pies and very dense. vegetables and lasted three days. One judge said the pie had the Records indicate that hollowed- weight of an Olympic discus. out pumpkins were filled with The next two pies scored within cream and spices and tossed in a a hair’s breadth of one another. fire to bake. The Prolific Oven’s pumpkin Our contemporary notion of pie ($11.50) was also given high pumpkin pie dates to 1929 when marks by two judges and more the Libby’s food company first moderate scores by the others. It canned cooked pumpkin. I don’t possessed a lovely rich color and know if any of our bakeries open
Nicholas Jensen had a smooth consistency with a cans of Libby’s to render their ar- hint of molasses. It was spicy and tistic vision of pumpkin pie. All I ponderous. This pie was deco- know is that there is pumpkin pie rated with five globs of whipped and there is pumpkin pie, and vive cream, which can harden fairly la différence. ■ quickly. One judge detested the Weigh in with your reviews of If it only had a waist, then this slice of pie from Palo Alto Creamery Downtown could take a well-deserved whipped cream; others were more local pumpkin pies. Leave a com- bow. Our judges agreed: The spotlighted pie was rich and firm, perfectly spiced and buttery of crust. accepting. ment at Town Square by going to Alto Creamery Downtown. The Next was Douce France ($14). www.PaloAltoOnline.com. pies were fresh the morning of This pie was the most custardy A primo pumpkin pie the competition, and the bakeries and had the most unusual color, Palo Alto Creamery Downtown were not notified they were being a glistening orange. So shiny was 566 Emerson St. Palo Alto Creamery takes the, er, adjudged. the surface of the pie it could have Palo Alto cake in Weekly pie tasting The pies were numbered by doubled as a holiday decoration. 650-323-3131 But the pie was a tad meek with by Dale F. Bentson Weekly A&E intern Julie Park, so the tasting was blind. Only after the spices, and a couple of judges Whole Foods Market our somber newspaper peo- Rebecca Wallace; and me. the final scores were tallied were thought it just too bland. 774 Emerson St. ple settled into a small glass- Thin wedges were cut from the the bakery names revealed. Scor- Lastly was the pie from the Palo Palo Alto F walled room last week. Their pies, each judge examining them ing was predicated on appearance Alto Baking Company ($13.99). 650-326-8676 mission was simple but undeniably for consistency, runniness, spici- (25 percent), taste (50 percent) One judge was truly put off; all Prolific Oven critical: judge five pumpkin pies ness, sweetness, and whether the and overall impression (25 per- scored it their lowest. The pie from five Palo Alto bakeries, de- crust was over- or undercooked, cent). There were numerous sub- was cracked and fissured. Over- 550 Waverley St. termine the merits and demerits of flaky, buttery or doughy. Judges categories, designed to address baked, it shrank in on itself and Palo Alto each, assign a numerical score and noticeably winced, contorted the nuances of pumpkin pies, to was dark with slightly burned 650-326-8485 live with the consequences. their faces, scratched their heads, help judges arrive at a fair score. edges. The taste was odd as well, Douce France The judges took their responsi- smacked their lips loudly, re- In the end, the pumpkin pie with little spice or sweetness to it. bility seriously and each arrived tasted, grunted, oohed, ahhed from Palo Alto Creamery Down- I only hope we got that one pie in 104 Town & Country Village with an untainted palate, an open and grimaced. The competition town drew away from the compe- a million that slipped past quality Palo Alto mind and a sweet tooth. was fierce; apprehensive Weekly tition and was the unanimous first control. 650-322-3601 The panelists were Editor-in- newspaper staff peered in through choice. The $18 pie was creamy, When the judging concluded, Palo Alto Baking Company Chief Jay Thorwaldson; Tyler the glass partition. emitting heavenly wisps of vanil- the mantle of intensity lifted. The Hanley, film reviewer, online The selected pies came from la, cinnamon and nutmeg. It was judges smiled and traded stories 381 South California Ave. editor and judge extraordinaire at Douce France, Prolific Oven, rich, dense and firm — almost a of anxiety, fear and astonishment Palo Alto Palo Alto’s annual chili cook-off; Palo Alto Baking Company, 650-321-3234 ON THE WEB: www.PaloAltoOnline.com Arts and Entertainment Editor Whole Foods Market and Palo Hundreds of restaurant reviews at
La Salsa Restaurant, 660 San Antonio area and a full bar is now available. Service for breakfast and lunch -- watch the sail- 9 p.m. (Reviewed May 30, 2003) NOW SERVING Road, Mountain View (650) 917-8290 is excellent and the decor is snappy and boats and wind surfers skim across the Lavanda, 185 University Ave., Palo Alto Following are condensed versions, in alpha- This chain take-out restaurant offers basic contemporary. Mon.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-10 dark water from prime seats in the sun or (650) 321-3514 betical order, of longer restaurant reviews Mexican classics: tacos, burritos, nachos, p.m.; Thu.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. shade, while enjoying a glass of wine or Mediterranean cuisine is prepared at published in the Weekly over the past several etc. La Salsa also caters and has a large Ladera Country Deli, 3140 Alpine Road, a sandwhich. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Lavanda using Italian cooking methods. years. This week’s reviews begin where the selection of trays and platters to choose Portola Valley (650) 851-4254 Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. Small plates reign, as do homemade pas- list ended one week ago. from. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 10 You’ll find a dizzying array of freshly made 5, 2003) tas, along with a 700-bottle and 25-plus La Morenita, 800 Emerson St., Palo Alto a.m.-9 p.m. salads, sandwiches and soups at this Lapperts Ice Cream, 656 Rancho Shop- glass selection of wine. Riedel stemware is (650) 329-1727 La Strada Ristorante Italiano, 335 Uni- epitome of a neighborhood deli. Roast ping Center, Los Altos (650) 949-5680 used, appropriate to each varietal. Thurs- La Morenita is a casual Mexican restaurant versity Ave, Palo Alto (650) 324-8300 beef and turkey are roasted daily; salad This small chain was founded in 1983 by day-night tasting events. Mon.-Thu. 11:30 that welcomes its diners with heaping Inspired Italian cuisine specializing in selections change seasonly. Mon.-Fri. Walter Lappert, who started making ice a.m.-3 p.m., 5-10 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 plates of good food. Lunch and dinner house-made pasta, seafood,and chicken. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. cream after retiring to Kauai. His exotic p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; specials are a good value for the money. The ravioli and pasta with braised lamb 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Reviewed Nov. 17, 2000) flavors, such as mango and Kona mocha Sun. 5-9 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 6, 2002) Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thu.-Fri. 10 are outstanding. The restaurant has excel- Lakeside Cafe, 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd., chip, incorporate many Hawaiian ingre- Le Boulanger, 720 Santa Cruz Ave., a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (Re- lent appetizers and delicious desserts to Mountain View (650) 965-1745 dients. For anyone who loves ice cream, (continued on next page) viewed April 30, 2004) boot. The wine list is exceptional for the Lakeside Cafe offers waterfront dining this is definitely worth a trip. Daily 11 a.m.- Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Page 23 Eating Out Eating Out
(continued from previous page) noon-3 p.m. 4:30-9 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 4:30-9:30 p.m.; Little Store, The, 3340 Woodside Road, Fri.-Sat., 4:30-10 p.m. (Reviewed May 5, Menlo Park (650) 322-5528 Woodside (650) 851-8110 2006) This mini chain combo of bakery and cafe These days, this historic landmark features Los Portales Restaurant, 430 Moffett serves pastries and coffee, as well as a real saddles on posts lined up in front of Blvd., Mountain View (650) 968-0453 more substantial menu of salads, sand- the counter. Menu emphasizes simple, all- Family-owned restaurant offering a variety RestaurantMan &t Loungera wiches and pizzas. Other locations are in American favorites, with a bit of Tex-Mex of Mexican dishes such as fajitas and ta- Los Altos, Redwood City and Mountain thrown in for good measure. Tue.-Sat. 11 cos. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. View. Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-8:30 p.m. (Reviewed May Lucky Chinese, 1040 Grant Road, #100, a.m.-6 p.m. (Reviewed April 19, 2001) 7, 1999) Mountain View (650) 988-8998. Also Le Petit Bistro, 1405 W. El Camino Real, LongLife Noodle Company and Jook at 132 State St., Los Altos (650) 948- Chef Sachin Chopra has Mountain View (650) 964-3321 Joint, 393 Stanford Shopping Center, 5838. The traditional French food is anything but Palo Alto (650) 324-1110 Wide variety of Asian dishes to eat - on tired at Le Petit Bistro. Try the rich, creamy Another clone from a local chain of pan- their own or in combo with other dishes. made this elegant restaurant spinach and leek soup or the delicious Asian noodle shops, Long Life is an Menu also features lite food items with cuts of meat. The coffee -- French roast, ambitious venture that isn’t quite up to no fat or oil. Mainly take-out and delivery. a destination. naturally -- is strong and smooth. Service par. The atmosphere appeals more to the Daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m. is gracious, and diners feel pleasantly 20-something crowd. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 Lulu Petite, 1950 University Circle, No. cushioned from the outside world. Dinner: p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed Aug. 100, East Palo Alto (650) − Michael Bauer Tue.-Sun. 5:30-10 p.m. (Reviewed Oct. 6, 25, 2000) From the owners of Restaurant Lulu in San 2006) Los Altos Coffee Shop, 240 Second St., Francisco and Zibbibo in Palo Alto, Lulu Left Bank, 635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Los Altos (650) 948-4251 Petite features crispy thin-crust pizza and Park (650) 473-6543 This coffee shop and breakfast joint other Italian and European favorites. Daily Book your holiday party now What they are calling “cuisine grand-mere” serves waffles, omelets and other break- 8 a.m.-4 p.m. translates as expertly prepared steak frit- fast favorites, but also has a complete LuLu’s on the Alameda, 3539 Alameda es, roast chicken, bouillabaise, tarte Tatin lunch menu featuring burgers, sand- de las Pulgas, Menlo Park (650) 854- Holiday Gift Cards at a discount and so forth -- pure French comfort food. wiches, etc. Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 8226 Tue.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun.-Mon. 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Every neighborhood needs a taqueria. The 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. The bar opens at 11:30 Los Altos Grill, 233 3rd St., Los Altos food is quick, cheap and basic, and while a.m. daily. (Reviewed Sept. 19, 2003) (650) 948-3524 it’s not haute cuisine it rarely disappoints. Lisa’s Tea Treasures, 1175 Merrill St., Stylish, clubby decor with excellent food The expansive menu includes chicken 632 Emerson Street • Palo Alto, CA 94301 Menlo Park (650) 322-5544 and a lively bar scene highlight this All- mole, tamale, enchilada and fajita plates Afternoon tea with all the English-style American eatery. Shrimp, grilled artichoke, as well as tacos, burritos, chips and salsa, tel 650.322.3500 • fax 650.322.3502 trimmings: scones, Devonshire cream, pot cornbread and smoked salmon are great salads and kids’ meals. Sun.-Wed. 11 a.m. [email protected] pie, cucumber sandwiches, salads and starters. Beef ribs, steaks, chicken and to 9 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. the like. A child’s tea includes pizza bites fish from the wood-fired rotisserie are (Reviewed Aug. 26, 2005) www.mantrapaloalto.com and PB&J tea sandwiches, too. Tue-Fri 11 excellent. Sound dessert menu, fairly MacArthur Park, 27 University Ave., Palo a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Sun priced wine list, full bar. Dinner: Sun.-Mon., Alto (650) 321-9990
