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Page 2ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis SEIU plans to stay on the job — for now Union rejects city’s imposition of ‘last, best on the 617 workers represented by voted against the city’s newly im- what they want to do next,” Wein- the SEIU. The council reached its posed offer. berg said. and final offer,’ ponders its next actions decision after five months of tense Workers also filled out question- City officials have been prepar- by Gennady Sheyner negotiations, including 26 meet- naires asking them what the union ing for a workers’ strike and have ings between negotiators from both should do next. Weinberg told the already won an injunction barring alo Alto’s largest labor union Employees International Union sides. Weekly that a strike is “still on the 87 “essential employees” from strik- voted Tuesday night to op- (SEIU) also said Tuesday night that The council vote was 7-1, with table,” but said workers have agreed ing. But Brian Ward, a member of P pose city-imposed benefit re- the union workers are willing to re- Yiaway Yeh dissenting and Sid Es- to remain on the job at least for the the union’s bargaining team, said in ductions and vowed to take “strong main on the job — at least for now. pinosa absent. very near future. a prepared statement that workers actions” in coming weeks to dem- The union meeting came one Khanh Weinberg, spokesperson “The negotiating team leaders will decided to stay on the job despite onstrate its displeasure with the day after the Palo Alto City Coun- for the SEIU, said about 200 union be going over the questionnaires in dwindling morale. city’s negotiation tactics. cil voted to impose what the city members attended the meeting the coming days to see what the ma- But officials from the Service called its “last, best and final offer” Tuesday night. About 90 percent jority of the workers say in terms of (continued on page 10)
COURTS Attorneys probe ‘Who shot first?’ in May case Answer could determine a life sentence or death for Alberto Alvarez, accused of killing police Officer Richard May by Sue Dremann n a literal life-sentence-or-death twice. ... (Alvarez) was in the drive- courtroom drama, San Mateo way so he turns around. ... First he I County prosecutors sought this put his hand inside his, ah, jacket week to determine who shot first in and he turns around and put the gun the death of East Palo Alto police out and Officer May ... at that mo- Officer Richard May. ment he took out his gun ... and they Witnesses testified they saw sus- were both firing at each other but I pect Alberto Alvarez on Jan. 7, 2006, guess the guy shot first,” Marquez fire at May first during a shootout in said. a Weeks Street driveway. Two wit- In a separate audio recording nesses also testified they saw Alva- with San Mateo County investiga- rez shoot twice at the fallen officer tors, Marquez said Alvarez aimed as he lay on the ground. somewhere toward May’s neck or Whether Alvarez shot May in the upper torso. face — the fatal shot — during a May and Alvarez were only about gun battle or if he coldly executed 5 feet apart. him after the officer lay stunned “It was face to face,” he said.
Shawn Fender from non-fatal wounds could mean “I heard and I saw the shot ... But the difference between life or death then I looked up a little bit. And I for Alvarez. saw the, uh, shell casing flew off. So Defense attorneys have stipulated I knew it was him that shot Officer that Alvarez killed May, so that is (May) first,” he said. A skeleton dangles from the street lamp on Vernon Terrace, a spooky Palo Alto block that’s more not at issue in the trial. On Tuesday, Virginia Rodriguez, than ready for Halloween. On Monday, prosecutors played a petite, Spanish-speaking woman, separate video and audio recordings provided compelling testimony and spot for Halloween haunting. of two interviews with Marco Mar- the most complete picture yet of COMMUNITY “Wouldn’t it be cool if we could quez, 19, the police Explorer who May’s shooting death. be Halloween Gulch or Vernon accompanied May on a ride-along. The man she later identified as Terror? I want to say, ‘Ha ha! Take During both interviews, Marquez Alvarez moved between two cars Alien invasion, spooky sights that, Christmas Tree Lane!’” said said he saw Alvarez fire the first — a white truck and an older Olds- Doree Tschudy, resident of the so- shot at May. mobile parked in the driveway. He called alien house. In a video interview two hours went toward the house and moved descend on Midtown street Tschudy and her husband, Mi- after the shooting, a frightened- into the corner between the front chael, have hosted the alien in- looking Marquez told East Palo bumper of the Oldsmobile and the Halloween displays attract hundreds vasion in their front yard for the Alto Detective Sgt. Jeff Liu that he garage door, she said. on Vernon Terrace past five years. It’s the creation of and May followed Alvarez to Weeks May also moved between the cars by Sue Dremann their friend John Russell, a self- Street in East Palo Alto. They had but went only a short distance to- described sci-fi geek from Colora- received a dispatch call about a fight ward Alvarez. orget Nightmare on Elm Grim Reaper greets trick-or- do Avenue who, with his brother, at the Villa Taqueria on Cooley Av- Alvarez moved toward May, who Street. The real horror takes treaters. have made extraterrestrials part of enue. Previous testimony last week backed up behind the cars, closer F place this Halloween week- Perhaps one of the eeriest sights the Halloween tradition. by witnesses established that Alva- to the street. Alvarez advanced to- end on Vernon Terrace, a normal- is the alien on a dissection table Tschudy said it all began when rez was involved in that fight but did ward the officer, to the middle of the ly quiet horseshoe-shaped street in a nearby extraterrestrial labora- their children became friends in not initiate it. driveway between the cars, near the in Palo Alto’s Midtown neighbor- tory, guacamole oozing out of its kindergarten. When she and Mi- The officer pursued Alvarez into truck’s back bumper, she said. hood, according to residents. little green body. chael asked the Russells if they a residential driveway at 579 Weeks “They were within arm’s reach of There, skeletons hang from the These creations, along with a wanted to take their kids trick- St., where Marquez said he saw Al- each other. They tried to grab each lamp posts, and giant tarantulas rooftop UFO and a baby-alien in- or-treating together, John and his varez pull out a handgun. other again. I saw the second per- dangle from the trees. Haunted cubation lab, could make Vernon “Officer May takes out his ba- houses come alive, and even the Terrace the Palo Alto destination (continued on page 12) ton and ... he strikes at him once or (continued on page 13)
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He cares about our city Jeanne Aufmuth, Dale Bentson, Colin Becht, ‘‘ and has a strong commitment to its economic Peter Canavese, Kit Davey, Jeanie Forte, vitality…” Iris Harrell, Sheila Himmel, Kevin Kirby, – LIZ KNISS Jack McKinnon, Susan Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, Contributors ENDORSED BY: President, Royston Sim, John Squire,Editorial Interns FOR MORE INFORMATION: Santa Clara Be’eri Moalem, Arts & Entertainment Intern www.DanDykwel.com County Board of DESIGN Supervisors Shannon Corey, Design Director Raul Perez, Assistant Design Director Around Town Linda Atilano, Diane Haas, Scott Peterson, ENDORSED BY: State Senator Joe Simitian s Assembly Member Ira Ruskin s County Paul Llewellyn, Senior Designers THE WAITING GAME ... Palo 101 during busy commute hours. Supervisor Liz Kniss s Mayor Peter Drekmeier s Vice-Mayor Jack Morton s Council Members Sid Laura Don, Gary Vennarucci, Designers Alto’s utilities customers may The meters will be in effect from Espinosa, Greg Schmid and Yiaway Yeh s School Board President Barb Mitchell s School Board PRODUCTION have noticed that it’s taking a 3 to 7 p.m., Monday through Fri- Vice-President Barbara Klausner s School Board Members Camille Townsend, Dana Tom and Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager little more patience these days day. The VTA estimates that the Melissa Baten Caswell s Former Palo Alto Mayors Gary Fazzino, Lanie Wheeler, Dena Mossar, Dorothy Hassett, Blanca Yoc, Bern Beecham, Jim Burch and Judy Kleinberg s Former School Board Presidents Ray Bacchetti, Sales & Production Coordinators to resolve those persistent billing new meters could speed up the problems. 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The co-sponsored by the city and Amy Renalds, Assistant to the Publisher department has retained ad- the Midpeninsula Community & Promotions Director Janice Covolo, Receptionist; Ruben Espinoza, ditional workers to deal with the Media Center. The program will Jorge Vera, Couriers flood of calls. Staff also asked be broadcast on Cable Channel EMBARCADERO PUBLISHING CO. the council to approve an ad- 27 from 9:30 to 11 p.m. on Nov. William S. Johnson, President ditional $223,725 to resolve a 3. Kniss, who currently serves as Gail Michael I. Naar, Vice President & CFO list of “post-implementation is- the president of the Santa Clara Walter Kupiec, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Frank A. Bravo, Director, Information Technology sues” with the new system. The County Board of Supervisors; & Webmaster council begrudgingly granted the Fazzino, who may hold the local Connie Jo Cotton, Major Accounts Sales Manager record for most times described Bob Lampkin, Director, Circulation & Mailing request, but only after complain- Services ing the issues should have been as a “Palo Alto history buff,” and Alicia Santillan, Susie Ochoa, resolved in the original contract Drekmeier will interview City Circulation Assistants Chris Planessi, Chip Poedjosoedarmo, with system provider Axon So- Council candidates, discuss lo- Computer System Associates lutions, Inc. “When I design a cal trends and talk about the Lisa Trigueiro, Assistant to the Webmaster building and it doesn’t perform proposed Business License Tax, The Palo Alto Weekly (ISSN 0199-1159) is the way I told my clients it will which will also be on Tuesday’s published every Friday by Embarcadero Publishing perform, I don’t get extra money ballot. 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ELECTION Palo Alto voters flock to mail-in ballots But just before Election Day, only a small fraction have mailed them back, registrar’s office says alo Alto voters seem to like Green-envelope ballots can be the option of voting by mail, WATCH IT ONLINE mailed without postage, Rosas said. P but only a fraction have taken www.PaloAltoOnline.com The blue envelopes signify voters Your life, your way! the time to follow through this fall. Haven’t decided yet whom to vote for? living in one of 31 Palo Alto pre- On Tuesday, Palo Alto voters will Video interviews of the 14 Palo Alto City cincts with polling stations. Those elect five City Council members and Council candidates are posted on Palo ballots require 44 cents postage if t.BJOUBJOZPVSJOEFQFOEFODF approve or reject Measure A, the Alto Online, under “Election 2009.” mailed in. t,FFQZPVSNPCJMJUZ proposed business-license tax. 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Absentee ballots that t#FSFBTTVSFECZBEBJMZQIPOFDBMM for the Santa Clara County Regis- Day will not be counted. were dropped off at precincts t#FOFëUGSPNWPMVOUFFSJOH trar of Voters. “The sooner we get them, the Tuesday and provisional ballots Only 5,400 city residents have re- better,” said Rosas, who indicated (those cast by voters at polling t&BTFZPVSGBNJMZTXPSSJFTBCPVUZPV turned them so far. the registrar’s office will be able to stations other than their own) will t&OKPZQFBDFPGNJOE LOPXJOHZPVIBWFCBDLVQ Palo Altans’ preference for absen- check signatures on early mail-in take additional time to verify and tee ballots continues a trend seen in ballots and tally them in time for count, she said. 450 Bryant Street previous years and mirrors the in- the results to be posted at 8 p.m. The Palo Alto Weekly will be clinations of voters throughout the Tuesday night. providing Election Night coverage Palo Alto, CA county. Voters received one of two types on www.PaloAltoOnline.com. Vote (650) 289-5405 Seventy-four percent of Palo Al- of mail-in ballots: those with green tallies will be updated throughout www.avenidasvillage.org to’s eligible voters opted for mail-in envelopes and those with blue ones. the evening, and Weekly reporters (including permanent absentees). The green envelopes signify that the will be providing live updates from Throughout Santa Clara County, the voter lives in a precinct in which Election Night parties via Twitter. figure is roughly 71 percent. there are fewer than 250 residents To follow the Twitter feed, go to Rosas is encouraging Palo Alto who did not opt to vote by mail. www.twitter.com/paloaltoweekly absentee voters to mail their ballots That precinct does not have a poll- or go to Palo Alto Online and click before Monday — or hold onto them ing station. There are eight mail- on the Twitter link. N and drop them off either at City Hall only precincts in the city. —Jocelyn Dong Corey Levens EDUCATION A New Voice. A New Perspective. ‘Average’ Palo Alto students rank high statewide 25th percentile in Palo Alto is 75th percentile in California and nation, according to test data by Chris Kenrick verage” students in Palo 75th percentile.” tinue to work on these issues going Alto may be smarter Subdued by the death last week forward,” Superintendent Kevin “A than they think: They of a Gunn junior at the Caltrain Skelly said. are competing in a “rarefied” at- tracks — the fourth Caltrain death In other business, the board gave mosphere laden with high achiev- of a Palo Alto student in six months unanimous approval to a new pro- ers, school board members said — board members honed in with gram to boost “school readiness,” Tuesday night. questions about mid-level students Springboard to Kindergarten. A student with test scores in Palo in the district’s highly competitive The program, designed to increase Alto’s 25th percentile ranks in the high schools. readiness for school among certain 75th percentile when compared to “I want to get to the issue of the children, is an effort to head off the other students in California or the percentage of students who take just need for costly remedial help later. nation as a whole, according to data one AP. Students go off from this The three-year pilot program, compiled by the school district. district and find themselves at the largely funded by a foundation and “In some ways this makes it so top of the class in college and say, ‘I costing $148,000 annually, will hard on the kids in our community, never knew I was so smart,’” board target the minority of kindergarten because they think the whole world member Camille Townsend said. registrants who have not been to is like (Palo Alto),” school board “I think this is an issue in our dis- preschool and attempt to prepare Palo Alto must confront its many critical member Barbara Klausner said. trict. Parents say, ‘My kid, who is them for the social and academic “Do they realize they’re in this seen as in the middle of the group expectations of kindergarten. issues - the budget defi cit, High Speed very rarefied atmosphere?” here, isn’t encouraged to take even The five-day-a-week program will Rail, housing, decaying infrastructure - The school board Tuesday re- one AP. What’s the number of kids run from February to August, when viewed standardized test data show- who take at least one AP?’” its 40 participants enter kindergar- with creativity and new ideas. ing that Gunn High School ranks School officials could not offer ten. Children will be assessed at the first in the state in SAT test results a precise number, but estimated time of kindergarten registration in and Palo Alto High School ranks that between 50 and 60 percent of January to determine whether they fourth. In metrics from advanced students take at least one advanced would benefit from the program. Elect the candidate who combines placement exams to California placement class in high school. It will take place at Greendell fresh ideas with the knowledge, STAR tests, both Gunn and Paly Student board representatives School under the direction of Sharon rank among the very top of Califor- from both Gunn and Paly said last Keplinger, head of the district’s popu- skills, experience and nia’s 1,000 high schools. week’s Caltrain death had an impact lar, full-year Young Fives program. “These numbers are just phe- on both campuses. Major support will come from courage to make a difference. nomenal. It’s absurd how high these Gunn representative Steve Zhou the Heising-Simons Foundation, numbers are,” Klausner said, refer- said there is talk of having “suicide the family foundation of local resi- ring to a chart comparing Palo Al- survivors” and students with depres- dents that focuses on issues of edu- to’s mean SAT score of 1920 with sion come together to form support cational equity and global-warming Palo Alto City Council the California mean of 1511 and the groups with one another. research. national mean of 1509. Zhou modeled his T-shirt, made Other funds will come from gov- www.electcoreylevens.com “I’d like to see a graphic to offer and sold in large quantities by two ernment programs targeting stu- to our students to show them what Gunn seniors, that says “Talk to dents who have low incomes or are Endorsed by Hon. Ira Ruskin California Assembly member, it means that you’re in the 25th per- me,” encouraging more open com- learning English. N The Daily News, Santa Clara County Democratic Party, COPE, centile in Palo Alto but if we put you munication among students. Staff Writer Chris Kenrick can in a picture with 100 kids around the “Obviously we’re in a tough place be e-mailed at ckenrick@paweek- Dean Democratic Club, California Apartment Association: state and the country, you’re in the right now, and we’re going to con- ly.com. Tri-County Division, iPalo Alto, BAYMEC
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LAND USE Commission: Look at ‘forest,’ not just trees The Bowman program builds Consider broad vision for California Ave. before replacing trees, planning commission says by Gennady Sheyner confidence, creativity and alo Alto should slow down day’s discussion. Native valley oaks would be planted academic excellence. and carefully consider its vi- Commissioner Karen Holman at the El Camino Real entrance, an ac- P sion for the California Avenue urged city officials to consider other knowledgement of their iconic status. Lower School - Grades K - 5 Business District before replanting long-term enhancements to the Cal- About 20 residents and business the dozens of trees that were hastily ifornia Avenue area in conjunction owners from California Avenue at- chopped down last month, members with the tree-replacement project. tended Wednesday’s meeting. Sev- Middle School - Grades 6 - 8 of the city’s Planning and Transpor- The city’s current plan calls for re- eral of them urged city officials to tation Commission argued Wednes- planting the trees before the end of select larger trees and lobbied for Individualized, self-directed program day night. this year and then considering other evergreens, which would provide The commission’s review of the improvements such as street furni- shade to pedestrians all year. Rich international & cultural studies controversial streetscape project was ture and lane changes next spring. “Fall color is nice, but evergreens the latest step in an outreach effort the “I am concerned about commit- give you not only visible satisfac- Proven, Montessori approach city has adopted after workers felled ting the streetscape to a 40-year fu- tion but physical comfort,” resident 63 holly oaks on California Avenue ture without having thought through Brent Barker said. State-of-the-art facility in mid-September, enraging residents what the possibilities are and with- The commission steered clear of and surprising the City Council. On out considering the rest of the plan,” criticizing any particular species Wednesday, staff and consultants Holman said. and focused on the city’s much- Low student-teacher ratio presented two possible plans for The city arrived at its two alterna- maligned process for implementing replanting trees — one relying pre- tives for tree planting after two com- the streetscape improvements in the www.bowmanschool.org dominantly on deciduous plants and munity meetings and consultation busy business district. one splitting the tree palette between with four arborists. City arborists Commissioner Lee Lippert ac- 4000 Terman Drive l Palo Alto, CA l Tel: 650-813-9131 deciduous and evergreen species. Dave Dockter and Eric Krebs and knowledged the process has been The commission, which typi- consulting arborists Barrie Coate and riddled with problems but pointed cally reviews new developments, Dave Muffly all took part in select- out that any major delays would traffic projects and zoning issues, ing the tree palette, which includes only further harm the residents and acknowledged repeatedly that its evergreens such as the Canary Island business owners. members aren’t qualified to debate pine, the southern live oak and ele- “They will be forced to live anoth- the merits of various tree species gant Tristania and deciduous species er year without trees,” Lippert said. and irrigation methods. But mem- such as the silver linden, the Freeman “In tough economic times, it would bers said they were worried that the maple and the Chinese pistache. be tough for people to go to Califor- city might be moving too fast. Each plan includes a “unify- nia Avenue, to go to farmers market “I’m feeling like I’m being asked ing” tree, which would be planted and see such a barren cityscape.” N to look at trees, and I don’t know throughout California Avenue; and Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner what the forest is,” Commissioner larger “signature” trees at large in- can be e-mailed at gsheyner@ Susan Fineberg said during Wednes- tersections and entrance points. paweekly.com.
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Good Morning, Palo Alto! s Thur day, November 5 Ø 8–9:30 am CityViewA round-up of Palo Alto government action this week All Saint’s Episcopal Church Social Hall Ê 555 Waverley Street., Palo Alto Insights: California Money Delightful Density: City Council (Oct. 26) Strategies for Creating Comfort, Convenience and s Labor negotiations: The council voted to impose the city’s “last, best and final of- Choice in the Citie of the New Reality fer” on the 617 employees represented by the Service Employees International Union ! (SEIU). The council also rejected by a 6-2 vote a proposal by Yeh and Kishimoto to ! ! pursue mediation in the contract dispute and to give mediation a 10-day limit. Yes: Drekmeier, Klein, Barton, Burt, Morton, Kishimoto, Schmid No: Yeh Absent: Espinosa 3(3(*,45(3%9 17(/%(3 /(/%(34 010/(/%(34 55+('113 /(/%(34 010/(/%(34 Farmers market: The council voted to cut off the city’s subsidy to the Community Farmshop program near City Hall. The council also directed staff to explore ways to make the weekly farmers market self-sustainable. Yes: Drekmeier, Yeh, Barton, Burt, Morton, Kishimoto No: Schmi d, Klein Absent: Espinosa Beasley sculpture: The council voted to approve a $270,000 expenditure for a granite sculpture by artist Bruce Beasley near the entrance of the new Mitchell Park $5,10$.(1*3$2+,&11-4 6%.,&$5,10$5( 17(/%(3 Library and Community Center. The funding will come from the city’s “1 percent for 3,'$9 17(/%(3 1&+( $.1.51,..7,(87(06( $.1.51 art” allocation in capital improvement projects. Yes: Drekmeier, Klein, Yeh, Barton, 2(32(3410 (4(37(!1'$9,/,5(' ($5,0* Burt, Morton, Kishimoto, Schmid Absent: Espinosa 14210413('%95+(,591) $.1.51$0' 1&+( $.1.51 1//60,59 2104134&5(33$$01291//60,5907,310/(05$.&5,10 $350(34+,2 Board of Education (Oct. 27) Springboard to Kindergarten: The board authorized a three-year pilot program, /(*$ 3,05,0* 645$,0$%.( ,.,&10"$..(9$0'#$7( 0( $.1.51 Springboard to Kindergarten, that will run pre-kindergarten classes for 40 children 0)13/$5,10888 $.1.51+$/%(3&1/13$331..$33,0*510(4,*0&1/ from their kindergarten registration in February until the start of school in August. Children who could benefit from the readiness program will be identified when they (*,45(3)13+$/%(37(054$5 register for kindergarten. Yes: Unanimous 888 $.1.51+$/%(3&1/ (84$0'7(054 City Council Finance Committee (Oct. 27) $.1.51+$/%(31)1//(3&( $/,.5107(06( $.1.51 888 $.1.51+$/%(3&1/ Electric efficiency: The committee approved a staff recommendation to use up to $2 million from the Calaveras Reserve over the next four years for a Business Electric Efficiency Financing (BEEF) program. Yes: Unanimous Parks and Recreation Commission (Oct. 27) Bobcat Ridge: The commission voted to recommend approval of a Park Improvement Ordinance for the Junior Museum and Zoo Bobcat Ridge project. Yes: Unanimous Planning & Transportation Commission (Oct. 28) SHOWROOM California Avenue Streetscape: The commission reviewed the city’s plans to plant new trees along California Avenue. The commission talked about the need to have a unifying theme and recommended considering the tree-replacement project in conjunction with LIQUIDATION other planned improvements in the California Avenue Business District. Action: None VANITIES BATH FIXTURES Public Agenda Starmark Toto & other Toilets PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL ... The council is scheduled to consider Ronbow, Bertch Tubs & Sinks whether to continue the Open City Hall online forum, and to hear an Grohe, Kohler & update from the Website Committee, consider approving an exten- COUNTERTOPS American Standard sion of the Destination Palo Alto contract and discuss a colleagues’ Caesarstone memo from council members Espinosa, Kishimoto and Schmid re- Accessories, Lights garding the early opening of a portion of Byxbee Park. The meeting Zodiac, Marble is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, in the Council Cultured Granite + Desks, Bookcases, etc. Chambers in City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.).
