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*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]Ê-i«ÌiLiÀÊx]ÊÓäänÊU Page 2 UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis Layoffs planned with Roche departure Wallach, Roche’s vice president of ed Roche’s initial $43.7 billion offer move to Nutley, N.J., and virology Future murky — but perhaps not so bad communications. as too low in August, Wallach said research will move to the Genentech — for 1,000 employees “Some people will lose their jobs,” Roche is confident the transaction facility in South San Francisco, ac- she said, declining to state how will be a success. cording to Wallach. by Arden Pennell many, in which divisions, or when. The company’s current headquar- A nearly three-hour meeting ne of Palo Alto’s biggest em- firmed this week. Roche’s departure, first reported ters is at 3431 Hillview Ave., near for Roche employees took place ployers, Roche, will be leav- And as it departs, a portion of by the Weekly in July, is triggered the intersection of Arastradero Road Wednesday morning at the Crowne O ing its million-square-foot the Swiss drug maker’s 1,000- by its bid to acquire biotechnol- and Foothill Expressway. Plaza Cabana hotel. campus in the Stanford Research strong Palo Alto workforce will be ogy giant Genentech, Wallach con- When Roche leaves the city, the Park next year, the company con- laid off, according to Jacqueline firmed. Although Genentech reject- inflammation-research division will VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊ4)

LAND USE Board to affordable-housing group: Be a good neighbor Alma Street structure proposes 101 affordable units, plus a new, bigger Palo Alto Hardware by Arden Pennell and Sue Dremann plan to build affordable hous- Hardware building — to make room ing for Palo Alto’s service for two five-story buildings. A workers, their families and The project is proposed by Palo seniors is meeting with criticism Alto Family Limited Partnership, a from neighbors — and vows of co- joint development by the nonprofit operation from architects and city Community Housing Alliance of officials. Palo Alto and Eden Housing Inc., The plan for 101 low-income- a Hayward nonprofit with 40 years housing apartments on Alma Street of experience in affordable-housing between Homer and Channing av- development in seven counties from enues was presented to the city’s Manteca to San Jose and north to Architectural Review Board Thurs- Healdsburg. day for a non-voting, preliminary- The mixed-use plan realizes a feedback session. goal of SOFA II, a zoning plan ham- The project would demolish all ex- mered out 11 years ago for the area isting structures — including Ole’s south of Forest Avenue to Addison Car Shop, an abandoned electrical Avenue and from Emerson to Alma substation, a small office building and the building housing Palo Alto VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊx)

PARKS AND RECREATION Rinconada runneth over? Cold showers leave city in hot water with some swimmers by Karla Kane t Palo Alto’s Rinconada Pool, has started to address the problem, frustrated shower users are acknowledging that the shower sys- A complaining of long-running tem is indeed due for repairs. Staff — and wasteful — problems with members hope to resolve the prob- the facilities and have petitioned the lem within a few months. city for repairs. Killen, a longtime member of the The current locker-room show- Rinconada Masters program, swims ers are activated by a button and at the pool three times a week. She shut off automatically, theoretically said the showers in both male and fe- curbing water flow after a minute or male locker rooms have been a prob- two. Often, however, the water just lem for nearly 15 years — since she >À>Ê->`Õ} keeps coming, long after the show- started swimming there in 1994. er was used and the supply of hot- She estimated the showers mal- water supply depleted, according to function three or more times per frequent visitor Josephine Killen. month. Often she has arrived at 6 Eventually, Killen said, someone a.m. to find the showers still run- calls the city, which then sends a ning from the day before, she said. Hey, could I take him home? worker out to fix the problem. In the Repeated complaints to city staff Jack Newman, 3, of Palo Alto is enthralled as 25-year-old boa constrictor Cleo reaches high in meantime, “tremendous amounts of over the years have not yielded re- its cage at the Palo Alto Junior Museum last Friday. Fun facts: A boa constrictor can reach a water and heat energy are being sults, she said. wasted,” she said. length of 12 feet, is primarily nocturnal, and can birth 15 to 40 young snakes at a time. The city, for its part, contends it VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊ4) *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]Ê-i«ÌiLiÀÊx]ÊÓäänÊU Page 3 Upfront

Where languages Under a power-purchase agree- 703 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94302 Roche VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«>}iÊÎ® ment, Solar Power Partners will pay are just the (650) 326-8210 for installing panels and Roche will PUBLISHER While Roche declined to com- simply buy power, he said, adding beginning... William S. Johnson www.istp.org ment on what was said at the meet- Roche is already the city’s top pur- French-English Program Chinese-English Program EDITORIAL ing, officials reportedly moved to chaser of green power. Information Night Information Night (650) 251-8504 Jay Thorwaldson, Editor th th Palo Alto, CA Jocelyn Dong, Managing Editor quell jitters about the future. As to whether the green prac- September 30 at 6 p.m. October 14 at 6 p.m th Allen Clapp, Carol Blitzer, Associate Editors th th Nursery - 8 No employees are believed to November 4 at 6 p.m. November 18 at 6 p.m. Keith Peters, Sports Editor tices would continue under the Tyler Hanley, Online Editor have lost their jobs yet nor are they site’s future tenant, Sonberg said Rebecca Wallace, Arts & Entertainment Editor expected to until next year. it’s unclear, explaining the com- Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor The firm is reportedly willing to pany is focused on transitioning its

E Don Kazak, Senior Staff Writer

co Arden Pennell, Becky Trout, Staff Writers provide “incredibly generous” sev- divisions rather than finding a new Sue Dremann, Staff Writer, Special Sections Editor l erance packages to laid-off employ- renter. (Under the firm’s ground e Karla Kane, Editorial Assistant

i Marjan Sadoughi, Veronica Weber, Staff ees, according to one person who lease with Stanford Research Park, n

te Photographers attended the meeting. it is Roche’s responsibility to secure Jeanne Aufmuth, Dale Bentson, Colin Becht, rn After Roche executives spoke to a new tenant, according to park Di- ̽ Kit Davey, Iris Harrell, Jack McKinnon, atio Susan Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, Contributors employees in the hotel ballroom, rector Jean Snider.) ࣑ Megan Rawlins, Johanna Toivio, Kris Young, workers filing out appeared up- Sonberg said he didn’t know

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a Jill Kimball, Arts and Entertainment Intern beat, without tears or visible dis- whether he would remain at the site

੢ l e Darlene Bouchard, Photography Intern tress. At a company-hosted buffet or travel with Roche but praised

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l Shannon Corey, Design Director chatted steadily. ees at an uncertain time.

a Diane Haas, Sue Peck, Senior Designers

ዕ P Dana James, Paul Llewellyn, Scott Peterson, Roche has been in Palo Alto since “Everyone on this site is evaluating

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i PRODUCTION It has won accolades for an eco- doing a great job trying to make that n

su Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager friendly campus that Keith Son- process go very well,” he said. Dorothy Hassett, Blanca Yoc,

