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EDUCATION School chief’s contract extended Palo Alto school board extends superintendent’s contract through June 2016 by Chris Kenrick

espite recent strains over communication, Superinten- D dent Kevin Skelly Tuesday, June 26, won a one-year contract extension through June 2016 with enthusiastic praise from Palo Alto school board members. Skelly, who was hired by the district in 2007, will not get a pay raise. With an annual salary of $287,163, he is the 11th high-

Veronica Weber est paid school chief in the state, coming behind heads of the San Francisco, Los Angeles and Fresno districts as well as the Cupertino Union School District, Fremont TV guides Union High School District, the TV cameraman Wyatt Thayer checks the monitor as show hosts Danielle Gee and Gaia Aspitz, far right, interview assistant instructor Wes Santa Clara County Office of Edu- Rapaport, on couch, at the Midpeninsula Community Media Center in Palo Alto on Wednesday. At far left, camera operator Sophie Pelosi cation and several southern Cali- and floor director Shaan Signh also took part in the weeklong summer camp for students aged 10 to 14. fornia districts. He previously worked for the southern California district of Po- colleges can count attendance for were turning in actual hours that way, where he had been associate EDUCATION unscheduled hours outside of the students would be spending on a superintendent for learning-support classroom, such as time spent in a job,” Miner said. services. tutorial center. She said the incorrect count- Following a closed-door evalu- Miner said the college will re- ing was due to a misinterpretation ation of Skelly last week, which Foothill College cuts radio, cover some apportionment next year of the state attendance accounting board President Camille Townsend when it offers tutorial-center classes manual. described as “very healthy and work programs but expressed frustration at state bu- Using the correct method, the very productive,” school board reaucracy. school counted 68 full-time equiva- members Tuesday voted unani- Budget constraints reduce students’ options “Had we got approval (for the lent students for this year compared mously for the contract extension, by Bryce Druzin classes) back in the fall, we would with 376 and 410 for the two pre- with hearty praise. have mitigated our (apportionment) vious years. The changed method “Thank you for the good work,” oothill College will discon- “We’ve really been in cut mode loss more than we did,” she said. resulted in a drop of apportionment Townsend said. tinue several programs this for three years,” Foothill President This year Foothill also corrected from roughly $1.8 million in 2010- “We’re very aware of the chal- F fall quarter due to $2.3 mil- Judy Miner said. how it counted hours for coopera- 11 to $340,000 in 2011-12. lenges and joys of the job, and its lion in budget cuts that will take Foothill has generated less fund- tive work experience, a program “This is just a program that’s not very public nature. Your style re- effect July 1. ing based on enrollment, called ap- in which students complete as- going to be effective for what we flects a genuine enjoyment of stu- Programs on the chopping block portionment, for the last two years. signments based on experiences at can afford,” said John Mummert, dents of all grades, and we appre- at the Los Altos Hills community Miner said the decline is mostly due their jobs. The adjustment resulted vice president of workforce devel- ciate the time you spend on all the college include Chinese, creative to a state reduction in the number in a nearly $1.5 million drop in opment, explaining the decision to campuses, your accessibility, good writing, radio and cooperative work of times students are allowed to funding. experience. repeat courses and changes to how “Like many other places, we (continued on page 8) (continued on page 11)

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450 CAMBRIDGE AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94306 QUOTE OF THE WEEK (650) 326-8210 PUBLISHER ‘‘ William S. Johnson EDITORIAL Jocelyn Dong, Editor Carol Blitzer, Associate Editor Keith Peters, Sports Editor Tyler Hanley, Express™ and Online Editor Rebecca Wallace, Arts & Entertainment Editor It doesn’t mean that I’m in love Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor Tom Gibboney, Spectrum Editor with this project. Sue Dremann, Chris Kenrick, Gennady Sheyner, Staff Writers —Patrick Burt, Palo Alto City Councilman, after Eric Van Susteren, Editorial Assistant, Internship complimenting changes made to the 195 Page Mill Coordinator Road development, which the council approved Veronica Weber, Staff Photographer Dale F. Bentson, Colin Becht, ‘‘ Monday. See story on page 5. Peter Canavese, Kit Davey, Iris Harrell, Sheila Himmel, Chad Jones, Karla Kane, Kevin Kirby, Jack McKinnon, Jeanie K. Smith, Susan Tavernetti, Contributors Helen Carefoot, Junesung Lee, Maytal Mark, Bryce Druzin, Lauren-Marie Sliter, Dean McArdle Editorial Interns DESIGN Around Town CITY OF PALO ALTO Shannon Corey, Design Director Linda Atilano, Diane Haas, Scott Peterson, THE RUMOR MILL ... After urging him to vote against any NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Paul Llewellyn, Senior Designers Gov. Jerry Brown signed the further appropriations for high- Lili Cao, Designer state budget on Wednesday, speed rail. But the letter noted NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Government Code Sections PRODUCTION June 27, much of the buzz in that if the Legislature were to 66016 and 66018, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto will Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager Sacramento swirled around move forward with the project, Dorothy Hassett, Samantha Mejia, Blanca Yoc, conduct a Public Hearing at a Meeting on July 23, 2012, at 6:00 Sales & Production Coordinators what wasn’t in the document. the appropriation language p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, This includes high-speed rail, a must guarantee that there will ADVERTISING be “no modifications of any City Hall, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California, to consider Tom Zahiralis, Vice President Sales & Advertising project that is expected to be kind” to the environmental- changes to the Fiscal Year 2013 Municipal Fee Schedule concerning Adam Carter, Elaine Clark, Janice Hoogner, the focus on a budget-trailer Brent Triantos, Display Advertising Sales bill that will be released in the review process. Animal Services, including new fees, and increases to existing fees. Neal Fine, Carolyn Oliver, Rosemary next week or two. The sus- Copies of the fee schedule setting forth any proposed new fees, Lewkowitz, Real Estate Advertising Sales David Cirner, Irene Schwartz, pense around this trailer bill ONE BRIDGE LED TO ANOTH- and increases to existing fees are available on the City’s website and Inside Advertising Sales has created a flood of rumor- ER ... A proposal to rebuild the in the Administrative Services Department, 4th Floor, City Hall, 250 Diane Martin, Real Estate Advertising Asst. mongering around the Capitol, small and quaint Newell Road Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. There is a $3.00 per copy Alicia Santillan, Classified Administrative Asst. bridge between Palo Alto and Wendy Suzuki, Advertising Sales Intern with both advocates and op- charge for this publication. ponents of the controversial East Palo Alto was greeted EXPRESS, ONLINE AND VIDEO SERVICES project ramping up their efforts with enthusiasm last year by DONNA J. GRIDER, MMC Rachel Palmer, Online Operations Coordinator to influence its immediate fu- officials from the two cities. City Clerk Rachel Hatch, Multimedia Product Manager BUSINESS ture, Palo Alto’s lobbyist John Many view the new bridge as Susie Ochoa, Payroll & Benefits Garamendi told the City Coun- an important component in a Elena Dineva, Mary McDonald, Claire cil’s Rail Committee Thursday regional plan to improve flood McGibeny, Cathy Stringari, Business Associates morning. “We’ve got an abso- control around the volatile San ADMINISTRATION lute million pieces moving as Francisquito Creek. But the Ready to Reinvent Your Life? Janice Covolo, Doris Taylor, Receptionists we try to figure out what’s real project has also prompted Ruben Espinoza, Courier and what’s not real,” Garamen- some residents around Cres- EMBARCADERO MEDIA di said. “What is real is that cent Park to ask, “What about William S. Johnson, President Pope-Chaucer Help us create a new “old fashioned” Michael I. Naar, Vice President & CFO there is a tremendous amount us?” The Tom Zahiralis, Vice President Sales & Advertising of concern around Sacramen- Street bridge, which connects cohousing neighborhood of energy-efficient Frank A. Bravo, Director, Information Technology to.” The uncertainty, he said, their neighborhood to Menlo & Webmaster has prompted labor unions and Park, has been a particularly condos just blocks from lively downtown MV. Connie Jo Cotton, Major Accounts Sales Manager Bob Lampkin, Director, Circulation & Mailing other proponents of the voter- poor bulwark against flood Services approved project to step up water. This week, City Man- Alicia Santillan, Circulation Assistant their lobbying efforts, he said. ager James Keene announced Enjoy sociability and activities with your Chris Planessi, Chip Poedjosoedarmo, Computer System Associates “It’s literally packed in the hall- that the Chaucer Street bridge neighbors while living in your own private ways,” Garamendi said. “Not is next on the list for a possible Santa Clara condominium. Our shared common facilities The Palo Alto Weekly (ISSN 0199-1159) is just labor but engineering firms replacement. The published every Friday by Embarcadero Media, are worried that this might be Valley Water District is solicit- include a crafts room, exercise room, media 450 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306, (650) slipping away.” One of the ma- ing proposals for consultants 326-8210. Periodicals postage paid at Palo Alto, jor questions revolves around to work on the project, he room, workshop, roof deck and gardens. CA and additional mailing offices. Adjudicated a newspaper of general circulation for Santa Clara a controversial proposal by said, and the cities of Palo Alto County. The Palo Alto Weekly is delivered free to Brown to give high-speed rail and Menlo Park will work with homes in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola exemptions from the Califor- the regional agency, San Fran- We’re 14 households strong and are looking for Valley, East Palo Alto, to faculty and staff households on the Stanford campus and to portions of nia Environmental Quality Act cisquito Creek Joint Powers 5 more to join us. Homes still available range Los Altos Hills. If you are not currently receiving (CEQA). After pressure from Authority (of which both cities the paper, you may request free delivery by calling environmental groups, Brown are members) on the selection from 1750 SF (3 bedrooms) to 2050 SF (4 bed- 326-8210. POSTMASTER: Send address changes process. Design work is slated to Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. 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PUBLIC SAFETY City starts new volunteer emergency medical unit Disaster program is looking for retired doctors and nurses to help in emergencies

by Sue Dremann transportation for injuries after a Lesser-trained persons can act munity in an emergency,” she cal backgrounds can receive basic alo Alto’s citywide disas- disaster, he added. With most fire, as scribes or in other support roles. said. instruction in the 20-hour CERT ter program is looking for police and emergency personnel The training is more akin to wil- Even non-medical profession- program and additional instruction P retired doctors and nurses residing outside of the city, the derness medicine, Dueker said. als can be trained in important in wilderness medicine and other to join a new emergency medical few on-duty police (about 10) and Registered nurse Bonnie Berg, skills, such as psychology training. support services, he said. unit. firefighters (about 29) would be who is co-leading the medical Learning to calm people “is really Dueker put the medical unit’s Organizing the unit started in overwhelmed in a disaster. unit, emphasized the importance important because a lot of people importance in basic terms: The late May as part of a restructured The specially trained volun- of developing a volunteer emer- will be freaking out” during a di- one thing he doesn’t want to tell Emergency Services Volunteers teers will fill a gap between care gency medical team. saster, she said. a person with a dangling broken program outlined in February by at the hospital emergency room “We will only have one another “I was with a child as he was dy- arm is, “Sorry, you’ll just have to Kenneth Dueker, city director of and ground-level emergency re- to depend on in case of a signifi- ing because a car rolled over on wait.” emergency services. sponse from the volunteer Com- cant emergency. him. I couldn’t do much for him More information about the He said the medical unit is cru- munity Emergency Response Team “Each member of the team, as a nurse, but I could be there as medical unit, radio communica- cial to effective disaster response. (CERT), he said. from the medical care people to his support person,” she recalled tions, shelter and human services Stanford University Medical Cen- The new medical unit will have the scribes, runners and radio op- Wednesday afternoon. or public works/storm response ter officials were clear during two levels: retired nurses and doc- erators, is an important contribu- Nurses and doctors who don’t units can be found at paneighbor- meetings that they wanted the city tors for pre-hospital care and treat- tor in caring for people in need. I want to actively participate in the hoods.org or by emailing epvolun- to care for lesser injuries in a di- ment in triage centers; and neigh- see the unit as an intelligent way unit can still be placed on a resource [email protected]. N saster. borhood volunteers for treating to prepare for a disaster and an roster, Dueker said. They would Staff Writer Sue Dremann It could be hours or days be- patients who don’t require a trip to effective way to provide medical be called upon only if needed for can be emailed at sdremann@ fore Palo Alto residents receive the emergency room. care for the people of our com- a disaster. Residents without medi- paweekly.com.