PALO ALTO PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ... The commission is scheduled to hold a study session to provide WE’RE RETIRING! early input on the city’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan for The Open Daily 10am – 6pm Except Nov 15th-16th 2011-15. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. Bath 4, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). Room 1910 W. El Camino Real #E, Mountain View 650.968.7666 PALO ALTO UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION ... The commis- Since 1979 sion is scheduled to consider a recommendation on acquisition of You Remove, Bring Your Own Tools. Cash or Credit Card Only. All Sales are Final. biomethane-based natural gas and a voluntary green-gas program, Everything sold “as-is”. No Refunds or Returns. to discuss the Utilities Legislative Policy Guidelines for the year 2010, and to consider the framework for developing Palo Alto’s en- ergy-efficiency plan for the years 2010-19. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Council Chambers at City Heard the one about the plane Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). that crashed into a man’s car The on Embarcadero Road? Did PALO ALTO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ... The commission is Palo Alto you know developers once scheduled to discuss the College Terrace Centre, a proposed mixed- eyed Arastradero Preserve as a use development at 2180 El Camino Real. The development would Story place to build shopping centers include a grocery store (intended for JJ&F), more than 38,000 square ‘What’s Project and schools? feet of office space, 5,580 square feet of other retail and eight units of These stories and other tales affordable housing. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Thurs- about Palo Alto, as told by day, Nov. 5, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). local residents as part of the Palo Alto Story Project, are your Commitment To Excellence now posted on the Internet. $500 Watch them at Discount Coupon www.PaloAltoOnline.com (with purchase of new roof) story?’ Original Ownership Since 1975 All Types of Roofi ng & Gutters Residential & Commercial S.C.L#785441 1901 Old Middlefi eld Way, Mtn. View 650-969-7663
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to the City Council that their action Mayor Peter Drekmeier called the SEIU against workers will have conse- Monday vote the most difficult de- (continued from page 3) quences,” Keate said. “This City cision the council has faced during Council does not reflect the values his four-year tenure. He said with “At this time we feel it’s in the of Palo Altans.” the city’s dwindling revenues and community’s best interest that we The union has been working growing list of obligations there’s continue to serve residents,” Ward without a contract since June 30 no way to get around reduced com- said. “We provide Palo Alto with and now has a legal right to strike pensations. top-quality services and we will without giving the city any advance “We have tried to hold positions continue to do so.” notification. The City Council’s im- and not lay anyone off,” Drekmeier But Mike Keate, who is also on the position of what the city called its said. “I hope that’s been understood union’s negotiation team, warned in “last, best and final offer” Monday by employees and appreciated, be- the statement that the city’s recent night means the two sides will re- cause there’s tradeoffs with that.” actions will have consequences. turn to contract negotiations in three Rob De Geus, member of the Union workers already held a one- months. city’s negotiating team, said in a day strike on Sept. 24, an event the The imposed offer is projected statement Tuesday that the city had union referred to as a “self-imposed to save the city about $2.55 million reduced its requests for savings by furlough.” in the current fiscal year, including about $2 million over the course of “We are planning strong actions $1.2 in the general fund. Its condi- the negotiations. But the two sides in the coming weeks to demonstrate tions will remain in place until the remained split on health care and two sides agree on a new contract. pension benefits, which prompted The union had called for media- the city to declare an impasse on tion to resolve the deadlock, which Oct. 20. Council members Yeh and Yoriko “For five months, we’ve explored Kishimoto supported. numerous salary and benefit sav- But several council members, ings alternatives to reach a negoti- LUCILE CHILDREN’S including Klein and Morton, said ated agreement but the city and the PACKARD HOSPITAL they didn’t expect mediation would union fundamentally disagree on achieve anything other than to pro- the level of savings that can actu- long the process and cost the city ally be achieved with specific strate- more money. gies,” De Geus said. N “I will not support moving on to Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner mediation since I think it will get us can be e-mailed at gsheyner@ Your Child’s Health University nowhere,” Morton said. paweekly.com. Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital offers classes and seminars designed to foster good health and enhance the lives of parents and children. Online This Week These and other news stories were posted on Palo Alto Online throughout the week. For longer versions, go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com/news ALL ABOUT PREGNANCY or click on “News” in the left, green column. Our newest class is designed to offer an overview of pregnancy for the newly pregnant or about-to-be pregnant couple. The program will include the physical and emotional changes AAA will tow tipsy drivers home on Halloween of pregnancy, comfort measures for pregnancy, maternal nutrition and fitness, pregnancy The scariest thing on Halloween may not be the spooky costumes precautions, fetal development and growth, pregnancy testing, life changes and more. but tipsy or downright drunk drivers. But help may be as near as the nearest AAA tow truck, and a tow home will be free for anyone. (Posted This first offering of the class will be complimentary but please call to reserve a space. Oct. 29 at 7:48 a.m.) - Sunday, October 25: 1:00 - 3:00 pm School board OKs school-readiness program A new program to boost “school readiness,” Springboard to Kinder- PREPARING FOR MULTIPLES SEMINAR garten, won unanimous approval from the Palo Alto Board of Educa- Are you expecting twins, triplets or more? With the potential for early delivery, expectant tion Tuesday night. (Posted Oct. 28 at 7:09 p.m.) parents of multiples are encouraged to learn everything there is to know about carrying and delivering multiple infants. Couple charged in EPA killing strikes plea deal - Sunday, November 1: 12:30 - 5:00 pm A young couple charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man on Christmas Day 2007 in East Palo Alto struck plea PEDIATRIC WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE deals in San Mateo County Superior Court on Tuesday, an assistant district attorney said. (Posted Oct. 28 at 4:29 p.m.) This family-based, behavioral and educational weight management program promotes healthy eating andexercise habits for overweight children and their families. More than High winds hinder repair work on Bay Bridge 80% of children achieve long-term weight loss through this program – and parents California Department of Transportation spokesman Bart Ney said lose weight too! Call (650) 725-4424 for information. Wednesday morning that he doesn’t yet know when the Bay Bridge - Tuesday, November 3: 7:00 - 8:00 pm will reopen, as crews work to repair a section of the bridge where two rods and a crossbar fell onto the upper deck Tuesday, damaging several cars. (Posted Oct. 28 at 4:24 p.m.) CHILDBIRTH PREP CLASS Our Childbirth Prep Class is designed to explain the variations and choices surrounding Memorial service Sunday for William Dickens birth. Along with preparation for labor and birth through lecture, discussion and film, Services have been set for William Dickens, a 17-year-old Stanford the class includes relaxation and breathing techniques, medical pain relief options and resident and Gunn High School junior who died Oct. 19 at the Caltrain the important role of the support person for the laboring mother. crossing at West Meadow Drive. (Posted Oct. 26 at 9:51 a.m.) - Two Sundays: November 8 & 15: 1:00 - 5:00 pm No bail for Palo Alto murder suspect Zumot Murder suspect Bulos “Paul” Zumot was denied bail during his ( ) - arraignment Friday afternoon in Santa Clara County Superior Court Call 650 723 4600 or visit www.lpch.org to register or obtain more at the Palo Alto Courthouse. Zumot, 36, is charged with two felony information on the times, locations and fees for these and other courses. counts of murder and arson in the death of 29-year-old Jennifer Schip- si. (Posted Oct. 23 at 4:57 p.m.)
LUCILE PACKARD Scharff leads the pack in campaign cash Greg Scharff, a local attorney making his first bid for Palo Alto City Council, is now leading the 14-candidate field in money raised. (Posted CHILDREN’S Oct. 23 at 9:55 a.m.) HOSPITAL
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*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊU Page 11 LARRY KLEIN Upfront doesn’t mind the traffic. After all, The ONLY Candidate Endorsed By Halloween Halloween is only one day a year. (continued from page 3) Paulmer Soderberg, another Ver- ALL Local Newspapers non Terrace resident, spent his Tues- wife looked a little nervous. day afternoon stringing up the other There was this thing they did ev- scary display. He stood on a ladder ery year, they said. hanging a skeleton from the lamp “They had aliens set up in the post, trying to reattach an arm the front yard. I said, ‘Let’s do it at our wind had blown off. house,” Tschudy recalled. Each year his wife, Kristin Foss, By this time, the Russells had dresses as a witch and the Grim “Klein keeps the city nicely landscaped their front yard Reaper comes alive — an inflatable “Klein...is much needed.... He is employees on their toes, and were beginning to grow tired ghoul kids walk through to get to not one to be mollified by bureau- and that’s a good reason after already hosting the alien dis- the front door. The garage converts play for five or six years, she said. to a haunted house, with a black tarp cratic explanations that skirt the to keep him on council Russell said the aliens have be- where visitors go through a maze of real issues.” as he seeks his fourth come a growing passion. moving skulls, he said. four-year term.” “I thought, ‘Everyone does ghosts Soderberg said his two boys, ages and nobody does aliens.’ They are 5 and 9, love the Halloween displays. always scary,” he said. When the family first moved to the His art degree in animated sculp- street a few years ago, only one “Given Klein’s years of service, we trust him tures has been useful over the years. child came trick-or-treating. Now He created the spaceship and an alien hundreds of kids visit the street, he to guide what will be a relatively young Nancy Player Steve Player in a suspended-animation chamber. said. city council through the difficult task of Andy Poggio He created pneumatically driven “I love Halloween. It seems to be Mamie Poggio solving a severe structural deficit, among Ilona Pollak sculptures that could be turned on more of a kid-friendly thing” than other challenges facing the city....And we Christopher Radin by remote control. This year, one other holidays, he said. “Halloween Pamela Radin appreciate that he realizes we can’t get Keith Raffel prop will be completely computer- still has that innocence. It’s still Marilee Rasmussen controlled and operated, he said. fun.” there through taxes alone, but need to Alison Reichenthal Will Reichenthal “It’s really gotten insane. We have On Wednesday, old Kalamata consider spending cuts as well.” Bill Reller really loved doing it. I remembered olive barrels sat in the Tschudys’ Steve Reller that when I was a kid people had driveway, painted with oozing liq- Diane Rolfe John Kelley Joseph Rolfe (haunted houses) in their garages. uids in Day-Glo green and yellow. Campaign Terry Kelly Lina Fuller Crane Dan Russell They had great memories of these The alien craft’s wooden armature Committee Dick Crewdson Tom Kirsch Lynne Russell Nancy Crewdson Sheryl Klein Pat Sanders things,” he said of Halloweens was on the front lawn awaiting its Co-chairs Richard Kniss Kay Culpepper Honorary Chairs Tom Sanders past. silver-colored skin and lights. Bob Harrington George Cunningham Hal Korol Daryl Savage Susan Rosenberg Carolyn Curtis Liz Kniss, President, Board of Supervisors, Arthur Kraemer Sam Savage Other neighbors have gotten into A Humvee and trailer will con- Carolyn Davidson County of Santa Clara Howard Kroymann Loren Saxe the Halloween spirit. One year a tain aliens and an old postal truck Members Nina Kulgein Gordon Davidson Bern Beecham, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto Shelley Saxe neighbor erected a monolith like the becomes an Area 51 security truck, Betsy Bechtel Dexter Dawes Norm Kulgein Gail Schubert Mandy Lowell, Former Board President, Palo Alto George Bechtel Martin Deggeller David Labaree Harriette Shakes one in the movie, “2001: A Space Tschudy said. In the garage, baby Bern Beecham Carol Diamond Unified School District Robert Lancefield Joe Shakes Odyssey,” Tschudy said. aliens will be incubated, to music, Pat Burt Paul Diamond Current and Former Cheryl Lathrop Eugene Sharp Alison Cormack Andy Doty Elected Officials Karen H.C. Lawrence Nancy Sharp But it’s the coming of the POD lights and fog. Sid Espinosa Lynn Drake Mark C. Lawrence Donna Sheridan portable storage unit at the Tschud- On Friday night, the Tschudys are Tommy Fehrenbach Jeannie Duisenberg Joe Simitian, Ayleen Ito Lee James Sheridan Megan Swezey Penny Ellson State Senator, 11th Senate District Emory Lee Jeffrey Shore ys that gets residents excited, said hosting a neighborhood party, when Fogarty Elliott Levinthal Rich Ellson Betsy Bechtel, Member, Alan Sklar Linda Verhulp, a neighbor. Inside, 150 to 200 residents and friends Carroll Harrington Rhoda Levinthal Alice Sklar Leonard Ely Foothill-De Anza Board of Trustees the props are stored and the pod will Julie Jerome Shirley Ely Mary Jo Levy Brad Smith come for a first peek. Anthony Klein Gretchen Emmons Pat Burt, Council Member, City of Palo Alto Ann Lieberman Roger Smith convert to a laboratory. Setting up the elaborate display Ernie Lieberman Liz Kniss Becky Epstein Jim Burch, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto Doug Spreng “It’s great,” said Verhulp, who al- is little work for Tschudy, who lets Iris Korol Leif Erickson Don Lorents Art Stauffer Melissa Baten Caswell, Board Member, Mandy Lowell Annette Evans Gwen Luce Nancy Steege ways puts a coffin in her front yard Russell and the guys put on the Stepheny McGraw Elspeth Farmer Palo Alto Unified School District Gerry Mack Isaac Stein that opens mechanically. “Each year show. John Melton Diane Finkelstein Mary Davey, Board Member, Nancy MacLeod Maddy Stein Hugh MacMillan Nancy Peterson Solon Finkelstein Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Judith Steiner I’m always amazed how they add “I just have the space and the Alice Smith Gerald Fisher Luise Maier Carol Stevens Peter Drekmeier, Mayor, City of Palo Alto on. When they deliver the POD, you chips and salsa,” she said. N Neal Soderquist Ruth Fisher Marilyn Mayo Geri Stewart Barbara Spreng Alice Fishgrund Sid Espinosa, Council Member, City of Palo Alto Bob McDonald Suzie Stewart know Halloween is coming.” Staff Writer Sue Dremann can Susie Thom Herb Fishgrund Marilyn McDonald Jim Stinger Nearly 200 people show up on be e-mailed at sdremann@paweek- Gary Fazzino, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto Nancy McGaraghan Craig Thom Mike Fogarty Valerie Stinger Halloween, but Verhulp said she ly.com. Craig Woods Catherine Crystal Nonette Hanko, Board President, Patrick McGaraghan Barbara Swenson Foster Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Robert McIntyre Peter Sylvester Other Milbrey McLaughlin Jonathan Foster Walt Hays, Former Council Member, Sue Thiemann Endorsers Bobbi Fox Joann Meredith Jared Tinklenberg City of San Jose Sam Meredith Peter M. Allen Wynne Furth Samir Tuma )& )43 ./4 ). 4()3 6!5,4 )43 ./4 3!&% Frank Gallagher Alan Henderson, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto Mona Miller Ellen Turbow Adam Atito David Mitchell Cathy Gauthier Julie Jerome, Former Board President, Mike Turbow James Baer Lynn Mitchell Gee Bailie Michael Gaynon Palo Alto Unified School District Lisa Van Dusen Susan Gaynon Bob Moss Holly Ward Ann Balin Yoriko Kishimoto, Council Member and Flo Murnane Fred Balin Patrick Gibbs Don Way Annette Glanckopf Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto Mike Murnane Sylvie Way Gurig Basi Debbie Mytels Jagdish Basi Paul Goldstein Judy Kleinberg, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto Rita Wespi Mark Nadim Sandy Westin Irene Beardsley Douglas Graham Cathy Kroymann, Former President, Jeff Greenfield Sandra Nadim Dave Wheeler Dorothy Bender Palo Alto Unified School District Nadia Naik Joel Berman David Grossman Jackie Wheeler Marianna Grossman Leland Levy, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto Nancy Neff Ralph Wheeler Mark Berman Alison Nichols Vivian Blomenkamp Stephanie Grossman Barb Mitchell, Board President, Karen White John Gunn Fred Nichols Rand White Patricia Briggs Palo Alto Unified School District Kristin Nichols Betty Britton Margie Harrington Kathy Woods Gillian Hays Dena Mossar, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto Mary Ojakian Gil Woolley Ralph Britton Bill Peters Joel Brown Kay Hays Vic Ojakian, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto Grace Wu Sandra Hirsch Helen Pickering Kerry Yarkin Lorraine Brown Ira Ruskin, State Assembly, 21st District Joseph Pickering George Browning Harry Hirschman (As of October 28, Jeffrey Hook Bruce Swenson, Member, Board of Trustees, Jim Pinsky 2009) Patricia Bubenik Sigrid Pinsky Wileta Burch Nancy Huber Foothill-DeAnza Community College District Leannah Hunt William Busse Dana Tom, Board Member, Diana Irvin Organizations Carolyn Caddes Palo Alto Unified School District LOS ALTOS VAULT & SAFE DEPOSIT CO. 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“Did it look to you like the man out of bounds and thus Alvarez was Alvarez trial was trapped?” he asked. acting in self-defense, the defense (continued from page 3) Rodriguez said it did. has claimed. Samuel Rasheed, another witness, “It was no longer a capital crime,” son (May) take some steps back. He testified he saw Alvarez between he said. went backwards and fell backwards. the cars moving rapidly toward the The trial continues next week. N ... He fell on his back,” she said. garage after the first set of shots. Staff Writer Sue Dremann can Alvarez started to leave and go He looked in both directions, then be e-mailed at sdremann@paweek- toward the street. moved from behind the Oldsmobile, ly.com. “Then he came back and shot walking rapidly back toward the (May) again,” she said. street. As he approached the back Alvarez stood at May’s feet as of the car, he slowed down and fired 24th Annual the officer lay on the pavement and two gunshots toward something on Palo Alto Weekly pointed his arm at a 45-degree angle the ground, with a pumping motion toward May’s upper body. He fired of his arm before fleeing, Rasheed more than one shot, she said. She said. motioned an up and down movement Defense attorneys Charles Rob- to the arm, which could be critical if inson and Eric Liberman later said the jury believes the fatal shot was the angle at which the bullet entered fired to the head at that time. May’s head meant he couldn’t have Defense attorney Charles Robin- been on the ground. son attacked Rodriguez’s testimony, They allege May exceeded the pointing out inconsistencies with scope of his duties by striking Al- prior statements to investigators and varez twice with a metal baton in the grand jury. the back, in violation of his depart- “What you told the officers that ment’s rules to use the weapon only night was the truth?” he asked. in self defense. Read the winning “Yes. But on that piece of paper “This is nothing but a tragedy. A stories online there were a lot of things I didn’t police officer was killed,” Liberman say,” she said, referring to her po- said. December 4 lice statement. But May’s use of the baton was PaloAltoOnline.com Save $$ now! Sign up for our online newsletter! www.paloaltohardware.com 875 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA (650) 327-7222
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We should zone for what we want, live within our means, and honor the public trust. —Karen Holman, Planning & Transportation Commissioner Peninsula School Nursery through 8th Grade Progressive Education Since 1925
We believe education is I am honored to be endorsed As a City Council member I will continue to by: be a consistent supporter of intelligent development Palo Alto Weekly challenging and joyous that meets the needs of both the marketplace and our Palo Alto Daily Post citizenry Sierra Club UÊÊ iiLÀ>Ì}Ê>ÀÌÃÊ>`Ê>V>`iVà California League of promote projects and proposals that respond to Conservation Voters our Comprehensive Plan UÊÊ7À}ÊÌ}iÌ iÀÊÌÊVÕÌÛ>ÌiÊVÕÀÃÌÞÊ Santa Clara County support our businesses, especially, local retailers that >`Ê>}>ÌÊ Democratic Party provide valued services and goods UÊÊ-ÌÀ}ÊVÕÌÞÊLÕ`} Dean Democratic Club UÊÊVÕÃ}ÊÊÌ iÊ«ÀViÃÃÊvÊi>À} of Santa Clara County listen to your concerns and promote transparent, open, D.A.W.N. and timely participation by the public. UÊÊ ÜÊÃÌÕ`iÌÊÌi>V iÀÊÀ>Ì]ÊÃ>ÊV>ÃÃÊÃâi iPalo Alto Karen is by far the most experienced, non-incumbent candidate BAYMEC in this election. She is dedicated to maintaining the quality of and to have earned the support and trust of so life that residents value, and she’ll be a tough guardian of the IMPORTANT DATES many of you. —KH taxpayers’ dollars. —Pat Burt, Council member Nursery, Kindergarten & 1st Grade Open House SSaturday,aturday ,October Nov. 15 24 & J10:00-11:30an. 10, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Children a.m. welcomeChildren. welcome.
School Tours—Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Oct.Oct 15, 9, 16Nov, Nov. 5, Jan 6 ,7 20 & ,14 Dec. at 10a4, J.amn.. and 8 a nDecd 15. 3 & P a10rents at 9 onlya.m. ,Parents please. only please. Endorsed by the Endorsed by the For an appointment, please call 650.325.1584, ext. 5. “Karen Holman... has a strong and diverse base of community support. Her knowledge of development “Holman is a problem-solver with good ideas. With policies and practices is extensive... She also feels the eight years on the planning commission, and a keen city needs to... ‘support the retail environment’ and intellect, she understands the issues and the law 920 Peninsula Way, Menlo Park, CA | 650.325.1584 | www.peninsulaschool.org better than many city employees. She’s ready for a attract more revenue-producing businesses.” October 9, 2009) (October 9, 2009) seat on the council.” ( Karen Holman for City Council 2009 360 Iris Way, Palo Alto 94303 FPPC #1319485 www.karenholman.org Page 14 • October 30, 2009 • Palo Alto Weekly ,!72%.#% - 3!-03/. Lawrence M. Sampson, M.D., passed away Monday, October 19, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born to Shirley and Peter Sampson in Chicago, Illinois, September 16, 1939, Larry is survived TransitionsBirths, marriages and deaths by his companion of twenty years, Cynthia K. Benson, his son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Amy (Regalia) Sampson of Dakar, Senegal, his sister, Rita Weil, of Woodland Hills, CA, and his former wife, Eleanor Alice Kohatsu Sampson. He was a loving and supportive stepfather to Jennifer ( Brad) Alice Kohatsu, 80, a resident of PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL McDowell and a doting grandfather to Carson and Parker McDowell. Palo Alto for 45 years, died Oct. He is also survived by Danielle and Brandon McDowell, niece Karen 27. CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE She was born (Stuart) White of Portland, OR., nephews David (Lina) Weil of Las BROADCAST LIVE ON KZSU, FM 90.1 Vegas, NV, and Robert Weil of Woodland Hills. and raised in CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS Honolulu, Ha- CHANNEL 26 Larry graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, waii, where she where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. earned a bach- (TENTATIVE) AGENDA- REGULAR MEETING- elor’s degree in COUNCIL CHAMBERS He completed his internship at Cook County Hospital and his residencies home econom- November 02, 2009 - 7:00 PM at Temple University in Philadelphia and Mt. Zion in San Francisco, ics and a mas- and was a graduate of the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. In ter’s degree in 1. Proclamation Welcoming Honorable Mayor Nakagawa and Mr. addition to his private practice in psychiatry and psychoanalysis in San nutrition from Aoyama from Tsuchiura City, Japan the University 2. Approval to Change the Intrusion Alarm Ordinance Compliance Mateo, he served as chief of the psychiatric inpatient unit of Peninsula of Hawaii. Alice Kohatsu Procedures Hospital, the medical director of Woodside Women’s Hospital, and co- She complet- 3. 2nd Reading Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 16.17 director of the Central San Mateo County Mental Health Clinics. Larry ed her dietetic internship at the Uni- of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Amending Title 16 to Adopt versity of Michigan, where she met was a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a New Chapter 16.17, California Energy Code, 2008 Edition (First her husband, Dr. Shoichi Kohatsu. past president of the San Mateo Psychiatric Society, and especially They lived in Chicago, Salt Lake reading October 19, 2009, Passed 8-0 Barton absent) 4. Annual Public Review of Compliance of Development Agreement enjoyed his long-time participation in the Peninsula Study Group. He City, and Fort Mead, Md., before served as a Captain in the United States Army during the Vietnam war settling in Palo Alto in 1964. with Stanford University for the Sand Hill Road Corridor Projects In the 1970s she undertook train- 5. Acceptance of California Office of Traffic Safety Grant in the and was stationed at Tripler Army Medical Center, Oahu. ing in medical transcription and had Amount of $46,465 for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Larry’s family wishes to give special thanks and acknowledgement a 15-year career in the Oncology Di- 6. Acceptance of Transmittal of Police Auditor Final Report for 2008 to his long-time, dedicated, and talented caretakers Rolando Sauro, vision, Stanford University Medical 7. Colleagues Memo from Council Members Espinosa, Kishimoto, Center, as a medical transcriber. and Schmid Directing Staff to Take Actions to Permit Early Perla Cantiller, and Al Plaza, whose care and patience were invaluable Family and friends remember her Opening of Portion of Byxbee Park (Continued by Council Motion throughout his illness. as an active woman involved in gar- on October 19, 2009) An accomplished classical pianist, Larry leaves behind many friends dening, hula and tap dancing, and 8. Policy & Services Committee Recommendation to Continue the who shared his and Cynthia’s joy of attending the annual Carmel Bach devoted to her family. Open City Hall Online Forum (Continued by Council Motion on Festival, and his passion for classical music. A gregarious intellectual, Donations may be made to the October 5, 2009) American Heart Association or the 9. Policy & Services Committee Recommendation to Adopt a Larry will be remembered for his outrageous sense of humor, as well as Oncology Division, Stanford Uni- Resolution Amending City Council Procedures to Add an Ad Hoc his generosity to individuals and organizations. versity Medical Center. Committee Policy (Continued by Council Motion on September A memorial service to honor Larry’s life will be held on Saturday, She is survived by her husband, 21, 2009) Dr. Shoichi Kohatsu of Palo Alto; November 7, at 6:00 PM, at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road 10. Finance Committee Recommendation to Accept Auditor’s Office sons, Dr. Neal Kohatsu of Sacramen- (at Embarcadero Rd.), Palo Alto. Review of Telephone Rates and Charges to; Dr. Keith Kohatsu of Asheville, The family asks that donations be made to the Jewish Community N.C.; five grandchildren; a brother, 11. Approval of Extension of Destination Palo Alto Contract for 2009-10 Benjamin Kimura of San Jose; and Federation, 121 Steuart St., SF 94105, (www.sfjcf.org), the Carmel a sister, Florence Hirakawa of Ho- STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS Bach Festival, P.O. Box 575, Carmel, CA 93921, (www.bachfestival. nolulu. org), or to the organization of your choice. A visitation is planned for Nov. 6 The Finance Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 03, 2009 has been cancelled due to the election. at Roller, Hapgood, and Tinney in PAID OBITUARY Palo Alto.
./2-! '2%%.% ,%#,!)2% ALLEN LARSEN Passed away peacefully in her home September 29, 2009. Allen Larsen, 54, friend Jim Hoffman. Their home remodeling and passed away peacefully construction contracting business of Larsen- Born in 1913 in Binghamton, New York, to Harry and Luella in his home on October Hoffman has served clients in the mid-peninsula Greene. Graduate of New York University at Cortland, New 18th after a courageous area for over 30 years. York. Married to Harry W. LeClaire from 1939 until his battle with cancer. Al fell in love and married his wife Barbara in death in 1991. Mother of Don LeClaire of Woodside and He was a wonderful 1983 and together they have raised their three Ed LeClaire of Vancouver, WA. Grandmother of 5 and great husband and father children, Kari, Paul and Bente in their home just a grandmother of 4. who worked diligently block away from each of their childhood homes. His to provide for his family. biggest passion was his children and his desire to For almost 40 years, she played a supporting role in her He brought much joy and help them grow into healthy giving adults. Al found husband's founding and development of Tab Products laughter to many people joy in providing a loving home life and strived to Company. with his good heart and balance work and play. Her civic involvement was in The Girl Scouts, Palo Alto wonderful sense of humor, he will be sorely missed. Al and Barbara have been active members of Auxiliary, Pink Lady at Stanford Hospital and a Member Al was born on March 23, 1955 and grew up in Palo Grace Lutheran Church in Palo Alto where Al has Alto, California, graduating from Gunn High School made constant use of his gifts in construction, and former president of the Atherton Garden Club. Se was in 1973. Al discovered his passion for working with maintenance and repair. His passion for his children a member of Palo Alto Hills and Menlo Country Clubs. She his hands in his shop classes, especially enjoying was refl ected in his active participation in many of was a generous contributor to Stanford University Hospital Auto Shop. His love of automobiles continued and is the children’s programs where he quietly gave his and Chapel, The Boys Club of America and other charities. evidenced in a small collection of classic project cars. time to all. A family service was held on October 6, 2009 at Alta Mesa Al attended Foothill College to obtain AA degrees Allen is survived by his wife Barbara, his children Memorial Park, Palo Alto, CA. in Ornamental Horticulture and Small Business Kari, Paul and Bente, his mother Eunice, his brothers Management, going into business with his good Dave and Roger and his sister Elaine. Donations in her name may be made to a charity of choice.
