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Page 2 • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis Arts commissioner mired in controversy — again Official complains that Gerald Brett takes matters in own hands by Bill D’Agostino eign artists visiting the city. But fol- versy and said he will probably not outrè public art collection, enlisted a sent to the city. his month, Korean artist Kang lowing a behind-the-scenes flap in- reapply for the commission when his Korean company, Samsung, to spon- City officials say that exchange Hong Seok is visiting Palo volving the artist’s payment, Public term expires next year. sor the artist and pay the needed never happened. T Alto to create public artwork Art Commission Chair Gerald Brett The complex tale leading to the $10,000. “They are very firm that they were involving bright silkworms and torn said he would cease shepherding latest bitter words began last year But controversy arose in April not consulted on this and they would pages of Korean phone books. similar future projects involving when the commission approved when a Samsung representative have not authorized it,” Assistant It had been hoped Kang’s trip, German and Taiwanese artists. Kang’s project with the requirement asked Brett where the first $5,000 City Manager Emily Harrison said. which will culminate on July 1 with “I’m not going to allow this to that outside funding be found for it. check should be sent. Brett insists However, Brett sent an email to the the artwork’s unveiling in City Hall, happen again and it’s a shame,” said Brett, the celebrated mover and he asked city staff for advice, and Weekly dated April 15 where arts would be the first in a series of for- Brett, who is no stranger to contro- shaker behind much of the city’s staff responded saying it should be (continued on page 7)

COMMUNITY Curtains for joint performing arts center Vision a victim of economy, officials say by Jocelyn Dong he city of Palo Alto isn’t going to have Stanford University’s T partnership in building a snazzy new performing arts center; the school has apparently decided to go it alone. Last week, Stanford President John Hennessy told the Faculty Sen- ate the university will launch a new multidisciplinary arts initiative, which includes plans for a state-of- the-art performance space. But, as reported in the Stanford Report newspaper, Hennessy said the challenges of making the center a joint venture with Palo Alto “probably exceed the benefits.” A shared facility was initially dis- Norbert von der GroebenNorbert cussed in 1999, when Gary Fazzino was mayor. The city and university funded a study to assess the potential. Randy Adams, managing director of TheatreWorks, took part in the survey group. He recalled this week that when the study concluded, three Lightheaded facilities were proposed: two on the Greg Rebollo with Stanford Facilities Operations repairs a street light on Serra near the fire station on Thursday. There are 1,100 street lights on the Stanford campus and one across El Stanford University campus. Camino Real from the Stanford Shopping Center — within Palo Alto borders, but on Stanford land. Potential scheduling conflicts led SCHOOLS buy and install lights on Gunn’s Hal to the decision to split the facilities. Daner Track and Sports Field in time But the study now appears to have for this fall’s season. They have al- been the final act of the joint plan- ready raised about $80,000, mostly ning. Night lights for Gunn students? from a few major donors and some “We have not been contacted (by small contributions. It would cost an Stanford) about a decision to move Parents try to raise money to bring stadium lighting to football and track field estimated $250,000 to install the forward. There has been no discus- by Alexandria Rocha lights blazing down, there was only kids, parents and alumni enjoyed lights. sion since late 2000. They haven’t ast fall, Cindy Ziebelman one thing that could have made the it,” she said. “Once people at Gunn saw how come to me and said they were mov- watched her teenage son play night sweeter — if it was a home The group of parents, also mem- beneficial the lights could be at the ing forward (alone),” said Palo Alto L football under the new stadium game. Ziebelman’s son and his team- bers of Gunn’s sports boosters, were school community, there were some City Manager Frank Benest. lights at Palo Alto High School’s mates go to Gunn High School. inspired to take on a hefty project of donors who said, ‘Yes, this is some- Although the idea had been ap- Hod Ray Field. “We just saw for ourselves what their own. Their plan is to raise thing we’d like to do,’” said Mandy proached with enthusiasm, there was With the crowd cheering and the a great event it was; how much the $170,000 in the next six weeks to (continued on page 5) (continued on page 5) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Page 3 The Fireplace Element a full service fireplace store 703 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94302 (650) 326-8210 PUBLISHER 650.938.2000 William S. Johnson EDITORIAL ReaderWireReader comments via e-mail, voice mail and U.S. mail Jay Thorwaldson, Editor Marc Burkhardt, Managing Editor • Mantels Jennifer Aquino, Associate Editor Digital dollars Retirement party • Outdoor Fireplaces Allen Clapp, Carol Blitzer, Assistant Editors Two thousand autos filled with hap- In a time of strained city budgets, Keith Peters, Sports Editor py birdwatchers, duck feeders, which promise to be tight for the • Accessories Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor • Limestone BBQ Islands Robyn Israel, Arts & Entertainment Editor strollers, moon watchers, photogra- foreseeable future in part due to de- • Design Don Kazak, Jocelyn Dong, Senior Staff Writers phers, picnickers, wind surfers, fami- fined benefit giveaways and high Bill D’Agostino, Alexandria Rocha, Staff Writers lies and seniors entering our nature salaries bequeathed by City Manag- • Installation Norbert von der Groeben, Chief Photographer Nicholas Wright, Staff Photographer preserves at a proposed $5 an auto er Frank Benest to more than 1,000 Tomomi Tsuda, Photo Intern equals $10,000 equals one Digital city employees, the City Council has Tyler Hanley, Assistant to the Editor Egg. given another gratuity — worth & Online Editor Mary Carlstead about $700,000 — for Benest. Sue Dremann, Staff Writer, Special Sections Jeanne Aufmuth, Dale Benson, Lynn Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto The gift was conferred with a 5-3 Comeskey, Tim Goode, Jim Shelby, vote, with Council members Judy Jill Slater, Susan Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, Kleinberg, Hilary Freeman and 1970 w. el camino, MV Contributors Allergies and the enemy Daniel Grujic, Carol Palinkas, Editorial Interns Now that the Palo Alto City Council LaDoris Cordell voting on the side of DESIGN has decided to ban gas-powered leaf reason. Carol Hubenthal, Design Director blowers perhaps they will move on to Two important things about this Judith Alderman, Assistant Design Director gift were not emphasized. First, the Diane Haas, Lynda Lumish, Sue Peck, Senior the real problems of tree- and vegeta- (SJFG4VQQPSU Designers; tion-based air pollution. $900,000 tax-free loan that was ex- Dana James, Scott Peterson, Designers Many of the trees and plants on our tended for an extra 12 years is Sarah McAleer, Design Intern worth, at 5.5 percent per annum, PRODUCTION streets planted over the past hundred GPS Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager years are major contributors to pollen about $50,000 per year. Focusing Dorothy Hassett, Joan Sloss, Sales & Production and other irritants in our unique Cali- on the question of whether or not to Coordinators fornia near-desert weather. Our spring pay Benest’s $10,000 in taxes each $IJMESFO"EVMUT ADVERTISING year was an act of misdirection, fa- Michael Howard, Advertising Manager and summer winds move pollen and Cathy Norfleet, Display Advertising Sales Assistant dust around in huge bursts of allergy- miliar to all conjurers: “Look, we’re 1FFS4VQQPSU(SPVQT Michelle Bayer, Jasbir Gill, Colette Jensen, inducing irritants and scatter seeds only proposing giving him $10,000 *GZPVBSFNPVSOJOH Display Advertising Sales each year.” Kathryn Brottem, Real Estate Advertising Sales from the liquid ambers to trip up the BEFBUICZ GPSBEVMUT UFFOT BOE Joan Merritt, Real Estate Advertising Asst. unwary. The gift is really $60,000 per year tBDDJEFOU Linda Franks, Classified Advertising Manager Allergies are not something one for 12 years. Do the math. It sets a DIJMESFO Justin Davisson, Ana Gonzalez, has; one acquires them from continu- precedent of largesse for the next tTVEEFOEFBUI Evie Marquez, Irene Schwartz, Classified Advertising Sales ing exposure to the irritants. city manager to embellish. tJMMOFTT tHSJFWJOHUIFEFBUIPGB Blanca Yoc, Classified Administrative Assistant Which do you suppose contributes Second, perks are given to attract ONLINE SERVICES more to allergies: our gas-powered and retain valued employees. In this tTVJDJEF Lisa Van Dusen, Director of Palo Alto Online leaf blowers, which require us to go in case, the $60,000-per-year gift QBSUOFS TQPVTFPS Shannon White, Assistant to Webmaster tIPNJDJEF the house for a few minutes and shut helps Benest retire early. QBSFOU BUSINESS tESVHPWFSEPTF Iryna Buynytska, Business Manager the doors and windows, or our 20- to Thanks to the five generous tHSJFWJOHUIFEFBUIPGB Miriam Quehl, Manager of Payroll & Benefits 40-mph winds kicking around pollen spenders on the council, we Palo t"*%4 Claire McGibeny, AR Supervisor from our large numbers of sycamores Alto taxpayers will be taking care of Paula Mulugeta, Senior Accountant Benest’s housing expenses for the DIJMEPSTJCMJOH Sivanthy Siva, Business Associate and similar allergy-inducing trees for Tina Karabats, Cathy Stringari, Doris Taylor, hours on end? next 12 years, regardless of Business Associates To paraphrase a famous Walt Kelly whether he’s doing anything for us. 0VSHSPVQTPõFSBTBGFBOETVQQPSUJWFFOWJSPO ADMINISTRATION “Pogo” cartoon, we have met the ene- This new perk is a huge going away Amy Renalds, Assistant to the Publisher & present. 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In each case, the eye care professional can provide low-vision aids that help maxi- Arts Center “There was never anything I know Performing Arts and smaller works CCAREARE mize remaining vision. (continued from page 3) of that was a firm agreement. It was at Palo Alto’s Lucie Stern Commu- There are a number of optical devices that can talk. We never reached a point where nity Center. help people with low vision. For example, miniature there was a document where we “It doesn’t feel like the performing NNEWSEWS telescopes can be mounted on glasses, or small mag- nifying lenses can be incorporated into eyeglasses. never an illusion that it would have agreed to proceed,” he said. arts are a huge priority in Palo Alto. Continuing optical advances help increase the likeli- been built immediately, Adams said. He cited the Mayfield deal as an There’s not the same commitment to Presented by hood that you can enjoy clear vision throughout your “This was all conversation. ... Peo- example of the city successfully ne- the arts as in the past,” Adams said. Mark Schmidt life. When you visit MENLO OPTICAL, we like to ask ple knew it wasn’t going to happen gotiating with the university. “It’s not “Nobody’s against the arts, but the Licensed Optician questions about your lifestyle, your likes and dislikes, for awhile. There were a lot of other dollars are tight.” and how you will normally wear your glasses. Then, LOW VISION we can show you a wide range of frames and make things that were on their plate,” he In addition to building a perform- lifestyle recommendations based on your facial added, including the recently com- “It doesn’t feel like ance center, the university’s arts ini- The term “low vision”refers to partial sight or appearance. Call us at 322-3900, or visit us at 1166 pleted town-gown Mayfield Devel- tiative will be aimed at establishing a vision impairment that is not fully correctable with University Drive, on the corner of Oak Grove Avenue surgery, pharmaceuticals, or corrective lenses. Low opment Agreement that will bring the performing arts Stanford Institute for Creativity and and University Drive. vision can range from moderate vision impairment P.S. People with glaucoma can lose peripheral soccer fields and housing to the city. are a huge priority the Arts, to link together existing arts (tunnel vision or blind spots) to “legal blindness”to vision. The economic downturn takes part and interdisciplinary programs. Offi- near total blindness. Causes range from eye injury to Mark Schmidt is an American Board of Opticianry of the blame for bringing down the in Palo Alto. There’s cials emphasized that the project is in disease and heredity. Sometimes, low vision involves a lack of acuity,meaning images do not come in to and National Contact Lens Examiners Certified curtains on the performing arts proj- not the same its infancy and likely wouldn’t be focus. In other cases, low vision involves the relative Optician licensed by the Medical Board of California. ect, according to Councilmember Vic commitment to the launched for at least a year. inability to distinguish colors, discern contrast, or He can be easily reached at Menlo Optical, Ojakian, one of two council liaisons Hennessy told the Faculty Senate determine spatial relationships. Vision can be hazy 1166 University Drive, Menlo Park. 650-322-3900 to Stanford. arts as in the past.” that a new performing arts center Now, he said, “we have more — Randy Adams would “likely cost more than a foot- pressing needs and more immediate ball stadium.” Recently announced needs,” such as an inadequate police renovations to the Stanford Stadium station, short-staffed libraries and a like we’re inexperienced at this.” are pegged at $85 million. broken storm-drain system. A serious A lack of space has hampered both Adams said he wasn’t sure that the upgrade of the city’s Lucie Stern the city and university for years. idea for a new Palo Alto performing Theatre is not even in the city’s cap- Some artists have reportedly declined arts center is entirely dead. His ital improvement plans for the next to perform at Stanford because its fa- award-winning, 35-year-old theater five years. cilities are inadequate. Likewise, company still hopes to build a per- He defended those who champi- Palo Alto’s spaces are stretched thin. manent home for itself somewhere oned the idea of a new theatre com- “Space has been a challenge for on the Peninsula. ■ plex, even if it won’t materialize now. years. Part of the reason we perform Senior Staff Writer Don Kazak con- “Let us dream,” he said. elsewhere is there isn’t enough room tributed to this report. Jocelyn Dong Ojakian downplayed Stanford’s in Palo Alto,” said Adams, whose can be reached at jdong@paweek- apparent decision not to partner with group produces its larger shows at ly.com. the city. the Mountain View Center for the

Gunn lights “We are concerned that our basic Another Castilleja Avenue resi- (continued from page 3) worries about excessive noise late dent, Maryellen Johnson, said there at night in a residential neighbor- were some problems with game Lowell, vice president of the district’s hood are being ignored,” Sadrozin- goers taking all the parking on her Board of Education. ski said at the meeting. street, but overall it was fairly un- In anticipation of a successful To ease residents’ concerns and eventful. campaign, the school board briefly gather feedback, the district held “The lights, the games, it didn’t discussed the project at its meet- two community meetings through- really affect us at all. It was actu- ing this week and will likely ac- out the year. Problems emerged ally enjoyable hearing the kids cept the group’s $250,000 on July with traffic congestion, noise, play,” she said. 28. All private donations more than games ending late and one serious That’s how school officials see $50,000 require board approval. flaw with the misdirection of a it too. And they have proof the This is all contingent on whether light, which spilled over into a lights have boosted school spirit. the group can raise the funds. neighborhood. (It has since been For one, attendance of the 2004- “We’re very optimistic that peo- redirected onto the field, but the ’05 season spiked to 4,331 from ple will step up once they hear the just 955 the year before. Those ad- reason we’re doing this. It’s to ditional ticket sales generated build some school spirit and to pull “At all the away $17,000 for the school. the community together,” Ziebel- As the school board and Gunn man said. games that had parents move forward on their proj- However, some might say this lights it was just ect, they’re taking lessons from could be a classic case of keeping Paly’s experience. A major differ- up with the Joneses. Many area dis- easier to get excited ence will be the community input. tricts require their high schools to or hyped up for the One community meeting has al- share football fields equipped with game. It gets more ready been held, and another is lights. That type of arrangement scheduled for next week. wasn’t going to work in Palo Alto. people to come out “My attitude on this is heavily “Gunn didn’t want to play at for the team and influenced by what neighbors say,” Paly,” Lowell said. “That’s their Lowell said. main arch- rival.” increases our drive.” The other change will be the This time last year, neither high —Bryan Ziebelman careful installation of the lights, so school had any plans to install sta- none are misdirected off the field dium quality lights on the football and into a nearby neighborhood. fields. Both played their games in Board members made it clear dur- the afternoon daylight. That ing this week’s discussion that the changed when a few major donors light spillover cannot be eliminat- lights should be double checked — one being the Paly quarter- ed.) before they’re permanently in- back’s mom — stepped forward A year later, Paly is prepared to stalled. The lights at Gunn will be with more than $215,000 to fund host another five football games, more difficult and expensive to in- four 80-foot lighting structures. two soccer games and one track stall than Paly’s because of foun- The project happened fast and meet — at night — in the ‘05-’06 dation and soil issues. left little time for neighborhood in- school year. As far as the football team is con- put. Most people were enthusiastic, A recent remark from one resi- cerned, some players said the lights saying the lights would boost dent on nearby Castilleja Avenue bring them closer together. school spirit and allow working reflects a still uncertain attitude “At all the away games that had parents to attend their kids’ games. among neighbors surrounding lights it was just easier to get excited However, one resident, Hartmut Paly. or hyped up for the game,” said Sadrozinski, who lives on “I’m not ready to comment. I’m Ziebelman’s son, Bryan. “It gets more Churchill Avenue, spoke against still deciding how I feel about it,” people to come out for the team and the lights at the board meeting at she said, requesting to remain increases our drive.” ■ which they were approved. anonymous. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Page 5 Upfront News Digest Council won’t talk about term limits An evenly split Palo Alto City Council decided not to revisit the two- term limit on councilmembers Monday. Mayor Jim Burch and Councilmembers Yoriko Kishimoto and Vic Ojakian had proposed in a colleagues’ memo that the topic of extending the limit to three terms be put on a future agenda for discussion. The trio said that term limits “may deprive our city of a continuity and depth of experience valuable in running this complex and vital organization during difficult and demanding times.” Palo Alto residents voted the current limit into place in 1991. Amend- ing the city’s charter would require another vote, and Burch was hop- ing to put it on November’s ballot. Due to term limits, Ojakian and Councilmember Dena Mossar are ineligible to run again this fall. Three other seats are up for grabs. Founded in 1983, we are Councilmember LaDoris Cordell urged the council not to consider experts in the field of elder law the term-limit issue without two other governance questions: reducing and estate planning.We have the size of the nine-member council and directly electing a mayor. They given peace of mind to thou- are all “interrelated,” she noted. sands of individuals. Councilmember Bern Beecham also opposed the idea, saying that there didn’t appear to be a public outcry for the change. Without pop- DON’T DELAY ular support, an amendment would be difficult to pass, he noted. Vice Mayor Judy Kleinberg also considered extending the limit a bad 650.493.8070 notion. “There’s a lot to be said for fresh ideas. 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Page 6 • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Upfront Ì iÊ>iÜ]Ê>V>ÀLÊÓääÈ >`>iÊ-Þ>«Ãi Commission Along with that positive reputa- ÃÊÊÃÌVÊÜÊ>ÌÊ i½Ãt (continued from page 3) tion, though, Brett has also increas- ingly attracted a harsh spotlight. Last year, Brett blamed former director Linda Craighead advised Palo Alto Arts and Culture Director Brett to have Samsung sent to the Leon Kaplan for the destruction of city. the first incarnation of Digital DNA, Samsung then sent the check to an egg-shaped artwork recently in- the city in May; at first city officials stalled in Lytton Plaza. Brett argued didn’t think it would be a problem. Kaplan was delaying the project be- Upon further research, however, ad- cause he favored a second, private ÕÃ}Ê>`>ÞÊVvÀÌÊÊ ministrators learned that due to com- plan for the plaza. Kaplan called him ÜÌ ÊÀ>Vi`>ÞÊ«iÀvÀ>Vi°Ê plex tax laws involving foreign na- paranoid. The artwork was destroyed iVÌÊÜÌ ÊÌÊ>ÌÊ i½ÃÊ iÃ° tionals, the artist would have lost 30 in a warehouse fire. percent of the funds if it went Later in the year, Kaplan shot i½ÃÊ iÃÊÊ through the city. Officials decided back, accusing Brett and other com- vÊ*>ÊÌ to return the funds to Samsung. missioners of being too cozy with Èxä®ÊnxnÇÇää When Brett learned that was hap- artist Marta Thoma, whose latest Îää£Ê Ê >Ê,i>Ê pening, he asked Harrison and City work is being installed in Bowden Council members for help via e- Park. ÜÜÜ° iÃ iÃ°V mail. And earlier this year, a city attor- “All the goodwill generated from ney chided the commission for let- this event is in jeopardy,” he wrote ting other groups who donate mon- on June 9. “It’s turned into a huge ey have an equal say in the commis- # embarrassment.” sion’s votes, a practice Brett de- # Community Services Director fended by saying he felt a “dual loy- JULY CELEBRATION WITH # Richard James sent an e-mail to Har- alty.” rison later that day complaining that Like in the past, the newest hulla- # Brett “has once again, taken city baloo baffles Brett, who agreed to # process into his own hands.” pay Kang from his own pocket until # In an interview, James insisted Samsung’s money can be sent di- # Brett moved too fast for the proper rectly to the artist. # BIG BAD city process, getting ahead of city “I don’t know what line I over- # administrators. But James also po- stepped,” Brett said. “To me, it’s just # VOODOO DADDY litely attributed the disagreement to a very disheartening, demoralizing # Brett’s passion for his volunteer post. experience.”■ 3 # ## “He has, in a way, guided much of Staff Writer Bill D’Agostino can 2005 AND FIREWORKS what Palo Alto has in public art,” be e-mailed at bdagostino@paweek- James said. ly.com. The Public Agenda Palo Alto City Council ... The council will discuss the city’s 2005- 06 budget, including proposals for 16 layoffs, a controversial new $5 fee for Foothills Park and Arastradero Preserve, increased utility rates and other fee increases and cuts in city services. The meeting will be Sunday, July 3, 2005 at 7:30 pm held at 6:45 p.m. Monday, June 20 inside the City Council Chambers Gates open at 5:30 pm of City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). Frost Amphitheater, Stanford University Palo Alto Historic Resources Board ... The board will discuss the proposed expansion of an historic 1897 home at 334 Lincoln Ave., Jump and jive to the swinging sounds of new signage for the planned Mayfield soccer fields, and the status Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Stanford Lively Arts’ of the former Caffe Verona site at 238 Hamilton Ave. The meeting will be held starting at 8 a.m., Thursday, June 23 inside the City annual pre-Independence Day celebration Council Chambers of City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). outdoors in beautiful Frost Amphitheater. This sizzling, Grammy-nominated swing band grooves with a brassy, high-energy sound that melds jive rhythms of the 1940s with influences of rock and Correction New Orleans jazz. A spectacular display of fire- In the June 8 Our Town column, Denise Johnson was identified as a Stan- works follows the lively music. Bring the whole ford University assistant professor of medicine. She is an associate professor. To request a clarification or correction, call Marc Burkhardt, managing editor, family and come early to picnic. $38 [LAWN OR CHAIR SEATING] at (650) 326-8210, or write to P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto 94302. (The concert will be performed, rain or shine; fireworks dependent upon weather conditions.)

