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rian Fiorino and Duke Khuu say they are elat- Bed to know that their daughter will be born into a world where her parents have the same legal rights as hetero- sexual married couples. The Mountain View couple expressed excitement over two Supreme Court rulings handed down Wednesday, June 26, which reversed California’s controversial Proposition 8 and overturned a key provision in the federal Defense of Mar- FILE PHOTO MICHELLE LE riage Act that denied certain Duke Khuu and Brian Fiorino John Miguel, a Mountain View firefighter, led the clean-up effort on Frances Stieper’s property, which rights to same-sex married have been waiting for years to get the city has bought and to use as a park. couples. married. “It’s a great day for us,” Khuu, who runs a dermatology New city property a future ‘food forest’? practice on Castro Street, told The decision comes at an the Voice. “We’re very pleased. especially exciting time for the By Daniel DeBolt While the city’s planning process has yet We’ve been waiting for a very couple, who after a number of to begin for the property, its numerous fruit long time.” tries are expecting a baby girl. t may be hard to imagine walking into a park trees may very well be saved if the City Council According to Fiorino, he and Their daughter is being carried in the heart of Silicon Valley and being able decides to stick to its goal this year of maintain- Khuu have considered themselves by a surrogate and is due in Ito eat freely from an abundance of fruit trees ing the city’s tree canopy. Cities around the married for many years, but they December. “Baby girl is going — but that may soon become a reality with the world are beginning to see the value of using haven’t been able to officially and to be born into a world where city’s purchase of a lush, one-acre property on park space to grow orchards, vegetable gardens legally tie the knot. That should her parents can be married,” North Rengstorff Avenue. and berry patches, turning parks into sources change in short order. Fiorino said. When the City Council recently approved the of food free for the taking. The largest example Fiorino, a lawyer, said that he When it’s all said and done, $3 million purchase of the land at 771 North is in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood, where expects they may have to wait Fiorino said the ruling won’t Rengstorff, it may have unwittingly set the city residents will soon be able to forage from 7-acres for a bit longer for the official change much about he and on a course to have one of the first “food forests” order to come down and the Khuu’s day-to-day lives. “Per- in the region. See CITY PROPERTY, page 7 marriage licenses to be made available. See GAY MARRIAGE, page 9 Union janitors to return to City Hall, but with less pay

By Daniel DeBolt November. After a fallout with felt like “a slap in the face” and Kasperzak was absent. seven bidders said costs for the the previous contractor, GCA, asked members to “correct these The city may hire a union- city would not change to comply he janitors who lost their over the city’s willingness to wrongs that have been to me and organized janitorial service even with a Service Employee’s Inter- jobs cleaning the city’s pay for rising healthcare costs, others that have kept your build- sooner, as city officials mull over national Union contract for Bay Tbuildings this year may be the city had switched tempo- ings clean for 10 years.” seven bids for a new janitorial Area janitors. Six of the seven rehired by a surprisingly cheap rarily to a non-union janitorial “I am proud of my work here,” services contract to be awarded bidders have higher minimum union contractor this summer. services contractor, IMS, which she said. “Please respect our hard in July. Three of the seven bid- wages than the lowest rung on City Council members on Tuesa- significantly cut pay and hours, work.” ding contractors are union and the SEIU’s Bay Area pay scale for day declined to require that their and eliminated healthcare ben- Voting 5-1, council members provide health benefits. janitors, which pays first-year wages and benefits be restored. efits for the five city janitors it passed a motion to hire a janito- At least initially, using a union janitors $8.50 an hour. The council was asked to rehired. rial services contractor within contractor doesn’t cost more Council members declined a weigh in on the issue of pay after One city janitor told the coun- a year or two. Mayor John Inks than a non-union contractor, janitors picketed City Hall in cil on Tuesday that the cuts was opposed and member Mike city officials said. Five of the See UNION JANITORS, page 14

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■ COMMUNITY -PDBM/FXT ■ FEATURES County approves flood protection SIMITIAN RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT RANCHO SAN ANTONIO BASIN By Daniel DeBolt the other at McKelvey Park in anta Clara County supervi- Mountain View. The project sors sealed the deal Tues- is designed to prevent damage Sday on a massive project from a 100-year flood, a severe designed to protect 2,720 Moun- event that has a 1 percent chance tain View properties in the event of happening every year. Such a of a 100-year flood of Permanen- flood is not known to have hap- te Creek, but the approval didn’t pened since Mountain View was come without questions about developed. the legitimacy of the project. It would also allow hundreds of Engineer Richard Moll, who residents to go without paying for lives in the area and scrutinized flood insurance and put $9 mil- the project, told the board on lion toward constructing a new June 25, “I believe approval of the neighborhood park and baseball basin at San Antonio should be fields at McKelvey Park. delayed until significant techni- “I think your credibility would cal issues are resolved.” be greater on this issue if there The board approved a 15-foot hadn’t been other sites that were deep basin for previously suggest- Rancho San Anto- ed or recommend- nio, which replaces ‘I’ve had ed or identified as a parking lot near being essential to the Hammond- more than a the project, which Snyder trail. The were then removed, trail will be closed little healthy as I understand SOFIA BIROS during construc- it,” Simitian told REACHING NEW HEIGHTS tion next summer skepticism water district repre- as it runs through sentatives. He was Six-year-old Yuritzia runs to get her kite aloft at the Shoreline Family Kite Day on Sunday, June 23. The the basin site. about the water referring to a pre- first 100 people received free kites at the event, which included a miniature kite display, expert kite Joe Simitian, the district.’ vious proposal for demonstrations and kite-making activities. For more photos from Kite Day, see page 11. north county rep- four flood basins, resentative on the SUPERVISOR JOE SIMITIAN including ones at Board of Super- Blach Middle School visors, proposed in Los Altos and postponing approval for six the Cuesta Annex in Mountain Marching band to earn P.E. credits weeks to allow more study, which View. He asked if that was a “fair water district officials said could analysis.” BAND AND COLOR GUARD STUDENTS CAN TRADE GYM SHORTS FOR UNIFORMS delay construction for a year. “It’s unfair, I think, because By Nick Veronin “At the risk of stating what there was one time when the Music Boosters, and Bill Heye, offer the same educational com- is perhaps fairly well known, I hydrology for the project was president of the Mountain View ponent students get by taking a must say over the years I’ve had updated in 2010. And based embers of the local High School Instrumental Music P.E. class. more than a little healthy skepti- on that hydrology update, the high schools’ marching Parents Association. In weeks before the vote, Bar- cism about the water district,” proposed project was changed,” Mbands and color guards bara Kaufman, physical educa- Simitian said. “So I’m a little said Afshin Rouhani, the water will be able to earn physical edu- tion department coordinator frustrated to be sitting here at district engineer on the project cation credit for participating — and teacher at MVHS, told the the end of this lengthy process since 2002. “So that was a one- but only during their sophomore, The policy puts Voice she felt the proposal was with twelfth hour concerns and time change. Projects, during junior and senior years. somewhat insulting. “I get really a front page story in the Moun- the design phase, you study them Despite opposition from physi- marching band and upset when people ... think they tain View Voice on the topic,” in far greater detail than during cal education teachers at Moun- color guard in line are providing physical educa- he said, referring to last week’s planning. So it’s not unusual tain View and Los Altos high tion, when they are just providing article about local civil engineer for there to be changes to the schools, the district’s board of with other extra physical activity,” Kaufman said. Jerry Clements’ claims that the proposed project, you know, trustees unanimously approved Heck and Heye made it clear project would be unnecessary if through the process.” the change to district bylaws at curricular physical that they were not trying to a restriction were removed from “It’s absolutely true that origi- its June 17 meeting. demean P.E. teachers with their a diversion channel behind Blach nally there was going to be four At two prior meetings of activities. proposal. They said changing the School. detention basins. Now we think the Mountain View-Los Altos district policy to allow marching The Santa Clara Valley Water the (project’s goals) can be met Union High School District’s While representatives from band and color guard partici- District has already spent $15 with two,” he said. board, P.E. instructors spoke out both schools’ P.E. departments pants to get P.E. credit will free million designing the project and Moll said the proposed Ran- against the proposal, which was readily conceded that marching those students’ schedules to take would spend another $34 million cho basin may be almost twice brought before the board by Gaye band and color guard require a more electives. They could even building it, much of which goes as big as it needs to be. He cited Heck, co-president of the Los high degree of physicality, they toward digging two flood basins, Altos High School Instrumental insisted the activities did not See P.E. CREDITS, page 14 one at Rancho San Antonio and See FLOOD PROTECTION, page 13

June 28, 2013 ■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ 5 -PDBM/FXT District approves plans for middle schools Math CRITTENDEN, GRAHAM SLATED FOR BIG IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING NEW AUDITORIUMS By Nick Veronin Tu t o r i n g they are doing are very nice,” were critical components of Nelson told the Voice. “But this the modernization plans. We’re he Mountain View Whis- is just way too big a room, in grateful that the majority of Experts. man School District will my opinion.” the board has supported those Tbe moving forward on Nelson said that he wasn’t projects,” he said. major projects at both of its worried just about the price Additionally, Goldman not- middle schools. tag for the buildings. He said ed, the district held many At its June 20 meeting, the he was also concerned that community meetings and con- board of trustees approved they would could create park- sulted with parents, teachers the schematic design plans for ing issues and that they would and students about the project modernizing both Graham and require an additional full-time and that the outlined plan is Crittenden middle schools. employee, known as a “theater “consistent with what our com- With a total budget of $50 technician” just to operate munity wants.” million across both schools, them and keep them in run- Of all the projects outlined, Summer Session the plans call for moderniz- ning order. the modernization of class- ing classrooms, constructing a The architects of the projects rooms is expected to be fin- Enrolling Now! new library at Graham, mod- — DLM Architects and Artik ished first — in the summer ernizing Crittenden’s library, Art & Architecture — were of 2014. After that, the library putting in a new track at Crit- skeptical that they could build modernization at Graham is tenden and erecting two new, a suitable auditorium at that scheduled to be completed in 350-seat auditoriums at both price, however, and in the end the fall of 2014, and the new of the campuses. the plans were passed as pre- library at Crittenden is slated The trustees discussed the sented. to wrap up in winter 2014. Mathnasium of Mountain View - Los Altos plans at length. Trustee Steve “These are not huge audito- The new sports center at 7%L#AMINO2EAL 3TEs-OUNTAIN6IEW #! Nelson was generally sup- riums,” Superintendent Craig Crittenden is on track to be -!4( portive of the designs, but he Goldman said. The auditorium finished in 2015 and the new [email protected] argued that the $6.5 million will be well used for school and auditoriums aren’t scheduled price tag for each new audito- community events, he said. to be completed until well into www.mathnasium.com/mountainviewlosaltos rium was too much and advo- “Based upon the size of the 2016. V cated to cut the price down to auditorium, our experts tell us + TH'2!$%3s(/-%7/2+(%,0s35--%202/'2!-3 $2.5 million. that this is the price tag. We’ve Email Nick Veronin “I think a lot of the things believed all along that these at [email protected]