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Sampling Dinner Menus Ceviche Meat Excellent wine list Live Oysters Seared Foie Gras Hamachi & Mini Sandwich with ten flights to choose from Avocado Grilled Lamb Chops Ceviche Pork Baby Back Ribs Full bar Veal Osso Bucco Seafood Asian Style Crêpes • Sandwiches • Coffee • Wine Lobster Spring Rolls Duck Tacos Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4:30-6:30 Steamed P.E.I. Pulled Pork Mussels & Clams in lettuce cups Happy Hour Large Selection of Small Plates Seared Scallops with sun-dried tomato Vegetables Monday - Friday 3:30-6:30 pm risotto Brussels Sprouts with Dungeness Crab wine sauce All drinks 50% off with purchase of a crêpe Cakes Broccolini sautéed with garlic Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2:30 pm Ahi Tartare French beer, wine, cider Crispy Smelts All espresso drinks Pasta, Soups, Olives, Dinner nightly from 5:00 p.m. Roasted Chilean Sea Fresh squeezed orange juice and sodas Book your Bass Cheese Holiday and Shrimp & Chicken Spanish Olives Corn dogs Duck Wontons corporate 445 Emerson Street, Palo Alto with duck consommé Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Cheese Plate Daily, 8am to 10pm parties now Tel 650.325.4400 • Fax 650.325.0400 www.itapaspaloalto.com 650-323-1815 • 548 Ramona Street, Palo Alto Between University and Hamilton Page 24 • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Eating Out Eating Out Celebrate Any Occasion Bridal, Baby Showers, MacArthur Park offers traditional American are very good. Full bar, shallow wine list. 10 p.m. Birthdays, Graduation, fare in a superb Julia Morgan-designed Lunch Tue.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner Main Street Cafe & Books, 134 Main Promotions, etc. building. Signature dishes include mes- Mon.-Sat. 5:30-10 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. St., Los Altos (650) 948-8040 quite-grilled barbequed chicken and ribs, 24, 2006) Catering Along with a selection of best-seller Delicious Tea Sandwiches accompanied by great fries and cole slaw. Madison & Fifth, 367 University Ave., hardback and paperback books, the Interesting appetizers include ahi tuna Palo Alto (650) 323-3900 cafe offers breakfast, soups and salads, and teas poke and sauted mussels. Gargantuan Another upscale, wood-burning Italian sandwiches, cakes and beverages (includ- Bulk Tea desserts. The appealing, nearly all Cali- restaurant for Palo Alto. This one is over- ing a wine list). Options include French We offer more than 100 varieties fornia, wine list features many boutique priced and lacks substance, although toast, Belgian waffles, garden burgers and wineries. Hefty prices abound. Mon.-Fri. some of the desserts are standouts and smoothies. Mon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; of fine loose teas from around the 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; (dinner menu only after the seared tuna carpaccio is well recom- Sun. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. world. Tea ware and gifts 2:30 p.m.); Sat. dinner only 5-10 p.m.; Sun. mended. For sweets, try the fried ravioli: Maltby’s, 101 Plaza North, Los Altos buffet 10:30 a.m.-2:30 pm; then open until a delicious crispy hot coat with a creamy (650) 917-8777 10 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 30, 2004) cold filling of bananas, hazelnuts and A family-friendly, moderately priced res- Maddalena’s, 540 Emerson St., Palo chocolate. Open daily: lunch 11:30 a.m.-3 taurant, Maltby’s is a welcome addition to Make your Sunday relaxing. Alto (650) 326-6082 p.m.; dinner 5-11 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. Los Altos’s casual dining scene. The beer Enjoy our Maddalena’s & Cafe Fino (adjacent res- 15, 2006) list is long and inviting, the sandwiches Sunday Brunch Special taurants with the same owner) offer old- Maharaja India Cuisine, 236 Castro St., are big and filling. Lunch Mon.-Sat.11:30 styled supper club fare complete with live $8.50 Mountain View (650) 961-7381 a.m.-2 p.m. ; dinner daily 5:30-8:30 p.m. 542 Ramona Street, Palo Alto cabaret music nightly except Sunday. One Maharaja features authentic North Indian (Reviewed May 24, 2002) Gourmet Tea Sandwiches side of the restaurant is upholstered, softly 328-2877 • www.tea-time.com cuisine and features a buffet for lunch daily Mandarin Classic, 397 Main St., Los Al- Scone • Fine Tea-Hot or Iced lit and romantic, while the other boasts an as well as for dinner on the weekends. Mon-Sat 10:30 am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm art deco dcor and is fashioned for enter- Lunch 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner daily 5- (continued on page 27) tainment. Seafood and veal Maddalena TEA SANDWICHES • ENGLISH CRUMPETS • HOT/ICED TEAS • DESSERTS Japanese Food to Go. Delivery • Lunch Obento &6.25 • Dinner Obento $9.25 Beef Teriyaki Tempura • Vegetable Sushi Salmon Teriyaki • Combo Sushi Rice & Salad • Sushi 650-323-9449 MIYAKE We accept Visa & Mastercard www.miyake-usa.com Min. Order $20 140 University Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94301 MANDARIN GOURMET RESTAURANT Classy Dining Experience & Fine Healthy Food
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(continued from page 25) (650) 969-4884 fare mixed with a bit of Greek. Good, quick Michael’s at Shoreline, 2960 Shoreline Michael’s Gelato & Cafe, 440 University Provides a variety of cuisine from pizza to Mediterranean food at low prices. Daily Blvd., Mountain View (650) 962-1014 Ave, Palo Alto (650) 322-8200 tos (650) 948-8996 Indian food, but its Persian food is best. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed Oct. 10, 1997) While the area is known for its golf course, Located in the heart of downtown Palo Mandarin Classic, which serves Shanghai, The prices are reasonable and the atmo- Mextogo, 1081 El Camino Real, Menlo pond and hills views, Michaels also has Alto, Michael’s serves up flavors of gelato Szechwan and Hunan specialities, is lav- sphere is comfortable. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 Park (650) 321-9669 salads, soups, sandwiches and a good and sorbet, coffees, sandwiches and pas- ishly decorated with bouquets of silk flow- p.m.; 5-9 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 23, 2004) Quick traditional Mexican food off the main selection of beers. Pleasant omelets and tries. Open long hours, this high-quality ers and a grand piano. Daily. Lunch 11:30 Mediterranean Wraps, 425 California street of Menlo Park. Contrary to the name, brunch. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sat. gelateria is colorful, tasty and a lot of fun. a.m.-3 p.m.; Mon.-Fri. Dinner 4:30-9:30 Ave., Palo Alto (650) 321-8189 there is seating inside the restaurant as and Sun., 7:30 a.m. -4 p.m. (Reviewed Sun.-Thu. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 7 a.m.- p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 4:30-10 p.m. This hole-in-the-wall offers a classic mix- well as to go service. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. July 22, 2005) midnight. (Reviewed March 10, 2006) Mandarin Gourmet, 420 Ramona St., ture of simple Jordanian and Lebanese Palo Alto (650) 328-8898 Mandarin cuisine featuring excellent pot stickers, tasty won tons in hot oil, great tangerine chicken and beautifully prepared fresh vegetables. Small but serviceable wine list. Attractive, contemporary dining room is decorated with Chinese artifacts. Full bar. Comfortable. Great for families. See wh at happe ns wh en Lunch Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Din- ner Mon.-Sat. 5-10 p.m.; Sun. 5-9:30 p.m. (Reviewed Nov. 14, 2003) Mango Caribbean Restaurant, 435 Ham- ilton Ave., Palo Alto (650) 324-9443 Mango Caribbean Restaurant serves you dre ss up a little? dishes including curried goat, BBQ shrimp on mango salsa, fried plantains and jerked chicken. Blended island drinks and sangria are part of the beverage fare. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Mon.-Sat. and Sun. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Mantra, 632 Emerson St., Palo Alto Announcing... (650) 322-3500 A place for well-heeled diners to enjoy hints of India in their Frenchy California cuisine. Curious fusion menu includes tandoori mixed grill, pancetta-wrapped swordfish and black truffle ice cream. Beautiful decor and low lounge seating. Lunch: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Brunch: Sun. 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Dinner: Sun.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. (Reviewed May 26, 2006) Marche, 898 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park (650) 324-9092 Marche’s mission is to serve seasonal cuisine with locally grown vegetables, so the menu changes nightly and then more dramatically by season. Comfortable is the name of the game at this French restau- rant, with brown cushiony leather chairs lending a nice touch to a classic decor. Tue.-Sat. 5:30-10 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 11, 2002) Mardinis Cafe, 408 Willow Rd, Menlo Park (650) 324-4316 Some locals claim this small convenience store-cafe combination offers better falafel than the legendary Falafel Drive-In in San Jose. Offers Middle Eastern fare, such as kebobs and shawerma, as well as burgers and sandwiches. Daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Marigold, 448 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 327-3455 Well-priced Indian classics -- samosas, meat and seafood curries, biryanis and tandoori dishes -- served in pleasant sur- roundings by cordial waiters. Lunch: Mon.- Fri. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-3 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Fri. 5-10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 5-11 p.m. (Reviewed June 6, 2003) Mario’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant, 861 Leong Drive, Mountain View (650) 988-0400 Mario’s may be hard to find, but it’s well worth it. You’ll be well taken care of (recent visitors got a surprise dessert) and served such hearty Italian food as butternut squash ravioli and ricotta-stuffed shells Designed locally, made in San Francisco with tomato cream sauce. The vegetable soup is a revelation, with mellow, rich flavors. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fashionably classic accessories, dresses and Dinner Thu.-Fri. 5-9 p.m. (Reviewed Oct. 13, 2006) Maru Ichi Japanese Noodle House, 368 separates with a modern fi t, in modern fabrics. Castro St., Mountain View (650) 564- 9931 Hot and flavorful soups, efficient service and good prices keep this no-frills noodle house full at lunchtime. Highlights include tonkotsu ramen and the hot udon noodle Monday 11am-5pm soup. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5- 10 p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 11:30 Tuesday – Saturday 11am-6pm a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed April 16, 2004) Masa’s Sushi, 400 San Antonio Road, Mountain View (650) 941-2117 Sunday Noon-5pm In addition to complete lunch and dinner menus, Masa’s Sushi offers a variety of catering options. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 and by appointment a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner: Mon.-Wed. 5-9:30 p.m., Thu.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. Max’s Opera Cafe, 711 Stanford Shop- ping Center, Palo Alto (650) 323-6364 Giant, New York deli-style sandwiches, 520 Bryant Street (at University) Palo Alto steak, pasta, salads, seafood, huge des- serts. Singing waitpersons in the evening. (650) 327-1780 • www.vianhunter.com Sun.-Thu. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 24, 2003) Mazeh Taste of the World Restaurant, 1910 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Page 27 Eating Out
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Page 28 • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly GoingsThe best ofOn what’s happening on the Midpeninsula Art Galleries Through Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Center Bloodmobile. Tickets include re- Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los Al- ception, full bar, dinner, entertainment, CALENDAR LISTINGS “Between Light and Shadow” Feauturing tos. www.viewpointsgalery.com auction and more. $200 per person/$150 new oil pastels by JoAnne Horsfall Beas- tax deductible. Garden Court Hotel, 520 CALENDAR. ley and ceramics by Karen Truesdell. On High and Outside Painters David Ivan Information for Weekly and Master Community Calendar Cowper St., Palo Alto. Call 723-6795. display through Nov. 19. Gallery Hours: Clark, Ashlee Ferlito, and Ann Hogle and listings must now be submitted online. Please go to www.PaloAltoOnline. [email protected] Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 video artist Melissa Day. Work reveals com, click on “Master Community Calendar,” and then click on “Submit a.m.-3 p.m. The Main Gallery, 1018 Main that the landscape remains an abiding, magnetic presence in our lives, inspiring a Classes/Workshops a listing.” Listings are published in the papers on a space-available basis. St., Redwood City. www.themaingallery. Ananda Yoga and Devotion Yoga ses- variety of art. Tue.-Sat., through Nov. 22. org sion Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-noon $30. Ananda, NEWS. The online form is e-mail editor@paweekly. Free. Spur Projects, 888 Portola Road, “Serigraphs and Drawings” Presented 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call 323- Portola Valley. Call 529-2040. www.Spur- for Calendar listings only. com; fax (650) 326-3928, by artist Susan Trubow. Landscapes of 3363. www.anandapaloalto.org Projects.com To submit information for Attn: Editor; or mail to the Mendocino coast. Thu.-Sun., through Estate Planning Wednesdays, Nov. 22: Jock Sturges “In Color” Recent color Dec. 31. Free. 1870 Art Center Gallery, “Forever Planning”; Nov. 29” “Five Wish- possible use elsewhere in Editor, Palo Alto Weekly, photographs by photographer Jock 1870 Ralston Ave., Belmont. Call 261- es.” 11 a.m.-noon Free. Little House, 800 the paper, send it the usual 703 High St., Palo Alto, CA Sturges. Through Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-6 1086. www.1870artcenter.org Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. p.m. Free. Stellar Somerset Gallery, 539 way: 94301. A Painted Life Paintings of the human www.peninsulavolunteers.org Bryant St., Palo Alto. www.stellarsomer- body, using a minimalist palette and setgallery.com Fighting Faiths: The Crusades The QUESTIONS? If you have questions, call the reception desk at the restrained wide, heavy brush stokes. Painted Photographs by Brigitte Car- causes and historic impact on medieval Palo Alto Weekly between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. weekdays, (650) Through Nov. 29. Art12 Gallery, 539 Europe of the 11th-12th centuries Cru- nochan Through Dec. 31, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Alma St., Palo Alto. Call 566-1381. www. sades to liberate the Holy Land. Mon- 326-8210. After hours, you may press zero and leave a message in the Bella Figura: Painted Photographs by art21.us days, Nov. 27-Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-noon Brigitte Carnochan. Hand-painted gelatin general mailbox. Allegro Gallery California landscapes by $76 members/$87 non-members. Little silver prints of still-life’s and nudes. Mod- Ed Lucey through Nov. 30. Hours: Mon.- House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call For complete Calendar listings, go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com ernbook Gallery, 494 University Ave., Palo Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Allegro Gallery, 326-2025. www.peninsulavolunteers.org and click on “Master Community Calendar.” Alto. www.modernbook.com/carnochan. 