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Palo Alto Weekly • October 30, 2009 • Page 15 Editorial Our city election recommendations Klein, Price, Holman, Scharff, Shepherd for Council; No on Measure A Editorials, letters and opinions alo Alto voters face a short but important ballot in Tuesday’s Spectrum election. The Weekly has published lengthy editorials in pre- P vious editions (available on Palo Alto Online) explaining our a business in Palo Alto would leave Midtown Walgreens, lo and behold, recommendations, and today we summarize those conclusions. Not a spectator sport Editor, rather than pay a license fee? And they were put into a paper bag! I The city faces some major financial challenges in addition to where would they go since 99 per- consider this a major victory, not the usual stress-points over development issues, and regardless With Election Day, Nov. 4, almost upon us, it’s time to send in those cent of the cities in California al- just for the reusable-bag issue, but as of who is elected, will have the least experienced (in terms of mail-in ballots. ready charge a fee? I encourage you an example of what can happen with years of service) City Council in modern history. When the new Mail-in ballots should be signed to take your own “reality walk” and a citizen/Palo Alto city staff com- council members are seated in January, eight of nine members and mailed early enough so they vote yes on Measure A. mittee formed to address commu- will have served for two years or less. arrive in San Jose before 8 p.m. on Jim Burch nity issues. And this is happening Those elected will replace John Barton, Peter Drekmeier, Nov. 3. After Oct. 29, you may want Hemlock Court now with Composting Blue Ribbon Yoriko Kishimoto and Jack Morton. They will join holdovers Pat to hold onto your ballot until elec- Palo Alto Task Force, again ably facilitated by Burt, Sid Espinosa, Greg Schmid and Yiaway Yeh, all of whom tion day and drop off your signed Phil Bobel. are in their first terms. envelopes at any polling place in No on A The Chamber and I advocated a Under new City Manager James Keene, the new City Santa Clara County between the Editor, number of times to form a business- Council will need to make some courageous budget decisions, hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. From April to September 2008, license tax task force, some going including significant cuts to city spending to adapt to a dismal Still need help making up your the Reusable Bag Task Force met back for several years when the revenue picture and implementing needed reforms in employee mind? Here are some nonpartisan under the excellent facilitation of Chamber went to the city several compensation and benefit plans. resources: Phil Bobel, manager, environmen- times asking to discuss this issue. The current council showed unusual If you’d like to see the debates, tal compliance, City of Palo Alto. We were always told that they would and commendable resolve earlier both of the Palo Alto City Council Representatives from Palo Alto get back to us, and there would be The new City plenty of time to work together! this week when it acted to impose a candidates and on Measure A, go to grocery stores and pharmacies, An so here we are with the poorly reasonable and modest reduction on Council will http://www.communitymediacen- American Chemical Council, Cali- ter.net/elections_Nov_2009.html . fornia Grocers Association, Palo drafted Measure A, with city repre- SEIU employees after declaring labor need to make sentatives saying they would “clean negotiations at an impasse. But that is The Media Center is responsible Alto Chamber of Commerce and some courageous the community met and reached the up the language” after it is passed. It only the beginning of a difficult process for organizing this Web page and budget decisions, has done a tremendous job in cata- consensus that led to the Reusable seems to me that this is a very poor of working to bring all labor contracts loging all the taped debates onto Bag Ordinance. way to pass legislation. successfully into balance with the city’s including one simplified page. You’ll find the At one of the first meetings, the Vote NO on Measure A! financial resources and market realities. significant cuts to questions thought-provoking and Walgreens representative described Carroll Harrington As we pointed out in our endorsement city spending the presentations good. how difficult it would be for the Melville Avenue editorial Oct. 9, the field of candidates Another valuable website for gen- pharmacies to use paper bags, be- Palo Alto includes several with extensive eral election information, such as cause there simply wasn’t room to experience in city and community where to vote and nonpartisan infor- store and use them. Last week when involvement — so the new council won’t be entirely green, in the mation about candidates and issues, I picked up my prescriptions at the (continued on next page) sense of inexperience. is http://www.smartvoter.org/ . The biggest immediate and long-term crisis facing the council Democracy is not a spectator will be closing a $10.3 million “structural gap” between revenues sport! YOUR TURN and expenses — without triggering an employee strike or a Phyllis Cassel residents’ revolt over service and program cuts. League of Women Voters The Palo Alto Weekly encourages comments on our coverage or on It will take backbone to accomplish this. Palo Alto issues of local interest. There is surprising agreement among candidates on other issues. There are concerns about the impacts of new housing Yes on A What do you think? Is a student egg battle worthy of suspensions on schools, traffic and neighborhoods; expansion of Stanford Editor, and discipline or an acceptable student tradition? Iϖve never understood the argu- hospitals; high-speed rail; public safety; management oversight; Submit letters to the editor of up to 250 words to [email protected]. and local ways to combat global climate change. ment by the opponents of Measure Include your name, address and daytime phone number so we can reach you. The Weekly evaluated candidates on four criteria: civic A that it will cause businesses to We reserve the right to edit contributions for length, objectionable content, libel experience; ability to collaborate yet maintain independence; leave Palo Alto. So I decided to and factual errors known to us. Anonymous letters will generally not be ac- take a walk downtown and try to cepted. resolve to hold senior city management more accountable; and You can also participate in our popular interactive online forum, Town willingness to challenge convention with fresh ideas. estimate what the cost might be for different types of business. The Square, at our community website at www.PaloAltoOnline.com. Read After individual interviews of each of the 14, the Weekly blogs, discuss issues, ask questions or express opinions with you neighbors any proposed Business License Tax is recommends incumbent Larry Klein, whose years on the council time, day or night. based on the number of full time Submitting a letter to the editor or guest opinion constitutes a granting of per- and as mayor give him a unique perspective and historical employees (FTE). mission to the Palo Alto Weekly and Embarcadero Publishing Co. to also publish context; Gail Price, former Palo Alto school board member For example, take Pizza My Heart. it online, including in our online archives and as a post on Town Square. and former professional planner for Sunnyvale; Karen Holman, Let’s assume they have 10 full-time longtime member of the city’s Planning and Transportation For more information contact Editor Jay Thorwaldson or Online Editor Tyler and 10 half-time workers or 15 FTE. Hanley at [email protected] or 650-326-8210. Commission and advocate of a Palo Alto History Museum; Greg The first employee is $75 and the Scharff, an attorney who has broad knowledge of issues and other 14 are $34 each. Their annual ideas for improving city government; and Nancy Shepherd, who license fee would be $551. has been deeply involved in Palo Alto schools and with the Palo A yogurt store with two full-time Altans for Government Effectiveness group. and six half-time workers would pay $211 each year; a women’s store The Weekly urges a “no” vote on Measure A, which attempts such as Chicoϖs might have six full to establish the city’s first-ever business license tax. time and six half-time workers and The measure will raise an estimated $3 million per year pay $347 each year. (starting in 2011) from anyone doing business in the city How about a very large retailer (whether located in town or not) plus an automatic cost-of-living such as Macyϖs or Bloomingdale’s? increase each year. I took a guess at 200 full-time em- Such a tax in principle makes sense, and the Weekly has long ployees. One at $75 and 199 at $34 supported the concept, especially as Palo Alto is one of just two each would result in a license fee of or three communities in the state without one. $6841 each year. At the other end of the spectrum, I But this measure is both overly complex and laden with holes, have a dentist who works alone and despite administrative Band-Aids the city staff is trying to apply he would only pay $75 each year, A as patches on the most glaring problems. financial planner with an assistant If it is deemed urgent enough, an improved business license will pay $170 since professional tax can be brought to a vote next November without a significant and business-service fees are $95 loss of revenue in 2011. for each additional employee. Ask yourself: Do you believe that Page 16ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Check out Town Square! Hundreds of local topics are being discussed by local residents on Town Square, a reader forum sponsored by the Weekly on our com- munity website at www.PaloAltoOnline.com. Post your own comments, ask questions, read the Editor’s blog or just stay up on what people are talking about around town!
Letters (continued from previous page) Board of Contributors BLT badly needed Editor, A dimming of the ‘thousand points of light’ Your opposition to the badly needed busi- ness tax in Measure A was a disservice to the community. by Jeff Blum Your editorial rightly conceded that you cal opponents, was making this type of “Can’t food at a soup kitchen than in attending lots have supported such a tax in the past and re- he first President we all be friends?” speech. of meetings, helping with fundraising and oc- peated some of the good reasons for doing so: Bush recently Despite my disgust with his hypocrisy, his casionally assisting at Y-sponsored events. Proposition 13 has unfairly shifted property T upset me by us- Thousand Points of Light speech 20 years ago I keep things in perspective by considering taxes from businesses to homeowners; the ing the occasion of the was a lesson about choices. It is an important the big picture. I see the tremendous amount measure would include services like lawyers, 20th anniversary of his lesson to recall as we struggle with a sense of that the YMCA does for the community and who currently pay no sales tax; and “the fi- “A Thousand Points of helplessness at the current dismal state of af- recognize that even my limited efforts and Light” presidential in- fairs in our community and our country. nancial impact on businesses would be mod- infrequent brilliant ideas add value to the or- est.” augural speech to at- As I listened to President Bush the elder im- tack liberal television plore us to think of community organizations ganization and the community. You also acknowledged that the city faces As I continue to pursue my volunteer ac- a $10 million structural deficit and that new commentators Keith as a thousand points of light I realized what Olberman and Rachel Maddow. my choices were. tivities I keep my head down and my mindset City Manager James Keene is doing every- focused on improving the local community. thing he can to deal with it by reducing em- They are two of my heroes. Choice One: Recognizing the Bush speech Our nation is in a sorry state, thanks in large ployees and benefits. Finally, you suggested However, the anniversary of his speech as a calculated attempt to fool people into be- part to our national political leaders who spend that you would support a revised measure. reminded me of a turning point in my life lieving he sincerely wanted to change things, You omitted other grounds for support, such brought on in part by the speech — a turning- I could develop a permanent insincere veneer more time denigrating one another than they on point that propelled me into years of active of detachment. I would become a bystander to as: 99 percent of other California cities al- do in running our country. The first President volunteering in Palo Alto. events, ready to offer above it all commentary ready have such a tax; the proposed rates are Bush brought this to mind with his ad hom- During the commemoration of his inaugu- about the sorry state of affairs here, in Wash- less than or comparable to those in neighbor- inem attacks against Olberman and Maddow. ral speech, while discussing today’s culture ington and in the rest of the world. ing cities; and most important, without the tax But his attack also reminded me of the of partisan-attack politics, the first President Choice Two: I could keep smiling, turn to lesson that I learned when he first gave his now, the city will have to make major cuts in Bush called Olberman and Maddow “sick local civic engagement and forget about who “Thousand Points of Lights” speech. If things valued services that will be hard to restore puppies.” Presumably he reacted out of an- was president or what he said. even if the later tax you hypothesize were to ger at their relentless attacks against his son, I chose the latter. are to improve in our community and our na- pass. George W. Over the past 20 years, I volunteered with tion it will require us to ignore the cynicism You suggest that the city return with a cor- The irony that the first President Bush was the PTA, as the director of legislation on the our leaders foster and it will require a major rected measure that the next general election, engaging in the same type of partisan political Palo Alto Council of PTA’s, on school site volunteer effort in our community by all of but you concede that needed corrections have attack that created so much cynicism in our councils, and in numerous city volunteer posi- us, each believing that he or she can make a already been made, and it will be extremely country with his “sick puppies” jibe evidently tions, including serving two terms on the Palo difference. difficult to generate the funding and volunteer escaped him. Alto Human Relations Commission and serv- Choose the positive. Become another point effort to organize another campaign. The Thousand Points of Light speech, as ing on the city’s Community Development of light. N To preserve the services that make Palo alto carefully engineered as that line was, was Block Grant task force. Jeff Blum, a family law attorney prac- a great community, the business tax is needed intended to promote volunteerism, bipartisan Currently I am on the Board of Directors of ticing and residing in Palo Alto, is on the now. I urge your readers to vote yes. cooperation between Congress and the White the Palo Alto Family YMCA, and will be the Board of Directors of the Palo Alto YMCA Walter Hays House, and better international relations. chair next year. I serve on several Y subcom- and is a former member of the Palo Alto Parkside Drive I was struck at the time by how ironic it was mittees as well. Human Relations Commission. He can be Palo Alto that the guy who made Willie Horton infa- Like many volunteers, I worry about wheth- e-mailed at [email protected]. mous and who used Lee Atwater and Roger er I am accomplishing much. I debate wheth- Ailes (he of Fox News fame) to destroy politi- er my time would be better spent in serving Streetwise What are your plans for Halloween? Asked outside Mollie Stone’s. Interviews by Royston Sim. Photographs by Shawn Fender.
Amy White Marcy Meagher Mimi Wolf Brad Medina Amity Prodromoeo Marketing Manager Teacher Marketing Liaison Production Manager Retired Teacher Pelican Lane, Redwood City Madrono Avenue, Palo Alto San Carlos Court, Palo Alto Willow Road, San Jose Page Mill Road, Palo Alto
“To dress as a character from Star “To trick-or-treat and attend the “To fly to Atlanta and hike the “Dinner and a movie, something nice “To decorate the house and walk the Trek.” Halloween parade at Walter Hays.” Appalachian trail.” and relaxing.” neighborhood.”
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Zoe Kunstenaar, now a psychotherapist, was a victim of domestic violence as a young woman. Shawn Fender
hat June night when Vici Kelley But it would be the last. For victims finally left her husband started For years, the 5-foot-5-inch brunette had off like many others in their lived in growing fear. When her husband of domestic T household. didn’t like the dinner she’d prepared for It was dinnertime, and he was mad. him he’d throw the plate and make her violence, She had rushed home when she got his clean it up. He would kick her if she said phone call demanding his meal, afraid of or did something that displeased him. leaving is the consequences of being late. “He thought nothing of punching me so But nothing she suggested for dinner ap- hard I would see stars,” she said last week a complex, pealed to him, so she went to fold laun- in an interview with the Weekly. dry in the living room. When he realized Despite the violence, she never talked dangerous she wasn’t making his dinner, he stalked with outsiders about her troubled mar- over to her and threw her down on their riage. challenge couch. When she got up, he threw her “I didn’t think it was as bad as it was be- down again. cause I didn’t end up in the hospital,” Kel- It wasn’t the first time in their 11-year ley, a 47-year-old high-tech worker, said of relationship that he had lashed out at her, her secret life. “I never told anybody. No by Jocelyn Dong Kelley said. one had a clue.”
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Women march for domestic-violence awareness on Broadway in downtown Redwood City last week. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Where to turn for help How to help 24-hour crisis hotlines: There are steps you can take to help if you suspect (or know) a friend or family member is Asian Women’s Home ...... 408-975-2739 in an abusive relationship, according to domestic-violence counselors and abuse survivors. National Domestic Violence Hotline ...... 800-799-7233 Next Door, Solutions to Domestic Violence ...... 408-501-7550 Do: Support Network for Battered Women ...... 800-572-2782 UÊ iÊÌ iÀiÊ>`ÊÃÌi°Ê Teen 24-7 Line (Santa Clara County) ...... 888-247-7717 UÊ"vviÀÊÞÕÀÊvÀi`ÊvÀ>ÌÊ>LÕÌÊ`iÃÌVÊÛiVi]Êà iÌiÀÃÊ>`Êi}>Ê«Ìð UÊvvÀÊÌ >ÌÊÞÕÊÜÊÃÕ««ÀÌÊÞÕÀÊvÀi`ÊÊ>ÌÌiÀÊÜ >Ì°Ê Help with restraining orders: UÊvvÀÊÌÊÞÕÀÊvÀi`ÊÌ >ÌÊ iÉà iÊ`iÃiÀÛiÃÊÌÊLiÊÌÀi>Ìi`ÊÜÌ ÊÀiëiVÌ° Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) ...... 408-975-2730 UÊÛiÊV>``]ÊVÃÌÀÕVÌÛiÊvii`L>VÊÊÌ iÊÃÌÕ>Ì]ÊÃÕV Ê>Ã]ʺ/ >̽ÃÊÌÊÀ>°»Ê Legal Aid Society, Santa Clara County, Family Law Section ....408-998-5200 UÊ Ý«ÀiÃÃÊVViÀÊvÀÊÌ iÊÃ>viÌÞÊvÊÞÕÀÊvÀi`Ê>`Ê iÀÉ ÃÊV `Ài° Next Door, Solutions to Domestic Violence, Legal Aid ...... 408-501-7542 UÊi«ÊÞÕÀÊvÀi`Ê`VÕiÌÊÌ iÊ>LÕÃi]ÊvÊ>Ãi`° (Spanish: 408-501-7549) UÊÊ,iëiVÌÊÞÕÀÊvÀi`½ÃÊÌ}°ÊÊÛVÌÊÜ ÊÃÊ«>}ÊÌÊi>ÛiÊÜ>ÌÃÊÌÊ>iÊÃÕÀiÊ̽ÃÊ done safely. Internet resources: Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) ...... www.aaci.org Don’t: Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) ...... www.chacmv.org UÊ iÊÕ`}iÌ>ÊÌÜ>À`ÊÞÕÀÊvÀi`° Family and Children Services ...... www.fcservices.org UÊL>`ÊÞÕÀÊvÀi`° MAITRI (South Asian) ...... www.maitri.org UÊÀViÊ i«ÊÕ«Ê iÀÉ ° Next Door, Solutions to Domestic Violence ...... www.nextdoor.org UÊÛiÊÞÕÀÊvÀi`Êv>ÃiÊ «iÊÌ >ÌÊÌ iÊ«>ÀÌiÀÊÜÊV >}i° Santa Clara County Self Service ...... www.scselfservice.org UÊ vÀÌÊÌ iÊ>LÕÃiÀ°ÊÌÊVÕ`ÊViÊL>VÊÊÌ iÊÛVÌ]ÊÀÊÞÕÀÃiv°Ê Shalom Bayit ...... www.shalom-bayit.org Support Network for Battered Women ...... www.supportnetwork.org Use caution: UÊÊ7 iÌ iÀÊÀÊÌÊÌÊV>ÊÌ iÊ«ViÊ`i«i`ÃÊÊÌ iÊÃÌÕ>Ì°Ê9ÕÊ>ÞÊÜ>ÌÊÌÊ>ÃÊÞÕÀÊ Book: friend directly. Some abuse survivors say they wish a neighbor would have called the “Why Does He Do That?: Inside the minds of angry and controlling men” police; others are afraid it would escalate the situation further or leave them worse off. by Lundy Bancroft Sources: Support Network, Lara Smith*, Zoe Kunstenaar, Vici Kelley
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ployment and drug use increase the Domestic violence likelihood of domestic violence, (continued from page 19) but the problem cuts across societal Why Menlo School? Come Find Out. boundaries, according to the Na- Throughout Santa Clara County, tional Institute of Justice. statistics cry out about domestic vio- Women and men of all social, eco- lence even if victims can’t. Nearly nomic, educational, ethnic, sexual 24,000 crisis and information-and- orientation, cultural and age groups referral calls are made annually to are victims of abuse at the hands of three nonprofit agencies that work their partners. with victims of domestic violence Though the majority of victims — Support Network in Sunnyvale are women, not all are. About 7 per- and Asian Americans for Commu- cent of heterosexual men reported nity Involvement and Next Door being assaulted or stalked by a fe- Solutions to Domestic Violence in male partner and 15 percent of gay San Jose. men by a male partner, according to Last year, more than 3,100 domes- a 2000 National Institute of Justice tic-violence complaints, including study. 1,100 for restraining orders, were An abusive relationship follows filed in court, according to the San- clear and recognizable stages, ac- ta Clara County Domestic Violence cording to Pyles, citing research. Council. The relationship may start off pos- In Palo Alto, 109 incidents were itively, but the couple becomes seri- reported to the police. (See sidebar, ous very quickly. The partner who Rigorous. Engaging. Joyful. page 25.) later becomes abusive has an intense But those are believed to be only desire to be close, Pyles said. Middle School Open Houses: 11/8/09 1:00 pm; 12/3/09 6:00 pm the most visible part of a much Then the abuser begins isolating Upper School Open Houses: 12/6/09 1:00 pm deeper, sometimes fatal, problem. the partner, discouraging contact While there were only three with friends or family in order to deaths attributed to domestic vio- 7BMQBSBJTP"WFOVF "UIFSUPO $"tFYU s XXXNFOMPTDIPPMPSH lence in 2008 countywide, down (continued on page 22) from a high of 21 in 2003, this year so far there have been 10. Two Palo Alto women with his- tories of being abused died in the past six months. Jennifer Schipsi, a 29-year-old real-estate agent, was found dead in her home Oct. 15. Her boyfriend has been charged with her murder. He was previously convict- ed on domestic-violence charges. Heather Russell, also 29, commit- ted suicide on the Caltrain tracks in Mountain View in May, but her friends and co-workers allege she had been habitually beaten by her boyfriend and was driven to end her life. Half of all women who are mur- dered in the United States die at the hands of their partners, according to a 2003 study published by the Na- tional Institute of Justice. A wom- an’s attempt to leave her partner triggered 45 percent of the murders of women by men, according to an- other 2003 Institute study. The enduring issue affects not just adults but children. But despite its prevalence, when a victim dies a shock wave ripples anew through- out the community. Friends, fam- ily members and even strangers are left trying to figure out what hap- pened and how it could have been prevented. Often, their search for answers leads them to a single, haunting thought: “Why didn’t she leave?”