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MICHELLE LE CITY PROPERTY mother,” Miguel said as he also enough about her had already who grew up on one of the Volunteers from city staff and Continued from page 1 helped with the cleanup. He said been printed in the paper. Stieper many orchards that once exist- the fire department spent a day Stieper had even visited his home is still living on the site tempo- ed in Mountain View, and was clearing things from the Stieper of food-bearing plants. in Modesto and was in his family rarily and would prefer not to be helping during a clean up day at property on North Rengstorff The 92-year-old woman who photos. He had numerous stories disturbed. the site last Friday. Marinovich Avenue. sold the property to the city, about his times with her. Though Miguel said Stieper was a “giv- has been leading the effort to Frances Stieper, has a similar he’s often helping her, “I’ve got- ing” person, and her property preserve the tiny historic 1880s Last Friday, a dozen firefight- desire, according to firefighter ten way more out of it then she could keep on giving if her wishes “Immigrant House” that the ers were helping to clean up the John Miguel. Miguel, who ever has,” he said. to preserve it as a park are hon- City Council decided to place site and move Stieper’s things has become close friends with As for the prospect of turn- ored by the city. Among the 125 among the fruit trees on the after finishing two- and three- Stieper. He met her eight years ing the land into a park where trees on the property are those land, once funds are raised to days shifts at the firehouse that ago on a medical call for her people could enjoy the vegetable bearing apricots, figs, avocados, restore it. She envisions tak- morning. late husband and realized that garden and fruit trees, Miguel peaches, apples, oranges and ing school kids on tours of the “This is the stuff we thrive on, she needed help around the said. “That’s my vision for it and plums. A large collection of bee property and being shown how we’re here for the community,” house. He’s been pitching in Frances’ vision too. She’s just a hives keep the trees pollinated. food can be grown. said Capt. George Mocak. ever since, along with other humble, sweet person.” “Those ginormous fig trees Council member Margaret “It’s going to be nice for this firefighters. Stieper politely declined to could feed half of Mountain Abe-Koga also admired the fruit city to have an open space with “I feel like she’s my grand- speak with the Voice, saying that View,” said Marina Marinovich, trees. mature trees ,” said firefighter “It would be ideal to preserve Brendan Siegal. “Parks make a these,” she said pointing to the fruit community.” V trees and artichoke plants while helping to load debris into dump- Email Daniel DeBolt sters during the cleanup day. at [email protected]

MICHELLE LE MICHELLE LE Bee hives nestle among the fruit trees. The overgrown property is home to numerous vegetables and fruit trees.

June 28, 2013 ■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ 7 -PDBM/FXT Painting on the dock of the bay ARTIST EARL JUNGHANS IS HAPPIEST OUT IN THE BAYLANDS WITH HIS WATERCOLORS By Rebecca Wallace complex maze of blades. “Sometimes I see something hile studying to be an and am attracted to it because it’s architect, immersed in so difficult to paint,” Junghans Wthe precision of per- said. It helps that he does pencil spective, Earl Junghans chanced work before painting, outlin- to enroll in a watercolor class. ing his images and figuring out He labored to replicate “that old where the shadows are.

magnificent Beaux Arts style,” VERONICA WEBER The same meticulous brush- he recalled, painting layer upon strokes show up in “Interpretive layer, letting each layer dry in Center Detail,” where the wood turn. It seemed like the way an slats on a pier mirror the ripples “East Bay Mountains” by Earl Junghans. architect should approach fine in the water. In “Sea Scout Boat,” art. He spent a whole semester on Earl Junghans the artist has painted a small a single painting. boat and a coiling rope in rich said. This was before 9/11. When When he first moved here, Then the teacher announced watercolors are transparent and blue-grays, with sharp panels of he tried to do another airplane he didn’t know anyone, so he that students had to turn in their pastelly, but that’s not true. It has light and shade. painting more recently, a security spent many of his weekends best five works. Junghans rushed such potential. You can get the While out by the Bay, Junghans man chased him away. outside painting. Decades later, back to the studio and dashed off brightness,” he said. Inspired by has found his attention captured Junghans originally hails from he keeps painting and exhibit- four more paintings, using what the confident, vivid watercolors many times over the years by Palo Virginia and moved to the Bay ing; past solo shows have been he’d learned at breakneck speed. of Winslow Homer and John Alto’s airport. “Landing Gear #2” Area a few years after finishing at the Pacific Art League in Palo To his surprise, these paintings Singer Sargent, he’s never even offers a low view of a plane and college. He had visited the city by Alto and at the SLAC National outshone the first by a mile. tried acrylic or oil paints. its wheels, and the underside of the Bay on a class trip and fallen Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo “I learned a lesson,” he said, This summer, 28 of Junghans’ a wing. “I sat right here on the hard. “There’s nothing like San Park. He describes himself as an laughing. Freeing your brush paintings are so close to the Bay ground and painted,” Junghans Francisco,” he said. active person, busy and athletic. to swift inspiration sometimes that they’re practically damp. Watercolor paintings fit right in. yields the best art. He has a small solo exhibit at the “The quicker you do them, the Today, Junghans is still lib- Environmental Volunteers’ Eco- better they come off,” he said. erated by watercolors. Now a Center out in the Palo Alto Bay- “I love art, but I don’t like to sit retired architect, he retains the lands, where panoramic views around.” science of perspective and all he from the building showcase wind learned in his career about mate- and water. Across one wall are Information: rial and texture, light and shade. Junghans’ own views of Byxbee An exhibition of Baylands watercolors But instead of using those lessons Park, waves, hills, boats and sky. by Earl Junghans at the Environmental in tight, detailed blueprint draw- A resident of Menlo Park, the Volunteers’ EcoCenter, 2560 Embarca- ings, he lets them out to play on artist chooses the Midpeninsula dero Road, Palo Alto. Through Aug. 28, soft watercolor paper. Visitors to set most of his works. (Those with a reception on June 29 from 1 to to the Palo Alto and Mountain California-gold East Bay hills 3 p.m. The EcoCenter is open Monday, View Baylands may see Junghans do take center stage in at least Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to outside painting, with a folding one painting.) Overall, the views 1:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 to 3. chair and a portable table. are a mix of broad landscapes Admission to the center is free. Go to “What attracts me are scenes and up-close detail. A pair of evols.org or call 650-493-8000. that have a lot of darks and lights, paintings called “Fading Marsh a lot of contrast. People think Grasses” looks carefully at a Left: “Tree Reflection.” Inset, below: “Sea Scout Boat.” VERONICA WEBER

Earl Junghans works on a painting at the Palo Alto Baylands.

8 ■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ June 28, 2013 -PDBM/FXT Fitness center to replace Grant Road businesses By Daniel DeBolt Marshalls and several other “We’re changing the fabric of the building’s “throated” entry- Council members did require small businesses would remain. the city.” way. Customers enter through changes at the rear of the site ity Council members The landlord had found a way “I want to see hard work hap- a long corridor created by the where residents are likely to struggled to keep a bagel to relocate New York Pizza, but pening to try and retain that addition of the small business enter on Pamela Drive. City staff Cshop in business as a not the 20-year-old bagel shop, business,” said council member spaces in front of the building, may end up requiring windows, shopping center owner pro- which concerned council mem- Ronit Bryant. an unattractive design that no new lighting, asphalt, pedestrian posed to replace it and several bers. Eventually the owner of the major retailer wants. pathways, and a rear entrance to other businesses with a new fit- The married couple that owns shopping center stepped in. The Fitness Center is not a the building to encourage use of ness center aimed at serving the the Better Bagel said they “We would be more than happy use allowed by the site’s zoning, the rear parking lot — all were “the upwardly mobile.” would lose their livelihood. to accommodate Better Bagel,” requiring the council vote on a suggestions by council mem- The fitness center is called the “We have two kids in school, he said, but that it would mean provisional use permit. Without bers. City Sports Club. Said to be that’s the only income we have,” the business would have to shut it, the owner said a grocery store “I can’t support anything owned by the world’s largest fit- said Ted, one of the owners. “I down for four months as the could take the site, and several unless we do some serious ness company, it has “upwardly did not seek any legal help or building is remodeled and new grocery stores are interested, improvement to the back,” said mobile, affluent clientele” with anything because I thought I space is made for them in the despite the presence of a Nob council member Ronit Bryant. “disposable income,” a repre- couldn’t afford it. All my regular Rite Aide’s former garden cen- Hill and Ranch 99 next door. No “The driveway is badly main- sentative told the council Tues- customers urged me to come ter. He said he wasn’t sure the council vote would be required. tained and very unpleasant.” day, June 25. here to hopefully talk and work bagel shop could afford that. “I think you’ll hear a lot The shopping center owner Council members voted 5-0 something out. This is my last Mayor Inks said the owners more opposition to something said adding windows to the to allow the fitness center, with hope.” have been trying to find a new like that, if that includes los- building would not be possible several conditions. Members City Attorney Jannie Quinn tenant for the Rite Aide site ing all businesses on the front because of the building’s cement Chris Clark and Mike Kasper- said it was beyond the council’s for years. He said it could “go side, including Better Bagel” walls. V zak were absent. authority to require relocation dark” if the council imposed said council member Margaret The 24-hour fitness center of the bagel shop, though most unrealistic requirements on the Ab-Koga of the grocery store Email Daniel DeBolt would go in a 40,000-square- council members wanted to. project. The problem has been option. at [email protected] foot space that has been occu- “It is our jobs to keep the fab- pied by Rite Aide, New York ric of Mountain View intact,” TICKETS ON Pizza and The Better Bagel. said council member Jac Siegel. SALE NOW!