LAND USE Harold Hohbach’s ‘Park Plaza’ project wins approval Palo Alto City Council gives controversial Page Mill Road development the green light by Gennady Sheyner fter years of litigation, ap- Though the project consists of peals, revisions and public 102,225 square feet of development, A hearings, developer Harold most of the discussion Monday fo- Hohbach finally claimed on Mon- cused on the 2,400 square feet of re- day, June 25, the prize that has long tail the project would include. Vice eluded him — Palo Alto’s permis- Mayor Greg Scharff and Councilman sion to build a three-story develop- Pat Burt both called for the applicant ment on Page Mill Road. to subsidize a coffee shop or another The mixed-use development, type of food-and-beverage establish- which the City Council approved ment. Hohbach agreed, though the

8-0 Monday night (Gail Price was team was already willing to commit AssociatesCourtesy Hoover absent), will feature 82 apartments, to subsidizing a 1,200-square-foot The mixed-use development at 195 Page Mill Road will feature 82 apartments, research-and-development research-and-development space and coffee shop or similar business. space and a small café on the ground floor. a small café on the ground floor. It Not everyone agreed the retail would stand at 195 Page Mill, next component should necessarily be to the Caltrain corridor and a short a coffee shop. Councilman Larry were to determine that these sys- Mayor Yiaway Yeh and Councilman from residents Bob Moss and Tom walk from the California Avenue Klein advocated letting the market tems would be useful and feasible, Greg Schmid both cited the project’s Jordan. Moss and Jordan claimed Business District. dictate the nature of the business. their installation would become an- location as a major reason why the that Hohbach did not adequately an- The council approved the “Park “I’m not sure the council should other condition of approval. project should be supported. alyze the environmental impacts of Plaza” development three weeks be saying that this has to be a food- Though the project ultimately “I like very much the notion of vapors emitted from a contaminated after members criticized it for be- and-beverage place,” Klein said. earned the green light with no dis- the housing going in near the train groundwater plume at the site. ing too massive and looking too “We’re sort of dictating what the sent, some council members ac- station, and I think it is true that Hohbach reapplied but met heavy much like a “fortress.” At the June market may want. There may be knowledged they were less than the neighborhood is growing and resistance last year from the coun- 4 meeting, council members urged other things that might be more use- thrilled with the proposed develop- changing and this could be the cil, which encouraged him to seek Hohbach’s team to break up the ful in that particular area.” ment, even with the recent changes. important element of a revitalized a different zoning designation, one buildings, add open space and make After much debate, the council Councilwoman Karen Holman said and expanding neighborhood,” that would emphasize the develop- the development more attractive to agreed to give the developer some the design, even after revisions, Schmid said. ment’s location near the Caltrain pedestrians. Planning Director Cur- latitude and required him to fur- doesn’t add to the “built environ- Yeh called the new development tracks but would require a less mas- tis Williams said that staff believes nish either a 1,200-square-foot ment in a positive way.” an “important addition” to the sive building. Hohbach declined to that since the last meeting “there has food-and-beverage operation or a Burt acknowledged that Hohbach’s neighborhood and noted that mixed- seek a zone change, which would been substantial modification to the 2,400-square-foot retail operation team responded to the council’s di- use development has been the city’s have required a fresh set of hear- design,” as per council direction. of a different sort. If Hohbach were rection. But he quickly hedged his “broader intention for the California ings, and persisted with a project On Monday night, the council to choose the latter option, the es- enthusiasm for the development. Avenue area.” under the existing “general manu- agreed the applicant did what was tablishment could not be a financial, “It doesn’t mean that I’m in love “The lengthy process in the end has facture” zoning. asked. The “fortress” has been legal, medical or accounting busi- with this project,” Burt said. led to a better project,” Yeh said. On Monday, Hohbach said he was broken up into three separate ele- ness under a condition of the coun- But the council was largely sup- The council’s approval ends a “very happy” with the council’s de- ments with access for pedestrians cil’s approval. portive of Hohbach’s proposal to decade-long saga for Hohbach and cision. to a landscaped interior courtyard. The council also directed staff to add a dense development to an area his application team. After going “I think this will be a great addi- Hohbach had agreed to reduce the explore the possibility of installing so close to the Caltrain corridor. The through the city’s extensive application to the area,” Hohbach told the number of apartments from 84 to 82 ventilation and testing systems in city has long eyed the California Av- tion process, the developer succeed- Weekly. N and reduced the commercial space the residential areas of the devel- enue neighborhood as an ideal place ed in gaining the council’s support Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner on the ground floor from 50,467 opment to address concerns about for mixed-use projects because of the in 2006 but was forced to return to can be emailed at gsheyner@ square feet to 47,917 square feet. contaminated groundwater. If staff existence of a nearby Caltrain station. the drawing board after a lawsuit paweekly.com.

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PALO ALTO ONLINE BLOG: Palo Alto expat in London reports on Olympics David Vinokur provides hometown perspective in dispatches for Palo Alto Online As the 2012 Summer Olympic and history. But first, I’d like to train worth, home to such luminaries as Games approach, Palo Alto High your gaze on my roots in Palo Alto super chef Gordon Ramsey, Oscar- School graduate David Vinokur will and how I got from “Tall Tree” to winning actor Colin Firth and the be blogging about London, his ad- “The Smoke.” Tooting Bec Lido. opted home and the location of the Born, raised and educated in Palo The Tooting Lido is actually a Olympics. Below is an excerpt from Alto, I attended Addison, Jordan fully functioning, 106-year-old his first entry. His full blog is posted GO $OLPHINS AND 0ALY 'ROWING open-air swimming pool, the larg- on PaloAltoOnline.com. up, in addition to the schooling, est in the U.K. and purportedly the ello from the United Kingdom. the parks and recreation were (and second largest in Europe. Situated VIDEO: Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance -YNAMEIS$AVID6INOKUR REMAIN FANTASTIC ESPECIALLY THE in the 212-acre Tooting Commons Some 300 vintage and collectible cars were on exhibit at the Palo Ha Palo Alto native now based Baylands Preserve, Foothills Park parklands, the Lido opened three Alto Concours d’Elegance auto show Sunday, June 24 at Stanford. in London. Last year I was miracu- and Rincona- months after the Great Quake of The show included a display by the Viper Club of America, the lously selected in the public lottery to da Park and 1906 as the “Tooting Bathing Lake.” million dollar MOPAR muscle exhibit, and other rare cars and was purchase tickets to attend the Open- pool. I played Its one-million-gallon pool provided presented by the Palo Alto Host Lions Club. Watch the video by ing Ceremony of the London 2012 in AYSO (the not only athletic but also bathing fa- Sierra Duren on www.PaloAltoOnline.com. Olympic Games. I subsequently ac- American cilities for the many local residents cepted an invitation from the Palo Youth Soccer who did not have this at home. In Alto Weekly to provide my beloved Organisation, fact, many toilets then were located hometown with a “local” angle on the for those not out back — even the door to our gar- nations, as well as the European So dear reader, equipped with opening extravaganza, as well as life FAMILIAR FROM den shed was originally from an old Union and pretty much everywhere my Palo Alto perspective, over the in Blighty. fifth to 12th “outside loo.” Suffice it to say this you can imagine. This amazing mix coming weeks I will attempt to In the lead up to the opening Cer- grade and pool and park are a wonderful way of cultures generates some fascinat- shed light on my experiences both emony next month, I will share my also played to stay connected to my swimming ing cross-pollination of peoples and at the Opening Ceremony and also personal take on Britain, including clarinet and David Vinokur and hiking roots. languages. Familiar language differ- as a Palo Altan in London. In the peculiarities and highlights of life in bassoon in ... An apt and funny saying about ences with the U.S. are truck/lorry, after-glow of the just celebrated my adoptive Roman-founded mega Jordan and Paly ensembles various. the U.K. is: it’s like Europe, but in elevator/lift and the aforementioned Golden Jubilee, I sign off as one city formerly known as Londinium. ... For the past six years I have English. And at its heart is London toilet/loo. This reminds me of the who is very grateful to Her Maj- I will touch on food, radio and tele- lived with my U.K. family in the and environs, a massive melting pot classic sentiment that the U.S. and esty Queen Elizabeth II for grant- vision, theatre and music, language, largely residential Thames-bound of 13 million souls from across the U.K. are two countries separated by ing me leave to reside among her sports and maybe even some politics south London Borough of Wands- 54 British Commonwealth member a common language. subjects. Pip pip. N

The issue of people living in their overnight-parking ordinance COMMUNITY cars came to a head after one man similar to Menlo Park’s. She parked several vans in the College herself had a run-in with a Terrace neighborhood long term. homeless man, resulting in a Irritation over that situation led rock crashing through her win- Only one Palo Alto church others to voice complaints of pub- dow, and voiced dismay over the lic urination and other problems lack of a resolution of the car- offers parking to car campers caused by people living in their camping problem. cars. But many car campers said In 2008, city officials said an City, businesses don’t want to provide space to people who live in their cars, either the problems are created by only a ordinance would be brought to the by Sue Dremann handful of troublemakers. COUNCILBYTHAT$ECEMBER In response, the city last year “I just think the city has to take ut of 42 Palo Alto churches, Palo Alto on Louis Road, said her control over the parking and must proposed a ban on living in vehi- responsibility and do something,” only one congregation is of- church said “no” to the pilot but furnish vehicle owners with guide- cles. Palo Alto is the only local city she said. O fering its parking lot so that would be interested in participat- lines. without such an ordinance, Assis- Palo Alto attorney Owen Byrd people who live in their cars can ing in a permanent program. Pro- s"ATHROOMSMUSTBEMADEAVAIL- TANT#ITY!TTORNEY$ONALD,ARKIN said the poor showing of the 42 get off the streets. viding a portable toilet for the pilot able. has said. People who live in their churches can’t be blamed on city City officials are likewise not program could be a problem. s0ARKINGMUSTBEFREE cars and advocates for the home- efforts. To get people engaged offering public land as a place for Kosits chided the churches for s4HE$OWNTOWN3TREETS4EAM less quickly criticized the pro- takes multiple attempts, and a city vehicle dwellers to park overnight, their poor or tentative responses. would provide limited security. posed ordinance and have sought staff with limited resources can’t Curtis Williams, director of plan- Williams said the city also alternate measures, including the be expected to do all of the work, ning and community environment, reached out to businesses through parking-lot plan and working with he said. He encouraged people to told about 40 people at a communi- ‘We are waiting with the Palo Alto Chamber of Com- police to identify troublemakers. become engaged. ty meeting Tuesday night, June 26. MERCEANDTHE$OWNTOWN"USINESS 4HE$OWNTOWN3TREETS4EAM A Williams agreed it would take He said the city had hoped to our “Yes, what’s )MPROVEMENT$ISTRICTBUTRECEIVED Palo Alto nonprofit organization public effort to make the parking- start a pilot program with at least next?” rather than a no responses. that employs formerly homeless lot program happen. three churches, but out of seven that “No, I’m not sure.’” The City Council’s Policy and people, has offered to supply the “If something stimulates that ex- responded, only one offered. About Services Committee also did not outreach for either the parking-lot tra effort, we’d love to see it work. three cars would be allowed to stay —Rus Kosits, pastoral resident, want city properties involved. program or as part of the social- If there isn’t enough interest in it, in a church or business parking lot, First Presbyterian Church There could be costs associated services alternative. we don’t have the resources to do but restroom facilities would also with the plan, and the committee #HRIS2ICHARDSONOFTHE$OWN- it on our own,” he said after the be needed, he said. did not want to add new expenses town Streets Team said parking- meeting. First Presbyterian Church The parking-lot plan would al- with current budget constraints, he lot programs in Eugene, Ore., and Williams said he would probably on Cowper Street was the only low persons to sleep overnight in said. Ventura, Calif., have been effec- give churches and businesses more church that agreed to host the cars, campers or trailers in a church City staff plan to make a recom- tive. Forty-two percent of people time to volunteer for the parking- campers. But Rus Kosits, a pas- parking lot with the following provi- mendation to the Policy and Ser- who lived in their cars entered lot pilot program before shelving toral resident, said the number sions: vices Committee regarding the is- transitional or permanent housing the idea. and tenor of negative emails he s 7RITTEN PERMISSION OF THE sue July 10, he said. in Ventura. “I can’t see it being longer than six received took him aback. owner. In addition to the parking-lot con- Former deputy district attorney months. At some point in time you “I was shocked at the level of s.OMORETHANTHREEVEHICLESAT cept, Williams presented three oth- Aram James said an ordinance have to make the call,” he said. vitriol and trumped-up concerns,” any one time. er options: restrictions on overnight that would fine car campers would Absent support for the parking- he said. He was concerned that s%ACHVEHICLEWOULDBEPARKED parking, such as a ban from 2 to 5 cause greater costs than just to the lot option, city staff would prob- other churches might not want to no closer than 20 feet from residen- a.m.; a previously proposed ordi- homeless. Enforcement is costly to ably favor the social-services op- participate out of fear of similar tial property. nance prohibiting vehicle habitation the district attorney’s office and the tion, he said. N reactions. s4HEVEHICLESMUSTHAVEVALID on public streets or at public sites; $EPARTMENTOF#ORRECTIONS Staff Writer Sue Dremann Eileen Altman, pastor at the licenses and registration. or no change in regulations but add- Attorney Joy Ogawa recom- can be emailed at sdremann@ First Congregational Church of s4HEPROPERTYOWNERHASSOLE ing social-services outreach. mended Palo Alto adopt a no- paweekly.com.