l berg, senior director of site opera- City officials have said Roche’s e Sales & Production Coordinators tions and the man behind many of departure marks the loss of a long- ADVERTISING Walter Kupiec, Advertising Director the green initiatives, said has in- time community partner. Promoting Global Responsibility Cathy Norfleet, Display Advertising Sales Asst. fluenced Roche offices worldwide. Roche has been a “superb corpo- Judie Block, Janice Hoogner, Display The campus’ 95 percent recycling rate citizen,” teaming up with the Advertising Sales Kathryn Brottem, Real Estate Advertising Sales program and general re-use philos- city on environmental and safety Joan Merritt, Real Estate Advertising Asst. ophy have caught on, he said. initiatives, Mayor Larry Klein said. David Cirner, Irene Schwartz, Inside Advertising Sales Roche’s plan to install enough roof- The president of the Palo Alto Alicia Santillan, Classified Administrative Asst. top solar panels to power 172 homes Chamber of Commerce, Sandra ONLINE SERVICES will carry on as previously announced Lonnquist, also praised Roche and Lisa Van Dusen, Director of Palo Alto Online this summer despite the company’s said she regretted seeing the com- BUSINESS planned departure, Sonberg said. pany leave. N And get paid for remembering. Theresa Freidin, Controller Haleh Yee, Manager of Payroll & Benefits Paula Mulugeta, Senior Accountant Rinconada shut off at the right time.” Elena Dineva, Mary McDonald, Cathy VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«>}iÊÎ® The push buttons, Betts added, are Stringari, Doris Taylor, Business Associates actually designed to be easier to use ADMINISTRATION Last week’s petition, signed by for people with limited mobility than Amy Renalds, Assistant to the Publisher & Promotions Director 48 early-morning swimmers, calls traditional levers or knobs that re- Rachel Palmer, Promotions & Online Assistant upon the city to upgrade the showers quire more extensive manipulation. Janice Covolo, Receptionist; Ruben Espinoza, with modern handles. Dennis Huebner, facilities man- Jorge Vera, Couriers “In a time of drought,” it reads, it is agement supervisor, said there have EMBARCADERO PUBLISHING CO. William S. Johnson, President disconcerting to find a city-run facil- been misunderstandings over how Michael I. Naar, Vice President & CFO ity that is flagrantly wasting water.” the shower systems work, citing dif- Walter Kupiec, Vice President, Sales & Marketing The petition also criticizes the ferences between residential show- Frank A. Bravo, Director, Computer Operations & Webmaster wasting of energy to heat the water ers and those in public facilities, Connie Jo Cotton, Major Accounts Sales Manager and argues the current buttons are which come with temperature-con- Bob Lampkin, Director, Circulation & Mailing difficult to use. sistency requirements (to prevent Services Alicia Santillan, Susie Ochoa, Circulation The goal of the petition is to raise liability over scalding water) and Assistants the visibility of the problem and anti-vandalism design. Chris Planessi, Chip Poedjosoedarmo, Oscar Rodriguez, Computer System Associates “get someone’s attention in this time According to Huebner, the shower when water is so precious,” Killen problems happen “only very occa- The Palo Alto Weekly (ISSN 0199-1159) is published every Wednesday and Friday by said. “It’s so simple to fix that it’s sionally.” Paper. Plastic. Neither. Embarcadero Publishing Co., 703 High St., Palo pretty much a no-brainer. We just New manual shut-off valves have Alto, CA 94302, (650) 326-8210. Periodicals post- need someone from the city to get been installed in the showerheads Whatever it takes to remember! age paid at Palo Alto, CA and additional mailing Thanks for buying reusable bags. Now let Palo Alto retailers offices. Adjudicated a newspaper of general circu- onboard with the issue.” within the past month, he said. lation for Santa Clara County. The Palo Alto Weekly Killen, 68, said she and many Members of the public may not real- thank you for remembering to bring them. Shop the following businesses is delivered free to homes in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley, East Palo Alto, to faculty others (particularly elderly people, ize the new shut-off valves are there and get rewarded (e.g., discounts, cash back). and staff households on the Stanford campus and children or those with arthritis) have but they are “reachable,” and pool Visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/BYOBag to learn your reward. to portions of Los Altos Hills. If you are not cur- had trouble manipulating the “anti- staff members can operate them if rently receiving the paper, you may request free quated” buttons. When requesting necessary, he said. Accent Arts The Oaxacan Kitchen delivery by calling 326-8210. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box changes in the past, she said she He said the shower system is due Andronico‘s Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce* 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302. Copyright ©2003 by was told the city would not replace for repairs to stop incidents of mal- Books Inc. Palo Alto Community Federal Embarcadero Publishing Co. All rights reserved. the buttons with handles because of functioning shower buttons. Channing House* Credit Union Reproduction without permission is strictly prohib- ited. Printed by SFOP, Redwood City. The Palo Alto concerns over potential injuries. “We’re working to see if we can Common Ground Garden Supply Palo Alto Hardware Weekly is available on the Internet via Palo Alto Recreation Coordinator Annie change out the parts, maybe retro- and Education Center Palo Alto Neighborhoods* Online at: http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com Our e-mail addresses are: [email protected], Bunten said city staff is aware of the fit the valves. I would hope that we Congdon & Crome Palo Alto Sport Shop & Toy World [email protected], [email protected]. complaints but that the automated could alleviate the problem in a few Country Sun Natural Foods Patagonia Missed delivery or start/stop your paper? buttons are necessary for safety months,” he said. “We’re really try- Crossroads World Market Peninsula Hardware Call 650 326-8210, or e-mail circulation@paweekly. com. You may also subscribe online at www. reasons, as any wall protuberances, ing to do our best and not trying to Curves - Palo Alto South Piazza‘s Fine Foods PaloAltoOnline.com. Subscriptions are $60/yr such as handles, could prove haz- ignore anybody,” he said. “It’s dis- Edwards Luggage The Playstore ($30 within our circulation area). ardous in combination with slippery concerting when that is implied.” Far East Living SkinSpirit shower floors. Huebner said the city will issue a FIVEten Starbucks Coffee Company “The buttons seem to get stuck,” written response to the complaints Honeys & Heroes (locations: Middleﬁ eld Rd., Community Services Director Greg within the next few days. N J.J.& F. Market California Ave.) SUBSCRIBE! Betts said. “It’s not a matter of dif- Editorial Assistant Karla Kane can Legar Salon Walgreens* Support your local newspaper by becom- ferent faucets or controls; it’s getting be e-mailed at kkane@paweekly. Mollie Stone‘s Market Whole Foods Market ing a paid subscriber. $30 per year for residents of our circulation area: $60 for the right parts to make the water com. * Denotes Community Partner businesses and residents of other areas. — become a BYOBag! Campaign Partner. Contact us for details. Palo Alto businesses Name: ______Corrections Address: ______The Sept. 5 obituary for Martin Seaney incorrectly listed the intended (650) 496-5910 recipient of memorial donations. 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Page 4ÊUÊÀ`>Þ]Ê-i«ÌiLiÀÊx]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Upfront Affordable housing Palo Alto Hills country club VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«>}iÊÎ® expansion headed for Council streets, according to Don Barr, M.D., who has been a key organizer of the Delays mean expansion, pool renovation likely Community Housing Alliance and, to miss 2009 swim season earlier, the Opportunity Center for by Becky Trout homeless persons. ,LÊ7i}ÌÊ+Õ}iÞÊ The SOFA plan emphasized build- hepherding a country club ex- night, the agreement states. ing affordable, high-density housing pansion through the Palo Alto Previously, the city had mandat- along a transit corridor. S Process has frustrated Palo ed the club lower the height of its Barr noted that “affordable” can Alto Hills Golf and Country Club addition to comply with a 25-foot mean different things, but in this President Stephen Pahl, a land-use height limit. case it means housing that people attorney himself. The project will also reduce the who work in lower-paying jobs in Pahl and the club’s 550-or-so amount of water runoff that affects Palo Alto can afford. Palo Alto Hardware, viewed here from Homer Avenue, will get a new families applied to add a fitness neighboring properties by channel- Board members, several of whom store as part of this proposed affordable-housing project. Housing is facility, a tennis court, a new pool ing it to a basin near the golf course have worked with affordable housing depicted next door to the store, and a corner of the 800 High Street de- and other renovations to the 50- and reduce the amount of imperme- in the past, praised that goal. But they velopment is pictured to the far left. year-old Alexis Drive club in De- able surface on the 125-acre site, asked architects from Palo Alto’s Rob cember 2006. planners said Wednesday. Wellington Quigley office — which ground and alleyway parking. the middle of the block, according Neither the city nor the club could The City Council is expected to also designed the Opportunity Center Ole’s Car Shop, which occupied to Barr. Learning that Ole Chris- find its old use permit, however, and review the project Sept. 15. — to be sensitive to neighbors. the corner for 23 years, closed last tensen of Ole’s Car Shop was look- after it had secured nearly all city “We are reservedly hopeful,” Pahl The new construction would di- Friday after a $4 million buyout. ing for a buyer, Community Hous- approvals this spring, next-door said Wednesday. rectly abut the previously contro- After Phase I is completed, Palo ing Alliance arranged to purchase neighbor Sal Giovannotto threat- The club could still face a law- versial condominium complex at Alto Hardware will move a block his property for $4 million, which ened to sue over a project that plan- suit, although in correspondence 800 High St. Board member Judith north from its current location at was above the appraised value. The ners admitted would seem gigantic last week, Giovannotto’s attorney Wasserman told architects to study Channing Avenue and Alma to Hom- group received a loan from the city from his house. Stephen Velyvis, with Miller Starr window alignment to ensure people er Avenue, in the new building. for the property’s appraised value, After beefing up the project’s Regalia, did not comment specifi- don’t wave to each other from bath- and raised the balance, Barr said. environmental review, the 17,000- cally on the revamped environmen- room windows. An additional $8 million needs to square-foot project, which includes tal review — instead reiterating Several neighbors at the meeting High St. be raised to keep rents within the underground parking, returned be- his dissatisfaction with the lack of warned of extra noise and traffic “affordable” limits for working peo- fore the Planning and Transporta- permeable surface at the site and the project would bring to the block Alma St. 800 High St. ple, Barr said. The housing needs to tion Commission last week. requesting “story poles,” which il- — and cautioned the narrow alley be for “people who support the Palo On a 5-1 vote, with club member lustrate the shape of the building on between the buildings could be too Homer Ave. Alto community: the day-care work- Karen Holman recused and Com- site, be installed. small to comfortably separate five- Caltrain ers, restaurant workers and hospital missioner Susan Fineberg voting Originally, the club had hoped story structures. workers,” Barr said. no, the commission approved a to open its new pool for the 2009 Joseph Mallon, a member of the P.A.M.F. Sources of funding would come new use permit and environmental season for the 200-member swim board of directors of 800 High ChanningAve. from individuals, corporations and review for the $9 million to $10 team to compete, Pahl said. But Street’s housing association, said the perhaps even Stanford University, million project. construction is expected to take 12 Proposed location size, height and density of the proj- for new family he said. “I think its time to move this proj- to 14 months, he said. ect were “pushing the limits.” He The housing portion of the devel- ect along,” Vice Chair Samir Tuma It cannot host official tennis El Camino Real and senior housing said a proposal for the entire block opment realizes a longtime dream said. “Twenty-one months is a peri- matches or diving due to the inad- to share a traffic ramp on High lead- for the city, according to Barr. od of time that in my view is long.” equacy of its facilities, Pahl said. ing into underground parking below Town & Country Village “In the ’90s, during discussions The sparsely attended meeting He likened the club’s current ap- Shopping Center 800 High would create congestion - >Ê ÀiÞ about SOFA II, work-force housing didn’t attract the legion of eager club pearance to that of Whiskey Gulch, and possibly be a safety hazard. came up again and again,” he said. families that have filled the cham- a rundown East Palo Alto section Review board members unani- Former City Manager Frank Benest bers at past sessions. replaced by the Four Seasons hotel mously asked the architects to bring deserves much of the credit for secur- The new use agreement limits the and an office complex. more models and images of how the Embarcadero Road ing the project, according to Barr. number of members to 425 families Fineberg said she couldn’t support project would relate in scale and “I can’t emphasize enough that it with unlimited golfing privileges the project because she didn’t think distance to its neighbors. They also is because of Frank’s vision” that and 200 “social” members. The club the public had an adequate chance asked for traffic studies. Phase II would encompass 51 the complex project came together, must make an effort to reduce traf- to review the use permit and that As to whether the project be al- apartments for seniors in four sto- he said. fic and keep all parking on site. It the traffic changes expected had not lowed to build up to 53 feet — three ries, situated above ground-floor Schmidt said the Alma Street must also prevent light pollution at been analyzed thoroughly. N feet above the city’s current limit — commercial that will either be of- housing would focus on extremely to fit five stories with eight-foot-tall fices or retail, according to Barr. low-income families, making 30 to units, the board was divided. Was- Eden and Community Housing Al- 35 percent of the median income. serman labeled such roof heights liance recently entered into a tentative In Palo Alto, the median income The Public Agenda “appalling” while Solnick called agreement for the remaining 5,000- for a family of four is $108,000, PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL ... The City Council plans to discuss them a necessary compromise for square-foot parcel in the block, a Barr said. an employment agreement for the new city auditor, a possible making affordable housing. Many narrow office building that is owned Barr and Schmidt acknowledged amendment to the California Energy Code and a study session on Palo Alto buildings have rooms that by Alma Properties LLC. The prin- that some Palo Alto residents might affordable housing. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. size, he said. cipal owners of that property, Linda oppose the idea of adding more fam- 8, in the council chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). After the meeting, architects Mary- and James O’Reilly, will purchase a ilies to the already over-burdened anne Welton and Wendell Shackel- ground-floor condominium within school system. Addison Elementary PALO ALTO POLICY AND SERVICES COMMITTEE Ö The commit- ford vowed to work with the commu- the Phase II project, Barr said. School, where young children from tee plans to discuss Peak Democracy enhancements to the City of nity to address their concerns. Kathy Costs for building Phase I are the development would attend, is al- Palo Alto website. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9, Schmidt, a director of real estate at currently estimated at $31 million. ready overloaded, Barr said. in the conference room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). Eden Housing, said the group had al- Phase II is estimated at $21 mil- “We will work with the school ready spoken to residents at 800 High lion, according to Schmidt. Palo board to solve the issue,” he said. St. and planned to meet with other Alto Hardware will pay separately Eden provides more than housing MEMORIAL SERVICES neighborhood groups. for internal construction of its space to its tenants, Schmidt said. Ad- “We’re a strong believer in the within the framework of the overall ditional support services include a Ann Rafferty, 89, a resident of Los Altos, died Aug. 2. A memorial community process,” she said. project, Barr said. computer lab and after-school pro- service will be held today, at 11:15 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church, 473 The development would continue The move will be a boon for the gramming, health screenings by Lincoln Ave., Los Altos. a trend of converting an area of light- store, co-owner Eric Hassett said. visiting nurses, finance classes and industrial uses — such as auto-repair The business is cramped in its 8,000- social events. Carolyn Ruddell Samuels, 66, a former resident of Palo Alto and shops — into mixed uses of higher- square-foot building; the new retail Schmidt estimated the project other local cities, died Aug. 30. A memorial service will be held Sat- density housing, retail and offices. site will expand the store’s space to would be completed in five years. urday, Sept. 6, in Montecito, Calif. An additional service will be held The proposed project would pro- 12,000 square feet, he said. Parking Construction on Phase I is expected Saturday, Oct. 4, at Christ Church in Portola Valley. ceed in two stages. would increase from the current five to begin in spring 2010, with Phase Martin Seaney, 92, a resident of Menlo Park, died Aug. 19. A me- Fifty family rental apartments spaces to 16, he added. II beginning in fall 2011. N morial service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 5 p.m. at Hidden are planned in Phase I of the proj- The development plan began Staff Writer Arden Pennell can be Villa, 26870 Moody Rd., in Los Altos Hills. ect, at Alma and Homer. The apart- when the City of Palo Alto decided e-mailed at apennell@paweekly. Gwen Weisner, 76, a longtime resident of Palo Alto, died Aug. 19. ments would rise five stories above to decommission the electrical pow- com. Staff Writer Sue Dremann A memorial service will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Palo approximately 16,075 square feet er station on Alma Street, located can be e-mailed at sdremann@ Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. of commercial space, with under- on a 15,000-square-foot parcel in paweekly.com. *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]Ê-i«ÌiLiÀÊx]ÊÓäänÊU Page 5 Emergency 20% Off Upfront Preparedness 101 selected Did you know September pet supplies during News Digest is National Preparedness September 875 Alma Street, Palo Alto EPA man sentenced for embezzlement, theft A 38-year-old East Palo Alto man was sentenced to five years in state Month? Items may vary slightly from those shown. (650) 327-7222 prison on Thursday after he had been earlier convicted of embezzling and stealing almost $5,000 from an 80-year-old Palo Alto woman while posing as a contractor who would repair the roof on her home. Maati Voni Lino expressed remorse, through a Tongan language court interpreter, for what he had done. “I am really sorry for what I have done to this person and hope to pay back the money,” Lino said through his interpreter. Your new Lino was charged with posing as a roofing contractor and befriend- ing Lila Golan, 80, of Kenneth Drive in Palo Alto, last October. While claiming to be working on the roof of her home, he stole money and credit cards from Golan’s purse and also accepted almost $2,000 for sports work he didn’t perform. Lino has two previous felony convictions for drug possession, a previous felony conviction for theft, 12 misdemeanor convictions and is wanted in Newark for an alleged purse-snatching. utility The father of four children said he has been in a jail drug-rehabilitation program for the last 10 weeks and needed two more weeks to complete the program and earn a certificate. Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Rise Jones Pichon imposed vehicle the five-year prison sentence, plus three years of probation, but delayed Lino’s transport to state prison for two weeks so he can complete the jail drug program. “It is unfortunate that after years of continued drug use and criminal The Civia Hyland. conduct, primarily due to a substance-abuse problem, the defendant has not realized the depth of his addiction and the need for continued treat- FEATURES: ment,” the probation report on Lino stated. 8-speed internal hub, Lino was so charming that he was given gas money by his victim, pedal-powered halogen light, Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Cheri Bourland said. “He hydraulic disc brakes, fenders and rack was absolutely targeting elderly people.” One year of his prison term is an enhancement for embezzlement of someone 65 years or older. N —Don Kazak 171 University Ave I Palo Alto, CA I 650.328.7411 www.paloaltobicycles.com I M-F 10-7; Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5 Plugged in — PA schools get 200 laptops As the new school year begins, the Palo Alto Unified School District received a donation of 200 used computers from Los Altos-based technology-licensing firm Rambus, officials announced this week. The three-year-old Dell laptops will be distributed among schools after interviews with principals to determine need, according to Marie C`m\k_\c`]\pflcfm\XkK_\ Scigliano, the district’s head of educational technology. Among other options, the computers may go to a nascent district pro- =fildI\kì\d\ek:fddle`kp% gram for families without computers, she said. Love the life Started last year, the iConnect program provided Macintosh laptops to Enjoy retirement in style with gracious, 20 students in ninth and sixth grades, many of whom have siblings also luxurious living in a vibrant carefree in Palo Alto schools, she said. you live. environment. The current computer crop was secured after a community member aware that Rambus was planning to cast off its used PCs approached the firm, Scigliano said. Unique equity membership plan Rambus also donated computers to Casa dei Bambini. The firm isn’t disclosing the total value of the donations, according to Continuing care/Health Center on-site spokesperson Linda Ashmore. Giving computers was a new step for Ram- bus, which has a history of community service through its Community Healthy, active lifestyle Relations Program, she said. Rambus has also given time or resources to Second Harvest Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together Fitness Center/Lap pool and the Children’s Health Council, according to a press release. N —Arden Pennell Fine Dining/Transportation Police arrest sixth suspect in double murder Established, resident-owned community Mountain View police Wednesday announced the arrest of a sixth suspect in the fatal shooting of a brother and sister in June. Located in the beautiful foothills where Eric Williams, 22, was arrested without incident in Union City on Los Altos meets Cupertino Tuesday on an outstanding warrant for two counts of murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder, according to Mountain View police spokeswoman Liz Wylie. :Xcckf[XpkfjZ_\[lc\XkfliXk Maria Teresa Sanchez-Aquino, 27, and her brother Omar Aquino, 24, -,' 0++$'(0' were found shot to death the morning of June 28 in their Plymouth Street home, Mountain View police Sgt. Ken Leal said. On Aug. 21, three suspects were arrested in the case, Leal said. Fre- mont police detectives arrested Nicory Marquis Spann, 18, and Victoria Frances Thompson, 20, was arrested in Morgan Hill on a warrant. Fame Thomas, 15, was also arrested. She is being charged as an adult, Deputy District Attorney James Gibbons-Shapiro said. A fourth suspect, Michael David Adams, 20, was taken into custody at the Valley Fair Mall in San Jose on Aug 22. San Jose resident Kim Thien Pham, 19, was arrested Thursday at Nor- )*,'':i`jkfI\p;i`m\#:lg\ikèf#:80,'(+ man Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport as she tried to flee the state, according to police. -,' 0++$'('' Two other suspects remain at large, 20-year-old Kenneth Ivory 8jdfb\]i\\Zfddle`kp% Thomas of Campbell and a 17-year-old girl whose name has not been released. 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by Rebecca Wallace Clockwise from top n a February morning, Terri Hill joined the University Avenue left, pictured crowds watching cyclists zoom by in the time trial for the 2008 paintings are: OAmgen Tour of California. “City Fixie,” Then she found her camera focused on the curb. Two bikes were “Black & leaning together, red and green, while their owners watched the race. White & Rode They weren’t flashy professional bicycles, but there was something All Over” and “The Daily /iÀÀÊ VÌÕi`ÊÊiÝÌÊ«>}i® Hubbub.”

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where she continued working as a nurse. She married numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. PAID OBITUARY

&2!.#%3#!-!2'(%2)4!2/33/ -%(.%2 Passed away on rest in the Rosso Family crypt beside her Father, August 27, 2008 at Mother, and Brother at Holy Cross Cemetery in