GAY MARRIAGE those states don’t recognized TUCK & PATTI Continued from page 1 the validity of gay marriage in Saturday, June 29 sonally, we are going to contin- the first place. “The best duo on the planet!” ue being who we always were,” “We’ve taken a huge step – Bobby McFerrin he said. And that means that today,” Fiorino said, “but we’re they will continue to speak out not done yet.” tickets on sale for these great shows and fight for the rights of their Fiorino and Khuu planed to community. attend a rally in downtown TRIO DA PAZ SAVION GLOVER Fiorino noted that while he Mountain View Wednesday w/MAUCHA ADNET & HIS TRIO Saturday, July 13 Saturday, August 3 and Khuu are finally getting evening. Khuu said the rally TIA FULLER QUARTET CHRIS POTTER equal recognition under the had been scheduled ahead of Saturday, July 27 Wednesday, August 7 JAZZ ORGAN CLARIDEE & KIM NALLEY law, there are still many states time and organizers had BLOWOUT KEN PEPLOWSKI BAND ﬁnd out more & purchase tickets where same-sex marriage is planned either to protest or Friday, June 28 Sunday, June 30 Friday, July 5 illegal. In those states, he celebrate the Supreme Court’s pointed out, the DOMA rul- ruling. “I guess it’s going to be STANFORDJAZZ.ORG or 650-725-ARTS (2787) ing doesn’t mean much, since celebratory,” Khuu said. V

NEDUCATIONBRIEFS Elsa Del Frate SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FILM, STREAM MEETINGS June 25, 1926 – June 13, 2013 With the board of trustees’ informal blessing, officials with Resident of Mountain View the Mountain View Whisman School District have begun taking steps toward establishing a system for video recording and live Elsa Del Frate passed away unexpectedly but St. Joseph’s Church streaming all board meetings. peacefully on June 13th, while on vacation with and School, and After a discussion item at the district’s June 20 board of trust- her family in Hawaii. A beloved mother, grand- the Italian Catholic ees meeting, Superintendent Craig Goldman proposed moving mother and great grandmother, she was a guid- Federation were an to implement a system in which the public gatherings would be ing light to all who knew her. Spending time inspiration for all. filmed and broadcast using Google Hangouts — a free product with and cooking for family and friends were She was preced- that will simultaneously stream the meeting live on YouTube her passions. She will be forever missed by all, ed in death by her and also allow anyone with access to the video sharing service to especially those who were able to enjoy her in- beloved Marino, watch a meeting after the fact. credible Italian cooking. son-in-law, Bill Puccetti and granddaughter Trustee Chris Chiang, who was elected to the board in 2012 Born in Italy in 1926, Elsa spent a portion of Stephanie Del Frate. Elsa is survived by her after running a campaign in which he pledged to bring the her childhood growing up in Brazil. Returning children Marcy Puccetti, Pier Del Frate, Joanne district into the 21st Century, initially brought the idea of film- to Italy in her teens, Elsa met and fell in love MacDonald, and son-in-law, Todd MacDonald; ing board meetings and putting them on the web using Google with Marino. The two were married on Septem- her granddaughters Christina Linneman and Hangouts. ber 7th 1947, and began their life together that husband James, Amy Randazzo and husband In previous meetings Chiang told the board he favored the would last more than 50 years, until Marino’s Brandon, Alexandra and Erika MacDonald; service because it was free, easy to use and would allow commu- passing in 1998. They left Italy in the late 1950’s great grandchildren Sean, Evelyn, Jake, Soﬁa nity members and other guest speakers to chime into meetings with their 2 oldest children, ﬁrst moving to and Addison. remotely. Canada, and then on to the United States where Services have been held at St. Joseph Catho- “Filming, to me, seemed like a simple, low cost thing that we they settled in Mountain View in the Fall of ‘67. lic Church in Mtn. View. Funeral arrangements should be doing,” Chiang said. “I’m very happy it’s happening.” Devout Catholics, Marino and Elsa began wor- were coordinated by the Cusimano Family Co- The district has not yet set a date for when it will begin filming shiping at St. Joseph’s Parish, and up until her lonial Mortuary, Mtn. View. Donations in Elsa’s and streaming its meetings. passing, Elsa could be seen on her daily walk to memory may be made to St. Joseph Catholic —Nick Veronin Mass. Her generous support and work for both Church or School. PAID OBITUARY

June 28, 2013 ■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ 9 -PDBM/FXT COME SEE OUR NEW Plumbing, Irrigation, EXPANDED SHOWROOM Electrical, and Whisman budget outlook Heating Supplies UÊ1 /-ÊEÊ8/1, -Ê rosy despite deficit UÊ /, Ê-1** - UÊ / Ê-1** -Ê SUPERINTENDENT SEES PLENTY UÊ66 Ê "8 - OF UPSIDE WITH STATE RECOVERY, CITY AID UÊ/" /- By Nick Veronin UÊ, Ê/"Ê Ê*,/- previous year. UÊ*" Ê --", -Ê lthough its new budget That level of spending would UÊ/""-ÊUÊ " 1/Ê shows the Mountain View put the district in the red by UÊ ,Ê /-Ê AWhisman School District about $3.1 million. But Gold- UÊ*, --1, Ê running a structural deficit in man said he is hopeful things the coming school year, Superin- will work out much better UÊ 7 UÊ -," UÊ /"/" , 1/",- UÊ- /Ê /ÊUÊ*1 *- tendent Craig Goldman expects than that, as he believes much UÊ / UÊ " UÊ , Ê-/ , Ê his district will be in the black by Ê ",Ê , -t more revenue will come the UÊ ," UÊ *-/ , " , this time next year. district’s way. “We get the Things are looking up, Gold- benefit from a state recovery. man said. With Gov. Jerry As state revenues go up, that 650-948-7160 Brown promising a balanced recovery is reflected in higher 300 W. El Camino Real budget for the foreseeable revenue guarantees.” Mountain View, CA 94040 future, Proposition 30 pulling Even in a worst-case scenario, www.barronparksupply.com Hours of Operation: in far more money than antici- if it runs a structural deficit, the Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. pated, a new formula that gives district has “significant reserves” Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Closed Sunday more control to local districts to cover the red ink, he said. over how they spend state dol- With the increased expendi- lars and funds from the recently tures, the administration, fac- passed Shoreline Community ulty and staff will all get cost of Joint Powers Agreement, the living wage increases of at least superintendent has high hopes 2 percent next school year, and for the next few years. Still, the district will spend more on he added, district officials are instruction. being cautious. “It’s going to be an exciting Goldman explained that the year instructionally, as the dis- 2013-14 district budget — which trict begins to implement the passed at the June 20 board common core state standards meeting — does not account for and we begin to pilot more the money from the Shoreline groundbreaking initiatives with JPA, nor does it make any pre- respect to blended learning and sumptions about how the new project-based learning,” Gold- local control formula will help man said. “We are extremely the district. It also doesn’t count grateful that an improvement in on grant dollars that will most the state economy and a strong certainly come the district’s source of local revenue will allow way. us to focus on quality programs “We tend to be fairly conserva- for students instead of deciding tive,” Goldman said. “We don’t where to make cuts.” overestimate revenue.” When asked whether he The budget, as approved last thought the district was climbing week, makes it appear that the out of the recession, Goldman district is planning to spend chose his words carefully. more than it anticipates taking “The worst is behind us and the in. The current budget projects worst is ahead of us,” he said. $42.77 million in revenue — “We do go through financial down from $48.28 million in cycles in our economy. Fiscally, the 2012-13 school year — and we never take the moment for calls for expenditures of $45.88 granted. We’re always looking for million, compared to the $42.11 a way to be sustainable as an million that was spent in the organization.” V

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Clockwise from top: Rebecca, 9, takes a break from flying her butterfly kite at the Shoreline Family Kite Day on Sunday, June 23; Ishaan, 6, and his father Rishi keep their kite aloft; Aidan, 9, keeps on eye on his kite at Shoreline Park. Photos by Sofia Biros.

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P.E. CREDIT The new policy still requires year, and either the marching Continued from page 5 freshman to take a P.E. course, band or color guard instructor according to Brigitte Saraff, will cover the remaining three take P.E. if they wanted. MVLA’s associate superintendent concepts over the course of two Heck and Heye outlined a of educational services. By Cali- semesters of the activity. path by which a marching band fornia law, the district is required The passage of the policy or color guard instructor might to expose students to eight physi- puts marching band and color cover the same physical educa- cal education concepts. guard in line with other extra tion curriculum that students Saraff said the way it will likely curricular physical activities, would be getting if they were in work for those students who such as cheerleading, dance and a P.E. class. choose to take marching band sports — all of which count for No P.E. teachers came to the or color guard and opt out of P.E. credit. June 17 meeting to challenge the two subsequent semesters of Saraff also noted during infor- proposal and the motion passed P.E., is that those students will be mational hearings on the pro- 4-0. Trustee Joe Mitchner was exposed to five of the eight P.E. posed policy change that it used absent. concepts during their freshman to be that all sports and other highly physical extra curricular activities would count toward P.E. credits. Then, during the late 2000s, the state’s education code forbid local school districts Inspirationsa guide to the spiritual community from allowing teachers with non-P.E. credentials from teach- ing physical education. Saraff LOS ALTOS LUTHERAN L To include your said she was unsure why the Bringing God’s Love and Hope to All authority was taken away from #! # $" ! Church in school districts. Children’s Nursery The law changed back in early &" # !!( !" & 10:00 a.m. Worship Inspirations 2012, and local districts were &" ! $&$ !" ! 10:10 Sunday School Please call once again given authority to ! & ! ! &! 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Blanca Yoc allow non-P.E. teachers to teach "! & !! ! " Pastor David K. Bonde classes for P.E. credit. V #!! # $! ! Outreach Pastor Gary Berkland at 650-223-6596 Email Nick Veronin & ! $! ! ! 460 South El Monte (at Cuesta) or email "! ! ! '" ! " 650-948-3012 at [email protected] www.losaltoslutheran.org [email protected] ! !&! !! %! & UNION JANITORS & " % ! $ $ $!&" ST. ANN ANGLICAN CHAPEL Continued from page 1 % !& ! & # " A TRADITIONAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH request by union officials to !$ x{£Ê iÛiÊÛi°]Ê*>ÊÌ]Ê Ê{Îä£ÊUÊÈxänÎnäxän restore wages lost by the jani- The Most Reverend Robert S. Morse, Vicar tors by advancing pay on the Reverend Matthew Weber, Assistant q 3%6(S')68-I)(36)0-+-&0)4,=7-'-%27;,3 scale used in the SEIU contract, 74)'-%0->)-2)0()6'%6) -Õ`>Þ\Ê££\ää> À>Ê ÕV >ÀÃÌÊEÊ-iÀÊ which maxes out at $14.04 an 7iìÃ`>Þ\Ê££\{x> À}Ê*À>ÞiÀÊUÊ£Ó\ää\Ê ÕV >ÀÃÌÊ hour after four years. Public q '6))2-2+7%2(46):)28%8-:),)%08,'%6) Ç\ää«\Ê LiÊ-ÌÕ`ÞÊUÊ `Ê >ÀiÊ*ÀÛì` works director Mike Fuller said that would cost the city more q 443-281)2878,%8%003;8-1)83463:-() than is budgeted this year for )<40%2%8-327%2(%27;)659)78-327 MOUNTAIN VIEW CENTRAL SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH janitorial services, based on q 77-78%2');-8,320-2)1)(-'%06)'36(783 what the city is paying its cur- *%'-0-8%8)7)%10)77'%6)%132+463:-()67 Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. rent contractor. Saturday Services: Worship 10:45 a.m. “It’s tough to live on $8.50 an q '')778374)'-%0-787*362986-8-32%0%77)771)28K Wednesday Study Groups: 10-11 a.m. hour in this region,” said Den- 1)(-'%8-32'3927)0-2+K%2(1)28%0,)%08, nis Drodge, political director ):%09%8-327 Pastor Kenny Fraser, B.A.M. DIV of the South Bay AFL-CIO, 1425 Springer Rd., Mtn. View - Office Hrs. M-F 9am-1pm referring to the starting wage www.mtviewda.adventistfaith.org Phone: 650-967-2189 on the SEIU scale. “That’s why San Jose raised the minimum 36136)-2*361%8-3236%6)*)66%083 wage.” 32)3*396)<4)684,=7-'-%27K'%0083(%=L Mayor Inks questioned the assertion that $8.50 an hour was not enough to live on. He said a union contractor shouldn’t be required, as it might go against “what’s the best value for the city” and be an irresponsible use of taxpayer The online t.BLFQVSDIBTFT money. (:%2')(6-1%6=%6)a)2-36 )%08,)28)6 SEIU officials noted that the t8SJUFBOESFBESFWJFXT guide to union is in a labor dispute with }{ 6%283%(K9-8) t'JOEEFBMTBOEDPVQPOT the city’s current contractor, Mountain View IMS, because it had signed onto 3928%-2-);K t#VZHJGUDFSUJöDBUFT the SEIU’s Bay Area-wide agree- businesses t%JTDPWFSMPDBMCVTJOFTTFT ment but had not been abiding by the agreement with its janitors in Mountain View’s city Good for Business. Good for You. buildings. V Good for the Community. Email Daniel DeBolt Visit ShopMountainView.com today at [email protected]