3130 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. Call htm Live a Life You Love: An Inspiring Pro- 851-4300. www.allegroframing.com gram for People Living with Cancer A 2 Scalene Photography exhibition by Ale- Birds and Baskets Gourd sculptures by hour monthly meeting that presents ideas, jandra Chaverri Through Nov. 20. Mon.- artist, Rebecca Black display through life tools and two one-on-one coaching Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free. Keeble & Nov. 18. The exhibit features hard-shelled sessions monthly. Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-noon. Schuate, 290 California Ave., Palo Alto. www.PaloAltoOnline.com gourds as bird sculptures, bird mask $125/month. Community Breast Health Call 493-2657. www.achaverri.com If it’s useful and local, it’s on Palo Alto Online! hangings, and baskets. Hours: Tue.-Sat., Project, 390 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto. Tercera Art Gallery Palo Alto Featuring 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Call (415) 454-9610. sketches in watercolor, litho crayon and Los Altos. Parent and Child Craft Class: Decorat- charcoal by Jamie Chase; post-industrial City. Call (408) 299-8519. www.carlfran- and Kiazi Malonga. All Levels welcome. By Scale Rules Three works in progress. ing Paper For parents and children over ceramics by Kevin Waller; wood sculp- zen.com Sundays, through Dec. 17, 3:30-5 p.m. Black and white photographs by Alejan- 5 years old. Everyone will go home with tures by Robyn Horn. Tue.-Sat., through Centennial Organ Concert Nov. 19, 3 $12 drop-in. Cubberley Community Cen- dra Chaverri, including 2006 Presidential note cards and wrapping paper. Nov. 19, Nov. 25, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free. Ter- p.m. Members of the American Guild of ter, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call Elections in Costa Rica, the creative pro- 2-4 p.m. $22 members/$28 non-mem- cera Gallery, 534 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Organists will perform. Free. St. Joseph’s (510) 754-3197. www.congorhythms.org cess on an acrobat and the craft of mak- bers/$6 child. Gamble Garden, 1431 Call 322-5324. www.terceragallerypalo- Catholic Church, 582 Hope St., Mountain Vintage Dance Party Nov. 19, 4-6:30 ing a violin by our local violin maker, Larry Waverley St., Palo Alto. Call 329-1356. alto.com View. p.m. Presented by The Varsity Dance Haussler. Through Nov. 30, 9:30 a.m.-5 Peninsula Symphonic Band Fall Con- Club. Live music by Paul Price’s Society p.m. Free. Keeble and Schuate Photogra- Auditions Clubs/Meetings Orchestra. Refreshments, dance lesson American Association of University cert Works by Mozart, Shostakovich and phy Gallery, 290 California Ave., Palo Alto. Peninsula Pops Orchestra Openings included. $15. Palo Alto Masonic Center, Women Meetings A network of women more. Conductor Dr. Norbert Molder. Nov. Call 327-8996. www.achaverri.com For advanced players of all instruments. 461 Florence St., Palo Alto. www.paulp- and men and an organization for over 75 19, 3-5 p.m. Free. Gunn High School, 780 Contemporary British Art Nine British Rehearsals Tuesdays, through Dec. 31, 7- riceorchestra.com years. Women and men with college and Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Call 873- artists in an ongoing exhibition through 10 p.m. Call for appointment. Gunn High associate degrees welcome. Meetings 0671. www.geocities.com/amiyada/psb Environment Dec. 31. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; School, 780 Arastradero Road, room M1, Redwood Symphony Eric Kujawsky held 3rd Saturdays or 3rd Thursdays. Purisima Loop A loop hike with docents Sun., noon-5 p.m. and by appointment. Palo Alto. Call 856-8432. www.peninsu- conducts Sibelius’ Symphony No. 6 and Free. Location vary, Palo Alto. Call 968- Chris MacIntosh and Stephen Buckhout. Free. Chelsea Art Gallery, 440 Kipling lapops.org Haydn’s Symphony No. 86. Bay Area vio- 0443. www.aauw-paloalto.org Strenuous 7-mile hike. Meet at the Whit- St., Palo Alto. Call 324-4450. www.chel- lin virtuoso Robin Sharp performs Saint- Benefits Film Presentation and Discussion Pre- temore Gulch entrance. Nov. 19, 9 a.m.- seaartgallery.com Saens’ Introduction and Rondo Capric- The Drive for a New Bloodmobile Nov. sented by The American Association of 4 p.m. Free. Purisima Creek Redwoods Follow The Sun Paintings from South- cioso. Nov. 19, 3-5:30 p.m. $20/$15. 30, 6-10 p.m. A benefit gala to raise funds University Women. Film by Dorothy Fadi- Open Space Preserve. www.openspace. ern France and Spain by Carol Mead. Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 to replace the 14 year old Stanford Blood man Sat., Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-noon. “Moth- org Kehoe Ave., San Mateo. Call 366-6872. erhood by Choice not by Chance” will be Room With a View With docents Keith www.redwoodsymphony.org followed by discussion and refreshments. Johnsgard and Barbara Patterson. A Stanford Chamber Chorale Stephen M. OF NOTE Free. Jordan Middle School, 750 N. Cali- stroll along the San Andreas Fault and Sano, director. Nov. 17, 8 p.m. The Cho- fornia, Palo Alto. Call 941-9425. www. up the Bella Vista Trail to discuss how rale performs Hallock’s Let My Prayer aauw-paloalto.org Black Mountain came to be. A moder- Come Up as the Incense, Harvey’s Come Monday Night Out A Lesbian, Gay, Bi- ately strenuous, 4 mile out-and-back hike Holy Ghost, Whitacre’s I thank You God sexual, and Transgender group with sup- with a 500-foot elevation change. Bring a for most this amazing day, Durufle’s Qua- porters. Discussion, social events, edu- lunch. Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. tre motets sur des themes gregoriens, cation and spiritual development. Second Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. www. Stanford’s Three Motets, Lauridsen’s Monday, monthly, 7 p.m. Unity Palo Alto openspace.org Ave Maria, and Clausen’s Tonight eter- Community, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Stretch Your Legs A 4 mile, leisurely- nity alone. $10/$5. Memorial Church, Alto. Call 966-8290. paced hike up Polly Geraci Trail with do- 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. Call 723-2720. cent Paul Vadopalas. Nov. 19, 10 a.m.- http://music.stanford.edu Community Events noon Free. Pulgas Ridge Open Space Baby Storytime Tuesdays, 11-11:15 a.m. Preserve. www.openspace.org Ages 6-18 months. Free. Main Library, Dance Ballroom Dancing Turkey Trek 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Call 329- Cha Cha will be taught With docents Paul Billig and 2205. Fri., Nov. 17, 8 p.m. Lessons for beginning Kay Partelow. A 5 mile hike to the top of and intermediate levels, no experience or Black Mountain includes an elevation gain HDSA Wine Tasting Event Presented by partner necessary. General dance party of 800 feet. Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-noon Free. the James H. Clark Research Center of 9 p.m.-midnight. Singles and couples Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. www. Stanford University. To benefit the Hun- welcome. Free refreshments. Casual at- openspace.org Tom Hauck Tom tington’s Disease Society Of America. tire. $7. Cubberley Community Center, Event will feature a live and silent auction, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call Exhibits food, entertainment, and hosted by Pro- 856-9930. www.readybyte.com/friday- “7 Photographers” Charles Anselmo, fessor Dr. Ron Kopito. Call to register. Nov. nightdance William Bishop, Alejandra Chaverri, Kath- 18, 4-8 p.m. $65. Linx Cafe, 318 Campus ryn Dunlevie, Barbara Kossy, Maurice CircleDance Traditional and contempo- Dr., Palo Alto. Call (916) 927-4400. Stevens and Marianne Thomas display rary Circle Dances from around the world. Toe-tappin’ trees pictures Mon.-Fri., through Nov. 30, 8:30 Sun., Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m. All dances taught, Even evergreens get into the act during Smuin Ballet’s “The Christ- Concerts a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Stanford Art Spaces, “Thanks for the Melodies” Gala concert no previous experience necessary, no mas Ballet, 2006 Edition.” The holiday dance show comes to the 420 Via Palou, Stanford. Call 725-3622. presented by Opera Bravura. Program partner needed. $10 donation requested. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts at 500 Castro St. http://cis.stanford.edu/~marigros features Opera, Operetta, musical theater Unity Palo Alto Community Church, 3391 “Classic and Timeless Toys” from Nov. 29 through Dec. 3. Both classical and popular music pro- and concert favorites, featuring concert Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. www.circle- Palo Alto vide a backdrop for the dancers, who mingle different styles: ballet, pianist, Dmitriy Cogan. Opera Bravura is dance.com Sport Shop and Toy world and the Muse- um of American Heritage present “Classic tap, swing and others. Tickets are $45-$55, with discounts available a performance group of Bay Area profes- Congolese Dance Classes With Congo- and Timeless Toys,” an exhibit featuring sional singers and voice students. Nov. lese Master of Dance Regine N’Dounda. for seniors and students. Call 415-495-2234 or go to www.smuin- over 75 classic toys of the 20th century. ballet.org. 18, 7-9:30 p.m. First Congregational Dance to live drums by Master Drummers Church, 2323 Euclid Ave., Redwood Massengo Constant, Matingou Tintina (continued on next page) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Page 29 Goings On
(continued from previous page) “From the Land” A survey of assemblag- “Rail Gardeners Run Trains” Fridays- es by Bay Area artist Werner Glinka on Sundays, Nov. 18-Dec. 10th, 11 a.m.-4 Learn the history of toys and the story display through Nov. 17. Flea Street Cafe, p.m. The Bay Area Garden Railway so- behind their inventions. Fridays-Sundays, 3607 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park. ciety will present a double track garden through Jan. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Mu- Call 854-1226 . www.cooleatz.com/flea- gauge layout. Museum of American Heri- seum of American Heritage, 351 Homer st-cafe tage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Call 321- Ave., Palo Alto. Call 321-1004. www. 1004. www.moah.org moah.org “Sliding Scale” By Gail Wight. Objects of scientific research and the larger field of science in a new light. Mice eat through a Your Local representation of their genome, butterflies struggle to escape their pins, and beetles tell their stories. Through Dec. 10. Hours: Lamp Repair Specialist Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Free. Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery, 419 Laseun Mall, Stanford. Call 723-3404. art.stanford.edu 15% Off Art for Life presents Shadows and Fog Art for Life, a quarterly exhibition celebrat- All Lamp ing the gift of life blood donors provide others in our community. Through Jan. 2. Shadows and Fog, done by a community Repairs* of San Francisco Bay Area artists. Stan- ford Blood Center, 3373 Hillview Ave., *Please Present Palo Alto. Call 723-8270. http://blood- Coupon for Offer. center.stanford.edu Art in Action Library Show Art in Action Expires 11/30/06. opens a 6-month long art show series featuring artwork from local students grades K-8. Through May 5. For a list of Quick Turn-Around participating schools see website. Free. Serving the Community Since 1914! Art in Action, 3925 Bohannon Dr., Menlo M-F 8am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-2pm Park. Call 566-8339. www.artinaction. Stanford Electric 301 High Street Palo Alto 650-323-4139 org Chasing History: Art and Provenance Exhibition highlights the research con- ducted on several paintings and the results of the investigation. Wed.-Sun., through Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Cantor Arts Center, Museum Way and Lomita Dr., Palo Alto. museum.stanford. edu Cubberley Studio Artists Exhibit Eight artists from the Cubberley Studios will ex- hibit works in painting, photography, and mixed media Mon.-Sat., through Nov. 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Civic Center Lobby, 250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. www.cub- berelystudios.com Fine Color Gem Show Gem Expert Mr. Lee Collins will present his latest collec- tion of gemstones. Nov. 17-18, 11 a.m.- Ho Ho Ho 7 p.m. Free. Sharon Heights Shopping Ho Ho Ho Center, 325 Sharon Park Dr., ste. D6, Menlo Park. Call 854-4740. www.erinal- offoff toto workwork wewe gogo exandrabarron.com Juliet Lundy’s Art Show Juliet Lundy is a juried oil painter who studied locally and Fix those nagging home and business plumbing overseas with a focus on Plein Air and Still Life. Currently displaying an exhibit and repair problems before Christmas! of flowers through Nov. 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Downtown Palo Alto Library, 270 • Plumbing • Instant Hos Water Forest Ave., Palo Alto. Call 321-9008. Palo Alto Art Center Free tours for adults Emergencies Systems with docents in Art Dialogues program. • Leaking Pipes • Recirculation Saturdays, through Dec. 22, 2 p.m.; no tour Nov. 25. Private tours available. Palo • Dripping Faucets Systems Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo • Clogged Drains • Water Heaters Alto. Photographer Meggi Raeder’s Exhibit • Water Filtering • Copper Repiping Fine art photography exhibit by artist Systems • Hydro-Jetting Service Meggi Raeder features creatures such as dragonflies, orchids, peacocks, but- • Water Conservation • Video Inspection terflies, and more. Through Nov. 17, 10 • Garbage Disposals a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Fire House Gallery, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 289-5430. www.avenidas.org Special Places, Intimate Spaces Palo Priced competitively Alto photographer, Nancy Wong, exhibits and located locally. All landscapes from her travels, florals and candid people shots. Through Dec. 10, 9 services performed by a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Books Inc., Cafe, 301 licensed union-trained Castro St., Mountain View. The Mondavi Family Gallery Reinstalled professional plumbers New installation presents the Center’s 19th-century European and American collection. Through Dec. 31. Hours: Wed.