home in Los Altos Menlo Park. /iÀÀÊ Hills. She is survived Everyone knew Fran as a vibrant, caring, and “Early Start” depicts a child’s bicycle, discarded temporarily in favor of by her Sister Julia always uplifting person. Fran loved gardening another activity. Myers, son Ken on the family farm and had a lifelong passion for when she started studying paint- Eisenhart, daughter learning and art, receiving a Master of Arts Degree Full cycle ing six years ago. VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«ÀiÛÕÃÊ«>}i® “Graphic design is now all com- Karen Lackey, son in Art History from San Jose State University. friendly about them that drew her puterized. It left me without some- Bill Mehner and their In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to eye. t h i n g t o d o w i t h m y h a n d s , ” s h e s a y s . families. Fran was Prader-Willi Syndrome Association USA, 8588 Hill’s photo of those bikes in- Hill has tried a variety of media, a first generation Potter Park Dr., Ste. 500, Sarasota FL 34288, spired a cheerful, abundantly col- and sometimes adds touches of ored watercolor painting, “Parked acrylic painting, but watercolor Italian, born on Sept. 22 in Menlo Park, California www.pwsausa.org or to Westwind Community in Palo Alto,” which is on the cov- suits her. She favors the fluidity of to John and Annunziata Rosso. She will be laid to Barn 4-H by phoning (650) 947-8680. er of today’s Weekly. It’s also part the pigment and the way she can of Hill’s second show of bicycle slowly build up color in layers, let- PAID OBITUARY paintings at Viewpoints Gallery in ting each one dry first to create a Los Altos. Her first one sold out in final hue that is deep and varied. 2006, so she figures she must be In “Parked in Palo Alto,” for in- doing something right. stance, the golden glow of a Mid- '2!#%7%'.%2#,!2+ There may not be a plethora Peninsula morning shines in the of bicycle painters out there, but top right of the painting. Lower 3%04%-"%2 !5'534 sources of inspiration for artists down, the light takes on shades of abound in this region. A resident indigo and purple. Metal spokes Several weeks shy of From her small town mid-American roots, Grace spent of Santa Clara, Hill rides regularly reflect a rainbow of daylight’s col- her 90th birthday, Grace her entire life giving her unconditional love and wisdom in the Palo Alto area; Foothill Ex- ors. passed away peacefully in to all around her. Her radiant smile will remain a lasting pressway and Page Mill and Aras- Besides bicycles, Hill’s subjects also include other aspects of the Menlo Park, CA following memory to everyone fortunate enough to know our tradero roads are favorite routes. Her watercolors in this series good life in the Bay Area: rosy a long illness, surrounded “amazing Grace”. depict wheels, frames and hard- produce and wine, gardening, run- at the end by family and Grace leaves behind her beloved sister Hazel of Ballwin, working cyclists. An up-close fo- ning, swimming and other sports friends. MO and daughters Shirley Volkmar (Stephen) of Placerville cus in “Hubba-Hubba” (a play on that abound in a sunny, mild cli- Grace was born in and Marilyn Peck (Stephen) of Los Altos; granddaughters bicycle wheel hubs) creates a sil- mate. the small river town of Shea Rich (Dan) and Laura Whitmore (James); step- very still life of gears and spokes. “I paint what I like,” she says simply. “The Northern California Readsville, MO to Bessie grandchildren Greg (Erin) and Stephanie Volkmar, great- Because of her bike-centered perspective, Hill is more likely to lifestyle is fabulous.” N and Otto Wenger. When grandchildren Angela Smith, Sara and Samantha Rich paint feet than facades, and many five, her family moved to and Katherine Volkmar; her treasured friend Alberta Peck of her paintings have no people at Wellsville, MO where Grace spent her childhood and and devoted caretaker Emelda Keevans. Predeceased by all. She says this is a universal- graduated from high school. Along with her sister Hazel, her brother Charles Wenger and first husband Howard ist approach. “You can picture yourself there,” she says, taking a What: “The Bikes are Back,” she ventured to the big city of St. Louis where she attended Tindall. an exhibit of bicycle paintings Rubicam Business School. It was in St. Louis that she met A gathering of Grace’s family and friends will be held on break from hanging the small exhibit on a hot Saturday afternoon. by Terri Hill her husband Howard Duane Tindall. Friday, October 3, 2-4:30 p.m., at Menlo Commons, 2140 Then she laughs. “And faces are Where: Viewpoints Gallery, In 1954 Grace, Howard and their two daughters relocat- Santa Cruz AV, Menlo Park. She will be interred at the tough to do.” 315 State St., Los Altos ed to California, settling in Atherton. In addition to raising Wellsville Cemetery in Wellsville, MO. “Tuscan Tour, Day Three” is When: Through Oct. 3, with a reception on Friday, Sept. 12, her two daughters, she worked for a local doctor, became Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Grace’s characteristic of Hill’s paintings. Done from a photo, as most of her from 5 to 8 p.m. a real estate agent and crowned her career by serving for name to the Menlo Park Cost: Free 20 years as Executive Assistant to the President of Syntex, Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, paintings are, it shows a group of feet and wheels resting during the Info: Go to www.viewpoints Corp. in Palo Alto. CA 94025 or to the charity of your choice. artist’s trip to Italy about a year gallery.com or call 650-941- 5789. PAID OBITUARY ago. There’s some humor on the canvas: Short shadows signify it’s time for a lunch break, and the wheels are a bit wobbly and tired City of Palo Alto rather than being lined up neatly. Recreation presents About the cover: City of “We were hungry,” Hill says. Register Hill’s colors are vivid and her “Parked in Palo Alto” was in- Palo Alto spired by two friendly-looking Recreation hand sure. She’s been a graphic online at designer for 30 years and says bicycles resting against a curb Presents on University Avenue. Water- www.PaloAltoOnline.com many of those skills translate well. Though she still has her own color painting by Terri Hill. graphic-design studio, she said she September 12, 2008 was looking for a new challenge

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www.bowmanschool.org Ala Ebtekar’s untitled installation includes these ink drawings on huge Mylar sheets. Figures with elements of modern hip-hop and traditional Persian culture overlap. 4000 Terman Drive l Palo Alto, CA l Tel: 650-813-9131 Each hobby, and each family history, can exist in harmony inside Past, meet the present one person. Kyle Williams, a curator at Iranian-American artist Ala Ebtekar connects his family’s CSMA and Ebtekar’s former Stan- past with his Bay Area upbringing ford schoolmate, said he likes the by Jill Kimball exhibition because his overarching LivingLiving With,With, Through,Through, idea is universal but still includes details of the artist’s unique world. la Ebtekar mentions Adidas of figures, one on top of the other, “(It’s) a great example of Ala’s and the year 1492 in passing, on huge Mylar sheets. The outlines work,” said Williams. “There’s andand BeyondBeyond HER2+HER2+ A and he’s intimately familiar closely overlap, but the differences something here for everybody to with the Bay Area hip-hop scene. between them are visible. A hint get into, but at the same time, it’s To speak to Ebtekar about Amer- of a wrestler in a pair of billowy, very personal.” ican things, though, sheds light on traditional Persian pants seemingly BreastBreast CancerCancer These three figures Ebtekar uses only one identity. Inside, he has tussles with a shadow of a sneaker- to illustrate synthesis — the rapper, many more: He’s a traveler, an his- clad hip-hopper; two hip-hoppers the Persian wrestler and the soldier torian and the son of Iranian-born in T-shirts and backwards base- at war — define heroism for the parents. ball caps peek out from behind the artist. None of these things is discern- broad, square shoulders of a soldier The rapper alludes to Ebtekar’s able in his appearance or his rheto- decked out in a helmet and combat Come share time with us and learn about teen years, when he spun old-school ric alone, which is why Ebtekar is boots. Some outlines are detailed, rap records as a deejay at friends’ techniques and activities to supplement your also a local artist. His new exhibi- revealing a specific stripe pattern parties and school dances. Later, treatment plan. We’ll talk about maintaining tion, on display at the Community or a tiny row of tassels, yet they all when he visited Iran, he saw framed psychological and emotional balance School of Music and Arts in Moun- remain vague and faceless. pictures of local wrestlers in tradi- tain View, speaks volumes more Anyone who lives in the United during your journey. tional Persian coffeehouses and about himself than a long phone States, a country of immigrants, drew a correlation between past and interview. can identify with Ebtekar’s meta- present, traditional and urban. The exhibition, titled “Epic phor: It’s possible to have 10 hob- Don’t miss this opportunity to attend a “The wrestlers were obviously Verse,” demonstrates that Ameri- bies and not feel like 10 different FREE, INTERACTIVE educational program. the local neighborhood heroes,” cans, particularly direct descen- people. A person who has ancestors Ebtekar said. “The spirit of hero- dants of immigrants, can easily in seven countries doesn’t necessar- keep a harmonious balance among ily have seven separate identities. VÌÕi`ÊÊiÝÌÊ«>}i® LEARN from a therapist specializing in cancer support the multiple cultures that define and a Genentech Oncology Nurse Specialist them, Ebtekar said. LISTEN as a patient ambassador shares her story His work, he says, represents a JOIN in creative writing and partner exercises new wave of multicultural art that sharply contrasts with that of the previous generation. “I grew up with that first generation of mul- Register Today For This FREE Educational Program. ticultural art where you see this strong clash of cultures and senti- Date / Time: Saturday, September 20, 2008 ments of alienation,” he said. Registration: 9:00 am Ebtekar, born and raised in Program: 9:30 am Berkeley, didn’t identify with those Location: Garden Court Hotel views. While others thought his so- 520 Cowper Street cial life and his home life with his Palo Alto, CA 94301 parents to be two separate entities, Family and friends are welcome to attend. Light he thought of them as one. He be- refreshments will be served in a casual setting. lieved a person’s multiple identities could meld together and intertwine Call 1–866–631–6280 to register >À>Ê->`Õ} or visit www.herstory.com peacefully. “Looking at it more in a positive This program is being sponsored by Genentech BioOncology. light, all our identities create a syn- Sharon, HER Story Ambassador, who received therapy for thesis, not a hybrid,” he said. metastatic breast cancer ©2008 Genentech, Inc., So. San Francisco, CA All rights reserved. 9221600 4/08 With synthesis in mind, Ebtekar, who holds a master’s degree in In this untitled Ebtekar work, acrylic and watercolor paint, as well as fine arts from Stanford University, HER ink, are used on old book pages mounted on canvas. used a brush to sketch ink outlines

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Discount Coupon It seems the combination of these ed at 488 W. Charleston Road (Tree House). (with purchase of new roof) 2. Proclamation in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Original Ownership Since 1975 three figures, representing Ameri- Eichler Swim and Tennis Club can pride, urban background and an 3. Approval of a Storm Drain Enterprise Fund Contract With Casey All Types of Roofi ng & Gutters appreciation for old-world Persia, Construction Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $320,895 for Residential & Commercial S.C.L#785441 could define Ebtekar himself — but Storm Drain Rehabilitation and Replacement Project - Phase II the artist insists the main purpose 1901 Old Middlefi eld Way, Mtn. View 650-969-7663 Capital Improvement Program Project SD-06101 of the tall brushstroke silhouettes 4. Approval of an Amendment to Contract No. S05110315 With Toter Incorporated for One Additional Year and to Increase the Compensation Amount by $75,000 for the Purchase of Addi- “All our identities tional Carts for a Total Amount of $2,098,300 Stanford University Libraries & create a synthesis, not 5. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C3144644 Academic Information Resources a hybrid.” With Huntsman Architectural Group in the Additional Amount of $82,006 for the Civic Center Infrastructure Improvements Saroyan Centennial Celebration —Ala Ebtekar Project – Capital Improvement Program Project PF-01002 & 6. Approval of Contract With Flack & Kurtz, Inc. in the Amount of $220,000 for Construction Administration Services for the Civic Saroyan Prize Award Ceremony is to forge a connection between Center Infrastructure Improvements Project - Capital Improve- Friday, September 5, 2008 the traditional and the modern, ment Program Project PF-01002 something he believes hasn’t been 7. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement With Trojan Technolo- http://saroyanprize.stanford.edu accomplished yet in Persian cul- gies to Provide Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Equipment for the ture. Some Iranians, he said, focus Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant UV Disinfection 3:00 to 4:30 PM so much on the distant past that Facility Project WQ-06014 Green Library, East Wing, Stanford Campus they’re unable to move forward — 8. Approval of a Three-Year Contract With All City Management 2008 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing will but perhaps there’s a way to retain important customs of the past and Services Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $319,366 Per Year be awarded while we celebrate the publication of Heyday for Adult Crossing Guard Services and Authorization for Ad- accommodate a new era at the same ditional Services Not to Exceed $31,936 Per Year Books’ new Saroyan anthology, He Flies Through The Air With time. 9. Approval of Finance Committee Recommendation to Prelimi- the Greatest of Ease. Contributor Herbert Gold and publisher “I grew up listening to people narily Approve 2007-08 Re-Appropriation Requests Malcolm Margolin will discuss the book. talking about things that happened 10. This Item Number Has Been Intentionally Left Blank 2,000 years ago and how they’d be 11. Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance for Fiscal Year 5:30 to 6:30 PM better off now if they hadn’t hap- 2008-09 to Provide an Additional Appropriation of $791,325 Kresge Auditorium, Stanford Campus pened,” Ebtekar said. “How can to Capital Improvement Program Project VR-01001 Municipal We showcase Saroyan’s success as a lyricist and musical we step into the future if we’re still talking so much about the past?” Service Center Fuel Storage Tank Replacement and Approval collaborator. Gregory Wait, directs Schola Cantorum, in of a Contract With American Construction and Environmental For Ebtekar, connecting the now Services Inc. in the Amount not to Exceed $702,076 for Con- a program featuring Come on-a My House, and the world to the then is as much a personal struction of the Integrated Fueling Facility Compressed Natural premier of Girakgi Picnic, a piece by William Saroyan and crusade as it is a cultural one. He Gas Fueling Area With a Public Dispenser and Approve Change Alan Hovhaness that was recently discovered in Stanford’s wants to see his family’s country of Order Contingency in the Amount of $84,249 William Saroyan archive. origin progress as his home country 12. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Refuse Enterprise Fund Con- has in recent decades. tract No. C06115396 With SCS Field Services in the Amount Free and open to the public. “A lot of the Iranian-American of $32,500 for Services Related to the Repair of Fire-Damaged population talks up the culture and Landfill Gas and Leachate Collection System Components and how it’s so connected with the arts, for Preventive Measures of Burying Landfill Gas Wellheads to but they do a poor job of support- Prevent Fire Related Damage in the Case of Future Fires ing the next generation of all those 13. Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance for the Fiscal Year things — the writers, artists, mu- 2008-09 to Provide an Additional Appropriation of $200,000 sicians,” he said. “If the arts are stuck in the past, our culture is to Vehicle Replacement Fund, Capital Improvement Program * .&* # * " .* # * Project, VR-08000, Approval of a Purchase Order With Peter- lacking.” N ! * * * %# /* '" * * son Tractor Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $374,720 !#+* *" #*/* * - for the Purchase of Four Backhoe/Loaders and Approval of a * #* #* * "* !* * What: “Epic Verse,” an exhib- Purchase Order With Peterson Tractor Company in an Amount % %& * * # * +* "" /* it of drawings by Ala Ebtekar Not to Exceed $249,497 for the Purchase of One Waste-Han- .#**" ** *% .(* #*%** #"* # * - Where: Mohr Gallery at the dling Wheel Loader '" * %#* # * ** * #"* # * #$* # * !* #* Community School of Music 14. TEFRA Hearing Regarding Conduit Financing for the Keys Fam- * #"* # * "%# +* * .2162*$# .*#* #"* * and Arts Finn Center, 230 San ily Day School Project Located at 3981 El Camino Real and * /* * #* ..* %#- *#$*"#&"*! ** *% * Antonio Circle, Mountain View 2890 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, and Adoption of a Resolution +* *- %* * ! " +* % ** ""** % /* !** When: Through Sept. 23. The Approving the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California &* # * * * * * Municipal Finance Authority in an Aggregate Principal Amount * % * * * +* &* & * * * gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 7 "* #"* # * * * # * !*!*3""* *+*/* p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 3 Not to Exceed $20,000,000 for the Purpose of Financing and/ # ## /* or Refinancing the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement and p.m. Saturdays. * * ! * * &""# * /* Cost: Admission is free. Equipping of Educational Facilities for the Keys Family Day #"* +* .* ! * * School Info: Go to www.arts4all.org " ** ""*# *" *"* - or call 650-917-6800, extension 15. Adoption of an Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 16.18 to the * " * * &/.* * " * * Palo Alto Municipal Code Establishing Local Energy Efficiency 306. Ala Ebtekar’s website is at * %# +* % * % * * * www.torandj.com. Standards for Certain Buildings and Improvements Covered by %# **#* !*" *#**#* * the 2005 California Energy Code %# /* 16. Approval of a City Auditor Employment Agreement With Lynda "! * % * # * "" * Flores-Brouchoud * & * % * * * #/* An intriguing sampling of %& *# # **"! * * work by South Asian masters is STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS !* "* "!* * # +* The Policy and Services Committee Meeting will be Held at now at Palo Alto’s Aicon Gallery. # *3 ** * * ** For a report from the exhibit’s 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 09, 2008 regarding 1)Referral &##/* #"* # * * #""* to Consider Peak Democracy Web Site Enhancements, 2)Ap- opening, check out arts editor "+* # * 3* ## * #* Rebecca Wallace’s blog. Go to proval of an Area Median Income-Based Resale Price Formula * !""* * ##/* * % * * for Below Market Rate Ownership Program www.PaloAltoOnline.com and ***!+*& *#*& ** !!!/ " %#/%* click on Ad Libs. # /* %#"#$!%%