he question actually incenses survivors of abuse and those T who work with them. “’Why she’s not leaving’ puts the emphasis on her, when she’s the vic- tim,” said Karen Pyles, the shelter manager for Support Network. The question should instead focus on why the abuser won’t take responsi- bility for his actions, she said. Domestic violence is an escalat- ing pattern of behavior in which one partner in an intimate relationship attempts to control the other through force, intimidation or threats, ac- cording to Support Network staff. The need for control is at the heart of abuse. Factors such as poverty, unem-
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He her friends, the angry outbursts, the may claim the victim needs to spend physical intimidation and sexual co- more time with him under the pre- ercion — formed a pattern. tense of strengthening their relation- She was being abused. of caring ship. All these elements were true for omestic violence can take Zoe Kunstenaar, who at 16 moved many forms, but the result is into a West Marin flat with her boy- D the same: fear. It’s a fear for PALO ALTO COMMONS offers a friend. At first, his obsessive atten- one’s safety, victims say, a fear of comprehensive program for individuals with tion flattered her, said Kunstenaar, being belittled, of triggering a part- now a clinical psychotherapist with ner’s anger, of losing one’s children, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in our Silicon Valley-based Guidance for home or career. Growth. Often, the abuse starts small: A Meadow Wing. Here, residents enjoy daily “It felt like Romeo and Juliet. We critical comment may be dismissed walks on beautiful garden paths and a full had this agreement that we were as a joke or an angry word elicits a surviving only for the good of the quick apology. program of activities to engage mind, body other,” she said, recalling her dark- “It’s a slow and insidious pro- haired, slender, 18-year-old “first cess,” said Lorraine Michelle, vol- and spirit. love.” unteer-program director for Support But soon he began to complain Network. “Abusive individuals don’t that she was not paying enough at- walk around with a sign around their For residents in the later stages of Alzheimer’s tention to him, that she was spend- neck, ‘Get into a relationship with disease, our Focused Care Program provides ing too much time with friends. me and I’ll be abusive to you.’” Thinking they had communica- In the earliest stages, hope keeps for all of the resident’s unique needs. Here, tion problems, she convinced him, some people from leaving their one year into their relationship, that partners. families are assured that their loved one will they should see a couples coun- “The victim loves him. He’s not a get the best care in the most appropriate selor. terrible person all the time,” Pyles The therapist asked the boyfriend said. “She remembers how he was environment now and in the future as needs how much of their free time Kun- when they first started dating, the stenaar should be allowed to spend life they planned. may change. away from him. “He says, ‘I’m sorry. I love you. It “How about 20 percent?” the won’t happen again.’ ... Maybe she Call today... 650-494-0760 4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306 therapist asked. thinks he will go to counseling.” 650-494-0760 “No, that’s too much,” he replied. It’s all part of a cycle that charac- www.paloaltocommons.com “How about 10 percent?” terizes many abusive relationships “No!” — a cycle in which a couple experi- 24 Hour On-site Licensed Nurse Services License #435200706 “How about 5 percent?” ences a honeymoon phase, then ris- Page 22ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Cover Story ing tensions and then an explosive and professional problems for her. incident, followed by all-out control, Unless he caused serious harm abuse, threats and violence. to himself or her, there was little For Kelley, the honeymoon phase police or agencies could do, she came with many promises — that said. her husband would get a job, stop Feeling she had nowhere to turn taking drugs and see a counselor. for help, the abuse took its toll. “He would be really sweet, then “It was getting so bad I couldn’t tension would build over time, and drive,” Smith said. “My panic and then it would come back to him be- anxiety levels were through the ing the raging, abusive person,” she roof.” said. Like Smith, abuse victims say do- The cycle could take place within mestic violence is a complex situ- a matter of minutes or weeks, de- ation that entraps. Ashamed, many pending on external pressures in fear they’ll be judged as failures their lives, she said. if others were to find out. Isolated Some victims try to keep the financially or socially, they worry peace with their partner, according they will end up homeless if they to Pyles. leave. Some are afraid they could “There’s always this perception lose their children in a custody bat- that ‘There’s something I can do to tle or their children will get physi- mollify him ... (and) keep it nonvio- cally hurt. lent,’” she said. If they’ve tried to leave before or For example, a victim will read speak up for themselves, their part- her partner’s demeanor, noting when ner has threatened more severe harm his behavior is about to escalate, and if another attempt is made. Whether take action such as keeping the chil- staying or leaving, it can feel like a dren quiet or promising to make his lose-lose situation, they say. Weber Veronica favorite food. Victoria ‘Vici’ Kelley, fearing for her daughter’s safety, found the courage to leave her abusive husband more “She’s trying to find ways to (continued on page 25) than a decade ago. make it so this isn’t happening. But it doesn’t work,” Pyles said. “It’s not something the victim can control.” The false sense that it’s possible to keep the peace is perpetuated by the abuser, who excuses his behav- ior by blaming the victim: “If you only made a good dinner, I wouldn’t be mad.” That’s a lie, Pyles said. “It’s not about dinner. It’s his choice to es- calate.” Going through the cycle is ex- hausting — so exhausting that it’s hard to break out of, according to college professor Lara Smith*, an abuse survivor. In the mid-1990s she was liv- ing in the United Kingdom with her now-ex-husband, a fellow aca- demic. They had met and enjoyed a whirlwind romance, marrying after eight months and buying a house. But after his career faltered he in- creasingly took out his frustrations on her, she said. Because he had insomnia, he would yell at her during the night, depriving her of sleep. At other times, he would shove her against a wall or pin her down. While driv- ing, he would suddenly slam on the brakes and threaten to throw her out of the car. “I would be terrified any time he would come home because I didn’t know what mood he would be in,” she said. If she tried to talk to him she couldn’t be sure of the response she would get. “It’s totally exhausting. You end up fearing for your safety,” she said. As the main breadwinner in the family, she had little if any energy left over for planning an exit strat- egy. She tried to get help from police and local anti-domestic-violence agencies, but to no avail. The po- lice could arrest him, but his name would be published in the local newspaper, causing both personal * “Lara Smith” is a pseudonym used to protect the interviewee’s privacy. *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊU Page 23 Palo Alto Historical Association The Cover Story presents a public program Palo Alto Story ‘What’s Project your Do hard times mean more This story?’ domestic violence? Old Stories about Palo Alto, as told Counseling, restraining orders save lives by local residents as part of the when the going gets extra tough, panelists say House Palo Alto Story Project, are now posted on the Internet. ne could almost hear a figu- with job strain and financial stress a Watch them at rative sigh of relief when major contributor to domestic vio- news filtered into the 16th www.PaloAltoOnline.com O lence,” said Steve Baron, former di- annual Domestic Violence Council rector of Santa Clara County Family Presenter: Carol Blitzer Conference in Santa Clara last Fri- Court Services. Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 2pm day that Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneg- He cited a dramatic decrease in fa- Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefi eld Road, Palo Alto ger had restored $16.3 million in talities in partner violence between 2EFRESHMENTS s .O ADMISSION CHARGE funding for domestic-violence shel- 1992 and 2005 but anticipated that ters the day before. the latest research, due out in two Attendees were hundreds of peo- years, will show either a slowed de- ple who work directly with victims crease or possible increase. of domestic violence — social work- “When stress goes up, domestic 10 Workshop Series by Harrell Remodeling ers, lawyers, judges, therapists. violence goes up,” he said. Although deaths from domes- Judge Carol Overton, presiding Trends: tic violence in Santa Clara County judge in the Santa Clara County dropped to three in 2008 (two in Criminal Domestic Violence Court, Kitchens, Baths San Jose, one in Mountain View), said the economy is an “inappropri- 10 people have died in 2009. ate” excuse, with offenders tying and Beyond More than 5,000 cases of domes- their violent behavior to loss of a job tic violence are reported every year rather than taking responsibility for Well-conceived homes are a source of in the county, according to Rolanda their actions. pleasure that endures. Designed especially Pierre-Dixon, assistant district at- She said there is an urgent need for homeowners, this class covers timeless torney. That’s about 100 cases ev- for more advocates working on be- principles for creating the home you’ve ery week for non-deadly domestic half of victims. always wanted. violence, ranging from pushing and “When we look at domestic-vio- shoving to causing injury. lence related homicides, one of the n Planning a kitchen that suits you Many abusers are required to at- common characteristics is under- n Master suites, baths and spa retreats tend domestic-violence classes two or unemployment,” said Frank Del n New appliances, cabinets, materials hours a week for a full year. Missing Fiugo, chair of the Domestic Vio- and more We never forget it’s your home.® more than three sessions is a viola- lence Council and co-director of A tion of probation, causing the abuser Turning Point, which works with to possibly face up to a year in jail batterers. Saturday, November 7 instead of class. The problem is compounded be- Research shows that counseling cause often clients and their fami- 9:00 am to 11:00 am is most effective in a group setting, lies cannot afford to pay for the very Harrell Design Center, Mtn. View according to David Duran, director counseling that would help. of the Positive Solutions Program at “We teach that our beliefs equal Family and Children Services, lo- our behaviors,” he said, adding that Saturday, November 14 cated in Palo Alto and San Jose. if someone believes that there’s 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Group members help keep each no chance to find a job in a down Kepler’s Bookstore, Menlo Park other accountable and make healthy economy he won’t even try. “We behaviors the norm, he said. look at where else he is not being Abusive patterns are learned early accountable.” in life, Duran said. Judge Sharon Chatman, from “This is the same behavior they Santa Clara County Family Court’s saw from their fathers and older Domestic Violence-specialized brothers. This is ‘appropriate,’” he court, said the economy has im- Graduate Education at the Frontier of Psychology and Spirituality said, adding that many abusers feel pacted family court: She’s seeing ITI TP P their pattern of jealousy and posses- more brutal felony-level behavior, siveness is justified. with the vast majority involving Counseling gets to the root of the families with children below age 6, Steve is passionate about working to help lift children problem, said Pierre-Dixon, who and she’s seeing precipitating inci- out of poverty, violence, and neglect. has been working on the issue for dents — loss of job or home — that After earning his M.A. from ITP, Steve founded a 24 years. It deals with the abuser’s crank up the stress. counseling program in East Palo Alto, a culturally rich background and belief system that Chatman described a case where but underserved community. says battering is OK, and it teaches the male partner lost his job and tried techniques for controlling and “un- to exert control not only through “ITP changed my life, and now, working together with learning” behavior. It demonstrates verbal abuse but by physical abuse, wonderful ITP interns, we are changing the lives of hundreds a different way to be in a relation- including hiding keys to prevent his of kids by helping their families strengthen and stabilize.” ship — without abuse. wife from going to work. There are no precise statistics on “The good news is in family court Find out more: www.itp.edu/steve results of programs yet, but Pierre- we have tremendous resources, par- Academic Programs: On-Campus & Online Dixon said about two-thirds of the ticularly where there are children,” Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology less-severe abusers won’t be seen in she said. Those resources include r court again. free legal representation to both r1ĵ%ĶĻ5ŀĮĻŁĽIJŀŁļĻĮĹ1ŁňİĵļĹļĴň “But the hard-core one-third will victim and perpetrator. r."ĶĻ$ļŃĻŁIJĹĶĻĴ1ŁňİĵļĹļĴň .'5-ĶİIJĻŁŃŀIJ be back,” she said. 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It increases levels of aggressiveness, — Carol Blitzer accredited by the western association of schools and colleges LET’S DISCUSS: Read the latest local news headlines and talk about the issues at Town Square at www.PaloAltoOnline.com Page 24ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Cover Story Domestic violence known about. (continued from page 23) “When I look back, oh my good- ness, I can’t believe what I went It’s Palo Alto’s problem, too through,” she said, recalling mo- ictims do try to escape, how- ments when she was being attacked Domestic violence accounts for 56 percent of city’s violent crime ever. Many leave an average and had to think on her feet to de- V of seven times before they fend herself. or all its affluence, Palo Alto know versus random road rage,” viding resources — including re- are able to get away permanently, She has since remarried and calls is not immune to domestic Ryan said, noting that it could be ferrals to emergency shelters — to according to domestic-violence her new husband “fantastic.” F violence, which cuts across a doctor and a Stanford University victims of domestic abuse. counselors. “I’m very happy with where I am all socio-economic strata, includ- professor as easily as a cook and “If we have to take someone Smith, Kelley and Kunstenaar now,” she said. ing income, education, religion baker. out of the home that night, we can were all able to extricate them- Kunstenaar, 39, stayed in her re- and national origin. In Palo Alto’s diverse communi- get an emergency restraining or- selves, but leaving came with a price lationship for one more year after Last year 109 cases of domes- ty, Ryan said some more tradition- der that night,” Ryan said, recall- for each. the pivotal visit to the counselor’s tic violence were reported in Palo al cultural groups still see women ing a case in which the husband Smith, now 41, stayed in the mar- office. She took steps to stop her Alto — down from a high of 157 as chattel. “An old-school dynamic unplugged the computer, grabbed riage even after she realized she boyfriend’s abusive behavior, with in 2002. But, in a town where is still out there,” he said. the checkbook and threw his wife was being abused, afraid of losing the help of her parents and friends. property crimes rule, that rep- Officers receive training at the out after she tried to book an air- everything she had worked for — By the time they broke up he was no resents a huge chunk of violent police academy on how to inter- line ticket to their home country. her career, her home. longer abusing her, she said. crime — and police time, accord- vene in domestic-violence cases. It She had been in the United States It was a colleague who helped her But fear lingered. He stalked her ing to Palo Alto police Sgt. Dan continues with annual in-service a few months, and her rocky rela- to see that life would go on. after the breakup, and she alerted Ryan. updates, he said. tionship with her husband wasn’t “Everything will be completely the police when she went to retrieve Domestic violence accounts for Over the years, police response getting any better. topsy-turvy, but you’re resilient,” her belongings from their apart- 56 percent of all violent crimes, has gotten “more rigid,” he said. Officers told the husband that the friend told her. ment, in case he showed up. which also include murder, rape, “We’re supposed to intervene. California is a community-prop- “I knew she was right,” Smith In the years since, she has become robbery and aggravated assaults, This is one of the few instances erty state, and he had to hand back said. a clinical psychotherapist, teaching according to Dacia Tavares, Palo where we can arrest someone for a the checkbook and let her go. She made her plans to move back her clients — some of whom are Alto police crime analyst. misdemeanor we haven’t seen. The “In the heat of the moment, to the United States and in 2001 couples involved in abusive patterns “There isn’t that much violent state says they need a time out, a people can do stupid things, make told her husband that she was leav- — how to address their problems crime of people who don’t know cooling-off period,” he said. poor choices,” Ryan said. N ing. She couched it in a way that im- and treat each other with respect. each other. It’s mostly people you A key role for the police is pro- — Carol Blitzer plied he could follow her, perhaps to For Kelley, the night she left will restart his career in America — but forever be seared in her memory. It she knew he would not come. turned out to be the same night Ni- have her husband crawl into the “I gave it every chance that I she feels like she’s coming back into It took her nearly five years to cole Brown Simpson was murdered. girl’s bed. could,” she said of her marriage. her own. re-establish her career in academia “I knew had I not left that would Kelley called police, but in the “I wanted things to be right for my “I’m becoming who I was meant and overcome the debt she incurred have been my fate,” she said sol- end, her husband said he would daughter.” to be. It’s a really good feeling.” N while relocating. Her life today is emnly. trade the girl for Kelley’s wedding In the end, however, it was her Managing Editor Jocelyn Dong completely different from what she After her husband shoved her onto ring. She agreed — and left. daughter’s safety that prompted her can be e-mailed at jdong@paweek- envisioned for herself as a young the couch, she told him she would Today, Kelley volunteers as a to leave. ly.com. Associate Editor Carol graduate student. go to McDonalds for him. Fearful speaker on behalf of Support Net- Today, more than a decade later, Blitzer contributed to this article But the experience showed her to leave her 3-year-old daughter at work, which helped her after she left she enjoys quilting, photography and can be e-mailed at cblitzer@ she possessed strength she hadn’t home, she went to get her only to her ex-husband. and other creative pursuits. She said paweekly.com. Multimedia Advertising Sales Representative Embarcadero Media is a multimedia company with websites, email news digests (Express) and community newspapers on the Peninsula, in the East Bay and in Marin. We are the leader in community news and local advertising solutions in the markets we serve. 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The figure may be laughing at us — or just pointing out that even cou- ture can’t ward off death. The etching, made around 1910 and titled “Calavera de la Catrina,” has be- come a symbol of El Día de los Muer- tos, or Day of the Dead. The Mexican holiday, celebrated at the beginning of November, centers on remembering past ancestors and friends, but its icons are more animated than gloomy. That mood is much in evidence these days at the art center. Near the Posada etching, several other works with Day of the Dead themes pop against yellow walls. Felipe Linares’ papier-mâché “Untitled-Calaca Enramada (Skeleton with Flowers)” seems to dance, en- twined with blooming cacti and petals. A frog puts a froggy hand on one of the skeleton’s feet. A scorpion perches on its head. Somehow, the surreal nature feels less wild and more matter-of-fact and cheer- ful. As art center curator Signe Mayfield wrote in an essay, “The ceremony and art of Day of the Dead reflect a central metaphor at the core of Mexico’s spiri- tuality: The supernatural may coexist with humankind.” Visitors have many opportunities to explore Mexico’s spirituality and cre- METHE SPIRIT OFXICO Vivid images of Day of the Dead, revolution and tradition light up Mexican Museum show Page 26ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ One area recalls the “Mexicani- dad” spirit that flourished after the 1910-20 revolution in Mexico against Spain. Diego Rivera and other artists were advocates of the movement “to purge colonial tradi- tions and honor truly Mexican ex- pressions,” Mayfield wrote. Rivera was one of a trio of artists known as Los Tres Grandes, to- gether with José Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros. They were the leaders of the Mexican Mural Movement, working to high- light Mexico’s national identity. Standing in the exhibition, May- field looks at a self-portrait of Siqueiros and says, “You can’t talk about the history of Mexico without the Tres Grandes.” The 1937 litho- graph of Siqueiros gazes down with its deep-set, heavy eyes, making it hard to look away. “He must have been a very riveting individual,” Mayfield says. Nearby is another powerful print, from the revival in printmaking that took place in Mexico from the 1920s to the 1950s. Leopoldo Mé- ndez’s 1953 linocut work “Posada in His Workshop (Homage to Pos- ada)” depicts the printmaker in the midst of capturing a scene outside his workshop window. His angry eyes lead the viewer to the melee of troops beating peasants, forcibly enlisting them in the military. Besides Posada’s images of skel- etons — which often satirized the upper classes but later became linked to Day of the Dead — he often made masterful prints that Above: “Our Lady of the Sacristy,” a 1920 ex-voto by an anonymous artist. Below: 20th-century hand-painted figurines of the presidents of Mexico. slung pictorial accusations at the regime of Porfirio Díaz. Mendez’s print of Posada is itself a great ar- ativity over the next few months. The cen- art takes visitors much earlier in time. tistic achievement, Mayfield says. ter has devoted ample gallery space to the Several pieces date back to the Pre- “That’s a real master’s hand, to exhibition “Treasures from the Mexican Conquest world, before the Spanish say the least,” she says, pointing out Museum: A Spirited Legacy” through conquest in the Americas. A human ef- the range of textures and shades of April 18. Along with the Day of the Dead figy vessel from Peru is marked “1300 gray that Mendez has created in the pieces, the show includes nostalgic fam- BC-AD 1500,” depicting a small person print. ily paintings, Pre-Conquest ceramic ves- with a baleful gaze and a monkey on its The exhibition is not all politi- sels, political prints and many images of shoulder. Other Pre-Conquest vessels are cal. Tenderness is evident in Di- Frida Kahlo. zoomorphic ritual objects: a crab, a rab- ego Rivera’s 1930 lithograph of Artist Peter Rodriguez founded the bit, a dog. his new bride, Frida Kahlo, “Nude Mexican Museum in San Francisco’s A far more modern work, Rufino with Beads.” Another image of Mission District in 1975. It was based in Tamayo’s untitled 1991 lithograph of a the iconic female artist, “Images Fort Mason for a time, but closed in 2006 baying dog harks back to the early pieces of Frida,” a 1977 oil on canvas by to ready for a future building project; a in its straightforward lines. “Yet it is not Alfredo Arreguín, is mysterious fund-raising campaign is ongoing. In the a simple reimaging of the past,” Mayfield and playful, as numerous eyes and meantime, the museum is partnering with wrote in her essay. “Tamayo first mined eyebrows hide in and emerge from the Palo Alto Art Center and other institu- the cultural symbol of the mortuary effigy the shadows. tions to show works from its collection. by creating fierce canines in the 1940s, to One gallery room is full of That collection amasses 12,000 objects. evoke a world gone mad from war.” warmth. It’s dominated by the nos- Somehow Mayfield managed to choose From the Pre-Conquest world, the ex- talgic paintings and prints of San only 150 pieces — not an easy task — for hibition moves to the Spanish Conquest Francisco artist Carmen Lomas the Palo Alto exhibition. She has arranged of the Aztec Empire in 1521, with sub- Garza, who recalls growing up the items in thematic groups: Emblems sequent mixing of Catholicism and in- through images of family gather- of Spirituality, Iconic Portraiture & The digenous belief. The faces seen in the art ings and other traditions. Individual, Art of the Fantastic, Material change to include cherubs and the Virgin Garza writes on her website: Presence: Chicano/a Art, and Memories of Guadalupe. “The Chicano Movement of the of Community. Perhaps the most vivid image of the late 1960s inspired the dedication Mayfield said in an interview that she Virgin, though, is one that dates back of my creativity to the depiction of believes the exhibition is helping the art only 35 years. Ester Hernandez’s 1974 special and everyday events in the center reach more Latino residents. For etching shows her as a sort of martial- lives of Mexican Americans based her, the show is also a chance to work arts hero, wearing a black belt and deliv- on my memories and experiences more closely with the Mexican Museum, ering a mighty kick. The work is titled in South Texas. I saw the need to which she had visited and borrowed art- “The Virgin of Guadalupe Defending the create images that would elicit rec- work from. Rights of the Chicanos.” ognition and appreciation among “There was always something very Indeed, a strong revolutionary spirit Mexican Americans, both adults spirited about it,” she said. pervades much of the exhibition, a feeling and children, while at the same At the art center, two elegantly carved of determination to defend one’s culture wooden colonial 18th-century gates lead against any enemy, be it a conqueror, as- (continued on next page) into one of the main galleries. Then the similation or the clash of cultures. *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊU Page 27 Woodland Arts & Entertainment GOT Mexican museum School (continued from previous page) TERMITES Open House November 7, 2009, 1:00-3:00 time serve as a source of education Preschool through eighth grade for others not familiar with our cul- ture.” ? 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At the same time, de- 1 www.woodland-school.org tails anchor the painting firmly in 650-726-7756 its own time and place: the color- ful house dresses of the women, a “Last Supper” print on the wall, slightly crooked; a man in denim overalls with a red handkerchief in his back pocket. In the 1992 lithograph “Lala and Tudi’s Birthday,” there’s human comedy and drama in every cor- ner of the festive crowd. A woman tickles a baby; a boy flirts with a girl; a woman stands on crutches with one leg. All people don’t have fish-shaped piñatas at their birth- day parties, but everyone knows the feeling of a family gathering filled with stories. N What: “Treasures from the Mexican Museum: A Spirited Legacy” features 150 works from San Francisco’s Mexican Museum. Where: Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road When: Through April 18. The art center is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thurs- days from 7 to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Cost: Free Info: Go to www.cityofpaloalto. org/artcenter or call 650-329- 2366. More events Several events are planned in association with the Palo Alto Art Center’s Mexican Museum exhibition. This Sunday, Nov. 1, a city Day of the Dead party is planned from noon to 5 p.m. It includes art ac- tivities at the art center at 1313 Newell Road from noon to 4 p.m., storytelling at the Children’s Li- brary at 1276 Harriet St. at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., and cultural dance performances at the art center at 4 p.m. Also at the art center, art histo- rian Adriana Williams will give a Dec. 2 lecture from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the Rosa and Miguel Cova- rrubias art collection. On Jan. 31 from 3 to 5 p.m., curator and au- thor Diana C. Du Pont will speak on artist Rufino Tamayo. Meanwhile, Smith Andersen Editions at 440 Pepper Ave. in Palo Alto is showing prints by Enrique Chagoya through Dec. 16. Chagoya is a Stanford faculty artist whose large oil “Powerful Hand” is in the art center show. For more information, go to www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter or www.smithandersen.com. Page 28ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Arts & Entertainment el to older adults, and is planning to donate proceeds to Alzheimer’s research. “I wouldn’t be here if the money was for me,” she said. A Guide to She is already at work on her next novel, a mystery set in a small the Spiritual Community town. 