- E-mail: Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. 11 a.m.-5 [email protected] p.m. Free Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Dr., Stanford. Call 723-4177. Tour: Outdoor Sculpture Walk Stanford Check Our Web Site: University’s distinguished outdoor art www.plumbingservice.com collection includes nearly 100 sculp- tures and features important figurative and abstract works by artists of the late 19th century to the present. Meets at the entrance to the Main Quad, facing the Oval. First Sundays monthly through 800-378-DRIP Dec. 2, 2 p.m. Free. Stanford University Main Quad, Serra Mall and Lomita Mall, (800-378-3747) Stanford. http://museum.stanford.edu/ visit/public_tours.html Page 30 • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Goings On HelpRestoreYourLocalCreek! Park. Call 326-2025. www.peninsulavol- unteers.org The San Francisquito Watershed Council OF NOTE Wednesday Movies Nov. 29” “La Tra- viata.” 1-3 p.m. $1 members/$2 non- needs your help restoring streamside habitat. members. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. www.penin- It’s good for the environment and it’s fun! sulavolunteers.org Woodside Film Festival 22 films for teens ~All activities 9:30am to 12:30 pm~ to adults. Nov. 24-25, 4:30-11:30 p.m. $5 DATE ACTIVITY LOCATION per program. Woodside High Performing Arts Center, 199 Churchill Ave., Wood- OCT 7 Ivy removal / planting prep El Palo Alto Park, PA side. www.woodsidefilmfestival.com NOV 4 Native planting El Palo Alto Park, PA Health DEC 2 Native planting Woodside Elementary Walking Group Meets Thursdays, 9 a.m. November meeting at Avenidas; Decem- For locations and directions: see www.SanFrancisquito.org/Events ber meet at Little House. Explore local streets. Walk about 3-4 miles. Call Hal This project is sponsored in part by the Dept of Water Resources Urban Streams Restoration Program, the NOAA Community-Based Restoration Program (NOAA-CRP), the Institute for Fisheries Resources– NOAA CRP Makin 948-2310 for weekly location. Free. Partnership, and the San Mateo Countywide Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program – a program of C/CAG Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. www.peninsulavol- Volunteers are also needed at the Native Plant Nursery – [email protected] Ryan Navratil unteers.org ~The San Francisquito Watershed Council~ 650.961.1035 x310 [email protected] Live Music Dinner Show: Songs from the Heart Mu- sical entertainment by Barbershop Quar- tets and the Peninsulaires Men’s Chorus. ProgressLydian Academy report problems? Opens in Nov. 18, doors open at 6:15 p.m. Orders of six or more receive reserved seating. Ticket sales on-line or by phone. $20. Want to Menloraise your Park grades? St. Albert the Great, Church Hall, 1095 Channing Ave., Palo Alto. Call 618-8600. Offering 1-1 instruction for high school www.barbershop-harmony.org creditLydian and otherAcademy educational can services.help. Tuesdays, Tacos and Tunes Hosted by West Coast Songwriters. Tuesdays, through Dec. 26, 6-9 p.m. Free. Fanny Free college application workshop in Oct. & Nov. & Alexancer, 412 Emerson St., Palo Alto. We Submitoffer tutoring, your CSU 1-1 application instruction withfor high time school to Call 654-3966. www.westcoastsongwrit- ers.org sparecredit, and and receive other educationalexpert coaching services. from On Stage ourCall certified650-321-0550 college to counselor schedule. “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” Present- your free initial consultation. ed by Castilleja School. Set production in Call 650-321-0550 to reserve. Westward weathervane India where Puck and company are mak- “Artist’s Color Weathervane,” a 1980 work fashioned from copper, ing mischief. Nov. 17-19. $5 students/$10 general. Castilleja School, 1310 Bryant 815 El Camino Real, Menlo Park wood and acrylic is among the creations of Thai artist Kamol Tas- St., Palo Alto. Call 470-7874. www.cas- sananchalee now on exhibit at the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford tilleja.org 650-321-0550 • www.lydianacademy.com University. Drawings and paintings by Thawan Duchanee are also “American Graffiti” Presented by Bro- Lydian Academy, LLC part of the show, which is called “Two Visions of Dharma: Thai ken Box Theatre Company. Nov. 17-18, Contemporary Art.” The exhibit runs through March 4 at the mu- 7-9:30 p.m. $5-$8. Eagle Theatre, 201 “Romeo and Juliet” Presented by Palo Alto High School, the story of the star- seum, which is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 Almond Ave., Los Altos. Call 960-8301. p.m. and Thursday until 8 p.m. Call 650-723-4177 or go to museum. www.mvla.net the hunter douglas stanford.edu. “Anything Goes” Musical comedy, “Any- holiday sales event thing Goes” performed by Woodside Community Theatre. Nov. 17-18, 7:30 celebrate the season and p.m.; Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m. Appropriate Tour: Papua New Guinea Sculpture Gar- Preschool Storytime For children ages for all ages. $18 adults/$15 seniors/$10 celebrate the savings. den Created on-site at Stanford by artists 3-5. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Main Library, students. Woodside High School, 199 from Papua New Guinea, the garden con- 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329- Churchill Ave., Woodside. Call 562- tains wood and stone carvings of people, 2134. www.cityofpaloalto.org/library/ 3900. animals, and magical beings that illustrate kids-teens “Brilliant Traces” by Cindy Lou John- clan stories and creation myths. Meet at Stop In and Explore Saturdays and Sun- son Thrown together in the confines of a the corner of the Papua New Guinea. days, Nov. 18-26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit the snowbound cabin, Henry and Rosannah Third Sundays, Nov. 19-Dec. 16. Free. David C. Daniels Nature Center and view alternately repel and attract each other Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden, displays about natural communities, see as they explore the pain of the past and, Santa Teresa and Lomita Dr., Stanford. larger-than-life pond strata mobiles, take in time, consider the possibilities of the http://museum.stanford.edu/visit/pub- a pond prowl, and have an opportunity to present. Directed by John Aney. Featur- lic_tours.html study live aquatic organisms. Free. David ing Meredith Hagedorn and Tom Gough. Unstable Landscape Paintings and C. Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge Thu.-Sun., through Nov. 19. $10-$20. drawings by Miriam Hitchcock. The Com- Open Space Preserve, Park at Russian Dragon Productions, 535 Alma St., Palo munity School of Music and Arts’ Mohr Ridge Open Space Preserve. www. Alto. Call 493-2006. www.dragonproduc- Gallery displays a mix of art by local and openspace.org tions.net international artists, faculty and students. Thanksgiving Story Time With story- “Dear Edwina” Edwina Spoonapple and Sponsored by Heritage Bank of Com- teller Chelsea McNeel. Sun., Nov. 19, her friends put on a show with tips on ev- merce. Through Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El erything from setting the table to being a Free. Community School of Music and Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321. good friend in this musical. Nov. 17, 4:30 Arts, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain www.keplers.com and 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 18, 2:30 p.m. $8 for View. www.arts4all.org Toddler Storytime For children ages 18 adults/$4 children. 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(continued from previous page) Kazakhstan. Nov. 28, 7 p.m. Free. Main Quad, building 60, room 61A, Stanford. makers faced in making “Morning Sun.” http://creees.stanford.edu Free. Cubberley Auditorium, School of “Is Money Everything?” A talk with To- Education, Stanford University, Stanford. masz Zarycki Deputy Director Institute for Call 723-3363. http://ceas.stanford.edu/ Social Studies, Warsaw University. Nov. events/295 28, noon Free. Building 40, room 41J, Algerian/French Film The Middle East Stanford. http://creees.stanford.edu Film Series presents “Le Harem de “Putin and the Press” Evgeny Kiseliev, Mme Ousmane,” an Algerian/French Journalist; former general director of film, directed by Nadir Mokneche. The NTV. Reservations required by Nov. 26, film will be in French and Arabic with 5 p.m. E-mail [email protected] or English subtitles. It portrays the lives of call 736-4277. Co-sponsored by CDDRL a domineering landlady, and her tenants and CREEES. Nov. 27, noon. Free. En- as their country drifts into civil war. Nov. cina Hall, 616 Serra St., Stanford. http:// 28, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Pigott Hall, bldg creees.stanford.edu 260, room 113, Stanford University. Call 725-3426. Talks/Authors A.J. Langguth and Union 1812 Lang- On Stage guth follows his Patriots with an ac- “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” Presented by count of the War of 1812. Tue., Nov. 28, Menlo-Atherton High School’s Thespian 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Society. Directed by Menlo Atherton se- Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321. nior Paolo Lopez. Opening night Nov. www.keplers.com 30, 7 p.m.; Dec. 1, 7 p.m.; Dec. 2, 2 p.m. Delaine Eastin Talk on Public Education $5-$8. Menlo-Atherton High School, 555 “If the World is Flat, What are the Impli- Middlefield Road, Atherton. cations for Public Education?” Delaine “Gaieties” “Gaieties,” a student written Eastin, visiting Professor of Education and directed musical. Nov. 29-Dec. 1, at Mills College, will speak. Nov. 27, 7-9 8-10 p.m. $9 students/$15 alumni and p.m. Free. Palo Alto High School, 50 Em- staff/$18 general. Memorial Auditorium, barcadero Rd., Palo Alto. Call 493-6360. 551 Serra Mall, Stanford. Call (847) 910- www.geocities.com/PACEforKids 2298. www.fromcalwithlove.com “Keep the Yuletide Gay” Presented by Theatre Q. Christmas comedy by Dale Albright. Nov. 30-Dec. 30. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. $10 previews/$25 opening night/$20 regular/$15 seniors. Dragon Theatre, 535 Alma St., Palo Alto. www.theatreq.org “Specials” A series of comic scenes cen- tering on love, marriage, and relationships performed by the Theater Arts students. Nov. 30, 1 p.m.; Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Free. Flex Theater, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Red- wood City. Call 306-3462. www.canada- college.edu “The Learned Ladies of Park Avenue” Presented by TheatreWorks. Set in the Jazz Age of Cole Porterís New York. Nov. 29-Dec. 23. $20-$60. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 and 7 p.m. Lucie Stern The- atre, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 463-1960. www.theatreworks.org Special Events “Birds of Prey in Modern Kazakhstan” Stanford Silk Road Lecture Series with Asylkhan Artyqbaev, Biologist-Ecolo- gist and Anthropologist, President of the Union of Falconers of the Republic of
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Page 38 • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports Shorts ALUMNI REPORT . . . Colgate University sophomore Katrina Zawojski from Palo Alto High has been named to the all-Patriot League first team in volleyball. This is Zawojskiís second all- league honor after earning sec- ond-team accolades her rookie season. The Raiders’ outside hit- ter paced the Colgate attack this season with 4.14 kills per game and a .267 hitting percentage. She registered at least 10 kills in 27 matches this season and posted five 20-plus kill perfor- mances. Zawojski earned Patriot League Baden Player of the Week honors on Sept. 4 after leading the Raiders to the Friar Invitational title and earned four honorable mention nods during the season. She posted 10 double-doubles this season and averaged 2.33 digs per game overall. . . . Menlo- Atherton grad Atlee Hubbard, a senior outside hitter at Sacra- mento State, was named to the all-Big Sky Conference first team for a second straight year after helping the Hornets win the regu- lar-season title. Hubbard leads the Big Sky with 20 double-doubles and ranks fourth in the league in both kills and points per game. Keith Peters The Menlo Park native posted double figures in kills in a career- high 14 straight matches. Her career high is 27 kills, which came Menlo School senior Ben Hohl has scored a school-record 461 goals in his career, but more importantly has helped the Knights compile a four-year record last Saturday at Northern Colo- of 114-19 for the best four-year mark in school history. Hohl will lead Menlo into the CCS Division II finals against Sacred Heart Prep on Saturday. rado. . . . Menlo-Atherton High grad Javier Ayala-Hil scored two goals to help the Cal men’s soc- cer team defeat New Mexico, 3-1, The Hohl package has been a winner in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday in Menlo School senior has helped the boys’ water polo team to a highly successful four years Berkeley. by Keith Peters — the throwing motion of baseball, “Do I think he is?” said Menlo The top-seeded Knights (27-1) en Hohl grew up like many the scoring of basketball and the coach Jack Bowen. “Absolutely. But, will have the opportunity to win a THE OAK TREE . . . Menlo Col- young American boys, with mental aspects of football. of course, I’m biased. But, all the second straight Central Coast Sec- lege senior running back Jihad B an infatuation for baseball. It “Once I got used to water polo, I coaches who I’ve talked to peg him tion Division II championship when Mahasin was named Northwest was his favorite sport. realized I had some potential,” Hohl as top three.” they take on No. 2-seeded Sacred Conference Kick Returner of the “Like all the other kids, I wanted said. Hohl was the only junior on both Heart Prep (22-7) at Independence Year after leading the nation with to be a professional baseball player,” And Brad Pitt is a decent actor. major All-America lists last season High in San Jose. a 33.2 average per return. Junior