Page 6ÊUÊÓÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V Upfront REAL ESTATE TRENDS by Samia Cullen EDUCATION The Importance of the Schools adopt flat budget for 2012-13 Disclosure Package When purchasing a home in our area it is customary termite report and the condition of the main for the buyer to receive a disclosure package to read components of the house including the foundation, Key variables, including property tax, governor’s tax package, uncertain and sign off on. The documents in the package are roof and fireplaces. Find out the age of all systems by Chris Kenrick extensive, complex and sometimes confusing. (heating, electrical, plumbing etc.) and if they are Although they provide you with important functioning properly. Look for red flags that may ncertainty was the theme as out dipping into reserves. tion Palo Alto Partners in Education; information, do not expect them to be sufficient to necessitate further inspections. Highlight any the Palo Alto Board of Edu- On the downside, Brown’s tax ini- and $141.75 per student in California finalize your decision about whether and on what questions that you want to pursue further. cation this week approved tiative could fail, enrollment could lottery income. terms to move forward with the transaction. U 4. Conduct your own visual inspections. Visit a $161.8 million operating budget grow above projections and prop- The district’s official enrollment 1. Read the disclosure package promptly and the home on multiple occasions, at various times of for 2012-13 — essentially flat com- erty tax could continue a three-year as of last fall was 12,286, and a thoroughly. Read carefully all disclosures and day and different days of the week. pared to last year. trend of “disappointing growth,” new headcount will be taken in reports included in the disclosure package, keeping the terms of your contract in mind. Do not skip 5. Conduct your own investigations. Visit City Key variables including prop- Mak said. September. boiler plate disclosures because these may contain Hall and investigate past building permits and future erty tax revenue, likely enrollment The district has managed the un- The bulk of district expenditures some truly important information about the duties, plans or contemplated additions to the house. growth, state funding amounts and certainty by maintaining an “undes- — 86 percent — go to employee sal- rights and responsibilities of different parties involved in the transaction as well as local and employee health costs, remain un- ignated fund balance” it can use to ary and benefits. 6. Meet with your agent and discuss the findings known even as California law re- plug gaps. In the scenario approved Currently, a starting teacher in regional disclosures that will guide you through the process of buying the house. in detail. Go over your questions and create a quires school districts to pass bud- this week — based on the assump- Palo Alto earns $51,422, with an plan for obtaining any additional information you gets by July 1. tion that Brown’s tax measure will additional benefit package worth 2. Sellers disclose only what they know. It is need from the sellers, inspectors or even your own On the upside for Palo Alto, early fail — about $5.5 million of the cur- $12,865. Under terms of the dis- absolutely possible that a home will have some investigations. indications on revenue growth from rent undesignated reserve of $12.7 trict’s contract with the teachers issues that are not yet symptomatic or that the sellers are otherwise not aware of. 7. Reflect carefully if you’re buying a home property tax are “cautiously encour- million would be used. union, Palo Alto Educators Asso- “as-is.” Make sure you’re comfortable with every aging,” according to the school dis- Property tax provides about 70 ciation, teachers work their way up 3. Pay special attention to various inspections single issue identified in the findings and that you’re trict’s Chief Business Officer Cathy percent of the operating budget. Also based on seniority and units of grad- provided by professionals. Make a list of all okay making the needed repairs at the agreed-upon Mak. on the revenue side is about $11.9 uate work, with salaries for senior necessary repairs. Pay special attention to the purchase price. Should that materialize — and million from the district’s $589-per- teachers topping out at $103,836. N If you have a real estate question or would like a free market analysis for your home, Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax package pass parcel tax, which runs through June Staff Writer Chris Kenrick can please call me at 650-384-5392, Alain Pinel Realtors, or email me at [email protected]. this November — Palo Alto schools of 2016; about $4.4 million raised by be emailed at ckenrick@paweekly. For the latest news, follow my blog at www.samiacullen.com. could have a balanced budget with- the parent-led independent founda- com.

ENVIRONMENT Western snowy plover

gets local ofCourtesy Mike Baird/bairdphotos.com baylands protection $(# Eighty-nine acres $ " #$ of salt pond are along Bayfront Expressway " $# by Sue Dremann $"$"&$$& $" threatened pocket-sized shore- A western snowy plover in Cayucos, Calif. bird will have 89 acres of its %$ # "( A critical habitat protected in more than 3,600 adults by 2010, ac- Open Space District. The district &$& $"#"&$ !%# the baylands near Palo Alto, the cording to the center. owns the adjacent 376-acre Raven- Center for Biological Diversity has The tiny birds can be seen along swood Open Space Preserve. ' $( announced. the San Francisco Bay and the Pa- The site has undergone renova- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- cific coast dining on worms, insects tions through the 2010 South Bay vice on June 18 officially designated and crustaceans in wet sand and in Salt Pond Restoration Project. Habi- Free 15-minute consultation with physicians 24,527 acres in three states for the kelp that has washed ashore. The tat enhancement includes ponds, is- from Sequoia’s Joint Replacement Program. Pacific coast population of western birds breed primarily on beaches in lands and saltpan for several species snowy plovers. California, southern Washington, of shorebirds, including the plovers. Call today 650.482.6000 The designation settles a law- Oregon and Baja California, and are In 2009 the salt pond area support- suit filed in 2008 by the Center seen running rapidly in little groups ed 23 western snowy plover nests, 17 sequoiahospital.org for Biological Diversity, which is together at the water’s edge. of which hatched young, according a national nonprofit conservation Plovers face many threats, includ- to a June 19 Department of the In- organization. Critical habitat that ing widespread and frequent distur- terior/Fish and Wildlife document scientists say is necessary for the bance of nesting sites by humans, published in the Federal Register. birds’ survival was illegally elimi- vehicles and off-leash dogs; crush- Other local protected areas will nated by the Bush administration in ing by off-road vehicles; global include three portions of Eden 2005, the center claimed. climate change; pesticide use and Landing south of Highway 92 and The shy plovers, which weigh less habitat loss, the center noted. the San Mateo Bridge in the East than two ounces and live just three The Fish and Wildlife designation Bay. Coastal areas will include a years, lost about half their habi- reinstates the habitat that was with- stretch of coastline in Half Moon tat after the Bush administration drawn in 2005 and that government Bay between Young and Kelly av- slashed it to 12,145 acres, accord- scientists identified as essential. The enues and coastal areas in Santa ing to the center. local, 89-acre area consists of the Cruz County, according to the Fish The coastal population was de- southwestern portion of a salt pond and Wildlife document. clared a threatened species under located east of East Palo Alto. The “Protecting critical habitat will help the Endangered Species Act in 1993 site abuts Willow Road and is near this lovely shorebird continue on the after it had dropped to 1,500 birds. Bayfront Expressway. path to recovery,” said Tierra Curry, The plovers no longer breed at near- The area is owned by the San a conservation biologist at the center. ly two-thirds of their former nest- Francisco Public Utilities Com- “Species with federally protected hab- ing sites. Endangered Species Act mission and is near the western ap- itat are more than twice as likely to be protection first granted 19,474 acres proach to the Dumbarton Bridge, moving toward recovery than species of critical habitat in 1999, which al- said Rudy Jurgensen, public affairs without it, so this puts a big safety net lowed the population to increase to manager for Midpeninsula Regional between plovers and extinction.” N

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Foothill more comfortable with traditional cline and no full-time staff would “Hopefully the changeover will some funding from the community (continued from page 3) academic courses, she said. have to be laid off. make almost no difference to staff education program. Miner said cooperative work “It wasn’t a decision made lightly,” or listeners,” he said. Pelzel said three people earned experience will be replaced by an he said. “We’re aware of existing on Radio classes will now be offered degrees from the program this year end the program. existing internship program that al- the Pacific Rim and the importance through the Foothill-De Anza Com- and that the concentration of radio Director of Cooperative Work lows students to earn credit in spe- of Chinese as a language of increas- munity College District’s communi- ownership has reduced job oppor- Experience Beckie Urrutia-Lopez cific fields of study. ing international importance.” ty education program. These classes tunities in the field. said international students would Dean of Language Arts Paul Star- Starer said creative writing was cut are non-credit and don’t receive But he said students have learned be particularly affected because of er said Chinese and creative writing due to a downward trend in enroll- state funding. skills at the station that have trans- their visa restrictions. were cut to prioritize classes stu- ment and because students weren’t Foothill will no longer fund Pel- lated into other fields. “The only way for them to work dents need to earn degrees or trans- earning degrees in the subject. zel’s position or the chief engineer. “Radio is just one aspect,” he said. off campus is to take a course,” said fer to a four-year college. “The classes were, I think, be- But KFJC, named best community “We’ve had people who have done Urrutia-Lopez, who has directed the “Teaching a Chinese class essen- loved by the community,” Starer college station in 2012 by the In- graphics for record labels, music program since 2000. tially crosses out one English 1A said. “But it didn’t translate into the tercollegiate Broadcasting System, promotion, sound people for night She said the program motivated class,” he said. “It’s a zero-sum gain metrics the state really holds colleg- will continue to broadcast its eclec- clubs, installers of high-end video students to take all jobs seriously by in that regard.” es accountable for, which is degrees tic music selections from its current and audio.” planning learning objectives, such Foothill, which in previous years and transfer.” location on campus. Biotechnology and intercollegiate as creating a procedural manual for also offered Korean, German, and Foothill’s radio station KFJC 89.7 Pelzel said the station brings in golf will also be discontinued next a student’s receptionist position. Hebrew, will now only offer Japa- FM will continue to operate despite $80,000 to $90,000 a year on its year. N But as a workforce-development nese and Spanish. the elimination of the radio program, own, mostly through its on-air fund- Editorial Intern Bryce program, it was undervalued by ad- Starer said Chinese was chosen said station supervisor and broadcast- raising campaign. He said his posi- Druzin can be emailed at ministration and faculty who were because enrollment had been in de- ing instructor Robert “Doc” Pelzel. tion would be reduced and receive [email protected].

and develop the city’s strategy for for the new plant in July 2013 with opposed the construction of a new novel technologies,” Renzel wrote Compost encouraging or discouraging alter- the goal of having the study com- plant in the Baylands. in a letter to the council. (continued from page 3) native organics management options pleted by January 2014. The council They greeted the proposed action Pearson concurred and argued in such as food-waste disposers and would then decide in February 2014 plan with jeers and urged the coun- her letter that Measure E created “a ogy companies and the creation of a home composting,” Muir wrote. whether to build the new waste-to- cil not to authorize the increase in totally chaotic situation wherein the new “Organics Resource Recovery The proposed action plan under- energy plant or to export its com- the consultant’s contract. Renzel, city staff has to guess what needs to Strategy” to guide the future of the scores the nature of the city’s com- postable waste. who serves as the coordinator of the be done, to which part of the park, city’s waste operation. posting dilemma, which is slated to The analysis won’t be cheap. To Baylands Conservation Commit- and when.” The proposed strategy document dominate council meetings for at help meet the action plan’s timeline, tee, ripped the proposed action plan She also cited the lawsuit that op- would “describe the amounts and least the next year-and-a-half. Un- Public Works staff is asking the coun- (among other things) for failing to ponents of Measure E filed, ques- types of organic materials that are der this plan, the city would imme- cil to add $290,224 to its contract with give time for the city’s commissions tioning the legality of the measure. available for energy/compost and diately start to develop the strategy the city’s consultant, Alternative Re- to review the work that would have The judgment, she said, is expected export options, evaluate the current document and the request for pro- sources, Inc., for a total not to exceed to be performed at the landfill. in the middle of September. and potential future programs for posals, which would address pos- $517,682 in fiscal year 2013. “By approving the budget amend- “It is imprudent to continue pour- collecting and conveying organic sible composting technologies as Some of the city’s best-known ment, the strategic plan and the time- ing money into a project that might materials, define the process that well as options for exporting food conservationists, including former line, you are setting yourselves up prove to be illegal,” Pearson wrote. will be used for comparing current scraps and yard trimmings. councilwomen Emily Renzel and for all sorts of crazy decision-mak- “The city does not have to act now organics management with the op- Palo Alto would launch its state- Enid Pearson and land-use attor- ing with inadequate information, in- and can wait a minimum time to tions provided by vendor proposals, mandated environmental analysis ney Tom Jordan, have consistently adequate environmental review and make such a critical decision.” N