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Page 8 • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment A weekly guide to music, theater, art, movies and more, edited by Robyn Israel

Kalapalo shaman’s or chief’s stool, designed with a two-headed bird effigy. Painted designs represent a mythical aquatic creature. This Kayapó- The spirits become part of Txukahamãe dor- the shaman as he sits on sal headdress, the stool. worn by married women without children during name-giving ceremonies, represents the tribe’s immediate universe: the village, its people The arts are divided by gender; women and the are the sole creators of pottery, the clay surrounding coming from the earth, and associated forest. with women. This vessel is used by the Shipibo-Conibo tribe for storage and fer- mentation of masato, a local brew con- sumed during various ceremonies. Deco- rative motifs are Incan, revered as gods.

Stanford art exhibit by Sue Dremann spotlights An elaborate cultural feather tunic is t’s rare for an art museum to engage in dis- composed of course about the environment. connections thousands of tiny But the new “Vanishing Worlds: Art and Rit- feathers, worn by to nature, young men dur- I ual in Amazonia” exhibit at Stanford’s Cantor ing initiation into Arts Center invites viewers to engage in deeper di- questions the Mayna, a Ji- alogues about human connectedness to the envi- varoan tribe (for- nature of art merly known for ronment — and what art is. shrinking the “Vanishing Worlds” is an opportunity to see some heads of ene- of the rarest pieces of tribal Amazonian art in exis- mies). At the cen- tence, created by 25 tribes threatened with extinction ter is a toucan head and bill, — due partially to the destruction of their habitat by framed by a Western exploitation. spread of wings. Many of the works were collected in Amazon forests, where they were discarded after one-time use in rituals. Colorful feather headdresses, feather tunics, pottery and ritual objects immerse the visi- tor in a spiritual world, where the primal forces of anima and animus reign supreme. (continued on next page)

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Page 12 • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment The San Francisco elegance nitely blown away!” Warren said. without the drive. Down Beat Magazine was so impressed with the Voted most excellent Italian Restaurant in Silicon Valley. recording that they presented Baskin with first prize in the Junior High School division of their 2002 Student – Silicon Valley Concierge Association Music Awards. Her prize: a scholarship to Berklee Col- lege of Music’s summer program, which she completed in 2003. Despite the program’s prestige, Baskin said she pre-

Norbert von der GroebenNorbert ferred attending the Stanford Jazz Workshop, as it was more youth-oriented. “Stanford was more my age group, and the people were nicer. (Vocalist/pianist) Dena DeRose taught me the basics of improvisation. She was the first teacher I had. I was still pretty shy, but by the end I wasn’t shy at all. I Serving Lunch & Dinner was excited about discovering my talent.” ROMANTIC CANDLELIGHT DINING Baskin’s parents, Judi and Bill Baskin, have been in- • Unique Flambé entreés strumental in nurturing their daughter’s love of music. Hale Baskin is part of a new wave of young jazz artists. Tues • Spinach Caesar Salad “My parents love jazz,” she said. “I’ve been listening -Fri • Cherries Jubilee to it for as long as I can remember: Natalie Cole, Ella, of ALL PREPARED TABLE SIDE course, Billie Holiday, Shirley Horn, Wynston Marsalis, Forecast calls Lester Young. And we’d go to the Monterey Jazz Festi- SATURDAY val every year. “My Dad always knew I could sing. He made me learn ITALIAN DINNER SHOW for Hale my first jazz song, ‘Route 66.’” • Neapolitan Love Songs Today, Judi manages her daughter’s burgeoning career, • Famous Opera Arias Menlo-Atherton jazz singer to perform at while Bill still teaches her new songs, accompanying • Broadway Showtunes EXCITING ALL NEW MENU! Brown Bag and Twilight concerts her while she practices. • Show Times: 6pm & 8pm “He has a wealth of knowledge, and he plays almost TEL: 408.734.5323 • 1228 Reamwood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA by Robyn Israel every instrument: bass, guitar, piano, drums, trombone. Off Tasman between Lawrence Expwy & Great America Pkwy ale Baskin’s first professional gig did not come I’m so lucky I have someone who knows so much about without its pressures. There she was, standing on music.” H the stage, performing at the San Jose Jazz Festi- But Baskin has other support, as well, such as Frank val, before 200 people at the Discovery Museum. Moura, director of Menlo-Atherton’s Advanced Jazz En- “I’d just stand there and sing and look scared, even semble (and two of the school’s other jazz bands). He has though good stuff would come out of my mouth,” Baskin known Moura ever since she started singing with the ensemble while she was still in middle school. Finally! recently recalled while drinking a chocolate milkshake at the Palo Alto Creamery Downtown. “I was like a deer “I wouldn’t talk to anybody, because they were so in the highlights.” much bigger than me. I was super-short,” Baskin re- That fear wasn’t surprising, given that she was only 12 called. “I wanted to be cool but I wasn’t.” An event Dads can years old when she made her professional debut in the Moura recognized the Redwood City resident’s talent City. But having pianist Taylor Eigsti — another young and recruited her to Menlo-Atherton (she otherwise sink their teeth into. prodigy — accompanying her that day eased the situa- would have gone to Woodside High School). tion somewhat. “He’s amazing. So supportive,” Baskin said of Moura. Saturday June 18th — Father’s Day Weekend “He made me more confident,” said Baskin, now al- “I hear some high school band coaches don’t understand 5pm-10pm most 16 and a junior at Menlo-Atherton . “Now I can vocalists. They say, ‘Go up there and sing.’ But he un- walk around and have a one-sided conversation with the derstands. His wife’s a singer, so he totally gets vocalists. American Event No. 1 audience. I try to connect more with the audience.” Every time I’ve had a sore throat, he’s given me advice Baskin’s stage presence will be evident next week, in on how to fix it, instead of telling me I was being dra- The first in our summer series matic. He’s so nice, he makes me want to work harder.” both the Brown Bag and Twilight concerts. On Tuesday, Tickets: $95 per person - including all food, she will be one of two featured vocalists (along with And singing in a big band, Baskin said, has helped her Cara Arcuni) accompanying the Menlo-Atherton Ad- sing with a smaller ensemble. beverages & music vanced Jazz Ensemble in its concert at Rinconada Park. “There’s so much energy in a big band, and it’s helped On Thursday, she will headline with a trio, and passers- me keep the energy up with a trio.” BBQ by at Cogswell Plaza will have the chance to hear more Baskin has also sat in with vocalist Kim Nalley, own- of Baskin’s vocal talent. er of Jazz at Pearl’s in San Francisco. The experience has American regional BBQ specialties from executive chef Just don’t expect to hear the same old standards — or taught Baskin how hard it is to master the genre’s im- Philippe Raynaud. Fresh seafood, ribs, brisket, sausages provisational nature. straight-ahead jazz — when Baskin takes to the stage on and all summer trimmings. 4 BBQ stations Thursday. “It really challenges me. Afterwards I’m mentally “I’ve tried more recently to steer away from the stan- drained,” she said. “I’m not there yet, where I can just dards and pick more unique songs, like ‘Sitting in Lim- sing and have it come out right when I’m scatting. I feel Wine bo.’ My Dad first played it for me. It was originally a reg- I have to work on it. Every day I work on improvising and scatting.” gae tune. But now it’s funky. It feels like it has a little 4 Wine bars with awesome California wines. Featuring gospel thing going on. It’s really cool.” Baskin acknowledged that there are still many things The new generation of jazz musicians, according to to work on, such as her stage presence and technique. Barnett Vineyards, Truchard Vineyards, Roshambo Winery, Baskin, are putting their own spin on the genre, updat- “I wear out my voice every time I sing,” she said. “I’m and Unti Vineyards. Meet the winemakers and owners as ing it for the 21st century. hoarse for days afterward. It’s hard. We have a loud fam- they pour you Syrahs, Zinfandels, Grenache, Rousannes “The kids who are into it want to change it in some ily and I’m a yeller.” and other new releases. way, a little bit, to make it newer,” Baskin said. “Because With her summer schedule heating up, Baskin will you can’t stick with straight-ahead jazz forever.” have to get used to regular gigs. She is especially excit- For example, on her debut CD, “Forecast Calls For ed about playing the San Anselmo Art & Wine Festival Blues Hale,” the vocalist added a Latin flavor to “Indiana,” a on June 25, as she will be part of a teen band. song about the Midwest. “It’s slow but it’s happening. I’m trying to stay ahead Chris Cotton travelled all the way to Clarksdale to record “My Dad had the idea,” Baskin recalled.” He talked to of the curve, trying to stay better than the other kids my his last album in the shadows of the blues greats. See (pianist) Larry Dunlap and (bassist) Seward McCain, age.” ■ him perform live during the BBQ. Delta roots blues with a who did the arrangements. Larry wrote an impromptu twang! chart in the studio (the Annex in Menlo Park) and it Who: Hale Baskin Jazz Ensemble came out really good.” Where: Cogswell Plaza, located at the corner of Listening to Baskin’s sophisticated voice and nuanced Lytton Avenue and Ramona Street in Palo Alto phrasings, it’s hard to believe she was only 13 when When: June 23 from noon to 1 p.m. Where? “Forecast” was recorded. Boasting mostly jazz standards Cost: Admission is free. (“My repertoire was more limited then, so I sang the ones Info: Call (650) 463-4940 or visit The lush outdoor courtyard of the I thought I could do best”), the album sparkles with a tal- www.PaloAltoOnline.com ent-in-the-making. Stanford Park Hotel And it stood out from the competition when Suzanne Hale Baskin will also be a featured vocalist with the Warren, coordinator of the City of Palo Alto’s summer Menlo-Atherton Advanced Jazz Ensemble at 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park concert series, first heard it. Tuesday’s Twilight concert. The program will take “I did not know her age initially when I listened to the Call now - Space is limited place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Rinconada Park Bowl, CD. When I found out how young she was, I was defi- 777 Embarcadero Road in Palo Alto. 650.322.1234 and ask for the American Event No. 1 Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Page 13 Arts & Entertainment

howling coyotes, but there will be plenty to see,” Acterra executive director Michael Closson said. While there is still light, visitors can tour Acterra’s native flora and fauna habitat restoration work, including native grasses and flowers; watch Western bluebirds, which are making a comeback at the preserve through the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society’s Bluebird Recovery Project; search the skies for raptors or look for late-blooming wildflowers, Clos- son said. When the moon rises close to 9 p.m., the group may do a little howling. Night creatures inhabiting the preserve may make an appearance, including gopher snakes, lizards and a new popula- tion of young rabbits. Night gog- gles will be on hand to enhance the chances of finding evening critters. There is also a “friendly neighborhood mountain lion,” but Clos- son doesn’t expect the cougar to show itself. Mountain lions are usually pretty wary of groups of people, he said. “The moonlight has its own en- chantment,” Jordan said. Jordan will scan the skies with visitors, pointing out the earth’s shadow as it rises on the air, and Antares, a star so big it could swallow up the solar system all the way to Jupiter, he said. It will be “like an orange jewel in the night sky.” Howlin’ with Jordan’s powerful green laser pointer looks as though it reaches the coyotes out clear to the stars, he said. He’ll point out six constellations repre- Rare full-moon hike senting the signs of the zodiac, in- celebrates solstice cluding Libra, Virgo, Leo and Gemini, talking about the “pat- by Sue Dremann terns, legends and lore — the lights, colors, motions and phe- ore than coyotes will be nomena of the night sky.” howling during Tuesday The full moon is a great time to Mnight’s full moon. see “the rabbit on the moon” — a When Acterra celebrates its bunny’s profile that includes two third “Howl with the Coyotes” full prominent ears — and “to talk moon hike in Pearson-Arastradero about the cosmic things, like the Preserve, the June 21 event will be origin of the universe,” Jordan a rare opportunity to glimpse the said. ■ 609-acre preserve at night. It’s the only night of the year when visi- E-mail Staff Writer Sue Dremann tors can be in the park after sun- at [email protected]. down. With a full moon illuminat- ing the preserve’s rolling hills and natural beauty, visitors can go on one of three guided hikes in search What: “Howl with the Coy- of nighttime wildlife. otes” is open to the first 50 The summer solstice celebra- people and reservations are tion’s highlights include a lakeside highly recommended. Partici- dinner and hilltop constellation pants should dress casually viewing with SETI (Search for Ex- and wear sturdy shoes. Bring traterrestrial Intelligence) Institute water and a light jacket in and NASA scientist Joe Jordan. case the evening is cool. The Hikers of all ages will meet eye- event is suitable for adults to-eye with a great horned owl, and children ages 8 and up. learn about the constellations and Where: Pearson-Arastradero maybe howl with a coyote or two. Preserve, Arastradero Road “I don’t know if we can produce and Page Mill Road When: June 21. Gates open at 7:15 p.m. Cost: Tickets are $25 to $50 (sliding scale); free for children Share a part under five. The event benefits of your life – Acterra’s stewardship and Give blood habitat restoration programs. Info: Purchase tickets at Stanford Medical School www.acterra.org or RSVP to Blood Center Laura Stec, 962-9876, ext. 1-888-723-7831 346 or [email protected]. http://BloodCenter.Stanford.edu Page 14 • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment Wor th a Look Theater Art Music The Tale of the Allergist’s Summer exhibits at Palo El Camino Youth Wife Alto Art Center Symphony “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife” will The Palo Alto Art Center presents preview tonight at 8 p.m. at the Lu- three new exhibitions: “Cluster: cie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Lukas Felzmann,” “Web/Metamor- Violinist Road in Palo Alto. Written by phosis: Yuriko Yamaguchi” and Daphne Wang Charles Busch, the play chronicles “Trusting Woods to Tempest Sea: Mary Moore (left) and Wendy Howard-Benham are childhood friends in will perform an Upper West side matron suffer- Robert McCauley Leaf,” on display “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife,” the Palo Alto Players’ season finale. this weekend ing from mid-life malaise. Presented June 18 through May 28. with the El by the Palo Alto Players, it will open A reception will take place tonight Mehta, Akbar Padamsee, V. band, Chuchumbe. ZunZun is Camino Youth on Saturday at 8 p.m. and run from 7:30 to 9 p.m. An artists’ talk Symphony. through July 8. Regular show times for Palo Alto Art Center upper-level Gaitonde and J. Swaminathan. comprised of husband and wife The reception will take place duo Stephen Snyder and Gwynne are 8 p.m. Wednesday through members will take place from 6 to El Camino Youth Symphony will Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sun- 7:30 p.m. Docent-led tours will be- tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at 535 Snyder Cropsey. They play over Bryant St. in Palo Alto. Admission 30 folkloric instruments, highlight- present its “Bon Voyage Concert” days. gin July 9 and continue every Satur- on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at Gunn Tickets are $18 for tonight’s pre- day at 2 p.m. through Aug. 27. The is free. For more information please ing the rich spectrum of cultures call (650) 321-4900 or visit and environments of North, Cen- High School’s Spangenberg The- view; $22 for Sunday performanc- Palo Alto Art Center is located at atre, 780 Arastradero Road in es; $24 for Wednesday and Thurs- 1313 Newell Road in Palo Alto. The www.artsindia.com. tral and South America. Dinner will take place between Palo Alto. day performances; $25 for Friday Center is open Tuesday through The program, a preview of the evenings; $27 for Saturday Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 4 and 5:30 p.m. and the concert will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ad- Symphony’s upcoming Central evenings; $29 for Saturday’s open- Thursday evenings 7 to 9 p.m. and European tour, will include Bern- ing-night performance with a gala Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. For more infor- mission is $15 adults; $12 stu- For Dad dents and seniors; $7.50 for chil- stein’s “Overture to Candide,” to follow. Students and seniors re- mation please call (650) 329-2366. dren ages 6 to 12 (ages 2 and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4” ceive a $3 discount for Wednesday, and Barber’s “Violin Concerto,” Thursday and Sunday performanc- under are admitted free). Pur- chase advance tickets by calling performed by special guest artist, es. For tickets please call (650) and the violinist Daphne Wang. The con- (650) 949-8653 or visiting 329-0891. For more information cert will also take place on Satur- please visit www.paplayers.org. www.hiddenvilla.org. Hidden Villa is located at 26870 Moody Road day at 7:30 p.m. at Messiah family in Los Altos Hills. Lutheran Church, 1835 Valota Dolly West’s Kitchen Road in Redwood City. Tickets are “Dolly West’s Kitchen” will open $10/$5. For more information TheatreWorks’ 36th season this please call (650) 327-2611 or visit weekend at the Mountain View www.ecys.org. Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. Written by Frank McGuiness, the play is set during World War II and centers on an Irish family whose kitchen is the meeting place for Allies. The play “Germination Blue,” an oil on can- will preview tonight and open on vas by S.H. Raza, is on display at Saturday at 8 p.m. ArtsIndia West in Palo Alto. Show times are Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays through Fridays Husband and wife duo Stephen at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 and 8 ArtsIndia West Snyder and Gwynne Snyder p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 7 p.m. ArtsIndia West will present a clos- Cropsey, aka ZunZun, will perform Tickets are $20-$50, with discounts ing reception tonight for its “Ashta a special Father’s Day concert at available for youth, students, sen- Nayak: Eight Pioneers of Contem- Hidden Villa. iors and members. For tickets and porary Indian Art” exhibition. The Hidden Villa information please call (650) 903- exhibition includes both recent and Hidden Villa Farm and Wilder- 6000 or visit www.theatreworks older works by the internationally ness Preserve will present a spe- .org. recognized artists who comprised cial outdoor Father’s Day concert the Progressive Artists Group of and barbeque on Sunday, featur- Mumbai: M.F. Husain, F.N. 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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Page 15 Eating Out

RESTAURANT REVIEW

sessed little flavor. Inexplicably, two to a near non-physical state, robbing hours after opening on a Saturday it of both flavor and texture. night, Henry’s was sold out of prime Best of the desserts was the rib. How could this be when it was Tiramisu espresso cheese cake ($8), touted as the special of the week- but still hardly worth the extra calo- end? When available, the prime rib ries after a fat-laden meal. is offered in three cuts: 8 oz. ($22), Red wine is generally best served 12 oz. ($26) and 16 oz. ($30). at room temperature, but the dining There are three sauces available room one evening was too warm and for beef entrees: horseradish cream, the pinot noir even warmer. The fine creamy Gorgonzola and bearnaise. red wine, served at that temperature, Only on one occasion were the tasted flat and flabby and its bou- sauces brought to the table — or quet was diffuse and unfocused. The even mentioned by the waiter. warmth made the alcohol content There are other meat choices as seem higher than it really was. Ide- well. The double cut pork chop ally, the wine should have been be- ($22) was juicy and lean, cooked tween 62 and 67 degrees. The $63 with roasted garlic and shallots, in a Chalone Pinot Noir was not ruined, pan reduction sauce. Free range but it certainly did not show at its chicken ($18) and Australian rack best. of lamb ($32) are also available. White wine should be served be- Chilean sea bass ($22) was out- tween 55 to 60 degrees. Over-chilled standing. The thick filet was awash white wine looses complexity and in tarragon beurre blanc sauce. The intensity, as was the case with the Nicholas Wright wild king salmon filet ($21) was a Thomas Fogarty Chardonnay ($46). generous chunk of perfectly grilled We were halfway through our meal pink meat drizzled with creamy dill before the wine came to a suitable sauce. temperature. Entrees come with no accompani- Wine prices are whopping at Hen- Henry’s 22 oz. bone-in rib eye is buttery tender and juicy , but costs $36. ments (save for a wedge of tomato), ry’s — with markups three to four necessitating additional investment times over wholesale. That discour- of pricing my expectation level is in side dishes. This is how the tab re- ages ordering a second bottle, ex- Prime prices considerable. ally starts to mount up. Most of the cept for a special occasion. Too bad, For starters, the prawn cocktail side dishes are large enough to be because the wine list at Henry’s is re- Henry’s Prime Steakhouse serves up expensive ($13) consisted of five, wonderfully shared, although the french fries ($6) ally above-average. Happily, nearly yet tasty dishes meaty jumbo crustaceans — the were barely adequate for two. A two-dozen wines are available by by Dale F. Bentson kind they used to serve at country large baked potato will set you back the glass, ($5-$13.50). Corkage fee he owners of Henry’s Prime casion. clubs when you were a kid. Seared $6. is $10. Steakhouse have decided to When I am at least twice the age ahi ($12) was excellent, accompa- Cream spinach ($8) reminded me Happy hour is from 5- 6 p.m. T reinvent their business, segue- of the waiter I do not take pleasure in nied with avocado horseradish too much of Stouffer’s and the as- nightly, with scaled-back appetizers ing from fish to red meat. being referred to as “guys.” “How sauce. Deep-fried calamari ($10) paragus ($8), while good, was bare- available at the bar from 5 -7 p.m. A The Menlo Park steakhouse you guys doin’ tonight?” “Anything was fresh, delicate and served with a ly cooked. The enticing scalloped new Sunday prix-fixe dinner has just opened last November in the space from the bar, guys?” “Ya wanna or- slightly tangy chipotle remoulade potatoes ($7) were drenched in been instituted. For a flat $25, dinner formerly occupied by Bluewater der somethin’, guys?” I expect that dipping sauce. cream, making it a delicious, billion- includes a 10 oz. prime rib, salad, Grill. The interior has been done kind of familiarity at Chevy’s or Chopped salad ($7) was a perfect calorie side dish. Sauteed vegetables side dish and a scoop of sorbet. over and enhanced. White enameled Chili’s, but certainly not from an os- combination of lettuce, hard-boiled ($7) were fresh and crisp. Good thing Father’s Day falls on a ■ walls, contemporary art and hand- tensibly upscale eatery. “Sir” and egg, tomatoes and avocado cast in For dessert, the blueberry crumble Sunday. some carpeting separate three serene “Madam” — even “folks” — are ap- house-made mayonnaise. The ($7) was a disaster. The gelled blue- dining areas from the cozy bar and propriate forms of address. It was wedge of iceberg lettuce ($7) topped berry mush had a soggy covering — Henry’s Prime Steakhouse, open kitchen. not intentional rudeness, rather a with Maytag blue cheese dressing not the crumbly topping it was sup- 888 El Camino Real, Menlo Tables have been spaced to ensure lack of training in dining room eti- offered no surprises. posed to have. It was served with Park; (650) 323-2540; intelligible table conversation with- quette. Henry’s beef is excellent. All cer- excessively gummy and overly www.henryssteakhouse.com out shouting. White tablecloths, On a Thursday visit, the service tified U.S.D.A prime, the grain-fed vanilla-y ice cream. The waiter Hours: Dinner Sunday-Thurs- sparkling wine glasses and wood- was good; on Saturday it was excel- beef is aged up to 28 days. The comped the dessert. day 5-9:30 p.m.; Friday-Satur- handled steak knives adorn inviting lent. One evening the white wine kitchen features a special broiler that Key lime pie ($7) did not fare day 5-10 p.m. tables. It is a polished improvement was way too cold. Air conditioning sears meat at 1800 degrees, sealing much better. The tiny wedge’s crust without being pretentious. blew unpleasant currents of chilled in juices and flavor. had absorbed a metallic taste from The 22 oz. bone-in rib eye ($36) overly long refrigeration in its pan. ✔ Reservations ✔ Banquet The menu is reminiscent of old air over our table, which contrasted ✔ time steak- and chophouses in New from a previous visit when the room was buttery tender, juicy and large The wedge was so small, I thought Credit cards Catering York, Detroit and Chicago with big was unpleasantly warm and the red enough to take half home. It was a they could easily cut 16 pieces from ✔ magnificent steak. A 10 oz. top sir- that one pie, giving it a value of Lot Parking Outdoor slabs of meat, huge salads and side wine even warmer. seating ✔ Full Bar dishes intended for sharing. All this might not matter, except loin ($22) was first-rate, albeit over- $112. It was topped with a healthy cooked from what I ordered. dollop of whipped cream, but even Noise level: Yet, there is a Jekyll-and-Hyde that the prices at Henry’s are stratos- Takeout Low quality to Henry’s that is vexing. On pheric. One dinner for two — appe- Sadly, the petit cut filet ($28 ) was that had been dispensed by some not browned, had no fat and pos- contraption that aerated the cream ✔ Highchairs Bathroom a Tuesday visit the service was so tizers, the two least expensive steaks, Cleanliness: amateurish that I nearly burst out one shared side dish, a bottle of pinot ✔ Wheelchair Excellent laughing at one point and was ready noir and no dessert — still set me ON THE WEB: Hundreds of restaurant reviews at www.PaloAltoOnline.com access to lecture the server on another oc- back $150 before tip. For that kind