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For more about XJUIJOBOVSUVSJOHFOWJSPONFOU t5XPBHFBQQSPQSJBUFDBNQVTFT INSPIRATIONS the local arts scene (including the A resource for special events and ongoing religious services. above), check out Weekly arts To inquire about or make space reservations editor Rebecca Wallace’s blog, French Program Info Night: November 3 for Inspirations, please contact Blanca Yoc at Ad Libs, at blog.paloaltoonline. $IJOFTF1SPHSBN*OGP/JHIU/PWFNCFS 326-8210 x6596 or email [email protected] com/adlibs. *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊU Page 29 e Fo Arts & Entertainment Tim r Yo A Hairstyling u Now is the time to get ready for the Holidays! Worth a ideasLook and rendered as remote dreamlike memories — anonymous yet intimate at the same time. “I wanted to 1/2 OFF Music paint the relationships, not the photographic portraits,” ALL STYLING SERVICES ‘Dido & Aeneas’ writes Bean, who teaches at Stanford University. The exhibit runs until Nov. 20 in the school’s Mohr Henry Purcell (1659-1695) Gallery, open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sat- (650) 327-7716 was an English composer urdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The school is at 230 San with a style characterized Antonio Circle in Mountain View. Go to www.arts4all. 454 Cambridge, Palo Alto, CA by lively buoyant rhythm, Dario Acosta org or call 650-917-6800, extension 306. and sweet melodies in the – Offer applies to new clients only. Expires 12/31/09 – English language, at a time Artists’ lecture when most noteworthy mu- sical innovations were hap- Audience members in the Palo Alto Art Center au- pening in France and Italy. Susan Graham is one ditorium may be sitting down on Thursday, Nov. 5, but Philharmonia Baroque Or- of the featured vocal- they’ll really be peeking behind the scenes. chestra’s next concert in Palo ists in the Philharmonia As part of a lecture series presented by the art center * , Alto, on Nov. 6, features an Baroque Orchestra’s and the Djerassi Resident Artists Program in Woodside, all-Purcell program in honor “The Passion of Dido” a pair of Djerassi artists — Cristina Ibarra and Frances of what would have been the program. White — will give a free 7 p.m. talk about their creative composer’s 350th birthday. methods. This is the last event of the series, which began OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE Called “The Passion of Dido,” the program includes in April. Purcell’s most famous opus, “Dido & Aeneas,” one of Based in Brooklyn, filmmaker Ibarra has a body of PRESCHOOL & K: 650.322.0176 the earliest English operas. Mezzo-soprano Susan Gra- work including “The Last Conquistador,” a PBS docu- ham, a veteran of such notable venues as New York’s mentary about the sculptor John Houser. She’s currently GRADES 1-8: 650.473.4011 Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall, joins Philhar- working on a new screenplay called “Love & Monster Tours available for preschool - 5 monia Baroque as one of the featured vocalists. The Trucks.” (please call for an appointment) New Yorker has described her voice as “without re- White, a Princeton composer, focuses on applying grets, healthy, rounded, ineffably musical, and eager classical and ancient compositional techniques to music Open House for Grades 6-8 for a challenge.” that factors in electronic sound. She’s working on a new Sunday, November 1 at 1 p.m. Graham and the orchestra are also scheduled to per- composition for viols, as well as one for trombone. form the Purcell program in November at the Walt Dis- Admission to the lecture is free, but reservations are Saturday, November 14 at 10 a.m. ney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. required. Call 650-329-2366. The art center is at 1313 (registration required) Led by Nicholas McGegan, Philharmonia Baroque Newell Road in Palo Alto. specializes in early music performances with period- GRADES 9-12: 650.473.4006 instruments. The orchestra gives concerts in several Bay Area locations each season. Open House Locally, “The Passion of Dido” will be performed at Sunday, October 25 at 1 p.m. First United Methodist Church at 625 Hamilton Ave. in Theater Sunday, November 22 at 1 p.m. Palo Alto on Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to ‘Bulrusher’ (no registration required) $90. For more information, go to philharmonia.org or call 415-252-1288. Written by Bay Area playwright Eisa Davis, “Bul- rusher” is the story of a multiracial girl found in a basket Jazz by Claude Bolling floating down the river and adopted by the residents of 150 Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027 a small logging town. Set in 1955 in the mostly white www.shschools.org People at the First Congregational Church of Palo town of Boonville, the play features an unusual local Inquiries and reservations: [email protected] Alto are proud of their new Letourneau pipe organ, but dialect known as Boontling. It also explores themes of some nights the music takes on a very different charac- social acceptance, identity, racism and compassion, and ter. The church is now in its second season of hosting a was a 2007 Pulitzer Prize finalist. regular series of jazz concerts. In a collaboration between the Stanford Drama De- Answers to this week’s puzzles, which can be found on page 64 This Sunday, Nov. 1, the program focuses on French partment and the student theater group Blackstage 5 2 3 1 8 4 9 7 6 jazz pianist and composer Claude Bolling, with his Theater Company, the play opens at Nitery Theater on popular Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio. Scheduled campus on Nov. 5. The show runs through Nov. 7, with 9 8 6 3 5 7 4 2 1 to perform are: concert flutist Laurel Zucker, a Juilliard 8 p.m. performances. Tickets are $15 general; $10 for 4 1 7 6 2 9 5 8 3 graduate and professor at California State University, seniors, faculty and staff; and $5 for students. Go to Sacramento; pianist Jim Martinez, whose CDs include drama.stanford.edu or call 650-723-2576. 2 4 8 5 9 1 3 6 7 arrangements of church hymns as jazz; bassist Paul 6 7 5 2 4 3 8 1 9 Klempau, a regular performer in the Sacramento area; 3 9 1 7 6 8 2 4 5 and percussionist Michael Bayard, who has played with artists including Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers and Tony 8 5 2 9 1 6 7 3 4 Bennett. 1 3 9 4 7 2 6 5 8 The concert starts at 7 p.m. at 1985 Louis Road in Palo Alto. Tickets are $30. Go to www.fccpa.org or call 7 6 4 8 3 5 1 9 2 650-856-6662. Answers to last week’s puzzles, which were mistakenly omitted. 9 1 8 2 4 3 5 6 7 5 2 6 7 9 8 3 1 4 Art 3 7 4 1 5 6 9 8 2 Kevin Bean 7 3 1 6 8 4 2 9 5 Within the Community School of Music and Arts’ 2 4 5 9 1 7 8 3 6 imposing bunker-like concrete walls in Mountain View, 8 6 9 5 3 2 7 4 1 a charming collection of paintings by Kevin Bean is featured this fall. 4 9 7 3 2 1 6 5 8 Two series are showcased in the school’s lobby. The 6 8 3 4 7 5 1 2 9 first is an array of brightly colored-pencil shapes bal- 1 5 2 8 6 9 4 7 3 ancing mathematical geometry and playful dance. The patterns assume an almost three-dimensional element with their unexpected lines. Sign up today Across the hallway, in contrast to the cheerful ab- “On the Lawn,” an oil painting on canvas, is among www.PaloAltoOnline.com stractions are faceless paintings of family photographs. the art by Stanford faculty member Kevin Bean now These images have been reduced to a few basic color on exhibit at the Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View. Page 30ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Movie reviews by Jeanne Aufmuth, Peter Canavese, Movies Tyler Hanley, Renata Polt and Susan Tavernetti OPENINGS Michael Jackson’s This Is It --- (Century 16, Century 20) Pay some attention to the man behind the curtain. “Michael Jackson’s HILARY SWANK This Is It” — like the life and ca- reer of the man it documents — is RICHARD GERE a hall-of-mirrors investigation of extraordinary talent, emotionally stunted personality, a performer’s process and the cruel mistress of celebrity. By its very existence, this un- precedented concert (rehearsal) film proves the public’s insatiable desire to obliterate the boundaries celebrities try so hard to protect, but it also serves as a powerful performance version of a last will and testament. “Michael Jackson’s This is It” Based on the true story of Amelia Earhart . compiles material culled from a The film “This Is It” shows that the late Michael Jackson’s concert reported 120 hours of rehearsal would have been quite a show. footage shot as reference and ar- ably piecemeal quality may turn empathize with a celebrity’s oth- chive material. No doubt some off those happily accustomed to erworldly existence. Despite the of it was destined to one day be a the modern music scene’s obses- scope — and the inclusion of DVD extra, but when Jackson died sive production polish. film footage and special-effects NOW PLAYING on June 25, the footage instantly For those of us turned off by the montages representing the show’s CINEMARK CINEMARK CINEMARK LANDMARK’S became a treasure trove, the only airbrushed, artificially enhanced spectacle — the film has a potent CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN CENTURY AT TANFORAN CENTURY 20 DOWNTOWN GUILD THEATRE record of a massive production San Mateo (800) FANDANGO 968# San Bruno (800) FANDANGO 998# Redwood City (800) FANDANGO 990# Menlo Park (650) 266-9260 quality of most musical products, intimacy. only three weeks away from start- the rough edges make “This Is It” No segment hits harder than ing a sold-out 50-city tour. Though all the more fascinating, not out Jackson’s solo rehearsal of “Billie Jackson hadn’t embarked on a of prurience (those looking for Jean” as his dancers stand below comparable enterprise for more anything remotely gossip-worthy and cheer him on. Though watch- than a decade, the film makes one can stay home) but rather for the ing the scene is akin to being in- thing abundantly clear: The “This fly-on-the-wall view of the artist vited to a private after-hours disco Is It” concert would have been at work. on Mars, Jackson’s swift, smooth quite a show. Jackson here is as unguarded as moves serve as stunning proof of The film we’re left with is only he comes. The King of Pop comes his undimmed talent. With false a sketch of what the concert would across not as a diva but as a sur- modesty, he concludes, “At least have been. Stitched-together takes prisingly chivalrous professional. we got a feel of it,” a sentiment from various HD and “consumer- Ortega doesn’t hide the scarecrow- fans will take to heart at the mul- grade” video sources make “This thin Jackson’s eccentricity — in tiplex. Is It” the “JFK” of concert mov- fact, the director flaunts it at times ies, complete with switching film — but the emphasis is on the con- Rated PG for suggestive chore- stocks and the creepy if historic cert’s celebration of dance, awe- ography and scary images. One “don’t look away” quality of the some musicianship and Jackson’s hour, 51 minutes Zapruder film. Kenny Ortega legacy of contributions to both. (“High School Musical”), who Two hours spent in the cavern- — Peter Canavese was in the process of co-directing ous claustrophobia of the bizarrely the concert with Jackson, agreed lit Staples Center and The Forum to direct the concert film as a trib- (Ortega at one point half-jokes: To view the trailer for “This Is ute to the star and a gift “for the It,”go to Palo Alto Online at “What day is it? What time is www.PaloAltoOnline.com fans.” He has succeeded in both it?”) may help the audience to aims, though the film’s unavoid- intrepid aviator who captured the hearts anime/video game franchise that is “As- NOW PLAYING and media of the world in the late 1920s tro Boy” began with Osamu Tezuka’s A Serious Man ---- and ‘30s, even after she went missing on 1951 comic-book creation of a robot (CineArts) Professor Larry Gopnik’s wife her attempted round-the-world flight in boy who longed for parental love. A new wants a divorce; Larry’s bar-mitzvah- 1937. The movie’s frame is the round-the- CGI-animated feature film begins at the boy son Danny is smoking dope; his world flight, which Amelia (Hilary Swank) beginning: a mad scientist’s attempt to daughter Sarah steals money from his undertook with the assistance of naviga- replace his dead son with a robot pat- wallet to save up for a nose job. One tor Fred Noonan (Christopher Eccleston). terned on the boy’s DNA and infused of his students is trying to bribe him to Flashbacks show her at earlier stages of with his memories.When “Astro” (Freddie change a failing grade. And on it goes. In her career: her first transatlantic flight; Highmore) discovers he’s not Toby, son their unique blend of black comedy and her second, solo transatlantic flight, only of Dr. Tenma (Nicolas Cage), but rather existential bafflement, the Coen brothers the second after Charles Lindbergh’s five a super-powered robot boy, his feelings pose no less than the ultimate question: years earlier and the first by a woman; are mixed. At first, he’s euphoric: He can COLUMBIA PICTURES PRESENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE MICHAEL JACKSON COMPANY AND AEG LIVE A FILM BY KENNY ORTEGA “MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT” What is the meaning of life? (Without, of EXECUTIVE PRODUCED her barnstorming, lectures to women’s fly! And as he will later discover, his “blue PRODUCERS JOHN BRANCA JOHN MCCLAIN BY RANDY PHILLIPS KENNY ORTEGA PAUL GONGAWARE course, making it seem as portentous as groups, and of course her romantic life. core” of “pure positive energy” also fuels DIRECTEDKENNY ORTEGA that.) “A Serious Man” is a serious film that The thrill of flying is evoked not only by arm-cannons and machine guns that BY makes you squirm, laugh, and ponder all Amelia’s passion but also by the glorious pop out of his butt cheeks. On the other at the same time. Rated R for language, shots of shiny planes soaring through fog hand, his “father,” realizing that a robot some sexuality/nudity and brief violence. and thunderstorms. Rated PG for some cannot replace a son, can’t stand to look One hour, 45 minutes. — R.P. (Reviewed sensuality, language, thematic elements at Astro. Orphaned, the robot boy imme- Oct. 16, 2009) and smoking. One hour, 51 minutes. — diately becomes the target of Metro City’s R.P. (Reviewed Oct. 23, 2009) corrupt president (Donald Sutherland), Amelia --- 1/2 who wishes to keep the technology under ALSO PLAYING IN IMAX® IN SELECT THEATERS (Guild, Century 20) The Amelia of this film, Astroboy -- 1/2 (continued on next page) of course, is Amelia Earhart. She’s the (Century 16, Century 20) The manga/ *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊU Page 31 Movies The New Film By Joel And Ethan Coen MOVIE TIMES A Serious Man (R) ---- Palo Alto Square: 2, 4:40 & 7:20 p.m. Fri.-Sat. also at 9:50 p.m. Owen Gleiberman, Amelia (PG) ---1/2 Century 20: Fri.-Wed. at 11:20 a.m.; 2, 4:40, 7:30 & 10:05 p.m. Guild: 3, 5:30 & 8 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY “ ” An Education (PG-13) Century 16: 11:25 a.m.; 2, 4:30, 7:05 & 9:35 p.m. AUDACIOUSLY, ORIGINAL (Not Reviewed) FUNNY Astro Boy (PG) --1/2 Century 16: 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:45 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: Fri.-Mon. at 11:40 a.m.; 2:20, 4:45, 7:10 & 9:30 p.m. AND RESONANT!” Capitalism: A Love Story Century 20: Fri.-Wed. at 12:40, 3:45, 6:50 & 9:50 p.m. Palo Alto Square: 1:20, 4:20 & 7:15 p.m. Fri. & Sat. also at 10:05 p.m. (R) --- Leah Rozen, PEOPLE ! “ Cirque du Freak: Century 16: 12:40, 3:30, 7 & 9:40 p.m. Century 20: Fri. - Wed. at 11:50 a.m.; 2:30, 5:05, 7:45 & 10:25 p.m. The Vampire’s Assistant (PG-13) --- ” Cloudy With a Chance of Century 16: Noon, 2:35, 5:05, 7:25 & 9:45 p.m. Century 20: Fri.-Wed. at 11:35 a.m.; 12:45, 1:55, 3:05, 4:25, 5:35, 7:05, 8:10, 9:35 & 10:25 p.m. Thelma Adams, US WEEKLY ! Meatballs 3D (PG) (Not Reviewed) “ Coco Before Chanel Aquarius: 2, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. ” (PG-13) --1/2 Ty Burr, THE BOSTON GLOBE ! Couples Retreat (PG-13) --1/2 Century 16: 1:20, 4:05, 7:20 & 10 p.m. Century 20: Fri.-Wed. at 11:30 a.m.;12:55, 2:25, 5:10, 6:30, 7:50 & 10:35 p.m. “ The Damned United (R) Century 16: 1:10, 3:50, 7:15 & 9:55 p.m. ” (Not Reviewed) Mick LaSalle, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE! Halloween II (R) Century 20: Wed. at 9:40 p.m. “ (Not Reviewed) ” Hillson United: We’re All in Century 16: Wed. at 8 p.m. Century 20: Wed. at 8 p.m. Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES This Together (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) ! Law Abiding Citizen (R) - Century 16: Century 20: “ 1, 4, 7:10 & 9:50 p.m. Fri.-Wed. at 11:55 a.m.; 2:30, 3:35, 5:05, 7:40, 9:15 & 10:15 p.m. Michael Jackson’s This is It Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 12:30, 1:30, 2:15, 3:15, 4:15, 4:50, 5:50, 6:50, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 & 10:10 p.m. Century 20: 11:40 a.m.; 2:20, 5, 7:45 & 10:30 ” (PG) --- p.m. Fri.-Wed. also at 12:30, 3:10, 4, 5:50, 6:45, 8:35 and 9:30 p.m. Lou Lumenick, NEW YORK POST ! More Than A Game (PG) Century 16: 11:35 a.m.; 2:20, 4:55, 7:55 & 10:35 p.m. “ (Not Reviewed) Paranormal Activity (R) Century 16: 12:10, 2:45, 5:15, 8 & 10:25 p.m. Century 20: Fri.-Wed. at 11:25 a.m.; 12:25, 1:40, 2:45, 3:55, 4:55, 6:10, 7:25, 8:25, 9:45 & 10:35 ” Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE (Not Reviewed) p.m. “ SERIOUSLY FUNNY! Paris (R) (Not Reviewed) Aquarius: 2, 5 & 8 p.m. A SPELLBINDER! Saw VI (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 2:40, 5:10, 7:50 & 10:20 p.m. Century 20: Fri.-Wed. at noon, 1:10, 2:15, 3:25, 4:35, 5:50, 7, 8:15, 9:25 & 10:40 p.m. The Stepfather (R) Century 16: Fri.-Tue. & Thu. at 9 p.m. Century 20: 11:45 a.m.; 2:15 & 4:50 p.m. Fri.-Tue. also at 7:35 & 10:10 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Where the Wild Things Are Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 12:50, 2:30, 3:40, 5, 7:40 & 10:15 p.m. Fri.-Tue. at Thu. also at 6:15 p.m. Century 20: Fri. - Wed. at 11:30 a.m.; 12:50, 2, (PG) ---1/2 3:20, 4:30, 5:45, 7:15, 8:15 & 10:40 p.m. Zombieland (R) Century 16: 1:40, 4:20, 7:35 & 10:05 pm. Century 20: Fri.-Wed. at 11:20 a.m.;1:30, 3:40, 5:55, 8:05 & 10:20 p.m. (Not Reviewed) ( Skip it (( Some redeeming qualities ((( A good bet (((( Outstanding Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View Internet address: For show times, plot synopses, trailers and more information (800-326-3264) about films playing, go to Palo Alto Online at http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/ Century 20 Downtown: 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City Special Engagement Now Playing (800-326-3264) Cinemark $&%" ! &!%#3000 El Camino 800/FANDANGO 914# &&$ $&!$*!$ !$%!' !$ & ! %!(& % CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-3456) %" & !"%%%!$ %!' &!'"! %"& ON THE WEB: The most up-to-date movie listings at www.PaloAltoOnline.com ! '%$%8:%28><360; &0?<%$ !'% >3<2@8=:+ "!<8 ) ! ! ! " # $ % & '()*+ , - John C. Reilly in his final resting place as the vampire Crepsley in “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assis- tant.” (continued from previous page) since populist filmmaker/gadfly Michael capitalism as immoral and un-Christian, a Moore made his landmark documentary slimy real estate agent billing himself as a wraps. At this point, “Astro Boy” conjures “Roger and Me,” and in that time the “condo vulture,” and even his own father, the social commentary of “WALL-E” and bleak economic shadow over his home- a former General Motors employee. The the existential funk of “Frankenstein,” only town of Flint, Mich., has spread over the film’s essential argument is that the U.S. two of the plot’s many sources. Rated PG ! " #"$ $ #$ $% United States as a whole. In “Capital- system of capitalism (based on greed and for some action and peril, and brief mild ! ism: A Love Story,” Moore revisits some profit for the rich at any cost) is evil. It’s language. One hour, 34 minutes. — (Re- themes of “Roger and Me,” this time a purposely inflammatory argument and, viewed Oct. 23, 2009) attempting to tackle the nation’s capi- if overly simplistic and shaky at times, talistic structure itself. Moore interviews raises an appropriate level of outrage. Capitalism: A Love Story --- families who have lost all their worldly Rated R for language. Two hours, seven (CineArts, Century 20) It’s been 20 years possessions, Catholic priests who decry minutes. — K.K. (Reviewed Oct. 2, 2009) Page 32ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Movies 15th Annual California Ave. District Law Abiding Citizen - STANFORD THEATER (Century 16, Century 20) Gerard Butler plays Clyde Shelton, who must watch The Stanford Theatre is at 221 University Ave. in Palo Alto. Go to www.stan- helplessly as his wife and daughter are fordtheatre.org or call 650-324-3700. slaughtered by two random, home- invading sickos. When the case reaches The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) Errol Flynn plays the fa- the Philadelphia courts, it lands with “Trick mous English outlaw in this classic adventure. Fri.-Sat. at 7:30 hotshot prosecutor Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx), who touts his 96-percent convic- p.m., and Sat. at 3:40. tion rate. In part because he’s unwilling to risk his record, Rice insists on cutting or Singin’ in the Rain (1952)Gene Kelly splashes and hoofs it as a a deal with one perp in order to ensure movie star dancing his way into talkies. Fri.-Sat. at 5:35 & 9:25 p.m. conviction for the other. Ten years later, Nick is still upwardly mobile, missing his daughter’s violin recital (yet again) to at- Treat” tend an execution. The man strapped to Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s As- touches on what made Chanel impor- the table is one of Clyde’s tormenters, EVENT! sistant--- tant — her groundbreaking liberation and when the execution goes horribly (Century 16, Century 20) Newcomer of women from constricting fashions — wrong, it’s not long before the authori- Chris Massoglia stars as Darren Shan, but avoids her Nazi-collaborationist dis- ties realize that Clyde has begun his a preppy teen who blends into his high- grace (skipping over it for a glimpse of own search for vigilante justice. Rated school crowd by making good grades Chanel in her fashionable prime). Rated R for strong bloody brutal violence and Saturday, Oct 31st, 12 – 4PM, FREE! and obeying his parents. One day, PG-13 for sexual content and smoking. torture, a scene of rape, and pervasive “Destiny” invites Darren and his friend One hour, 50 minutes — P.C. (Reviewed language. One hour, 48 minutes. — P.C. For children ages 10 and younger Steve to a one-night-only performance Oct. 9, 2009) (Reviewed Oct. 16, 2009) by the traveling troupe Cirque du Freak. For Halloween fun! As edited, the performance is a frenzied Couples Retreat --1/2 Where the Wild Things Are ---1/2 fever dream of freakishness, introduc- (Century 16, Century 20) To get a (Century 16, Century 20) Director Spike Look for orange fliers in windows of 40 participating stores. ing snake boy Evra Von (Patrick Fugit), package deal, Jason and Cynthia Jonze’s adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s the regenerative Corma Limbs (Jane (Jason Bateman and Kristen Bell), a “Where the Wild Things Are” projects Special additional event – Kid’s Halloween Carnival & Fun House Krakowski), and psychic bearded lady Midwestern couple with marital prob- childhood emotions onto a not-terribly Madame Truska (Salma Hayek), among lems, must convince their friends to inviting landscape and its monstrous others. But none makes a greater im- travel with them to an island resort denizens. Maurice Sendak’s children’s With baby & toddler activities, to benefit Blossom Birth held at pression on the spider-loving Darren specializing in couples counseling. book was always a sort of words-and- 299 S. California Ave. Ste. #120, nominal admission charge and the vampire-obsessed Steve than Dave and Ronnie (Vince Vaughn and pictures psychodrama, the story of an Mr. Crepsley (John C. Reilly). Steve Malin Akerman) agree to go to this Everyboy named Max who throws a immediately recognizes Crepsley as a Disneyland for adults. Married high- tantrum and transforms his room into legendary vampire, while Darren goes school sweethearts Joey and Lucy (Jon an island where he can romp with fellow gaga for Crepsley’s trained-spider Favreau and Kristin Davis) join divorced “wild things.” Jonze and Eggers have act. A series of mishaps and a life-or- Shane (Faizon Love) and his girlfriend pulled off a rare trick by fashioning not death ultimatum leads to a surprising (Kali Hawk) with expectations of a sun- only an honorable take on a classic outcome: “goody two-shoes” Darren soaked vacation. To everyone’s sur- but slim children’s book, but also an agrees to become a “half-vampire.” prise, couples therapy is a requirement adventurous art film made with studio Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense for all — and unconventional at that. dollars. It’s a fine conversation piece for supernatural violence and action, dis- Tagging along for the journey is pleas- gifted kids — assuming parents willing turbing images, thematic elements and ant enough, but the Hallmark themes to talk to their kids about their feelings. some language. One hour, 48 minutes and sporadic comic surprises don’t It’s also a fascinating psychological — P.C. (Reviewed Oct. 23, 2009) make for an unforgettable experience. study for adults looking back on the Rated: PG-13 for sexual content and roiling emotions of childhood. Rated PG NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE PARKS AND for mild thematic elements, some ad- Coco Before Chanel --1/2 language. 1 hour, 47 minutes. — S.T. RECREATION COMMISSION (Aquarius) The film goes all the way (Reviewed Oct. 9, 2009) venture action and brief language. One back to the orphanage where Gabri- hour, 34 minutes. — P.C. (Reviewed FOR FOUR, THREE-YEAR TERMS ENDING elle Chanel was left by her father, then Oct. 16, 2009) DECEMBER 31, 2012 leaps ahead to her struggling days as a (Terms of Davidson, Losch, King and Walsh) Parisian seamstress and cabaret singer. There, the movie depicts Gabrielle (Audrey Tautou) and her sister (Marie NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council is seeking applications Gillain) singing the novelty ditty “Who’s for the Parks and Recreation Commission from persons interested in Seen Coco in the Trocadero?” and serving on one of four three-year terms ending December 31, 2012. Gabrielle being dubbed “Coco” by a soldier. Shrewd Coco understands that she must hitch her star to a man to get Eligibility Requirements: Composed of seven members who shall anywhere in 1908 Paris. The film lightly be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council, but who shall not be Council Members, officers or employees of the City of Palo Alto. Each member of the commission shall have a demonstrated interest in parks, open space and recreation matters. All members of the commission shall at all times be residents of the City of Palo Alto. Regular meetings are at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Support quality care for low-income families A Serious Man Duties: The Parks and Recreation Commission shall advise the City 2:00, 4:40, 7:20 Council on matters relating to the activities of the Parks and Golf Fri/Sat 9:50 5IVSTEBZ /PWFNCFS Division and the Recreation, Open Space and Sciences Division of Capitalism: A Love Story the Community Services Department, excluding daily administrative 1:20, 4:00, 7:20 operations. The commission shall also advise the City Council on Fri/Sat 10:05 planning and policy matters pertaining to the goals of and the services %*/&'03,*%4 provided by the Parks and Golf Division and the Recreation, Open Dine at one of several participating restaurants Space and Sciences Division of the Community Services Department, on Thursday, November 12. Restaurants donate review state legislative proposals that may affect the operation of the Discover the Parks and Golf Division and Recreation, Open Space and Sciences FRENCH FILM CLUB 10-25% of your tab to help PACCC provide Division of the Community Services Department, review the City OF PALO ALTO at quality childcare to low-income families. Manager’s proposed budget for capital improvements and operations PALO ALTO ART CENTER relating to the Parks and Golf Division and Recreation, Open Space 1313 Newell Road Eat, laugh, have a good time and support our and Sciences Division of the Community Services Department, and children. Couldn’t be easier! thereafter forward any comments to one or more of the applicable Winter Program ”Les Classiques” committees of the City Council. November 6th at 7pm / movie 7:30pm “DANTON” Appointment information and application forms are available in the History-Biography-Drama City Clerk’s Office, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto (Phone: 650-329- by Andrej Wajda – 1983 With: Gerard Depardieu, Patrice Chereau 2571), or at www.cityofpaloalto.org. Real life story of Georges Danton (1759-1794) Additional sponsors: who was guillotined by the State s 'WEN ,UCE #OLDWELL "ANKER Deadline for receipt of applications in the City Clerk’s Office is 5:00 s 4HE 0ALO !LTO #HAMBER OF #OMMERCE p.m., Friday, November 20, 2009. If one of the incumbents does not November 20th at 7pm / movie *Coming Soon* Dine For Kids Online Auction reapply the deadline will be extended to Wednesday, November 25, 7:30pm 2009. Dine out, bid at home - or both! “Moliere” PALO ALTO RESIDENCY IS A REQUIREMENT. by Laurent Tirard - 2007 Find participating restaurants and auction details at: Established in 1977, the French Film www.paccc.com/dineforkids Club is an independent non-profit DONNA J. GRIDER Organization, open to the public. For more information contact Cory Ervin-Stewart City Clerk For full program and archives, go to: frenchfilmclubofpaloalto.org CERVIN PACCCCOM s X *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊU Page 33 PIZZA Pizza Chicago 424-9400 4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto of the week This IS the best pizza in town Spot A Pizza 324-3131 115 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto Voted Best Pizza in Palo Alto www.spotpizza.com AMERICAN CHINESE POLYNESIAN Armadillo Willy’s 941-2922 Peking Duck 856-3338 Trader Vic's 849-9800 1031 N. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos 2310 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Range: $5.00-13.00 4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto We also deliver. Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-10pm; Fri-Sat 5-11pm; Hobee’s 856-6124 Su Hong – Menlo Park 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Sun 4:30 - 9:30pm Voted Best Thai Dining Phone: 323–6852 Also at Town & Country Village, Available for private luncheons Restaurant Palo Alto 327-4111 To Go: 322–4631 2009 Lounge open nightly — Palo Alto Weekly Winner, Palo Alto Weekly “Best Of” Burmese Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-6 pm 8 years in a row! s Lunch s Dinner Green Elephant Gourmet s Cocktails INDIAN SEAFOOD (650) 494-7391 s Take Out Burmese & Chinese Cuisine s Outdoor Seating Darbar Indian Cuisine 321-6688 Cook’s Seafood 325-0604 3950 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto Available 129 Lytton, Downtown Palo Alto 751 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (Charleston Shopping Center) Dinner 7 days a week Lunch Buffet M-F; Open 7 days Dine-In, Take-Out, Local Delivery-Catering Seafood Dinners from Lunch Mon-Sat 11-3 pm CHINESE Janta Indian Restaurant 462-5903 $6.95 to $10.95 369 Lytton Ave., Downtown Palo Alto Chef Chu’s (650) 948-2696 THAI 543 Emerson Ave, Lunch Buffet M-F; Organic Veggies Palo Alto 1067 N. San Antonio Road 650-323-770 Thaiphoon Restaurant 323-7700 on the corner of El Camino, Los Altos ITALIAN ThaiphoonRestaurant.com 2008 Best Chinese 543 Emerson St., Palo Alto MV Voice & PA Weekly Spalti Ristorante 327-9390 Full Bar, Outdoor Seating 417 California Ave, Palo Alto Jing Jing 328-6885 www.thaiphoonrestaurant.com ݵÕÃÌiÊ`ÊUÊ"ÕÌ`ÀÊ } 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto Best Thai Restaurant in Palo Alto Authentic Szechwan, Hunan www.spalti.com 3 Years in a Row, 2006-2007-2008 Food To Go, Delivery JAPANESE & SUSHI www.jingjinggourmet.com STEAKHOUSE Fuki Sushi 494-9383 Ming’s 856-7700 Search a complete 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 1700 Embarcadero East, Palo Alto Sundance the Steakhouse 321-6798 listing of local www.mings.com Open 7 days a Week restaurant reviews 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto by location or New Tung Kee Noodle House MEXICAN Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2:00pm type of food on 520 Showers Dr., MV in San Antonio Ctr. PaloAltoOnline.com Dinner: Mon-Thu 5:00-10:00pm Palo Alto Sol 328-8840 Voted MV Voice Best ‘01, ‘02, ‘03 & ‘04 Fri-Sat 5:00-10:30pm, Sun 5:00-9:00pm Prices start at $3.75 See Coupon 408 California Ave, Palo Alto 947-8888 Õ}iÊiÕÊUÊiÃÌÞiÊ,iV«iÃÊ www.sundancethesteakhouse.com Page 34ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Eating Out RESTAURANT REVIEW It might as well be spring While the warm weather lasts, there’s no prettier place for lunch than the Blue Garden adjoining Cafe Primavera by Jane Knoerle afe Primavera is the latest While the warm weather lasts, incarnation of the restau- you won’t find a prettier place Crant at the Allied Arts Guild for lunch than the Blue Garden in Menlo Park. Opened just last adjoining the restaurant. Bistro month, it offers an appealing tables surround a splashing foun- selection of soups, salads, sand- tain in a garden planted with hy- wiches and specials. drangeas and other blue flowers. On weekdays, the clientele is The setting is so serene that you mostly “ladies who lunch,” but on want to linger all afternoon. Saturdays there is a lively mix of The interior of the restaurant is couples and families with young rather stark. It no longer has the children enjoying themselves. cozy ambience of the days when Prices are lower than those of it was operated by the Palo Alto the Red Currant bistro, which Auxiliary to the Lucile Packard closed after two years in the com- Children’s Hospital — black tables plex, and portions are generous. and chairs beg for some color. Our Service is a little uneven, but the hostess assured us there would be Don Feria waiters seem eager to please. Man- plenty of decorations for the com- The scene inside Cafe Primavera can be just as verdant as in the gardens; here, an arrangement of au- ager Maria Tachis often stops by ing holidays. tumn leaves and greens decorates a table. to chat with diners and pitches in (continued on next page) serving when things get too busy. The origins of Spaghetti alla Carbonara are obscure but few dishes conjure up a more DINNER BY THE MOVIES AT SHORELINE’S loyal following. The name is derived from the Italian word for charcoal where the dish was made popular as a meal for the charcoal makers. Still others going so far as to say it was named for a secret society the “Carbonari” as tribute during Italy’s unifi cation. Since the dish is unrecorded prior to 1927 it will forever be intertwined with the closing Pizzeria Venti days of World War II. And while some historians attribute its creation to hungry American soldiers in Rome, it rarely reaches the heights in this country that it does in Rome. Beyond assumptions, it is most likely an old recipe passed down for generation to generation in the shepherding regions surrounding Rome. Carbonara is the pinnacle of perfection in pasta, surpassing even the more foundational Aglio e Olio (garlic and oil). In a good Carbonara, the creaminess comes not from cream, but from the perfect use of eggs now accepting reservations against the residual heat of the spaghetti. Correctly done, spaghetti alla Carbonara is a for your holiday party! textural and sensual study in classic cooking. Never made ahead of time, only to order, your culinary journey to Rome during the war years begins here at Pizzeria Venti. catering available! From our kitchen to yours. Buon appetito! Chef Marco Salvi, Executive Chef Spaghetti alla Carabonara s 4 eggs, at room temperature s 3 ounces pancetta, cut about 1/4-inch s 1 cup pecorino Romano, Parmigiano- thick, slices cut into 1/2-inch long strips Reggiano, or a combination s 1 tablespoon salt s 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black s 1 pound imported spaghetti pepper Preparation: In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add the cheese and black pepper and set aside. In a medium skillet over low heat, cook the pancetta slowly, turning the pieces occasionally, for until they are cooked through and beginning to crisp. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghetti. 1390 Pear Ave., Mountain View Hours: Cook, until the pasta is al dente. Save 1 cup hot pasta water. Drain the pasta, add back the hot pasta water and return it immediately to the skillet. Stir to combine pasta and (650) 254-1120 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday pancetta. www.mvpizzeriaventi.com 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Saturday Stir in the egg and cheese mixture and toss well to coat the pasta thoroughly to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday distribute it evenly. Serve with a sprinkle of pecorino cheese. *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊU Page 35 Eating Out KITCHEN CABINETS Professional Refinishing and new Oct. 23 on the El Camino Real cabinet construction. Specializing side of the mall. in bamboo kitchens. YOU’RE A STAR ... Talk about Irene Pepping 650.868.3772 Michelin-rated restaurants, Palo CSL 728490 Alto, long considered the place ShopTalkby Daryl Savage to go for tasty cuisine, has a total of nine Michelin-starred restaurants. In addition to La- ; 0'%*#,*:'*.)/4#.& CANDY FOR A CAUSE ... Nes- with drought-resistant plants, a vanda, they are: St. Michael’s 30*%9&*3)'3-*,&#,3/ tled in a quaint neighborhood solar-paneled roof, and candy Alley, Junnoon, Evvia, Pampas, Szechwan & Hunan Gourmet #6#*,#$,' on the Palo Alto/Los Altos bor- jars made of glass, not plastic, Mantra, Shokolaat, Tamarine ;#.15'4#.&%#4'2*.( der is this area’s newest candy to ensure non-toxicity. and Bistro Elan. And three more ', #2'#6#*,#$,' store. The Sweet Shop at 994 restaurants in nearby communi- #8 Call for special banquet and Los Altos Ave. celebrated its USED BOOKSTORE TURNING ties were recently named to the -'23/. 4 catering menu grand opening Oct. 3. But store A PAGE ... Know Knew Books 2010 Michelin list. They are: The #,/,4/ owner Stacy Sullivan is not a at 415 California Ave. in Palo Village Pub in Woodside, Chez +*.(+*.((/52-'4%/- ;! " typical entrepreneur. “We didn’t Alto is putting up a good fight TJ in Mountain View and The get into this to make money,” for its life. Owner Bill Burruss Plumed Horse in Saratoga. The she said. What? “We kept see- fears the end is near. “I put up Michelin Red Guide, or Michelin ing this dilapidated building in my ‘Business for Sale’ sign this Guide, next year will mark its SCORE A WINNING our neighborhood and we de- week. I’m hoping to sell the 110th year of publication. It was TOUCHDOWN AT cided we wanted to make it into store, but if I don’t, I’ll just liqui- originally published by the Mi- MACARTHUR PARK! something special: a gathering date. Unless I get a buyer, my chelin tire company as a way to place for the community. And end date will be early next year,” help drivers find the best places JOIN US FOR ‘AMERICAN it was also time to give back,” he said. Burruss does not have to get car maintenance done FOOD AT ITS FINEST.’ said Sullivan, who was an early any serious buyers yet. “That’s on trips to France and, later, AWARD WINNING hire at Google (number 50). She what stumps me. You’d think Europe. It added the star ratings BBQ RIBS & CHICKEN bought the 70-year-old building a college town would want a in the 1920s as it refined its re- and spent two years working used bookstore.” An estimated views of places to dine. – ½ Price Appetizers between 4-7 pm with the city, the community and 70,000 books are piled high on – Specialty Cocktails designers to create her dream shelves and tables and in box- SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN ... Hal- – Live Music Daily of an old-fashioned candy store. es. “This store is an institution. loween does not officially start – Fun & Food for the Whole Family Sullivan, who grew up in Los Al- It was my life,” he said. Burruss until tomorrow, but it’s been Bring your Stanford Football ticket tos Hills, says she plans to give plans to move to Oregon after Halloween since late August for in after the game, and receive all profits from The Sweet Shop the shop closes. one downtown Palo Alto busi- MacArthur Park Beers for $3 to local schools. The building, ness. The former Z Gallerie, vacant for four years, is rich with SIMILAR NAMES, DISSIMI- which closed in February at 340 Serving Lunch Monday through Friday history. The 700-square-foot LAR STORES ... The next time and Dinner Seven Nights a Week. University Ave., has been trans- store began as the Santa Rita someone suggests a meeting formed into a display of Hal- Food Shop in the 1940s. It be- at Lavanda, better make sure 27 UNIVERSITY AVEUNE PALO ALTO 650 . 321 . 9990 loween costumes, decorations came Foodland about 20 years it’s a dinner and not a manicure. and accessories with spooky later and continued as a local The Michelin-rated Lavanda sounds. It will close Nov. 1. market until 2004. After a four- Restaurant and Wine Bar at 185 year vacancy it is once again University Ave., which has been FREE open for business, but this time serving Mediterranean Italian Heard a rumor about your with an emphasis on sustain- cuisine in downtown Palo Alto favorite store or business mov- DELIVERY ability and restored charm. for a few years, is a far cry from ing out, or in, down the block or (with min. order) Sullivan, who still works for the brand new Lavande Nail across town? Daryl Savage will Google, has apparently thought Spa at Stanford Shopping Cen- check it out. She can be e-mailed “THE BEST of everything for the shop — ter. Lavande (that’s with an “e” at [email protected]. PIZZA WEST including a landscaped garden at the end, not an “a”) opened OF NEW YORK” (continued from previous page) avocado, with herb dressing. The ommends the “Fish Po’ Boy” ($14). —Ralph Barbieri roasted beet salad ($9), served with It features petrale sole, caramelized KNBR 680 On a first visit to Cafe Primav- lots of slender haricots verts, blue onion, lettuce, tomato and remou- era, two of us chose daily specials. cheese and orange segments, was lade sauce on a ciabatta roll. There My three lamb chops, served on a fresh and flavorful. is also a BYOB (build your own 880 Santa Cruz Ave 790 Castro St bed of warm cabbage salad, were a We had a long wait for our slice burger, $13). It includes 8 ounces Mountain View bargain for $12. One guest ordered of lemon drop bundt cake ($6), of beef with lettuce, tomatoes, red Menlo Park the “grown up” grilled cheese with more of the delicious vanilla onions, pickles and fries. Add-ons, (1 block from with tomato basil soup ($10). The (at University Drive) El Camino) gelato. such as cheese, avocado and bacon, cheese was nicely served on Acme We weren’t able to eat outside are $1 per topping. (650) 329-8888 (650) 961-6666 bread, but there was also cheese on a recent Saturday, as a bridal Joanna Biondi is the proprietor in the soup, which seemed a little shower was in progress on the ter- of Cafe Primavera. Well known in excessive. race and chairs were set up in the the Los Gatos, Saratoga and Wil- A prawn salad ($10) didn’t fare garden for a 3:30 p.m. wedding. It low Glen areas, she has 32 years as well. It was six grilled prawns was fun to sit inside and watch all of experience in the catering busi- on top of mixed greens that looked the outside activity. ness and operates two restaurants as if they had been poured from We both ordered sandwiches. in San Jose, including one in the a bag. Creamy dressing, I think it The chicken club ($12) was the Tech Museum. Greg Russi is chef was blue cheese, was on the side. winner. It came with tasty potato at Cafe Primavera at Allied Arts We got a kick out of hearing salad and had lots of nice chicken and Erika Garcia-Traverso is event from a friend that lamb chops, U.S.D.A. Prime slices, lettuce, tomato, bacon, blue director. N Filet Mignon prawns and tomato basil soup were cheese, avocado and pesto aïoli on also served at a private party she a ciabatta roll. It was almost a fla- attended at Allied Arts the night vor overload. I would’ve skipped before. the blue cheese and used mayo in- Cafe Primavera For dessert, we shared a “French stead of the aïoli. Allied Arts Guild purse” ($6), a warm pastry filled My friend was disappointed in 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park with mixed berries, and a gener- the Greek vegetarian sandwich 650-321-8810 ous serving of vanilla bean gelato ($10) of feta, cucumbers, tomatoes www.cafeprimavera.com ($6). Both were nicely served, with and artichokes on Acme bread. She garnishes of fresh raspberries and doesn’t like cucumbers, and there Hours: Open Mon.-Sat. LT O A W sprigs of mint. O E were lots of cucumbers and very L Continental breakfast 10- E A K On another visit, my companion P L little artichoke. Neither of us cared 11:30 p.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m.- 1921 El Camino Real Y ordered the “Wedge BLTA” ($12), BEST for the kalamata olive aïoli ... too 2:30 p.m. Light menu and Palo Alto OF a bountiful mix of bacon, butter 2 strong and salty. afternoon tea until 5 p.m. 650.321.6798 0 0 8 lettuce, heirloom tomatoes and Another Allied Arts visitor rec- Page 36ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ .(-&*1&3)4&3&(0;468- & " %##"# GoingsThe best of what’s On happening on the Midpeninsula Community Events Hamilton Ave. post office. Fruits, vegeta- 2009 San Francisco Bay Area Lyme bles, flowers, dried fruit, nuts, fish, breads, pastries, eggs, cheese, sausages, pates, Disease Walk Raise funds to support olive oil, tamales, crepes, jam and more. research, education, awareness and in- Entertainment by local musicians. All pro- novative treatments for Lyme disease and ceeds donated to Avenidas senior center. 5; 63 other tick-bourne diseases. 2k/4k walk. 8 a.m.-noon. Palo Alto. www.pafarmers- Sat., Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $25 pre-reg- =67,88#9704.!:(79,9 market.org ister online or $35 on site. Shoreline Park, Free The Children’s Invitation to Action: :46&0>2*6.(&3? 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 9&68*84597 Call 925-759-8270. www.mylymemission. 10 by 10 Challenge Speakers, musicians, com and local and global youth activists as Free >'*&98.+911<5645468.43*)&3) The Children challenges Californians to Annual Pumpkin Patch at LAHS Los Al- 54;*6+91?$"&7-.3,843 478% take 10 actions to change the world. Fri., tos High School Athletic Boosters is hold- Nov. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free entry. Bring a ing its annual Pumpkin Patch fundraiser in non-perishable food item to be donated (4 63 the parking lot at the high school. Pump- to a local food pantry. Registration Albert kins of all shapes and sizes for sale. All 2),78$705 and Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, Osh- monies go to support the Los Altos High man JCC, Taube Koret Campus for Jew- !-*1'*677.78*67-&:* School Athletic Dept. Oct. 14-31, 8 a.m.-8 ish Life, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Call p.m. Los Altos High School, 201 Almond (&58.:&8*)&9).*3(*7&8 650-617-3276. www.freethechildren.com Ave., Los Altos,. &63*,.*&11&3).3(413*38*6 Knit Together at Atherton Library California Avenue 15th Annual Trick or Come and knit with other community knitters Treat Each year, CAADA and participating on the second and fourth Saturday of the (4 63 California Avenue Merchants (40+) provide month. All ages and skill levels are wel- trick or treating. Sat., Oct. 31, noon-4 =67,88#9704.!:(79,9 come. 2-4 p.m. Free. Atherton Library, 2 p.m. Free. California Avenue Merchants Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call :46&0 9&68*8.3&/46 CAADA, California Avenue, Palo Alto. Call 650-328-2422. www.smcl.org/libraries/ 650-400-1307. http://www.blossombirth. 4597 ath/events org/events_special.html Downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market ,) 63 Every Saturday, Gilman Street behind the (continued on next page) =67,88#9704.!:(79,9 1*3& 9*-6 9&68*8'&7*) 438-*34:*1>*1&384? '<33 &8(-*88 OF NOTE (7 63 =67,88#9704.!:(79,9 (-9'*68 9&68*8 >*&8-&3)8-*&.)*3? (7 63 0-9/5:8,48,3)2, -.(&,4'&7*)*37*2'1*034;3 +46.87.334:&8.:*564,6&27 2&0*7.87&1.+463.&)*'98 THE KING'S ACADEMY (7 63 7(802:09(7:5 OPEN HOUSE 3*4+8-*56**2.3*38,9.8&6 Saturday, November 14, 11:00 am )9474+.87,*3*6&8.435*6+462.3, 86&).8.43&1&3)6&=.1.&3;4607 Thursday, December 10, 7:00 pm 67 63 $/,(72,3!:(79,9 SCHEDULE A SCHOOL TOUR OR STUDENT SHADOW TODAY! 5*(8&(91&6&63*,.*&11 | Christ-centered College Preparatory Junior and Senior High School • Grades 6-12 | )*'98.3 *&63*)6&:* *;#460!.2*76*:.*;7 F a i t h | K n o w l e d g e | I n t e g r i t y | P a s s i o n 67 63 =67,88#9704.!:(79,9 (-9'*68*114 9.38*8;.8- 247#&3,774(.&8* 6.3(.5&1 4+8-* <25-43< 3(19)*7.38*6&(8.:*&9).*3(* ).7(977.4356.4684*&(-5.*(* 549(2;5 ,3),78 ",*,0;,$0*1,908*5:498 $ ' Hands-on art $ $# 2*2'*67 “Three Trees,” an oil painting by Isabel Brown, shows off the Los .+596(-&7.3,8-6**46246* Altos artist’s unusual painting style: She decided years ago to give (43(*687.38-*7*6.*7 up brushes and paint with only her hands. A native of Peru, Brown 549(2;55< --0*, is currently exhibiting several of her abstract expressionist paint- (4+ ings at Gallery House, together with clayprints by Starr Davis. Davis creates her narrative works by painting on a slab of clay with 3549(2;5(79857. colored slips, pressing the image onto polyester paper. The pair’s (3 63 exhibition runs through Nov. 13 at the gallery at 320 California Ave. in Palo Alto. Opening hours are Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 Please contact Diana Peña, Admissions Coordinator: p.m., Wednesday through Saturday from 11 to 8, and Sundays from 408.481.9900 Ext. 4248 or [email protected] 562 N. Britton Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3841 11 to 3. For more information, go to www.galleryhouse2.com or P: 408.481.9900 • www.tka.org • f: 408.481.9932 call 650-326-1668. ACSI AND WASC ACCREDITATION *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊU Page 37 Goings On CALENDAR LISTINGS CALENDAR. Information for Weekly and Master Community Calendar listings must now be submitted online. Please go to www.PaloAltoOnline. com, click on “Master Community Calendar,” and then click on “Submit a listing.” Listings are published in the papers on a space-available basis. NEWS. The online form is e-mail editor@paweekly. for Calendar listings only. com; fax (650) 326-3928, To submit information for Attn: Editor; or mail to possible use elsewhere in Editor, Palo Alto Weekly, the paper, send it the usual 450 Cambridge Ave., way: Palo Alto, CA 94306. QUESTIONS? If you have questions, call the reception desk at the Palo Alto Weekly between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. weekdays, (650) 326-8210. After hours, you may press zero and leave a message in the general mailbox. For complete Calendar listings, go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com and click on “Master Community Calendar.” www.PaloAltoOnline.com If it’s useful and local, it’s on Palo Alto Online! (continued from previous page) ist of Notre Dame Cathedral. Sat., Oct. 31, 8-9 p.m. $10 donation at the door. St. The Minds of Nuclear Warriors Dr. Lynn Mark’s Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Trunk or Treat Participants decorate their Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-326-3800, 856- cars and give out free candy to costumed 9700. welchorganist.com kids as a safe trick-or-treating alternative. Organ Works of Bach Stanford University Live music by Driven Cure. Activities and organist Dr. Robert Huw Morgan contin- games. Sat., Oct. 31, 6-9 p.m. Free. New ues his performances of the complete or- Life Church, 1914 San Luis Ave., Mountain gan works of Bach. This, the fourth of 14 View. Call 650-967-3453. www.newlifep- concerts in celebration of the 25th anni- cg.org versary of Memorial Church’s Fisk-Nanney organ, will feature the third trio sonata and Concerts the dramatic Prelude & Fugue. Fri., Oct. Annual Halloween Concert at Stanford 30, 8 p.m. $10 for adults; 5 for students. Giancarlo Aquilanti conducts the Stanford Memorial Church on Stanford Campus, Wind Ensemble and Jindong Cai conducts Stanford Campus. http://music.stanford. the Stanford Symphony Orchestra for a edu/Events/calendar.html program of ominous overtures, menac- Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra pres- ing marches and other “decompositions.” ents “The Passion of Dido” Nicholas Sat., Oct. 31, 8 p.m. $10 for adults; 5 for McGegan, conductor. Susan Graham, students. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford mezzo-soprano. William Berger, baritone. Campus, Stanford. http://music.stanford. Christine Brandes, soprano. C√©line edu/Events/calendar.html Ricci, soprano. Jill Grove, contralto. Brian Claude Bolling’s “Suites I & II for Flute Thorsett, tenor. Philharmonia Chorale, and Jazz Piano Trio” First Congregational Bruce Lamott, director. “Purcell Suite” Church Presents Claude Bolling’s “Suites from Abdelazer Chacony in G minor. “Dido I & II for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio.” Laurel & Aeneas.” Fri., Nov. 6, 8-10:30 p.m. $35- Zucker, flute; Jim Martinez, piano; Paul $85. First United Methodist Church, 625 Klempau, Bass; Michael Bayard, per- Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Call 415-252- cussion. Sun., Nov. 1, 7 p.m. $30. First 1288. www.philharmonia.org Congregational Church of Palo Alto, 1985 San Francisco Renaissance Voices San Louis Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-856-6662. Francisco Renaissance Voices’ (Todd www.fccpa.org/FCCPA_Site/Jazz.html Jolly, Music Director) for their sixth an- CSMA Faculty Concert Faculty members nual Halloween Weekend Concert, fea- Anthony Doheny (violin), Nicholas Isaacs turing the Office of the Dead. This year’s (piano) and Karen Sremac (clarinet) per- concerts feature the “Messe des morts” form Brahms Sonata and Schumann Fan- of Jean Gilles (1668-1705). Sun., Nov. 1, tasy pieces. Part of CSMA’s new Faculty 4-5:30 p.m. $15-20. All Saints’ Episcopal and Student Concerts series. Fri., Nov. 6, Church, 555 Waverley St., Palo Alto. sfrv. 6-7 p.m. Free. Community School of Mu- org sic and Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center, 230 St. Lawrence String Quartet The St. San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. www. Lawrence String Quartet will begin this arts4all.org/attend year’s season of Sunday concerts with CSMA Faculty Concert Faculty members an all-Haydn program. Sun., Nov. 1, 2:30 Sally Terris (recorder), Adam Roszkiewicz p.m. $20-$46. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, (guitar), Kaye DeVries (soprano) and Nich- Stanford. http://music.stanford.edu/ olas Isaacs (piano) perform medieval to Events/calendar.html baroque Duos and songs by Berlioz and Stanford New Ensemble MartÌn Fraile Duparc. Fri., Nov. 6, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. conducts the Stanford New Ensemble in Community School of Music and Arts a concert of contemporary works. Sat., (CSMA) at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Nov. 7, 8 p.m. Free. Campbell Recital Circle, Mountain View. www.arts4all.org/ Hall, Stanford. http://music.stanford.edu/ attend Events/calendar.html CSMA Faculty Concert Faculty members Stanford Wind Ensemble Fall Concert Amy Hsieh (cello) and Eun-Sook Shin (pi- Giancarlo Aquilanti directs a world pre- ano) perform music by Bach, Beethoven, miere composition by Stanford student Chopin, Cassado, and Crumb. Part of Phillip Mayer, Bernstein’s “West Side Sto- CSMA’s new Faculty and Student Con- ry” (selections), and works by Dello Joio, cert series. Wed., Nov. 4, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Prokofiev, Rossini, and Vaughan Williams. Free. Community School of Music and Sun., Nov. 8, 2:30 p.m. $10 for adults; 5 Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center, 230 San An- for students. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stan- tonio Circle, Mountain View. www.arts4all. ford. http://music.stanford.edu/Events/ org/attend calendar.html Fortnightly Music Club Concert Fort- nightly Music Club Concert. Piano and Dance chamber works of Sondra Clark, Cody 29th Halloween Contra Dance Costume Joel Wright and Felix Mendelssohn. Sun., Ball Callers: Special ghost callers. Band: Nov. 8, 8 p.m. free. Palo Alto Art Center, Swing Farm (Charlie Hancock, Ray Bierl, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. www.fort- Steven Strauss) Costumes encouraged. nightlymusicclub.org There will be prizes for the best costum- Halloween Music from a Gothic Cathe- ers Bring Pot Luck refreshments to share. dral James Welch presents the 17th an- Sat., Oct., 31, 7-11 p.m. Admission $18, nual Halloween with “Music from a Gothic members $16, students $8. 1st Church Cathedral.” Bach’s Toccata in D minor, Palo Alto 2Fl, 625 Hamilton & Byron., Palo Symphony No. 1 by Louis Vierne, organ- Alto. Call 650-965-9169. www.bacds.org/ series/contra/palo_alto Page 38ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ Goings On Ballroom Dancing Rumba & Bolero will Pumpkin Carving and Costume contest contest, silent auction, BBQ dinner and be taught Fri., Nov. 6, 8 p.m. Lessons for Pumpkin-carving contest and costume more. Costumes are encouraged. Pro- beginning and intermediate levels, no ex- contest with prizes. RSVP. Sat., Oct. 31, ceeds benefit Santa Rita PTA. 3-8 p.m. perience and no partner necessary. Gen- 1-3 p.m. Free. Palo Alto Mission, 150C Free to enter, pay to play. Santa Rita El- eral dance party 9 p.m.-midnight. Singles Grant Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-424-1990. ementary, 700 Los Altos Ave., Los Altos. & couples welcome. Free refreshments. Puppet Art Theater Dads, kids and all www.santaritaschool.org Dressy casual attire. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. $8 family members are invited to attend a Cubberley Community Center Pavilion, performance by the Puppet Art Theater Live Music Annual Halloween Weekend Concert 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call Company. Tue., Nov. 10, 7-7:45 p.m. Free. 650-856-9930. www.readybyte.com/fri- EPA Library, 2415 University Avenue, East Join San Francisco Renaissance Voices daynightdance Palo Alto. Call 650-321-7712. smcl.org for their Annual Halloween Weekend Con- cert - The Office of the Dead. This year the English Country Dancing Peninsula Eng- Saint Francis High School Open House Open House “Messe des morts” by Jean Gilles (1668- Tours leave every 15 minutes from Raskob lish Country Dance welcomes all, from be- 1705) is performed with chamber orches- Gymnasium. Saint Francis High School is ginners to experienced dancers. Live mu- tra along with baritone Jesse Blumberg, a Catholic, co-ed, college preparatory sic, no partner needed, all dances taught. a rising young star on the international school sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Sunday, November 1 Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. opera scene. Sun., Nov. 1, 4-6 p.m. $20 Cross. Sun., Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saint Dance meets first, third, fifth Wednesdays general admission, $15 student/senior All Francis High School, 1885 Miramonte through June 2010. 8-10 p.m. $15 sup- Saints Episcopal Church, 555 Waverley Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-968-1213, 9am –1pm porters, $9 non-members, $7 members, St., Palo Alto. Call 415-664-2543. www. ext. 430. www.sfhs.com $5 students or pay what you can. Flex-It SFRV.org Studio, 425 Evelyn Ave., Mountain View. School Days Story Time Sponsored by Halloween Concert by Redwood Sym- Call 650-493-6012. Kaplan Tutoring Stories include, “Mar- phony Kids and adults can wear their ley Goes to School” and “I’m Your Bus.” costumes to this concert. Tour the or- Environment School-bus crafts and Kaplan tutors avail- it all chestra and hear the instruments. “A Col- be Canopy Tree Walk Learn more about the able. Sun., Nov. 1, 11:30 a.m. Free. Ke- be orful Symphony”, an episode from Norton trees that create a healthy urban environ- pler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. ment. Canopy’s free Tree Walks provide Juster’s children’s classic “The Phantom a Lancer Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com informative guided tours of the trees in Tollbooth.” Fri., Oct. 30, 7-9 p.m. $10 (16 Shira Kline & Shirlala in Concert Interac- and under); $20 adult (advance); $25 Palo Alto neighborhoods on the second tive music and story program about Jew- Saturday of each month. 10 a.m.-noon. adult @ door; $20 (senior). Canada Col- ish identity. Sun., Nov. 8, 1-3 p.m. $12 lege Main Theatre, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Free. Palo Alto Neighborhoods, See Web- M, $15 NM; 14 & under, $10; Lap Child site Calendar, Palo Alto. Call 650-964- Redwood City. Call 650-366-6872. www. 2 years & under free. Albert and Janet redwoodsymphony.org 1885 Miramonte Avenue | Mountain View 6110. www.canopy.org Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, 3921 Fabian Houston Jones CD release celebration Environmental Docent-Led Walks of Way, Palo Alto. http://www.paloaltojcc. 650 968-1213, ext. 430 Houston Jones plays Americana music Shoreline Learn about Shoreline at org Sun., Nov. 1, 7-9 p.m. $10. Dana Street Mountain View’s: maritime history; landfill Witches’ Delight Carnival Witches’ De- www.sfhs.com legacy; environmental processes; eco- light Carnival. Fri., Oct. 30. Carnival rides, systems; birds, wildlife; and more. Walks games for all ages, cake walk, costume (continued on next page) depart from Rengstorff House and last about one hour on the 4th Sunday of ev- ery month. Bring/Wear: layered clothing, walking shoes, binoculars. No advanced reservations required. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Rengstorff House, Shoreline at Mountain View, 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain WEALTH MANAGEMENT Foothill-De Anza View. Call 650-903-6073. http://www. ci.mtnview.ca.us World Centric Film Series: “King Corn” Business | Personal Community College District Speaker Wolfram Alderson, executive di- rector of Collective Roots. Wolfram carries Board of Trustees 30 years of experience in social services with an emphasis on the environment, invites applicants for its urban farming and horticultural therapy. Screening of “King Corn.” Fri., Oct. 30, 7-9 Audit & Finance Committee p.m. Donations requested. World Centric business needs: Community Space, 2121 Staunton Court, Palo Alto. Call 650-739-0699 ext. 721. good information, trusted worldcentric.org/conscious-living/films- colleagues, confidentiality fall-2009 One of four seats held by community members on the volunteer Audit & Finance Family and Kids Committee will become vacant at the end of December. Trustees will appoint 6th Annual SAFE Halloween at Lytton a new member to a four-year term that begins in January. Candidates should Gardens Each year on Halloween, Lytton have a strong background in budget, finance and/or audit. The committee acts Gardens Retirement Living residents and staff decorate the lobby, hallways and in an advisory role to the board in carrying out its oversight and legislative auditorium to prepare for an evening of responsibilities as they relate to the district’s financial management. Applicants fun. Trick-or-treating for up to 5th grad- & may not be an employee, contractor, consultant or vendor of the district. ers, trick-or-treat bags and games. Sat., Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Lytton Gardens Senior Communities, 656 Lytton Ave. at Middlefield, Palo Alto. www.LyttonGar- The Audit & Finance Committee meets quarterly but may meet every two dens.org months if desired. The responsibilities of the committee are to: Annual Maritime Day San Mateo County History Museum will celebrate its 5th An- nual Maritime Day. Children will have a s 2EVIEW AND MONITOR BUDGET AND lNANCIAL MATERIAL AND REPORTS RELATED TO chance to make their own model ship. Visitors can explore the Ships of the World financial matters such as bonds, certificates of participation and other fund- exhibit -- 22 handcrafted boats modeled personal needs: ing instruments that come before the Board of Trustees; after real ships by a local artist. Sat., Nov. 7, 1-4 p.m. Free w/museum ticket; $2/$4. clean bearings, smooth s -ONITOR THE EXTERNAL AUDIT SELECTION AND ENGAGEMENT PROCESS San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 pavement, room to roll s 2EVIEW INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORTS AND MONITOR FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES Broadway, Redwood City. Call 650-299- 0104. www.historysmc.org s "E AVAILABLE IF NEEDED TO MEET WITH THE "OARD OF 4RUSTEES EACH YEAR AT THE ASD: Educational Series for Parents TIME OF PRESENTATION OF THE EXTERNAL AUDIT TO THE BOARD The Stanford Autism Center at Packard Children’s Hospital is offering a 10-part s #ONSULT WITH INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REGARDING ACCOUNTING lSCAL AND RELATED management issues; educational series for parents of children Nancy Johnson loves her work at Borel Private Bank. and adolescents with a diagnosis of an s -ONITOR OPERATIONAL REVIEWS lNDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOLLOW UP Autism Spectrum Disorder. The series is She also loves to roller skate. When it comes to wealth designed to provide parents with informa- activities. tion about ASD, diagnoses, treatments management and trust services, understanding both the and services. Thursdays, 5:30-7:15 p.m. $5 per session. Stanford University, 401 business and the personal needs of her clients helps to Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter detailing Quarry Road, Room 2209, Stanford. Call their qualifications to any of the following: 650-721-6327. childpsychiatry.stanford. build stronger working relationships. edu Day of the Dead Community Celebration Borel – where business and personal banking meet. Mail: Office of the Chancellor E-mail: [email protected] Day of the Dead celebration presented in Foothill-De Anza Fax: (650) 941-6289 conjunction with the Palo Alto Art Cen- ter’s exhibition Treasures from The Mexi- Community College District can Museum: A Spirited Legacy. Sun., %L -ONTE 2OAD Nov. 1, noon-5 p.m. Free. Palo Alto Art EQUAL HOUSING LENDER Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Call Member of Boston Private Wealth Management Group Member FDIC 650-329-2366. www.cityofpaloalto.org/ artcenter Completed applications must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16. Las Lomitas Book Fair Proceeds of the book fair go to support the school’s library Nancy Johnson, Senior Trust & Investment Officer· www.borel.com For more information, please call (650) 949-6100 or and literacy programs. Nov. 6-12, 8 a.m.-6 email [email protected]. p.m. (closes at 3:30 p.m. Sat.). Las Lomi- 650.378.3720 · 160 Bovet Road, San Mateo, CA tas Book Fair, 299 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Francisco · Burlingame · San Mateo · Palo Alto · Los Altos Atherton. www.llesd.k12.ca.us *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊU Page 39 NOTICE OF A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING Goings Ony NOTICE of the City of Palo Alto Architectural Review Board (ARB) (continued from previous page) Roasting Co., 744 West Dana St., Moun- NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS for EXTERIOR Please be advised that Thursday, November 19, 2009, the ARB shall conduct tain View. danastreetroasting.com PAINTING of two residential buildings of Plum Tree a public hearing at 8:30 AM in the Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 250 Hamilton Irish Music Session Irish songs for a pub Apartments located at 3020-3038 Emerson Street, Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Any interested persons may appear and be restaurant and bar. Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 heard. p.m. Free. St. Stephen’s Green, 223 Cas- Palo Alto, CA 94306. 385 Sherman Avenue [09PLN-00143]: A Request by Jim Baer of Pre- tro St., Mountain View. www.ststephens- mier Properties on behalf of MF Sherman, LLC, for Major Architectural Re- green.com/index.html view, Design Enhancement Exception, and Protected Tree Removal, for a new Mike Bastian’s Pentimento Jazz Lavan- PROJECT DESCRIPTION: four story mixed use building of approximately 55,556 square feet to replace da Wine Bar & Restaurant presents Mike the existing single-story building. Proposed landscaping includes the replace- Bastian’s Pentimento Jazz every Sun- day night. American jazz songbook with ment of existing street trees. Environmental Assessment: A Mitigated Nega- drums/vocals by Mike Bastian. No cover. The project involves repainting of the exterior of tive Declaration has been prepared and circulated. Zone district: CC(2). the two buildings at Plum Tree Apartments with 5:45-9 p.m. Lavanda, 185 University Ave., The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. Palo Alto. Call 650-321-3514. www.lavan- environmental sensitive products and in accordance To request accommodations to access City facilities, services or programs, darestaurant.com to the specifications described in the general scope to participate at public meetings, or to learn more about the City’s compli- Nancy Gilliland Classic jazz and stan- ance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), please contact dards with chanteuse/pianist Nancy Gil- of work. the City’s ADA Coordinator at 650.329.2550 (voice) or by e-mailing ada@ liland. Tuesdays, 6-10 p.m. Free. Marqs in cityofpaloalto.org. Menlo, 1143 Crane St., Menlo Park. Call 650-853-1143. marqsinmenlo.com GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: Amy French Peruvian Night DJ MGD spins Latin Manager of Current Planning American songs all night long every first and third Saturday of the month. Free. St. 1. Power wash and surface preparation Stephen’s Green, 223 Castro St., Moun- tain View. www.ststephensgreen.com/ index.html 2. Fascia, Eaves, Trim, Door Jambs, & Brick mold: Spooky Classic Rock & Coffee The Sit- ins classic rock cover band will be playing favorite songs with a spooky twist. Fri., Spot prime and finish with two coats of Kelly Oct. 31, 8-10 p.m. Free. Dana St. Roast- ing Co., 744 W. Dana St., Mountain View. Moore #1245 low sheen enamel NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE www.thesit-ins.com LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION The Metaphysics of Notation Mark Ap- plebaum, associate professor in Stan- 3. Entry and Utility Doors: FOR THREE TERMS ENDING JANUARY 31, 2013 ford’s Department of Music, composed (Terms of Marchiel, Palaniappan, and one vacant term) “The Metaphysics of Notation” specifically for installation at the Cantor Arts Center. Spot prime and finish with two coats of Kelly NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council is seeking applica- Students, faculty, and visiting artists in- terpret and perform the work on site each Moore #1250 semi-gloss enamel tions for the Library Advisory Commission from persons interested in Friday until February. noon-1 p.m. Free. serving in one of three terms ending January 31, 2013. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive (at 4. Stucco, Soffits, Porch Overhangs and Carports: Museum Way), Stanford. museum.stan- Eligibility Requirements: The Library Advisory Commission is com- ford.edu/news_room/facultychoice2009- 10.html posed of seven members who shall be appointed by and shall serve The Tony Monaco Trio Tony Monaco Trio Spot prime and finish with two coats of Kelly at the pleasure of the City Council, but who shall not be Council Mem- plays jazz music Nov. 7. 8-10 p.m. $26. Moore #1245 low sheen enamel bers, officers or employees of the City of Palo Alto. Each member of Dana Street Roasting Co., 744 West Dana the Commission shall have a demonstrated interest in public library St., Mountain View. danastreetroasting. matters. All members of the Commission shall at all times be residents com 5. Flashing, Gutters, Downspouts, and Attic Vents: Vintage Music Collective Vintage Music of the City of Palo Alto. Regular meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on the Collective plays reggae, blues and soul fourth Thursday of each month. music the second and fourth Fridays of Spot prime and finish with two coats of Kelly every month. Attendees must be ages 21 Purpose and Duties: The purpose of the Library Advisory Commission and older. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $7. Brit- Moore #1245 low sheen enamel ish Bankers Club, 1090 El Camino Real, shall be to advise the City Council on matters relating to the Palo Alto Menlo Park. www.britishbankersclub. City Library, excluding daily administrative operations. The Commis- com/index.html 6. Flashing, gutters, Downspouts, and Attic Vents: sion shall have the following duties: Womansong Circle with Betsy Rose A 1. Advise the City Council on planning and policy matters pertain- drop-in, any-voice-welcome singing circle ing to: a) the goals of and the services provided by the Palo Alto for women, led by singer/songwriter/spiri- Spot prime and finish with two coats of Kelly tual activist Betsy Rose. Rounds, chants, Moore #1245 low sheen enamel City Library; b) the future delivery of the services by the Palo Alto part singing and improv. Sun., Nov. 8, 2-4 City Library; c) the City Manager’s recommendations pertaining p.m. $15-20 sliding scale. Subud House, to the disposition of major gifts of money, personal property and 330 Melville St., Palo Alto. Call 510-525- 7. Bid must include OSHA and tenant protection real property to the City to be used for library purposes; d) the 7082. www.betsyrosemusic.org requirements and VOC levels specific to the paint construction and renovation of capital facilities of the Palo Alto On Stage City Library; and e) joint action projects with other public or pri- “Bulrusher” by Eisa Davis Stanford products vendor is proposing to be used vate information entities, including libraries. Drama presents this finalist for the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, set in 1955 in the 2. Review state legislative proposals that may affect the operation redwood country north of San Francisco. 8. Clean-up debris, garbage, paint drippings after of the Palo Alto City Library. Nov. 5-7, 8 p.m. Tickets $5-$15. Nitery each work day 3. Review the City Manager’s proposed budget for capital improve- Theater in the Old Union, 514 Lasuen Mall, ments and operations relating to the Palo Alto City Library, and Stanford. Call 808-621-2680. drama.stan- thereafter forward any comments to one or more of the appli- ford.edu Bid specifications pertaining to this project are available “Night of the Living Dead” Palo Alto Chil- cable committees of the Council. dren’s Theatre presents “Night of the Liv- from Monday, November 2, 2009 to Friday, November 4. Provide advice upon such other matters as the City Council may ing Dead.” Oct. 29-Nov. 7, 8-9:30 p.m. $5 13, 2009. Please call to schedule a mandatory job from time to time assign. children, $10 adults. Palo Alto Children’s 5. Receive community input concerning the Palo Alto City Library. Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. walk. Bid closing date is Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Call 650-463-4930. www.cityofpaloalto. 6. Review and comment on fund-raising efforts on behalf of the org/childrenstheatre at 5:00 PM. Bid opening at 725 Alma Street, Palo Palo Alto City Library. “The Chosen” The unlikely friendship of Alto, CA 94301 on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at two teenagers from very different Jewish 10:00 AM. The Library Advisory Commission shall not have the power or author- communities who grow to manhood in the ity to cause the expenditure of City funds or to bind the City to any post-war turbulence of 1940’s Brooklyn. TheatreWorks presents this tale of fathers written or implied contract. and sons, faith and family. Oct. 7-Nov. 1, This project is funded by the City of Palo Alto Community $24 (student) - $62. Mountain View Center Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), U. S. Appointment information and application forms are available in the for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. Department of Housing and Urban Development. All City Clerk‘s Office, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto (Phone: 650-329- (at Mercy), Mountain View. Call 650-463- 2571) or may be obtained on the website at http://www.cityofpaloalto. 1960. www.theatreworks.org federal regulations listed in the Bid Specifications will Broadcast Legends at Sequoias Novem- org. ber 6 Broadcast Legends will present apply, including equal opportunity, non-discrimination, “Golden Memories of Radio,” recreat- and Federal Labor Standards provisions (Davis-Bacon). Deadline for receipt of applications in the City Clerk‘s Office is 5:00 ing legendary programs like “The Lone p.m., Friday, November 20, 2009. If one of the incumbents does Ranger” and “Fibber McGee’s closet.” Reference is hereby made to bid specifications for Fri., Nov. 6, 7-8 p.m. free. Hanson Hall, further details, which specifications and this notice not reapply the application deadline will be extended to 5:30 p.m., The Sequoias, 501 Portola Road, Portola Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Valley. Call 650-851-1501. shall be considered part of the contract. Cheaper by the Dozen Dad is an effi- PALO ALTO RESIDENCY IS A REQUIREMENT ciency expert and he tries to organize a family of 12 children. The City of Los Altos For information and bid walk-through, contact Jim Youth Theatre presents a play based on the original book by Frank Gilbreth and Brandenburg at 650-321-9709 ext. 14. DONNA J. GRIDER Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. Oct. 30-Nov. 7. City Clerk No show Oct. 31. Matinees Nov. 1 and 7 at 2. 7:30 p.m. $12 and $10. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Page 40ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊÎä]ÊÓääÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ PREP FOOTBALL Sports A lot will be Shorts IN THE PLAYOFFS . . . The Palo riding on this Alto Knights’ Jr. Pee Wee football team will take a well-earned week off before hosting a playoff game on Nov. 8 at Palo Alto High. The big showdown Knights received a first-round bye after finishing the season with a Palo Alto can take over first place 7-1 record, thanks to an 18-12 with a victory over Los Gatos on Friday victory over Oak Grove last Sun- by Keith Peters day. Oak Grove finished 6-2. Palo Alto won six straight games to alo Alto has a history with Los Gatos when it finish the regular season after an comes to football and, for the Vikings, it’s not a early season loss to Oak Grove. P very good one. In the teams’ past 10 meetings, The Knights actually trailed Oak the Wildcats have won eight times. Grove, 12-6, in the third quarter To make matters perhaps worse, Palo Alto has lost until quarterback Tench Coxe four times at home in those 10 games. In fact, the Vi- scored on a one-yard run to tie kings haven’t won a home game against Los Gatos in the game late in the third. Coxe this decade. then threw a 24-yard touchdown That brings us to the latest installment of what has pass to Josh Brigel with 2:20 left become a lopsided rivalry. The teams will meet Friday in the game to go ahead 18-12. night at Palo Alto (7:30 p.m.) with plenty at stake. The Knights’ defense led by Flynn “Everybody knows this is a huge game,” said Paly Thompson, Christian Rider, coach Earl Hansen. “Here, you don’t have to pump Ethan Stern and Jamie Cullen up the kids for Los Gatos. They know it’s a tough contained Oak Grove in the final game.” minutes and throughout the day Los Gatos leads the SCVAL De Anza Division at holding them to 14 yards of total 3-0 (6-1 overall) while Palo Alto is second at 2-0-1 offense in the second half. Palo (5-1-1). A Paly victory means sole possession of first Alto’s Pee Wee team will play a place while a loss could drop the Vikings into a tie for first-round playoff game Sunday third with Homestead (2-1-1), which plays Fremont in aaginst the Oakland Dynamites at a nonleague game. Palo Alto High. Palo Alto holds a tiebreaker over the Mustangs, should they finish tied. Thus, with winless Mountain IN THE SWIM . . . Palo Alto View and Wilcox (which hosts Milpitas on Friday) left sophomore Jasmine Tosky will be on the schedule, the Vikings are in good shape for a missing six days of school next return trip to the Central Coast Section playoffs. month, but the talented swimmer Hansen, however, would rather go in with a No. 1 won’t be on vacation. She’ll be seed from the division rather than a 3 or 4. traveling to Sweden and Germany It all comes down to Friday’s showdown, which as a member of the U.S. Swim- also serves as Paly’s homecoming game. The last time ming National Youth Team. Tosky the teams met under these circumstances, Los Gatos was one of 23 girls named to the danced away with a victory in 2004. select 18-under team, which will The teams have split their past four games, with the accompany a 23-member boys’ Wildcats winning the last meeting, 29-23, in the CCS squad to meets in Stockholm and Small School Division championship in 2008. Berlin on the World Cup circuit. Palo Alto, however, comes into the game off a huge Tosky is one of only six swimmers Keith Peters confidence-boosting 31-28 victory over previously un- from Northern California and one beaten Milpitas (2-1, 6-1) last Friday on Joc Pederson’s of only two from the Central Coast 27-yard field goal with 1:35 left to play held up. Section (Valley Christian’s Shane Milpitas, which had a chance to tie with four sec- onds left with its own 25-yard attempt. The Trojans, Fleming is the other) named to Gunn’s Robert Chen (right) and Palo Alto’s Josh Newby (left) will be instrumental in their the team that will compete in team’s hopes at next Tuesday’s SCVAL El Camino Division championships. two short-course (meters) meets (continued on page 46) against some of the best swim- mers in the world. Tosky qualified PREP CROSS COUNTRY STANFORD ROUNDUP by being ranked No. 1 in the 400 IM and No. 2 in the 200 IM follow- The chase is on Women’s soccer team, ing the U.S. Open meet during the summer in Washington. Tosky missed qualifying for the Senior as Paly, Gunn teams O’Hara both chasing National Team in the 400 IM by just a tenth of a second. Tosky run for league honors some big milestones will represent Palo Alto Stanford by Keith Peters by Rick Eymer Aquatics (PASA) and will be ac- companied by PASA coach Tony t was a runaway for the Mountain View boys’ and tanford senior Kelley O’Hara is enjoying her Batis, who has been named one girls’ cross-country teams at last season’s SCVAL best season yet with the Stanford women’s soc- of the team’s assistant coaches. I Championships, as both teams featured individual S cer team and that’s because she gets to share the They’ll depart for Europe on Nov. winners and dominated in the team competition. ball with several other dynamic offensive players. 7 and return on the 16th. Tosky Gunn and Palo Alto would like to change the out- When O’Hara was the lone scoring threat, especial- will compete in Stockholm first come next week when the Eagles defend their titles at ly during her freshman year, she would often be the (Nov. 10-11) and then in Berlin the SCVAL finals at Crystal Springs in Belmont. The target of opposition game plans. (Nov. 14-15). first race of the day is on the rolling 2.93-mile layout Christen Press became a significant factor the next set for 2 p.m. season and each recruiting class has added its own ON THE AIR Both Mountain View teams are favored again, even significant dimension. though the Gunn girls (No. 2) rank ahead of Mountain Giving O’Hara the space to operate was like giving Friday View (fourth) in the latest CCS rankings. The Moun- a blank canvas to a great artist. It was just a matter of Women’s volleyball: USC at Stanford, tain View boys rank No. 1 with Gunn No. 4 and Palo creativity that blossomed into art. 7 p.m., KZSU (90.1 FM) Alto No. 5. With three regular-season games remaining, top- Saturday “Of course, Mountain View is far and away the fa- ranked Stanford sits on the precipice of several notable Women’s volleyball: UCLA at Stan- vorite,” said Gunn coach Ernie Lee, “but it should be a accomplishments, not the least of which would be a Keith Peters ford, 7 p.m.; KZSU (90.1 FM) great competition between us and Paly for second. likely overall No. 1 seed into the NCAA tournament. “As for the girls, it’ll probably be us against Moun- The Cardinal (6-0, 17-0) hosts Arizona State (7-5-3, SPORTS ONLINE tain View again. At full strength, our squads are 0-4-1) and Arizona (4-11-1, 1-4) this weekend. A pair For expanded daily coverage of college about equal, but they have a big advantage over us of victories would clinch at least a share of its first title and prep sports, please see our new site Senior Paul Summers will lead Gunn at www.PASportsOnline.com (continued on page 44) at the league finals. (continued on page 42) Palo Alto Weekly • October 30, 2009 • Page 41 Sports egon, coached by former Stanford and digs per set (4.26) in a season. Stanford roundup mentor Vin Lananna, is ranked sec- With 1,379 digs to date, Ailes is (continued from page 41) ond, giving the conference race a currently third on the career list and national feel to it. will make a run for the record of since 2002 and break the school re- Sophomores Chris Derrick of 1,597 set by Kristin Richards. She cord for the longest unbeaten streak, Stanford and Luke Puskedra of needs 78 digs to move into second which sits at 18 Oregon are considered the early co- place on the career list. The next goal O’Hara scores will favorites. Senior Janet Okogbaa is second in tie the Stanford single-season re- The 12th-ranked Stanford women the Pac-10 and ranks 21st nationally cord of 20 that was set in 1993 by will also be going up against the de- with 1.33 blocks per set. Sarah Rafanelli. O’Hara, who has fending national champions Wash- Junior Alix Klinemanís five solo 46 points, could also match or pass ington, currently the top-ranked blocks at UCLA are the most by Rafanelli’s single-season record of team in the nation. The Ducks are a Pac-10 player this season. As a 48. ranked eighth. team, Stanford is 28th in the coun- Last week, O’Hara assisted on The races will be held at Sky try with 2.58 blocks per set, posting Press’ tying goal in the 87th minute Links Golf Course in Long Beach a season-high 15 blocks in the win and headed in the overtime winner and are hosted by USC. The 8,000 over Washington. to give Stanford a 2-1 victory at No. meter men’s race will feature four 23 Washington State on Friday. 2,000-meter loops over a relative- Men’s soccer For her career, O’Hara has 50 ly flat grass terrain. The women’s No. 21 Stanford makes its final goals, placing her third on Stan- race loops three times. The men are road trip of the Pac-10 season, head- ford’s all-time list and within two of scheduled to start at 3 p.m. and the ing to the Pacific Northwest to meet Olympian Julie Foudy for second, women follow at 4 p.m. Oregon State on Friday at 5 p.m. and while Rafanelli leads with 59. The NCAA women’s and men’s Washington on Sunday at 1 p.m. Press is closing in on the school championships will be broadcast After struggling to a 4-11-3 re- single-season assists record. Press live on Versus Network. The races cord last season, that saw the Cardi- has 11, which places her in a four- are held at the Wabash Valley Fam- nal score just 14 goals in 17 games, way tie for seventh. However, Press ily Sports Center and hosted by things have turned around in 2009. is only three away from Marcie Indiana State University in Terre Stanford (3-3-1, 9-4-1) has 21 Ward’s 2002 record of 14. Haute, Ind., on Monday, Nov. 23. goals in 14 games. The Cardinal is Stanford is among the national The menís race will start at 9 a.m. Rob Ericson/Stanford Athletics averaging 1.50 goals per game after statistical leaders in scoring offense Pacific time, with the womenís race averaging 0.82 in 2008. (second at 3.47 goals per game) to follow. Bobby Warshaw leads Stanford and goals against average (14th at with six goals, and nine other play- 0.59). Women’s volleyball ers have found the back of the net. The Sun Devils (0-4-1, 7-5-3) have Stanford is in a stretch of matches The Cardinal has six shutouts on yet to win in Pac-10 play, though ev- that feature six consecutive nation- the year and has limited their oppo- ery match has been close. All five ally ranked opponents. nents to 11 goals in 12 games. The of its losses this season have come The fourth-ranked Cardinal (7-2, 0.43 shutout percentage is second in by one goal, with two coming in the 14-5) began with a sweep of then the Pac-10. second overtime. No. 16 Arizona; next are the Los The next goal that Stanford’s Kelley O’Hara scores will tie the team’s Stanford is allowing just 0.92 Stanford holds a 6-3-3 series lead Angeles schools. Current No. 6 USC single-season record of 20 that was set in 1993 by Sarah Rafanelli. goals per game, which also is sec- and a five-match unbeaten streak (4-5, 15-6) arrives at Maples Pavil- ond in the Pac-10. The Cardinal has (3-0-2). The Cardinal hasn’t lost ion in time for a 7 p.m. first serve on UCLA is looking for its first win the title. a streak of 32 consecutive matches at home to ASU since a 2-1 loss in Friday night, while No. 11 UCLA over the Cardinal since 2000. Fridayís match versus USC is by of allowing two goals or less, dat- 1998. Since then, Stanford is 5-0 at (6-3, 16-6) is Saturday’s opponent, Stanford has won 17 straight from Breast Cancer Awareness Night. ing to 2007. home in the series, including a 5-0 also at 7 p.m. the Bruins; although 14 of those Fans who wear pink to support the Warshaw, Hunter Gorskie, and victory last year. The Women of Troy have beaten matches went more than three sets, cause will receive $3 general ad- Ryan Thomas have started every Stanford twice in their past seven including last year’s memorable mission. Saturdayís contest against game on defense, while T.J. Novak Cross country meetings, although the Cardinal is five-set win at Maples. UCLA is Halloween on The Farm. started the first 13 games, before The Stanford men’s team en- on a current four-match winning Should Stanford and Washington Fans will receive $2 general admis- playing an attacking role against ters the Pac-10 championships this streak against them. remain on their winning tracks, the sion with their costume. UCLA. weekend as the nation’s top-ranked The Bruins, with a two-match Nov. 6 match between the confer- Junior libero Gabi Ailes already Stanford keeper John Moore, in squad. sweep this weekend, could move ence co-leaders in Seattle will de- has the top spot in the Stanford re- his fourth year as a starter, may be Defending national champion Or- into second place in the.Pac-10. termine who gets the inside track to cord book for digs in a season (533) having his best year. ■ WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Stanford on its guard(s) this season Guard play will be Crucial for the Cardinal by Rick Eymer eanette Pohlen says she takes copious notes. That may be J because Kate Paye knows a Look inside thing about playing the guard posi- tion in women’s basketball and has today’sdi insert been taking the Stanford guards to for savings. school. When Paye, and guest speakers like Jennifer Azzi, speaks, people listen. That’s easy to do when you understand that both former Stan- ford guards were members of NCAA national championship teams and know as much for their work ethic as for their talent. “Both Kate and Jennifer know so much about the game,” Pohlen said Athletics David Gonzales/Stanford Stanford’s Jeanette Pohlen and her fellow guards are being well- NC (continued on page 43) schooled by some former Stanford greats in the preseason. Page 42 • October 30, 2009 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports City of Palo Alto Stanford men lose Green to violation ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT by Rick Eymer has been suspended indefinitely cess rate. he Stanford men’s basketball for a violation of unspecified team Green ranks second on the all- season has yet to get started rules, effective immediately. time Stanford freshman list for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a revised Initial Study and Draft T in earnest and it’s already The announcement came makes, attempts and percentage. Mitigated Negative Declaration have been prepared by the Palo Alto turning sour. Wednesday night. Green was a He reached double figures seven Department of Planning and Community Environment for the project A week after it was determined Pac-10 All-Freshman Team se- times