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Page 8ÊUÊÓÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V Upfront News Digest Woman hit with milkshake loses $2,000 Thank you! A woman who was struck with a milkshake and angrily threw her purse at a vehicle full of teenagers lost $2,000 after the handbag flew into the open vehicle window, Palo Alto police said Monday. The incident started Sunday, June 24, just before midnight, Sgt. Brian Philip said. The woman was walking east on University Av- enue near Rudy’s Pub when a white Range Rover full of male teenagers driving recklessly southbound on High Street approached, Philip said. One of the occupants allegedly threw a vanilla milkshake and struck the woman as she approached the corner, Philip said. Police believe the woman retaliated by throwing her alligator-skin purse at the vehicle. The purse sailed through the open window and ended up inside the vehicle, and the teens drove off, he said. The woman denied throwing her purse at the car, but Philip said there is no indication it was snatched from the victim. The woman lost $2,000 and the alligator purse, plus personal items, he said. Police are looking for the teens but have no descriptions. If found, they could face charges including battery for striking the woman with the milkshake, or possession of stolen property or misap- propriation of property, Philip said. N —Sue Dremann Police investigate death of man at Mitchell Park A older man died at Mitchell Park in Palo Alto Thursday morning in a shooting that police believe was self-inflicted. Palo Alto police received multiple calls at 10 a.m. of a shooting at 600 East Meadow Drive. A man had allegedly shot himself next to a picnic table near the tennis courts, Agent Marianna Villaescusa said. Personnel from the Palo Alto Fire Department pronounced him dead at the scene. Police located a weapon near his body, she said. Officers did a sweep of the area and did not find any other victims. The public is not in danger, she added. “We believe this is limited to just him,” Villaescusa said. Construction workers who are building the new Mitchell Park Li- brary and Community Center said they have often seen an older man sitting at the picnic table while they eat lunch there. Villaescusa said no witnesses actually saw the shooting, but that investigators are talking to a number of people who were in the park. Thank you for making the second One park visitor who was about 100 feet away heard the shot. He annual Packard Summer Scamper stood up from the bench he had been sitting at. “In between me and the man there was a group of about 10 kids with another resounding success! three camp counselors. They were about 50 feet away. They were 9- or 10-year-olds, and the counselors shooed the kids away,” he said. More than 2,400 participants joined The witness walked toward the man and called 911, he said. A private organization running the children’s camp has notified the forces to raise over $160,000 for parents and is providing counselors as needed, according to police. Packard Children’s Hospital. Personnel from the department have been working closely with the organization to ensure that counseling occurs. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner will determine the cause We are so grateful for everyone who ran, of death. walked, scampered, strolled, sponsored, Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Palo or volunteered to make this a great event. Alto Police Department at 650-329-2413. N —Sue Dremann SummerScamper.org Leadership Palo Alto 2.0 seeking applicants Leadership Palo Alto 2.0 has started accepting applications for its 2012-13 program. The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce leadership program consists of 10 classes held from September 2012 to June 2013. Individual classes focus on a particular topic, such as arts, education or health care. A typical class features a keynote speaker or panel discussion followed by skill-building activities. The current program cycle has included speakers from the Moore Foundation, Stevenson House Senior Community and Palo Alto Housing Cor- poration. Co-Director Lisa Van Dusen said the program is meant for people who have a strong connection to Palo Alto and see themselves as emerging leaders. “This isn’t meant to be a hobby pursuit,” Van Dusen said. “It’s meant to be central to what you’re doing, whatever that may be.” Classes are scheduled on Thursdays and generally run from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Applicants are required to get a signature from their em- ployers stating they will allow them time off for the class. Van Dusen said more than 400 people have completed the program, which initially ran from 1988 until 2003 before a hiatus. The program restarted in January. The program costs $1,500 and applications are due by July 6. Inter- views will take place between July 16 and 27. Information is available at www.paloaltochamber.com. N —Bryce Druzin LET’S DISCUSS: Read the latest local news headlines and talk about the issues at Town Square at PaloAltoOnline.com

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PUBLIC SAFETY Dog chases News Digest City looks to change rules for cell towers Hampered by poor cell-phone reception and a growing appetite for data raccoon, capacity from its tech-savvy residents, Palo Alto is looking to change its zoning regulations to allow large cell towers at city-owned sites. maroons self The City Council on Monday, June 25, heard a detailed presentation about the city’s data needs from David Tanczos, vice president with Firefighters rescue Crown Castle International, which owns and operates wireless-communi- 40-pound dog from tree cations equipment. Tanczos presented a series of options for meeting the in Atherton city’s cell-reception needs, including three towers exceeding 200 feet in height or a combination of five smaller towers (around 100 feet tall) and by Dave Boyce 21 antennas that would be part of a “distributed antenna system.” Though the council didn’t vote on any proposed zone changes, several members expressed enthusiasm for the prospect of allowing a few large radition has it that when a dog wireless facilities. The alternative — a network of about 80 antennas trees a raccoon, it’s a three- installed on utility poles — was panned by dozens of residents when T step process. In Step 1, the dog ofCourtesy Menlo Park Fire Protection District AT&T unveiled it last year. The city has already approved the first 20 of chases the raccoon up the tree. Step these antennas. 2 has the dog standing around at the Councilwoman Karen Holman proposed “streamlining” the permit bottom of the tree looking up at the process for larger installations while keeping the process the same for the raccoon and barking. Time passes. smaller but more numerous antennas that make up a distributed antenna In Step 3, the dog realizes the futili- system. Councilwoman Nancy Shepherd said she welcomed the prospect ty of barking and goes away, where- of adding infrastructure that improves cell reception, particularly if the upon the raccoon climbs down and city doesn’t have to pay for this infrastructure. resumes its life. The council is scheduled to continue its discussion Monday night, at Guinness, a 40-pound, 8-year-old which time it’s expected to direct staff to evaluate the potential zoning Wheaton terrier, added a nuance on amendments, consider ways to encourage use of “co-location facilities” the evening of June 19 in Atherton: (those that use existing utility poles), and prepare a request for proposals Step 2a, in which the dog climbs for a company to help the city develop a citywide plan for wireless com- the tree, chasing the raccoon to a Firefighter Tony Eggimann of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District munication facilities. N higher perch. The problem with this —Gennady Sheyner is Step 2b: Getting out of the tree prepares to rescue Guinness, a 40-pound, eight-year-old Wheaton terrier, once you realize that you’re a dog from an Atherton oak tree the dog had climbed while chasing a raccoon. and that there’s a reason that dogs Space Systems/Loral to be sold for $1 billion don’t climb trees. oak after giving him a treat and fit- be identified, he said. Loral Space & Communications Inc. announced Tuesday, June 26, that Firefighters Bill Gilmore, Felkak ting him into his travel harness, Fire Did Guinness learn a lesson? Only it will sell its Palo Alto-based subsidiary Space Systems/Loral in a deal House and Tony Eggimann from the Chief Harold Schapelhouman said time will tell. that could top $1 billion. Menlo Park Fire Protection District in a statement. “In my 32 years in the Fire Ser- The sale will be made to Canada-based MacDonald, Dettwiler and organized a rescue, taking Guinness Guinness was “frozen in place, vice, we have been asked to rescue Associates Ltd. from a large, lateral branch of an old nervous and shaking” on a branch many cats in trees, and while we “Both Space Systems/Loral and MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates 30 feet above the ground and 50 have rescued dogs from pipes, cul- are already important suppliers to the worldwide satellite industry,” John feet above the Atherton Drainage verts, under homes and many other Celli, president of Space Systems/Loral, said in a press release. “The Channel when Eggimann, atop a 36- locations closer to the ground, I combination is a very good strategic fit for both companies. Together, we foot ladder, captured him and car- have never seen or heard of a dog will be in an even stronger position to support the growth requirements ried him safely back to the ground, that could climb a tree,” Schapel- of both new and existing customers.” Schapelhouman stated. houman stated. “I’m glad this had The boards of directors of Loral and MacDonald, Dettwiler and As- The dog’s owner had also climbed such a positive ending, Guinness is sociates have each approved the agreement, and the sale is expected to close later this year after regulatory approvals and customary closing the tree, though not as far as her an amazing animal.” N dog, but firefighters convinced her Almanac Staff Writer Dave conditions are completed. to climb back down, Schapelhou- Boyce can be emailed at dboyce@ Loral Space & Communications is a satellite communications com- man said. The family asked not to almanacnews.com. pany that designs and makes satellites and satellite systems for com- Matched mercial and government applications. Services include fixed satellite services, direct-to-home television, broadband communications, wireless telephony, weather monitoring and air-traffic management. N CareGivers —Helen Carefoot Juana Briones gets new principal The Palo Alto school board confirmed a new principal for Juana Bri- ones Elementary School Tuesday night, June 26. Lisa Hickey, an elementary school principal in the Cupertino Union ACADEMICS – COMMUNITY – CHARACTER School District since 2005, will join the Palo Alto district effective July 1. She replaces Matthew Nagle, principal since 2009, who announced last month that he would leave the school to work on projects at the district’s central office. Woodland School Hickey was one of two finalists interviewed last week by a Juana Bri- ones search team that included parents and teachers. Stays in Ladera! “I’m really energized that Palo Alto has smaller elementary schools,” Hick- ey told the board Tuesday, noting that her most recent school, Meyerholz Looking for a small, intimate and accredited Elementary School, has an enrollment of 750. Last year’s enrollment at Juana “There’s no place independent school for your children? Briones, by contrast, was 415. “In Palo Alto it’s really possible to get to know Consider Woodland, a Preschool to Grade 8 all the students and parents. Palo Alto has the resources to do what’s best for children, keeping the fourth- and fifth-grade class sizes smaller.” like home.” school on a lovely 10 acre setting. Hickey was accompanied by her husband and two sons as well as by When you, or someone Curriculum includes academics and her father and mother, a retired school principal. you care about, enrichment programs in French, art, At Meyerholz, Hickey oversaw both a neighborhood population and a Mandarin-immersion program. Prior to that, she was principal of Sedg- needs assistance... music and more. you can count on us wick School, which had a large special-education population. She also worked as an assistant principal and a middle school teacher to be there. Limited space available for 2012-2013 Call the Admissions ofﬁ ce to schedule a tour. in Cupertino, and has extensive experience with special education and We provide Peninsula preschool students. families with top, Hickey earned a bachelor’s in sociology from the University of Cali- professional caregivers. CONVENIENT LOCATION OFF 280 AND ALPINE ROAD fornia at Los Angeles as well as master’s degrees in interdisciplinary Call now WOODLAND SCHOOL education and educational administration from Santa Clara University. (650) 839-2273 360 La Cuesta Drive, Portola Valley “Fourteen years ago when I was getting my credential at Santa Clara I said that Palo Alto was my dream job,” she said. N www.matchedcaregivers.com sWWWWOODLAND SCHOOLORG —Chris Kenrick