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Founding Editor, Kate Wakerly BOARD PRESIDENT BACKS step of the way. NSTAFF A big day for schools AUDITORIUMS I’m proud to be a member of a community that supports our EDITOR & PUBLISHER Our school board has received nyone with a stake in local elementary and high schools in this way. Tom Gibboney (223-6507) lots of public comment via mul- Ellen Wheeler schools should be smiling after the city agreed tiple forums, emails, an online EDITORIAL Board President to share about $5 million a year in property tax survey, and in our meetings Managing Editor A Mountain View Whisman Andrea Gemmet (223-6537) revenue from the Shoreline Community with the two regarding our upcoming con- School District Staff Writers districts. The decision could mean up to $1,000 a year per struction work at Crittenden Daniel DeBolt (223-6536) student to the Mountain View Whisman Elementary and and Graham Middle Schools. Nick Veronin (223-6535) I vividly recall a recent meet- COUNCIL AGAIN OPTS TO Photographer Mountain View Los Altos High School districts. ing when our boardroom was KEEP US IN THE DARK Michelle Le (223-6530) The decision finally will correct an imbalance that has Contributors Dale Bentson, packed with parents, teachers, Once again our City Council, Angela Hey, Sheila Himmel, shortchanged local districts since 2009, when the the principals, and students where particularly Mike Kasperzak, Ruth Schecter, Alissa Stallings schools became financed by local property taxes in what we listened to lengthy testimo- ignores the residents of Moun- DESIGN & PRODUCTION is known as a basic aid district. With over $25 million a ny about their enthusiasm for tain View. Design Director year in property taxes going to the Shoreline District and brand-new theaters and rehears- They use the mushroom Shannon Corey (223-6560) bypassing local schools and government agencies, parents al spaces at each of our two approach — keep issues in the Designers Linda Atilano, Lili Cao, middle school campuses. These, dark and feed us what they Diane Haas, Rosanna Leung, and school officials saw a major injustice and began lob- along with a long-awaited track Paul Llewellyn, Scott Peterson bying the city to provide a fair share of this revenue to the hope we’ll believe. at Crittenden and renovated and The intent of the city char- ADVERTISING schools. modernized classrooms, would ter is to keep Mountain View Vice President Sales and Marketing The first commitment came in 2011 when the districts result in the best use of our new residents informed at the low- Tom Zahiralis (223-6570) bond money, they said. Advertising Representatives split $4.9 million, partially as a result of lobbying by par- est cost practicable. The City Adam Carter (223-6573) ents who strongly believed revenue should be shared using Our architects heard them, Council chooses to follow the Real Estate Account Executive the same ratio as if the Shoreline District did not exist. too, and crafted campus designs letter of the charter and ignore Rosemary Lewkowitz (223-6585) The split approved last week is down slightly from prior with the features that were the spirit by publishing legal requested. The results are both years, providing a minimum of $4.7 million a year for the notices in San Jose. Published every Friday at beautiful and practical. I think Konrad Sosnow 450 Cambridge Avenue districts to share, which could go up or down depending Palo Alto, CA 94306 any parent would be proud Trophy Drive (650) 964-6300 fax (650) 964-0294 on property tax revenue. The Mountain View Whisman to send their child to those Email news and photos to: district would be guaranteed a minimum of $2.87 million schools, and teachers will be REMEMBER FREE SPEECH? [email protected] a year for 10 years, while the high school district would pleased to work in such spaces. Email letters to: Our board voted at its June It’s disappointing to hear so [email protected] receive a guaranteed payment of $1.84 million a year over many elected officials call peo- the same period. 20 meeting to approve the News/Editorial Department designs of both of our middle ple like Julian Assange, Bradley (650) 964-6300 fax (650) 964-0294 City officials say the fund-sharing amounts to six times Manning and Edward Snowden Display Advertising Sales schools. These designs include (650) 964-6300 what the city gave schools in years prior to 2011. The the aforementioned theaters criminals, traitors, and so on. Classified Advertising Sales obscure Shoreline tax district was off the radar of school and rehearsal spaces, a track It would seem that in addition t officials and parents until a Voice article in 2010 reported at Crittenden, and renovated to having forgotten about our fax (650) 326-0155 and modernized classrooms. privacy, free speech, and free- Email Classified [email protected] that the elementary district alone was being short-changed more than $5 million a year in property tax revenue due In the fall we will continue our dom of the press, many office- Email Circulation holders have also forgotten [email protected] approval process as we are asked to the stipulations of the special tax district. That set the about the right to due process. The Voice is published weekly by Embarca- stage for the lobbying effort that ultimately won out. to approve designs with more dero Media Co. and distributed free to resi- specificity. In the meantime It’s a sad commentary on a dences and businesses in Mountain View. If The funds will continue to be earmarked for technol- group of individuals who have you are not currently receiving the paper, our architects will be working you may request free delivery by calling ogy-related programs, according to city officials, which to fine-tune their designs to our sworn to protect and defend the 964-6300. Subscriptions for $60 per year, will create a link to the original purpose of the funds for specifications and budget. And, Constitution. $100 per 2 years are welcome. the Shoreline area, home to companies that need highly we will be asking for more and Bill Michel ©2013 by Embarcadero Media Company. Ortega Avenue All rights reserved. skilled workers. School district officials say the money more community input every Member, Mountain View Chamber likely will be used to start phasing in new curriculum in of Commerce line with national Common Core standards. It may be difficult to imagine that back in 1969, when the state Legislature passed the measure that established the Shoreline Community and authorized it to collect nearly all the taxes on properties north of Highway 101, NWHAT’S YOUR VIEW? school districts were free to impose higher property taxes All views must include a home address if money was tight. Then Proposition 13 passed, and that and contact phone number. Published letters will also appear on the web site, avenue was closed, leaving Mountain View schools to exist www.MountainViewOnline.com, and occa- on state funding. Now, with basic aid, local districts are sionally on the Town Square forum. Town Square forum funded by property taxes as well as some state grants. So Post your views on Town Square at sharing tax income from the Shoreline District will enable MountainViewOnline.com the elementary and high school districts to once again get Email your views to [email protected]. Indicate if their fair share of local property tax revenue. letter is to be published. Mountain View Whisman Superintendent Craig Gold- Mail to: Editor Mountain View Voice, man said the money comes at an opportune time, as the P.O. Box 405 district is exploring new trends in education such as Mountain View, CA 94042-0405 project-based learning and phasing in Common Core Call the Viewpoint desk at 223-6507 standards. June 28, 2013 ■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ 15 MOUNTAINVIEWVOICE ■ FOOD FEATURE

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DISTILLERY OWNER By Nick Veronin a warehouse near the intersection of Classick uses a hand-hammered Dana Street and Whisman Road in copper still from France to produce ithin minutes of the Mountain View. He is the “master rum made of Hawaiian molasses; the beginning of our con- distiller,” and his wife and co-found- Italian drink grappa; and a German HAS PASSION FOR Wversation, Dave Classick er, Andrea Mirenda, takes care of the spirit not familiar to many Ameri- makes his intentions plain. “Our business end of things. Son Dave Jr. cans: bierschnaps, a distilled spirit whole function here is to create a holds the title of “distiller” and takes made from beer and possessing a dis- distilling family dynasty,” he says, care of IT, and daughter Audrey tinctly beery aroma and aftertaste. standing behind the bar of the works at shopping the brand around Essential Spirits was founded QUALITY LIQUOR small kitchenette inside the Essen- when she isn’t in school. in 1998, but Classick and his wife tial Spirits Alambic Distillery. Though small in size, Essential began working on the business a Classick runs the distillery out of Spirits is global in reach and vision. few years earlier. Classick had been