he said. “That lasted until the sev- The gangly Hohl has grown into and is a lock for first-team status It will be Menlo’s 10th straight Galen Perry, named the NWC enth grade.” a 6-foot-4, 190-pound lefthander again this year. As important as appearance in the section finals and Punt Returner of the Year, was It was then Hohl was introduced who is one of the nation’s finest high all the accolades, however, is what Hohl’s fourth, making this the final ninth in the nation with a 25.2 to another sport, water polo. It had a school players. Some even regard awaits Hohl and his Menlo team- championship game of his illustri- average per return. Senior Lar- combination of every sport he loved him as the country’s best. mates this Saturday. (continued on page 42) nell Ransom joined Mahasin and Perry on the first team. WOMEN’S NCAA SOCCER ON THE AIR Buehler’s defense a key Friday Men’s basketball: Northwestern at Stanford, 7 p.m., Fox Sports Net; KNTS to Stanford’s postseason 1220 (AM) Women’s volleyball: Stanford at Or- She brings international experience into third round egon St., 7 p.m., KZSU (90.1 FM) by Rick Eymer Prep sports: High School Sports Fo- team,” Stanford coach Paul Rat- cus, 11 p.m., KICU (Cable 6). Rebroad- achel Buehler squeezed in a cliffe said. “She’s tenacious, a true cast Sunday at 4 p.m. little school work Tuesday, an competitor and a playmaker out of Saturday R off day for the Stanford wom- the back.” College football: Oregon St. at Stan- en’s soccer team. The soft-spoken, She’s also among the finalists for ford, 12:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net; KNBR David Gonzales/Stanford Athletics freckled-faced redshirt junior from the Missouri Athletic Club Her- (1050 AM), KZSU (90.1 FM) Del Mar put in eight hours worth mann Trophy, soccer’s version of Prep football: Santa Teresa at Menlo- Atherton, 1 p.m., KCEA (89.1 FM) of lab time, most of it in chemistry. the Heisman Trophy. Teammate Prep sports: Cal Hi Sports, 9 p.m.; “I’ve always been really into Kelly O’Hara is a finalist for Fresh- Ch. 44 (Cable 12) school,” she said causally, a text- man of the Year. Sunday book resting at her side. Buehler will be on the field today Prep football: Aragon at Palo Alto, Buehler has also always been into when Stanford (15-6-1) hosts Clem- MC (28) 8 p.m. tape delayed soccer. She’s developed into one of son (11-7-4) at 7 p.m. in the third the nation’s top players at any level, round of the NCAA tournament. SPORTS ONLINE an opinion shared by the United The 23rd-ranked Cardinal is hosting For expanded daily coverage of college States National Team. a postseason match for the first time and prep sports, please see our online Stanford junior Rachel Buehler (right) brings plenty of experience to a “She has a lot of qualities and since reaching the quarterfinals in edition at www.PaloAltoOnline.com Cardinal team playing in an NCAA third-round match tonight. that’s why she’s on the national (continued on page 40) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Page 39 Sports
said. “I expected to play sparingly STANFORD FOOTBALL here and there, maybe in a blow out.” Sherman also had to get used to Youth movement a new quarterback when T.C. Os- trander took over for the injured Trent Edwards. It’s taken a few already has begun games, but the two of them have formed chemistry between them. McNally, Sherman among the many young players “T.C. was putting the ball out making contributions as Cardinal builds for the future there,” Sherman said. “We were re- ally connecting. That (win) gives us by Rick Eymer defensive end Levirt Griffin have some confidence and fuel. I don’t he Stanford football coaching played important reverse roles. know what to expect (from Oregon staff knew they would have to McNally became the seventh State) but if they change anything, work a significant number of redshirt freshman to start for the Evan (Moore) will make them pay T Associated Press young players this season but not Cardinal. The others are linebacker for it. They have to pay attention to even those coaches could have pre- Clinton Snyder, linebacker Will a 6-7 wide receiver.” dicted just how many true freshmen Powers, nose tackle Ekom Udofia, McNally, a Mormon, had to make and redshirt freshmen would be offensive tackle Chris Marinelli, a difficult choice following high needed to finish the season. tight end Jim Dray and linebacker school. Instead of going on his mis- Several of them have made sig- Fred Campbell. Stanford redshirt freshman Bo McNally finishes off an interception re- sion right away, he chose to play nificant contributions, including In addition, receivers Kelton Lynn turn for a TD in last week’s 20-3 upset of Washington. football at Stanford. freshman wide receiver Richard and Michael Miller are walk-on “I talked to my parents about it Sherman, who earned Pac-10 Player players who have started a game, renewed confidence into the game “Every week at practice we ex- during the recruiting process,” he of the Week honors for his laudable and kicker Aaron Zagory is a walk- against the Beavers. pected to win,” Sherman said. “You said. “I decided it would be in my effort in Stanford’s victory over on. “Overall, the season has been see people getting better. The inju- best interests to play out my football Washington last weekend. “Quite honestly, there’s really no pretty frustrating with only the one ries made it a little discouraging and options first and look at a mission Redshirt freshman Bo McNally other way for a redshirt freshman win so far,” McNally said. “But it now the pressure is off and we’re later on.” also earned recognition for his cru- to learn it other than in the meeting has been a really good learning ex- getting used to the system. Now it’s Stanford and sports are in McNal- cial interception and death-defying room, practicing a lot, not playing perience, and I’ve been really lucky just playing football.” ly’s blood. Both parents attended leap into the end zone against the for a year or two and learning from to be with these guys because ev- Perhaps Sherman’s biggest adjust- Stanford and his grandfather, Dave Huskies. the older guys,” Stanford coach Walt eryone has stayed positive and kept ment from high school to college McNally, was one of the premier First-year players will continue to Harris said. “(These guys) had to working hard. The seniors have set was getting used to a thicker play- pitchers of his time for the Balti- make their mark on Saturday when learn it during games like our (true forth an amazing example. Every book. He didn’t need to memorize a more Orioles. His uncle, Mike Mc- Oregon State visits the new Stanford freshmen) have done.” practice (Brandon) Harrison and whole lot at Dominguez High. Nally, is a professional golfer on the Stadium for a 12:30 p.m. kickoff. In a perfect world Harris would sit (Trevor) Hooper are on me pretty “We had maybe 35 offensive plays Canadian Tour. Sherman is one of six true fresh- all his freshmen for two years. He hard. They are amazing leaders.” in our playbook,” he said. “Now we “It’s been a fun thing to have men who have made an immediate hasn’t had that luxury on The Farm As the losses mounted, players have about 400. It was difficult. growing up,” he said. “I’d be in impact on the Cardinal, and one due to a lack of depth and injuries. continued to insist the team was Sometimes it got a little discour- school and someone would say of four starters. Linebacker Brian Fortunately the younger players are getting better, even without tangible aging but coach Harris and coach ‘McNally? Are you . . .’ and I would Bulcke, receiver Austin Yancy and beginning to catch up with the rest results. Now they have something (Tucker) Waugh kept me going. say yes, he’s my grandfather. It’s halfback Toby Gerhart have also of the Pac-10 and, after snapping which to point. It’s a better feeling “I didn’t really expect to play great to have those baseball con- started. Nose tackle Sione Fua and an 11-game losing streak, bring than usual. nearly as much as I have,” Sherman nections.” ■
tional team, then joined the Under- “I remember eating at the Cream- Rachel Buehler 21 national team in international ery and staying at the house where (continued from page 39) competition in England and Nor- my father lived while he did his res- 2002. way. She’s played internationally idency at Stanford,” Buehler said. Buehler, the team captain, anchors since joining the Under-16 team. “It’s a bed and breakfast now.” a defense that ranks 12th nationally “I never really expected any- That fondness turned into a re- in shutout percentage and 14th in thing,” Buehler said. “I just like cruiting edge for Stanford. It would goals-against average. playing. I’ve been blessed to have have taken an extraordinary circum- When the conversation turns to the experiences I’ve had but it’s not stance for her to go elsewhere. her teammates, Buehler’s eyes light something I would ever have pre- “I did look at other schools but I up and she becomes more animat- dicted.” was upfront with people,” she said. ed. Buehler, who has yet to earn a cap “I knew if I got accepted I was com- “We have a lot of great players,” with the national team, looks at it as ing to Stanford. It was an opportu- she said. “We’ve come together and another avenue to play soccer at a nity I could not pass up. This is an we play for each other. We’ve got- higher level. awesome program.” ten better each game and hopefully “If it comes my way that would be Buehler has helped Stanford re- there is still a lot ahead for us.” awesome,” she said. “I’ll see what main an elite program, even as Stanford placed eight on the all- happens with that. It’s a great op- Santa Clara grabs more headlines. Pac-10 teams, including Buehler, portunity if it pans out.” The Cardinal is playing in its 16th O’Hara and senior Shari Summers Buehler’s talent and competitive NCAA tournament in 17 years, and on the first team. Only conference nature comes from her family. Bue- the last nine in succession. Stanford champions UCLA had as many hler’s father, Donald, was a con- reached the quarterfinals in 2002, players on the first team. ference champion in wrestling (191 but was eliminated by Portland in Sophomore Allison Falk and pounds) at Stanford in 1964. He also penalty kicks. A trip to the Final freshman Kristin Stannard were played water polo for the Cardinal Four in 1993 ended in the national named to the second team and soph- (then known as the Indians) before semifinals, with George Mason also omore Marissa Abegg was honor- the NCAA sponsored postseason advancing on penalty kicks. able mention. play. He was an elite player with the Stanford and Clemson have split Stannard, O’Hara, Ali Riley and Olympic Club of San Francisco and two previous meeting. Alicia Jenkins were named to the participated in the U.S. Olympic tri- Buehler can influence a game of- all-freshman team. No other school als. fensively in addition to her defensive had any more than two. When it came to Rachel’s athletic duties. She’s become adept at read-
David Gonzales/Stanford Athletics One of the goalies — junior Erica pursuits, she formed her own mo- ing attacking offenses and looking Holland or sophomore Alex Gamble tivation. for a way to exploit it with a coun- — likely would have received rec- “My parents never put any pres- terattack. ognition but they pretty much split sure on me,” she said. “They “I try to assess what’s open and the season between them. wouldn’t have minded if I played what the other team is giving us,” “We’ve done well as a team and Karate, or the piano. They’re not she said. “I just try to make the right that brings more recognition,” even that much into soccer. They decision.” Buehler said. “The freshmen have just enjoy watching.” Since Buehler joined the team in brought great spirit and an offensive Buehler is proud of her father’s 2003, Stanford has played all six of threat. All of them have done amaz- collegiate accomplishments and its NCAA contests at Santa Clara’s ing for us.” several childhood excursions helped Buck Shaw Stadium. She hopes to- Stanford’s Rachel Buehler (15) is a finalist for the Hermann Trophy, None more amazing than Buehler, develop an early fondness for Stan- night’s game at Maloney Field helps soccer’s version of football’s Heisman Trophy. who spent the summer with the na- ford. start a new postseason tradition. ■ Page 40 • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL STANFORD ROUNDUP It was Cardinal volleyball a lesson nabs the nation’s best The Class of 2011 includes 6-4 Alix Klineman, one of most learned highly sought-after recruits in the history of the sport by Keith Peters Stanford men’s ugly loss and has excellent skills,” Dunning to Air Force exposes he Stanford women’s volley- said. “She is one of the best players young team’s deficiencies ball program has produced 23 to come out of San Diego in recent T All-Americans, seven Nation- years. Cassidy will be able to play by Rick Eymer al Players of the Year, 17 members in almost any position on the court, of the U.S. National except middle blocker. ome lessons are learned the Team and five Honda/ One of the reasons we hard way and when the Stan- Broderick Award win- are so excited about S ford men’s basketball team ners. Cassidy is that she has takes the court against visiting Some of the finest a very high volleyball Northwestern tonight at 7 p.m., women volleyball play- IQ.” coach Trent Johnson hopes his ers in history have put Browne hails from young players are a quick study. on a Stanford uniform: Danville, where she “The only positive about this (a from Kristin Folkl to attends Monte Vista 79-45 second round CBE Classic Kristin Klein; Kim Gallagher Robert High and plays for Vi- loss to Air Force on Wednesday Oden to Bev Oden; sion Volleyball Club. night) is it’s the third game of the Kerri Walsh to Logan Browne has been a year and tomorrow we go back to Tom to Ogonna Nna- USA Youth and Junior work and play on Friday,” Johnson mani to Kristin Rich- National Team mem- said. “We got exposed worse than I ards to Cynthia Bar- ber and helped team to thought. I’m surprised.” boza. All have helped Alix Klineman the 2004 NORCECA