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“I look forward to continuing to Skelly has been criticized by a Skelly work together with you.” parent group, We Can Do Better (continued from page 3) Skelly’s recent years have been Palo Alto, which has lobbied the marked by challenges on stiffening district to do more to directly ad- humor, resilience, knowledge and high-school graduation dress issues of academic skills.” requirements, managing stress. We Can Do Bet- Board member Barbara Klaus- significant turnover in ter co-founders Ken CityViewA round-up of Palo Alto government action this week ner — who two weeks ago publicly senior staff and initia- and Michele Dauber 17 chastised Skelly for what she de- tives to address student months ago called on the scribed as his failure to accurately emotional health follow- board to replace Skelly. Public Art Commission (June 21) communicate the board’s direction ing student deaths by sui- In response to Public Mitchell Park: The commission approved $4,725 to pour a concrete pad for the park’s “Push” sculpture. Yes: Collins, Richter, Ross, Tobak, Usich, Walsh Absent: on counseling issues to Gunn High cide in 2009 and 2010. Records Act requests Ambrose School staff members — Tuesday Skelly said: “I love from the Daubers as well went out of her way to praise him. this job; I love this com- as from Palo Alto Week- City Council Committee (June 25) “In light of my recent commen- munity; I love this work. ly Publisher Bill Johnson, Park Plaza: The council approved a proposed three-story building at 195 Page Mill tary about the board-superintendent Obviously it’s hard work, Skelly in the past month Road, which includes 82 apartments, research-and-development space and retail relationship, I want to take this op- and there are times when Kevin Skelly has released hundreds of area on the ground floor. Yes: Burt, Espinosa, Holman, Klein, Scharff, Schmid, Shepherd, Yeh Absent: Price portunity to express my profound we have conversations emails and “Confidential Cell towers: The council discussed potential revisions to the city’s zoning policies to appreciation to Dr. Skelly,” Klaus- like you do when you’re Weekly” memos he sent enable installation of large cell towers on city land. The council voted to continue the ner said, citing Skelly’s “consid- passionate about stuff, but it’s re- to the board. discussion to its next meeting. Yes: Burt, Espinosa, Holman, Klein, Scharff, Schmid, erable body of sterling work and ally, really fun work, and I can’t Calling for a halt to the confi- Shepherd No: Yeh Absent: Price leadership. imagine doing anything different.” dential weeklies, Johnson said the Board of Education (June 26) practice might have violated the Budget: The board approved a school district operating budget of $161.8 million for prohibition on policymaking by se- 2012-13. Yes: Unanimous rial communication in California’s Superintendent’s contract: The board voted to extend the employment contract of open-meeting law. Superintendent Kevin Skelly for one year, through June 30, 2016. Yes: Unanimous Public Agenda Skelly, board members and A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week school district counsel Louis Lo- City Council Regional Housing Mandate zano maintain no violation oc- Committee (June 26) CITY COUNCIL … The council plans to discuss the long-term plan for the curred but have referred the issue Housing Element: The committee discussed the Housing Element in the city’s re- Regional Water Quality Control Plant and the proposed action plan for of communication protocols to a vised Comprehensive Plan and recommended a series of changes, including consid- construction of a waste-to-energy facility at Byxbee Park. The council is board committee for review and eration of grocery overlay zones and a refined list of housing sites. Yes: Unanimous also scheduled to continue its discussion on potential revisions to the cityís possible revision. N zoning regulations to allow installation of cell towers on city property. The Staff Writer Chris Kenrick can City Council Rail Committee (June 28) meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 2, in the Council Chambers at Rail: be emailed at ckenrick@paweekly. The committee heard a report from its Sacramento lobbyist on high-speed rail City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). and discussed the committee’s guiding principles. The committee directed staff to com. submit a letter requesting the status of the California Attorney General opinion on the legality of the blended system relative to Proposition 1A Yes: Klein, Scharff, Shep- CITY COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITEE … The committee plans to review herd Absent: Burt the financial report for the third quarter of fiscal year 2012 and to discuss SEE MORE ONLINE the scope and methodology of the Cost of Services study. The meeting www.PaloAltoOnline.com LET’S DISCUSS: Read the latest local news headlines will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, in the Council Conference Room at and talk about the issues at Town Square at PaloAltoOnline.com Copy of Kevin Skelly’s contract can be City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). found on PaloAltoOnline.com

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ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕiÊÓ]ÊÓä£ÓÊU Page 11 Drunk in public ...... 1 Possession of drugs ...... 3 Possession of paraphernalia...... 1 Miscellaneous Coroner case ...... 1 Disturbance ...... 3 Disturbing/annoying phone calls...... 1 Found property...... 3 Pulse Info case ...... 9 A weekly compendium of vital statistics Lost property ...... 1 Medical aid ...... 1 Probation violation ...... 2 Found property...... 2 Psychiatric hold ...... 1 POLICE CALLS Lost property ...... 4 Palo Alto Resisting arrest...... 1 Misc. penal code violation ...... 4 Vandalism ...... 16 June 21-27 Missing person ...... 2 Warrant arrest...... 4 Violence related Possession of stolen property ...... 1 Battery ...... 1 Psychiatric hold ...... 3 Atherton Child abuse...... 1 Suspicious circumstances ...... 3 June 21-27 Theft related Terrorist threats...... 1 Violence related Grand theft ...... 4 Warrant/other agency...... 5 Assault ...... 1 Identity theft ...... 4 Theft related Menlo Park Fraud ...... 1 Petty theft ...... 10 June 21-27 Vehicle related Vehicle related Violence related Abandoned auto...... 1 Abandoned auto...... 1 Battery ...... 1 Hit and run ...... 2 Auto recovery ...... 1 Homicide ...... 1 Misc. traffic ...... 2 Auto theft ...... 1 Theft related Parking/driving violation ...... 2 Driving w/suspended license ...... 3 Fraud ...... 2 Suspicious vehicle ...... 10 Hit and run ...... 4 Grand theft ...... 1 Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 5 Lost/stolen plates ...... 1 Petty theft ...... 3 Vehicle code violation ...... 8 Misc. traffic ...... 5 Residential burglaries ...... 3 Miscellaneous Theft from auto ...... 2 Vehicle related Animal call...... 5 Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 10 Auto theft ...... 1 Citizen assist...... 6 Vehicle accident/property damage. . . . .9 Driving w/suspended license ...... 6 Civil matter ...... 1 Vehicle tow ...... 5 Driving without license ...... 1 Construction ...... 1 Alcohol or drug related Hit and run ...... 1 Disturbance ...... 2 Drunk in public ...... 8 Parking/driving violation ...... 1 Fire call ...... 1 Drunken driving...... 3 Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 5 Found property...... 1 Possession of drugs ...... 4 Vehicle tow ...... 1 Foot patrol ...... 1 Miscellaneous Alcohol or drug related Hazard ...... 4 Disposal request...... 1 Drug activity ...... 1 Juvenile problem...... 3 Medical aid ...... 1 Meet citizen ...... 4 COMMUNITY SURVEY Outside assistance ...... 7 Property for destruction ...... 1 Suspicious circumstances ...... 4 The City of Palo Alto seeks the community’s input Suspicious person ...... 3 Town ordinance violation ...... 2 on the Rinconada Park Long Range Plan Project Trespassing ...... 1 Vandalism ...... 1 Visit the project’s web site and click on Warrant arrest...... 2 the Community Survey link at Welfare check ...... 1 Wires down...... 1 www.cityofpaloalto.org/rinconadaplan VIOLENT CRIMES Palo Alto Unlisted block Embarcadero Road, 6/22, Completing the Community Survey 3:26 p.m.; battery. is a great way to be involved Unlisted block W. Bayshore Road, 6/25, with the future development 10:31 a.m.; child abuse/neglect. Menlo Park of Rinconada Park Unlisted block Berkeley Avenue, 6/22, 1:04 a.m.; battery. 1300 block Madera Avenue, 6/23, 2:45 Email [email protected] a.m.; homicide. for more information or call Atherton City of Palo Alto Public Works, (650) 617-3183 Unlisted block Stockbridge Avenue, 6/23, 5:42 p.m.; simple assault/battery.

Kathleen Prior Kathleen Prior (born Kathleen Wineman) family. She returned of Palo Alto, wife of Christopher Prior, beloved to work the past 8 mother of Matthew, Mark, Andrew, and Chris- years as a teacher tine, treasured friend of many, and devoted at Parents Nursery teacher of countless preschoolers, died at home School in Palo Alto on June 14, 2012. She was 55. where she loved be- She fought a long and tenacious battle with ing around young cancer. Kathleen defied all odds, living coura- children and was geously and determined to see her two young- devoted to her stu- est children graduate from high school in early dents. She was an June. She exemplified maternal love, embodied avid reader, competitive swimmer, and strong kindness, and bore her battle with patience and backpacker. She enjoyed many family vaca- unimaginable strength. tions to Hawaii and Carmel and was a long Kathleen was born on November 12, 1956 time member of Foothills Tennis and Swim- in Harvey, Illinois. She subsequently moved to ming club. Menlo Park and attended local schools includ- Kathleen leaves behind her husband of 30 ing Woodside High School. Kathleen graduated years, Christopher, her four children, her father from Stanford University in 1978, with a bach- Paul Wineman of Palo Alto, brothers Bruce elor’s degree in History and Honors in Human- Wineman of New York City and Scott Wine- ities. She earned her MBA degree at Cornell man of Mountain View, Uncles John Abel of University in 1984. She then worked for several Malibu and Neal Wineman of Sisters, Oregon years as a financial analyst for two Aerospace and many cousins. Private services will be companies before stopping to raise her young held.