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*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]Ê-i«ÌiLiÀÊx]ÊÓäänÊU Page 11 Arts & Entertainment Worth a Look part of a poetry and art book created with poet Lola Haskins. Taylor’s latest book, again published by Mod- ernbook Editions in Palo Alto, pairs Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” with her photo works. She has used antique Victorian portraits as a start for these creations. Starting today, images from the book are being shown at Modernbook Gallery with photomontages by Taylor’s husband, Jerry Uelsmann. He hand- prints his works with multiple negatives using traditional darkroom techniques. The results are surreal, beckoning. Think a house growing out of giant roots in the ground, or a pair of hands holding clouds. The dramatic photo “Sea Lion and Shark,” by Menlo The gallery is at 494 University Ave. in Palo Alto, Park nature photographer Gregory A. Cope, is part and the exhibit runs through Nov. 2, open 11 a.m. to of a four-artist show at Stanford Art Spaces. 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 to 9 on Fri- days and Saturdays. Go to www.modernbook.com Art or call 650-327-6325. Stanford Art Spaces While on a boat tour of the Galapagos Islands, nature photographer Gregory Cope was led by his Theater guide through a mangrove forest to seek out wildlife. Then, he recalled, “The morning silence was shat- Sedaka songbook tered by a commotion of waves and water next to Theatergoers in Los Altos are being transported to our boat, where this sea lion and shark were decid- the Catskills circa 1960, thanks to the magic of mu- ing who’s the boss.” Judging by Cope’s photo, the sicals. This weekend, the Bus Barn Stage Company sea lion may have come out ahead. is giving a West Coast premiere to “Breaking Up Is Cope, a Menlo Park resident and postdoctoral Hard To Do,” featuring the music of Neil Sedaka. scholar at Stanford University, is currently showing The show follows the recently jilted Marge (played many of his photos in a new exhibit at Stanford Art by Michelle Markwart Deveaux) and her friend Lois Spaces in the Center for Integrated Systems at 420 (Izetta Fang) to Esther’s Paradise Resort one Labor Via Palou on campus. Also featured are: abstract Day weekend, where they encounter a star lounge and expressionist photos of San Francisco by Daniel singer and a resort handyman who secretly writes Newman; a photo “exploration of urban decay” by songs. Eighteen Sedaka songs are woven into the Xavier Nuez; and photomontages of photos and sal- plot, including “Where the Boys Are” and the title vaged old objects by Janna Stern. track. “Eyewear Blush,” a photomontage by Stern, is on The show previewed last night and opens to- the top right corner of today’s Weekly. night at 8 p.m. in the Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview The show is open weekdays through Oct. 23, from Ave., Los Altos. It runs through Oct. 4, Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, go to cis. through Sunday (except Sept. 28). Admission is $22- stanford.edu/~marigros or call 650-725-3622. $32. For more information, go to www. busbarn.org or call 650-941-0551. Opera Sneak previews Opera meets best-selling novel this month when the San Francisco Opera premieres “The Bonesetter’s Daugh- ter,” based on the Amy Tan novel. It’s about a modern Chinese-American woman learning the painful truths about her immigrant mother’s past. Be- fore the curtain even goes up, though, there will be a Peninsula presentation previewing the premiere. Ken Smith, author of the book “Fate! Luck! Chance! The Making of ‘The Bo- nesetter’s Daughter’ Opera,” is scheduled to speak at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, about the Stewart Wallace/ Amy Tan opera. His talk takes place at Little House at 800 Middle Ave. in Menlo Park, presented by the South “Always Tea Time” is an image from Maggie Taylor’s latest book, Peninsula Opera Guild. Tickets are which illustrates Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonder- $8 for guild members and $10 for non- land.” Several of these images are on exhibit at Modernbook Gal- members. lery in Palo Alto, together with photomontages by Taylor’s Preview lectures are scheduled periodi- husband, Jerry Uelsmann. cally throughout the season; another is set for Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Little House. Mitchell Morris, associate Modernbook Gallery professor of musicology at the University of Califor- Maggie Taylor’s dreamlike computer-based pho- nia, Los Angeles, is scheduled to speak on Erich tographic art made a dream of a cover story for the Wolfgang Korngold’s opera “Die Tote Stadt.” Weekly last September. Her mixtures of vintage pho- For more information, call 650-329-1374 or go to tos, antique toys and other intriguing objects were sfopera.com. Page 12ÊUÊÀ`>Þ]Ê-i«ÌiLiÀÊx]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Eating Out

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>À>Ê->`Õ} was the star of combination sea- cream, its fluffy consistency veered food pumpkin curry ($10). Large closer to key lime pie than your shrimp nestled alongside sliced typical dense NYC cheesecake. squid, scallops, chunks of sole and Great food, attentive service, full a host of veggies, including brocco- bar — anyone with a taste for qual- li, red pepper slices, asparagus and, ity should check out Shana. But in Papaya salad features mortar-pounded and shredded papaya, carrots, tomatoes, string beans, dry shrimp of course, diced pumpkin. Take it particular, those Mountain View and roasted peanuts in lime dressing. from a diehard curry freak: This residents who live on either side of artfully formed into tiny mush- offers a great introduction. Moffett between Central Express- room shapes, deep-fried to a light Shana has fun naming some of way and U.S. 101 should know that Off the beaten path crispness and arranged around the its dishes, and we couldn’t resist a gold mine lies within walking perimeter of a shallow bowl filled trying the railroad fried rice ($10). distance. N Trip down Moffett Boulevard pays dividends at Shana with sweet dipping sauce. A web This squared-off mound of basmati rice contained egg, minced chicken, Shana Thai Restaurant Thai Restaurant of stringed beet juliennes encircled 311 Moffett Blvd., Mountain the vibrantly colorful plate. prawns, Chinese broccoli, onions, by Andrew MacLeod Doerschuk View Crab rangoon rings ($9), another scallions, chili and basil. Coated in just enough olive oil to nourish 650-940-9990 ry, try again. That appears to spotlessly clean and artfully deco- delicately deep-fried wonton wrap Hours: be the motto at 311 Moffett rated dining area with stone tiled appetizer, were fashioned into each forkful without being greasy, the rice revealed an undertone of Open daily. Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 T Blvd., which has been home floors, as well as a big welcoming small spring onion shapes, each p.m. Dinner 5-10 p.m. to a succession of Asian restau- bar and large photographic prints with a long, crunchy tail. These soy sauce and a remote smokiness. rants that have come and gone. of spices and ingredients intrinsic were stuffed with a rich duet of Pad Thai chicken ($10) featured Indeed, it’s an awkward address, to Thai cooking. crab meat and cream cheese, gar- flat noodles stir-fried in a peanut- ,iÃiÀÛ>ÌÃ >ÌiÀ} based sauce with sliced chicken, tucked between Central Avenue As it turns out, this isn’t just any nished with carrot juliennes and Ài`ÌÊV>À`Ã "ÕÌ`ÀÊ and a nondescript strip mall in Thai restaurant. Chef Chotipong served with a honey mustard dip- egg, bean sprouts and diced tofu Ãi>Ì} ÌÊ*>À} Mountain View, so close to Cas- Tantipongvasin takes creative lib- ping sauce that delivered a syrupy that were covered with a sprin- kling of chopped peanuts. While ÃiÊiÛi\ tro Street’s hotbed of restaurants erties that defy many conventions. kick. Each crispy nibble burst into V Low across the Caltrain tracks, and yet The evening opened with crazy a rich, creamy payoff. it proved to be the most traditional />iÕÌ >Ì ÀÊ so far. bags ($8), a Shana invention in Papaya salad ($9) offered a re- Thai dish that we sampled at Shana, it seemed slightly nuttier than oth- i>iÃÃ\ But we suspect that the Tanti- which wonton sheets are wrapped freshing transition. Served in a } V >ÀÃ ` gleaming white boat-shaped bowl, ers I’ve tried, and doubles as either pongvasin family, the location’s around dollops of minced chicken, >µÕiÌ latest tenants who run Shana Thai diced mint leaves and cilantro, and the dish tossed young, mortar- a side dish or main course. Restaurant, just might make this chopped scallions and shallots Shana batted a thousand until the place a hit. Once inside the semi- with traces of chili and lime juice. ON THE WEB: Hundreds of restaurant reviews at www.PaloAltoOnline.com circular building, you encounter a Spicy and sweet, these wraps were

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VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«>}iÊ£Î® choices. Milk teas, fresh juices, smoothies, Aug. 23, 2002) slushies, and coffee drinks are available at Tea Time, 542 Ramona St., Palo Alto a.m.-6 p.m. your command. Taiwanese snacks, such as (650) 328-2877 Szechwan Cafe, 406 California Ave., Palo peanut butter toast or spicy, crispy chicken This well-designed fusion, at once stylish Alto (650) 327-1688 poppers, are also offered. Mon.-Sat. 11 and traditional, sells 130 kinds of tea: black, Szechwan Cafe is a neighborhood res- a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun. 11 green, herbals, oolong, scented, blended taurant offering a broad range of Chinese a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed Aug. 23, 2002) and white. Tea Time also offers scones, dishes. The peppery Szechwan dishes are Taqueria El Grullense, 3636 El Camino crumpets and tea sandwiches, as well toned to local tastes. Fried foods (fish rolls, Real, Palo Alto (650) 251-9317 as the lovely Oriental Beauty tea service, chicken dishes) are particularly good. Veg- Good luck finding other big menus this which can include spring rolls. A peaceful etarian pot stickers excel. Food is always cheap and satisfying in Palo Alto. Among place to linger. Weekdays 10 a.m.-7 p.m. fresh and colorful. No desserts. Beer, sake the affordable and tasty Mexican fare are: Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Re- and wine only. Casual ambiance. Lunch: fluffy tamales stuffed with perfect roasted viewed June 20, 2008) Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.- chicken, excellent carnitas, and cold can- Tenfu Chinese Restaurant, 1352 El Cami- Sat. 4:30-9 p.m. (Reviewed July 8, 2005) taloupe juice that tastes fresher than most no Real, Menlo Park (650) 323-6134 Tacos Autlense, 260 Moffett Blvd., Moun- cantaloupes. Some diners find some of the This restaurant specializes in Szechuan, tain View (650) 960-0752 food too greasy, while others say El Grul- Hunan, and Mandarin gourmet food. Mon.- This small, family-run restaurant serves lense reminds them of beloved taquerias Thu., Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 up dependable Mexican food. Sun.-Thu.: in their Southwestern hometowns. Part of a.m.-10 p.m. a local chain that also includes locations 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 8 a.m.- midnight. Thai City, 3691 El Camino Real, Palo Alto in Redwood City. Daily 8 a.m-11 p.m. (Re- (Reviewed Oct. 24, 2003) (650) 493-0643 viewed Aug. 10, 2007) Tai Pan, 560 Waverley St., Palo Alto Fresh chilis, coconut milk, sour lemon (650) 329-9168 Taqueria La Bamba, 2058 Old Middlefield grass and pungent cilantro are flavors that This classy Hong Kong-style seafood Way, Mountain View (650) 965-2755 intermingle beautifully in the dishes served restaurant has an extensive menu, highly No-frills to the extreme, Taqueria La Bamba at Thai City. Curry and stir-fry specialties. attentive service and unusually good wines, has no tables, just a counter. Most people Large, cavernous dining room, families as well as a fun list of signature drinks. order their food to go. The menu is a won- welcome. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Menu highlights include the meltingly derful mixture of Mexican and Salvadoran 5-10 p.m., Sun. 5-9 p.m. (Reviewed May tender Flounder Two Taste and the subtly dishes, offering a variety of burritos, tacos, 1, 2002) tostadas and daily specials. Daily 10 a.m.- aromatic steamed chicken in ginger. Lunch: Thaiphoon, 543 Emerson St., Palo Alto 9:30 p.m. Also at 152 Castro St., Mountain Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 11 (650) 323-7700 View (650) 965-4753 (Reviewed May 1, a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner: Nightly 5:30-9:30 p.m. This restaurant offers freshly prepared 2002) (Reviewed Oct. 20, 2006) Vietnamese, Chinese, and Thai food. Its Tamarine Restaurant, 546 University Taqueria Los Charros, 854 W. Dana St., coconut-milk soups and curries radiate fla- Ave., Palo Alto (650) 325-8500 Mountain View (650) 969-1464 vor, while stir-fries, noodles and clear-broth Locals wishing to sample excellent Viet- Despite the restaurant’s name, American soups, were also quite good. Thaiphoon’s namese cuisine should try Tamarine, which breakfast starts the day here (pigs in a dinner dishes were better than its lunch of- serves flavorful, complex and sophisticated blanket keep company with huevos ran- ferings, and main courses outshone hum- dishes that utilize native ingredients. Also cheros). After that, it’s plenty of Mexican fa- drum appetizers. Try the refreshing coco- features soothing decor, attentive service vorites: tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, burritos, nut juice beverage and delectable coconut and a lively bar. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 etc. There’s also the Torta, a Mexican-style desserts. Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dinner Sun.-Thu. 5-9 p.m.; sandwich on a French roll. Daily 6:30 a.m.- Dinner: 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 5-9:30 p.m. Fri. 5:30-10 p.m.; Sat. 5-10 p.m. bar opens 10 p.m. American breakfast served Mon.- Sun.-Thurs. (Reviewed Feb. 25, 2005) Sat. 6:30-11 a.m.; Sun. 8-11 a.m. at 5 p.m. daily. (Reviewed Dec. 13, 2002) Three Seasons Restaurant, 518 Bryant Tandoori Oven, 365 California Ave., Palo Tea Era, 271 Castro St., Mountain View St., Palo Alto (650) 838-0353 Alto (650) 324-2111 (650) 969-2899 When done properly, Vietnamese cuisine A casual Indian restaurant with a menu Tiny shop with some seating offers a solid has an elegance that rivals the great cui- including chaat (appetizers), salads, curries selection of pearl tea drinks and other sines of the world. The intriguing menu and wraps. Taiwanese specialty beverages. Tea Era is offers exciting flavors and unexpected Tapioca Express, 740 Villa St., Mountain one of few shops that offers white tapioca combinations designed to modernize tradi- View (650) 965-3093 pearls, in addition to black. 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VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«ÀiÛÕÃÊ«>}i® sausages. Another recent highlight was Tony’s Pizza, 820 Willow Rd, Menlo Park barley-crusted Idaho trout. Of course, the (650) 853-0860 tional dishes. Dinner Sun.-Thu. 5-10 p.m.; beers flow freely at this microbrewery and This small Willow Road establishment of- Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m.; weekday lunch 11:30 the Tied House brand, Redwood Coast, is fers New York-style pizza. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (Reviewed March 21, 2003) justifiably award-winning. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Tied House Cafe and Brewery, 954 Villa a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Totoro, 841 Villa St, Mountain View (650) St., Mountain View (650) 965-2739 (Reviewed June 9, 2006) 691-0796 Comfort-food choices include thick, juicy TK Noodle, 357 Castro St., Mountain This small Korean restaurant is a popular burgers, tortilla soup, and house-made View (650) 605-1200 lunch spot, offering barbeque, hot pots, Part of a chain of Bay Area pho restaurants. and noodles. Lunch: Mon.-Sat. 11:30 Offers chow mein and flour cake in addition a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner: Mon.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. to a wide selection of noodle soups. Daily Open Sun. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (Reviewed 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 3, 2003) Tofu House, 4127 El Camino Real, Palo Tour Eiffel, 200 State St., Los Altos (650) Alto (650) 424-8805 917-1328 After five or six little appetizers to get your Despite the French name and semi-Alpine juices flowing (think thin silky noodles or ambience (thanks to a stone fireplace and kimchi with levels of flavor beyond heat), overhead timbers), Tour Eiffel specializes Tofu House offers up soft tofu soups as its in Vietnamese fare. The small, low-key res- specialty. Cold noodle dishes and Korean taurants includes vermicelli dishes and pho, barbecued meats are among the other op- summer rolls that are light and fresh, soups tions. Two reasonable diners could split a and meat dishes. The lunch menu also of- salad and an entree and not leave hungry. fers quiches and crepes. Lunch: Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11:30 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Sat. a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Closed Sunday. (Re- 5-8 p.m. (Reviewed July 13, 2007) viewed Jan. 26, 2007) Trader Vic’s, 4269 El Camino Real, Palo Tokyo Subway, 605 Santa Cruz Ave., Alto (650) 849-9800 Menlo Park (650) 325-9399 Longtime Bay Area residents may remem- This small Japanese restaurant specialies ber Trader Vic’s restaurants as enchanted in sushi and offers daily specials. Friendly Tiki rooms. This one has class. Just re- atmosphere and good service. Mon.-Fri. member that the food often falls short of 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tue.-Sat. 5:30-9 p.m the gorgeous, folk-art-rich decor. The wise (except Fri. 5:30-9:30 p.m.) diner sticks to Tidbits & Finger Foods such Tom’s Depot, 995 A Street, Los Altos as barbecued spareribs and pork. Trader &VHFOF0OFHJO PQFOT4FQU (650) 948-8515 Vic’s also serves brunch; try the banana- This breakfast and lunch spot in Los Altos coconut-macadamia nut pancakes. Lunch: 5IF&MJYJSPG-PWF$PTÖGBOUVUUF offers burgers, sandwiches, and ice cream. Tue.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Brunch: Sun. Breakfast offerings include scrambles and 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. $BSNFO huevos rancheros. Daily 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 4:30- 9:30 p.m. (Reviewed Nov. 24, 2006) Tony & Alba’s Pizza & Pasta, 619 Escuela PLUS Ave., Mountain View (650) 968-5089 Trellis, 1077 El Camino Real, Menlo Park Your hometown pizza parlor lives on in (650) 326-9028 'ALATH !NNIVERSARY#ONCERTON3EPTEMBER Mountain View. Tossing pies since 1982, Trellis specializes in Italian cuisine. Lamb Tony & Alba’s combines pleasant service and olive ravioli and carpaccio are good with excellent pizzas. The cooks knead starters while the gnocchi, veal scalop- herbs into the dough and let it ferment for pini and grilled pork tenderloin are good days before making the crust; then they choices for main plates. Desserts are good. $BMMUPEBZ WWWOPERASJORG brush the pizzas with olive oil, garlic and Excellent rooftop patio for warm weather herbs; and top them with fresh, locally dining. Full bar, Lunch: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.- grown ingredients. Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Daily 5-10 p.m. (Re- p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed viewed April 7, 2006) April 27, 2007)