NOW SERVING published in the Weekly over the past several average meal prices) $ - Average meal per Mike’s Cafe Etc., 2680 Middlefield Road, ply to serve his favorite dishes at his popu- years. This week’s reviews begin where the person less than $10 $$ - Average meal Palo Alto (650) 473-6453 Owner Mike lar Midtown eatery. Many of the dishes are Following are condensed versions, in alpha- list ended one week ago. $10-$15 $$$ - $15-$20 $$$$ - Above $20 Wallau has been in the restaurant business Italian. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. betical order, of longer restaurant reviews Price Guide: (Beverages not included in for a quarter century and has decided sim- (continued on page 18) Page 16 • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly ITALIAN THAI Café Pro Bono 326-1626 Krung Siam 322-5900 2437 Birch St., Palo Alto 423 University Ave., Palo Alto Serving a wide variety of traditional dishes with King of Krung Siam 960-7077 a freshness you can see and taste. 194 Castro St., Mtn. View

Thaiphoon 323-7700 Oregano’s 941-3600 543 Emerson Ave., Palo Alto 4546 El Camino, Los Altos Great taste of Thai & Asian cuisine Gourmet Pasta, Pizza. Banquet Rooms Outside patio seating www.thaiphoonrestaurant.com Spalti Ristorante 327-9390 417 California Ave, Palo Alto Exquisite Food • Outdoor Dining Search a complete listing JAPANESE & SUSHI of local AFGHAN & PERSIAN CUISINE CHINESE (continued) Fuki Sushi 494-9383 Paradise (650) 968-5949 Hunan Garden 565-8868 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto restaurant 1350 Grant Rd. #15B, Mt. View 3345 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Open 7 days a Week reviews by Now serving Halal meat, charcoal grilled Incredible Seafood, Vegetables • 7 days kabobs and daily vegetarian specials location or type MEXICAN Ming’s 856-7700 of food on AMERICAN 1700 Embarcadero East, Palo Alto Fiesta Del Mar 965-9354 1006 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View PaloAltoOnline.com Armadillo Willy’s 941-2922 www.mings.com Mexican Cuisine & Cantina 1031 N. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos Range: $5.00-13.00 New Tung Kee Noodle House Palo Alto 520 Showers Dr., MV in San Antonio Ctr. Fiesta Del Mar Too 967-3525 online Cook Book Restaurant 321-7500 Voted MV Voice Best ‘01, ‘02, ‘03 & ‘04 735 Villa Street, Mountain View Open Week- 127 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto Prices start at $3.75 See Coupon nites to 11pm, Weekends to 12pm For breakfast-out-of-the-ordinary! 947-8888 Tue-Sat 7am-3pm, Sun & Hol. 8am-3pm Palo Alto Sol 328-8840 408 California Ave, Palo Alto The Duck Club 322-1234 Huge menu • Homestyle Recipes 100 El Camino Real in the Stanford Park Peking Duck 856-3338 Hotel, Menlo Park. American Regional cuisine 2310 El Camino Real, Palo Alto We also deliver. PIZZA ooff thethe weekweek Hobee’s 856-6124 Fandango Pizza 494-2928 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Su Hong Orchis —Menlo Park 3407 Alma, Palo Alto Also at Town & Country Village, Dining Phone: 323–6852 Palo Alto 327-4111 Live Bluegrass Music To Go: 322–4631 www.fandangopizza.com Winner, Palo Alto Weekly “Best Of” 151 California Ave. 8 years in a row! BURMESE/CHINESE Palo Alto Rangoon 325-8146 Pizza My Heart 327-9400 565 Bryant Street, Palo Alto Windy’s (Chinese) 325-3188 220 University Ave., Palo Alto Wonderfully exotic & inexpensive 168 University Ave., Palo Alto Range: $1.50-16.50 650-329-0311 11:30-2 Mon-Sat, Award-winning food. Catering/To Go 5-9:30 Mon-Thurs 5-10 Fri & Sat Unique Singaporean Pizza Chicago 424-9400 FRENCH 4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Malaysian and Thai Cuisine CAFES Chez TJ 964-7466 This IS the best pizza in town 938 Villa St., Mountain View Tues-Sat Dinners only 5:30-9:00pm 11am - 10am Daily Crepes Cafe 473-0506 “Outrageously good” New French-American fare —Zagat 2003 Ramona’s Pizza 322-2181 1195 Merril St., Menlo Park 2313 Birch St., Palo Alto Corner Oak Grove Ave. Free Delivery • N.Y. Hand-Spun Pizza GRAND OPENING Mon-Sat 8am-9pm Sunday 8am-4pm INDIAN SPECIAL www.crepescafe.com Cafe Bombay 948-9463 4546 El Camino, Los Altos SEAFOOD FREE ROTI CHINESE at San Antonio Dine-In only. Expires 6/30/05 Lunch, Dinner, Buffets every day Cook’s Seafood 325-0604 Chef Chu’s (650) 948-2696 751 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 1067 N. San Antonio Road Seafood Dinners from $5.95 to $9.95 on the corner of El Camino, Los Altos Darbar Indian Cuisine 321-6688 2002 Zagat: “Gold Standard in 129 Lytton, Downtown Palo Alto Fresh Chinese Cuisine.” Lunch Buffet M-F; Open 7 days

Jing Jing 328-6885 VEGETARIAN 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto Janta Indian Restaurant 462-5903 Garden Fresh Asian Cuisine 961-7795 Spicy Szechwan, Hunan, Food To Go, Delivery 369 Lytton Ave., Downtown Palo Alto 1245 W. El Camino, Mountain View www.jingjingonline.com Lunch Buffet M-F; Organic Veggies Open Daily • Lunch • Dinner • To Go

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Page 17 COUPON THE HOTTEST PLACE IN TOWN! ✄ Eating Out NOODLE JING JING HOUSE Chinese ORIGINAL 520 Showers Dr., MTN VIEW (Inside San Antonio Shopping Center) (continued from page 16) Szechwan Hunan Gourmet (650) 947-8888 8 a.m.-9 p.m. A second location is at 150 Middlefield Road in Menlo Park, open IT’S HOT! 1 FREE THAI ICED TEA Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 8 with $5.00 minimum purchase a.m.-9:30 p.m. $$ (Reviewed July 3, 1998) WE REALLY MEAN IT! Milagros, 1099 Middlefield Road, Red- • Chef’s Special Orange Peel Beef MVV Available with coupon only, Expires 6/30/05 wood City (650) 369-4730 Milagros • Prawns in Garlic Sauce transports you south of the border. It’s a • Hunan Lamb fun place to hang, with a huge patio con- • Szechwan Dan Dan Mein • Whole Fish in Szechwan Hot Bean Sauce ducive to drinking margaritas. Go for the We also offer mild food and special Vegetarian drinks because the Mexican cuisine here is & Seafood Menus. typically flat. Lunch Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Thu. 5-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m.; Sun. 5:30-9 p.m. $$ Food To Go • Delivery (Reviewed October 19, 2001) www.jingjingonline.com Miramar Beach Restaurant, 131 Miranda Road, Half Moon Bay (650) 726-9053 Reservations Accepted You can’t get any closer to the beach than 650-328-6885 Fax 328-8889 this historic restaurant. We wish we could 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto say the food rises to the level of the (cross street University Ave., Downtown) scenery, but you can’t have everything. Reservations are a must. Evening entertainment is provided in the piano bar. Mon.-Fri. 12-3:30 p.m.; 5-9 p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; 4:30-9:30 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; 4:30-9 p.m. $$-$$$ (Re- viewed July 27, 2001) Miyake, 140 University Ave., Palo Alto TRELLIS (650) 323-9449 Hip, raucous, crowded, e invite you to celebrate generous sushi in dizzying array of options. 6LQJDSRUH0DOD\VLDQ7KDL&XLVLQH Not the place for a quiet meal. Sit at the GRADUATION & FATHER’S sushi bar and watch the plates of raw fish DAY on our terrace patio. *UHHQKRXVH6W\OH'LQLQJ([SHULHQFH creations float by. Mon.-Thu. 11:30 a.m.- “Personal touches make W $8QLTXH 10 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat. 5HOD[LQJ (OHJDQW$WPRVSKHUH 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 11:30 a.m.-10 delicious fare all the With the truly unique upstairs patio Trellis more memorable.” 3ODFHIRUDOO %HDXWLIXO&RXUW\DUG6HWWLQJ p.m. $$ (Reviewed January 2, 2004) ★★★ ½ offers, “al fresco dining” along with its Naomi Sushi Pasta Grill, 1328 El Camino many other charms. The new low carb Real, Menlo Park (650) 321-6902 De- – Sheila Himmel spite its East/West aspirations, there is seasonal menu, the vibrant specials and

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Page 19 MoviesMovie reviews by Jeanne Aufmuth, Tyler Hanley and Susan Tavernetti

OPENINGS

“The Perfect Man,” starring (l-r) Hilary Duff, Aria Wallace and Heather Locklear, is far from the perfect movie. his wealthy parents were murdered at the hands of thugs. Bruce’s unease is fodder for evil thoughts and deeds, for the darkest corners of the mind to spring their coiled demons. His impossible anger over the untimely death of his loved ones has strangled his grief and left Bruce an emotional shell of a man. Life changes when he seeks spiritual wisdom in a faraway land, engaging in “more than just a man” martial-arts training “Howl’s Moving Castle,” the latest creation by Japanese visionary Hayao Miyazaki, offers breathtaking animation. with sinuously shady Henri Ducard (Liam Neeson), and coming into lockstep with members of the demonic League of Shadows, who worship a New World Order. Will Bruce forsake his father’s dream — the revitalization of Gotham City — to quell his own demons? Or will he strike at the heart of criminality by becoming a vigilante of the night? Director Christopher Nolan of “Memento” fame has breathed fresh air into the legend of the angst-ridden superhero. Nolan and company have succeeded in turning this DC Comics classic into a neurotic but affecting tale of the perfect anti-hero. Kudos to Bale, whose own bristly edge perfectly comple- ments Batman’s perpetual search for personal salvation. Along with trusty English butler Alfred Pennyworth (played to humorous perfection by Michael Caine), Batman takes on Gotham’s criminal element on a wing and a prayer and a large measure of family pride. Chemistry rules in this shadowy fantasy: between Bruce and gal pal assistant D. A. Rachel Dawes (Katie Holmes) who is none the wiser as to his alter-ego; between Bruce and Alfred; and between Batman and his blackened armor and sweet ride. Best of show moments abound: Bruce in a sinister cloud of Edgy Christian Bale, the latest “Batman,” is well-suited to playing the angst-ridden superhero. swirling bats set to a pounding Hans Zimmer beat; bad-boy psychiatrist Dr. Jonathan Crane (a freakish Cillian Murphy) Howl’s Moving Castle ✭✭✭1/2 rhythms, brings its own ancient weirdness to the table. Dubbed donning a frightful burlap mask and spreading panic-inducing into English, the project takes on a different tenor, a curious- toxin; and intense Gotham cityscapes, suggesting Fritz Lang (Aquarius) Japanese visionary Hayao Miyazaki (“Princess on crack. Mononoke,” “Spirited Away”) brings another of his vibrant ly American inflection that doesn’t jibe with its inherent mys- ticism. Narrative warmth is proffered in the form of one Lucius Fox fever dreams to the big screen. (Morgan Freeman), a Wayne Enterprises lifer and the calm be- Howl’s moving castle is a bucket of bolts on the exterior and Christian Bale is solid as the conflicted Howl, but Billy Crystal brings comic baggage to the hot-tempered Calcifer that neath the storm that may be Gotham’s undoing. supernatural chaos within, a shape-shifting structure housing This fundamental Greek tragedy is marbled with veins of the Wizard Pendragon (aka Howl), tiny minion Markl and likely was not intended in the Japanese version. Edgy humor turns slapstick in Crystal’s hands — not in keeping with the comedy: humorous equipment failures and zingy one-liners fiery demon sidekick Calcifer. that blend effortlessly with smart scripting. A few dumbed- Howl isn’t your average self-assured wizard. He’s an ego- dark tones of this imaginary work. “Howl’s Moving Castle” is a film that doesn’t shy away down moments cater to the action-only crowd, but are ulti- centric, petulant creature who sulks and pouts but nonetheless mately swallowed up by first-rate plot machinations and de- attempts to bring peace to his kingdom through the power of from important lessons in humanity, of spirit in the face of ad- versity and the timeless powers of love and wisdom. A true liciously dastardly wrong-doers. his magic. As summer blockbusters go this one’s a keeper. Demons of greed and disreputable witches pepper the original. dreamlike landscape and help mire our heroine — a lovely hat- Rated: PG-13 for violence and language. 2 hours, 20 minutes. shop girl named Sophie transformed into a 90-year-old crone Rated: PG for disturbing images. 1 hour, 58 minutes. by the wicked Witch of the Waste — in a perpetual state of — Jeanne Aufmuth frustration. As she attempts to break the spell, she falls for — Jeanne Aufmuth ✭✭✭ Howl in the process. Batman Begins 1/2 ✭ Miyazaki’s work is flawless, his breathtaking animation (Century 16, Century 12) The boy in the batsuit is bigger The Perfect Man born of a creative genius that knows no equal on any continent. and better than ever, thanks to a dark veil of secrecy and the (Century 16, Century 12) Hilary Duff’s cinematic offerings My quibble isn’t with Miyazaki’s absurdly engaging narrative menacing genesis of family skeletons. are like a five-course meal that would have tyrannical chef or surreal visuals, but with the English-language translation of To manipulate the fears of others you must first learn to con- Gordon Ramsay cursing for days. “Agent Cody Banks,” “The his chimerical wonder. trol your own. These are words to live by in the life of poor Lizzie McGuire Movie,” “A Cinderella Story,” “Raise Your Anime, the product of a specific culture and its primal little rich boy Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale), who watched as Voice” and now “The Perfect Man” were all made using the

Page 20 • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly OPENINGS MOVIE TIMES same rancid ingredients. Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. “ Unfortunately, her latest is the ᗂᗂᗂᗂᗂ PHENOMENAL. nastiest of the bunch. Despite a The Adventures of Century 16: Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tue. at 12:20, charismatic turn by Heather Sharkboy and Lavagirl 2:40, 4:55, 7:10 & 9:20 p.m.; Sun. at 12:40, 4:55, NOT ONLY THE MUST-SEE MOVIE OF Locklear and comic relief from in 3-D (PG) ✭ 7:10 & 9:20 p.m. Century 12: 12:25, 5:05, 7:20 & Carson Kressley (of Bravo’s 9:55 p.m.; Fri., Sat., Mon. & Tue. also at 2:45 p.m. THE SUMMER, IT’S THE FILM OF THE YEAR!” “Queer Eye for the Straight Après Vous (R) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 2:30, 5, 7:25 & 9:55 p.m. Guy”), “The Perfect Man” is far Batman Begins Century 16: 11 & 11:45 a.m.; 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3, -Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV from the perfect movie. The (PG-13) ✭✭✭1/2 4, 4:45, 5:30, 6:15, 7:15, 8, 8:45, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. stereotypical characters are Century 12: 12:15, 1:15, 3:30, 4:30, 6:45, 7:45 & bland, the storyline is tasteless 10 p.m. “ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST FILMS. Cinderella Man Century 16: 12:35, 3:55, 7:05 & 10:20 p.m. and Duff whines more than a ✭✭✭ Napa Valley vineyard. Check (PG-13) Century 12: 12:35, 3:45, 7:15 & 10:30 p.m. Two thumbs way up for ‘Batman Begins.’ ” please. Crash (R) ✭✭✭✭ CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 2:30, 5:10, 7:50 & -EBERT & ROEPER Jean Hamilton (Locklear) is 10:20 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at noon. Enron: The Smartest Guild: 7 & 9:45 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 2 & 4:30 the single mother of two adoring “Without question “A BRILLIANT, daughters, teenager-with-angst Guys in the Room p.m. (Not Rated) ✭✭✭1/2 THE BEST complex, intelligent Holly (Duff) and bubbly adoles- Herbie: Fully Loaded Century 16: Sun. at 2:40 p.m. Century 12: Sun. at ‘BATMAN’ EVER.” action thriller.” cent Zoe (newcomer Aria Wal- -Joel Siegel, (G) (Sneak Preview) 2:45 p.m. -Joel Siegel, -Jeffrey Lyons, NBC-TV lace). Jean’s life is nomadic at GOOD MORNING AMERICA best and pathetic at worst. Every The Honeymooners Century 16: 11:15 a.m.; 1:25, 3:30, 5:55, 8:10 & (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) 10:25 p.m. Century 12: 11:20 a.m.; 1:30, 3:40, time a relationship goes awry 5:50, 8 & 10:15 p.m. Jean packs her bags and uproots Howl’s Moving Castle Aquarius: 7 & 9:45 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 11 a.m.; the girls, moving to a new city (PG) ✭✭✭1/2 1:40 & 4:20 p.m. where she can repeat the Ladies in Lavender Aquarius: 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 11:30 a.m.; process. (PG-13) ✭✭✭ 2:10 & 4:50 p.m. Naturally, Holly is fed up with Layer Cake (R) ✭✭✭✭ Aquarius: 10 p.m. her wayward lifestyle — a frustration that has her inventing The Longest Yard Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 2:20, 4:50, 7:35 & 10:05 (PG-13) ✭✭ p.m. Century 12: 11:30 a.m.; 2, 4:35, 7:10 & 9:45 “the perfect man” for mom so p.m. the family can stay put. Conver- Mad Hot Ballroom CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:50, 4:20, 7 & 9:35 sations with her new friend’s (PG) ✭✭✭1/2 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 11:15 a.m. charming uncle (Chris Noth as Madagascar (PG) ✭✭1/2 Century 16: 11:05 a.m.; 1:10, 3:20, 5:35, 7:40 & Ben) quickly inspire Holly to 9:50 p.m. Century 12: 11:15 a.m.; 1:25, 3:35, 5:45, send her mom flowers, mail ro- 7:55 & 10:05 p.m. mantic love letters and exchange Mr. & Mrs. Smith (PG-13) ✭ Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 1, 2:25, 3:45, 5:05, 6:30, sensitive e-mails. Although Jean 7:45, 9:10 & 10:25 p.m. Century 12: 11:10 a.m.; thinks she’s being swooned by a 12:20, 1:55, 3:20, 4:40, 6:15, 7:30, 9 & 10:10 p.m. jet-setting gentleman, Holly is The Perfect Man (PG) ✭ Century 16: 12:30, 2:55, 5:25, 7:55 & 10:10 p.m. behind the curtain tugging her Century 12: 11:25 a.m.; 1:50, 4:20, 7 & 9:35 p.m. Century Theatres Century Theatres Century Theatres SEE DIRECTORY mom’s heartstrings like a pup- CENTURY PARK 12 CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN CENTURY PLAZA 10 OR CALL THEATRE Saving Face (R) Century 16: 3:15, 5:20, 7:30 & 9:40 p.m. Redwood City DIGITAL San Mateo DIGITAL So San Francisco FOR SHOWTIMES peteer. (Not Reviewed) 650/365-9000 650/558-0123 650/742-9200 DIGITAL NO PASSES Locklear is lovable but Jean The Sisterhood of the Century 16: 11:20 a.m.; 2, 4:40, 7:20 & 10:10 p.m. is just sad. The idea that she Traveling Pants (PG) ✭✭✭ Century 12: 11:50 a.m.; 2:30, 5:15, 7:50 & 10:25 moves to a different city — or p.m. even state — simply because a Star Wars: Episode III - Century 16: 11:10 a.m.; 12:25, 3:50, 7 & 10:15 THE EXTRAORDINARY FILM THAT romance dissolves is so weak- Revenge of the Sith p.m. Century 12: 12:40, 4, 7:25 & 10:20 p.m. ✭✭✭ “WILL SWEEP YOU OFF YOUR FEET!” kneed it’s difficult to find any (PG-13) -Joe Morgenstern, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL respect for the character. And any attachment to Holly is ★ Skip it ★★ Some redeeming qualities ★★★ A good bet ★★★★ Outstanding thrown aside once she starts toy- ing with her mother’s fragile Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) “IRRESISTIBLE! emotions. It leaves young Zoe Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (960-0970) A GENUINE CROWD-PLEASER!” as the only member of the fam- -Walter Addiego, ily worth watching, and her Century Park 12: 557 E. 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ON THE WEB: The most up-to-date movie listings at www.PaloAltoOnline.com mapped out, and the side char- EXPECT TO GRIN THE ENTIRE TIME acters are as common as a Star- YOU ARE WATCHING!” bucks franchise. -Leah Rozen Messages about honesty and NOW PLAYING Rated: PG for mild action and rude humor. commitment get lost and the 1 hour, 34 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed June teen-girl crowd this film is 10, 2005) aimed at should catch something The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl in 3-D ✭ Apres Vous ✭✭✭ else this weekend — they’ll like- (Century 16, Century 12) Has Robert Ro- (Century 16) Good Samaritan Antoine (Au- ly find more pleasure from see- driguez lost his way? I’d like to give the in- teuil) enjoys his job as a waiter at a Paris WINNER Chicago WINNER WINNER Cleveland Philadelphia surgent director the benefit of the doubt brasserie and dotes on girlfriend Christine Documentary ing Christian Bale in a batsuit. Film Festival but I’m hard-pressed considering the juve- (Marilyn Canto). On a dark evening en nile, haphazard nature of this absurd chil- route to meet his lady love, Antoine stum- OFFICIAL OFFICIAL WINNER SELECTION Malibu SELECTION Rated: PG for some mildly sug- dren’s fantasy. The story centers on 10- bles across the despondent Louis (Jose Los Angeles San Francisco gestive content. 1 hour, 40 min- year-old Max (Cayden Boyd), a dreamy Garcia) who is trying to hang himself from outcast with warring parents (David Ar- OFFICIAL OFFICIAL utes. a tree. Antoine does the decent thing and SELECTION SELECTION quette and Kristin Davis). Max’s fantasy rescues the man from a tragic fate but Tribeca Seattle world is focused on Planet Drool, where Louis is anything but grateful. Lovesick — Tyler Hanley Shark Boy (Taylor Lautner as the lad lost at and depressed, he just wants to die. Not if sea and raised by sharks) and Lava Girl Antoine has a say in it. With cheerful bon- (Taylor Dooley as an adolescent spitfire homie he takes Louis under his wing, a with flame-throwing hands) team up to generous act that segues into a 10-car VIEW THE TRAILER AT WWW.PARAMOUNTCLASSICS.COM/MADHOT battle the sizzling and sinister Mr. Electric pileup of misunderstandings. In true farci- To view the trailers for (George Lopez). Max and his imaginary cal style the comedy of errors borders on FOR GROUP SALES, “Batman Begins,” and friends ride giant chocolate chip cookies slapstick and the script strains to keep PLEASE CALL 800-905-6918 “The Perfect Man” on a sea of warm milk, board the Train of visit Palo Alto Online at pace. Bottom line it’s all in good fun. Rat- http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/ Thought and float a banana split boat on ed: R for adult situations. In French with SEE DIRECTORY the Stream of Consciousness while noth- English subtitles. 1 hour, 50 minutes. — NOW CINÉARTS @ HYATT ing of consequence transpires. Perfor- J.A. (Reviewed June 10, 2005) OR CALL THEATRES PLAYING FOR SHOWTIMES mances are dismal across the boards; only (continued on next page) Boyd offers a smidgeon of spark. Skip it. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Page 21 Movies

Ewan McGregor (middle), Jimmy Smits and Yoda co-star in “Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith.”