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Page 12ÊUÊÕiÊÓ]ÊÓä£ÓÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V Mildred Karabats 1916-2012 On June 25th, we lost our beloved avid bridge Transitions mother, best friend, grandmother, player and and great grandmother. Mildred was spent hours Arnold Wihtol ed the surgical pathology labora- Arnold Wihtol, a longtime em- tory at Stanford Hospital. He held preceded in death by Chris, her loving playing ployee of Varian Associates, died this post for nearly 35 years until his husband of 66 years, and also by her bridge with June 8. He was 90. retirement in 1993. son Bill and grandson Chris. Mildred is the girls at He was born He also helped to develop the survived by her sons Art (Janis), Stan, The Vil- Dec. 11, 1921, subspecialty of hematopathology, a Chris (Natalie), Larry (Stephanie), and lages Golf and raised in branch of pathology focused on dis- daughter Valerie (Craig) as well as seven and Coun- Chicago, Ill. eases of the hematopoetic, or blood- grand children, eleven great grand try Club He was the sec- forming, cells. He subsequently children, and three great great grand for over 25 ond of two sons co-founded the Society for Hemato- children. years. Her greatest passion though was of Latvian im- pathology in 1981 and served as its migrants who second president. Mildred was born in Boston, MA, the her family. She spent much of her life met, married In 1993, he was invited by the daughter of Ernest and Mildred Knight. with all of them, especially her grand, and settled in United States and Canadian Acad- She met the love of her life, Chris at a great grand, and great great grand chil- Chicago. Lat- emy of Pathology to present the mutual friend’s party and started their dren. She will be cherished and greatly vian was spoken in their home, Maude Abbott lecture describing love adventure together that took them missed. but he learned English attending developments in the then-burgeon- across the country three times between A viewing will be held on Sunday, July 1, public schools. He graduated from ing field. Lexington, MA and Palo Alto/San Jose, from 4-8 pm at the Roller, Hapgood, and Steinmetz High School in Chicago In the 1970s, he developed a lym- CA. while Chris was working at Varian Tinney funeral home in Palo Alto. The in 1939. He also completed some phoma classification system that Associates. Mildred and Chris enjoyed funeral service will be at the funeral home course work at the Chicago City Ju- would allow the researchers to ac- nior College in 1941. curately determine the effect of traveling, touring the west coast and and will begin at 12 noon on Monday, July He then worked at Raytheon in their radiation-based treatment for visiting their son Chris and wife Nata- 2, with internment to follow at the Alta Waltham, Mass., until he joined the Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The physi- lie in Las Vegas and Europe. She was an Mesa Park Cemetery in Palo Alto. Navy during World War II. After cians’ efforts transformed the dis- the war he made his way to Califor- ease into one of the most curable PAID OBITUARY nia and was hired as the 39th em- forms of cancer. ployee in 1949 at Varian Associates, He was born in Johannesburg, which was located in San Carlos at South Africa, on March 14, 1923. the time. He entered medical school at the The Varian brothers and their com- University of the Witwatersrand, Jules Gilbert Moritz, Jr. pany were instrumental in the inven- but his education was interrupted Brother, Husband, Father, Engineer and Racer tion and manufacturing of vacuum from 1944 to 1946 by his military tubes, including the klystron. Varian service in a South African surgical Jules Gilbert Moritz, Jr., passed away trips to Afri- later became a Fortune 500 company. unit serving with the Allied forces peacefully at his home in Gilroy, California, ca, England, He was hired as an engineer, assem- in Egypt and Italy. He received the bler and maintenance man. South African equivalent of a U.S. on May 19, 2012. He was surrounded by his Italy, Mona- In 1950 he married Helen Smith medical degree, an MBBCh, in 1948 loving family. Jules Jr., was born to Jules co, Montreal Rogers, who also worked at Varian. and did his post-graduate training Gilbert and Phyllis Ruth (Baer) Moritz in Canada, and He worked his way up the company, at Johannesburg General Hospital, New York City, New York on June 22, 1941, throughout becoming the manager of the tube the Medical School of London and division and ultimately a vice presi- the Royal Victoria Hospital in Ed- His only sibling, Carol Ellen, was born two the United dent of the tube division. He retired inburgh. years later. States. after 42 years at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife, Zelma Jules Jr. graduated with straight A’s from Jules Jr. His wife, Helen, and brother, Wes, of Palo Alto; daughters, Erica Dorf- Washington High School in Fremont, participated preceded him in death. man of Seattle, Wash., Annie Nieves He is survived by his daughter, of Clovis, Calif., and Carol Dorfman California. He continued his education at regularly at Pamela Hawley of Kelseyville, Ca- of Guilford, Conn.; brother, Stanley Stanford University where he enrolled in the Monterey lif.; his son, Jeff Wihtol of Portland, Dorfman of Los Angeles, Calif.; the mechanical engineering program and Historic Races. He came in second at the Ore.; seven grandchildren, one great and two grandsons. The family sug- graduated in 1964, with his engineering Silver State Classic Challenge, as well as grandson, two nieces, four nephews gests any donations in his memory and numerous cousins. be made to “Médecins Sans Fron- degree. Jules Jr’s. only child, Jules Gilbert winning his class at the Virginia City Hill- tières” (Doctors Without Borders), Moritz, III was born in 1963. After college, climb all in 1988. Additional highlights Ronald Dorfman which can be reached at www.doc- Jules Jr., landed a job at Microform Data include 2006 Wine Country Classic Best Ronald Dorfman, former profes- torswithoutborders.org/donate. Systems. That job began a 40+ year career in show and performance, 2008 Kohler sor of pathology at the Stanford A memorial service for family University School of Medicine, died and friends will be held at Channing designing data storage manufacturing International Challenge at Road America June 15 at Stanford Hospital of heart House in Palo Alto on July 14 from equipment for many companies (including in Wisconsin. He drove multiple Historic failure. He was 89. 3 to 5 p.m. The Stanford Depart- Adelphi, Quantum and Western Digital) in Formula One races at Infineon and Laguna He came to Stanford from Wash- ment of Pathology will be arrang- what would later become Silicon Valley. He Seca. In June of 2010 Jules Jr. participated ington University in St. Louis in ing an additional memorial service 1968. He co-founded and co-direct- in his honor in the fall. retired from Western Digital in 2008. in the Historic Formula One race group, Jules Jr’s. job enabled the family to move as a support race, to the current F-1 Races to Los Altos Hills. It was at this point, that at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, in Montreal Visit he purchased his first Ferrari and joined Canada. This was the final race that Jules the local Ferrari Owners Club more than Jr. would drive. Lasting Memories 30 years ago. He began attending track days Jules Jr. died after courageously battling An online directory of obituaries and remembrances. to feed his urge to race at Laguna Seca & Multiple Myeloma for two years. He is Infineon Raceway. He ultimately joined survived by his wife, Judy Jennings-Moritz, Search obituaries, submit a memorial, share a photo. the CSRG Race Group, HMSA Race Group his son, Jules Moritz III, daughter-in-law, Go to: www.PaloAltoOnline.com/obituaries and the Historic Gran Prix Race Group and Whitney Olsen, his sister, Carol Schiesser, Pacific Region of the Ferrari Owners Club and brother-in-law, Hans Schiesser and raced all over the world. A Memorial Service will be held at The After several failed marriages, Jules Jr. Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 married Judy Jennings-Moritz in 1981. This Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, on July began 31 years of sharing real estate, travel 13, 2012 at 1:00pm. A Reception to follow and racing. They resided on the Peninsula in at the church parish hall. In lieu of flowers, Palo Alto Hills, Woodside & Portola Valley the family has requested that donations Good for Business. Good for You. before moving to Gilroy, California, in 2000. be made in his name to: myeloma.org and Good for the Community. Jules Jr. and Judy traveled extensively with www.pathwayshealth.org PAID OBITUARY

ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕiÊÓ]ÊÓä£ÓÊU Page 13 Editorial City should jump on cellular solution Locating antennas at power substations could be the start of comprehensive policy SpectrumEditorials, letters and opinions he City Council has an opportunity to end the often divi- sive neighborhood fights over installation of small cell phone Residences above labs websites that support online Dutch Professorville streets will have T antennas by simply making space available to install much Editor, auctions. fewer parked cars, and downtown larger and more powerful antennas at a few city-owned utility sub- Regarding the Park Plaza project, The city could (after much pub- garages will have fewer empty stations, and even one on the roof of City Hall. is the City Council of Palo Alto re- licity) conduct a week-long, online spaces. Also, the city will know the The possible solution was outlined to the council by a consultant ally willing to have residential units Dutch auction to sell parking per- market value of its garage parking Monday, who described several plans, including one that would above laboratories? We don’t know mits for several hundred parking spaces. This solution will cost the need only three antennas of up to 280 feet to cover most of the city, what kind of research will take spaces, each permit lasting perhaps city far less than a residential per- although he acknowledged that such a plan might not pass muster place below the residential units, 90 days. If this process works, submit-parking program and it could with residents. but any labs that contain hazardous sequent auctions could be conduct- be in place within a few months. But a “hybrid option” featuring five thin towers of 100-125 feet materials should not be permitted. ed, perhaps varying the number of Robert Herriot could be nestled among equipment at five of the city’s utility sub- We should have learned from the available parking permits to adjust Byron Street stations, and with the addition of a sixth unit on top of City Hall, CPI problem. Also, non-hazardous the likely winning price. Palo Alto could cover most neighborhoods. About 20 smaller “micro” anten- materials can pose a danger when If this solution is implemented, nas would be required to fill in some major gaps in this option. combined. The city needs to have Some neighborhoods will object to even a few of the smaller a chemist check out whatever re- antennas favored by AT&T, but when coupled with the handful search is done which involves lab This week on Town Square of larger towers, we believe this configuration will go a long way work. Town Square is an online discussion forum at www.PaloAltoOnline.com toward helping the city balance the insatiable demand for cellular Also, the air should be tested bandwidth with some residents’ objections to having a wireless in the residential units and in the Posted June 27 at 12:16 a.m. near jobs (that’s the mixed-use transmitter anywhere near their home. R&D space at least once a year by Andrew Boone, a resident part) reduce it even further. Precedent exists for the installation of the larger “macro” towers, and if there are any complaints. of the Crescent Park neighbor- Palo Alto has a severe hous- which are already in place at three local fire stations, including That toxic plume below the project hood: ing shortage that forces most one disguised as a tree. A Planning and Community Environment should always be a concern, despite Good job, Palo Alto City employees to live elsewhere and Department official told the Weekly that “the intent of the ‘macro’ what mitigations are put in place. Council (re: “Harold Hohbach’s commute longer distances. And approach is to allow the city to better dictate the location of tower Natalie Fisher ‘Park Plaza’ project wins ap- placing so many jobs far from facilities and to minimize the need for DAS (micro) and other an- Ellsworth Place proval”). good transit (Stanford Research tenna facilities in other parts of the community.” Palo Alto Higher-density, mixed-use Park, for example) requires most From the city’s perspective, there are significant advantages to developments near transit are to drive to those jobs. creating a network of cellular towers at utility substations, includ- essential to addressing traffic The Park Plaza project is a ing: Improve public transit congestion in Palo Alto. Jobs step in the right direction. Now s A readily available inventory of tower locations on pre-ap- Editor, near transit reduce the need to let’s get more built like that! proved sites Not sure why Steve Eittreim commute by car, and housing s The ability of the city’s fiber optic network to be used by wire- thinks building high-speed rail to less carriers to “backhaul” data between tower locations Los Angeles will reduce the traffic s The ability of substations to provide wireless carriers access to on 101 or for that matter, traffic on WHAT DO YOU THINK? pre-installed power and equipment housings the L.A. freeways. The problem we have is not getting to L.A. but mov- s The flow of revenue that could come to the city under long-term The Palo Alto Weekly encourages comments on our coverage or on ing around the area we live, some- leases of the facilities. issues of local interest. The staff report notes that one obvious advantage of using a few thing that most people do far more substation sites for wireless antennas “would be blending common than traveling to L.A. Europe has aspects of facilities everyone needs and leveraging the common much better local public transport characteristics of both the utility substation and macro cell tow- and more compact cities, which Do you favor allowing cell towers ers.” makes high-speed rails between If the council agrees to embark on the ‘hybrid’ concept in the cities more attractive and finan- on city property? next few weeks, one of the first steps would be to retain a wire- cially more viable. When I do go less communications consultant to evaluate the potential sites and to L.A. I have little problem given ? designs for towers and antennas. The consultant would have to we have frequent flights from the determine what impact a wireless tower would have on each utility various Bay Area airports that end Submit letters to the editor of up to 250 words to [email protected]. substation. Also, the city will have to modify zoning regulations, in various parts of the L.A. basin, Include your name, address and daytime phone number so we can reach you. something that high-speed rail will We reserve the right to edit contributions for length, objectionable content, libel including raising the height limits for public facility zoning from 75 and factual errors known to us. Anonymous letters will generally not be ac- to 125 feet in order to install the towers on each of the designated not do. Still I can always get off the train in L.A., rent a car, and add cepted. substation sites. Submitting a letter to the editor or guest opinion constitutes a granting of Even if the city were to authorize the macro tower network, carri- my car to the L.A. freeways. If we permission to the Palo Alto Weekly and Embarcadero Media to also publish it ers cannot be forced to locate their transmitters on the new system want to get out of our cars the only online, including in our online archives and as a post on Town Square. if they prefer to use the smaller, micro antennas. However, the staff option is to improve local public For more information contact Editor Jocelyn Dong or Online Editor Tyler Hanley report said the city could offer favorable lease rates and a stream- transportation. at [email protected] or 650-326-8210. lined process for approving permits to make it more attractive for Walter Murray multiple carriers to place their equipment on the macro towers. Ross Road This could help meet the city’s goal of centralizing transmitters Palo Alto rather than having each carrier go in a different direction. It is totally appropriate for the city to provide space at its util- Simple parking solution ity substations for cellular transmitters. The city has owned and Editor, operated utilities here for nearly 120 years and more recently has Last Friday’s editorial recom- invested in a successful fiber network ring to connect its utility mended that the city experiment substations and other city facilities and commercial businesses. with pricing of garage parking But telecommunications services have been provided to residents permits to encourage downtown by private companies, which have installed a patchwork of anten- workers to park their cars in a city nas on city light poles and other equipment, as well as on private garage rather than Professorville. property. This plan could be costly, time- A new network of macro antennas could change all that by pro- consuming and possibly inaccu- viding space to multiple carriers in a much more reliable, central- rate. I’d like to suggest a simple ized environment. Such a system would allow the city to select solution that will quickly provide a tower locations and reduce the need for micro installations, which workable parking-permit program. many residents consider ugly and noisy. It is possible that a commu- The key is to use an online Dutch nications company could provide upfront funding for a new hybrid auction, which is a special kind of system and provide the city with some steady rental income, all of auction that allows multiple identi- which, in our opinion, adds up to an appealing proposition. N cal items to be auctioned with all winners paying the lowest of the successful bids. I have found two Page 14ÊUÊÕiÊÓ]ÊÓä£ÓÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V Check out Town Square! 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Guest Opinion Residents have their own perspective on Stanford trails