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working in the software industry for Hawaii on my way back, and just fell decades and had become dismayed NINFORMATION in love with the islands.” with the increasing emphasis that was Essential Spirits Alambic Distillery When he began looking into pro- being placed on speeding up produc- is at 144 S. Whisman Road in ducing rum, he came to understand tion. He was looking to start a busi- Mountain View; products can that due to the island’s long history ness and leave the fast and frenzied be bought locally at the Whole with Christian missionaries, rum life of high-tech behind. Foods Market in Los Altos and production had long been discour- After tasting the brandy produced at Ava’s Downtown Market & aged in Hawaii. Classick insists that by well-known Mendocino County Deli in Mountain View. Go to his rum, with its hints of volcanic soil distiller Hubert Germain-Robin, he essentialspirits.com or call 650- and Pacific Ocean sunlight, is unlike and his wife got to thinking. “We 962-0546. any other you will taste. looked at that and thought, ‘You Whether a discerning palate can know, coffee roasteries are happen- detect those qualities in the rum — ing; micro breweries are happening; Classick began producing bier- named Sergeant Classick’s in honor we live in one of the biggest wine- schnaps — at one point partnering of the distiller’s military rank — all and fruit-producing regions of the with the Sierra Nevada Brewing of the products produced at Essen- world,’” Classick says, explaining the Company before the brand grew tial Spirits are quite evidently made reasoning that led to the founding of larger and ended its affiliation. with care. Essential Spirits. Unlike Sierra Nevada, Classick Sergeant Classick’s rum is smooth After making his way through says he has no intention to grow the and evenly toned; the vodka he a web of red tape with the Bureau company much beyond its current produces for the Tahoe Blue label of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and size. However, after following up his has little bite, even at room tem- Explosives and jumping through bierschnaps with another somewhat perature; and the bierschnaps has a hoops to assure the Mountain View obscure product — grappa — he zesty, hoppy finish that any pale ale City Council that he could operate his decided he ought to try his hand at a fan will likely enjoy. still safely, Classick got ready to pro- more mainstream liquor. But even in While Classick is willing and proud duce his first batch of spirits, which he his effort to go mainstream, Classick to accept some of the credit for his originally thought would be a vodka. insisted on taking an alternate route: product, he also insists that his still He went to ask a local brewer for some producing rum, which is not as popu- deserves recognition. “It’s the only help and advice, since the process of lar as vodka or whiskey, and choos- still like it in North or South Amer- making vodka begins much the same ing to make it with molasses from ica,” he says, explaining the inner way as brewing beer. Hawaii, not from the Caribbean, workings of a filtration component “The guy who was working over where most other rum is sourced. called an “analyzer,” which catches there happened to be a Bavarian, and The Vietnam veteran says he devel- impurities and pulls them out of the he said: ‘Oh, it’s too bad you can’t make oped a special bond with Hawaii over steam during the distillation process. Liquors made at Essential Spirits Alambic Distillery include, bierschnaps like we used to get over in the course of his deployment. “On Many small stills don’t have one, and from left, Xi Acai cocktail, Sergeant Classick Gold Rum and Bavaria.’ And I said: ‘Bierschnaps? Tell the way to Vietnam, I went through Sergeant Classick Silver Rum. me more!’” Classick recalls. Hawaii and then I came through Continued on next page

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Continued from previous page secret to his success may be in the blending of his scientific back- the ones that do rarely work the ground and artistic intuition. same way his does. “It’s a complex biochemical, He explains the trick in language chemical, and mechanical pro- that reveals his scientific back- cess. There’s a lot of science you ground. While most analyzers can bring,” he says of the distilling allow a fair amount of the impure process. “But it’s still an art craft.” condensation to drip back down Classick shared stories about the to the bottom, where they may be mythology and history of distill- once again turned to steam and ing, explaining how Benedictine perhaps make it through to the monks would age their brandy. finished product, his still’s ana- Later he pulled out a pen and pad, lyzer whisks the impurities away, giving an impromptu lesson on ensuring that they don’t end up in the physic of distilling. the bottle, he says. “It’s like cooking,” he says. “You can drink as much as “You can give someone a recipe you want of these products and book, and they can follow a no headaches, no hangovers,” recipe, cross all the T’s and dot all Classick claims, with the caveat the I’s — step by step, slavishly — that the drinker must stay suf- but that doesn’t guarantee they’re ficiently hydrated in the process. going to get a result.” “They’re enormously pure, and There is a humanity to Clas- that’s because of the construc- sick’s method, and it’s apparent tion of this still.” in the quality of his products Whether they’re hangover- and the passion he displays in proof or not, it’s clear that talking about his craft. You Classick takes great care in the might just say his spirit comes Dave Classick’s family-run distillery produces spirits that range from grappa and vodka to bierschaps production of his spirits. The through in his spirits. N and gin. PENINSULA FARM FRESH & GLUTEN-FREE FAIR! Sunday, June 30, 1-4

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Showtimes are for Friday through Sunday unless otherwise noted. For other times, as well as reviews and trailers, go to mv-voice.com/movies. NMOVIEREVIEWS Before Midnight (R) Guild Theatre: 2:15, 5:15, 8:15 p.m. The Bling Ring (R) ((1/2 Century 20: 11:05 a.m. & 1:20, 3:35, 5:50, THE BLING RING --1/2 8:10, 10:25 p.m. Palo Alto Square: 2, 4:30, 7:25, 9:50 p.m. Ripped from the headlines — or rather Despicable Me 2 (PG) Nancy Jo Sales’ “Vanity Fair” article Century 16: Tue 7:30 & 10:10 p.m. & 12:01 a.m. In 3D 7 & 9:35 & 12:01 “The Suspect Wore Louboutins” — Sofia a.m. Wed-Thu 9:15 & 11:45 a.m. & 2:30, 5:15, 8, 10:35 p.m. In 3D 10:45 Coppola’s “The Bling Ring” delivers true crime with a dash of social satire. Yes, www.danceacademyusa.com a.m. & 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:35 p.m. Century 20: Tue 7:10 & 9:35 p.m. & 12:03 the names have been changed (more a.m. In 3D 8 & 10:25 p.m. & 12:02 a.m. Wed-Thu 10:05 a.m. & 12:40, 3:10, to protect the filmmakers from lawsuits 4UFWFOT$SFFL#MWE 4VJUFt$VQFSUJOP 5:40, 8:10, 10:40 p.m. In 3D 11 a.m. & 1:30, 4:10, 6:45, 9:15 p.m. than “to protect the innocent”), but the Now Enrolling for Dance Season 2013/14 The East (PG-13) ((( Palo Alto Square: 1:30, 4:15, 7:15, 10 p.m. setting and characters all correspond to real-life figures implicated in what came Epic (PG) Century 16: 9:30 a.m. & noon. Century 20: 10:50 SIGN UP TODAY ((( to be known as “the Bling Ring” (or “the a.m. & 4:05 p.m. In 3D 1:20 p.m. Burglar Bunch”). The film opens in Cala- Fast & Furious 6 (PG-13) basas, Calif., circa 2009, as a group of Century 20: 11 a.m. & 1:55, 4:50, 7:50, 10:45 p.m. teenagers commit a robbery. In a classic LOOKING FOR SOMETHING OTHER THAN Sofia Coppola touch, the “alarm”ing rock Fill the Void (PG) (( of Sleigh Bells’ “Crown on the Ground” PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR YOUR Century 16: 9:45 a.m. & 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:50, 10:05 p.m. kicks in as the teens trespass. Coppola’s MIGRAINES? The Gay Divorcee (1934) (Not Rated) screenplay captures the casual escalation, Stanford Theatre: Sat-Sun 3:45 & 7:30 p.m. the seeming inevitability that this perfect storm of disaffected youth and celebrity The Heat (R) Century 16: 11:10 a.m. & 1:55, 3:10, 4:45, 5:55, 7:45, worship would lead a widening circle of 9, 10:40 p.m. Fri-Sat also at 12:01 a.m. Century 20: 10:50 a.m. & 12:15, friends (including characters played by 1:40, 3:05, 4:25, 8, 7:25, 8:50, 10:20 p.m. Emma Watson and Taissa Farmiga) to I Walked With a Zombie (1943) (Not Rated) start pillaging the homes of celebrities Stanford Theatre: Fri 7:30 p.m. when the gossip sites report they’ll be out shooting movies, attending events or liv- The Internship (PG-13) (( ing in other residences. The justifications Century 16: 10:50 a.m. & 1:45, 4:50, 7:35, 10:30 p.m. reflect common and historic reasoning Century 20: 10:55 a.m. & 2, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 p.m. behind theft, from shoplifting to bank We are conductiong a research study to test a homeopathic product to Iron Man 3 (PG-13) ((( Century 20: 6:55 & 9:55 p.m. robberies: The victims can afford it, and they deserve it. (Paris Hilton, whose per- determine if this product relieves the pain symptoms associated with Isle of the Dead (1945) (Not Rated) son and home appear in the film, would MIGRAINE HEADACHES Stanford Theatre: Fri 6:05 & 8:50 p.m. leave her key under the mat.) Rated Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain (R) Century 20: Tue 10 p.m. & 12:01 a.m. PG-13 for some sexuality and brief drug STUDY PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE: use. One hour, 30 minutes. — P.C. sStudy related medical evaluations at no cost The Lone Ranger (PG-13) sStudy medication at no cost Century 16: Tue 7 & 10:30 p.m. & 12:01 a.m. Wed-Thu 9 a.m. & 12:20, sCompensation for time and travel 3:50, 7:20, 10:45 p.m. Century 20: Tue 7, 7:45, 8:30, 9, 9:45, 10:30, THE EAST --- Are we headed in the wrong direction? For more information contact: 11:15 p.m. & 12:01 a.m. Wed-Thu 10:15 a.m. & 1:35, 4:55, 8:20 p.m. A collective called The East thinks so, Man of Steel (PG-13) ((( and its members believe corporations are Corinne Collins FNP Century 16: 9 a.m. & 12:30, 3:50, 7:15, 10:30 p.m. Fri-Sat also at 12:01 taking us there through “worldwide ter- (650) 318-1207 a.m. In 3D 10:45 a.m. & 2:15, 5:30, 8:50 p.m. Century 20: 10:20 a.m. & rorism.” And so, The East commits eco- Northern California Headache Clinic 1:25, 4:30, 7:40, 10:50 p.m. In 3D 11:10 a.m. & 2:20, 5:35, 8:55 p.m. terrorism against Western corporations. That’s the setup for suspense thriller 515 South drive Suite 15 Monsters University (G) (((1/2 “The East,” directed by Zal Batmanglij Century 16: 9:15 & 11 a.m. & 12:15, 2, 5, 8, 10:35 p.m. In 3D 10 a.m. & and co-written by Batmanglij and star Mountain View, CA 94040 1, 3:15, 4, 7, 9:50 p.m. Century 20: 10:20 & 11:15 a.m. & 1, 3:45, 4:40, Brit Marling. Marling plays Jane Owen, 6:25, 9:10 p.m. In 3D 12:05, 2, 2:40, 5:15, 7:55, 10:35 p.m. a fomer counter-terrorist agent for the Much Ado About Nothing (PG-13) (((1/2 FBI who now lends her expertise to the private sector. As an operative for the Aquarius Theatre: 2:15, 5:15, 8:15 p.m. Century 20: 11:20 a.m. & private intelligence firm Hiller Brood 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:50 p.m. (headed by Patricia Clarkson’s Sharon), National Theatre Live: The Audience (Not Rated) Jane infiltrates eco-terrorist groups You’ve made your house a home. Guild Theatre: Sat-Sun 11 a.m. and gathers intelligence to share with law enforcement as they dismantle the Now You See Me (PG-13) (( groups. That’s all well and good for the Century 16: 9:40 a.m. & 12:45, 3:45, 6:50, 9:45 p.m. ambitious and devoutly Christian Jane Century 20: 10:45 a.m. & 1:30, 4:15, 7:05, 10 p.m. until she gets in with The East, whose Star Trek: Into Darkness (PG-13) ((( anarchism seems more reasoned to her Century 16: 1:05, 4:05, 7:25 p.m. In 3D 10:05 a.m., 10:25 p.m. the longer she spends in their company. Century 20: 1:50 & 7:45 p.m. In 3D 10:40 a.m. & 4:45 & 10:45 p.m. This is a form of Stockholm Syndrome, yes, but perhaps something more as she This Is The End (R) ((1/2 sees the legitimate appeal of the group’s Century 16: 10:30 a.m. & 1:20, 4:10, 7:30, 10:15 p.m. intimacy and depth of belief, and the Century 20: 11 a.m. & 12:10, 1:35, 2:45, 4:10, 5:25, 6:50, 8:05, 9:30, undeniable, unanswered crimes of the 10:40 p.m. corporate executives they target. Rated Top Hat (1935) (Not Rated) PG-13 for thematic elements, violence, disturbing images, sexual content and Stanford Theatre: Sat-Sun 5:40 & 9:25 p.m. nudity. One hour, 56 minutes. — P.C. Unfinished Song (PG-13) Aquarius Theatre: 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30 p.m. So who says you have to leave it just because White House Down (PG-13) Continued on next page you’ve gotten older? Avenidas Village can Century 16: 9:10 & 10:40 a.m. & 12:20, 1:50, 3:30, 5:05, 7:05, 8:30, help you stay in the home you love. 10:20 p.m. Fri-Sat also at 11:45 p.m. Century 20: 11:55 a.m. & 2:55, -Skip it 5:55, 9 p.m. In XD 10:30 a.m. & 1:30, 4:30, 7:35, 10:40 p.m. --Some redeeming qualities ---A good bet World War Z (PG-13) ----Outstanding Century 16: 11:15 a.m. & 2:10, 5:15, 8:15, 9:15 p.m. Fri-Sat also at 11 Attend a free open house on p.m. In 3D 10:15 a.m. & 1:15, 4:15, 6:15, 7:10, 10:10 p.m. Fri-Sat also at For show times, plot synopses, Thursday, June 27 at 2 pm. 12:01 a.m. Century 20: 10:30 a.m. & 1:15, 4, 6:45, 7:20, 9:35 p.m. In trailers and more movie RSVP to (650) 289-5405 3D 11:40 a.m. & 2:25, 5:10, 8, 10:05, 10:50 p.m. info, visit www.mv-voice.com www.avenidasvillage.org Your life, your way, in your home and click on movies.