(continued from previous page) Cinderella Man ✭✭✭ (Century 16, Century 12) Oscar winner Rus- sell Crowe is masterful in this squeaky-clean biopic of triumph-over-the-odds prizefighter James J. Braddock, a legend in his own time. Ron Howard’s affecting drama is a tale of true grit in the face of insurmountable odds. Jimmy B. is on his game and rising up the ranks of professional boxing when the rug is pulled out from under him in the form of the Great Depression. Quick as a wink, the lean, mean fighting machine is buried in debt and scrambling for extra cash to put food on the table for wife Mae (Renee Zellweger) and their three small children. Down but not out, Jimmy relies on hard work, outsized pride and the goodness of manager Joe Gould (Paul Giamatti) to scrape by. With the threat of poverty shadowing every move, Jimmy shifts his focus to hardscrabble dock work and loses his touch in the ring. Gould, master of the snappy comeback and a wily promoter to boot, won’t give up on his golden boy. Desperate to bolster his wounded rep, Jim- my works his way up the fight chain of com- mand as fans sit up and take notice. “Cin- derella Man” is sure to be a summer crowd pleaser. Rated: PG-13 for language and sports violence. 2 hours, 24 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed June 3, 2005)

Crash ✭✭✭✭ (CineArts) A melancholy detective named Graham Waters (Don Cheadle) hooks up with his white partner (Jennifer Esposito) for business and pleasure, deriving little from either. On the side he copes with an aging mother who is pinning her hopes on Graham’s ne’er- do-well brother Peter (Larenz Tate), who gets his own kicks from petty theft and car-jack- ing. Shortly after Peter jacks the tony wheels of Brentwood snob Jean Cameron (Sandra Bullock) and her uptight D.A. hubby Rick

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(Brendan Fraser), Jean hurls angry insults at Fred Astaire nor Ginger Rogers, and they 2005) jeans that improbably (and scientifically im- a dire dilemma concerning his beloved, preg- her Mexican locksmith Daniel (Michael Pena). don’t necessarily dream of tripping the light possibly) fits each of them perfectly. The ob- nant secret wife Padme (Natalie Portman). As the players navigate the dense grey area fantastic. But the devoted educators of their Mr. & Mrs. Smith ✭ jective is to wear the pants for a week and The setting may be in a galaxy far, far away between black and white, intolerance and local public schools have something in mind (Century 16, Century 12) As Jane Smith (An- FedEx them on to the next girl, along with a but the thematic issues are close, close to understanding, it’s anyone’s guess what ten- for them: a mandatory 10-week ballroom gelina Jolie) confides, “Everyone has their lit- journal entry chronicling seven days of ad- home. Using fear tactics, the chilling Chan- sile reaction is lurking around the next corner. dancing course and city-wide competition tle secrets.” And like every spouse, John venture. The four lead actresses offer frank, cellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) expects the “Crash” pushes the envelope in the way that that offers valuable lessons in discipline, eti- Smith (Brad Pitt) sometimes feels like killing nuanced performances that span the emo- Senate to vote him emergency powers for only sharp and challenging material can; cer- quette and self-esteem. Tango, swing, slide, his wife — over their humdrum suburban ex- tional rainbow. The target audience is likely the Republic’s war efforts against the Sith tain to be on my Best List come year end. rumba and the merengue all get their time in istence or those expensive, ugly curtains. fans of Ann Brashares’ best-selling novel of Lord’s ruthless attacks. A middle-aged Obi- Rated: R for language, nudity and violence. 1 the sun. Production values are raw and first- Screenwriter Simon Kinberg (“XXX: State of the same name, but this winsome coming- Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) voices his un- hour, 40 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed May 6, time director Marilyn Agrelo intermittently los- the Union”) took this premise literally: The of-ager is a winner for all. Rated: PG for ma- easiness over this unusual move, and even 2005) es her focus, but the project teems with nat- Smiths are assassins-for-hire who don’t ture themes and language. 2 hours. — J.A. Anakin questions whether the war is destroy- ural humor and grace. “Ballroom” is mad, hot know about each other’s covert operations (Reviewed June 3, 2005) ing their democratic principles. A clunky start Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room entertainment. Rated: PG for mature themes. until a target (Adam Brody) gets double- and awkward dialogue doesn’t diminish the ✭✭✭1/2 1 hour, 50 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed May booked. Their bosses order them to kill each Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the delight of being reunited with iconic charac- (Guild) This is the cautionary tale of co-con- 27, 2005) other. Failing to make a commitment to char- Sith ✭✭✭ ters ranging from R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) and spirators Kenneth Lay, Jeffrey Skilling, and acter development or genre, “Mr. & Mrs. (Century 16, Century 12) George Lucas had C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) to the syntax-chal- CFO Andy Fastow, a smoke-and-mirrors tri- Madagascar ✭✭1/2 Smith” feels like a bad relationship that goes the complex task of tying together all the sto- lenged Yoda (voiced by Frank Oz). This third umph masking the ultimate human tragedy. (Century 16, Century 12) Cute and cuddly on way too long. Rated: PG-13 for se- ry strings before and after Anakin Skywalker and last-to-be-made chapter of the space Manned by America’s best and brightest, en- creatures populate this erratically humorous quences of violence, intense action, sexual (Hayden Christensen) crosses over to the odyssey may not soar to new heights but ergy-trading Enron was the shining star in the action adventure from the fine folks who content and brief strong language. 1 hour, 55 dark side, shedding his righteous Jedi ways marshals enough substance and storytelling constellation of big business. Behind the brought you “Shrek” and “Shark Tale.” Chris minutes. — S.T. (Reviewed June 10, 2005) for Darth Vader’s evil blackness. Free will and to satisfy fans. Rated: PG-13 for sci-fi vio- scenes the villainous powerbrokers were di- Rock headlines as Marty the Zebra, an destiny toss this noble hero — with his angry, lence and some intense images. 2 hours, 20 minutes. — S.T. (Reviewed May 18, 2005) verting company profits to personal accounts angst-ridden genus equus from New York’s The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants arrogant edge and tragic human flaw — into and manipulating earnings while continuing Central Park Zoo who’s pondering the mean- ✭✭✭ to market themselves as the decade’s ing of life. Marty’s discontent washes over his (Century 16, Century 12) Carmen, Lena, Tib- biggest success story. In the vein of Michael captive brethren: Melman the hypochondriac by and Bridget (America Ferrera, Alexis Moore’s “Fahrenheit 9/11” (but less op-ed) Giraffe (David Schwimmer), Alex king-of-the- “Stunningly Beautiful! A Visionary Triumph!” Bledel, Amber Tamblyn and Blake Lively) Glenn Kenny, PREMIERE “Enron” hones in on the rise and fall of the urban-jungle Lion (Ben Stiller), Gloria the glo- have stuck with each other through thick and corporate titans with thrilling acumen and rious Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) — and a thin, through bras, braces, divorces and creative style. Not rated, but should be R for restless malaise sets in. A passel of perky deaths. They’ve never been parted, until the nudity and profanity. 1 hour, 50 minutes. — penguins planning to tunnel out to Antarctica momentous summer that alters their young J.A. (Reviewed April 29, 2005) plant the seed of a grand escape into the lives in new and profound ways. Fate steps in wild. Though not on par with the classics, and scatters the girls to the four corners dur- Ladies in Lavender ✭✭✭ “Madagascar” is still substantial enough to ing their 16th summer. But the foursome (Aquarius) Veterans Maggie Smith and Judi please the kiddies. Rated: PG for mildly off- fights back with a poignant pact, composed Dench are the perfect bookends: spinster color situations and bathroom humor. 1 hour, with the help of a mystical pair of thrift-shop sisters Janet and Ursula Widdington, who 26 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed May 27, live an insular life in a quiet coastal town outside of Cornwall circa 1936. Life is safe and CELEBRATECELEBRATE FATHER’SFATHER’S DAYDAY WITHWITH HERBIE!HERBIE! predictable, based on the simple dramas of volatile weather, daily beachcombing and delicious teas prepared by cantankerous housekeeper Mrs. Dorcas (Miriam Mar- golyes). Fate intervenes, however, when the SEE IT NOW! sisters find a handsome young stranger washed up on their beach and badly injured. SORRY, NO PASSES The pair takes him under their wings and nurse him back to health with the help of the village doctor (David Warner as Dr. Mead). Smith and Dench are pitch perfect as the “ core around which “Ladies” revolves, shifting with pathos and sentiment. Ladies” is a creeping Morning Glory of a film, slowly blos- HILARIOUS! soming into its unkempt beauty. Rated: PG - for adult suggestion. 1 hour, 55 minutes. — AKNOCKDOWN, DRAG OUT J.A. (Reviewed May 13, 2005) ROMANTIC COMEDY.” 2:00 SPECIAL SNEAK PREVIEW 2:45 PM TH PM David Ansen, Layer Cake ✭✭✭✭ SUNDAY, JUNE 19 CALLING ALL HERBIES! If your first name is Herbie, Herbert or Herb, receive free admission to the Special Sneak Preview. (Aquarius) Dashing leading man Daniel Craig (Free admission valid at box office only with ID. Does not apply to online ticket purchases. Check your local theatre for details). sinks his teeth into this snap-crackle-pop “ ” mobster classic and holds on with kinetic Regular engagement begins this Wednesday, June 22 INCREDIBLE! gusto. In the words of our unnamed hero BE PART OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE DISNEYLAND RESORT David Sheehan, HOLLYWOOD CLOSE-UPS (Craig): make hay while the sun shines. He’s an ordinary businessman whose chief com- modity happens to be cocaine and he’s milk- ing every moment. Even the pleasurable “TWO perks of the chemical market can wear thin and the unnamed man wants out, as he ra- tionalizes in droll voice over. It’s not as easy THUMBS UP.” – EBERT & ROEPER as it seems, considering the tangled web of deceit and betrayal that twists its way through an anxious pecking order of manly mobsters. Tension mounts as our sexy op- “IT’S BETTER THAN portunist navigates his way through one last sticky gig that promises a proper payday. Di- THE ORIGINAL rector Matthew Vaughn’s convulsive under- STAR WARS.” world writhes with heat. Rated: R for exces- –THE NEW YORK TIMES sive language and violence. 1 hour, 50 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed May 20, 2005)

The Longest Yard ✭✭ (Century 16, Century 12) Disgraced MVP quarterback Paul Crewe (Adam Sandler) lands himself in Texas’ rough Allenville Peni- REVENGE OF THE SITH tentiary after taking his rich girlfriend’s Bentley on a drunken joy ride. Allenville’s claim to “THE FORCE THE SAGA IS COMPLETE fame is its guard-led football team, and the prison’s underhanded warden (James IS DEFINITELY Cromwell as Warden Hazen) is aching for an- WITH IT.” other inter-penitentiary title. Hazen blackmails – USA TODAY Crewe into forming a team of convicts to take on the guards. The game should be a wash, but Crewe and his coaching sidekick (Chris Rock) have loftier ambitions: Beat the guards and revel in the bragging rights. “Yard” has its share of pigskin thrills and San- dler silliness, but ultimately serves as another example of a remake that fails to score. Rat- ed: PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, violence, language and drug references. 1 hour, AT THIS THEATRE 49 minutes. — T.H. (Reviewed May 27, ! 2005) CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY 20 DALY CITY Mad Hot Ballroom ✭✭✭1/2 Daly City / (650) 994-7469 NOW PLAYING (CineArts) New York City fifth-graders turn up CENTURY THEATRES! CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY 20 DALY CITY CENTURY PARK 12 CENTURY PLAZA 10 the heat in this precocious documentary that Daly City / (650) 994-7469 Redwood City / (650) 365-9000 So. San Francisco / (650) 742-9200 speaks the universal language of rhythm and CENTURY CINEMAS 16 CENTURY PARK 12 CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN SAN MATEO CENTURY PLAZA 10 CALL THEATRE OR CHECK Mountain View / (650) 960-0970 Redwood City / (650) 365-9000 San Mateo / (650) 558-0123 So. San Francisco / (650) 742-9200 CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES DIRECTORY FOR SHOWTIMES soul. The low-income kids of Brooklyn, CENTURY CINEMAS 16 CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN SAN MATEO NO PASSES OR DISCOUNT TICKETS ACCEPTED Queens and Washington Heights are neither CALL THEATRE OR CHECK DIRECTORY FOR SHOWTIMES Mountain View / (650) 960-0970 San Mateo / (650) 558-0123 FOR THIS ENGAGEMENT

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Page 23 GoingsThe best Onof what’s happening on the Midpeninsula Special Events Introducing the Cantor Arts Center Do- Live Music Cluster: Lukas Felzmann Exhibition of Talks/Authors cent-led tours featuring a sampling of ob- black and white photographs, which illumi- 4th of July Celebration Picnic and music The Rick Powers Band plus Greypool fea- Barry Eisler Reading and Signing “Killing jects from various eras and cultures. nate flock movements of bird migrations, by “Plan B.” July 4, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. turing Lynette Montu Sat., June 18, noon. Rain. “ Thu., June 23, 7:30 p.m. Kepler’s Wednesdays, noon; Saturdays and Sun- natural accumulations, and structures. June $8 members, $10 non-members. Purchase Bring a picnic. Free. Mitchell Park Bowl, Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. days, 1 p.m. Through Dec. 20. Cantor Arts 18-Sept. 4. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 tickets by June 26. Little House Activity 600 E. Meadow Drive, Palo Alto. Call 324-4321. www.keplers.com. Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. Call p.m.; Thu., 7-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Palo Humanist Forum 326-2025. peninsulavolunteers.org. 725-0000. Cantor Arts Center. Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto. “Father’s Day”, readings Lytton Gardens Senior Communities, On Stage Call 329-2366. www.cityofpaloalto.org/art and poems honoring dads, presented by Arts, Wine and Leisure Benefit Auction center. Meg Bowman. June 19, 11 a.m. Mitchell Community Day Celebrating 30 years. In- Bellini’s opera, “La Sonnambula” By the Sat., June 18, preview 4-6 p.m.; auction 6- Park Center, 3800 Middlefield Rd., Palo cludes live music, Arlene Blum, inspira- California Opera Compant. Sat., June 18, 9 p.m. Proceeds from the auction will ben- Keeble & Shuchat Photography Pho- Alto. Call 328-6659. www.humanists.org.. efit Occupational Knowledge International, tional speaker, children activities, face 1-4 p.m. Little House Activity Center, 800 tographs of Paris and Cologne as well as an environmental non-profit organization. painting, and refreshments. Sat., June 18, Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. a variety of color photographs of scenes June Community Forums 11 a.m. June Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo 1-4 p.m. Free. Lytton Gardens Campus , peninsulavolunteers.org. and animals by Terry Shuchat. Through 22: “2nd Chance 4 Pets”; June 29: “Eval- 656 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto. Call 617-7333. Alto. Call (415) 362 9898. www.cityof Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” Kids A Hot- July 13. Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mon.- uating Senior Housing Options.” Free. Lit- www.lyttongardens.org. paloalto.org/artcenter. dog Suppertime show, performed on the Sat. Keeble & Shuchat Photography, 290 tle House Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Third Annual Palo Alto Chamber of Com- Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. peninsulavol Blood Drive Sponsored by The Volunteer Magic Castle Stage in the Secret Garden. California Ave., Palo Alto. merce Golf Tournament Benefits KARA, Through June 25, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: PACT unteers.org. Ministers of the Church of Scientology and “Leaf” A “pocket exhibition” revealing three an organization which provides services Box Office, Tue.-Sat., 1:30-6 p.m. $3 chil- June Tuesday Teas 2 p.m. June 21: “Yel- the Stanford Blood Center. Sat., June 18, 11 different approaches in art making in col- to those who are grieving a death or fac- dren, $6 adults. Palo Alto Children’s The- lowstone Treasures”; June 28: “Driving Is- a.m.-3 p.m. Call for an appointment/bring laboration with nature. In conjunction with ing a life-threatening illness. Dinner and atre, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call sues for Seniors.” Free. Refreshments will photo ID. Dianetics and Scientology Life Im- “Leaf” is an interactive project for the pub- provement Information Center, 331 Castro auction only tickets also available. June 463-4970. be served. Little House Activity Center, 800 20. Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club, lic by Mari Andrews, who is creating a net- Street, Mountain View. Call 969-5262. “Dolly West’s Kitchen” Presented by The- Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. 3000 Alexis Dr., Palo Alto. Call 324-3127. like structure onto which the public may atreWorks. Directed by Robert Kelley. peninsulavolunteers.org. Dinner Lecture on Hearing Loss By the www.paloaltochamber.com. cluster leaf sculptures. June 18-Sept. 4. Opticon Company. June 30, 4 p.m.; 5 p.m. Through July 10. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu., 7-9 p.m.; Michael Chorost Reading and Signing dinner, and music by “The Jeweltones.” Wednesdays-Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 Sun., 1-5 p.m. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 “Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Purchase tickets by June 24, noon. $2 Benefits and 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 and 7 p.m. $20- Newell Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329-2366 . Made Me More Human.” Wed., June 22, $52. Mountain View Center for the Per- members, $5 guests. Little House Activity Ames Child Care Center’s Charity Golf www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter. 7:30 p.m. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino forming Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call Tournament Fri., June 17, 1 p.m. Pro- Real, Menlo Park. Call 324-4321. Call 903-6000. www.theatreworks.org. Memorial Church Tour Fridays, 2 p.m., 326-2025. peninsulavolunteers.org. ceeds benefit Ames Child Care Center. www.keplers.com. through Dec. 31. Cantor Arts Center do- Moffett Field Golf Club, 750 MFF/Svbg “That Scoundrel Scapin” Adapted from Father’s Day Concert With ZunZun and 3- cents provide background on the architec- Nick Hornby Reading and Signing “Horn- Onizuki Air Station750, Mountain View. Call Moliere, directed by Amy Himes. June 24, piece band Chuchumbe. Lawn seating. ture, carvings, mosaics and stained glass by.” Tue., June 21, 7:30 p.m. Kepler’s Bring blankets or chairs, and a picnic din- 564-9285. accc.arc.nasa.gov. 8 p.m. Part of the 7th Annual Mid-Peninsula Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Shakespeare Festival. Performed outdoors, windows of the church and its restoration ner. Sun., June 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. after the earthquakes of 1906 and 1989. Call 324-4321. www.keplers.com. $7.50/child, $12 student/senior, $15/adult. dress warmly. Mid-Peninsula High School, Concerts 1340 Willow Road, Menlo Park. Call 322- Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stan- Hidden Villa Farm & Wilderness Preserve, ford. www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva. 26870 Moody Rd., Los Altos. Call 949- Brown Bag Concert Series June 23 and 3261. www.menloplayersguild.org. Family and Kids 8653. www.hiddenvilla.org. 30, noon-1 p.m. Free. Cogswell Plaza, cor- “The Tragedy of King Lear” by William New Art Show Traditional techniques: wa- Father’s Day Pillow Fight Swing a pillow Friends of Menlo Park Library Basement, ner of Lytton and Ramona streets, Palo Shakespeare June 18-19 and 25, 8 p.m. tercolor on paper and oil on canvas pre- at dad. June 19, 10:30 a.m., food, music, Alto. Mini Sale Includes used books, hard- Free. Part of the 7th Annual Mid-Peninsula sented by artists Alexandr Rapoport and and balloons; 11 a.m. pillow fight. Mitchell bound fiction, literature and history. Sat., Shakespeare Festival. Performed outside, Jennefer Shpilman. Reception Sat., June Park, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call June 18, 10 a.m-2 p.m. Menlo Park Li- dress warmly. Mid-Peninsula High School, 18, 3-7 p.m. Sheridan Apartments, 360 (415) 572-8759. www.parentleaders.org. brary, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 325- 1340 Willow Road, Menlo Park. Call 322- Sheridan Ave., Palo Alto. Call 330-1623. 3261. www.menloplayersguild.org. www.designart.cc. Summer Bible Club Serengeti Trek Vaca- 3001. www.friendsmpl.org. tion Bible School for 4 year olds-5th grade. “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” by Stevenson House Resident Art Show June 20-24, 9 a.m.-noon. $50. Games, William Shakespeare June 17 and 26, 8 “Painterly Monoprints” showcases the crafts, snacks, stories, songs, and t-shirt. p.m. Free. Performed outdoors, dress work of student artists. Through June 17. Peninsula Bible Church, 3505 Middlefield OF NOTE warmly. Part of the 7th Annual Mid-Penin- Stevenson House, 455 East Charleston Rd., Palo Alto. Call 494-3840 x218. sula Shakespeare Festival. Mid-Peninsula Road, Palo Alto. Call 494-1944. www.pbc.org. High School, 1340 Willow Road, Menlo Park. Call 322-3261. www.menloplayers “Trusting Woods to Tempest Sea:” Wacky Wednesday P and T Puppets presents “Dragoon”, a puppet show about a guild.org. Robert McCauley 1991-2004, a mid-ca- dragon egg discovered and adopted by an reer overview of paintings and mixed me- explorer. June 22, 3:30 p.m. Ages 3 and dia works, which are loaned primarily from up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Palo Auditions Bay Area sources. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10 Alto City Library. Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Auditions For the Men’s Harmony Cho- a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu., 7-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329-2134. rus. “The Peninsulaires” are accepting au- Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo www.cityofpaloalto.org/library/kids-teens. ditions for all ages. Tuesdays, 7:30-10:30 Alto. Call 329-2366. www.cityofpaloal p.m. Call or see web site for more details. to.org/artcenter. Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Mid- dlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 917-2100. Una Mjurka, Ceramic Sculptor Through Teen Activities www.barbershop-harmony.org/. July 31. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-8 Volunteer Summer Internships Available in p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mohr Gallery, organic farming and gardening, camp ad- 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. ministration and community education. Exhibits Call 917-6800, ext 306. www.arts4all.org. Volunteers expected to work 16-20 Art Exhibit: “Philippine Art Exhibit” hours/week for one month. Minimum age Vanishing Worlds: Art and Ritual in Ama- Through June 23, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 16. Please call or email for an information p.m. All invited. Paul Allen Center for Inte- zonia Celebrates ceremonies and rites of packet. Through Aug. Hidden Villa, 26870 grated Systems, 420 Via Palou, Stanford. passage unique to these people. Included Moody Rd., Los Altos Hills. Call 949-8655. Call 725-3622. cis.stanford.edu/~mari are regalia headdresses, costumes, deco- www.hiddenvilla.org. gros. rations, furniture, and ceramics. Through Aug. 21. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Art Reception and Bowl Ceremony With Drive, Stanford. Call 725-4657. Karma Mofett. Sat., June 18, art reception Seniors National Showcase of New Plays 7 p.m., free; bowl ceremony, 8 p.m., $18. “Visions of the Golden State” Oil and Acupuncture Mondays, through June. by The “National Showcase of New Plays” will take place June 20-25 Avalon Art and Yoga Center, 370 California Acrylic paintings by Julia Seelos Exhibits appointment 9 a.m.-noon. $20. Provided Ave, Palo Alto. Call 324-2517. www.ava 25 oil and acrylic paintings of our state. by Koichi Miyashita, licensed acupunctur- at Stanford University. The festival will feature 18 new plays from the- lonyoga.com. Open daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Non-members ist. Avenidas Senior Center, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326-5362 ext.23. atres around the United Sates, performed as staged readings. The six- Auguste Rodin Sculpture Tour Wednes- must call ahead. Through June 26. Fre- www.avenidas.org. day showcase will be co-presented by the National Center for New days, 2 p.m.; Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.; Sun- mont Hills Country Club, 12889 Viscaino Plays at Stanford and the Magic Theatre in San Francisco. days, 3 p.m. Docent-led tours survey the Place, Los Altos HIlls. Call 948-8261. Japan Culture Appreciation Day Wed., www.juliaseelosgallery.com. Each play will be performed twice in campus venues that include collection of Rodin bronzes. Through Dec. June 22, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Japanese 31. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, “Web/Metamorphosis:” Yuriko Yam- lunch $2/$5. Call for reservations. Cub- Annenberg Auditorium, Pigott Hall and lecture halls in Jordan Hall and berley Community Center, 4000 Middle- Stanford. Call 725-0000. www.stan aguchi An installation with rows of four, field Rd., Palo Alto. Call 854-8897. the Cummings Art Building. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 ford.edu/dept/ccva. carved cedar, biomorphic abstractions seniors (60+) and $5 students. For more information please visit Cantor Arts Center “Shini-e: The Perfor- whose scale corresponds to that of a hu- Massage Appointments Tuesdays, Thurs- www.ncnpatstanford.org. Shown above is Patrick MacKellan, who per- mance of Death in Japanese Kabuki Actor man organ. June 18-Sept. 4. Hours: Tue.- days and Fridays, through June. 30-minute formed in readings last month. Prints.” Through July 24. Woodblock prints Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu., 7-9 p.m.; Sun., massages, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $20 mem- from Japan’s “Floating World.” Cantor Arts 1-5 p.m. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell bers/$25 non-members. Avenidas Senior Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. Call Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329-2366 . www.city Center, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326- 725-4177. www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva/. ofpaloalto.org/artcenter. 5362 ext.23. www.avenidas.org. Page 24 • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Goings On