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*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]Ê-i«ÌiLiÀÊx]ÊÓäänÊU Page 17 City of Palo Alto Recreation Presents TH ONE WEEK 24 ANNUAL PALO ALTO WEEKLY MOONLIGHT RUN & WALK FROM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 City of TONIGHT Palo Alto TIME & PLACE PLEASE NOTE TIMES: 5K walk 7:15pm, 10K run 8:15pm, 5K run 8:45pm. Recreation Race-night registration 6:15 to 8:00pm at City of Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center, Embarcadero & Geng Roads Presents (just east of the Embarcadero Exit off Highway 101). Parking — go to PaloAltoOnline.com to check for specific parking locations. COURSE 5K and 10K loop courses over Palo Alto Baylands levee, through the marshlands by the light of the Harvest Moon! Course is flat, USAT&F certified (10k run only) on levee and paved roads. Water at all stops. (Course map available at www.PaloAltoOnline.com) REGISTRATIONS & ENTRY FEE Pre-registration fee is $20 per entrant (postmarked by September 5, 2008) and includes a long-sleeve t-shirt. 24th Annual Late/race-night registration is $25 and includes a shirt only while supplies last. A scantron card must be filled out at race-night registration. Family package: Children 12 and under run free with a registered parent. A completed entry form Palo Alto Weekly for each child must be submitted with adult registration. Please indicate on form and include $10 for an adult small t-shirt. No confirmation of mail-in registration available. Registration also available online at www.PaloAltoOnline.com. Refunds will not be issued for no-show registrations (and t-shirts will not be held). SPORTS TEAM/CLUBS: Pre-registration opportunity for organizations of 10 or more runners; contact Amy at (650) 326-8210 ext. 285. MINORS: September 12, 2008 If not pre-registered Minors under 18 MUST bring signed parental/waiver form (below) on race night to participate. In addition scantron card must be completely filled out at race-night registration. DIVISIONS Age divisions: 9 & under; 10-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69, and 70 & over with separate divisions for male and female runners in each age group. Race timing provided for 5K and 10K runs only; not 5K walk. COMPUTERIZED RESULTS by A Change of Pace Race results will be posted on the Internet at www.PaloAltoOnline.com 10am on 9/15. Registration forms must be filled out completely and correctly for results to be accurate. Race organizers are not responsible for incorrect results caused by incomplete or incorrect registration forms. AWARDS/PRIZES/ENTERTAINMENT Top three finishers in each division. Prize giveaways and refreshments. DJ, Efren Ayala. Pre-race warmup by Andre Bobo. BENEFICIARY Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund. A holiday-giving fund to benefit Palo Alto area non-profits and charitable organizations. In April 2008, 37 organizations received a total of $240,000 (from the 2007-2008 Holiday Fund.) MORE INFORMATION Call (650) 463-4920, (650) 326-8210, email [email protected]. or go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com. For safety reasons, no dogs allowed on course for the 5K and 10K runs. They are welcome on the 5K walk only. No retractable leashes! Please bring your own clean-up bag. Jogging strollers welcome in the 5K walk or at the back of either run. Flashlights/head lights recommended.

First aid service and chiropractic evaluations provided by K. Skinner, R.N., D.C. Sports and Spinal Injury Specialist Register online at www.PaloAltoOnline.com

GOT OLD SHOES? Give them to Meb! We’ll be collecting gently worn athletic shoes to go to those in need in war-zones and post-conﬂict areas. Bring your shoes to the Project Active booth on the baseball diamond and support your sport by giving back. Go to www.GiveMebYourShoes.com for more information about the cause. ✂ Please make checks payable to: Palo Alto Weekly MOONLIGHT RUN and mail to: Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302 ONE ENTRY FORM PER PERSON CHECK ONE ON RACE DAY

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T-SHIRT SMLXLXXL 5K WALK 10K RUN 5K RUN PHONE (Adult Sizes Only) 7:15 P.M. 8:15 P.M. 8:45 P.M. WAIVER: In consideration of your accepting my entry, intending to be legally bound do hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive, and release any and all rights and claims that I may have against the persons and organizations affi liated with the run and sponsoring agencies, and the assignees for any and all injuries suffered by me while traveling to and from, and while participating in the Moonlight Run, or associated activities September 12, 2008. I further attest that I am physically fi t and suffi ciently trained for participation in this event.

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Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. Babylon A.D. (PG-13) Century 16: 2:35, 5, 7:40 & 10 p.m. Century 20: 12:10, 1:15, 2:30, 3:35, 4:50, 5:55, 7:10, ‘‘ ’’ (Not Reviewed) 8:15, 9:30 & 10:35 p.m. ! (HIGHEST RATING) Bangkok Dangerous (R) Century 16: 12:35, 3, 5:25, 7:50 & 10:15 p.m. Century 20: 12:25, 1:40, 2:50, 4:05, 5:15, 6:35, 7:50, (Not Reviewed) 9:10 & 10:15 p.m. Bottle Shock (PG-13) --- CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 2, 4:40 & 7:25 p.m. Fri. and Sat. also at 10 p.m. Century 20: Noon, 2:25, 4:55, 7:25 & 9:55 p.m. Brideshead Revisited (PG-13) Century 12: 12:40, 3:45, 7:10 & 10:15 p.m. Elegy (Not Reviewed) 1:40,4:30, 7:15 Fri/Sat only 9:50 College (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 7:05 p.m. Sun.-Thu. also at 9:45 p.m. Century 12: Noon, 2:30, 5, 7:20 & 9:40 p.m. Bottle Shock Crash (R) ---- Century 16: Sat. at 10 p.m. 2:00, 4:40, 7:75 The Dark Knight (PG-13) --- Century 16: Noon, 3:20, 6:50 &10:05 p.m. Century 20: 12:30, 2, 3:45, 5:20, 7:05, 8:45 & 10:25 p.m. CINÉARTS@PALO ALTO SQUARE Fri/Sat only 10:00 3000 El Camino Real, Death Race (R) Century 16: 12:50, 3:35, 7:35 & 10:10 p.m. Century 12: 12:20, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 5:30, 7:05, 8, 9:50 & Palo Alto (650) 493-3456 (Not Reviewed) 10:30 p.m. Disaster Movie (PG-13) Century 16: 1:15, 5:45, 8 & 10:25 p.m. Century 12: 12:30, 1:40, 2:45, 4:10, 5:10, 6:30, 7:30, 9 & 9:55 (Not Reviewed) p.m. Dumb and Dumber (PG-13) Century 16: Fri. at 10 p.m. ““ (Not Reviewed) FABULOUS,, Elegy (R) (Not Reviewed) CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:40, 4:30 & 7:15 p.m. Fri. & Sat. also at 9:50 p.m. FABULOUS FUN AND FRESH! ANNA FARIS’ CHARM IS INFECTIOUS” Fly Me to the Moon 3-D (G) Century 16: 12:40, 2:50, 5:05, 7:15 & 9:25 p.m. FUN AND FRESH! ANNA FARIS’ CHARM IS INFECTIOUS.” Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV (Not Reviewed) Hamlet 2 (R) ---1/2 Century 20: 12:40, 3, 5:30, 7:50 & 10:10 p.m. Aquarius: 1:30 & 9:30 p.m. “ALL HAIL The House Bunny (PG-13) ---Century 16: 1:40, 4:25, 7:15 & 9:50 p.m. Century 20: 12:45, 1:55, 3:10, 4:20, 5:35, 7, 8:05, 9:35 & ANNA FARIS...” 10:30 p.m. Nathan Lee, THE NEW YORK TIMES Kung Fu Panda (PG) ---1/2 Century 12: 12:15, 2:50 & 5:15 p.m. The Longshots (PG) Century 16: 1:20 & 4:05 p.m. Century 12: 12:10, 2:40, 5:05, 7:40 & 10:05 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Mamma Mia! (PG-13) --- Century 16: Sing-a-long 1, 4, 7 & 9:40 p.m. Century 20: 2, 4:35, 7:15 & 9:55 p.m. Sing-a-long at 12:05, 2:45 & 5:20 p.m. Man on Wire (PG-13) ---- Aquarius: 4 & 7 p.m. Mirrors (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 12: 1:20, 4:20, 7:15 & 10:20 p.m. The Mummy: Tomb of the Century 12: 1:10, 3:50, 7:25 & 10:10 p.m. Dragon Emperor (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Pineapple Express (R) --1/2 Century 16: 2, 4:35, 7:20 & 10:20 p.m. Century 20: 2:15, 5, 7:40 & 10:25 p.m. The Rocker (R) Century 20: 7:55 & 10:20 p.m. (Not Reviewed) The Rocky Horror Picture Guild: Sat. at midnight. Show (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) The Sisterhood of the Century 16: 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, & 10:15 p.m. Century 12: 7:45 & 10:35 p.m. Traveling Pants 2 (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Space Chimps (G) Century 12: 12:50, 3:10 & 5:25 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Star Wars: The Clone Wars Century 16: 1:25, 4:15, 6:50 & 9:30 p.m. Century 20: 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30 & 10 p.m. (PG) -1/2 Step Brothers (R) Century 12: 7:50 & 10:25 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Tell No One (Not Rated) Aquarius: 2, 5 & 8 p.m. ---1/2 NOW PLAYING Traitor (PG-13) --- Century 16: 1:45, 4:30, 7:25 & 10:05 p.m. Century 12: 1, 4, 7 & 10 p.m. CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES Transsiberian (R) Century 20: 12:20, 2:55, 5:25, 8 & 10:30 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Tropic Thunder (R) ---1/2 Century 16: 1:05, 2:30, 3:55, 5:10, 6:40, 7:50, 9:20 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: Noon, 1:05, 2:35, 3:40, 5:10, 6:15, 7:45, 8:50, & 10:20 p.m. Vicky Cristina Barcelona Century 20: 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20 & 9:50 p.m. Guild: 1:30, 4, 7 & 9:30 p.m. (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Discount rates without WALL-E (G) ---1/2 Century 16: 1:30, 4:10, 6:45 & 9:25 p.m. Century 20: 1:50, 4:25, 6:55 & 9:25 p.m. DISCOUNT SERVICE. ( -«ÊÌ (( -iÊÀi`ii}ÊµÕ>ÌiÃ ((( Ê}`ÊLiÌ (((( "ÕÌÃÌ>`} It’s no accident more people trust State Farm to insure their cars. Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) Call today. Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Gurbinder S Mavi, Agent View (800-326-3264) Palo Alto (493-3456) Insurance Lic. #: 0F22244 Century Park 12: 557 E. Bayshore Blvd., Redwood Stanford: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto (324-3700) 101 University Avenue, Suite 111 Palo Alto, CA 94301 City (800-326-3264) Internet address: For show times, plot synopses, trailers Bus: 650-326-0660 Century 20 Downtown: 825 Middlefield Road, Red- and more information about films playing, go to Palo Alto wood City (800-326-3264) Online at http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/

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Taste Desserts for literacy Enrique 7737 . http://zivkov.com/pete/08annual.html Ramirez, a promoter of adult-literacy pro- grams, speaks at this event, which hon- www.andovercollegeprep.com Sculpture Exhibition Works by two ors businesses, groups and individuals Introduction to Grow Biointensive Learn well-known Bay Area sculptors, Arabella that supported Project Read-Menlo Park the principles of double-digging, com- Decker and Ruth Waters, are on dis- in the past year. Silent auction and des- posting and soil-building, intensive plant- play. Artworks in wood, clay, granite and serts provided by local businesses. Sat., ing, companion planting, carbon-farming bronze (ranging in size from 8 inches to Sept. 6, 7-9 p.m. $20 - $25. Menlo Park (compost crops), calorie farming and 8 feet). Through Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call open-pollinated seeds. Sat., Sept. 13, Mon.-Fri. Free. The Rotunda Gallery, 555 650-330-2525. 10:15 a.m.-noon. $25. Common Ground County Government Center, Redwood www.menloparklibrary.org/pread.html Organic Garden Supply & Education Cen- City. Call 650-261-1086. ter, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650- The Bikes are Back Viewpoints Gallery Classes/Workshops 493-6072. and Terri Hill bring the bikes back to Los AARP Driver Safety Program A “One- www.commongroundinpaloalto.org Altos with a new solo show in Septem- Day-Only Driver-Safety Program” is of- Parenting with a Chronic Illness A free ber. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (3 p.m. Sunday). Free. fered at Little House for senior drivers. workshop on managing parenting while Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los Call Community Service Desk, 650-326- also struggling with a chronic illness. For Endless loop Altos. 2025 ext.230, to register. Pay at the class. all parents who have chronic conditions Dramatic black-and-white photos from the Sierra Nevada www.viewpointsgallery.com Wed., Sept. 10, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10. such as lupus, Crohns, colitis, diabetes, Works by Faculty, Family and Staff Men- PV Inc Little House, 800 Middle Ave., multiple sclerosis and so on. Two consec- Mountains — including “Mobius Arch and Mt Whitney” — are on lo College presents its second art show Menlo Park. Call 650-326-2025. utive Monday nights, Sept 8 and Sept 15. display at Gallery 9 through Sept. 28. Los Altos photographer in the “Outside the Box, Inside the Frame” Peninsula Volunteers Inc 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Stanford Health Library, Roy Harrington captured the images while backpacking and hiking. series featuring the multi-faceted artistic Alternative Energy: Electricity from Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto. The exhibit is open at 143 Main St. in Los Altos, Tuesday through expression of 16 community members in Bugs New workshop for ages 16 and up. Peaceful parenting Rod Kennedy’s work- Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. photography, bookbinding and painting. Students learn about how the energy- shop aims to empower and encourage Through Oct. 12, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. generating systems of common, gar- those concerned with the well-being of Go to www.gallery9losaltos.com or call 650-941-7969. Free. Menlo College Administration Build- den-variety bacteria can be harnessed children and youth. Fri., Sept. 12, 6-8:30 to produce electricity in microbial fuels. Language Classes MOFFETT FIELD for Children & Adults Year-Long After School Program for Kids Restoration Advisory Board Meeting 14-Week Evening Session for Adults www.istp.org 151 Laura Lane Palo Alto (650) 251-8519 I Ecole nternat The next regular meeting of the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) for former Naval Air Station Enroll Now! (NAS) Moffett Field will be held: Offering:

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Family and Kids On Stage ,Ê-/ - Children’s Choir in Palo Alto First Kids “Grey Gardens” This Tony Award-winning Choir will begin rehearsals. The choir is musical brings to life an eccentric tale CALENDAR. Information for Weekly open to all kids who love to sing ages 5 of fallen American royalty. Tue.-Wed. at Modern Moroccan Cuisine and Master Community Calendar and up and is taught by Palo Alto resi- 7:30 p.m., through Sept. 14, Thu.-Sat. at listings must now be submitted dent Julia Simon, a voice teacher and 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $21-64. *$&- &#&! online. Go to www.PaloAltoOnline. composer who has taught in the Palo TheatreWorks at the Mountain View Cen- com, click on “Master Community Alto schools and worked with the Raga- ter for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro Zitune Wine & Chef Dinner Calendar,” and then click on “Submit zzi Boys Chorus. Rehearsals begin Thu. St., Mountain View. with Foxen Winery Sept. 11, 2008, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. First a listing.” Listings are published in theatreworks.org ',)* % &,.#+".#& (#)#&!* Lutheran Church, 600 Homer Ave., Palo “My Strange Nation, the Music of Susan the papers on a space-available Alto. www.flcpa.org Werner” “Running the gamut from folk to Tuesday basis. Grandparent’s Day Story Time with El- jazz, from rock to gospel, the music of September 16th, 2008 NEWS. The online form is for len Chong Benefit Day for the Peninsula Susan Werner has captured the quirky Cocktails 6:00 pm Calendar listings only. To submit Arts Council. “Local artist Chong gives us nature of the world we live in for years. Dinner at 6:30 pm information for possible use a fresh new look at an old family text with Her music is being brought to life on the the gorgeously illustrated 'A Happy Day'. elsewhere in the paper, send it the stage with theatre Q’s world-premiere )#/#/ &, Originally done by Ellen’s grandmother, musical revue,” says Dragon Theatre. usual way: e-mail editor@paweekly. Louise Sheppa Lovett, the book chron- Through Sept. 7, 2-3:30 p.m. $25. Dragon For Reservations Call or Visit our Website com; fax (650) 326-3928, Attn: icles a day in the life of Ellen’s mother Theatre, 535 Alma St., Palo Alto. Call 415- www.zitune.com Editor; or mail to Editor, Palo Alto when she was a child,” Kepler’s says. 433-1235. www.theatreq.org #&+2'*$+'*2 Weekly, 703 High St., Palo Alto, CA Sun., Sept. 7, 11:30 a.m. Free. Kepler’s VÌÕi`ÊÊiÝÌÊ«>}i® 94301. Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. QUESTIONS? Call the reception www.keplers.com desk at the Palo Alto Weekly Kid’s Yoga with Shyamoli Stretches and between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. stories for 4-6-year olds led by Shyamoli. weekdays, Beginner yoga poses for parent and child. (650) 326-8210. After hours, Sponsored by the Friends of the Palo Alto you may press zero and leave a Library. Tue., Sept. 7, 2-3 p.m. Free. Chil- message in the general mailbox. dren’s Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto. Call 650-329-2436. For complete Calendar Music by Colibri Muscial duo Colibrí listings, go to returns to Atherton. Colibri, Spanish for www.PaloAltoOnline.com hummingbird, is a duo that presents interactive musical journeys through Latin and click on “Master America, using an array of traditional folk Community Calendar.” instruments. Mon., Sept. 8, 4-4:30 p.m. Free. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Sta- tion Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328-2422. p.m. FBC, 305 N. California Ave., Palo www.smcl.org Your Child’s Health University Alto,. Call 650-325-0561. www.firstbaptist-paloalto.org Film “Considering Democracy” There will be a Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital offers classes, seminars and resources Saving Seeds Learning how to save screening of the documentary “Consider- seeds from summer vegetables and flowing Democracy,” followed by a discussion designed to foster good health and enhance the lives of parents and children. ers. Sat., Sept. 6, 10-11 a.m. Free. Palo with the filmmaker, Keya Lea Horiuchi. Alto Demonstration Garden, 851 Cen- Tue., Sept. 9, 7:30-9 p.m. $7 to $15 (sliding ter Drive, Palo Alto. Call 408-282-3105. scale suggested donation). First Baptist http://mastergardeners.org/events INFANT AND CHILD CPR Church of Palo Alto, 305 North California Student Orientation at Foothill College Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-326-8837. Parents and other childcare providers will learn the techniques of infant and child CPR Meet fellow students as well as Foothill peaceandjustice.org faculty and staff, tour new campus facili- and how to avoid choking hazards. Mannequins are used to provide hands-on training. ties, and participate in the “Making Col- “IRAN (Is Not the Problem)” There will lege Count” presentation. The orientation be a screening of the film "IRAN (Is Not - Monday, September 22 also features live entertainment, informa- the Problem)" at First Baptist Church of tion fair, complimentary lunch. Free park- Palo Alto. The screening will be followed PIVOTAL RESPONSE TRAINING FOR AUTISM ing in Lots 1 and 5 only. Wed., Sept. 17, 9 by a discussion led by Larry Everest, a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Foothill College, 12345 author of “Oil, Power, and Empire,” and Pivotal Response Training is effective in promoting language and social development in Paul George, director of Peninsula Peace El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 650- autistic children. Learn these techniques to help develop the social skills of children with 949-7282. www.foothill.edu and Justice Center. Tue., Sept. 9, 7:30- 9:30 p.m. $5 - $10 suggested donation. autism and other related disorders during natural family interactions. To register, call Community Events Fellowship Hall, Palo Alto First Baptist 24th Annual Palo Alto Weekly Moon- Church, 305 North California Ave., Palo (650) 724-3783. light Run & Walk 5K walk, 5K and 10K Alto. Call 650-326-8837. - Wednesday, September 24 runs under the harvest moon at the Palo peaceandjustice.org Alto Baylands. Prize giveaways, refresh- United Nations Film Festival “Dying to ments, booths. Fri., Sept. 12, $20 pre- Leave: Slaves of the Free Market”, a film HEART TO HEART SEMINAR ON GROWING UP registration by Sept. 5, $25 race night. exploring a shadow of globalization, the Electric Vehicle Show The EV Rally has current boom in illicit human smuggling Informative, humorous and lively discussions between parents and their pre-teens on production and converted electric ve- and trafficking. Ka Comnida. Mon., Sept. puberty, the opposite sex and growing up. Girls attend these two-part sessions with hicles on display (some available for test 8, 2008, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Avenidas, rides or ride-alongs). Cars, trucks, SUVs, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 650-289- their moms and boys attend with their dads. scooters, bikes, motorcycles and more. 5436. - For Boys: Tuesdays, September 23 & 30 Sat., Sept. 6, Free. Palo Alto High School, www.avenidas.org 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. Call - For Girls: Mondays, September 29 & October 6 408-464-0711. http:// Live Music www.eaasv.org/rally.html Gemini Soul Live Gemini Soul will per- MOTHERS OF SONS: THE JOYS AND CHALLENGES EPA YMCA LEED Gold Celebration The form two shows of their jazz/funk fusion East Palo Alto Family YMCA is the first at Murf’s Broadway Cocktail Lounge. OF ADOLESCENCE LEED Gold YMCA in the nation and the Gemini Soul will perform material from Dr. Robert Lehman, adolescent medicine specialist, explores the challenges that moms first LEED Gold building in Palo Alto & their new CD “The Nefertiti Xperience,” East Palo Alto. Celebrate with the Y & influenced by Herbie Hancock’s jazz/fu- face in raising adolescent boys and offers ideas on how to strengthen the relationship learn how this YMCA is a healthier place sion album “Head Hunters.” Sept. 9-10, 9 between mothers and their sons as they transition from childhood to adulthood. To for the community. Wed. Sept. 10, 2008, p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Murf’s Broadway Cock- 4:30-6 p.m. Free. East Palo Alto Family tail Lounge, 700 Winslow St., Redwood register, call (650) 724-3783. YMCA, 550 Bell St., East Palo Alto. Call City. Call 415-826-7942. 650-842-3591. http://www.geminisoul.net - Tuesday, October 14 www.epaymca.org Turlu - Greek/Balkan mélange Turlu Free Document Shredding Pacific Shred- (“mixture” or “mélange” in Turkish) sings ding Company will bring its truck to Little and plays music from throughout the Call (650) 723-4600 or visit www.lpch.org to register or obtain more House, The Roslyn G. Morris Activity Balkans, particularly Greece, Bulgaria Center’s parking lot. Thu., Sept. 11, 2008, and Albania, and Armenia and Turkey. information on the times, locations and fees for these and other courses. 3-6 p.m. Free. Little House, 800 Middle Fri., Sept. 5, 8-11 p.m. $12 general; $6 Ave., Menlo Park. Call 650-752-0720. student. Flexit Aerobics Studio, 425 W. Evelyn Ave., Mountain View. Call 408- International Food Festival Music, mid- 733-5529. http://dance.blochg.com dle-eastern cuisine and children’s activities. Free parking and shuttle at Foothill Unity Choir Rehearsals begin Sept 18 for LUCILE PACKARD College. Sept. 6-7, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $3. performance on Sunday, Oct 12. Direc- Orthodox Church of the Redeemer, 380 tor Valerie Brown. No auditions. No need Magdalena Ave., Los Altos. Call 408-375- to read music. Call for schedule details. CHILDREN’S 5673. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Unity Palo Alto, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call HOSPITAL Environment 650-494-7222. E-Waste Recycling Fundraiser The Ste- www.UnityPaloAlto.org vens and Permanente Creeks Water- Wicker Vault at The Cantankerous Fish shed Council will be holding an E-Waste Wicker Vault will be playing classic-rock Fundraiser. Sat., Sept. 6, free. 1st Baptist music on the patio. Sat., Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m. CALL TODAY TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES (650) 723-4600 Church of Los Altos, 625 Magdalena Ave., The Cantankerous Fish, 420 Castro St., Los Altos. Call 408-356-8258. Mountain View. Call 650-966-8124. www.spcwc.org/whatsnew.htm www.thecantakerousfish.com *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÀ`>Þ]Ê-i«ÌiLiÀÊx]ÊÓäänÊU Page 21 Goings On