Stanford will not have to worry Paul Sakuma/Associated Press put Stanford women’s volleyball on gold medal in Puerto Rico. Browne about traveling to Kansas City next the map with an NCAA-record six also guided her Vision squad to a week, instead preparing for Den- national titles and five national run- fifth-place finish at the 2006 USA ver’s visit the Saturday following ner-up finishes. Junior Olympic Volleyball Cham- Thanksgiving. With that said, a new group is pionships. Stanford (2-1) beat San Jose State, ready to do the same. The Class “Stephanie has been involved in 73-52, on Tuesday night in the first of 2011, in fact, may be one of the the Junior National Team program round of the CBE Classic. best ever at Stanford following the for several years,” said Dunning. At times on Wednesday, Stanford signing of Alix Klineman, Cassidy “She is a very experienced and had four sophomores and a fresh- Lichtman and Stephanie Browne to physical middle blocker. Stephanie man on the court while Air Force Stanford 7-foot freshman Robin Lopez (42) causes problems for Air national letters of intent. All will works very hard and is very serious had four seniors and a junior. Force’s Andrew Henke during the Cardinal’s loss Wednesday. join the Cardinal next fall. about volleyball and improving as The Falcons (3-0) won 24 games “I would imagine this class will a player.” and played in the NCAA tourna- which leads to another and another. The Cardinal held San Jose State be one of the top recruiting classes ment last year. The seniors were Fortunately tonight we were able to to under 30 percent shooting, in- in the country,” Stanford coach John Women’s water polo all starters and the junior played in regroup.” cluding 22 percent (6-of-27) in the Dunning said. “We are obviously Menlo School senior Kim Krueger every game. Mitch Johnson was forced to learn second half. The Spartans shot 40 very happy to have these three stu- signed a national letter of intent to Stanford won 16 games and on the go last year and settled in percent in their loss to UC Santa dent-athletes joining our program. study and play at Stanford, joining played in the NIT. Mitch Johnson is quite nicely. Trent Johnson thinks Barbara last Friday. But you judge a recruiting class af- Amber Oland, Chelsea Smith-Car- the only starter back from that team Dildy can do the same. Stanford shot just over 30 percent ter they graduate.” michael and Allison Gerrity in the and Fred Washington, who missed “We were good in spurts and we against Air Force and was just 2- Klineman heads the class. She is Cardinal class of 2011. most of last season after knee sur- were ugly at times,” Johnson said. of-17 from long range. Lopez’s 10 one of the most highly sought-after Krueger has helped Menlo to gery, is the only senior. “We had foul trouble with the young points and eight rebounds were both recruits in the history of women’s win a pair of CCS championships, “We’ve stressed not letting youth guys. It’s a learning experience. We team highs. volleyball, leading her club teams to and could help add another as the and inexperience be a cop out,” kept our composure and guys made Trent Johnson said Will Paul was three silver medals at the U.S. Ju- Knights play for the title on Satur- Mitch Johnson said. “But they have a couple of plays.” impressive in his time on the court. nior National Championships and day. She played on the U.S. Youth been there and been together. They Lawrence Hill scored 17 points to The freshman forward grabbed 13 her high school squad to the 2004 team that won the Junior Pan controlled every aspect of the game lead Stanford. Robin Lopez added rebounds and scored seven points and 2005 state championships. Am Championship this summer. and we were on our heels the whole half of his 12 points in a four-minute in a combined 33 minutes over the Currently a senior at Mira Costa Krueger also played for the Stanford game.” span during the second half. Antho- two games. High, regarded as the No. 1 team Water Polo Club team that won Un- Trent Johnson hopes he never has ny Goods contributed 11 after going in the nation, Klineman earned the der-20 Nationals and placed second to use the sophomore point guard for 30 against Siena on Saturday. Women’s basketball 2005 California Gatorade Player of at Open Nationals this summer. more than 26 minutes a game so Lopez, the highly-regarded seven- Stanford (1-1) looks to rebound the Year, as well as the 2004 Pre- “Kim is a terrific passer, creative he’s sending in senior Carlton footer who recorded a double-double from its loss to BYU in the Pre- pVolleyball.com Sophomore Player goal-scorer and strong defender,” Weatherby, the former walk-on in his first collegiate game against season WNIT last week when it of the Year. Stanford coach John Tanner said. who has become a Stanford favor- Siena on Saturday, spent much of hosts Missouri on Tuesday at 7 Klineman was a two-time Pre- “Because she plays with our club ite, and freshman Da’Veed Dildy for the contest riding the bench due to p.m. pVolleyball.com All-American and team, she is very familiar with bits and pieces of these early season foul trouble. It marks the Tigers first-ever visit the 2003 CalHi Sports Freshman Stanford water polo. We are very games. “Robin is not going to be a world to Stanford. The two teams have State Player of the Year. excited to add a talented and poised “Asking Mitch for 35 minutes a beater every time out,” Trent John- met four times since 1984, with the “Alix has been a key part of the left-hander to this already strong re- game would wear him down,” John- son said. fourth-ranked Cardinal owning a Junior National Team program for cruiting class.” son said on Tuesday. “In a perfect When Lopez was on the court, three-game winning streak. many years,” said Dunning. “She world he’d average 26 minutes or so. Stanford made sure he got the ball Missouri, which went to the has international experience, and Wrestling I’ve got to get Da’Veed and Carlton inside. With 9:55 he finished a fast- NCAA tournament last year, won its her club and high school teams have Stanford signed four talented high in there as much as possible.” break lob pass from Mitch Johnson first two games and will be going been very successful. Alix has high school seniors: Nick Amuchastegui Dildy is not ready for prime time with a hard dunk. Stanford’s sixth- for its third straight tonight at home level skills because she works very (Talent, Ore.), Kyle Barrett (Las Ve- just yet and Weatherby never played man club immediately chanted against Arkansas State. hard and has had excellent coach- gas), Matt Winterbourne (Cornelius, more than three minutes in a game “RE-PLAY, RE-PLAY” until it was The week continues with a visit ing. She is one of the few players Ore.) and Christine Cunningham until this year. The 15 minutes he repeated on the videoboard several to No. 5 Tennessee next Friday and each year who can have a serious (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.). played against San Jose State is a times. No. 9 Georgia next Sunday. impact on the college game.” “I am very excited with our early career high. “A few times we went to a fast Senior Brooke Smith leads the Lichtman attends Francis Parker admits,” Stanford coach Kerry Mc- “(Da’Veed) has a way to go,” break and that’s something coach Cardinal with a 19.5 scoring av- High School in Poway and plays Coy said. “They truly represent Johnson said. “He made some ill- Johnson wants us to do more often,” erage and 8.5 rebounds per game. for the San Diego Volleyball Club. some of the best and brightest stu- defined decisions. But that’s a de- Hill said. “Sometimes, though, we Junior Candice Wiggins scored She’s also a high school All-Ameri- dent-athletes in the nation. They all manding position. It will take some went too fast and either turned it 16 points in Stanford’s opener but can and a finalist for national Junior will bring something special to our time. I like his poise. We just have a over or weren’t in position to get a was held to seven in the loss to the of the Year honors. program.” tendency to have one bad turnover, rebound.” Cougars. ■ “Cassidy is very well coached (continued on page 47) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Page 41 Sports
Ben Hohl CCS TENNIS (continued from page 39) ous prep career. The Knights advanced with an 18- Menlo girls come up 5 romp over No. 5 Valley Christian (San Jose) on Tuesday night at So- brato High in Morgan Hill. All Hohl short in title match did was score nine goals, a career high. The Gators reached the finals Knights look forward to possibly facing Monta Vista again for the third time in four years with in the Northern California Championships this weekend a 12-6 victory over Soquel. Hohl now has 461 career goals by Craig Wentz title. with one game to play. His 128 ne of the more successful “No matter who we play, †we’re goals this season rank him third on prep sports teams in the Cen- going to have a tough semifinal Menlo’s all-time list, trailing only O tral Coast Section for the past match,” said Shine, whose team will Ben Hohl (147 in 2005) and Ben decade has been the Menlo School have to either play Foothill (Pleas- Hohl (131 in 2004). girls’ tennis program. So, when the anton) or Monte Vista (Danville) in Hohl played in 35 games both Knights don’t hoist a CCS champi- the semifinals Saturday. those seasons but will have only 29 onship tennis trophy, it’s big news. Menlo got off to a good start on this year, since the CCS cut back on Despite losing valuable talent Wednesday when Sarah Hoffman the amount of matches teams could from a season ago and overcoming won at No. 1 singles by injury de- play. Based on his 4.5 goals-per- the usual illness and injuries along fault. The Knights’ No. 2 doubles game average, however, Hohl would the way, Menlo swept through the tandem of Alicia Cha and Allison have prorated total of 155 goals for a PAL Bay Division and the first three Carlisle and the No. 3 doubles duo 35-game schedule. rounds of the CCS playoffs before of Laura Olson and Adrienne Joy To that Bowen just shakes his losing to talented Monta Vista, 5-2 helped matters by taking their first head. in the Central Coast Section cham- sets into tiebreakers. “When Grant Zider graduated pionship match on Wednesday at Unfortunately for the Knights, (in 2001 with 111 goals that year), the Courtside Tennis Club in Los they dropped both those doubles I said there’s a scoring record that Gatos. matches and were beaten in straight may never be broken.” Though Menlo (21-6) wasn’t able sets in the other three matches be- But Hohl broke the record his to defend its CCS title, the Knights fore sophomore Emily Shine won sophomore year and again last sea- still have the opportunity to reverse at No. 4 singles. Shine, who is Bill son. Wednesday’s result at the Northern Shine’s niece and a transfer from “I made the mistake with Grant California Championships, which Georgia, won 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 after the Zider, saying he set an impossible begin Friday with two rounds and championship already had been de- bar,” Bowen said. “So, I’m hesitant concludes Saturday with the semifi- cided. to say Ben’s record will never be nals and finals at the Fremont Ten- Menlo’s Jennifer Goldman lost broken. But, it has been a special Keith Peters nis Center. at No. 2 singles, 6-1, 6-2, while four years.” Menlo and Monta Vista both ad- teammate Gaby Filipcik dropped Bowen remembers the first time vanced to the NorCal tournament her match at No. 3 singles, 6-2, 6-1. he met Hohl. just by making the CCS finals. The Knights’ No. 1 doubles team of “Here was this gawky kid . . . but I Menlo School senior Ben Hohl (with trophy) helped the 27-1 Knights “The girls were thrilled to get to Courtney Matteson and Mimi Hug- knew there was something,” Bowen win three tournament championships this season. the CCS title match and they expect- gins lost their match, 6-3, 6-4. recalled. “We’d hammer on funda- ed to defend the title,” said Menlo In the semifinals on Tuesday at mentals (in practice) and he picked ways collapse on him. to decide whether UCLA or Cal coach Bill Shine, who has led the Courtside, Menlo edged Mitty, 4- them up almost immediately. Then Hohl remained in that position is his university of choice, is one Menlo girls to seven CCS crowns in 3, while Monta Vista beat Sacred he was able to add his own flair, and until halfway through his junior of only two starters off last year’s the past 10 years. Heart Prep, 5-2. take it from there.” year. Now, he’s more of a perimeter CCS championship team. The other Menlo surprised Monta Vista in Sacred Heart gained victories at Aside from his physical attributes, player, shooting three-pointers as it is senior goalie Mike Merlone. Hale last season’s CCS championship No. 1 singles when Haley Hemm Hohl also showed Bowen something were, while sophomore James Bal- saw part-time duty last season while match, 4-3, and were hoping for a won her match, 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 10- perhaps even more special that first assone and senior Allen Reed share seniors Mason McMullin and Casey repeat upset on Wednesday. Though 7 and Sam Rosekrans triumphed at season when Hohl was left off the the two-meter zone. Rose, junior Alex Avery, Reed and Monta Vista didn’t take home the No. 2 singles, 6-7 (3-7), 6-2, 10-7. travel roster for the team’s annual Hohl still draws a lot of attention Balassone were just learning the CCS title a year ago, it still went on The Gators concluded the season training trip to Coronado (in San wherever he plays, but still manages ropes. to seize its third straight NorCal title with a successful 18-7 mark. Diego County). to score or provide assists no matter Yet, this relatively inexperienced a few days later. Menlo hopes for Hemm and Rosekrans will be “He was one of the top 13 players how many defenders are trying to team has compiled the best record the same this weekend in Fremont back at Courtside TC on Monday (out of 20), but he didn’t go,” Bow- stop him. in school history. in what could be a rematch versus for the start of the CCS Individual en explained. “I wanted