Reiki Sessions Eastern healing therapy by appointment, Wednesdays, through June, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $15. Avenidas Senior Cen- OF NOTE ter, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326- 5362 ext.23. www.avenidas.org. The Bowman program builds confidence, creativity and academic excellence. Health Lower School - Grades K-5 Breast Cancer Q&A Session A physician and therapist address medical questions Middle School - Grades 6-8 and concerns of breast cancer patients, family, and friends. Free admission. Thurs- Individualized, self-directed program days, through June, 5:30-7 p.m. CBHP, Rich international and cultural studies 545 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 326-6686. www.cbhp.org. Proven, Montessori approach Health Information Professional research State-of-the-art facility librarian available to research health topics, prescription medications and much more. Low student-teacher ratio Wednesdays, noon-3 p.m. By appointment. Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. San Francisco Choral Artists www.bowmanschool.org Call 326-5362 ext.23. www.avenidas.org. “On Wings of Song,” a musical program directed by Magen 4000 Terman Drive • Palo Alto, CA • Tel: 650-813-9131 Solomon, will take place June 24 at 8 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Classes/Workshops Church, 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. In celebration of the San Fran- Boys and Discipline 3-8 years Parenting cisco Choral Artists’ 20th Anniversary Season, the program will include workshop, Tue., June 21, 7-9 p.m. with Britten’s Hymn to St. Cecilia, Carter’s Musicians Wrestle Everywhere, Jomary Hilliard. Explore what is unique Elgar’s There is Sweet Music, Finzi’s My Spirit Sang All Day, Sametz’s to setting limits with boys. $30, registration required. Parents Place, 913 Emer- I Have Had Singing, Vaughan Williams’ Silence and Music and Re- son St., Palo Alto. Call 688-3040. naissance works by Goudimel, L’Estocart and Sweelinck. Tickets are www.ParentsPlaceOnline.org. $22 general admission, $17 seniors (65+) and $12 per person for a German Language Class Conversation is group of six or more. For more information please visit www.sfca.org. emphasized, and basic grammar is covered. Tuesdays, June 21-July 19, 7-9:15 p.m. $55. Palo Alto High School, 50 Em- barcadero Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329.3752. That Makes Me So Mad Child Anger, 3- Religion/Spirituality 8 years Parenting workshop, Wed., June Handling Bullies Class will help provide Compassion and Choices Barbara 22, 7-9 p.m. with Sue Dinwiddie. Examine your child with a non-violent, non-con- Coombs-Lee, speaks on the rights of the children’s anger and coping strategies. frontational method to approach bullying. terminally ill, recent advances in palliative $30. Pre-registration required. Parents Parent and one child: $35 residents /$40 care, and the human dimension of caring Place, 913 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Call non-residents, ages 5-15, 6:30-7:45 p.m. for someone who is terminally ill. Sun., 688-3040. www.ParentsPlaceOnline.org. Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Mid- June 19, 10:30 a.m. Music by George dlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 463-4900. Bunn, flute, and Josie Stultz, cello. Unitar- www.cityofpaloalto.org/enjoy. Film ian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, 505 E. Handling Parental Anger ages 3-8 Par- Charleston Rd., Palo Alto. Call 494-0541. Kultur Movie Series Wednesday, 1:30 enting workshop, Wed., June 29, 7-9 p.m. www.uucpa.org. p.m.: June 22: “The Quiet Man”; June 29: with Sue Dinwiddie. Analyze adult anger Meditation and Self Development Begin- “My Left Foot.” $1 for members, $2 non- toward children: triggers and responses. ners and experienced meditators wel- Hanging Fire by Claudia Allen members Little House Activity Center, 800 $30, registration required. Parents Place, come. Ongoing Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. Do- Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. Submitted by Florida Stage (The Palm Beaches) 913 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Call 688- nations welcome. Pathways to Self Heal- peninsulavolunteers.org. 3040. www.ParentsPlaceOnline.org. ing, 4153 A El Camino Way, Palo Alto. Call The Cataract by Lisa D’amour Life in the Fast Lane Helping teens man- “The Take” Fri., June 17, 8 p.m. Shows 949-3106. www.psh.org. Submitted by Perishable Theatre (Providence) age stress and peer pressure. Wed., June ordinary visionaries as they reclaim their 22, 7-9 p.m. First parent, $29; second par- work, dignity, and democracy. Sponsored Monday, June 20 - Saturday June 25 ent $19. Scholarships available. Sponsored by PPJC, World Centric, and Peace Um- Volunteers by Goodparents. Mitchell Park Communi- brella. Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Become a Project Read Tutor-Help an at Stanford University ty Center, 3800 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Alto, 505 E. Charleston Rd., Palo Alto. Call Adult Learn to Love Reading Project Call (408) 727-5437. www.goodpar 326-8837. www.peaceandjustice.org or Read-Menlo Park will hold its next volun- For a complete listing visit our web site at entsinc.com. www.worldcentric.org or www.uucpa.org. teer tutor training June 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo http://www.NCNPatStanford.org Meditative Yoga Freedom, expansion and Park. Call 330-2525. www.menloparkli For tickets call 650-724-5796 balance through inner strength and grace. Sports brary.org. Taught by Andrea Lenox. June 15-July 25. Mondays, 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Wednesdays, “Aloha In The Bay” 5/10K run/walk Sat., Canopy’s Tree Care Survey Canopy is 9:30-11 a.m. Unity Church, 3391 Middle- June 18, 7:30 a.m. registration; 8:15 a.m. looking for volunteers to survey the health field Rd., Palo Alto. Call 857-0919. race. Benefiting Mountain View Police De- of young street trees. Choose from two partment “Dreams and Futures” Program. sessions: Wed., June 22, 5:30-8 p.m.; Raising a Highly Sensitive Child 2-7 years Cash and checks only. Shoreline Park, Sat., June 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Training will be Parenting workshop, Tue., July 12, 9:30- Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. Call 218- provided/no experience necessary. Ramos $OO.LGVFDQ 11:30 a.m. with Sylvia Ford. Understand 7386. www.alohainthebay.org. Park, Ross Road and Meadow, Palo Alto. SDUWLFLSDWH the behaviors of children who are easily Call 964-6110. www.canopy.org. overwhelmed by situations or sensations. Stanford Youth Sports Festival June 25. IRU)5(( $30, registration required. Parents Place, Sports clinics for children ages 8-14, and Volunteers Needed Through Sept. To help 913 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Call 688- two seminars that will look at the role care for over 2000 injured and orphaned 3040. www.ParentsPlaceOnline.org. sports play in society. Lunchtime speakers wild animals. Call or e-mail wildlife@bat- net.com for more information. Wildlife Res- Raising Children Multilingual birth-6 will be Mark Madsen and Troy Walters. The first 1000 kids to register receive a free cue, 4000 Middlefield Rd. , Palo Alto. Call <287+632576)(67,9$/ years Parenting workshop, Tue., June 28, 494-7926. www.wildliferescue.ws. 7-9 p.m. with Sylvia Ford. Learn the de- Nike t-shirt. Go to website to register. Stan- velopmental characteristics of multilingual ford Athletic Facilities, 641 East Campus #67$1)25'81,9(56,7< children and explore ways to help them Dr., Stanford. Call 724-3910. www.gostanford.com. Support Groups retain and build on the languages they are Caregivers Support Group Find resources, (/./2).'4(%'!-% learning. $30, registration required. Par- Tae Kwon Do Classes held year round. make friends, share solutions, reduce ents Place, 913 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.; Sun- stress. Practical methods for caring for 6SRUWV&OLQLFV Call 688-3040. www.ParentsPlaceOn days, 12:15 p.m. Ages 12 years old to yourself and others. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. 7ZR6HPLQDUV line.org. adults are welcomed. Palo Alto Family through Dec. 14. Mt. View Senior Center, )DPRXV6SHDNHUV Stress Relief Workshop: “Causes and YMCA, 3412 Ross Rd., Palo Alto. Call 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. ,QWHUDFWLYH([KLELWV Cures” Presented by Doctors’ Speakers 856-9622. www.ymcamidpen.org. www.healingheartsworldretreats.org. 7EXYVHE] Bureau Jenny C. Lee. Refreshments Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support served. E-mail [email protected]. The Group To discuss issues such as long term .YRI Healing Lab Acupuncture Clinic, 460 Cal- Clubs/Meetings health concerns, connecting with other ifornia Ave., Palo Alto. Call 380-1999. 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(continued from previous page) Art Galleries Art Exhibit Judi Keyani will exhibit pastels “Faces and Places” Featuring the work of Gallery House “From These Hands:” 3D Angelico Gallery Through June. Paintings and paintings, “Glimpses of Italy.” Through Nancy Calhoun. Through June 30. Hours: show, works in ceramics, sculpture, glass, June 17-18, 8 p.m. $15/$12 . Cubberley by Bay Area artist Donny Hahn. Angelico June 25. Gallery hours, Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.- Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.- mixed media and jewelry, through June Theater, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Gallery, 1139 Chestnut St., Menlo Park. 6 p.m. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos. 3 p.m. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., 25. Gallery House, 320 California Ave., Call 408-379-7494. highrelease.org. Call 566-1211. www.angelicogallery.com. Call 948-2961. gallery9losaltos.com. Los Altos. Call 941-5789. www.view Palo Alto. www.galleryhouse2.com. pointsgallery.com. Julie McNiel, “Moving Target” The visual narration references the artist’s interest in archeology, showing artifacts and sym- bology juxtaposed with myth and magic. Through June 25. Stellar Somerset Gallery, 539 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 328-6688. Design Director/ www.stellarsomersetgallery.com. Porcelain Clay “Platters” Pottery by Jan Simpson Through June 22, Wed.-Sun., 11 Production Manager a.m.-5 p.m. Portola Valley Art Gallery, 765 Portola Rd., Portola Valley. Call 851-1563. www.portolavalleyartgallery.com. Summer Show Paintings by Robert Bush Immediate opening for the right and Mary Ann Halliburton. Through Au- gust. Reception Sat., June 18, noon-5 p.m. Angelico Gallery, 1139 Chestnut St., person to oversee production of Menlo Park. Call 566-1211. www.an gelicogallery.com. two community newspapers and “Two Paths to the Tao” Photographer Francois Dolmetsch uses ancient Egyptian, numerous special sections. pre-Columbian, BC Chinese symbols combined with modern styles and meth- Successful candidate will have five or more ods in their artwork. Through June 30. ART21 Gallery, 539 Alma St., Palo Alto. years experience and be skilled in OSX, Call 566-1381. www.art21.us. Quark, InDesign, and other creative “Water and Rails” Watercolors by Stuart Givot Paints boats, trains and sewer software applications. 180 Prominent California Clay and Glass Artists mains. Givot executes watercolor washes FREE Admission • Demonstrations and Special Exhibits into realistic, moody night scenes, water Email resume and cover letter to: At the Palo Alto Art Center • Embarcadero at Newell filled marinas and mysterious railways. Through June 22, Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 [email protected] July 9th & 10th, 10 to 5 p.m. Portola Valley Art Gallery, 765 Porto- la Rd., Portola Valley. Call 851-1563. www.portolavalleyartgallery.com. Zanzibar Gallery Exhibition of sculptures and paintings by Ruth von Jahnke Waters. Through June 30. Zanzibar Gallery, 325 This space donated as community service by the Palo Alto Weekly. State St., Los Altos. www.Zanzibar EMBARCADERO PUBLISHING Gallery.com. Award-winning service from an award-winning hotel! RESIDENCE INN PALO ALTO–LOS ALTOS.

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Ê Ongoing Breast Cancer Support Recov- ery and renewal program for anyone who Latin American Jewish Tales” Thu., June Ê Upcoming has completed treatment for breast cancer Ê 30, 7 p.m. Free. Bob & Bob Fine Jewish March Against War and Empire Rally and and is now focusing on continued physical, Ê march in downtown Palo Alto. Sat., June Gifts, 141 Forest Ave., Palo Alto. Call 329- emotional, and spiritual well-being. Mon., 25, 7 p.m. Lytton Plaza, University Ave. 9050. June 27, 5-6:30 p.m., free. Stanford Can- and Emerson, Palo Alto. anarchistac Humanist Forum “Recognizing Stages of cer Center, 875 Blake Wilbur Dr., Stan- Ê tion.org/paloalto. Growth”, a talk by Bill Jacobsen and Lois ford. Call 326-6686. www.cbhp.org. Ê Ê Pre-Independence Day Celebration With Kellerman. June 26, 11 a.m. Mitchell Park Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and fireworks. Center, 3800 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Prostate Cancer Support Group: In- Presented by Stanford Lively Arts. 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Eric Black band: Modal Citizens $10/gen- St. Cecilia and works by Carter, Elgar, Finzi, www.aamasv.com. eral; members and students $2 off; stu- Nixon, Sametz, V. Williams, Renaissance Luarie King Reading and Signing “The dents 8-18 $5. Beginners class 7:30 p.m.; composers, others. Fri., June 24, 8 p.m. Game.” Fri., June 24, 7:30 p.m. Kepler’s dance 8-11 p.m. 1st United Methodist $22/$17. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Church of Palo Alto, Hamilton and Byron, 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. Call (415) Call 324-4321. www.keplers.com. Palo Alto. Call 965-9169. BACDS.org. 979-5779. www.sfca.org. Perri O’Shaughnessy Reading and Signing Twilight Concert Series Acoustic Son, an “Case of Lies.” Wed., June 29, 7:30 p.m. Gallery House Figurative oil paintings by acoustic/electric array of original rock en- Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Sandra Cochran and California watercolor ergy. June 28, 6:30-8 p.m. Free to the Menlo Park. Call 324-4321. www.kep landscapes by Trevlyn Williams. June 23- public Peer’s Park, 1899 Park Blvd., Palo lers.com. July 28. Tue., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Sat., Alto. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Artist’s Reception: July 8, SLAC Public Lecture: The Physics of Su- Disney’s “Aristocats Kids” Hotdog Sup- 6-9 p.m. Gallery House, 320 California per Lasers June 28, 7:30 p.m. Free. Stan- Ave., Palo Alto. www.GalleryHouse2.com. pertime show, performed on the Magic ford Linear Accelerator Center, 2575 Sand Castle Stage in the Secret Garden. June Hill Road, Menlo Park. Call 926-4931. 28-July 9, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: PACT Box Soulful Tracks: Form and Surface An www2.slac.stanford.edu/lectures/upcom exhibition of wood sculpture by Robyn Office, Tue.-Sat., 1:30-6 p.m. $3 children, ing.htm. $6 adults. Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, Horn, mixed media paintings by Carol 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 463- Parents of Babies and Preschoolers Dalton and wood-fired ceramics by Craig 4970. Group “Small Saints” and their parents. Petey. June25-July 23. Reception June Fridays, 3-5:30 p.m. Moms and dads vis- 25, 5-8 p.m. Tercera Gallery, 534 Ramona Book Signing and Discussion With Nadia it and share ideas while little ones play to- St., Palo Alto. Call 322-5324. www.ter Grosser-Nagarajan. “Pomegranate Seeds: gether. Free. All Saints’ Episcopal Church, ceragallery.com. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Page 27 HIGH SCHOOLS Sports That was Shorts the year ON THE LINKS . . . Stanford men’s golf coach Conrad Ray of Palo Alto shot a 10-over-par 80 on Thursday and was tied for 132nd that was after the opening round of the U.S. Open Golf Championships in Pine- SportsLocal sports news and schedules, edited by Keith Peters Another standout hurst, N.C. . . . Palo Alto Muni assistant pro Rich Bin teamed with prep sports season Mick Soli to win the NCPGA Pro is in the books Scotch tournament at Richmond Country Club this week. Bin and by Keith Peters Soli shot 126, winning a playoff on t all went by so fast. The 2004-05 the first hole . . . The Accel Foun- high school sports season, lasting dation Golf Tournament, which will Inearly 9 1/2 months, was gone in benefit the Palo Alto High athletic a blink. Football and basketball. Vol- community, will be held June 27 at leyball and swimming. Track and Palo Alto Hills Country Club. Cost tennis. for the scramble format is $250 per Seniors are now graduates, headed person or $900 per foursome. off to college. Juniors are now sen- Cost includes cart, lunch, prizes iors, getting ready for their turn in and post-golf reception. For more the athletic spotlight before taking information: [email protected]. that next big step. Sophomores and freshmen are moving up, most to the JUNIOR GIANTS . . . The East varsity level, while incoming fresh- Palo Alto Junior Giants are about to men are ready to begin the four-year start up their 11th baseball season cycle just completed by others. and the league is currently recruit- Every sports season is special, and ing players, ages 5-14, before the this past year was no exception. league opener on July 9. Signups Championships were won. Individual are being held each Saturday from accomplishments were achieved. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jack Farrell Barriers were broken and records Park. The league features T-Ball were set. Familiar faces were recog- (ages 5-7) and teams for players 8- nized a final time and new ones in- 10, 11-13 and 14-17. Interested troduced. players and coaches also can reg- Palo Alto High got new lights for ister during the week at the East its football field, began construction Palo Alto Parks and Recreation De- of a new swimming facility and put partment and the Bell Street Gym. artificial turf on its baseball infield. For additional information, call 877- Menlo-Atherton opened a new gym- JR-GIANT or find more information nasium, Menlo School unveiled its at www.jrgiant.com. new Field Turf lacrosse/softball field and Pinewood did the same with its BASEBALL TOURNEY . . . The new soccer surface. Alpine/West Menlo Little League New coaches were hired while oth- will host the first Tournament of ers retired. Or quit. Champions of District 52 at Ford As similar as the 2004-05 season Field in Portola Valley. The champi- was to those previous, this past cam- ons of the Alpine, Menlo-Atherton, paign held its own in a special way. San Carlos and Half Moon Bay The high school athletes and their ac- leagues will play in a single-elimina- complishments made it so. tion tourney starting Saturday at The pinnacle of achievement is 10:30 a.m. (Half Moon Bay vs. winning a state championship. The Alpine/West Menlo). San Carlos will