and led the Cardinal in scor- described below. The documents will be available for review and that freshman Andy Brown would lection who played in 34 games, ing three times. In the postseason, comment during a minimum 30-day inspection period beginning miss the season with a torn ACL making two starts. He averaged Green averaged 10.3 points while November 2, 2009 through December 1, 2009 during the in his left knee, Stanford coach 6.4 points and 2.1 rebounds per shooting 61.1 percent (11-18) from hours of 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. in Johnny Dawkins announced that game, and was 47-of-103 from the field and 50 percent (6-12) the Planning Division, Civic Center, 250 Hamilton Avenue, 5th floor, sophomore guard Jeremy Green 3-point range, a 45.6 percent suc- from 3-point territory. ■ and at the Development Center at 285 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, California 94301. medal Olympic team coached by ford guards of the past) and I am Basketball VanDerveer that won all 60 games blown away by her shot,” VanDer- 195 Page Mill Rd. [08PLN-00000-00281]: A request by (continued from page 42) it played that season. veer said. “She’s like a pitball in Hohbach Realty Company Limited Partnership for Architectural “She told us that anybody can be a practice. People come out with Review of a mixed use, 157,387 square foot building within as the Cardinal (33-5 overall last leader,” Pohlen said. “You can come scratches on their arms. They bet- the GM zone, with a Design Enhancement Exception for year) prepare for Sunday’s 2 p.m. out and help the team by bringing ter get used to it because that’s the site coverage, Variances for encroachments into the rear and exhibition game against Vanguard. energy and worrying about your way it is.” interior side setbacks and concessions pursuant to California “They know what it takes to be at teammates before yourself.” Redshirt junior Melanie Murphy, Govt. Code 65915-65918, to allow residential use (84 rental the top level, to achieve a great goal. With only Jillian Harmon gone junior Hannah Donaghe, sophomore units) in a GM zone and to exceed the maximum floor area When they talk to us, we’re taking from last year’s team, which reached Lindy La Rocque and sophomore ratio. it in.” its second straight Final Four last Grace Mashore will be asked to do The women April, the team seems poised to more this season as well. officially open make another deep run into the “Our guards have to really assert Application number 08PLN-00000-00281 is scheduled for their season NCAA tournament. themselves,” VanDerveer said. “Our a public hearing before the Architectural Review Board on with a road “The dynamic is a little different challenge is to get the guards up to Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. in the Palo Alto City trip to Old Do- having JJ back,” Pohlen said. “She speed.” Council Chambers on the first floor of the Civic Center, located at 250 minion on Fri- was the starting point guard before Donaghe and sophomore center Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. day the 13th of she got hurt. I’m looking to do what- Sarah Boothe are out indefinitely. and Council Conference Room. Sign language interpreters will be November and ever is needed, like draining my 3’s, Boothe could wind up using her red- provided upon request with 72 hours advance notice. to Rutgers two especially of the wing.” shirt season. days later. Pohlen is not the only guard who Hones and senior All-American Curtis Williams, Interim Director of Planning The Stan- seems to have been influenced by center Jayne Appel will see limited and Community Environment ford men host Kate Paye Paye and Azzi. VanDerveer speaks action, if any, in Sunday’s exhibition Sonoma State about fifth-year senior Roz Gold- as they both recover from surgeries. in an exhibition game next Friday Onwude in much the same manner “It’s just from the layoff,” VanDer- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, night before traveling to San Diego as she used to describe Paye. veer said. “They are both practicing listening assistive devices are available in the Council Chambers for their regular-season opener, also “She worked with Vanessa Ny- but they need more reps and condi- and Council Conference Room. Sign language interpreters will be on the 13th. gaard (yet another of the fine Stan- tioning.” ■ Paye, who led Menlo School to a pair of state titles before arriving at Stanford, serves as an assistant coach to Tara VanDerveer. She PALO ALTO NOTICE started a program she calls, “Point NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS for REPAIR AND Guard College,” which is more like a lecture series. GRAND PRIX REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALKS of California Park Apartments, For someone like Pohlen, a junior 2301 Park Boulevard, Palo Alto, CA 94306. guard who played more minutes ROAD RACE SERIES than anyone else on the team as a re- PROJECT DESCRIPTION: sult of JJ Hones’ torn ACL last year, The project is for sidewalk repair and replacement throughout having Paye and Azzi from whom to the property in order to prevent tripping hazards due to ground learn is like putting a sugar addict in settlement, expansion joint failures and general deterioration to a candy store. concrete surfaces. Pohlen developed a reputation for her hard-nosed play on both ends of the court. She’s more grit than flash GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: and proud of it. And her team loves 1. Grind (20) identified failing expansion joints or concrete her for it. sidewalk sections causing trip hazards throughout the This year, she’s read for more of property. the same and thanks to Paye, she JOIN US FOR A FOURTH 2. Demolish/remove approximately 400 sq. ft. of identified just might take her game up a notch defective concrete sidewalk sections and replace with or two. SEASON IN 2009! a permeable surface of permeable pavers or permeable “She’s just as intense as anybody,” concrete. Pohlen said of Paye. “She puts that 3. All debris to be removed each day from site. in our drills. She helps a lot because she knows what it takes.” Paye came to Stanford as a walk- Bid specifications pertaining to this project are available from on and worked herself into the start- FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 22 Monday, November 2, 2009 to Friday, November 13, 2009. ing lineup. She was on the 1992 Please call to schedule a mandatory job walk. Bid closing date national championship team and is Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 5:00 PM. Bid opening at 725 earned the Cardinal’s Best Defen- Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 on Thursday, November 19, sive Player” award in 1994. 2009 at 10:00 AM. Azzi is a two-time All-American who is credited for helping out Stan- This project is funded by the City of Palo Alto Community ford on the women’s basketball map OCTOBER 2 APRIL 11 Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), U. S. Department of in the early years under VanDerveer and set the standard by whom all Housing and Urban Development. All federal regulations listed other guards are compared. in the Bid Specifications will apply, including equal opportunity, When Azzi declared that Candice non-discrimination, and Federal Labor Standards provisions Wiggins was the best player in Stan- (Davis-Bacon). Reference is hereby made to bid specifications ford history, it was the highest com- for further details, which specifications and this notice shall be pliment a player could receive. OCTOBER 24 NOVEMBER 15 considered part of the contract. Azzi was named Pac-10 Player of the Year twice and played on the For more information go to: For information and bid walk-through, contact Jim Brandenburg 1990 national championship team. www.paloaltogp.org at 650-321-9709 ext. 14. She later played on the 1996 gold Palo Alto Weekly • October 30, 2009 • Page 43 Sports School for Independent Learners Cross Country CITY OF PALO ALTO (continued from page 41) Fully Accredited by WASC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on depth.” Western Association of Schools & Colleges The Mountain View boys scored NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City just 23 points last season while Paly of Palo Alto will hold a Public Hearing at its regularly scheduled One-to-one and small-group instruction. was second (54) and Gunn third meeting on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., or as (70). In the girls’ meet, Mountain Start any time Learn at your own pace Flexible hours View had 25 points while Gunn took near thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Hourly Tutoring: study for an exam; keep on top of coursework second with 42 and Paly third with 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California to consider Approval 80. The top four teams will advance of a Tentative Map and Record of Land Use Action to create six SAT, PSAT, & ACT Test Preparation to the CCS Championships, also at commercial condominium units within an existing office building Open 8am - 8pm every day, including weekends. Crystal Springs on Nov. 14. at 164 Hamilton Avenue. Palo Alto coach Joe Ginanni be- lieves his boys are ready to chal- 909 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022 lenge Mountain View after a solid DONNA J. GRIDER, MMC effort at the Palo Alto City Champi- City Clerk 650.941.4350 www.sileducation.com onships on Tuesday at Gunn. “I think we have the opportunity to surprise a few people, because we haven’t raced a lot this year,” said NOTICE OF VACANCY ON STORM NOTICE Ginanni. “To people outside the DRAIN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS for WINDOW AND team, it looks like we are behind FOR THREE FOUR-YEAR TERMS GLASS DOOR REPLACEMENT in one building where we actually are.” ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013 Palo Alto’s chances would be even composed of 5 units (3020 – 3028 Emerson Street) (Terms of McNall, Tarlton and Whaley) stronger next week if senior Philip of Plum Tree Apartments, 3020-3038 Emerson Street, MacQuitty was perfectly healthy. Palo Alto, CA 94306. But, he’s not. Much like last season NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council is seeking ap- when he was coming off a sprained plications for the Storm Drain Oversight Committee from per- ankle heading into the league meet, sons interested in serving in one of three four-year terms ending PROJECT DESCRIPTION: this time it’s an IT band on his right knee that’s giving the talented run- December 31, 2013. ner some problems.” The project is to remove and replace old windows “Philip has been a bit sore; he Eligibility Requirements: The Storm Drain Oversight Committee and wooden French doors with glass energy-efficient really committed himself to this is composed of five members who shall be appointed by and products in one building with five residential units. season and has been training harder shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council, but who shall not than ever,” Ginanni said. “His level of fitness is high right now, so taking be Council Members, officers or employees of the City of Palo GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: a little down time this week should Alto. Each member of the Committee shall have a demonstrat- not affect his performance later in ed interest in municipal infrastructure and fiscal accountability. 1. Remove existing windows and wooden French the season. Our plan is that with a Committee meetings will be held on weekday mornings per the doors and screens. light week this week, he will be able schedule described below. to race (at the league meet) and put in four more weeks of quality train- ing leading up to State Meet. From Duties: Acting in an advisory role, the Storm Drain Oversight 2. Contractor to supply storage for supplies and materials there, we will make adjustments as Committee shall, in April of each year, hold up to two meet- necessary.” ings to review the proposed budget (including both operating MacQuitty paced his teammates and capital elements) for the Storm Drainage Fund as prepared 3. Furnish and install screens and double-paned last weekend at the Concordia Clas- by City Staff in order to assess its consistency with the capi- Low-E glass sliding windows and doors to fit sic in Portland, Ore. Earlier, at a meet in Clovis, he clocked a solid tal improvements and program enhancements included in the individual dimensions of existing openings 15:13. MacQuitty, however, did not approved Storm Drainage fee increase ballot measure. The compete in the City Championships Committee shall prepare a report documenting its findings and 4. Seal and caulk installations as appropriate on Tuesday even though he was able submit said report to the Finance Committee of the City Council to jog around the course. Without during the annual City budget hearings. him in the race, Gunn won the boys’ 5. Furnish and install locks on glass and screen doors team title with 25 points while Paly was second with 30. The Committee also shall, in January of each year, hold up to 6. Remove and dispose of all old material each day “For the boys, Paly and us are two meetings to review the year-end financial report prepared essentially equal,” said Lee. “If by City Staff documenting the expenditures of the Storm Drain- MacQuitty had run yesterday, Paly age Fund in order to assess the consistency of the expenditures 7. Clean glass and window/door frames would have won, but it would have been very close.” Ginanni agreed. with the approved Storm Drainage fee increase ballot measure. “If we had Philip running yester- The Committee shall prepare a report documenting its findings Bid specifications pertaining to this project are available day, we beat Gunn head-to-head,” and submit said report to the City Council. from Monday, November 2, 2009 to Friday, November Ginanni said. 13, 2009. Please call to schedule a mandatory job walk. Gunn senior Paul Summers took Appointment information and application forms are available in advantage of MacQuitty’s absence Bid closing date is Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 5:00 and won going away in 10:26 on the the City Clerk‘s Office, 7th floor, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo PM. Bid opening at 725 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA fast 2.18-mile layout. That’s the No. Alto (Phone: 650-329-2571), or at www.cityofpaloalto.org. 94301 on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 10:00 AM. 2 mark all-time, just off MacQuitty’s record from earlier this season. “Even without MacQuitty,” Lee Deadline for receipt of applications in the City Clerk‘s Office This project is funded by the City of Palo Alto Community is 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2009. If one of the in- pointed out, “this was the fastest Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), U. S. boys’ race ever. Six runners made cumbents does not reapply, the deadline will be extended to Department of Housing and Urban Development. All it onto the record board (top 20 all- Wednesday, November 25, 2009. time). federal regulations listed in the Bid Specifications will Gunn’s Alex Johann ran a per- apply, including equal opportunity, non-discrimination, sonal best of 10:39 for second (No. DONNA J. GRIDER and Federal Labor Standards provisions (Davis-Bacon). 5 all-time) while Paly’s Josh Newby Reference is hereby made to bid specifications for was third in 10:46 (No. 9 all-time). City Clerk Gunn’s Robert Chen was fourth in further details, which specifications and this notice shall 10:51 (No. 13 all-time) and Paly’s EACH COMMITTEE MEMBER MUST AT ALL TIMES BE be considered part of the contract. Peter Wilson was fifth in 10:57 (No. EITHER A PALO ALTO RESIDENT OR AN EMPLOYEE 17 all-time). Palo Alto’s Ben Skla- OF A PALO ALTO BUSINESS, OR OWN PROPERTY roff also made the all-time list, No. For information and bid walk-through, contact Jim 19 in 10:58 while taking sixth. WITHIN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO. Brandenburg at 650-321-9709 ext. 14. (continued on next page) Page 44 • October 30, 2009 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports Cross Country (continued from previous page) “Our varsity runners have pro- gressed perfectly this season,” Ginanni said. “Newby and Wilson ran great times yesterday and the to- tal time for our top five runners was faster than we were at the same race last year . . . This Gunn race was a huge boost for our boys.” The Gunn girls completed the day’s sweep by taking their division with 17 points. Palo Alto was second with 39. Castilleja also competed, but didn’t field a full team. Gunn junior Erin Robinson won individual honors in 12:36, the sixth-fastest time ever on the course. She’s in only her first season of run- ning cross country. She only started running on the Gunn track team last season. Despite that lack of experi- ence, Robinson still qualified for the CIF State Meet in her first attempt. Robinson was followed to the finish line Tuesday by sophomore teammate Kieran Gallagher, who clocked 12:39 (No. 8 all-time). Gunn’s Emma Dohner was third in 12:52 (No. 15 all-time) and Claire Keith Peters O’Connell was fourth in 12:59 (No. 19 all-time). Lee rested Lisa Faw- cett, who is recovering from an illness. Fawcett is expected to be Gunn’s Aaron Guggenheim (front) leads (L-R) Gunn’s Daniel Damian, ready for the league meet, where she Paly’s Ben Sklaroff, Peter Wilson and Josh Newby in Tuesday’s race. finished third last season. Palo Alto was led by Gracie Cain, meets at Crystal Springs next week. The Priory will battle for honors in who ran fifth in 13:16. She was her The PAL Championships will be the girls’ WBAL finals. Castilleja’s THROUGH team’s top finisher in last season’s Nov. 5 (1 p.m.) with the West Bay Rachel Skokowski tuned up by run- K league finals. Athletic League meet set for Nov. 6 ning 13:19 for sixth place in Tues- It will be a busy week of league (2 p.m.). 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That, however, came against winless Saratoga. “We need to get to Hirschman,” Hansen said. “He hasn’t been hit yet.” The Palo Alto-Los Gatos game isn’t the only showdown with title Presented by: ramifications this weekend. On Saturday, Gunn (3-0, 5-2) puts first place in the SCVAL El Camino Division on the line at Los Locally sponsored by: Altos (3-1, 4-3) at 1 p.m. A victory Halloween Fun! will move the Titans even closer Saturday, October 31 to winning their first outright title 3:00pm – 4:00pm since 1971, with only Santa Clara (1-2, 1-6) and Cupertino (0-4, 2-5) Center Pavilion SHE EARNED HER B.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS left on the schedule. Join us for a spooktacular Halloween STUDIES FROM SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY, AND HER M.A. Gunn took another big step to- ward that goal with a 42-2 throt- performance of “It’s Like, Halloween”. IN CATHOLIC SCHOOL TEACHING FROM THE INSTITUTE tling of host Fremont last Friday in This 80’s style dance party performance will OF CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (ICEL) AT Sunnyvale. The Titans scored five UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO. times in the third quarter to put the have you grooving to “We Got the Beat”, game away. “Funky Town”, and much more. She has completed three marathons and loves to hike and snowshoe when Two returns — one an 85-yard she visits her family in Oregon. kickoff return by Maceo Parks off Halloween Trick-or-Treating She encourages her students to be enthusiastic in every endeavor and a reverse from Jon Zeglin, and a 59- loves to see their enthusiasm radiate to other students. She hopes all her yard punt return by Parks — along with a 83-yard touchdown run by Saturday, October 31 students carry their excitement and passion into the world to help those 4:00pm – 6:00pm Josh Jackson, a 26-yard touchdown who are in need of their gifts. pass from Anthony Cannon to Jas- Mall-wide She accredits her parents and family for inspiring her to see the bright side per Dean and a safety off a blocked Participating stores will display a Pumpkin of any situation. Her favorite quote is one from Morrie Schwartz, “The way punt by Henry Ayala, allowed Gunn to go from 13-0 at half to a 42-2 ad- at their storefronts! you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating vantage. Spin-the-wheel and win prizes! “That was our best quarter of the something that gives you purpose and meaning.” year,” Gunn coach Bob Sykes said. Children age 12 and under only. No toy weapons. Costumes may be worn only during event hours. “This win was huge because it was control for first in the El Camino MOLLY BUCCOLLA Division.” In other important games on Fri- ONE OF THE MANY REASONS TO SEND YOUR CHILD TO: day: Woodside Priory School Sacred Heart Prep (2-1, 5-2) vis- its Menlo-Atherton (0-2, 1-6) at Admissions Office 6:30 p.m., with the Gators need- 302 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028 ing a victory to have a chance to tie 650/851-8223 ■ www.PrioryCa.org for first in the PAL Bay Division. League-leading Terra Nova (3-0) is at King’s Academy (2-1) on Friday, OPEN HOUSE for Prospective Students and Families with a Tigers’ loss throwing the race into a three-way tie. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Prep set the stage Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 at 10 a.m. for that possible scenario by upend- El Camino Real & Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto For information and to R.S.V.P. contact Admissions at 650. 851. 8223 ing host King’s Academy last week, Shopping Line® 650.617.8200 (continued on next page) Page 46 • October 30, 2009 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports COLLEGE GOALS PREP GOLF ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Higher Education and College Admission Consultants Presents our new Associate Ready ANDREA VAN NIEKERK Former Associate Director of Admission at Brown University for next Andrea is now located in Palo Alto and accepting clients. 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They head into the CCS The senior outside hitter had The senior quarterback com- [ǮZZZJLUOVPVRUJ tournament on Tuesday at Rancho 37 kills and 73 digs in three pleted 28 passes for a ca- Canada (East) in Carmel Valley as volleyball victories, includ- reer-high 451 yards and five [email protected] the underdogs. ing 16 kills and 25 digs in a touchdowns while sparking St. Ignatius and Presentation from victory over WBAL defending the Knights to a 42-34 PAL the West Catholic Athletic League champion Menlo School to Ocean Division victory over look to be among the frontrunners IGNITING THE SPARK along with Leland and perennial fa- keep the Gators alive in the San Mateo to keep their post- OPEN HOUSES vorites R.L.Stevenson and Santa Cat- Foothill Division race. season playoff hopes alive. OF KNOWLEDGE AND alina. St. Francis, normally a fixture Saturday, SELF-DISCOVERY in the tourney, failed to qualify. Honorable mention So where does that leave Cas- Hannah Boland T.J. Braff November 14, 1 pm tilleja? Castilleja volleyball Palo Alto football “It will be an interesting year for Marissa Florant* Ben Dearborn Thursday, the girls’ tournament,” said Sacred Palo Alto volleyball Sacred Heart Prep water polo December 10, 7 pm Heart Prep coach Mark Dowdy, Brenna Nelsen Josh Jackson whose team made the CCS cut on Castilleja golf Gunn football Wednesday. “Many leagues held Trina Ohms* Victor Ojeda their qualifying tournaments this Palo Alto volleyball Sacred Heart Prep football week when high winds were un- Barbara Peterson Matt Walter* avoidable. St. Francis did not ad- Castilleja water polo Sacred Heart Prep football vance, so we’ll be without some of Marie Trudelle Maurice Williams the ‘regulars’ at the tournament. “The qualifying scores are based The Priory volleyball Palo Alto football on course ratings and those ratings * previous winner reflect scoring difficulty in ‘normal’ To see video interviews of the Athletes of the Week, go to www.PASportsOnline.com conditions. Unfortunately, we played in conditions more challenging than Sacred Heart Prep shot 360 as a also qualified for the individual ‘normal’ and it hurt some teams. team, right on the number to ad- tournament. Junior Brenna Nelsen “We were fortunate to advance vance as an at-large selection. Cas- earned medalist honors with a 2-over as an at-large team,” Dowdy con- tilleja already had qualified by win- 73, which included three birdies on tinued. “Almost every player on our ning the league title, but competed the front nine. She made the turn at European Cobblery team shot a score higher than their on Wednesday anyway and shot a 2-under. Junior Sarah Debs had a Shoe Repair & Comfort Footwear season average. I’m really proud of team-low 344 in blustery conditions nice back and finished with an 86 the way our girls hung in there in at Poplar Creek in San Mateo. while freshman Taylor Wilkerson those tough conditions.” Castilleja had three players who came home with an 87. ■ Best Socks have a legitimate shot at a postsea- The Standings: in Town! Prep football son berth. SCVAL De Anza Division (continued from previous page) Senior quarterback Danny Diek- Los Gatos 3-0 (6-1), Palo Alto roeger kept Menlo in the running last 2-0-1 (5-1-1), Milpitas 2-1 (6-1), 42-17. SHP senior running backs week as he threw for a career-high Wilcox 2-1 (5-2) Homestead 2-1-1 Matt Walter and Victor Ojeda had 451 yards and five touchdowns in a (2-4-1), Mountain View 0-4 (3-4), too much speed for King’s Academy 42-34 victory at San Mateo. Diek- Saratoga 0-4 (2-5) as the two combined for 403 yards roeger completed 28 of 49 passes. SCVAL El Camino Division and six scores. Clay Robbins caught seven for 169 Gunn 3-0 (5-2), Fremont 3-1 Walter had his second-best out- yards and Tim Benton hauled in (4-3), Los Altos 3-1 (4-3), Monta ing of the season in his team’s most eight for 134. Vista 2-1 (3-4), Santa Clara 1-2 important game (thus far) by scor- The two teams combined for 76 (1-6), Lynbrook 0-3 (0-7), Cuper- ing on runs of 30, 12, 30 and 18 points, 965 yards of total offense tino 0-4 (2-5) yards. He finished with 22 carries and 22 penalties for 185 yards. PAL Bay Division and 220 yards. Ojeda added touch- Ironically, it was Menlo’s defense Terra Nova 3-0 (5-2), Sacred down runs of 60 and five yards, — torched many times this season Heart Prep 2-1 (5-2), King’s Acad- finishing with 183 yards on just 12 — that finally came up with a game- emy 2-1 (5-2), Aragon 1-2 (4-3), hauls. The Gators compiled 505 saving play. San Mateo had a first- Menlo-Atherton 0-2 (1-6), Wood- yards rushing. and-goal from the Menlo 8-yard line side 0-2 (0-7) Menlo School (1-2, 4-3) mean- with 10.6 seconds remaining. Men- PAL Ocean Division 410 California Ave. 201 First St. while, heads to Burlingame (3-0, lo’s Mafileo Tupou sacked quarter- Half Moon Bay 3-0 (6-1), Burl- Palo Alto Los Altos 6-1) for another important PAL back Mitch Labbie for a five-yard ingame 3-0 (6-1), San Mateo 1-1 650.323.0409 650.941.0143 Ocean Division game at 7 p.m. loss. 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He should be a strong advocate for residents competing ‘green’ goals—and he’s standing and the quality of life issues—he has shown real up for the right of future generations commitment to understanding the details needed to May Fête Parade to a healthy environment. His practical make good decisions.” (date unknown) approach to solving land use challenges Doug Moran, Neighborhood Activist Photo Courtesy of relies upon realistic analysis, rather than Palo Alto Historical dogmatic ideologies. “Greg has an excellent grasp of Association and Debbie Mytels, Associate Director, Acterra the complex issues facing Palo Palo Alto “Greg will provide leadership on important Alto. He will provide decisive and History Museum. decisions and work collaboratively with thoughtful leadership and has the council members to protect our schools, skill set necessary to be a strong invigorate our downtown and protect the quality of voice for Palo Alto. He will make “Greg Scharff, a 20- year life in our neighborhoods.” an outstanding city council member.” resident and sole- Melissa Baten Caswell, Board Member, Pat Burt, Council Member, City of Palo Alto Palo Alto Unified School District practitioner attorney “Greg will be a strong voice on city council for making his first run for council, is the “Greg is smart, personable and exactly the type of preserving the quality of life in our neighborhoods.” ‘surprise’ candidate in the race. We were candidate we want on the Palo Alto City Council.” Annette Glanckopf, Neighborhood Leader impressed with his knowledge of the issues, Roger Smith, Founder, Friends of the Parks; his directness and his ideas for improving Founder, Silicon Valley Bank “Greg is smart, articulate and has the ability to the effectiveness of city government.” quickly grasp complex matters. 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He cares deeply about Palo Alto’s future.” understanding of the issues and clear thinking, will will resist pressures for increased densification Sid Espinosa, Council Member, City of Palo Alto positively impact the quality of life in Palo Alto.” and a destructive High Speed Rail corridor; and “Greg“ will make thoughtful decisions Edward Arnold, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto will actively work for preservation of the services, amenities and qualities that have historically made that reflect our community values. “Greg’s strong commitment to fiscal responsibility and He will be a strong advocate for our Palo Alto a great city.” transparency, the economic health of our city and Mike Cobb, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto schools and our community.” government accountability is impressive. He would Dana Tom, Board Member, make an excellent addition to the council.” Palo Alto Unified School District Bern Beecham, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto “He’s an independent thinker, is serious about “Greg has a strong commitment to protecting our “Greg will be a strong and analytical advocate for our the issues and knows the environment, building a sustainable future and schools and community. He will weigh the full range of impacts on policy decisions, whether it’s housing, community well—the advocating for open space and climate protection.” characteristics one wants in a council Yoriko Kishimoto, Council Member and the budget or High Speed Rail.” member.” Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto Barbara Mitchell, Board President, Palo Alto Unified School District “Greg brings a wealth of practical experience to the council and a strong concern for our quality of life. 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