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Continued from previous page in the dairy section. Later, an elderly watch salesmen who shoot the moon woman relies upon the kindness of her by applying for an internship at Google, FILL THE VOID -- rabbi for help in buying a stove. The rest despite their lack of knowledge about Given the socioreligiously loaded subject of “Fill the Void” — composed entirely technology. Naturally, Google accepts the matter, discussing “Fill the Void” feels of conversation after conversation about pair, overlooking that these fools qualify like tiptoeing through a minefield. To who’ll marry whom — can be terminally as college students only by a hasty enroll- hear writer-director Rama Burshtein tell dull, like some kind of purgatorial coffee ment in the online University of Phoenix. it, the film’s raison d’etre is to give voice klatsch to which outsiders have been Although Vaughn’s riffing skills remain to her ultra-Orthodox Hasidic community, mistakenly invited. Rated PG for mild in fine form, as do Wilson’s, the story providing at last an insider’s view to what thematic elements and brief smoking. makes every obvious choice. The script has been a commonly closed commu- One hour, 30 minutes. — P.C. also happily tells flagrant lies about how nity. The story is straightforward enough technological idiots could thrive in such a on its face: 18-year-old Shira (Hadas THE INTERNSHIP -- competition by learning programming in Yaron) faces pressure — mostly from Google goes Hollywood in “The Intern- less than a month, or cramming enough her mother (Irit Sheleg) — to marry the ship,” an intermittently amusing but study about Gmail in one night to man husband (Yiftach Klein) of Shira’s recently mostly strained feature-length com- a helpline the next day. The production deceased sister. The action begins in a mercial for the tech giant that reteams spent five days shooting at Google’s supermarket, where a would-be match- “Wedding Crashers” Vince Vaughn and Mountain View campus, but mostly shot maker points out a potential husband Owen Wilson. The stars play laid-off on replica sets at the Georgia Institute of Technology. It’s an effective simulacrum, and so, in a way, is the movie, which Amy Acker, seated, stars as Beatrice in “Much Ado About Nothing.” pushes a root-for-the-underdog vibe so sunny one might almost forget that 95 percent of the young interns who fear MUCH ADO STAR TREK uncertain futures will be shown the door. ABOUT NOTHING ---1/2 INTO DARKNESS --- Rated PG-13 for sexuality, some crude When you have material on the order J.J. Abrams and his screenwriting team of humor, partying and language. One hour, of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman & Damon 59 minutes. — P.C. Nothing,” the trick is, essentially, not Lindelof have a gift for 21st-century spec- to screw it up. There is no greater hell tacle and a deficit of subtlety. That, one IRON MAN 3 --- than sitting through poorly acted and must concede, is a winning combination for This ambitious third installment in the directed Shakespeare. With a low-key a big-budget actioner like “Star Trek Into “Iron Man” franchise offers (Robert) concept and a troupe of likeable per- Darkness,” and the picture’s entertainment Downey (Jr.) another chance to shine. He formers, Joss Whedon delivers a take virtues don’t end there. As seen in the previ- continues to add layers to a complex char- on “Much Ado” that’s the equivalent ous film, the iconic characters, handled with acter and infuse the often somber genre of a breezy, if disposable, Shakespeare heart and humor, remain in the good hands with comedic charm (this is a comic-book in the Park production. Whedon’s of a fine ensemble, and Abrams’ tone of movie, after all). Despite a slow start and company, composed almost entirely science-fiction sensation and sentiment has plot missteps, “Iron Man 3” soars thanks of alumni from his TV series and films, proven successful. Still, there are tradeoffs to its leading man and director Shane has a unified feel. Alexis Denisof and in the hurtling pace and general breathless Black’s man-on-wire balancing act of Amy Acker play Beatrice and Benedick, busyness of these pictures, which seek to humor and action. After helping defend the forerunners of “Cheers”’ Sam and whip the customer out of conscious thought Earth from a horde of alien invaders and Diane, and “Moonlighting”’s Dave and and into a heart-pounding experience (now nearly dying in the process (as seen in Maddie: They’re fools for love, too busy in 3D!). The approach at times seems to 2012’s “The Avengers”), Tony Stark is con- resenting each other to notice they’re demand a picture to turn on the dumb, tent tinkering in his Malibu mansion and mad about each other. The actors here in certain plot particulars. On the other sharing a bed with his girlfriend/personal show an easy chemistry, helped along hand, ethical convolutions — as acted out Public Notice for KSFH assistant Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow). by Whedon’s casually amusing staging by the arrogant but skilled James T. Kirk But he’s quickly reminded of the pitfalls of choices (like having Benedick preen for (Chris Pine), the logical Mr. Spock (Zachary being a high-profile superhero with the Beatrice while working out in a track Quinto), and a wild card (terrorist John Har- Mountain View, CA introduction of two adversaries: Aldrich suit); so too do the stars ably handle rison, played by the splendid Benedict Cum- Killian (Guy Pearce), a fellow tech genius the Bard’s third-act turn into darker berbatch) — feed into at least superficial and founder of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea territory. Rated PG-13 for some sexual- sociopolitical allegory. Sidestepping spoilers, On November 29, 2005, KSFH was granted a Mechanics); and a shadowy Osama bin ity and brief drug use. One hour, 49 I can tell you that Kirk embarks on a mission Laden-esque terrorist known as The Man- minutes. — P.C. of vengeance that forces him to reconsider license by the Federal Communications Commission darin (Ben Kingsley). The visual effects and his moral position. Is he comfortable, per action sequences are stunning, especially NOW YOU SEE ME -- the dubious orders of Starfleet Admiral to serve the public interest as a public trustee until when Tony’s Iron Man armor(s) take flight. The signature line of the new “magi- Marcus (Peter Weller), condemning a man December 1, 2013. The costuming, however, is more hit-and- cians pull heists” movie “Now You to die without a trial as part of a military miss. Rated PG-13 for intense sci-fi action/ See Me” says it all: “The closer you operation? Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action and Our license will expire on December 1, 2013. We violence and brief suggestive content. 2 look, the less you see.” It’s meant to violence. Two hours, 12 minutes. — P.C. hours, 20 minutes. — T.H. be a lesson in stepping back and tak- must file an application for renewal with the FCC ing in the big picture, but it lands as THIS IS THE END --1/2 by August 1, 2013. When filed, a copy of this MONSTERS UNIVERSITY an accurate appraisal of the movie’s Written and first-time-directed by the team ---1/2 emptiness. A mysterious figure selects of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (who application will be available for public inspection Weirdly, since its presumable core audience and brings together Vegas-y attractions previously penned “Superbad,” “The Green during our regular business hours. It contains is made up of kids, “Monsters University” J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg) and Hornet” and “Pineapple Express”), the may be the most thoughtful and, in social Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher), as well as film proceeds from the amusing premise information concerning this station’s performance terms, realistic film ever made about the two hustlers: mentalist Merritt McKin- of elite celebrities brought down to size by during the last license term commencing on college experience. I apply “realistic” flex- ney (Woody Harrelson) and small-time Judgment Day. Buddies Seth Rogen (Seth ibly, of course, because Monsters University scammer Jack Wilder (Dave Franco). Rogen) and Jay Baruchel (Jay Baruchel) get December 1, 2005. is just what it sounds like: the esteemed After a time jump, we find the motley together to hang out, go to a party hosted institution where young monsters like Mike crew headlining a giant MGM Grand by James Franco (James Franco), and run Individuals who wish to advise the FCC of facts Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and “Sulley” Sul- show under the patronage of insur- into more famous friends, including Jonah ance mogul Arthur Tressler (Michael Hill (Jonah Hill), Craig Robinson (Craig relating to our renewal application and to whether livan (John Goodman) matriculate. These BFF characters from “Monsters, Inc.” have Caine) and the eye of debunker Robinson) and Danny McBride (Danny this station has operated in the public interest yet to meet when “Monsters University” Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman). McBride). When all hellfire on earth, sink- begins. The film recounts their initial dislike, Unfortunately, the film establishes then holes and roaming demonic monsters break should file comments and petitions with the FCC teamwork under duress and eventual bond ignores an intriguing premise that the loose, the stars board up Franco’s com- by November 1, 2013. of friendship. While fairly all-around impec- “Four Horsemen” are being tested for pound and ineptly attempt to survive. Rated cable, from its sight gags to its super-fun membership in an ancient magic cult. R for crude and sexual content throughout, Further information concerning the FCC’s Randy Newman score, “Monsters Univer- Instead, the picture makes character brief graphic nudity, pervasive language, sity” most impresses with its perfection as incidental to standard-issue twists that drug use and some violence. One hour, 47 broadcast license renewal process is available at a friendship story and its breadth of consid- strain credulity. There are worse dis- minutes. — P.C. tractions to be had than “Now You See Station KSFH, (1885 Miramonte Ave., Mountain erations about the value and meaning of college, which the film acknowledges but Me,” but in a crowded summer market- View, CA 94040), or may be obtained from the most certainly does not take for granted place, don’t be surprised if “Now You NMOVIECRITICS (remember, one-time Pixar CEO Steve Jobs Don’t” right quick. Rated PG-13 for FCC, Washington, D.C. 20554. was a college dropout). Rated G. One hour, language, action and sexual content. S.T.- Susan Tavernetti, P.C. Peter Canavese, 50 minutes. — P.C. One hour, 56 minutes. — P.C. T.H.-Tyler Hanley