to see how “He’s a natural athlete,” Bowen “We have amazing team chem- Monta Vista (23-2) for the NorCal Tournament. ■ he reacted. When we got back, he said. “He has great vision. He istry,” Hohl said. “We have six showed up to practice with no com- would have made an amazing quar- seniors. We all start and we’re all plaints, no sense of entitlement. He terback.” friends away from the pool. Every- just worked harder. I knew then we Like all great athletes, Bowen said one stepped up over the summer. had something very special.” Hohl doesn’t focus on what he’s try- We all trained really hard.” Hohl wound up as the team’s No. ing to do, “but what the possibilities Hohl, for one, spent the summer 2 scorer that season and has gotten are. That’s why he’s able to make working on different shot releases better each year. Not too surprising- moves that others can’t do,” Bowen and defensive tactics. ly, so have the Knights. From a 26-9 said. “He’s made moves that I’ve “Now I know how to react to situ- mark in 2003, Menlo went 29-6, 32- never seen (on any level) . . . Ben ations,” he said. “I’m able to set up 3 and 27-1 this season. That works creates with or without the ball.” my teammates better.” out to a 114-19 mark, the best four- Bowen often hears comments Contrary to his offensive stats, year record in the program’s history about Hohl from referees after Hohl enjoys assisting as much as — including the fewest losses dur- matches. scoring. ing that span. “One ref put it to me that every “I take just as much pleasure mak- “Every year we try to be our time Ben gets the ball, it seems like ing a fake and passing to my team- best,” said Hohl, who suffered only he has three options at his disposal, mates for an easy goal,” Hohl said. two losses in his own pool in four which makes him impossible to “I still like to score, but setting up years. “Jack is a great coach. When I guard,” Bowen recalled. “That re- others is great.” first came in, he gave me a solid set ally frames what he does with the That attitude and teamwork of fundamentals. He lets me have a ball.” has brought Menlo to this point lot more freedom now, as long as it’s Bottom line, Hohl makes every- in the season, one victory away inside our Menlo system. He puts a one around him even better. Fellow from throwing Bowen in the pool lot of trust in me.” senior Matt Hale, who has to guard again. Hohl started out as a two-meter Hohl in practice, for example, has So how does it all end for Ben player, who hung around the cage turned into one of the best defenders Hohl? like a basketball center awaiting a in the CCS in only his first full sea- “With a CCS title, hopefully,” he
lob pass for a dunk. Whenever a son of starting. Division I colleges said. “These four years have been Keith Peters two-meter player tries to get a pass, have taken note. amazing. I couldn’t have asked for Menlo senior Jennifer Goldman fell in No. 2 singles during the Knights’ of course, two or three defenders al- Hohl, a 3.8 student who has yet anything more.”■ 5-2 loss to Monta Vista in the CCS tennis finals Wednesday. Page 42 • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports
PREP ROUNDUP Menlo volleyball in finals Knights in Division IV title game, but Paly girls fall in D-II semifinals by Keith Peters
he Menlo School girls’ volley- ball team earned a berth into T the Central Coast Section Di- vision IV championships game and a return trip to the NorCal playoffs with a sweep of Mercy-San Fran- cisco on Wednesday. The third-seeded Knights (23-13) will face top-seeded Harbor (28-10) on Saturday at Independence High
Keith Peters in San Jose at 12:30 p.m. The CCS champ likely will host a first-round NorCal match next Tuesday while the loser goes on the road. Menlo-Atherton second-year coach Johnny Bega has the Bears primed for their first-ever CCS water polo championship on Saturday against Bellarmine. Menlo hit the road last season af- Heart Prep advanced to Saturday’s ter falling to Sacred Heart Cathe- finals as expected with easy wins. dral in the CCS finals. Plenty of firsts will be at stake The Knights romped past Valley The Knights face another tough Christian (San Jose), 18-5, after the task, despite overpowering Mercy- Gators toppled Soquel, 12-6. SF of the West Bay Athletic League, in CCS water polo championships Menlo senior Ben Hohl simply 25-19, 25-13, 25-16 at Valley Chris- dominated Valley Christian, scor- tian-San Jose. by Keith Peters heights this season after putting his calm and tightened their defense ing a season-high nine goals. Alex Natalie Sandman, a 6-foot-2 ju- s they say, there’s a first time players through a grueling tourna- — holding the Lancers scoreless for Avery added three goals and James nior, led Menlo with 13 kills while for everything. That’s pretty ment schedule that included the 16 minutes while erasing the deficit Balassone contributed two as seven sophomore Abby Whelan contrib- A much the underlying theme Knights and Gators among many of and grabbing an 8-3 lead heading Menlo players scored. uted 11 kills. Junior Katherine Gor- Saturday for the Central Coast Sec- the best teams in the state. into the fourth quarter. Senior goalie Mike Merlone man had 31 digs, making smooth tion water polo championships at Bottom line, Menlo-Atherton is Bears’ goalie Alex Popp recorded needed only four blocks as he gave passes to senior Allie Zamaria, who Independence High in San Jose. ready for the Bells, who have won 17 blocks. Jacob Morton and Rich- way early to backup Scott Platshon, took care of the assists. For Sacred Heart Prep coach eight straight CCS Division I titles ard Hong also contributed to M-A’s who had eight blocks. Senior Matt “Katherine Gorman’s passing was Jon Burke and Menlo coach Jenny and 20 overall since their first in sterling defensive effort at the 2-me- Hale had five steals to help Menlo the start for us, and everyone did a Booth, both are making their first 1983. ter position while Todd Hazen and reach the CCS title match for the good job of staying focused,” said appearances in the girls’ Division II Bellarmine, in fact, has been beat- Stephen Hicks shut down the pass- 10th straight season. Menlo coach Chris Crader. “We title contest in only their first sea- en by both Menlo and Sacred Heart ing lanes. Sacred Heart Prep got seven goals played consistent, very steady vol- sons. So, only one will be a first- Prep this season and the Bears have “I credit our team defense tremen- from sophomore Paul Rudolph and leyball.” time champion when the No. 1 Ga- played their neighbors tough in their dously,” Bega said. “From goalie to nine blocks from goalie Michael In the Division II semifinals on tors (25-2-1) meet the No. 2 Knights meetings. M-A has the depth, front- front line, it was outstanding.” Wishart in bouncing Soquel from Wednesday, Palo Alto’s fine season (24-4) to decide the section’s best line talent and a tough defense that Hicks led the offense with five the tournament. ended at 27-8 following a 25-14, 25- at 10 a.m. has made the Bears a champion- goals with Hazen contributing In the girls’ semifinals on 20, 25-13 loss to top-seeded Mitty For Sacred Heart Prep boys’ ship-caliber team. three. Wednesday: (34-1). Paly was the only public coach Brian Kreutzkamp, he’ll be Menlo-Atherton actually trailed In the boys’ Division II semifinals Sacred Heart Prep ended Cas- school in the division semifinals. looking for his first CCS title when by 3-0 in its semifinal against St. at Sobrato High in Morgan Hill, tilleja’s Cinderella run with a 16-6 The loss marked the final match his No. 2 Gators (22-7) meet No. 1 Francis, but the Bears remained top-seeded Menlo and No. 2 Sacred victory. Senior Adriana Vogt and ju- for Paly seniors Jenice Wilson, Menlo (27-1) for the first time this nior Pallavi Menon each scored six Lindsey Spiegelman, Erica Gage, season in the Division II finale at goals. Junior goalie Lindsay Dorst Kristine Miller, Ariel Ajagu and 11:45 a.m. had eight saves before she and the Monica Lee. And for Menlo-Atherton boys’ starters took a seat against the Ga- coach Johnny Bega, he has the tors (13-14), who missed sophomore Signings Bears in the Division I champion- standout Ericka von Kaeppler, who Sacred Heart Prep swimming ship match for the first time and, of was sidelined by illness. Senior Jes- and water polo standout Austin course, will be looking for his first sie Carr and Emily Davis led Cas- Stahley has signed a national letter section crown when No. 2 seeded tilleja with two goals each. of intent to attend the University of M-A (18-10) takes on No. 1 Bellar- Menlo ousted third-seeded Santa Texas next fall. Stahley, a 12-time mine (21-7) at 3:15 p.m. Catalina, 12-5, using its vaunted All-American in swimming, is the And, on the subject of firsts, the defense once again. The Knights defending CCS champion in the 200 Palo Alto (14-11) girls lost a chance forced 14 steals early in the game IM and 100 breaststroke and hopes to become a first-time finalist in the and turned many of them into goals. to help the Gators win the CCS Di- first-ever Division I title match fol- Senior Whitney Allen and Camy vision water polo title on Saturday. lowing a 12-6 loss to No. 1 St. Fran- Sullivan both scored three goals SHP senior Adriana Vogt, who’ll cis on Wednesday. while junior goalie Elise Ponce had also play in the CCS finals on Sat- The Menlo-Atherton boys, mean- nine blocks. urday, has signed a national letter while, make their debut in the finals Saturday’s championship game to continue her water polo career at after eliminating No. 3 St. Francis, will match two of the top goalies in San Jose State. 10-7, on Tuesday at Lynbrook High. the CCS, Ponce and Dorst, plus ar- Pinewood senior basketball Despite their No. 2 seed, the Bears guably the two best defenses. Menlo guard Sami Field-Polisso signed a have been unheralded this season Keith Peters edged SHP, 5-4, in overtime in the national letter of intent to play bas- while playing in the shadows of championship game of the St. Fran- ketball at Sacramento State next neighbors Menlo and Sacred Heart cis Invitational in September. The fall. Field-Polisso helped lead the Prep. CCS final should be just as close, Panthers to back-to-back CIF Divi- Bega, in his second year as head Sacred Heart Prep first-year coach Jon Burke has the Gators pointing with defense and goalkeeping mak- sion V state championships the past coach, has taken the Bears to new for a CCS title Saturday against rival Menlo School. ing the difference. ■ two seasons. ■ Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Page 43 Sports NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SCOREBOARD LOCAL SPORTS FOR FOUR, THREE-YEAR TERMS MEN’S BASKETBALL Florida St.; 11, Providence; 12, Oklahoma SPEEDO CUP . . . The Stanford ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009 St.; 13, Georgetown; 14, Notre Dame; 15, CBE Classic Under-14 girls finished sixth in (Terms of Cribbs, Losch, Marquess Alabama; 16, Texas; 17, Kansas; 18, Florida; Tuesday 19, Butler; 20, UTEP; 21, William & Mary; the USA Water Polo Speedo and Steiner) SAN JOSE ST. (52) 22, Washington; 23, Arizona; 24, Iowa; 25, Cup National Age-Group Pierce 1-7 4-6 6, Woolridge 2-8 3-6 7, Louisville. Championships last weekend NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council is seeking applications Barbary 3-9 0-1 6, Goins 0-2 0-0 0, Hill 4-7 following an 8-6 loss to Diablo for the Parks and Recreation Commission from persons interested in a 3-4 12, Richardson 1-1 0-2 2, Buggs 0-2 1- WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY three-year term ending December 31, 2009. in the final round on Sunday 6 1, Thomas 0-0 0-0 0, Brown 4-10 4-5 12, USTFCCCA Division I in a battle between the top Lee 1-1 1-2 4, Smith 0-0 0-0 0, Holloway Final poll Eligibility Requirements: Composed of seven members who shall be 0-3 2-2 2, Wilson 0-2 0-0 0. Totals: 16-54 teams from Northern California. 18-34 52. 1, Stanford; 2, Arkansas; 3, North Caro- Stanford goalie Emily Dorst appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council, but lina St.; 4, Michigan St.; 5,Illinois; 6, Colo- who shall not be Council Members, offi cers or employees of the City of STANFORD (73) rado; 7, UC Santa Barbara; 8, Wisconsin; received the Maureen O’Toole Palo Alto. Each member of the commission shall have a demonstrated Hill 8-12 1-1 17, Washington 3-4 1-3 7, R. 9, Minnesota; 10, Michigan; 11, Arizona St.; Award for sportsmanship and interest in parks, open space and recreation matters. All members of the Lopez 4-5 4-5 12, Johnson 2-7 3-4 0-0 7, 12, Duke; 13, Texas Tech; 14, Princeton; 15, team play. Other Stanford play- commission shall at all times be residents of the City of Palo Alto. Regular Goods 3-10 2-2 11, Fields 1-4 0-0 2, Weath- Georgia; 16, Boston College; 17, BYU; 18, ers were: KK Sandlin, Caroline meetings are at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. erby 0-3 0-0 0, Brown 2-3 1-2 4, Bobel 0-0 Georgetown; 19, Iona; 20, Virginia Tech; 21, 0-0 0, Finger 2-3 0-0 4, Dildy 1-2 2-2 5, Paul Providence; 22, Colorado St.; 23, Florida; Hansen, Natasha von Kaep- 1-4 0-1 2. Totals: 27-57 14-20 73. pler, Katy Schaefer, Megan Duties: The Parks and Recreation Commission shall advise the City 24, Iowa; 25, Tennessee. Halftime score: Stanford 32, San Jose Costello, Emily Parsons, Council on matters relating to the activities of the Parks and Golf WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Division and the Recreation, Open Space and Sciences Division of State 25. 