at a brisk 15-17-m.p.h. pace in the Por- www.UnityPaloAlto.org “Soldiers of Conscience” with Tobias MorePeaceCorps House Party 100 Hous- VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«ÀiÛÕÃÊ«>}i® tola Valley, Woodside and Los Altos Hills Prayer Party “Annual World Day of Prayer Wolff Tackles the question every soldier es, 100 Parties. The MorePeaceCorps Breaking Up is Hard to Do” At Esther’s areas. Arrive at the parking lot 10 minutes for Global Health and Wholeness.” Chil- must: Is it ever acceptable to kill another campaign is hosting 100 parties in all 50 Paradise Resort in the Catskills, Lois early to review the route. Rain cancels. dren welcome. Sat., Sept. 6, 2-4 p.m. human? Award winning, made with US states and 10 countries to build support and Marge are searching for romance Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Offering accepted. Unity Palo Alto, 3391 Army permission, explores conscience, for doubling the size of the Peace Corps over one crazy Labor Day weekend circa Presbyterian Church main parking lot, Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 650- morality and war. Author and Vietnam by 2011, its 50th anniversary. Mingle and 1960. West Coast premiere of this comic 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. 494-7222. vet Tobias Wolff will lead discussion. Film learn more about the organization in a musical with Neil Sedaka songs such as mppc.org www.UnityPaloAlto.org co-director present for Q&A. Wed, Sept teleconference with Harris Wofford, one “Where the Boys Are.” Through Oct. 4, 8 Full Moon Canoe Tour Join a ranger for 10, 7-9:30 p.m. $5-15 donation; no one of its founders. Sat., Sept. 6, 2008, 4-7 p.m. $22-32. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hill- a full moon canoe adventure at the Palo Special Events turned away First Baptist Church, 305 N. p.m. Bring a dish and/or drink. private view Ave., Los Altos. Call 650-941-0551. Alto Baylands. Meet at the Sailing Station. “Engaging The Other: The Power of California Ave., Palo Alto. home, Palo Alto. Call 650-814-6643. www.busbarn.org Canoes, paddles, life jackets and safety Compassion” An international, multicul- www.multifaithpeace.org tips provided. Some canoe experience tural, multidisciplinary conference ex- ATHENA Award Luncheon at the Gar- Talks/Authors “The Bonesetter’s Daughter” opera Outdoors required. Ages 10 and up. Register online ploring concepts of “The Other” from a den Court Honoring an exceptional Palo preview lecture Birds of Bayfront Park See some of the or at Lucie Stern Community Center (bar- universal perspective to promote wider Alto Woman in business. Wed., Sept. 10, Ken Smith, musicologist birds that call Bayfront Park home. Expe- code 57989). Fri., Sept. 12, 9-10:30 p.m. public dialogue about images of “Us and 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $50/members, $65/ and author of “Fate! Luck! Chance! The rienced birders will be available to show $35 Palo Alto residents / $42 non-resi- Them.” International list of more than 45 non-members. Garden Court Hotel, 520 Making of The Bonesetter’s Daughter close-up views of different birds that dents. Baylands Nature Preserve Sailing presenters including Huston Smith and Cowper St., Palo Alto. Call 650-324- Opera” to be published in August 2008 have flown in for the winter or that linger Station, 2775 Embarcadero Road, Palo Marianne Williamson. Sun., Sept. 7, 8 3127. by Chronicle Books, speaks about San Francisco Opera’s upcoming world pre- here year round. Bring binoculars or look Alto. Call 650-617-3156. a.m.-4 p.m. www.paloaltochamber.com through those provided. Meet along the www.cbiworld.org Kepler’s Books, 1010 miere of Stewart Wallace and Amy Tan’s enjoyonline.cityofpaloalto.org David Benoit Reception and Signing “The Bonesetter’s Daughter.” Tue., Sept. entrance road. Sat., Sept. 13, 9-11 a.m. Pelican Walk Join a Palo Alto naturalist to El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650- Jazz artist David Benoit autographs his Free. Bayfront Park, End of Marsh Road, 324-4321. 9, 7:30-9 p.m. $8/$10 payable at the door learn about the huge white pelicans that new CD, “Heroes.” Sat., Sept. 6, 2-3 only Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Menlo Park. Call 650-325-7841. www.keplers.com gather in large flocks this time of year at p.m. Free. Bloomingdale’s, One Stanford Park. Call 650-329-1374. www.friendsofbayfrontpark.org “Gossip Behind The Gates” The San Ma- the Baylands. Ages 7 and up. Sat., Sept. Shopping Center, Palo Alto. http://sfopera.com/p/?mID=46 C.O.D. Bike Ride with a Ranger Bike 6, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Baylands Nature teo County Historical Association players www.bloomingdales.com ride with a Palo Alto ranger. This is an Preserve, East end of San Antonio Road, will premier a play “Gossip Behind the Aaron Greenspan at Books Inc. Aaron Horse Carriage Combined Driving Com- Greenspan will discuss “Authoritas: One easy ride along level trails and bike paths Palo Alto. Call 650-329-2506. Gates.” Set during the 1890s at Mrs. An- petition Free event with horses, drivers through the Baylands, just over six miles. toine Borel’s garden; eavesdrop on con- Student’s Harvard Admissions and the enjoyonline.cityofpaloalto.org and carriages participating in this sport. Founding of the Facebook Era.” Wed., Ages 8 and up. Register in advance ei- versations, about money, marriage, and Proceeds go to support BOK, a thera- ther online or at Lucie Stern Community Religion/Spirituality plans to build the estate of their dreams. Sept. 10, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Books Inc, in peutic riding/driving program for special Mountain View, 301 Castro St., Mountain Center (barcode 57980). Sun., Sept. 7, Fall Kick-Off Sunday and Blessing of The play will be performed during Victori- needs/disabled individuals. Fri., Sept. 5, 6-7:30 a.m. Free. Baylands Nature Pre- the Backpacks A morning of games for an Days. Sun., Sept. 14, 12:30 p.m. Free. View. Call 650-428-1234. to Sun., Sept. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Dr. http://www.booksinc.net serve Ranger Station, 2500 Embarcadero students, with a blessing for their school San Mateo County History Museum, Henry Boyd Memorial Combined Driving Asian Art Lecture at Little House Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-617-3156. backpacks as the new year begins. Sun., 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City. Call Event at The Horse Park at Woodside. The enjoyonline.cityofpaloalto.org Sept. 7, 8:45-10 a.m. Unity Palo Alto, 650-299-0104 ext. 24. Call 650-851-3543. Asian Art Lecture in the Auditorium will 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call discuss the “Power and Glory - Court Arts Cycling Fellowship Regularly scheduled www.historysmc.org www.henryboydcde.com mid-week road ride covers 25-35 miles 650-474-1109. of the Ming Dynasty”. Docent Bob Oaks from the SF Asian Museum will focus on the Museum’s current exhibit. Thu., Sept. 18, 2008, 1:30-2:30 p.m. $1 members, $2 non-members. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. Australia Travel Lecture Maureen “Mo” Now in its 13th year Jones leads a free lecture on Australia. Wed., Sept. 17, 6-7 p.m. Free. All Hori- zons Travel, 160 Main St., Los Altos. Call 650-941-5810 ext. 117. How to Sell Your Home http://www.allhorizonstvl.com Books Inc. Welcomes David Harris Da- vid Harris, author of “The Genius: How Bill Walsh Reinvented Football and Created an NFL Dynasty.” The Genius is the ac- A seminar presented by a count of Bill Walsh’s career and how he FREE built a football dynasty from the rubble of a fallen franchise. Tue., Sept. 9, 7-8:30 COLDWELL BANKER TOP AGENT: p.m. Books Inc Palo Alto, 855 El Camino Real #74, Palo Alto. Call 650-321-0600. www.booksinc.net #2 SAN FRANCISCO-PENINSULA Investing in Turbulent Times What is the impact on venture financing and exit strategies for startup companies? Wed., NTERNATIONALLY Sept. 10, 2008, 6-9 p.m. members $20, #4 I non-members $35, at the door $50. Cooley Godward, 3175 Hanover St., Palo Alto. Call 650-386-5015. http://www.gaba-network.org/index. php?option=com_events&task=view_de tail&agid=332&year=2008&month=09&d ay=10&Itemid=116 SPEND A MORNING at this popular seminar Saturday, September 13, 2008 Judy Estrin’a “Closing the Innovation Gap: Reigniting the Spark of Creativity learning secrets about selling your home from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in a Global Economy” “One of the business world’s most highly regarded inno- one of the Bay Area’s top Realtors. This dynamic vators offers her ideas on how to close Stanford Park Hotel the innovation gap,” Kepler’s says. Mon., professional will give you the tips and strategies Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, essential for successful home selling. 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com . Preparing your home for sale Kimberly Ford’s “Hump: True Tales of . Pricing your home for top dollar Call early to register Sex After Kids” “Cheerfully honest, sometimes startling and just a bit dirty No charge for attendance 'Hump' is a smart, subversive look behind . Finding your buyer real-life parental bedroom doors. By turns . Choosing the best time to sell poetic and informative, 'Hump' will inspire women to reclaim their bodies for them- . “Do I need to sell before I buy?” To register, call 650.329.6645 or visit tomlemieux.com selves and their husbands, and to make sex a priority in their own lives,” Kepler’s says. Tue., Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. Free. Ke- pler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com Managing In/With/Around/By Chaos John Lilly, CEO, Mozilla Corporation. Leverage innovative organizational strategies and capture a global competitive edge. Wed., Sept. 10, 7:30-9 a.m. $58. Stanford Faculty Club, 439 Lagunita Drive, Stanford. Call 650-725-3330. http://breakfastbriefings.stanford.edu/ Neal Stephenson’s “Anathem” “The 650 329 6645 acclaimed New York Times bestselling tomlemieux.com author of Cryptonomicon and The Ba- [email protected] roque Cycle returns with an electrifying new adventure,” Kepler’s says. Fri., Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650- 324-4321. www.keplers.com Page 22ÊUÊÀ`>Þ]Ê-i«ÌiLiÀÊx]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ PREP FOOTBALL ‘08 Sports Changes Shorts MENLO MEMO . . . The Menlo kick off College football team opens its season on Saturday with a home game against visiting Wisconsin- season Stout at noon. The Oaks (2-8 last year) are looking for their first winning season since finishing 7-3 in New fields at Paly 2003. Menlo is 28-39 since the and Gunn; new league beginning of the 2001 season. Tony Rehn and Angel Molina, for Sacred Heart Prep who shared the quarterback by Tim Goode spot last year, both return. Rehn t’s a season of change for local passed for 875 yards while Mo- high school football teams in lina passed for 403 and rushed I 2008. And, all the changes are for another 336. Running back positive ones heading into opening Shawn Souza rushed for 335 kickoffs on Friday night. yards and scored 10 touchdowns The two biggest, most expensive for the Oaks. Linebacker Kael and obvious changes can be found Johnson returns as one of the top at Gunn and Palo Alto highs, where defensive players in the Northwest both schools have entered the 21st Conference. He was fourth on the century with new FieldTurf playing team with 52 tackles, including a facilities. team-high 12 for losses and seven Each all-weather field costs ap- sacks. Wide receiver Dino Aranci- proximately $1.5 million and will ba had a team-high 26 receptions allow both schools to also move while Brad Wilkerson averaged their soccer teams there in the win- 15.1 yards on 16 receptions. ter. The big plus is no muddy, po- tentially dangerous surface when it STANFORD SIGHTINGS . . . She rains. The only minus, perhaps, is has already played in the U.S. how hot the fields can be these late Women’s Open and been fea- summer days. tured in Sports Illustrated. Instead The only local football team still of turning pro, though, Stanford waiting for such a playing surface is freshman Sydney Burlison, nine Menlo School. days younger than Stanford stu- The other changes are a little dent and golf pro Michelle Wie, less noticeable. Sacred Heart Prep will play on a college team, one has moved out of the Bay Football of her many ambitions. The Sali- League (and North Coast Section nas native, ranked eighth in the playoffs) and into the newly formed Golfweek-Titleist Junior rankings, Ocean B Division of the Peninsula collaborated with Fuzzy Zoeller to Athletic League. win the Wal-Mart First Tee Open Foo tb The PAL has three divisions — at Pebble Beach on Sunday with p a e l Bay, Ocean A and Ocean B. Menlo- rounds of 62-62-67 for a 191 to- r l Atherton and Menlo remain in the tal. She’s won once on the AJGA P Bay with Sacred Heart Prep finally this year, at the Ping Junior at joining the Central Coast Section in the Woodlands, and has finished football. no lower than 14th in three other Photo Illustration: Paul Llewellyn There are 18 teams in the three events, all majors, on the AJGA PAL divisions now, with King’s this year. Burlison also won both Academy (Sunnyvale) also joining her starts this season on the the party. At stake in the postseason FCWT. “It’s the perfect way to end will be five automatic CCS berths, a perfect junior golf career,” she four of them in the six-team Bay said. “It’s kind of scary that my Division. junior career is over and I have to That’s good news for both Menlo start something new. At the same

2008 y and Menlo-Atherton while Sacred time, it’s exciting.” Heart Prep finds itself among 12 Football seniorsniors (L-R) Will Brandinndin ooff,yff PaPalolo AAlto,lto, JerrJerryy Rice Jr. ofof MenloMenlo SchoolSchool andand JoshJosh ChamoChamo ofo f GunnG are teams playing for one automatic YOUTH FOOTBALL ACTION . . . expected to play key roles in the successsuccess ofof their respective teams this season. The Palo Alto Knights’ Football (continued on page 25) Club will play host to the San Jose Steelers on Sunday at Palo Alto It’s certainly all in the family when it comes High. Four games will be played, starting at 10 a.m. The final contest pitting the varsity teams (12 to to athletics, the Gerharts and Stanford 14-year olds) begins at 4 p.m. The by Rick Eymer “Athletics were definitely emphasized in our varsity team is off to a 3-0 start t won’t be much of a surprise if Stanford junior household,” Gerhart said. “My dad always taught following a 28-20 win over the running back Toby Gerhart ends up coaching us to strive to be the best and work hard, even Silicon Valley Tigers last Sunday. I football at Norco High School after his play- when we were playing in the backyard.” Palo Alto has moved to a new ing career is over. The legacy began with Todd Teagan has a scholarship to Stanford, Kelsey league, the National Youth Foot- Gerhart, Toby’s father and current football coach hopes to walk onto the Cardinal softball team and ball League, this season. for the Cougars. Whitley is looking into playing volleyball at a Bay The Gerhart’s are one of the few father-son Area college.

ON THE AIR tandems to both play at Norco. Another brother, “It’s crazy to think they are seniors in high Bob Drebin/Stanford Athletics Saturday younger but bigger, Garth, is an offensive line- school now,” Gerhart said. “They’ve changed so man for Arizona State. A third male, 14-year-old much. They were always right there with us in the Prep football: Saratoga at Menlo- Atherton, 2 p.m., KCEA (89.1 FM) Coltin, is set to play quarterback for the Cougars backyard playing tackle football. They were never College football: Stanford at Arizona sometime soon. too prissy to go out and play a little ball.” State, 7 p.m.; FSN Arizona; KTRB (860); Sports remain an important topic among the Coltin may have other obligations when Stan- Sports USA Radio Network Gerhart family and it’s not restricted to football or ford travels to Tempe on Saturday for its 7 p.m. ‘guy’ sports. Garth was also a good baseball play- kickoff against the Sun Devils, but the rest of the SPORTS ONLINE er, and their sisters, triplets, have scholarship-type family will be on hand. The girls designed special For expanded daily coverage of college ability. All three prep seniors play on the Norco T-shirts for the contest, featuring Garth’s Arizona and prep sports, please see our new site softball team. Teagan pitches, Kelsey catches and State ‘52’ jersey on the front and Toby’s Stanford Stanford’s Toby Gerhart will be part of a big at www.PASportsOnline.com Whitley plays in the outfield. (continued on page 25) family reunion at Arizona State on Saturday. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 5, 2008 • Page 23 Sports

STANFORD ROUNDUP Palo Alto grad Noyola has impact in soccer Cardinal freshman earns Pac-10 Player of Week award; it’s tournament time for men’s soccer and women’s volleyball by Rick Eymer nior Janet Okogbaa returned to their tanford freshman Teresa Noy- home state and provided most of the ola and her newly acquired fireworks in the Stanford women’s S Pac-10 Player of the Week volleyball team’s 25-13, 25-17, 25- award heads to the Georgia Invita- 14 victory over host Central Florida tional for a pair of women’s soccer on Tuesday. matches this weekend. Akinradewo led the Cardinal The seventh-ranked Cardinal (2-1) with eight kills and hit .636 (3-0) opens against Auburn on while Okogbaa pounded seven Friday and meets the 22nd-ranked kills, hit .429 and had a team-high Bulldogs on Sunday. five blocks. Less than three months from her Stanford is at St. Louis for the Bil- Palo Alto High graduation, Noyola’s liken Invitational on Friday, opening auspicious beginning also earned with William and Mary. her a spot on Soccer America’s Col- Akinradewo and Okogbaa each legiate Women’s Team of the Week made their first collegiate appear- after scoring three goals in a pair of ance in a state where they dominat- wins over the weekend. ed as high school players. Noyola and Castilleja grad Lind- Senior Erin Waller added seven say Taylor have scored five of Stan- kills and four blocks as every player fordís 11 goals to date. in the Cardinal lineup hit better than The Cardinal has two shutouts and .300 on the night. “My Continuing Studies teachers were my guiding force. They were allowed one goal in 270 minutes. The 11 goals are the most Stanford Field hockey so willing to share their experience and has scored through the first three Stanford (0-2) will be looking for games of the season since 1998. its first road win in four years when help me focus on my professional goals. Auburn (2-2) brings a two-game it meets No. 9 Michigan on Friday I would not have been able to accomplish losing streak into the contest, al- in a nonconference match. though the Tigers have scored eight The Cardinal dropped a tough, what I have without them.” more goals than their opponents. 3-2, decision in overtime to No. 10 The Stanford men’s soccer team Michigan State on Wednesday. (0-0-1) plays seventh-ranked SMU Despite being outshot 16-6, Stan- Teresa Rodriguez Williamson on Friday in the first game of the ford shook off an early Michigan Author, Traveler, Business Owner Cal Legacy Classic in Berkeley. 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Designed to cultivate learning and enrich Stanford will be without co-cap- as new head coach Jason Borrelli the lives of adults in the Bay Area, most courses are taught by Stanford instructors and are open to all. tain Michael Strickland, a junior added them to his staff. In addition, central midfielder, for the SMU Vic Moreno will serve as the team’s match because of a red card against volunteer assistant. San Jose State. Strickland must sit Gentry, a 2008 Canadian Olym- Fall Registration Now Open - Classes Begin Sept. 22 out one match per NCAA rules. pian and former Stanford NCAA champion, served as the volunteer http://continuingstudies.stanford.edu Women’s volleyball assistant coach while training for the Senior Foluke Akinradewo and ju- Olympics the past three seasons.■ Page 24 • Friday, September 5, 2008 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports

Sakowski, who last year played the been just four league losses over final three games of the season with four years in one of the strongest a broken bone in his leg, is back and leagues in the CCS, plus those two is capable of running and throwing CCS titles and a trip to the CIF State out of the Gators’ fly offense. Division II championship game (in Matt Walter, a junior, gained more ‘06). Only one section team — Oak than 1,000 rushing yards last season Grove — has won more games (43) and will share the ball with speed- than Paly over the past four years. ster Alec Konopnicki, a senior. Boc- Paly will have the tools to be suc- (continued from page 23) ci and Chris Gaertner, also a starter cessful again this season, Hansen CCS berth. Thus, even winning at DB, also will get carries. believes. their division is no guarantee that Victor Ojeda and Cameron Pring- The quarterback returns, the re- the Gators will compete in the post- le, both up from the frosh-soph, will ceivers are track-team fast, and the season, unlike previous seasons in occupy the fly back spot. Receivers defensive backfield and line have the Bay Football League. are tight end Austin Koenig and quality athletes. The surprise may Nevertheless, there’s a buzz in the wide outs Kevin Lamb and Greg be the running game, which Hansen football program at Sacred Heart Hook. believes will be tough to stop. Prep. Whether it’s the new stadium, The defense returns seven of 11 Quarterback Will Brandin threw new league, the switch of boys’ soc- starters. Aside from Suttle, Bocci, for more than 1,500 yards last sea- cer, the result has been a boom in Cummings, Gaertner and Lamb, son with nine touchdowns and is participation. Alex Seigel returns to the defensive back for his senior season. With an enrollment of 530 stu- backfield and John Melen is the lone Sam Tompkins will be the tail- dents, Sacred Heart Prep is the returning lineman. back after missing last season due to smallest school in the section com- Gabriel Miranda, Martel Winn, injury. Tompkins would have been peting for a CCS playoff spot. Yet, John Oppenheimer and Brian Mc- a major contributor if he could have more than 100 athletes have joined Farland will help on both the offen- played his junior season, Hansen the football program. sive and defensive lines. believes. Kasey Fields, a wrestler in “The kids are excited for a lot “We’ve played PAL teams in the the winter, will be the fullback and of reasons,” said head coach Pet past like Mills, El Camino, Jeffer- Terry Beasley adds backfield depth. Lavorato. son and Menlo so we know it won’t All three are new to the starting When Lavorato took over the pro- be easy,” Lavorato said. “There will backfield. gram six years ago, there were 45 be bigger, stronger kids but it’s go- The receivers — Will Holder, players in the program. Last year ing to be fun.” Joc Pederson, Harry Woolson, and there may have been 70 at the be- Sacred Heart Prep will open its Maurice Williams — each bring ginning of the year. This year, with season on Sept. 13 at home against different talents to the offense. Wil- a new league, new stadium and the Mills, a nonleague test at 2 p.m. liams is the fastest sprinter on the moving of soccer from fall to win- team. ter, there’s a boom in football. PALO ALTO The line is young, but improving. Whether numbers can translate Two consecutive Central Coast A.J. Castillo (5-9, 230), Tommy into success in the PAL will be re- Section titles and a better than 10 Kramer (5-11, 190, Ashrof El Ga- vealed this season. wins per-year average over the past mal (6-2, 220), Troy Boyland (6-3, Keith Peters The Gators, who last season fin- four season (41-11 overall) has not 305), Andrew Maliska (6-3, 225) ished 8-3 overall and won the Bay spoiled the Vikings, nor has it made have shown promise in pass block- Football League with a 4-1 mark, them cocky. ing and are improving blocking for have a handful of three-year starters “It’s one day at a time,” said coach the run. Castillo, Boyland, Maliska Palo Alto senior Will Holder (10) will be a key performer at running to lead them in the Ocean B Divi- Earl Hansen, in his 21st season. “I will play defense along with Steven back and on defense for the Vikings this season. sion against Carlmont, Jefferson, am proud of what we have done, Gargiulo (6-3, 220). San Mateo, Capuchino and Half but we have a whole bunch of new The defensive backfield returns on the outside and Jared Beeson in Burlingame at 7 p.m. Moon Bay. kids.” three of four starters — Holder, the middle. Bailey and Keohane are Ryan Sakowski (quarterback), Consistency has been the key to Woolson and Paul Brown. Scott seniors. GUNN JJ Suttle (middle linebacker) Matt Palo Alto’s success. It relies on a Witte moves up from the frosh-soph Palo Alto, which went 11-2 overall The Titans hope a new offense, Bocci (strong safety/running back) balanced offense, sturdy line play to occupy the other spot. last season (5-1 in the SCVAL De better numbers and depth will lead Chris Cummings (strong safety) all and a defense that is good against The linebacking crew is new with Anza Division), will open its season them to a better finish than last are three-year starters. the run and the pass. The result has Malcolm Bailey and Sean Keohane on Sept. 12 in a nonleague game at (continued on page 26)

win is something we can build on,” “The key was to establish the Stanford football Gerhart said. “Opening holes and run,” said Muth. “That’s what any (continued from page 23) running hard is something we need offensive line wants to do. When ‘7’ on the back (“They’ll be sitting to do week in and week out. It’s mo- (Gerhart) is out there it’s another on the Arizona State side,” said mentum for the season.” dimension opposing teams have to Toby). Pictures of the shirts were Even losing left guard Gustav worry about.” sent to the brothers and Toby said at Rydstedt, who played 12 games as The Sun Devils were also tough least one of them will be wearing a a reserve last year, couldn’t slow on the offensive line last year, lim- tank top. down the Cardinal, which iting the running game to a minus Toby said he’ll be able rushed for 230 yards two yards and 235 yards of total of- to pick out his family’s against the Beavers, the fense. voices among the expect- most against a Pac-10 op- “Last year they really put it to us,” ed crowd of over 71,000 at ponent since getting 239 Muth said. “They’ve got good team Sun Devil Stadium. against Arizona State on speed, they’re big up front and they “Sometimes I’ll get the Sept. 28, 2002. have a quarterback who has played feeling that my dad is say- Chase Beeler, who ap- a lot.” ing something to me and peared in five games, The 15th ranked Sun Devils have I’ll look up and he’ll be including one start, with beaten Stanford two years in a row, saying ‘run harder,’” Ger- Oklahoma two years ago, and three of the past four. The Car- hart said. “I can always Garth Gerhart stepped in and performed dinal last won in Tempe during the pick them out. The whole up to standards along with 1999 season. family is close.” the more experienced of- Stanford has dropped 19 of its last

David Gonzales/Stanford Athletics Garth, a redshirt freshman, has fensive line members Ben Muth, 20 games against teams ranked in copped an attitude lately. Over the Alex Fletcher, Chris Marinelli and the top 25. summer, he chided his older broth- Andrew Phillips. “I have to play better for us to er that Stanford was just a warm- “It was a good opening week but win,” Cardinal quarterback Tavita up for the Georgia contest. After there’s room for improvement,” Pritchard said. “We’re looking to last week’s games, communication Muth said. “We left a lot of yards improve a ton in the passing game. about football matters has been qui- out there.” The fact of the matter is that we’ve et between the two brothers. It was still an amazing turnaround got it handed to us the past couple Toby thinks after beating Oregon for the line after being held to a mi- of years.” State, the Sun Devils should have nus eight yards rushing in last year’s Rydstedt still shows symptoms of a little more respect for the Cardi- game in Corvallis. Of course, that a concussion and remains doubtful. Stanford’s Toby Gerhart earned himself an interview with ESPN follow- nal. game was played without Gerhart or Tight end Jim Dray should return to ing his 147-yard rushing game against Oregon St. “The confidence of that opening Anthony Kimble. action next week if not this week.■ Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, September 5, 2008 • Page 25 Sports

(continued from page 25) year’s 3-7 record. Although that equals Gunn’s best finish in four years, no one is satisfied with a season highlighted by a single league win. Head coach Matt McGinn, in his third year, is optimistic about this year’s prospects. The revamped offense, combined with better numbers, point to a positive outlook. The Titans will employ a double- slot offense, eschewing the pro-set utilized last season. The purpose is to allow for better utilization of hybrid players rather than special- ists, which should be better suited for high school players. “This allows us to do as much as we can with what we have,” McGinn said. Junior Danny Luskin has emerged from a three-way competition as the quarterback. Luskin will throw to senior tight end David Marson, junior receiver John Zeglin and sophomore slot Josh Jackson. The slot position is deep with Josh Jackson, Maceo Parks and Mo Sonuga.

The ground game should be solid Keith Peters Keith Peters with returning fullback Jermy Chal- mo, whose twin, Josh, will lead the blocking from his offensive guard position. Nikko Jackson also will Sacred Heart Prep junior Matt Walter (26) plans on carrying another Menlo-Atherton’s standout senior receiver Sam Knapp is hoping to cap contribute at running back. big load for the Gators’ run-oriented attack this season. his prep career with another appearance in the CCS finals. Defense will be much improved. Linebacker Nikko Jackson was a SCVAL El Camino Division means Gunn will open its season on Fri- off spots. pocket,” Newton said. “He is com- second-team all league pick and anyone can be beat. The top teams day against visiting Lincoln (San Menlo hopes those odds play to ing into his own.” he and Josh Jackson (no relation), are Monta Vista and Homestead Francisco) at 7:30 p.m. Pre-game its favor. The running back position is deep Jermy Chamo and Marson comprise and Gunn opens league play against ceremonies will include a dedica- Menlo is led by Jerry Rice, Jr., the with seniors Ryan O’Holleran, Da- a talented group. Monta Vista on Oct. 10. tion of the Titans’ new field. returning PAL Utility Player of the vid Miracchi and junior Nick Mar- The defensive backfield is made “I think we are improved but Year. Rice will primarily play slot uyama. O’Holleran, who doubles up of Sonuga, Parks, Zeglin and the league is improved across the MENLO SCHOOL but will move to receiver and run- at linebacker, missed much of last Howard Zieberman. board,” McGinn said. “That first There’s a lot of optimism at Men- ning back, as well. He will return season with injury but is back at full McGinn believes the balanced one will be a big one for us.” lo School going into this season. punts and kicks as well as play de- strength. Despite being the smallest school in fensive back. The receiving corps is inexpe- the PAL Bay Division, the Knights “Jerry has worked really hard rienced but with promise. Seniors last season demonstrated they could over the summer,” head coach Mark Morgan Schwanke, Chris Ryan more than hold their own against the Newton said. “His speed and route and Andrew McCall all will get league’s heavyweights by going 4-3 running are great and he has fantas- balls thrown their way. Juniors Brig in league (7-3 overall). tic hands. We will move him around Badger and Carter Boyce also will This year when the league put the on offense.” contribute. top six teams in an “A” division and Commanding the run-and-shoot The offensive line is one of the the other 12 schools in two equally this season is junior quarterback best Newton has had. The line is weighted “B” divisions, Menlo was Danny Diekroeger. anchored by returning second team placed in the Bay where four of the “He has a good command of the all-leaguer Nick Lycette (6-5, 265). six teams are guaranteed CCS play- offense and very good feet in the (continued on next page)

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Nonleague — Mills at Sacred Heart PAL Ocean B Division — Half Moon Bay Prep, 2 p.m.; East Nicholas vs. Menlo at at Sacred Heart Prep, 3 p.m. The defense has the speed neces- Woodside High, 7 p.m. s0ATIOHEATERS sary for life in the Bay Division. The PAL Bay Division — Menlo-Atherton at FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 Aragon, 3:15 p.m.; Menlo at Woodside, 7 linebacking corps of O’Holleran, Nonleague — Sacred Heart Prep vs. El p.m. s'RILLS Miracchi and McCall is mobile. The Camino (at South San Francisco High), 7 El Camino Division — Cupertino at defensive backfield with Rice, Ryan p.m.; Mitty at Palo Alto, 7:30 p.m.; Menlo- Gunn, 7:30 p.m. s#USTOM""1)SLANDS Atherton at Valley Christian, 7:30 p.m. and Dots Oyunega has speed. De Anza Division — Wilcox at Palo Alto, “With the kids we have and the SATURDAY, SEPT. 20 7:30 p.m. 6)3)4/52 character they exhibit this season Nonleague — Gunn at San Mateo, 1:30 FRIDAY, OCT. 31 3(/72//-4/$!9 will be a fun ride,” Newton said. “I p.m. FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 PAL Ocean B Division — Sacred Heart think we can do some things.” Prep at Carlmont, 3 p.m. Nonleague — Menlo-Atherton at Leigh, Menlo will hit the road for its El Camino Division — Gunn at Fremont, 7 p.m.; Palo Alto at Gilroy, 7:30 p.m. Patios & Grills opener on Friday at Hamilton City 7:30 p.m. 1180 KERN AVE, SUNNYVALE SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 (near Chico) at 7 p.m. De Anza Division — Palo Alto at Milpi- 94085 CROSS STREET LAWRENCE Nonleague — Sacred Heart Prep at Sil- tas, 7:30 p.m. ver Creek, 1:30 p.m.; Lowell (SF) vs. Menlo 408-245-2900 MENLO-ATHERTON (at Woodside High), 7 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 1 WWW.PATIOSANDGRILLS.COM The Bears are big. Even bigger FRIDAY, OCT. 3 PAL Bay Division — Menlo at Menlo- OPEN DAILY Atherton, 2 p.m. than last year when M-A went 7-0 PAL Ocean B Division — Sacred Heart (11-2 overall) in the PAL and lost to Prep at Capuchino, 3 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 7 Palo Alto in the CCS Large School Nonleague — Gunn at Palo Alto, 7:30 PAL Bay Division — Aragon vs. Menlo final. But whether size matters p.m. (at Woodside High), 7 p.m.; Menlo-Ather- enough for the Bears to defend their SATURDAY, OCT. 4 ton at South San Francisco, 7 p.m. title remains to be seen. Nonleague — Seaside at Menlo-Ather- El Camino Division — Santa Clara at Woodside, Aragon and Terra ton, 2 p.m. Gunn, 7:30 p.m. Nova — as well as M-A — all can FRIDAY, OCT. 10 De Anza Division — Mountain View at Palo Alto, 7:30 p.m. make claims as league favorites. PAL Ocean B Division — Jefferson at South San Francisco had a power- Sacred Heart Prep, 3 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 14 ful frosh-soph team that this year PAL Bay Division — Menlo at Terra Nonleague — Sacred Heart Prep vs. moves up. Menlo is a tough de- Nova, 7 p.m. Menlo (at Woodside High), 7 p.m. El Camino Division — Gunn vs. Monta De Anza Division — Palo Alto at Los fensive adjustment for every team. Vista (at Cupertino High), 7:30 p.m. Gatos, 7:30 p.m. There won’t be any easy pickings in SATURDAY, OCT. 11 El Camino Division — Gunn vs. Lyn- the Bay this season. De Anza Division — Palo Alto at Los brook (at Cupertino High), 7:30 p.m. Senior Sam Knapp is a first-team Altos, 1:30 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 15 returning all-leaguer at wide re- FRIDAY, OCT. 17 PAL Bay Division — Woodside at Men- ceiver and defensive back Russell PAL Ocean B Division — Sacred Heart lo-Atherton, 2 p.m. Perkins is one of the best in the area. Placekicker Eric Stanske also taele (5-11, 285), sophomore Ausai yards. is a returning first team all-league Mataele (6-1, 320), Stephen Fifita The linemen will go both ways. Ja- selection. (6-3, 280). The smallest lineman is son Williams will start at defensive But this will be a rebuilding year Alberto Chavez, a 6-1, 270-pound end and provide a breather for the big at M-A, insists head coach Bob transfer from Stockton. kids. Villy Talakai, one of the team Sykes. It has a solid foundation on The protection should allow junior captains, will play defensive end, the line, for sure. The players have quarterback Turner Baty to quickly nose guard and linebacker, depend- an average height of 6-1 and a weight gain confidence. ing where he is most needed. Mike of 303 pounds. Baty, whose father Greg played Newsom played some linebacker last Most of the attention will be on at Stanford and in the NFL, will season and will start this season. senior Kimi Maka, a 6-5, 380-pound provide a running aspect absent last “I think defensively we will be lineman who hasn’t played football year. pretty good,” Sykes said. “We’re not since his freshman year but is ex- “He can throw and move around,” as explosive last year but we’ll be pected to contribute in a big way. Sykes said of Baty. “It will be a nice pretty quick. It’s a rebuilding year “He’s a monster,” Sykes said. “He combination.” and we’ll do the best we possibly can move and will play both sides Running backs Vaughn Smith and can.” of the ball.” Rod Nash gained valuable experi- The Bears will open their season Also on the line are Wallbank ence last year as backups and will on Saturday against visiting Sara- Mahoney (6-3, 285), Semisi Ma- be expected to provide the rushing toga at 2 p.m.■ Keith Peters

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