20 ■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ June 28, 2013 MOUNTAINVIEWVOICE NHIGHLIGHT LIVING HISTORY AT RENGSTORFF HOUSE Mountain View 19th century living will be revisited at Rengstorff House. Exhib- its include Victorian play-day activities, apricot drying, master gardening, lace tatting and wool spinning. June 30, 1-4 p.m. Free. Rengstorff House, 3070 N. (PJOHT0O Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View. [email protected] ART GALLERIES Aug. 6-8, 1-3 p.m. For the Love of Dance, 2483 za will perform at Morocco’s Restaurant. July 11, Old Middlefield Way Suite B, Mountain View. Call 5-11 p.m. Free. Morocco’s Restaurant, 873 Castro ‘Felines & Florals’ Jane W. Ferguson presents 650-861-0650. www.fortheloveofdancemv.com St., Mountain View. Call 650-968-1502. www. a collection of works in watermedia on paper and Summer’s Excellent Adventure Camp moroccosrestaurant.com canvas. She will also showcase some of her newly Inclusive program for children/teens 5-18 years Folk-blues Fingerpicking Acoustic guitarist designed “TOTE-ally-ART.” Meet Ferguson at an old with and without disabilities. The summer Mokai will perform original songs and blues by evening reception on Friday, June 21, 5-7 p.m., at camp is filled with field trips, arts and crafts, the likes of Mississippi John Hurt and Dave Van the gallery. Viewpoints Gallery closes at 3 p.m. on cooperative/non-competitive games and more. Ronk. June 29, 8-10:45 p.m. Free. Red Rock Sundays. June 3-30, Free. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 One week sessions (Monday-Friday). June Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View. www. State St., Los Altos. www.viewpointsgallery 10-July 3, $345 for Palo Alto residents, $397 mokaimusic.com ‘Gone to the Wild’ - prints by Kathryn Palo Alto non-residents, activity fee of $35. Live Jazz Music with Johnny Williams Kain An exhibition of prints by artist Kathryn Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield & Steven Gary On Morocco Restaurant’s “no Kain will be on display in the Mohr Gallery at the Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-618-3351. www.cit- corkage Tuesdays,” in July Johnny Williams and Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA). An yofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/enjoy.asp Steven Gary will also be performing, starting at opening reception will be held with the artist on TOCS: Andrzej Goscinski Andrzej Goscinski 7 p.m. July 2-30, 5-9:30 p.m. Free. Morocco’s Friday, June 21 from 6-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, gives a talk on cloud-based technologies’ impact Restaurant, 873 Castro St., Mountain View. Call June 21-July 28, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Com- called “Toward SaaS Clouds Supporting HPC 650-968-1502. www.moroccosrestaurant.com munity School of Music and Arts at Finn Center, Biology and Medicine Applications.” His talk is a 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. www. part of the Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley’s “Talks RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY arts4all.org/attend/mohrgallery.htm on Computing Systems” series. July 2, 1:30-2:30 Carol Hake Still Life Paintings “Still Life p.m. Free. Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley, NASA Insight Meditation South Bay Shaila Cath- Paintings” by Los Altos artist, Carol Hake, are on Research Park, Bldg. 23, Room #118, Mountain erine and guest teachers lead a weekly Insight display at Gallery 9. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sat- View. Call 650-335-2886. www.cmu.edu/silicon- Meditation sitting followed by a talk on Buddhist urday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. June valley/news-events/seminars/index.html teachings. Tuesdays through August 13, 7:30-9 p.m. Free (donations accepted). St. Timothy’s/ 4-29, Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos. www. Yoga & Reiki Workshop Asha Yoga Thera- Edwards Hall, 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View. gallery9losaltos.com pies hosts a yoga and reiki workshop June 29-30, Call 650-857-0904. imsb.org Tony Coluzzi Photographic Exhibition 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $275. Esprit de Core Pilates Studio, An exhibit by Bay Area artist Tony Coluzzi, “Viet- 895 Sherwood Ave., Suite 300, Los Altos. Call nam in Color & Landscapes in Black & White,” will 970-708-7115. ashayogatherapies.com SUPPORT GROUPS be on display at Gallery 9 in Los Altos from July 2 EDRC Support Group This group is designed through July 28. The exhibit includes works from CLUBS/MEETINGS to offer support and local resources to family and travels to Vietnam. A reception for the artist will friends who have a loved one suffering from an Charity-of-the-Month Knit & Crochet take place Friday, July 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. Gallery eating disorder. Groups are open/drop-in and Club Inaugural meeting of a new club dedicated hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, confidential. Held twice per month, every second to making items for charity. Participants will make noon-4 p.m. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos. and fourth Saturday of the month. June 22-28, squares to be joined into afghans for homeless www.gallery9losaltos.com 9:30-11 a.m. Free. El Camino Hospital, 2500 shelters and nursing homes. Tuesdays, April Grant Road, Conference Room A, Mountain View. 9-Sept. 10, 3-5 p.m. Free. Los Altos Library pro- CLASSES/WORKSHOPS Call 408-356-1212. www.edrcsv.org gram room, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. ‘Learn to Square Dance’ Classes are held Call 650-948-7683. sccl.org MARK KITAOKA Food Addicts in Recovery Weekly meeting by the “Bows & Beaus Square-Dance Club” on ‘WILD WITH HAPPY’ on Sunday evenings. Open to all who want to Mondays at 7:30 p.m. First class free; $5 per TheatreWorks presents a new play, “Wild With Happy,” by award-winning play- stop eating addictively. 7-8:30 p.m. St. Marks COMMUNITY EVENTS Church, 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. www. class thereafter. Loyola School, 770 Berry Ave., wright Colman Domingo. Domingo also stars in this comedy, in which a struggling Los Altos. Summer Outdoor Movie Night Series foodaddicts.org black actor rejects normal rituals of grief and finds himself on a rapturous road trip ‘Terrible Adult Chamber Orchestra’ The city of Mountain View is hosting a series of Silicon Valley Awake Sleep Support A friendly monthly gathering for musicians of outdoor movie screenings this summer. Popcorn with his mother’s ashes. June 5 through 30, 8 p.m. $23-$73. Mountain View Center Group Priscilla Sarinas, a Palo Alto Medical all instruments and all levels of skill to play and light refreshments will be served. All movies for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. www.theatreworks.org Foundation doctor, will talk about sleep apnea symphony orchestra music together for fun, no begin at 8:30 p.m. or when dark enough outside. and answer questions regarding diagnosis and performance and no pressure. Music provided, Please bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. treatment. The event will also feature a vendor The series is co-sponsored by the City of Mountain for new CPAP Respironics equipment. July 2, members bring instrument, stand, appetizers to free classes at Jacki’s Aerobic Dancing in Moun- View Senior Center is hosting its 24th Annual View Recreation Division and Youth Advisory 7-8:15 p.m. Free. PAMF Mountain View, 701 East share and good humor. Register through web- tain View. The studio offers core work, strength Summer Picnic. A ticket will get attendees lunch Committee. Movie Night schedule: Friday, July 12 El Camino Real, 3rd floor conference room, A/B, site. Sundays, Jan. 27-June 30, 2-5 p.m. $10/ training and aerobic routines as well as childcare (vegetarian option is available) and a raffle ticket. at Cuesta Park - “Madagascar 3” Friday, July 19 at Mountain View. Call 650-934-7380. www.pamf. session or $25/three sessions. Los Altos Com- during the classes. Classes meet every Monday, Picnic games for fun or to win raffle tickets. July 2, Sylvan Park - “Antz” Friday, July 26 at Eagle Park org/healtheducation/supportgroups/ munity Center, 97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos. Call Wednesday and Friday from 9-10 a.m. Free. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $4 advance; $6 day of picnic. 650-793-2218. www.tacosv.com - “Wreck it Ralph” Friday, August 2 at Stevenson Park - “Shrek” Friday, August 9 at Whisman Park Mountain View Masonic Lodge, 890 Church St., Rengstorff Park BBQ area, 266 Escuela Ave., Foothill College July-Start Summer - “Dr. Suess’ The Lorax” Friday, August 16 at Reng- Mountain View. Call 650-941-1002. Mountain View. Call 650-903-6330. TALKS/AUTHORS Session Registration Foothill College’s storff Park - “Hotel Translyvania” Free. Mountain Jazz/Acro/Modern Dance Camp Dancers Picture Book Story Time Story Time at Lin- Intel’s Justin Rattner Justin Rattner is a “July-Start” summer session runs July 1-Aug. 11. View. Call 650-903-6410. www.mountainview. ages 9-17 focus on technique and improving their den Tree, every Friday and Saturday from 11-11:30 corporate vice president and the chief technol- Register online through June 30 at www.foothill. gov/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_pro- stretching while learning new combinations. July a.m., is ideal for preschoolers, kindergartners or ogy officer (CTO) of Intel Corporation. He directs edu. Online and on-campus classes are available. grams_and_services/community_events/sum- 8-12, 1-3 p.m. $135. For the Love of Dance, 2483 any children ages three to six. Titles are selected Intel’s global research efforts and is also respon- Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos mer_outdoor_movie_night_series.asp Old Middlefield Way Suite B, Mountain View. Call from both classic favorites and new books. See sible for funding academic research worldwide. Hills. Call 650-949-7325. www.foothill.fhda.edu/ 650-861-0650. www.fortheloveofdancemv.com website for weekly themes. May 3-July 6, Free. John Markoff will lead a conversation with Rattner reg/summer13.php DANCE Musical Theater Dance Camp Dancers Linden Tree Books, 265 State St., Los Altos. Call at the Computer History Museum. Register online. KMVT Youth Summer Camps KMVT Com- ages 9-17 have a week to work on musical- 650-949-3390. www.lindentreebooks.com July 10, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Computer History ‘Roll Up The Rug’ The MVLA Adult School is munity Television in Mountain View offers studio theater techniques: dancing, singing and audition- Summer Concert Series Linden Tree Books Museum, 1401 N Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. offering a five-week summer social dance class production and claymation camps for middle preparation. July 29-Aug. 2, 1-3 p.m. $135. For hosts their summer concert series, featuring www.computerhistory.org/events that includes swing, salsa, mambo, merengue school students ages 10-14. Camps are one week the Love of Dance, 2483 Old Middlefield Way special guests on Wednesday mornings. Attend- Sahar Delijani at Books Inc. Sahar Deli- and nightclub two-step. Singles and couples long and held every winter break, spring break Suite B, Mountain View. Call 650-861-0650. ing families can donate new books, which will be jani shares “Children of the Jacaranda Tree,” a welcome. Class instructors are Ellen Murray and and summer. Runs through August 16, 10 a.m.-4 www.fortheloveofdancemv.com given to Reading Partners, a local literacy organi- novel that follows three generations of men and Gene Esswein. The sign-up deadline is June 13. p.m. $325. KMVT Community Television, 1400 zation. June 19-August 14, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. women in post-revolutionary Iran. July 10, 7 Mondays, June 17-July 15, 7:30-9 p.m. $35/per- Social Ballroom Dancing June 28th Friday Terra Bella Ave., Suite M, Mountain View. Call Linden Tree Books, 265 State St., Los Altos. Call p.m. Free. Books Inc., 301 Castro St., Mountain son. Mountain View Recreation, 201 S. Rengstorff Night Dance lessons feature beginning and 650-968-1540. www.kmvt15.org/workshops/ 650-949-3390. www.lindentreebooks.com View. Call 650-428-1234. www.booksinc.net/ Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-940-1333. www. intermediate nightclub two step beginning at 8 youth.htmlwww.kmvt event/2013/07/19/month/all/all/1 mvlaae.net p.m., followed by general dancing from 9 p.m. to Life Drawing Open Studio In these ongo- midnight. No experience or partner necessary; Sara Gran at Books Inc. Author Sara Gran Belly Dancing and World Music Night A HEALTH ing, year-round drop-in classes, participants can dressy casual attire is preferred. Cover includes shares her sequel, “Claire DeWitt and the Bohe- belly dancer, Etain, will perform at 8:30 p.m. as Free Total Control Pelvic Health Class draw from live models. No formal instruction, refreshments. June 28, 8 p.m.-midnight. $9. Cub- mian Highway,” a mystery set in San Francisco. part of Morocco’s “World Music Night.” Satur- Introductory Session Classes that combine work with other students and artists. Bring berley Community Center Pavilion, 4000 Middle- July 8, 7 p.m. Free. Books Inc., 74 Town & Country days, June 1-29, 5 p.m.-midnight. Free. Morocco’s education and gentle exercise, taught by El own supplies. Option to purchase punch card field Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-395-8847. www. Village, Palo Alto. Call 650-321-0600. www. Restaurant, 873 Castro St., Mountain View. Call Camino Hospital therapists who have undergone for 10 sessions. Mondays are Short/Med Pose; FridayatthePav.com booksinc.net/event/2013/07/19/month/all/all/1 Wednesdays, Long Pose. See website for more 650-968-1502. www.moroccosrestaurant.com specialized training, can help strengthen muscles Technology and Society Committee info. Running until December 30, Mondays and Circus Dance Camp, ages 3-5 At each to achieve a strong pelvic core, flatter abs and Luncheon Forum Al Globus, a senior research Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. $7 per session/$60 for themed mini-camp dancers will have a dance EXHIBITS improved bladder control. Call to register; space engineer for Human Factors Research and Tech- 10 sessions. Community School of Music and class with a professional teacher, do a craft, play Ry Smith Los Altos Hills-sponsored art exhibit is limited. Sessions will be held May 22, June 26, nology at San Jose State University at the NASA Arts at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, games and listen to stories, as well as have a of paintings by Ry Smith, a designer of high-tech July 24, August 28, September 25 and December Ames Research Center, describes what a mission Mountain View. www.arts4all.org/study/on- snack. (Another session is scheduled for kids ages products. Exhibit runs through Aug. 28. Free. Los 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. El Camino Hospital Park to capture and relocate a 500-ton asteroid for site/lifedrawing.htm 6-8 from July 16-July 18, 1-3 p.m.) July 16-18, Altos Hills town hall, 26379 Fremont Road , Los Pavilion Second Floor, 2400 Grant Road , Moun- analysis in the 2025 timeframe might entail. July 10 a.m.-noon. $85. For the Love of Dance, 2483 Altos Hills. 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4 bedrooms Home: 3,038 sq ft 3-1/2 baths Listed for $2,535,000 Lot: 9,990 sq ft