Keith Peters Pinewood girls’ basketball team play Menlo-Atherton at 1:30 p.m. climbed that mountain in 2005 with The losers will play Monday and a 61-39 romp over Pacific Hills in the winners on Tuesday, both at the CIF Division V state finals in 5:30 p.m. Pinewood’s (L-R) Daniela Roark, Thea Morin (hand up) and Hannah Lippe had plenty to celebrate when the Pan- (continued on page 30) ON THE TRACK . . . Stanford grad thers captured the CIF State Division V girls’ basketball championship in March with a 61-39 victory. Toby Stevenson took the U.S. lead in the men’s pole vault with a NATIONAL TEAMS STANFORD ROUNDUP winning clearance of 19-4 1/4 during a meet last weekend in Monter- Stanford Mayberry ready for Rangers, rey, Mexico . . . Stanford grad Lau- ren Fleshman clocked 4:14.73 and finished third in the women’s helps USA pro debut set for Spokane 1,500 meters on Tuesday at the by Rick Eymer any reason he can’t go out and com- annual Harry Jerome International Volleyball pete as an outfielder.” Track Classic in Burnaby, B.C., by Rick Eymer ohn Mayberry, Jr. was introduced to the Texas Rangers media on Mayberry has had some experience Canada . . . Legendary Stanford tanford grad Ogonna Nnamani in the outfield, including the majori- coach Payton Jordan lost one of has yet to play for first-year JTuesday after signing his first professional contract which included a ty of time with Team USA last sum- his records for the masters 100 SUnited States National mer. He’s ready to step in. meters when former University of women’s volleyball team coach Jen- $1.525 million bonus. Then he went out and took batting “I’m willing to do whatever the or- Texas sprint great Bobby Whilden ny Lang Ping, but when she does she ganization wants me to do to help the set a world record in the men’s 70 will help the Americans in their effort practice in Arlington wearing a Rangers’ uniform and proceeded to ball club as soon as possible,” he said. division last week at the National to reach next year’s World Grand “I think I can be a middle-of-the-line- Senior Games in Pittsburgh, Pa. impress the gathering with his phys- Prix. Gonzalesphoto.com ical abilities. up type of guy like my dad (former Whilden finished the race in 12.76 In the meantime, incoming Stan- major leaguer John Mayberry, Sr.), seconds to shatter Jordan’s previ- ford freshman Cynthia Barboza., the Mayberry, who played first base the past three seasons at Stanford, but I think I bring a little more to the ous world mark of 12.91. only member of the national roster table in terms of speed. I just re- without collegiate experience, is do- will be sent to the outfield with the Rangers. member watching him play in an old SPORTS ONLINE ing her best to help the national team timers game and getting thrown out this summer. “John is very athletic,” Rangers For expanded daily coverage of college general manager John Hart said. “He by 10 feet.” and prep sports, please see our online Team USA (4-1) entered elimina- John Mayberry Jr. received a $1.525 Mayberry Sr., a first-round pick in edition at www.PaloAltoOnline.com million signing bonus. covers a lot of ground. There isn’t (continued on page 34) (continued on page 32) Page 28 • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly New this year...easy pull-down menu voting

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Let the Sunshine in Senior Kelsey Haley (foreground) led Menlo to the CCS Palo Alto’s Cooper Miller (left) and Brian Baskauskas There’s nothing quite water polo title. celebrated a CCS basketball crown. like the well crafted beauty of an Andersen Prep wrapup putting together their memorable sea- ory and Castilleja both advanced to window or door. At Bruce Bauer our expert sales staff (continued from page 28) sons, the boys and girls of fall took their respective NorCal semifinals be- will help you find the best Andersen solution for your their best shots. As is the case in most fore having their excellent seasons home improvement needs. The famous Andersen® Sacramento. It was the school’s sec- years, local teams were right on tar- end. Castilleja put a remarkable 34-6 Frenchwood® patio doors and the new custom-sized ond state championship and it raised get. record into the books while Priory double-hung windows provide exceptional beauty, the bar for every other team and ath- The Menlo School girls’ water polo was a surprising winner in the CCS energy efficiency and reliability. lete. team ended St. Francis’ four-year Division V finale. Palo Alto, mean- The Palo Alto boys’ basketball reign as Central Coast Section water while, won its first-ever outright Come in to Bruce Bauer Lumber & Supply today to find out team came close, reaching the Divi- polo champions with a thrilling 6-5 league title by going 12-0 in the SC- more about our Andersen® windows and doors. Bruce Bauer sion II NorCal finals before finally victory to end what was expected to VAL El Camino Division. Lumber & Supply. We’re more than just a warehouse. seeing its 31-2 season ended by Oak be a rebuilding year for the Knights. In cross country, Gunn senior Tori Ridge (Sacramento), which went on The Gunn and Menlo boys also Tyler put the finishing touches on a Bruce Bauer Lumber & Supply to win the state crown. Tying the played for CCS titles, but both ended successful career by winning her sec- 134 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA 94040 school record for the most victories in in defeat. The Titans fell to Bel- ond straight CCS title in Division II (650) 948-1089 www.brucebauer.com a single season, however, provided larmine in the Division I finals, 16-7, and winding up third in the CIF State Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:00pm Sat 8:00am-4:30pm Sun 9:00am-4:30pm little consolation for the Viking sen- while the Knights were upended by Meet after going in ranked No. 1 in iors. St. Francis in Division II, 8-5. California. Tyler went on to qualify Long before those two teams began In girls’ volleyball, Woodside Pri- for the Foot Locker National Cham- pionships. Castilleja’s Ashley Schoet- tle also ran away with an individual CCS title, in Division V. Stratford School is opening The Sacred Heart Prep boys’ soccer team returned to the top after a one-year absence, putting together the a new preschool and elementary best record (21-0-1) in school history while capturing its sixth CCS Divi- sion III title with a 2-1 win over Val- school in Palo Alto! ley Christian-Dublin. The Gators pro- duced 14 shutouts during their To learn more about Stratford or to schedule a tour, record-breaking season. please call (650) 493-1151 or email [email protected]. In girls’ tennis, Menlo lost only two matches in the final month of the season but both were to Monta Vista in the CCS and NorCal championship matches. Winter brought us basketball, soccer and wrestling and there were no shortages of outstanding team and individual efforts. The Gunn and Palo Alto boys dominated the local soccer scene, renew- ing their intense rivalry that ranks among the best anywhere. The Titans shook off a tie and loss to the Vikings to win the SCVAL De Anza Division title, then avenged those non-wins by edging Paly on penalty kicks in the CCS semifinals. All the good things Gunn accomplished during the season, however, appeared lost in a 2-1 setback to Mit- www.stratfordschools.com ty in the Division II finals that left the Titans 20-3-1 for the year. Page 30 • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports

In boys’ basketball, Sacred Heart en school records. Di Ricco surpassed Prep stretched its winning streak in two of M-A’s oldest season batting the Private Schools Athletic League average marks - Bob Melvin’s .500 in to 62 straight by completing a third 1978 and Dave Tokheim’s .537 in consecutive 16-0 season. Eastside 1987. Di Ricco’s career batting aver- Prep made it 95-0 in CPSAL regular- age was .468 with 74 runs and 96 season games since 1997 with yet an- RBI. other league title. Menlo senior Andy Suiter led the The Paly boys and Pinewood girls, Knights back to the CCS Division III however, made the most of their re- playoffs and finished the year with spective streaks. The Vikings won 17 back-to-back no-hitters and as the in a row to reach the NorCal finals school’s all-time career strikeout while the Panthers captured 19 leader with 433. straight on the way to winning the Castilleja junior pitcher Alex state crown. Chang-Graham led the Gators to a In wrestling, Gunn senior Adam 10-0 softball record, West Bay Ath- Juratovac dominated the heavyweight letic League title and second CCS ap- division during the league season pearance in school history. No-hitters while helping the Titans defend their and double-digit strikeout efforts title. He also realized a goal by qual- were the norm for Chang-Graham. ifying for the CIF State Meet. As the school year wound down, it Spring brought us a more interest Keith Peters also sped up with some sizzling ef- in lacrosse, a new boys’ tennis pow- forts in track and field. er, a sensational swim season, the end The Palo Alto girls won their first of two recordbreaking baseball ca- league crown in 12 years and had one reers, a softball strikeout queen and Menlo senior Libby Jenke won the of the most versatile athletes in the some efforts in track and field that 800 at the CIF State Meet. CCS in senior Katrina Zawojski. filled the record books and left lasting Freshman Mia Lattanzi, however, memories. ing to train at night at Stanford while stole the spotlight at the section fi- The Gunn girls won their first the Vikings’ new pool was under con- nals by winning the 400 meters in a Peninsula Athletic League lacrosse struction, first-year coach Danny school-record 56.18. crown with an unbeaten regular sea- Dye’s young and talented squad still Menlo-Atherton senior Laurie son, but then saw their perfect season swam away with the school’s first Roberts led the area’s high jumpers end at 16-1 with a loss to defending CCS title since 1995. Freshman Liv again while teammate Evan Ander- champ Menlo in the tournament fi- Jensen emerged as one of the stars of son proved his durability from the nals. The Menlo boys, meanwhile, the future with school records and 800 to the 3,200. Both reached the Keith Peters continued their dominance in the All-American times. state meet, along with Castilleja pole league and toppled rival Menlo- The Menlo-Atherton girls re- vaulter Tori Anthony, Menlo’s Libby Atherton in the league playoff finals bounded from losing the PAL finals Jenke, the Paly girls’ 400 relay team to finish 21-1. on a disqualification (following an and Gunn’s Tyler. The Palo Alto girls’ swimming and diving team celebrated their first Central Sacred Heart Prep established it- undefeated dual-meet season) with Anderson (third in the 1,600) and Coast Section championship since 1995 by defeating defending champion self as the new power in boys’ tennis two CCS victories and All-American Anthony (fourth in the pole vault) Mitty on a record-setting day at Stanford University this spring. after beating neighboring Menlo in times while the Sacred Heart Prep came away with medals, but it was the CCS Division II finals, 5-2. It was boys had their best finish ever (third) Tyler (the state’s No. 1 qualifier in the Gators’ first-ever win over the while showcasing the talents of soph- the 3,200) and Jenke (the state leader Knights and propelled them into their omore Kameron Maxfield-Flores and in the 800) who were golden in Sacra- first NorCal appearance and 22-2 Alex Navarro. mento with thrilling championship record. SHP’s Adam Davison and In baseball, Menlo-Atherton sen- victories. Jamie Hutter put the capper on the ior Domenic Di Ricco had a dreamy With that, the sun set on yet an- year by winning the CCS doubles season with some eye-opening statis- other outstanding high school championship. tics. He batted .605 (46 for 76), had a sports season. Sunrise on the 2005- The Palo Alto girls’ swim team had .882 slugging percentage, 27 runs 06 campaign is less than three a season for the books. Despite hav- scored, 29 RBI and tied or broke sev- months away. ■ Nichoas Wright Keith Peters

Ariel Baxterbeck (left) helped Castilleja go 34-6 and Gunn senior Tori Tyler ran away with a state track title reach the NorCal volleyball semis. in the 3,200 meters. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Page 31 Sports Real Estate Matters

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2005 SPRING HIGH SCHOOL HONORS

GIRLS SWIMMING Most Improved: Chris Sorenson Most Valuable: Jack Miller, Matt Moone Most Improved: Stanley Chun Most Valuable: Colleen Volpe Most Inspirational: Kendall Stacey O’Brien Award: Alex Mical SOFTBALL Most Improved: Samantha Leung GIRLS LACROSSE Most Improved: Zack Carson Most Valuable: Kelli Fangonilo Coaches Award: Sera Garrison Most Valuable: Devon Davey, Laura Hob- Frosh-Soph Coaches Award: Katie Barich Junior Varsity son Most Valuable: Teddy Miller Offensive MVP: Brittany Stankovic Most Valuable: Patricia Santos Most Improved: Jacque Cuisinot Most Improved: Daniel Creagan, Michael Most Improved: Anne Widera Most Valuable: Vanessa Gauthier Most Inspirational: Kayla Ushman Kvamme, Steve Urban BOYS SWIMMING BOYS TENNIS Junior Varsity GIRLS LACROSSE Outstanding Senior: Jeremy Goldstein, Alec Most Valuable: Andy Khuri-Yakub Most Valuable: Sarah Vallarino, Megan Mon- Most Valuable: Julia Martin Goldfield gird Most Improved: Jon Cheung MVP Offense: Molly Lapolla Outstanding Junior: Edward Morrison Most Improved: Anna Alter Coaches Award: Kevin Rui MVP Defense: Gabi Bressack Outstanding Sophomore: Peter Lo Most Inspirational: Kerry McNellis Junior Varsity Most Improved: Jenn Volk Outstanding Freshman: Michael Fortune SOFTBALL Most Valuable: Daniel Ugarte Most Inspirational: Michelle Wegenstein Coaches Award: Jeremy Goldstein, Alec Most Valuable: Natalie Chladek, Danielle Golfield Most Improved: Evan Chen Dianne Whipple Award: Julia Martin Kielty Outstanding Diver: Keller Kiger BOYS TRACK & FIELD Frosh-Soph Most Improved: Theresa Tenisi Most Improved: Will Simon Most Valuable Track: Curtis Liang Most Valuable: Emily Spiegel Keith Peters Most Inspirational: Natalie Chladek Junior Varsity Most Valuable Field: Chris Yu MVP Offense: Hannah Leone Frosh-Soph Most Valuable: Michael Nguyen Most Improved: Rishi Gupta MVP Defense: Brittany Williams, Jill Hagey Most Valuable: Dorothy Maumasi Most Improved: Eben LaPuy Coaches Award: Dezmon Hunter Most Improved: Claire Gilhuly, Alex Baum Most Improved: Maria Patino Coaches Award: David Protter Frosh-Soph Most Inspirational: Amelie Le Moullac Most Inspirational: Tara Galvez GIRLS SWIMMING Most Valuable: Gaurav Shirole Hardest Worker: Allie Haynes Jill Klausner BOYS SWIMMING Outstanding Senior: Monika Friedman Most Improved: Paul Carlisle SOFTBALL Most Valuable: Peter Jacobs Outstanding Junior: Becky Wenzlau GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Player of Year: Ali Lycette Most Improved: Robbie Eaton Outstanding Sophomore: Tanya Wilcox, GUNN HIGH Most Valuable Track: Tori Tyler Frosh-Soph Most Inspirational: Michael Borcich Louisa Zuo ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Most Valuable Field: Audrey Pereira Most Valuable: Lauren Gilhuly Frosh-Soph Outstanding Freshman: Liv Jensen Senior Male: Adam Juratovac, Ryan Mc- Most Improved: Jane Laird Most Improved: Natalie Feldman Dermott, Arjan Ligtenberg Most Valuable: Kevin Lane, Sam Hedges Coaches Award: Roxanne Pinto, Ashley Yee Coaches Award: Shayneea Francesconi Coaches Award: Shantia Martinez Senior Female: Tori Tyler, Jill Klausner Most Improved: Alex Popp Outstanding Diver: Jennie Reese Junior Varsity BOYS SWIMMING Junior Male: Matt Johnson Most Inspirational: Greg Randall Coaches Award: Nicole Przybyla Most Valuable: Jessica Chan Most Valuable: Travis Read Junior Female: Di Eaton GIRLS SWIMMING Junior Varsity Most Improved: Michaela Venuti Coaches Award: Alex Seipp Most Valuable: Kelly Eaton, Heidi Kucera Most Valuable: Amanda Wong Sophomore Male: Tucker Laurence Most Improved: Derrick Chen Most Improved: Kelly Fero Most Improved: Kristen Ingram Sophomore Female: Jenica Law Frosh-Soph MENLO-ATHERTON Most Inspirational: Elena Kadvany Coaches Award: Charlotte Chang Freshman Male: Kyle Einfalt Most Valuable: Matt Hale OUTSTANDING SENIOR ATHLETES Frosh-Soph BOYS TRACK & FIELD Freshman Female: Casey Barnes-Waychus Most Improved: David Saunders Male: Evan Anderson Most Valuable: Paloma Clohossey, Tatiana MVP Team: Pierre Meloty-Kapella KAYE LITTLE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD GIRLS SWIMMING Female: Laurie Roberts Sheikhrezai MVP Track: Herrel Siller Jr. Jill Klausner Most Valuable: Maryann Hiller BADMINTON Most Improved: Marisa Kendall MVP Field: Alex Jugant OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Coaches Award: Kelsey Haley Most Valuable: Harrison Li Most Inspirational: Lauren Swartz Most Improved: Michael Nordlund Adam Juratovac, Arjan Ligtenberg, Tori Most Improved: Brittany Westerman Tyler, Jill Klausner, Ryan McDermott Most Improved: Evan Fredericksen BOYS TENNIS Most Inspirational: Chris Reade Frosh-Soph VARSITY 3-SPORT AWARDS Most Inspirational: Jackie Ching Most Valuable: Haano Fakapalea Coaches Award: David White Most Valuable: Elise Ponce Matt Johnson, Adam Juratovac, Jenica BASEBALL Most Improved: Zack Schwab Frosh-Soph Most Improved: Lauren Wiefels Law, Jill Klausner, Derek Austin Most Valuable: Domenic Di Ricco Most Inspirational: Haano Fakapalea MVP Team: Trenton Hart BOYS TENNIS BADMINTON Most Improved: Mike Jorgenson Frosh-Soph MVP Track: Maurice Williams Most Valuable: Alex Kaufman, John Williford Most Valuable: Davis Liu, Cecilia Yang Most Inspirational: Grant Stevenson Most Valuable: Taylor Burwell MVP Field: Dennis Muaka Coaches Award: Mark Keegan, Jason Przy- Most Improved: Chris Wu Frosh-Soph Most Improved: Oscar Coaquira byla Most Improve: Nigel Hawkins Coaches Award: Pam Wu Most Valuable: Stephen Hicks Most Inspirational: Gavin Devaughn Most Improved: David Castor Most Inspirational: Alfred Chen Junior Varsity Most Improved: Geoffrey Pound BOYS TRACK & FIELD Frosh-Soph Coaches Award: Robert Miller Most Valuable: Daniel Chung Most Inspirational: Joe Cain Most Valuable: Evan Anderson Most Valuable: Eric Lee GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Most Improved: Ben Reiter BOYS GOLF Most Improved: Pat Desmond Most Improved: Andrew Dixon MVP Team: Katrina Zawojski BASEBALL Most Valuable: Blake Kiernan Most Inspirational: Tom Fjeldsted Coaches Award: Nikhil Basu Trivedi MVP Track: Mia Lattanzi Most Valuable: Colin Felch, Brent Gardiner Most Improved: Marty Cooper Frosh-Soph BOYS TRACK & FIELD MVP Field: Linda Oseso Coaches Award: Tucker Laurence Most Inspirational: Jamie Walsh Most Valuable: John Folker, Robby Merk Most Valuable: Charles Wetherell Most Improved: Meghan Przybyla Junior Varsity BOYS LACROSSE Most Improved: Matt Boyd Frosh-Soph Most Inspirational: Ali Apple Most Valuable: Jay Perlman Most Valuable: Erik Fowle Most Inspirational: Jeff Hester Most Valuable: Kerry Fier Coaches Award: Katy Wanner, Renata Most Improved: Spencer Sturken Most Improved: Glen Eastman GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Cummins, Elissa Chandler GIRLS TRACK & FIELD DIVING Most Inspirational: Ken Ushman, Sebast- Most Valuable: Laurie Roberts, Jennifer Junior Varsity Most Valuable: Alexis Link Most Improved: Andrew Clendenin, Lashley ian Turner Connet MVP Team: Carissa Caryotakis Frosh-Soph Simmons Junior Varsity Most Improved: Kristin McGhee MVP Track: Joyce Lee Most Valuable: Jamie Leong Coaches Award: Courtney Cox Most Valuable: Hutch Moragne Most Inspirational: Christina Thomas MVP Field: Brianna Cala BOYS GOLF Frosh-Soph PALO ALTO Most Improved: Mailee Hung Most Valuable: Daniel Chun Most Valuable: Madeline Wheeler, Suzanne Most Inspirational: Pauline Nguyen Eldredge ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Most Improved: Colin Lam Coaches Award: Betsy Penick, Lily Feng, Coaches Award: Brian Weinstein Most Improved: Stephanie Lee Senior male: Nathan Ford Brenna Nagao GYMNASTICS Most Inspirational: Jeannie Jensen Senior female: Katrina Zawojski Most Valuable: Kaylyn Reyes, Miranda Der Hamilton Award: Pierre Meloty-Kapella Coaches Award: Selena Slavenburg MENLO SCHOOL Williams Award: Ali Apple GIRLS LACROSSE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR BADMINTON Most Valuable Attack: Maggie Wynn Senior male: Andy Suiter Best performance: Damian Wang, Stephen Shin Most Valuable Defense: Christine Abraham Senior female: Julia Martin Best effort: Sam Ng Coaches Award: Elissa Brown Junior male: Travis Read Best attitude: Joyce Chou Junior Varsity Junior female: Ali Lycette Junior Varsity Most Valuable: Emma Dietrich Sophomore male: Anthony Bouvier Best new player: Blaine Lose Most Improved: Frances Kao Sophomore female: Megan Burmeister Strongest freshman: Joanna Wu SOFTBALL Freshman male: Travis Boyce BASEBALL Most Valuable: Jill Klausner Freshman female: Allison Carlisle Most Valuable: Nathan Ford Coaches Award: Ashley Gardiner, Shell BASEBALL Offensive MVP: Matt Wismann Overton Weinstock Award: Ryan Cavan, Andy Suit- Junior Varsity er, Colin Umphreys Pitcher of the Year: Karl Laughton Most Valuable: Stephanie Ahrendsen, Neva Frosh-Soph Defensive MVP: Mike Barich Hauser Outstanding pitcher: Matt Corley Coaches Award: Jeff Christopherson BOYS SWIMMING Outstanding hitter: Austin Cuellar Frosh-Soph Most Valuable: Ysbrand Nusse, Alexander Most Valuable: Peter Abrams Coaches Award: Danny Zuckerman Kyle Terada Keith Peters Davis BOYS GOLF Most Improved: Tyler Shambora Coaches Award: Koji Frahm, Bruno Mehech Most Valuable: Brent Booth Coaches Award: Blaine Marchant Junior Varsity Coaches Award: Riley Kriebel BOYS GOLF Most Valuable: Dylan Kim All-league: Brent Booth Most Valuable: Will Haydon Most Improved: Aris Theologis Evan Anderson BOYS LACROSSE Most Inspirational: Max Rausch Nathan Ford

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Page 33 Former Stanford athletic standouts on hand for youth festival

ome of the top names in the ceiver Gene Washington. Day. We just want to be good neigh- Goodness in Life, asks “Does par- and rugby, to name a few. Parents history of Stanford athletics A community outreach event that bors, and introduce people to Stan- ticipation in competitive sports en- and children alike will have the op- Swill participate in The Youth is free and open to the public, the ford.” courage the living of an ethical life? portunity to participate and try their Sports Festival and Seminars at day includes sports clinics and tour- The athletic department’s “open The second seminar, Sports and hands at these various sports. Stanford University, set for Satur- naments hosted by Stanford Uni- house” will feature sports clinics Success in Life will discuss the One of the day’s highlights will day, June 25. versity student-athletes and coach- hosted by Stanford student-athletes question, “Does involvement in be a panel discussion with Madsen, Those scheduled to appear in- es, two seminars on the impact of and coaches for children ages 8-14. sports automatically lead to success Tom, Walters, Johnson and Kirk. clude former Cardinal greats Mark sports participation, a panel discus- Four, 90-minute clinics will take in life? And does one have to be They will discuss how sports has Madsen, currently a member of the sion with former Stanford student- place throughout the day in base- successful in sports or is it enough impacted their lives and the life les- Minnesota Timberwolves in the athletes and a “festival” of partici- ball, softball, boys and girls basket- to have participated? These two sons they have learned through par- NBA, Teyo Johnson, a member of patory sports activity for kids. ball and boys and girls soccer. Two seminars will include Stanford Uni- ticipation in competitive sports. The the Oakland Raiders, Logan Tom, “The motive behind the event is tennis tournaments will take place versity scholars and former Stan- discussion will be hosted by Vern two-time U.S. volleyball to invite the community on campus during the day for ages 10-14 as ford University student-athletes. Glenn, sports anchor at KRON. Olympian, Troy Waters. a member and enjoy the day,” said Gary well as an all-comers swim meet A festival of interactive sports ac- For more information on The of the Indianapolis Colts in the Migdol, the event organizer and a for ages 6-14. tivities will include such sports as Youth Sports Festival and Seminars NFL, Olympic swimmer Tara Kirk, Stanford Senior Assistant Athletic Two seminars will take a closer lacrosse, fencing, crew, field hock- at Stanford University, visit NFL Hall of Fame coach Bill Director. “This is the athletic de- look at the role sports plays in soci- ey, gymnastics, ultimate frisbee, Tae www.gostanford.com. Walsh and former NFL wide re- partment’s version of Community ety. The first seminar, Sports and Kwon Do, water polo, volleyball National teams (continued from page 28)

tion play of the Pan American Cup in Santo Domingo, Dominican Repub- lic on Thursday after finishing with the second best record in Group B. The Americans won their first four matches before falling to Cuba, 30- 28, 26-24, 25-22, on Tuesday night. The Cubans (5-0) clinched the top spot in Group B, an automatic berth in Friday’s tournament semifinals and a trip to next year’s World Grand Prix. Stanford junior Kristin Richards THE IKEA SUMMER SALE and Stanford sophomore Byrn Ke- hoe are also playing with the national team, and traveled to Montreux, Switzerland, along with Stanford assistant coach Denise Corlett to compete in the Montreux Volley Masters last weekend. The Americans lost all three of their matches but Kehoe and Richards were both among the leaders in several categories. Kehoe, playing behind veteran set- ter Robyn Ah Mow-Santos, ranked 16th among all setters with an 0.33 per game average. She was also ranked among the leaders in digs. Richards was among the leaders in kills and blocks. The Pan American Cup serves as a qualifier for the World Grand Prix for the top three NORCECA teams and the best South American team. Nnamani is not on the Pan Amer- ican Cup roster as she finished her undergraduate degree last week.