3-pointers: San Jose State 2-13 Sarah Westcott, Kat Elward, (Hill, Lee); Stanford 5-16 (Goods 3 Brown, AVCA/CSTV Top 25 Mary Jane O’Neill, Nicole the Community Services Department, excluding daily administrative Dildy). Rebounds: San Jose State 43 (Brown 1, Nebraska; 2, Washington; 3, Stanford; operations. The commission shall also advise the City Council on 9); Stanford 36 (Paul 8). Assists: San Jose Larsen, Haley Parker, Sayeh 4, USC; 5, Penn State; 6, UCLA; 7, Florida; planning and policy matters pertaining to the goals of and the services State 4 (Goins 2); Stanford 16 (Johnson Bozorghdad, Julia Peters and 8, Texas; 9, Utah; 10, Wisconsin; 11, LSU: provided by the Parks and Golf Division and the Recreation, Open Space 9). Fouled out: None. Total fouls: San Jose 12, Minnesota; 13, Hawaii; 14, Oklahoma; Pippa Temple. State 23, Stanford 27. A: 3,230. and Sciences Division of the Community Services Department, review 15, California; 16, Cal Poly; 17, San Diego; state legislative proposals that may affect the operation of the Parks Records: Stanford 2-0; San Jose State 18, Ohio; 19, Ohio State; 20, BYU; 21, New SOCCER NEWS . . . Palo Alto and Golf Division and Recreation, Open Space and Sciences Division 0-2 Mexico State; 22, Santa Clara; 23, Purdue; High girls’ varsity soccer play- of the Community Services Department, review the City Manager’s Wednesday 24, St. Johnís; 25, Pepperdine. ers Sammi Bengston and Jes- proposed budget for capital improvements and operations relating to AIR FORCE (79) NAIA Region II Playoffs sie Duller have been invited the Parks and Golf Division and Recreation, Open Space and Sciences Tuesday Burtschi 10-15 0-4 24, Nwaelele 3-6 0- to try out for the CYSA State Division of the Community Services Department, and thereafter forward 0 7, Welch 3-10 6-6 13, McCraw 4-6 0-0 at Fresno Pacific d. Menlo, 30-17, 30-26, any comments to one or more of the applicable committees of the City 11, Anderson 2-3 2-2 7, Henke 2-4 3-3 7, 30-24. Top Menlo players — Christa Hewett Olympic Development Program Council. Hood 0-1 0-0 0, Merriex 2-2 0-0 4, Teets 16 digs; Kaela Arnett 11 digs; Deborah (ODP) teams next March. This 0-0 0-0 0, Holland 0-0 0-0 0, Kenzik 0-0 Bekowies 3 service aces. is the first time the two have Appointment information and application forms are available in the City 0-0 0, Johnson 1-2 0-0 2, Maren 1-2 0-0 Records: Menlo 19-8; Fresno Pacific 29-1 been asked to join the state Clerk’s Offi ce, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto (Phone: 650-329-2571). 2, Parker 0-0 0-0 0, Frye 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 28-51 13-17 79. Schedule tryouts. Bengston made the STANFORD (45) District 2 ODP U16 team for Deadline for receipt of applications in the City Clerk’s Offi ce is 5:30 p.m., FRIDAY Monday, November 27, 2006. If one of the incumbents does not reapply, Hill 4-8 0-0 9, Washington 1-1 2-2 4, CA-North last spring. Duller, Basketball the deadline will be extended to Monday, December 4, 2006. R. Lopez 4-11 2-2 10, Johnson 2-6 2-2 6, as a U17 player, attended fall Goods 3-14 0-0 7, Fields 1-7 0-0 2, Weath- College men — Northwestern at Stan- tryouts in order to make the DONNA J. ROGERS erby 0-1 0-0 0, Brown 0-1 0-0 0, Finger 1-2 ford, 7 p.m.; Menlo at Pacific Lutheran state team for her age group. 0-2 2, Dildy 0-0 0-0 0, Paul 0-2 5-6 5. Totals: City Clerk College women — Menlo vs. Black Hills Another Paly varsity soccer 16-53 11-14 45. State at South Dakota Tech Tournament player, junior Teresa Noyola, is Halftime score: Air Force 45, Stanford Swimming PALO ALTO RESIDENCY IS A REQUIREMENT. 21. 3-point goals: Air Force 10-24 (Burtschi a member of the women’s U17 College men —Stanford at Speedo Cup 4, McCraw 3, Nwaelele, Anderson); Stan- National Team, and also has College women — Stanford at Indiana ford 2-17 (Hill, Goods). Rebounds: Air Force been invited back to try out for 31 (Burtschi 12); Stanford 32 (R. Lopez 8). Open Assists: Air Force 19 (Welch, McCraw 5); Volleyball her spot again for next year. Stanford 9 (Johnson 5). Fouled out: R. Lo- College women — Stanford at Oregon pez. Total fouls: Air Force 14, Stanford 16. State, 7 p.m. VOLLEYBALL CHAMP . . . A: 3,106. TAKE ME Wrestling The Jordan Middle School Records: Stanford 2-1; Air Force 3-0 College — Stanford at Cal State Fullerton, girls eight-grade A team cap- MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY 2:30 p.m. tured the championship of USTFCCCA Division I SATURDAY the Peninsula ADAL playoffs TO THE Final poll Basketball with a 25-9, 25-23 victory over 1, Wisconsin; 2, Colorado; 3, Arkansas; 4, College men — Menlo at Puget sound Bowditch (San Mateo), the only Iona; 5, Oregon; 6, Stanford; 7, North Caro- College women — Menlo at South Da- team to defeat Jordan during lina St.; 8, Brigham Young; 9, Portland; 10, kota Tech Tournament the regular season. Jordan RIVER! Football defeated Central (San Carlos) College — Oregon State at Stanford, in the semifinals, 25-19, 25-21. 12:30 p.m. Members of Jordan’s winning Swimming team were Alex Kershner, Building College men —Stanford at Speedo Cup Anna Gale, Anna Von Clemm, College women — Stanford at Indiana Annie Mak, Becca Dixon, Erin Open McGovern, Gracie Cain, Greta Volleyball Community Sohn, Hanna Elmore, Katerina College men — Stanford Tournament Peterson, Lexie deStefano, Water polo Megan Coleman and Trina College men — Pacific at Stanford, With noon Ohms. We are looking for a Full-time Sales Representative with great sales skills... you're able to land the big fish. We want an energetic, enthusiastic, confident, and a self-directed pro- fessional – one who loves to cast for great sales results. Someone who possesses strong organizational and public interaction skills. You should have the ability and demonstrated experience to make public and one- on-one presentations. 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St. Francis 2 1 5 4 — 12 Girls soccer Records: Palo Alto finishes season 27-9 Palo Alto 1 1 1 3 — 6 Nonleague — Burlingame Tournament: gain control over their lives. SF — Gunderson 4, Benedetti 3, Garner Woodside Priory competing at San Mateo Division IV semifinals 2, Elward 2, Law. High, 1:30 p.m. –Call today 1-800-997-5504 At Valley Christian, San Jose The Sequoia Center is licensed through PA — Wilcox 2, Abbott 2, Campbell, Girls tennis to schedule a free, confi dential Menlo d. Mercy-San Francisco, 25-19, 25- Whyte. the State of California to deliver: NorCal — Semifinals and finals of NorCal 13, 25-16. Top players: Natalie Sandman (M) Records: Palo Alto finishes season 14-11 assessment with one Championships at Fremont Tennis Center: • Medical Detoxifi cation of our Specialists. 13 kills; Abby Whelan (M) 11 kills; Katherine Division II semifinals Menlo entered Gorman (M) 31 digs. At Sobrato High, Morgan Hill Girls volleyball • Outpatient Treatment (Day & Evening) Records: Menlo 23-13 Castilleja 0 0 1 5 — 6 CCS — Division IV finals: Menlo vs. Har- THE SH Prep 5 5 4 2 — 16 • Residential Treatment bor, 12:30 p.m. Division V finals: Castilleja- BOYS WATER POLO C — Carr 2, Davis 2, Booher, Martinez. Sacred Heart Prep winner vs. St. Thomas sequoia SHP — Menon 6, Vogt 6, Dunlevie 2, • Integrated Behavioral Health CENTER CCS Playoffs More-St. Francis CCC winner, 10:30 a.m. Programs /Partial Hospitalization CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT SERVICES Clark, Culpan. Both matches at Independence High, San Division I Semifinals Records: Sacred Heart Prep 25-2-1; Cas- Jose /Day Treatment 650 Main Street, Redwood City At Lynbrook tilleja finishes season 13-14 Boys water polo 2660 Solace Place, Suite A, Mountain View St. Francis 3 0 0 4 — 7 Menlo 5 4 1 2 — 12 800-997-5504 • www.sequoiacenter.com Menlo-Atherton 2 3 3 2 — 10 Santa Catalina 0 0 1 4 — 5 CCS — Division I championship: Menlo- SF — Bickham 3, Cole 2, Avery, Minnis. MS — Allen 3, Sullivan 3, Westerman 2, Atherton vs. Bellarmine, 3:15 p.m. Division MA — Hicks 5, Hazen 3,Welsh, Jacobs Anderson, Bowles, Burmeister, Krueger. II championship: Menlo vs. Sacred Heart HEALTH • HOPE • RECOVERY Records: St. Francis 15-13, Menlo-Ather- SC — unavailable. Prep, 11:45 a.m. Both matches at Indepen- ton 18-10 Records: Menlo 24-4 dence High, San Jose Other score: Bellarmine 14, Serra 8 Girls water polo Division II Semifinals Schedule CCS — Division I championship: Mitty vs. Think Globally, St. Francis, 1:30 p.m. Division II champion- At Sobrato High, Morgan Hill FRIDAY Valley Christian 0 2 2 1 — 5 ship: Menlo vs. Sacred Heart Prep, 10 a.m. Menlo 5 7 2 4 — 18 Football Both matches at Independence High, San Post Locally. VC — unavailable CCS — Open Division: Aragon at Palo Jose. M — Hohl 9, Avery 3, Balassone 2, Mc- Alto, 7 p.m. MONDAY Mullin, Kim, Hudnall, Andreason Boys soccer Girls basketball Records: Menlo 27-1 Nonleague — Gilroy at Gunn, 7 p.m. Nonleague — Branham at Gunn, 7 p.m. Soquel 2 2 2 0 — 6 SH Prep 4 2 3 3 — 12 Girls tennis Boys soccer S — unavailable NorCal — First two rounds of NorCal Nonleague — Gunn at Valley Christian, SHP — Rudolph 7, Norton 4, Bausback Championships at Fremont Tennis Center: 3:30 p.m. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Page 45 Lisa Van Dusen
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the NCAA Championships on Mon- coach Thom Glielmi said. “We’ve ond on vault last year. Lieberman captured the individ- Stanford roundup day in Terre Haute, Ind. secured the top recruiting class in Gentry is a three-time national ual gold medal at the 2006 Junior (continued from page 41) the country for 2007. I’m excited to all-around champion. He has also Pan American Games, as well as Amuchastegui won the Oregon Women’s swimming have such an impressive group of in- been a member of the U.S. Junior three medals on the pommel horse, State Championship last year after Stanford freshman Julia Smit was dividuals adding to our program.” National Team for the past two sea- parallel bar and horizontal bar com- placing third in his first two years. named a National Collegiate Swim- Buscaglia qualified for the Junior sons and finished fourth in the all- petitions at the event. Lieberman is Barrett won a Nevada state cham- mer of the Week by CollegeSwim- Olympic National Championships around at the in last year’s Junior a three-time member of the U.S. Ju- pionship after finishing seventh as a ming.com. the past two years and finished sec- Pan American Games. nior National Team. ■ sophomore. Smit recorded two NCAA auto- Winterbourne placed sixth at 189 matic qualifying marks in the 400 pounds in the Oregon State Cham- IM (4:10.09) and 200 back (1:56.00) pionships last year, and is poised on the first day of a two-day tri-meet to take the title this season as one last Friday and Saturday to help lead of the top ranked wrestlers in the No. 3 ranked and unbeaten Stanford state. (5-0) to victories over No. 4 Auburn Cunningham is considered one of and No. 15 Tennessee. The times the best female high school wres- she recorded in the events, which tlers in the country. She has placed had just one event sandwiched be- in every major tournament in which tween, made her Stanford’s fourth she has competed and is in line to and fifth-best all-time performer in make the 2012 Olympic team. the respective events. “Christine will be a great asset to the program,” McCoy said. “Her Men’s volleyball commitment to excellence will raise Stanford hosts the Stanford Fall the bar in our room.” Invitational Tournament on Satur- day at the Ford Center beginning at Women’s gymnastics 10 a.m. The nationally-ranked Stanford The tournament includes Cal, UC women’s gymnastics team hosts Santa Cruz, Pacific, and Stanford. a “Meet the Team and Clinic” on Sunday from 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Men’s golf the Ford Center, which is located Stanford signed three highly adjacent to Burnham Pavilion on the regarded recruits for next fall: Stanford University campus. Si Hwan Kim (Fullerton), Steve Events include a free intrasquad Ziegler (Broomfield, CO) and Matt meet and a clinic ($40 for gymnasts Kennerknecht (Vienna, VA) will re- 5-17). The two-hour clinic, which place the three seniors currently on begins at 4 p.m. for all gymnasts the roster. (5-17 years of age), will be taught “These three student-athletes will by members of the Stanford coach- definitely add a lot to the Stanford ing staff and student-athletes. Pro- family on and off of the golf course, ceeds from the clinic will benefit Stanford coach Conrad Ray said. the Stanford women’s gymnastics Kim and Ziegler are currently program. ranked in the top ten in the United In recruiting news, Danielle States in the 2007 recruiting class Ikoma signed a National Letter of and Kennerknecht is currently Intent. ranked 13th in Virginia. “We are thrilled that Danielle has chosen to join the Stanford family,” Men’s gymnastics Bruce Bauer Lumber & Supply said coach Kristen Smyth, who be- Alex Buscaglia, Tim Gentry and 134 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA 94040 gins her sixth season at Stanford. Ryan Lieberman committed to join “Danielle is undoubtedly one of the Stanford next season as members of (650) 948-1089 • www.brucebauer.com top recruits in the country and has the class of 2011. impressed us with her outstanding “The future of Stanford Gymnas- Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:00pm • Sat 8:00am-4:30pm • Sun 9:00am-4:30pm leadership, competitive spirit and tics could not look better,” Stanford work ethic.” Ikoma is a five-time Junior Olym- pic National qualifier. In 2005 at the Level 10 Nationals, she was the bal- ance beam champion, placed sec- Stratford School ond on uneven bars, second in the all-around and third on vault. Last year she won the balance beam and Preschool and Elementary School placed third in the All-Around. in Palo Alto! Men’s water polo Seniors Tyler Drake, J.J. Garton To learn more about Stratford or to schedule a tour, and Beau Stockwill will make their final home appearances on Satur- please call (650) 493-1151 or email [email protected]. day when Stanford hosts Pacific in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation match at 10 a.m. Drake leads the fourth-ranked Cardinal (4-3, 15-7) with 33 goals this season. Menlo School grad Jimmie Sand- man currently ranks fifth in the MPSF with a 5.20 GAA and an 8.80 saves per game.
Cross country Stanford junior Arianna Lam- bie has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after defending her title by winning the women’s 6,000-meter race last Sat- urday at the NCAA West Region Cross-Country Championships. Lambie will lead the nationally No. 1-ranked Cardinal women into www.stratfordschools.com Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, November 17, 2006 • Page 47 $/.4 0!.)# "54 !. %,%0(!.4 (!3 *534 "%%. 30/44%$ ). 9/52 .%)'("/2(//$
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