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1110 Nilda Avenue, Mountain View Expanded & Remodeled with Chef’s Kitchen! 3 Bdrm/2 Bath r 3 bedrooms, 2 baths r Hardwood floors, double-pane windows, 1500+ SF glass doors r Expanded, open floor plan joining living Offered at room, dining room, and kitchen r Located in the desirable Cuesta Park $1,195,000 r Chef’s made-to-order kitchen with gas Neighborhood with parks and award-winning schools. Near shopping, commute Please call for range, large island and much more! more information routes, and Downtown’s, library, r Expanded master suite with spacious Performing Arts Center, restaurants, bath and walk-all-the-way-in closet and train stations r Attractive, very private backyard with deck

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SUNNYVALE Sat/Sun 1 - 4 $775,000 SUNNYVALE Sat/Sun 1 - 4 $998,500 SAN JOSE Sun 2 - 4 $1,148,000 969 La Mesa Ter #E 3 BR 3 BA Fabulous townhome ~1975 sf. 729 Chopin Dr 4 BR 3 BA The location of this fabulous home is one 10600 Story Ln 4 BR 2.5 BA Spanish villa w/classic Old World charm. 3BR/3BA + bonus room. Remodeled kit, AC, patio & 2-car garage. of the jewels of Sunnyvale. 1.41ac w/amazing views. Great for entertaining! Shilpa Merchant BRE #01112533 650.941.7040 Enis Hall BRE #00560902 650.941.7040 Greg Stange BRE #01418178 650.325.6161

PALO ALTO Sun 2 - 4 $1,649,000 PALO ALTO Sat/Sun 1:30 - 5 $2,498,000 PALO ALTO Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $1,200,000 4317 Silva Av 3 BR 2 BA Spacious hm w/office. 2 car garage. 11,000sf 3206 Waverley St 5 BR 3 BA Custom built in 2008 with 5 bedrooms, 1527 Castilleja Av 2 BR 1 BA Spanish style w/sep dining, LR w/ lot. Convenient location. Excellent LA schls! living space ~2,425sf. in Midtown Palo Alto. beamed ceilings, near Stanford, Paly & CA Ave. shopping. DiPali Shah BRE #01249165 650.325.6161 Judy Shen BRE #01272874 650.328.5211 Alan Loveless BRE #00444835 650.325.6161

MOUNTAIN VIEW Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $1,195,000 LOS ALTOS Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $1,498,000 LOS ALTOS Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $2,888,000 1110 Nilda Ave 3 BR 2 BA Chef’s made to order “Wow!” kitchen, 178 Santa Rita Ct 3 BR 2 BA Inviting & well-located home, private 1009 Eastwood Ave 4 BR 3.5 BA Exceptional rebuilt home is sleek, expanded master suite, very private back yd, and more yard, patio, porch, arbor deck, Los Altos schools! refined, & gorgeous. Gourmet kit w/huge island & more! Nancy Adele Stuhr BRE #00963170 650.941.7040 Susan Selkirk BRE #01071564 650.325.6161 Jo Buchanan & Stuart Bowen BRE #00468827/01412745 650.941.7040

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CUPERTINO Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $1,298,000 PALO ALTO/COLLEGE Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $2,175,000 PALO ALTO/BARRON PARK Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $1,850,000 1145 Hollyhead Ln 3 BR 2 BA Welcome to this Single Level Home 2031 Park Bl 4 BR 3 BA Lg family rm, hrdwd flrs, Ground flr BR & full 3540 La Mata Wy 4 BR 2.5 BA Great cul-de-sac location in Barron w/open floor plan, remodeled Kitchen & spacious FR. bath, new carpet upstairs, near Peers Park. Park location. Den, family rm & 2 car garage. Lrg lot. Eppie Lum BRE #01333261 650.941.7040 Doris Messina BRE #01385521 650.325.6161 Nancy Goldcamp BRE #00787851 650.325.6161

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