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Vacation, sick time & expenses Jobs reimbursement are standard company benefits. Among our 50 employees are many who 500 Help Wanted work flex schedules and many who we’ve To arrange for an interview, email your Administrative Assistant trained with new skills to succeed in their jobs. resume and cover letter to Michael Howard Property management office for home- Our employees include incredibly talented indi- at [email protected]. owner’s association seeks an Administrative Assistant for P/T or poss. viduals whose creativity and personalities make F/T long term position. Applicants this a great place to work. should have computer knowledge, incl. Imagine working at a great place in downtown Word & Excel, clerical & office skills, Palo Alto within biking distance of home! incl. typing; excel. people & communication skills, both verbal & written; organized, detail oriented & able to multi-task. Located in beautiful area, benefits & flex. hours. 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To learn *Income limits & monthly rents West of 101. Best studio in neighbor- more about this great career opportunity and the benefits of are subject to change w/median hood. Private patio, pool. Gas paid. N/P. being a CommonWealth employee, please visit our website income of Santa Clara County. Move in bonus. $695 mo. 650/321- 6148 at www.wealthcu.org. Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers Accepted. PA: Studios, 1BR & 2BR Dntn., quiet, cats OK. No phone number in the ad? GO TO A/C, pool, spa, lndry, gar. 275 Hawthorne. (650)321-6633. MV: 2BR/1BA fogster.com Easy walk to downtown. HARDWOOD Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA floors, D/W, large storage. PETS OK. Move in now, W/D, carport, storage, bk for contact information Carport. $1250 month. yard, not a complex. SPSR realty (650) 1646 Latham. 650/851-5650 759-2299 $1100/mon Page 38 • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Palo Alto Weekly THE PENINSULA’S FREE CLASSIFIEDS WEB SITE MARKETPLACE the printed version of TO RESPOND TO ADS WITHOUT PHONE NUMBERS GO TO WWW.FOGSTER.COM fogster.com

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ERS. $65/mo. & up Near El Camino. (650)326-3230 View or lease. $820 lease. New Mountain View, 2 BR/1 BA decor, Dishwasher, closets. Los Altos, 5+ BR/4+ BA GO TO MOBILE HOME in lovely Sunset Estates- Residential Architect - $0 50 REDWOOD (650)361-1200 A Better PERFECT FAMILY HOME: 1.2 Acre, Adult Park. (650)326-3423 Property Management. Co. 5bd/4.5ba. Cul-de-sac & Best PA 855 Real Estate fogster.com Mtn. View, 2 BR/2 BA - $184,950 RWC: 1BR & 2BR Townhouses schools! $9500mo. Services Patio, pool, new decor. $895 & $1250. ITSAHUMMER.COM 650-851-7054 for contact P.A., 2BR/1.5BA + 1587 Oxford. ABPMC (650)473-9983 LIST YOUR HOME FOR 1.5% 766-9842 information Mid-Peninsula Buyers RWC: 1BR TRIPLEX Menlo Park, 2 BR/1 BA Palo Alto, 4 BR/2 BA Pacifica, 4 BR/3 BA $995. Pvt. yd., storage, HW floors. 720 Bonus Rm. Willows. Lovely gardens. HW Elegant Crescent Park home. ***SPECTACULAR DESIGNER 860 Housesitting Elm. ABPMC 650-473-9983 floors. LR w/FP. W/D. Patio/deck. Wonderful kitchen, upstairs/down- HOME**** Unusual Stanford monk seeks Fenced yards. $2600/mo incl. util/gar- stairs decks. Best schools, near $1.125 private development, RWC: 1BR/1BA dener. 831/332-5652 garage. $900/mo. + $800 dep. 369- Stanford, walk downtown. Downstairs Skyline/280. 5 Years new- 4+ Bed, 890 Real Estate 8261 BR can be Au-pair with bath/private 3 Bath + loft. Cathedral ceiling, entrance. Available July 1st. 203-431- MV: 2BR/1BA Chef’s Kitchen w/granite/maple cabi- Wanted RWC: 2BR/1BA 0953 $5200/mo Beaut. landscaped. Hrdwd flrs/Oriental nets, island, SS appliances. Lrg 2BR w/ walk-in closet. Pool, Rugs. Pvt gar/patio. Lndry rm. DW. Travertine & bamboo flooring I Buy Houses water/garb/cable paid. $1200/mo. + Bright. N/S/P. $1400/mo. 650-743- throughout.. Fireplace,jacuzzi and $800 dep. (650)369-8261, (650)368- 5502 more! Cobblestone patio &garden, A firm offer to buy your property will be Palo Alto, 4 BR/3 BA made 24 hours after you call Robert. 2467 PA: 2BR/1BA gazebo. Frank 650-281.4289 Desired N.PA;1/3AC;SepGstCottag 650-339-3933 Downtown. Carriage house, new unit, ziprealty.com RWC: 2BR/1BA Palo Alto, 4 BR/3 BA - $4800/mo. Lrg 2BR w/ walk-in closet. Pool, gas stove, A/C, 1 car park, laundry & Room for 8 horses water/garb/cable paid. $1200/mo. + Palo Alto, 4 BR/4+ BA - $10000/mo. refrig incl., fully furn. or unfurn, N/S/P. Wanted: room for 8 horses on $800 dep. (650)369-8261, (650)368- Corp. rental OK, floor plan avail. Palo Alto, 5+ BR/3 BA - $5900 Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $25000 Penninsula. Pam 650-361-1093 2467 Menlo Park, 2 BR/2 BA $2700/mo. 650-400-6203 EXECUTIVE TOWN HOME: 2/2 w/Den. Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $1250 Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $839000 RWC: 2BR/2BA, Sand Hill/280 - Las Lomitas schools! Approx 1150 sq ft. AEK, pool, laundry $3600mo. ITSAHUMMER.COM 650-851- PV: 1BR/1BA Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $839,000 facilities. N/P/S. $1300/mo. + $500 Charming pool house. W/garden. 7054 Palo Alto, 4 BR/2 BA sec. deposit. 650-364-4997 or 650- Utilities included. N/P/S. Avail mid Aug. 3473 Park Blvd. Open S/S 6/11-12 363-8048 Menlo Park, 3 BR/1 BA - $2300 / mo $1300/mo. 854-6271 1:30-4:30 $795000 G.Luce 650-566- Sunnyvale: 1BR Menlo Park, 3 BR/2 BA - $2950.00 PV: 2BR/1BA 5343 Lovely, attached cottage in wooded Near 280 1BR COZY $780. 2BR LOWER Menlo Park, 3 BR/2 BA - $2950 $983. Easy PA/Stanford commute. country setting, 2.5 acres. Sep ent, pvt Palo Alto, 4 BR/3 BA - $979,000 Menlo Park, 4 BR/2 BA patio, FP, W/D, cable, DSL, nr 280. About those ads Average rent after lease bonus. 731 E. Redwood City , 3 BR/3 BA - $1,375,000 Homestead Rd (408)735-9076 Renovated, excellent cond, refrig, W/D, $2200. (650)854-8184 frplc, 2 car garage, fenced yard/deck, A Better Property Management Co. Portola Valley, 3 BR/2 BA Redwood City (emerald Hills), 1 BR/1 BA Redwood City, 3 BR/2 BA - $896000 without phone gardener incl, Las Lomitas schools, nr - 1750 Stanford, I-280. Avail 8/1 $3600/mo GATED COUNTRY ESTATE: Great www.Homes2Buy.com 803 Duplex 310-860-1355 views, Best PV neighborhood & The site with ALL homes for sale in the numbers... schools! $6000mo. 815 Rentals Wanted Multiple Listing data system covering East Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $1000/mo Mountain View, 3 BR/2 BA - $2000/mo. ITSAHUMMER.COM 650-851-7054 3BR+ House - $2500 San Francisco, the Peninsula & sur- Ads in the paper with- PA: 2BR/1BA MP: 1BR/1BA Need a Quiet 1BDR - $900 rounding Coastal Regions Private wooded lot. near downtown, frplc, patio, 1 car Move in bonus! garage. Includes utils. $995/mo. Redwood City, 1 BR/1 BA - $700/mo Need Home in Hays School Area - 830 Commercial/ out phone numbers Carport, laundry room, (650)322-2814 $3,000 easy access to Stanford. N/P. Quiet Couple;1-year min lease... Income Property $1095 mo. 650/321-6148 MP: 2BR/2BA RWC: 3BR/2.5BA are free ads posted Beautifully decorated. Open Daily 9am-8pm. Near bor- Room wanted - $300-500 Downtown Los Altos Location Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $1700 Hardwood floors, fireplace. der of Atherton. Living room/dining Short Term Rental through our Includes gardener & W/D. Los Altos Office Space Redwood City, 2 BR/1 BA - $1240. room, eat-in kitchen, large family 3 months, 7/1-10/1 (furn or unfurn.) by $2200/mo. Call (650)327-5460 room w/fireplace, all appliances, Excel Los Altos location on El Camino at mother & 13 yo son plus adorable, well- Ortega. 700 sqft on 2nd flr, lrg windows, fogster.com classified Redwood City, 2 BR/2 BA - $1500/mo. MV: 3BR/2BA HOT TUB, gardener included. behaved Golden Retriever. Will pay pet 279 Santiago. $2950/mo. obo. Call 3 offices & recep area, min 6 month Pets OK, frige, pool, large yard, close deposit. Refs. 650/327-9866 lease. $1750/mo. (408)496-6262 ext 4 805 Homes for Rent to 85 & 101. Avail.July 1st. $2495/mo. (work) 650-589-5515 or 650-328- web site. Complete 650-968-2647 8347 (home) 820 Home Exchanges LOS ALTOS OFFICE SPACE - $1,575/MO ATH: 2BR/2BA information appears Spacious home in Lindenwood on MV: 4BR/2BA Horse care for housing Medical/Dental Office - $1685/mo. shared acre. Hdwd flrs. thruout. Lg. kit., Looks sharp! Quiet neighborhood street- Labor Exchange dining area. Vaulted ceil. New Corian like cul-de-sac, no thru traffic. Hrdwd San Mateo Co. farmhouse available in MP: Downtown Offices on the web site. The showers. W/D. 2 car gar. N/P. Gardener flrs, carpet. W/D, frige. Pets OK. Close exchange for P/T, tree farm labor. 650- Wonderful small downtown offices incl. $3500 mo. Linwood Realty, to 85/101 & dwntwn. $2795/mo. Avail. 747-0304 for rent: person placing the ad 650/851-0919 7/1 (650)968-2647. 1010 Doyle — 390 s.f. & 90 s.f. 713 Santa Cruz — 231s.f. Atherton, 3 BR/2 BA P. A., 3 BR/2 BA - $2850/mo. 825 Homes/Condos 885 Oak Grove — 203 s.f always has the option Charming Atherton 3 bedroom/2 bath PA: 1BR/1BA Classic Property Services house on almost an acre. Walk to down- for Sale AEK, D/W, W/D, garage. Hrdwd flrs, 650-329-9022 town Menlo Park, train, and best Menlo Dublin, 3 BR/2 BA of buying lines for beamed ceilings, frplc, rear yard & patio, Park schools. Fruit trees abound on this Villas at Dublin Ranch Villages ZERO MP: Furnished office to share creekside setting, $1850/mo. 650-494- sunny flat lot. Granite countertops and DOWN PAYMENT. This is better than Great location, close to 101 & Marsh 8900 ext. 404 or 650-941-5211 print in the newspa- stainless appliances. Harwood floors. waiting for new! This 1 year old 3 bed- Rd. Call (650)280-2628 Large sunny deck. Pets welcome. PA: 2BR/1BA & 1BR/1BA Woodside, 4 BR/4+ BA room 2 bath condo is better than a Occupied rental cottage located on prop- Newly updated 2BR home w/D/W, W/D, IMMACULATE EXEC RETREAT: on 3.5 model. Decorator upgrades! Upgraded PA: Downtown per. Many do, some do erty. 1 year lease available immediately. hardwood flrs, $2600 mo. Also 1BR Acres w/designer finishes throughout! cabinets, granite, tile floors throughout. Prime Suites of 674-1910 sf. On $5,200/mon. Please email detached inlaw unit, $1500 mo. Rent $16000mo. ITSAHUMMER.COM 650- Call 24 hour FREE RECORDED MES- University Avenue/High St. near not – it is their choice. [email protected] or (650) 566- together or sep. N/S/P. 141 & 143 851-7054 SAGE 1-800-450-7822 code 2084 Stanford and train. Dramatic atriums, 9118. Cowper. 650/321-3366 $689,900 extensive windows, high ceilings, quality finishes. Call 650-776-5390 or view pho- These free lines in PA: 3BR/2BA tos/floor plans at www.paoffices.com Comfy home w/ living/dining combo, 809 Shared Housing/ LIST AT 1% COMMISSION print are meant to family room w/floor to ceiling windows, Buyers 2% Cash-Credit. PA: Retail Space eat-in kitchen w/hrdwd flrs, 2 frplcs, Rooms Kobbeman Properties Boutique retail space, approx 800 sq. ft. www.kobbeman.com avail. 8/31. Alex, 650-324-4200 share with you a little master suite, new carpet, N/S/P. $2900 LA: Shared Housing 650-208-3157 ext.102 incl. gardener. Classic Property Services LA: Shared Housing Lrg, quiet home. 650-329-9022 It’s a W/D, grdnr, N/S/P. Share w/ prof M/F. Prime 4-plex in great location - of a lot that is avail- PA: 3BR/2BA $540 & $565/room. (408)243-7750. Los Altos Hills, 4 BR/3 BA - $3,360,000 $1,625,000 HUMMER Midtown. Beautiful newly renovated able online. We offer it Residential Property Management LAH: 1BR/1BA RWC: Warehouse Space home. N/S, N/P. $2490 mo. 6 mo. in 4BR/3BA French Victorian. Lg. furn. lease. 650/520-3407 Approx. 2250 sq. ft.-4500 sq. ft. RENTAL HOMES NEEDED immac., pvt., clean, quiet. $895/mo. Wellington Ave. 234-1307 as an added bonus. PA: 3BR/2BA. 650-949-0305 + FR, LR, DR, frplc, hdwd flrs, yard, Hopefully, you will be 650 851-7054 W/D, N/P. $2600/mo. Lease. Colorado Menlo Park, 2 BR/1 BA - $800 840 Vacation Rentals/ ITSAHUMMER.COM Ave. (415)699-1877 MV: Room Time Shares 1BR w/ pvt bath. Kit. priv., laundry, hot encouraged to check LA: 4BR/2.5BA PA: 4BR/2BA Kauai Princeville Condo Lrg 1BR loft Totally remodeled. Beautifully land- tub, N/S/P. $625/mo. incl. util’s. Avail Great house, only 6 months old. 6/7. Call (650)961-7838 1BA $100/night out fogster.com Cupertino schools. Avail. 8/1. $4900 scaped large yard. Large sunny kit., w/ goingtropo.com/kauai_cliffs3303 mo. Mansell & Co., 650/948-0811 D/W. W/D, 2 car gar. A/C avail., grdnr. Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $800 Avail mid-late Aug. $4250/mo. Pajaro Dunes Condo LA: 4BR/3.5BA (408)395-5044 Palo Alto, 1BR/1BA - $750/mo Los Altos Hills, 4BR/3.5BA 2BR/2BA or 1BR/1BA. On beach, Exec. Home with View. 2 family rooms, 27677 Lupine Rd. Pvt C-D-S Western hill ocean view. Cable TV, VCR, CD, tennis, Palo Alto, 2 BR/2 BA - $2,000 Palo Alto, 3 BR/3 BA - $710/month LR, formal DR, Pool. 3 car gar. $7500 views. Open SUN 1:30-4:30, Gwen Luce W/D. Pvt. deck, BBQ. Owner, 650/424- mo. Mansell & Co. 650/948-0811 Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $1900/ mo. Portola Valley - $740/month 650-566-5343, $3,360,000 1747. [email protected] Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Page 39 HomeHome ServicesServices

703 Architecture/ 715 Cleaning Services 730 Electrical 748 Gardening/ 748 Gardening/ 751 General Design LUZ’ HOUSECLEANING SERVICE Landscaping Landscaping Contracting ALEX ELECTRIC Excel. references. Satisfied clients. Lic #784136. Free Est. All electrical 12 years experience. Free estimates. LANDA’S GARDENING SERVICE DESIGN/PERMITS Alex, (650)366-6924 One Stop Place for Your Remodeling Weekend house/pet sitting Maintenance & clean-ups, new lawns Design needs. Complete Plans incl. 650/322-6164; 650/269-3582 •YARD •LANDSCAPE Landscaping & tree cutting/trimming Ramon 510-494-1691/650-576-6242 Structural Engineering & Energy Com- MAINTENANCE RENOVATION MARIA’S HOUSECLEANING Excellent References! r pliance (T-24). ADW (650)969-4980 •ESTATE SERVICE •SPRINKLER Complete Cleaning. 9 yrs experience. Weidman •NEW LAWNS SYSTEMS Houses/Apts. Windows Great refs. M. Sanchez Landscaping COMPANY W442155 Free Estimates & Reasonable Rates. Clean, Prompt & FREE ESTIMATES (650)367-1420 Landscape irrigation specialist Lic#32563 Call any time (650)722-1043 704 Audio/Visual Professional Electricians New lawn, planting, patios, concrete, stone paver, retaining walls, low-volt New Homes, ANTENNA PROS Marias Housecleaning Services Superior Service since 1989 light & design. 650/444-7072, 342-1392 Home entertainment hookups, HDTV Residential & Commercial • Lighting Improvements Additions & Antennas, cable, speakers, phone, Personal service. Ironing. Mon-Sat. 10 • New Appliances Remodeling audio/video setups, Satellite & Plasma yrs exp. Good refs & Free est. $15/hr. • Dedicated Circuits screen TV installations. 650-965-8498. Maria (650)328-6952; cell 465-5806 MAINTENANCE • Phone & Computer Wiring Clean Ups. Trimming. Pruning. Stump (650) 962-1101 • Free Estimates removal. Rototilling. Aerating. Tree [email protected] Orkopina (650) 964-1000 Service. landscaping. Drip & Sprinkler. 710 Carpentry Roger H: (650)326-7721 Cell: 776-3255 Housecleaning Save money by having it Lic# 606341 'SFFFTUJNBUFT Cabinetry-Individual Design “The BEST Service for You” done right the first time! Precise, 3-D Computer Modeling MARIO MORENO’S GARDENING 757 Handyman/Repairs Service since 1985 European Craftsmanship Mantels, Bookcases, Workplaces • Meticulous, Quality Work • Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Wall Units, Window Seats 736 Decks • Clean Ups •Hauling •General maint. For All Your Repair Needs Ned Hollis 650-856-9475 • Laundry/Ironing/Windows/Blinds 25 Years Experience. Kitchen & Bath, Plumbing Finish Carpentry & More • Wax/Wall Washing/Construction Clean-Up Free Estimates. (650)365-6955 KCP WOOD RENEWERS Lic.#SIM0012 (650)270-7726 • Senior/Expecting Mother/Newborn Disc. Clean and refinished F NBJMJOGP ! QSJNBWFSEFCJ[ Journey Man Carpenter decks, homes, play structures, etc. RAY’S LANDSCAPING • Last minute calls (650) 962-1536 Lic. 473523 (408)370-2496 Al Trujillo Handyman Service Rough Framing & Siding Insured & Bonded Lic. 020624 Sprinkler sys. Lawns. Maintenance. •Int/Ext. Painting •Kit./BA Improv. Call Ricky (559)790-9055 ctor’s Gard All types of stone work. Retaining •Dry Rot, Flooring Install He en walls. Fences. Since 1980. Lic.#749922. •Homes & Apt. Repairs R & M Housecleaning Service 737 Fences & Gates & Landscape (650)969-4276 or cell 793-3939 •Auto Sprinkler, Landscapes, Fences. •Homes •Apts. •Offices New Sprinklers New Lawns 20 yrs. Lic. # 58556 (650)561-9524 •Quality •Meticulous •Detailed Work Fences - Decks - Retaining Wall Patio All Wood Fences Dump Truck Hauling 715 Cleaning Services We also do windows. Free Estimate. Outdoor Construction. 15 yrs Exper. General Maintenance Clean Ups SUPER YARD WORK Reasonable prices. Lic#786158 Free Estimates Call Reyna (650)533-5659 Tree Service • Lawn Repair • New All Home Services 2 person team. We do the same service Al (650)853-0824, cell 650-269-7113 (650) 283-9498 Fence • Sod or Seed • General Cleanup as everyone else-but the difference is: Painting • Concrete • Hauling Painting to remodel Rosa’s Housecleaning No Job too small. References avail. “we love to do it!” Steam spot clng 18 yrs exp., excel. local refs. Free Estimates Tim (650)322-7065 avail Lic.# 28276, Call (650)369-7570 741 Flooring/ Mark Wheeler (408)390-4378 Own car, English Speaking, . www.FlorLauHousecleaning.com Friendly, Reliable. Carpet/Tile Weedwhaking! Good rates. Call Rosa (650)743-3059 Sanchez Broken Tiles? Dirty Grout? Get it cut close & neat. Hair cuts too! All Types Of Leaky showerpans? messy countertops? Gardening Fast, reliable, thorough. Since 1990. Home Improvements Town & Country Carpet Cleaning 18 yrs exp. cleaning, caulking, repairs, Your complete carpet 719 Remodeling/ Call Bryan at (408)639-8508 Carpentry • Plumbing • Electric replacements & some installations. P Clean-ups •Remodels. Manny (650)863-0497 cleaning solution Additions John (650)400-3665, (408)530-9756 Jose Ramirez (650)465-3699 P Maintenance A Notice to Our Readers: 748 Gardening/ 751 General ANGELA’S HOUSE CLEANING P Planting California law requires that con- Landscaping Contracting 15 years experience. P Sprinkler system Keep Your Home Nice & Neat!! tractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor or materials) be li- PACIFIC LANDSCAPING See The Difference!! P Hauling • PAINT • TILE censed by the Contractors State Li- Reliable professional, yard mainte- A Notice to Our Readers: (650)324-1273 or (650)207-4596 • FAUCETS • TOILETS cense Board. State law also re- nance & landscaping.. In business 18 20 yrs. exp. Lic. #35326 • LIGHTS quires that contractors include their years. 968-6046 Lic. #736877 California law requires that contrac- • WINDOWS license number on all advertising. Free Estimates tors taking jobs that total $500 or • DOORS You can check the status of your li- more (labor or materials) be li- Arteaga Enterprises, Inc. 650-839-1844 FINE CARPENTRY censed contractor at censed by the Contractors State Li- Garden Maintenance • Landscape www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321- cense Board. State law also requires ROUGH DRYWALL Irrigation System • Pressure Washing CSLB. . Ads appearing in the paper that contractors include their license Tree Service • Clean-ups SATISFACTION without license. # indicate that the number on all advertising. You can (650)366-0888 or (415)298-9004 GUARANTEED person is not licensed. GREEN THUMB check the status of your licensed contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or Quality Cleaning Includes: BECKY’S LANDSCAPE FOR HIRE 800-321-CSLB. . Ads appearing in Floors, laundry, ironing, Weekly, Biweekly & Periodic Maint. Garden design,installation, the paper without license. # indi- 650-315-7954 windows & help @ parties A B WEST Annual Rose, Fruit Tree Pruning, Yard maintenance & concrete work cate that the person is not licensed. Reliable & honest professional cleaners CONSTRUCTION Clean-ups, Demolition, Excavation, lic • bonded • English speaking Irrigation, Sod, Planting, Raised Beds, Call (650) 328-1155 Available Mon-Sat. • Remodels • Repairs Ponds, Fountains, Patios, Decks. $20/hr. 3 Hour Minimum (650)493-7060 • Tile • Carpentry • Decks GARDENING by J. SANDOVAL ALKA CONSTRUCTION Weekly – BiWeekly – Monthly Remodeling, Additions, Bathrooms, Larry’s Home or Office • Elec/Plumbing • Painting CHACON’S GARDENING General Maintenance • Clean ups Kitchen, Tile & Marble Work, Electri- Pruning • Reasonable Rates • Free Est. Handyman 650-948-2599 Call E. Marchetti Stump Removal Sprinkler systems, cal & Plumbing, Concrete Driveways, Tree trimming. Cleanups. Maintenance Dina or Jose Sandoval (650)566-8136 www.dialamaidcleaners.com for Free Estimate Patios. Lic. #638994. Tel. 704-4224 Service Estab. 1982 Free estimate Free Estimates. 15 yrs experience. Excellent Local References Various Repairs & Installations (650)814-1577, (650)533-5994 Hernandez Gardening Service Plumbing (faucets, drains, disposals, (650) 347-8359 Lic.#623885 Asbestos / Lead / Abatement General Maintenance • Sprinklers toilets, etc.), Screen Doors &Windows, Elva’s Cleaning Service Fax (650) 344-6518 Clean-Ups • New Lawns Residential/Commercial Projects Residential & Commercial. Cherish Your Garden 12 yrs. exp. Free Estimates Free Estimates. Lic. #790283 Rain Gutters, Lock Sets, Blinds, 15 years experience. Great references. H (650)940-1039 • C (650)575-2683 Reliance Construction. Menlo Park Phone & TV Cables, etc. Odd jobs. ABBA CONSTRUCTION Shubha Landscape Design Quality work. Affordable prices. Free Estimates. Reliable. Own Car Real Estate Development (650) 299-9500 & 670-4000 Landscape Contractor Lic #852075 HUMBERTO’S GARDENING Senior discounts. (650)716-8869 or (650)321-8169 New construction/remodel. Free Complete maintenance. cleaning service w/all remodels. 1 www.ShubhaLandscapeDesign.com Garden works-Clean ups. Trimming. 650•856•0831 year warr. 408/603-6327. Lic #859041 Palo Alto HILDAS HOUSECLEANING Phone: 650. 321.1600 Installation. Repair. Irrigation. Free Estimate. (650)364-7210 Homes • Apartments • Offices El Paso Drywall • Affordable Landscape Design Quality Service Great Exp. • Splendid Refs. • Water damage, acoustic removal Conceptual, Planting, Irrigation, Free Estimates. and Lighting Plans Japanese Gardener Kitchen & 650-261-1569 or 650-444-3590 & spray, hanging texture paint. • Installation Maintenance • Garden works Bathroom Tile, stucco, roofing jobs, remod- • Fine Gardening Clean ups • Pruning els & demolition. (408)506-0694 Renovations Plumbing, Tile, J & M Cleaning Services • Plant Care Calendar (650)327-6283, evenings Carpentry and •Stripper Floor Waxing •Buffer • Consult on Existing Garden Electrical work Stewart Construction JAPANESE GARDENER •Carpet Cleaning •Window Washing • Plant Ordering Services ADDITIONS 35 years exp. Call Jorge Ramirez Remodeling Contractor Pruning, Bonsai Plumbing/Roofing/Fencing (650)339-1192 Residential lighting & electric Services Call or visit our website today! Maintenance, Clean-up Window & Driveways/ 323-4878 Lic.# 745186 B,C-10, etc (650)856-6593, eves. Competitive Prices!!! [email protected] (408)745-7115 LANDSCAPE CONSULTING J A N I T O R #1 www.hbc-construction.com House/carpet cleaning, hdwd floor Three Brothers Spceializing In: Mader Green Jose Luis’s Gardening email: [email protected] polish, window washing in/outside. Drywall • Painting • Tile • Texturing Yard Maint. • Sprinklers Systems WE DO IT ALL! Janitorial service. Lic. & experienced. Over 7 years experience. Call Susie Mader Flat Stones, Concrete. Blocks & Brick. Home Services Cell (415)971-0886, (650)341-8392 Call Jose Antonio @ (650)771-3981. C27-677335 650-857-0658 (650)796-1262 24/7 & Bonded Lic# 762903 Insured 650-328-9758 continued on next page

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757 Handyman/Repairs 759 Hauling 771 Painting/ 779 Organizing 795 Tree Care Wallpapering Services OZZIE’S TREE SERVICE: Certified arborist, 18 yrs exp. Tree trimming, re- ATLASATLAS HAULINGHAULING movals & stump grinding. Free chips A-1 & JH Homes & wood. Free est. Lic'd. & insured. Painting Int./Ext. Residential only. (650)368-8065, cell, (650)704-5588 Commercial & Residential Color Scheme. Trim & Molding. Insured Reasonable & Reliable Small Job OK! New Interior Ideas. Lic #807495 Got Inda’s Tree Service Jobs of all sizes and types. • Free Estimates (650)515-5049 Lic.# 835271 650-969-9111 or 408-399-9111 • Furniture • Trash 24 hr. Emergency Service • Appliances clutter? Removal, thinning, shaping, A. AVI PAINTING etc. and stump grinding. • Wood • Yard Waste No time, energy, Free Estimates. Lic. & Insured • Construction Interior/Exterior, Cabinets, Faux patience or A PROFESSIONAL • Rental Clean-Up • Debris Finishes, Lacquer & Paper Hanging know-how to tidy (408)293 5139, (408)832- 0347 CARPENTRY & 7 DAYS A WEEK! Professional Custom Work that space? Lic. #798614 (650)329-0770 or Toll Free (800)910-8755 HANDYWORK (408) 888-0445 Let Clutterboy clear AMERICA WEST PAINTING, INC. out and organize your No Job Too Big Or Small! Garage or Office. Palo Alto Tree Service • Senior discounts Lic. & Ins. Call us for a free estimate. Commercial & Residential tree removal Let us show you, our expertise. FREE ESTIMATES • HOURLY RATE Certified & Insured 15 yrs exp. • Rough estimates (650)363-7501 or (650)670-7509 LOCAL REFERRALS GALORE! Free estimate. Lic. #819244 FRANK’S HAULING [email protected] • Referrals Commercial, Residential, Garage, Check us out at (650)380-2297 or (650)380-5897 Basement & Yard Clean-up. www.clutterboy.com RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICE 20 years of Fair prices. 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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, June 17, 2005 • Page 41 by Matt Jones “No Theme For You!”—it’s like a dictionary threw up. Public Notices Across 5 Group with the 1980 album movie book 1 Concerned opener “Flesh + Blood” 42 Cesspit 6 Getaway with smaller por- 6 Shelbyville’s rival 44 “Can you ___ entire day with- NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING tions? 7 Final shot, often out complaining?” 9 Spiced drink of the City of Palo Alto 13 Way to get around in Paris 8 Pec neighbors 46 Sources of harm Historic Resources Board 14 Hertfordshire hangout 9 Rosy-cheeked babe 47 Like xenon 15 Cryer’s TV costar 10 Fixtures in convenience 48 Lemon peel scrapings 16 Dance, sculpture, etc. stores 50 It may get pulled down Please be advised the Historic Resources Board shall conduct a meeting at 8:00 AM on July 06, 18 Gets close 11 Trapeze expert 51 Party with smart drinks and 2005 in the Civic Center, Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. 19 Not much Any interested persons may appear and be heard on these items. 20 Heart-related, in a way 12 Etches a class ring Cat-in-the-Hat hats 21 Kind of connection 15 Lah-di-dah type 53 Quick blow 22 Dadaist Ray 17 “Two guys walk into ___...” ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. 23 Great, to an ‘80s surfer 20 Goldfinger’s first name ©2005 Jonesin’ Crosswords 24 Middle class resident, in the ([email protected]) For APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Approval of minutes of Historic Resources Board meetings of June 1 & 23 Mentally moving answers to this puzzle, call: 1-900-226- June 23, 2005. Middle Ages 2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. 26 Island that’s mostly Hindu 24 R&B singer Cantrell Or to bill to your credit card, call: 1-800- 27 Salesman’s offerings 25 It may show up on Park 655-6548. Reference puzzle #0208. NEW BUSINESS 30 Type of acid used to fight Place Last Week’s Solution Public Hearing anemia 27 Shot to hell 32 Smith and Jones movie, for 28 It’s taken with delicate short 1. 1276 Harriet Street, Children’s Library [05PLN-00000- 00034]: Application by the 33 Surrealist game involving subjects Department of Public Works for Historic Resources Board review and recommendation to the folded paper and drawing partial 29 Item in a man’s bath- Director of Planning and Community Environment regarding revised plans for historic rehabilitation pictures room and expansion of a City-owned Spanish Colonial Revival building, designed by Birge Clark in 1940, 36 John and Paul’s early band- that is part of the Lucie Stern Community Center, a Category 1 Historic Inventory property located in 31 “SNL” commercial with the PF zone district. The project includes (a) expansion of the Children’s Library from the existing mate Phil Hartman on a giant 37 Buttock size of 3,442 gross square feet to approximately 6,043 gross square feet through construction of an 38 Makes it through pyramid of cereal approximately 1,892 square-foot single-story north addition and an approximately 709 square-foot 39 Mine car 34 Item in a bedroom prank single-story south addition, (b) related fenestration and site modifications and selective demolition, 41 “Invisible Man” novelist 35 Kurosawa classic (c) a landscape plan, and (d) historic rehabilitation plans comprising a comprehensive structural 43 Wrought havoc on 40 Leonard with a yearly upgrade of the existing building and repairs. Approved historic rehabilitation plans would qualify the 45 Cloister member building for participation in the City’s Transferable Development Rights (TDR) program. 46 Line of work 49 Wildcat with a name from the 2. 525 Alma Street [05PLN-000171]: Application by Michael Lindstrom of Architectural Design Nahuatl Structure for Historic Resources Board review and recommendation to the Architectural Review 50 Osmosis site Board, the Director of Planning and Community Environment, and the City Council regarding a 52 Meeting place of note proposed historic and seismic rehabilitation of a former automobile agency and garage, constructed 53 Transcontinental transports in 1917, that is listed on the City’s Historic Inventory in Category 2 and is located in the downtown 54 Former North Carolina sena- CD-C(GF)(P) zone district. A historic and seismic rehabilitation that complies with the Secretary of tor Sam the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation would qualify the building for cumulative historic and 55 “Gimme ___...” (Idaho State seismic floor area bonuses totaling 5000 square feet of development rights that would be cheer, maybe) transferred to a non-historic site in the CD-C zone district through the City’s Transferable 56 Out in the open Development Rights program. The project includes the repair and repointing of the historic brick 57 “People-Powered Howard” façade based on the masonry rehabilitation standards of the National Park Service; a seismic 58 Football player with a skull on rehabilitation of the building; a restoration of the existing storefront; the relocation of the main entry his helmet to its original location at the center of the façade; the addition of recessed traditional wood plank 59 Actors Adam and Shane, for entry doors, traditional retractable awnings, and a partially concealed required fire exit; and other two minor modifications. OTHER BUSINESS Down Opening track on LL Cool J’s STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS. “Bigger and Deffer” 2 “___, don’t fail me now!” STATUS REPORTS ON HISTORIC PROJECTS/SITES. 3 The world of point-and-click shopping CORRESPONDENCE. 4 Make ___ for it BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND/OR ANNOUNCEMENTS.

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OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENTS Agenda changes, additions and deletions. The agenda may have additional items added to it up until 72 hours prior to meeting time. Questions. If interested parties have any questions regarding the above applications, please contact the Planning Division at (650) 329-2441. The files relating to these items are available for inspection weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and staff reports will be available for inspection on 2:00 PM the Friday preceding the hearing. The Palo Alto Weekly publishes obituaries about people ADA. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities, services, or programs or who would like information on the City's compliance with the Americans with who lived in, or played a prominent role in, the Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) 329-2550 (voice) or (650) 328-1199 (TDD).

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CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE BROADCAST LIVE ON KZSU, FM 90.1 CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION CHANNEL 26 COMMISSION FOR TWO, FOUR-YEAR TERMS ENDING JULY 31, 2009 (Terms of Griffin and Packer) COUNCIL, AGENDA HOTLINE: 329-2477

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council is seeking applications from persons interested in a four-year term ending July 31, 2009. (TENTATIVE) AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING – COUNCIL CHAMBERS June 20, 2005 – 6:45 p.m. Eligibility Requirements: Composed of seven members who are not Council Members, officers, or employees of the City, and who are residents of the City of Palo Alto. Regular meetings are at 7:00 1. Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Ashok Aggarwal Upon His Retirement p.m. on the second and last Wednesdays of each month. 2. Vote and Appointment of Candidates to the Utilities Advisory Commission 3. Public Hearing: Adoption of the 2005-2006 Budget, Adoption In-Concept of the Duties: The Planning and Transportation Commission's primary duties include: a) Preparing and 2006-2007 Budget and Approval of a Budget Adoption Ordinance, Including 1) Exhibit making recommendations to the City Council on the City's Comprehensive Plan regarding devel- A-The City Manager’s 2005-2007 Proposed Budget; 2) Exhibit B - All Changes opment, public facilities, and transportation in Palo Alto; b) Considering and making recommenda- Detailed in the Amendments to the City Manager’s 2005-2007 Proposed Budget; tions to the City Council on zoning map and zoning ordinance changes; c) Reviewing and making 3) Exhibit C – Proposed 2005-2006 Municipal Fee Schedule; 4) Exhibit D - Revised recommendations to the City Council on subdivisions and appeals on variances and use permits; Pages to the 2005-2006 Table of Organization; 5) Exhibit E - Amendments to the and d) Considering other policies and programs affecting development and land use in Palo Alto 2005-2006 Proposed Municipal Fee Schedule (1 Ordinance, 6 Resolutions) for final City Council action. 4. Adoption of Proposed Appropriation Limit Calculation Resolution for 2005-2006 5. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager and the Director of Human Resources to Act Appointment information and application forms are available from the City Clerk's Office, 250 Ham- on Behalf of the City of Palo Alto with Regard to Disability Retirements of City ilton Avenue, Palo Alto (Phone: 650-329-2571) or may be obtained on the website at Employees; Establishing a Procedure for Industrial Disability Retirement http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/clerk/planning.html Determinations of Local Safety Officer Employees who are Members of the Public Employees' Retirement System; and Rescinding Resolution No. 7157 Deadline for receipt of applications in the City Clerk's Office is 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2005. If 6. Annual Adoption of the City’s Investment Policy one of the incumbents does not reapply, the deadline will be extended to 5:30 p.m. on Wednes- 7. Request for Approval of Agreement with Midpeninsula Community Media Center, Inc., day, June 29, 2005. in the Amount of $100,000 8. Approval of Software Support Services Renewals with Oracle Corporation in the DONNA J. ROGERS Amount of $316,185 (3 Years at $105,395 Per Year) City Clerk 9. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Geodesy in the Amount of $102,950 for Development Support of New Computer Applications Linked to the Geographic Information System PALO ALTO RESIDENCY IS A REQUIREMENT. 10. Approval of an Agreement with Community Housing, Inc., in the Amount of $109,695 for Funds Allocated During Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Under the Community Development Block Grant Program 11.Approval of Amendment to Agreement with Project Sentinel for Funds Allocated During Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Under the Community Development Block Grant Program 12. Agreement with Palo Alto Housing Corporation (PAHC) Housing Services, LLC for Administration and Consulting Services for the Below Market Rate Housing Program in the Amount of $130,000 for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 and $135,000 for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 13. Approval of Agreements with the Cities of East Palo Alto, and Los Altos for Information CITY OF PALO ALTO Technology Services NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 14. Approval of an Enterprise Contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. in FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING MARCH 31, 2007 (Term of Menager) the amount of $340,000 for Household and Conditionally-Exempt Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste Management Services, with an Option to Renew for Two AND AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING MARCH 31, 2008 (Term of Pittman) Additional Years 15. Approval of an Enterprise Fund Contract with Kelly’s Stump Removal Company, Inc. in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council is seeking applications for an unexpired term an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000 for FY 2005-2006 Stump Removal Project ending March 31, 2007 and an unexpired term ending March 31, 2008. 16. Approval of Amendment #2 to Contract No. C3144644 with Huntsman Architectural Group in the amount of $868,009 for the Civic Center Infrastructure Improvements Eligibility Requirements: Composed of seven members who are not Council Members, officers or Project – Capital Improvement Program Project PF-01002 employees of the City, who are residents of the City, and who shall be appointed by the Council. 17. Approval of a Contract with Spencon Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $ 809,789 for Regular meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. FY 2005-2006 Sidewalk Replacement Phase 1 Project - Capital Improvement Program, Sidewalk Replacement Project PO-89003 Duties: The Human Relations Commission has the discretion to act with respect to any human re- 18. Approval of Contract with O’Grady Paving Incorporated in the Amount of $1,621,753 lations matter when the Commission finds that any person or group does not benefit fully from for the 2005 Street Maintenance Phase 2 Capital Improvement Program Project public or private opportunities or resources in the community, or is unfairly or differently treated PE-86070 due to factors of concern to the Commission: a) public or private opportunities or resources in the 19. Approval of an Enterprise Fund Contract with Power Engineering Contractors in the community include, but are not limited to, those associated with ownership and rental of housing, Amount of $390,150 for the East Palo Alto Sanitary District Meter Installation Project employment, education and governmental services and benefits; and b) factors of concern to the (Capital Improvement Program Project #WQ80022) Commission include, but are not limited to, socioeconomic class or status, physical condition or 20. Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Human Services Resource Allocation handicap, married or unmarried state, emotional condition, intellectual ability, age, sex, sexual Process 2005 Through 2007 Contracts Over $85,000 with the Following Agencies: preference, race, cultural characteristics, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship, and religious, Avenidas, $420,216; Palo Alto Community Child Care, $425,720; and, Adolescent conscientious or philosophical belief. The Commission shall conduct such studies and undertake Counseling Services, $90,000. such responsibilities as the Council may direct. 21. Authorization to Renew Purchase Orders with Baker & Taylor for the Second and Third Years for the Purchase of Library Books, Audio Visual Items, and Library Continuations Appointment information and application forms are available in the City Clerk's Office, 250 Hamil- 22. Rejection of Bids and Authorization to Re-solicit Bids for Wastewater Collection System ton Avenue, Palo Alto (Phone: 329-2571) or may be obtained on the website at Rehabilitation and Augmentation Capital Improvement Program (WC-03003 Project 16) http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/clerk/hrc.html 23. The Finance Committee Recommends Approval of the Proposed Milestones for the FY 2005-2007 Council "Top 5" Priorities

Deadline for receipt of applications in the City Clerk's Office is 5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 30, 2005. STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS The Finance Committee’s Regular Meeting of June 21, 2005, has been cancelled. DONNA J. ROGERS City Clerk

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