By James Sweeney To appreciate our position, it is important along Alpine Road in unincorporated San children for walking, jogging, and biking. he decade-long to understand the genesis of the funds. In Mateo County and Portola Valley. The con- The proposal would allow a continuous trail Stanford trails 2000, Santa Clara County granted Stanford tract required Stanford to offer money to from El Camino Real to the S1 trail, and T saga has been University a General Use Permit that con- Portola Valley and to San Mateo County to then on to Arastradero Preserve. Contigu- playing out in coun- trols how Stanford land in unincorporated reconstruct segments of the C1 trail. These ous to the campus and to Palo Alto, such ty boardrooms, city Santa Clara County can be used. The GUP offers were to remain open until December a trail would be regularly used by campus councils, and the allowed Stanford to apply for expansion of 31, 2011. residents, by residents of our neighboring courts. Hopefully, academic buildings and on-campus hous- Portola Valley accepted Stanford’s of- cities, and by others who visit Stanford to it will soon be coming. In turn, the GUP placed more than 100 fer. Recently, Portola Valley rededicated use its recreational facility. We believe that pleted. conditions on Stanford for mitigation of im- a Stanford-funded trail along Alpine Road. such a trail would be consistent with the After Stanford pacts. One condition of the 100 required However, the San Mateo County Supervi- spirit and letter of the Stanford-Santa Clara made $10.3 million Stanford to construct portions of two trails sors rejected improvements along Alpine County contract. available, many par- relatively well-specified in the Santa Clara Road between the Menlo Park border and Others have proposed spending almost all ties have expressed strong views on spend- County Trails Master plan — the S1 trail the Portola Valley border. Therefore, under of the money on a bicycle bridge over Route ing that money. But these funds were pro- and the C1 trail. These trails are contigu- terms of the 2000 GUP contract, Stanford 101 near Shoreline Park and the Dumbar- vided by Stanford University for one explicit ous to the campus and would be regularly paid Santa-Clara County the accumulated ton link of the Bay Trail. These projects contractual purpose related to the General used by campus residents, students, faculty, amount of the offer to San Mateo County, are distant enough from campus that they Use Permit (GUP) the university received and by others who visit the campus for rec- $10.3 million. would not be used frequently for recreation from the county in 2000. Quoting from the reation. The SCRL board believes that Santa Clara by campus residents, even though they contract, the purpose is: only to mitigate Almost immediately, a dispute arose over County must spend the funds in the man- could add to the general recreational avail- impact OS-3 of the Environmental Impact whether those two trails were to be located ner specified by the contract between the ability in Santa Clara County. Thus they Report for the GUP (in other words: the on the periphery or in the interior of Stan- county and Stanford. The contract was very do not satisfy either the spirit or letter of adverse effect on recreational opportunities ford lands. Protagonists did not represent clear: the money was required to mitigate the contract. for existing or new campus residents and fa- Stanford residents. Finally, in 2005, the the impact on campus residents and facility With alternative opportunities, we believe cility users that will be caused by the hous- Santa Clara County Board Supervisors users of GUP-allowed expansion. It was not the funds should be spent on the facility or ing and academic development approved by specified locations of the S1 and C1 trails for funding general recreational availability facilities that provide maximum benefit to the GUP). and signed a contract with Stanford that in unrelated areas of Santa Clara County. the people most affected by the impact of These funds were never meant as a gen- clarified their implementation. Therefore, the $10.3 million must be used the GUP, and that it should not be spent on eral mitigation of GUP impacts; more than The contract specified that Stanford was for recreational opportunities that will di- projects that at most would provide limited 100 specific GUP conditions mitigate other to build the S1 trail across the foothills from rectly serve campus residents and facility or infrequent benefits to those people. specific impacts. As president of the elect- Foothill Expressway to near Interstate 280. users. The originally proposed trails all I hope our neighbors in Santa Clara Coun- ed board of Stanford Residential Leasehold- The Matadero Creek Trail is now open. The would have satisfied that purpose. They ty will understand that we campus residents ers (SCRL), I would like our neighbors to contract also proposed a new trail — the C2 were contiguous to the campus and would feel strongly that the money should be spent understand the issue from the perspective of trail — to connect the Matadero Creek Trail be used by a wide spectrum of the campus only for its intended purpose. ■ campus residents. to the Arastradero Preserve, through Los residents, including many different age James (Jim) Sweeney is board presi- We believe the $10.3 million must be spent Altos Hills. The C2 trail has recently been groups. dent of the Stanford Campus Residential only for those opportunities that campus approved by Los Altos Hills, and we hope SCRL is finishing a proposal for a new Leaseholders. This board, elected by the residents and facility users will reasonably its construction will begin soon. peripheral trail surrounding the academic homeowners on Stanford Campus, serves and frequently use for their recreation. The unresolved issue was the C1 trail, campus that could be used by adults and the Stanford residential community. Streetwise What are your plans for the Fourth of July? Question and interviews by Helen Carefoot. Photographs by Maytal Mark. Asked on Cambridge Avenue in Palo Alto.

Aaron Sorkino Andrea Roucoule Peter Nelson Robert Goodwin Ruth Ramberg Works in technology Pregnant mother Retired writer Builder Retired technical writer El Camino Real, Palo Alto Oxford Street, Palo Alto Laurel Street, Palo Alto South California Avenue, Palo Alto Ponce Drive, Palo Alto “I’m working.” “We’re maybe having a baby.” “I have no idea, yet.” “I’m going to the Green Meadow pa- “No idea. It depends on my rade. We’re also going to the Palo Alto grandchildren.” Chili Cook-off, then, in the evening we’re going take the train and roller- blade around San Francisco to watch the fireworks on the Marina.”

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Palo Alto resident Dan Nitzan has been running the Shoreline Fourth of July fireworks show in Mountain View since its inception in 1984. Here, he holds a sample fireworks mortar, known as an “aerial shell.” Every year, crew with Palo Alto ties mounts patriotic Shoreline spectacle by Jocelyn Dong

or Dan Nitzan’s first professional-fire- For many Americans, Independence Day National sales of display fireworks — duced today. By the Renaissance, Italians works job, he was supposed to remove means relaxation. But for Nitzan and his those used by professionals — illustrate and Germans were enthusiastically manu- F a tarp protecting the final group of crew, the holiday means Department of the trend. In 2002, more than 64 million facturing them. Newly minted Americans fireworks so that sparks wouldn’t acciden- Homeland Security background checks, pounds were sold. Last year, that figure celebrated their first Independence Day in tally land on them and set them off early. sore backs and — hopefully — a job well stood at just 22 million, according to the 1777 with fireworks, several newspapers It was the grand opening of a J. C. Penney done. American Pyrotechnics Association. reported at the time. in Los Banos, Calif. “It’s 18 hours of hard work, 15 to 20 min- “The number of fireworks shows has gone Despite the recent decline, California- “Well, I didn’t pull the tarp far enough utes of ‘Wow,’ then another two hours of down in the past few years,” said Nitzan, based Pyro Spectaculars, which produces away, and when the finale went off, lots hard work,” said Jeff Hoover, a crew mem- whose work included the 75th Anniversary the Shoreline fireworks shows, still organiz- of burning things landed on the tarp and ber. “It’s a labor of love — for us at least.” of the Golden Gate Bridge in May. “Some es upwards of 70 Independence Day events burned a big hole in it,” the Palo Alto resi- Shawn Hoover, Jeff’s wife and also part municipalities were harder hit than others. from Monterey to Santa Rosa, according to dent recently recalled. of the team, readily confesses to exhaustion Jeff Thomas, the company’s Greater Bay The friend who had hired him wasn’t too on July 5. But she still considers the work Area show producer. mad, though. to entertain tens of thousands of spectators ‘It’s 18 hours of hard work, 15 And right now it’s crunch time. “His first show as a licensed operator, he worth it. to 20 minutes of “Wow,” then “This is Christmas for Santa Claus — the shot right through his tarp,” Nitzan said. “I’ve never said, ‘Never again. Forget high-pressure moment,” Thomas said. Many are the potential mishaps when this,’” she said. another two hours of hard The smaller shows cost $15,000 or more fireworks are involved, but fortunately for The Hoovers’ and Nitzan’s commitment work. It’s a labor of love — and require a half-dozen workers; larger Nitzan, what’s gone wrong since that first notwithstanding, professional displays of shows cost between $50,000 and $100,000 show in the early 1980s has been minor: an fireworks have taken a hit over the past for us at least.’ and employ 10 to 15 staff members, he occasional brush fire, the burnt tarp and an decade. Anti-terrorism measures follow- – Jeff Hoover, fireworks crew member said. on-the-ground explosion or two. ing 9/11, escalating insurance costs and the In charge of each show is a licensed op- “It’s been 30 years now of, you know, one tumbling economy have led cities across the “Things are pretty well flat right now. I erator, such as Nitzan. In addition to hiring fun thing after another,” he said, sitting in country to forgo the traditional highlight of think the term is ‘Flat is the new growth,’” staff, the operator is responsible for ensur- his living room. America’s birthday celebration. he said. But, he added optimistically: ing safety, from transporting the fireworks Nitzan these days mounts the Fourth of San Jose eliminated its downtown show “They’ll come back.” to preventing security breaches on the night July fireworks show at Shoreline Amphi- in 2009. Half Moon Bay’s July 4 fireworks It’s unlikely they would ever go away, of the event. Operators coordinate their theater in Mountain View, an event that have been intermittent since 2006. And given their enduring popularity. Fireworks work with various governmental agencies takes two days of set up and weeks of prep- Oakland has canceled its pyrotechnics sev- were invented centuries ago in China, where and private organizations involved in the aration. eral times since 2007. 90 percent of the world’s fireworks are pro- event.

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Dan Nitzan’s crew sets ups the wooden boxes from which the fireworks will launch prior to the 2008 Shoreline show. Nitzan deals with nine groups, from the He listens — over and over — to get the Federal Aviation Administration to the sequence and timing of each explosion just Shoreline Golf Links, where the pyrotech- right. nics are launched. “My family has endured hearing ‘Stars It can get a little tricky. and Stripes (Forever)’ too many times, I’m ofCourtesy Katharine Saunders “If they don’t have their security (mea- afraid,” said Nitzan, who by day is found- sures) together, if they don’t have the fire er and president of a video-transmission safety set up correctly, then I have a safety equipment manufacturer. issue,” Nitzan said. “So, my job is to in- Nitzan maps out the choreography and fluence people who don’t work for me, to assigns a cue number to the launch of each make sure they do what they need to do so shell. everything goes off as planned.” “I’m going to have a study of white shells here. ... I’m going to have rising tails over n some ways, launching fireworks has here,” he said, recounting his planning pro- gotten safer over the years, Thomas cess. From lower right, Sarah Nitzan, Laura Park and others hold cylinders in place while sand I said. Loaded into cylinders known as To make sure the audience doesn’t leave is poured and packed around them. The cylinders, called “guns,” hold the aerial shells. “guns,” the aerial shells, as fireworks are disappointed, Nitzan likes to tease specta- called, used to be set tors by building up the works.” hough the dazzling, arcing displays off by hand using a end of each song — a Nitzan’s favorite firework is called the convey a certain effortlessness, the road flare. If a shell technique he calls his “kamuro.” T work involved in setting them up was defective, an ac- ‘ American audiences have “signature.” “‘Kamuro’ is a Japanese word for a boy’s is anything but. Camaraderie brings the cident could occur. a very short attention span. “I love false finales. haircut. But more importantly, these are Shoreline crew back together every year, Nitzan has one fa- And so we’re doing I love to make the au- slow-dripping shells. ... They hover, and though, the members said. vorite fireworks rule dience think, ‘Well, they glitter, and they take forever,” he said. “It becomes that yearly family thing,” of thumb: “We don’t blockbuster here, make maybe this wasn’t as Manufacturers attach paper stock to the Shawn Hoover said. “Some meet for Christ- put anything above a no mistake about it.’ big as last year,’” he “stars” — the nuggets within the aerial mas; we do the Shoreline fireworks. We are gun that we want to said. “But we’re not shell that are thrown outward when the 100 percent lucky, but don’t kid yourself — keep.” – Dan Nitzan, licensed done yet.” shell explodes and burn as they fall, creat- it’s hard work.” More recently, fire- fireworks operator In other parts of the ing the brilliant streaks of color the audi- Jeff Hoover and Nitzan, both Palo Alto works are set off re- world, audiences are ence sees. The wind carries the kamuro’s High School graduates, have been working motely in one of two ways: using a nail accustomed to different styles of pyrotech- paper-attached-stars, helping them to float. together on fireworks for nearly 30 years. board, wires and electricity from a battery; nics. In Europe, fireworks shows are more (See sidebar on the anatomy of an aerial or by computer. “dainty,” Nitzan said. shell on page 18.) (continued on next page) “It moves us further away from the explo- “They’re a little volley of this and a sions and gives us a lot better opportunity pause and little more of that and a pause,” for timing and design when working with he said. music,” Thomas said of remote ignition. But Americans? They like volume. For the Golden Gate Bridge celebration, “American audiences have a very short which Thomas produced, the sequence of attention span. And so we’re doing block- the fireworks was programmed into a com- buster here, make no mistake about it,” puter, which launched them in synchronic- Nitzan said. ity with the music. The style isn’t so much artistic as, well, The Shoreline show is fired using a nail bombastic. The key to a successful show is board. A person touches a metal stylus to a sending up a lot of shells, he said. metal contact point, relaying via wire the When the finale comes, it’s one thing af- electric signal that ignites the firework’s ter another. fuse. The board is set some 135 feet away “When you’re ready to do the grand fina- from the shells. le, you don’t want the audience to mistake Occasionally, the signals will fail, despite it for the end. This is your cue to get in your

the checking and re-checking of wires prior car and go home, right? So we just let all ofCourtesy Katharine Saunders to the show. But with hundreds of shells hell break loose out there,” he said. filling the sky during the 20 minutes, the But shows do also include surprises of a audience rarely, if ever, notices, the orga- less-apocalyptic nature. nizers said. Over the years, the biggest trend in fire- Of course, Nitzan notices. He designs the works has been the invention of shells that display each year and knows the type and burst into particular shapes: cubes, Saturns, timing of every firework. Choreographing hearts, bow ties. the show starts weeks in advance, after the The smiley face was an instant hit. San Francisco Symphony sends him an “It’s a crowd pleaser. You try to pick the MP3 of the songs that will be played. Usu- right moments” in the music to launch it, Andrew Nizamian, left, and Dan Nitzan sort aerial shells by design and size prior to ally, there are three pieces. Thomas said. “That element of surprise loading them into the guns on July 4, 2009.

ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕiÊÓ]ÊÓä£ÓÊU Page 17 Cover Story The anatomy of fireworks Aerial shell Q&A with Dan Nitzan Gunpowder, metal salts produce the displays What’s the most unusual fireworks job you’ve done? that make audiences go ‘Wow’ Scatterings at sea. We do human remains. Go figure. We put the human remains in the gun with the fireworks hey have names like “dahl- Jawbreakers. and send them up. ia,” “peony” and “chrysan- “You have one color of candy, and What makes a good fireworks show? themum,” but as everyone that’s surrounding another color of T If you want a really good show, it comes mainly down knows, professional-grade fire- candy. Same idea,” he said. “So you works are anything but genteel. have red material composition, and to raw product. Those sparkling, glittering dis- they put blue composition around Where do you keep the fireworks? plays that audiences “ooh” and that. When the star bursts, each star We store our product in a place that you will never find, “ahh” over are composed of gun- is blue and slowly as it burns down in the middle of nowhere. That’s a good thing to not know powder and metal salts. Called to the core, it becomes red.” about. “aerial shells,” they are typically To make the fireworks that ex- spherical, with diameters ranging plode into shapes such as Saturns, What’s on the Homeland Security form? from 2 inches to 10 inches, accord- smiley faces and hearts, the stars All of my crew members have to fill out something for ing to Dan Nitzan, a Palo Alto li- are laid out in the shells in exactly the Department of Homeland Security. Of all of these censed fireworks operator. those shapes. questions, my personal favorite is: “Are you a fugitive They’re made of papier-mâché “That cube shell actually has from justice?” and fired out of pipes, also called stars lined up in a cube orientation Worst fireworks mishap you’ve experienced? “guns.” inside the shell, and the rest of the It was a very long time ago. A shell blew up in the bot- Each shell undergoes two explo- material is inert — rice hulls, typi- tom of a gun, scattering neighboring guns all over place sions. The first bag of gunpowder cally,” Nitzan said. “The simplest 1 Fuse Lit by an electrical charge and blowing up the road flare the person firing was using. is attached to the exterior of the example might be a ring shell, So we quickly reassembled the equipment and continued shell and, when ignited, provides where the northern and southern 2 Lift charge on with the show, once we got everything back into posi- the liftoff. The explosion also lights hemisphere of the shell are inert tion. Extra adventure! a delay fuse leading to the center material, and the equator is live Gunpowder explodes, of the shell, where a second bag of stars.” launching shell and lighting Where’s the best place to watch a fireworks show powder sits. That gunpowder bursts In addition to fireworks of vary- delay fuse from? the shell 3 to 5 seconds later, when ing shapes, the industry has seen Many people like to go up into the hills to watch all the it’s 300 feet to 1,200 feet in the the advent of “cake” fireworks. Ba- 3 Delay fuse fireworks shows in the Bay Area. Sorry, guys — wrong. air. sically a fireworks show in a box, Burns as shell shoots skyward The best place to watch the fireworks is directly under- The falling colors that the audi- they contain a hundred small card- and ignites bursting charge neath them. They’re going from horizon to horizon. You ence sees are burning “stars” — board tubes, preloaded with shells, after 3 to 5 seconds can hear the lift charge, smell the powder. ... It’s right dense nuggets of metal salts mixed Nitzan said. there. with fuel, packed into the shell. The shower of pyrotechnics 4 Bursting charge Gunpowder explodes, igniting Advice for seeing the Shoreline fireworks on June 30 The metals each burn a different spouting from the deck of the (Celebrate America) or July 4? color, Nitzan said. Strontium, for Golden Gate Bridge for its 75th the surrounding “stars” and example, glows red, the color of a anniversary in May were cake shattering the papier-mâché Parking is always difficult for liability reasons. The lo- road flare. products. shell cal businesses don’t like to have the public in their parking Sometimes, fireworks change “You light one end, and it has a lots. Some people tend to bring their own fireworks — a colors midair: The initial burst of delay fuse that lights them one at a 5 Stars really bad idea. ... That’s why the golf course is such a blue turns red as the stars travel time,” he said. “You can get some Pellets made of metal salts good place to watch from. People bring their lawn chairs and picnic blankets and food. ... I can’t make enough rec- outward. Nitzan likens the struc- very nice effects.” N and a fuel burn, creating ture of those stars to the candy —Jocelyn Dong vibrant colors as they fall ommendations to come in via bicycle. Do not drive in. N

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It all started when Nitzan recruited Hoover for a July 4 show at the Tanforan Shopping Center in San Bruno. “I was able-bodied and over 18. He said, ‘Come on, let’s go.’ So I got in a car with him, and we drove off,” Hoover said. Little did Hoover know that Nitzan was not planning to do the show with him. “He said, ‘Here’s your crew; go do it.’” These days, Hoover is Nitzan’s most reg- ofCourtesy Katharine Saunders ular staff member, working three or four shows a year with him. Hoover could have ofCourtesy Katharine Saunders obtained his operator’s license, but then he’d be in charge of his own shows, without Nitzan. “Fact of the matter is ... I want to go work with my buddy,” said Hoover, who praises Nitzan’s attention to safety and detail. Together, they’ve mounted the Shoreline Jeff Hoover and Dan Nitzan check elec- show since its inception in 1984. Every trical continuity on the nail board, which July 3, the crew trucks in the materials to is connected by wires to the aerial shells Aerial shells of varying sizes await wiring before they’re placed inside guns on the Shoreline Golf Links, first setting up rows about 135 feet away, on July 4, 2009. Shoreline Golf Links on July 4, 2008. of 8-foot-long wooden boxes that hold the guns. up, Shawn Hoover said — holding the guns they’re fired. golf course: “175! 176!” “So the day before the fireworks show, firmly in place and at the right angle as As showtime approaches, the wires are Shawn Hoover makes sure to she gets to we’re out there, placing guns, putting plastic hundreds of pounds of sand are poured and checked and rechecked. With all the parts do some of the firing, touching the stylus to cover over them, and then dumping sand packed around them. The initial set-up can in place, the crew takes a break for its own the nail board and hearing the “fwoop” as in on top of them,” Nitzan said. “Sand is a take up to eight hours. barbecue and to wait for sunset. the shell takes off skyward. wonderful material because it’s so heavy, There aren’t any explosives on the field Finally, the symphony concert starts, and “If I’ve worked that hard to wire the and it absorbs the concussions associated until the day of the show. After the shells soon, it’s fireworks time. From the amphi- show, I shoot the ones I’ve wired,” she said. with these guns. ... You want something are sorted by type, each is placed in its des- theater’s backstage, the tech director calls “That’s full circle.” very massive around the guns so you can ignated gun and wired so it’s connected to out cue numbers via radio transmission It’s a magical moment for all, they say. absorb any problems that occur.” the nail board. The guns are capped with for each firework launch. His voice booms That’s the “dirty and grimy” part of set aluminum foil to protect the shells until from loudspeakers set up on the darkened (continued on next page)

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(continued from previous page) things go up in the air, feeling the explosions. “When it goes perfectly, the shells go up and hit “As a mom, it’s nice to get out and do something their mark. There’s a sense of a job well done — incredibly interesting and entertaining,” she said. not just for you, but it’s a public job well done. ... “It’s exciting. The shells are beautiful. And every Other people got to enjoy it.” Inspirations show seems like it’s the best one.” Thomas said the audiences’ joy motivates him as is a resource for ongoing religious services Being right under the bursting fireworks car- he produces the dozens of shows every year. and special events. To inquire about or to reserve space in ries with it a power that can’t be beat, Jeff Hoover “The magic feeling that everybody has — it’s Inspirations, please contact Blanca Yoc said. incredible,” he said. at 223-6596 or email [email protected] “There’s an interesting blend of calm and excitement,” he said. “You’re watching these soaring (continued on page 21)

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Author so the kid Gifford; Scholastic; Schuster; ages 10 and “Fenway Fever” by John H. readings scheduled for takes care ages 9-13; $16 up; $17 Ritter; Philomel/Penguin; ages July will be relocated or of Grand- Kids will discover Entering Caddy’s world 10-14; $17 postponed if possible, pa. “When much to study in this is like watching a wacky The best sports novels don’t re- otherwise the store might it’s sunny, fascinating digest of how things British sitcom starring a family of quire an intimate knowledge of open its doors briefly for sunscreen work, an illustrated, fact-filled tome eccentric artists who do the goofi- the specific sport, because they’re specific events, the website up — es- that explains the history, technology est things in the most matter-of-fact really about life. In fact, “Fenway said. Meanwhile, the store pecially Fever” could confuse young people will continue to sell books the top of especially knowledgeable about the online. Transition team his head.” 2012 Red leader Praveen Madan, a Ha! And Sox, as this partner of Booksmith in San on a walk, Let’s read is a fiction- Francisco and Berkeley Arts “If there’s al team, led and Letters, announced a puddle or a sprinkler, show him by eccen- a fundraising campaign what to do,” with an illustration of tric pitcher in May that aimed to raise Grandpa and the little guy happily Billee Or- $1 million by the end of jumping into water. aloud this bitt, sup- summer. So far donors have “How to Babysit a Grandpa” is posedly contributed $650,000. The sure to be a hit with multiple gen- playing long-term goal is to create erations. for Boston a for-profit, community- summer! during Fen- owned bookstore alongside way Park’s a nonprofit organization that 100th an- offers an expanded slate of Family summer reading for ages 4 to 94 niversary author events, workshops, year. Billee’s No. 1 fan is 12-year- and other resources. With by Debbie Duncan old “Stats” Pagano, a small-statured that in mind, the transition statistical genius who lives for his team set about eliminating beloved Sox. Stats’ family runs a about $1 million in old debt and workings behind smartphones, way. In this prequel to five award- hot dog stand outside the park, but and streamlining operations computers, robots, camcorders, en- winning books about the Casson Pops is in danger of having to sell so that the bookstore is gines and motors, cars, airplanes, family, we meet Caddy’s three the business to pay old medical already making a small profit, space exploration, sports best friends, who bills. Billee is also in trouble. Has according to Madan. shoes, roller coasters, 3-D, are just as crazy the Curse, the legendary bad energy, “Happy Like Soccer” by Mari- clean energy generation and as Caddy’s par- returned to Fenway? Can Stats and MEET THE AUTHORS beth Boelts, illustrated by Lauren more. ents and siblings, Billee’s summer solstice mission re- ... Upcoming authors Castillo; Candlewick; ages 4-8; “Discover More: How and as lovable. store balance to the park? at Books Inc. at Town & $16 Today’s Technology Really Yet they are also The friendship between Stats and Country Village in Palo Alto City girl Sierra is thrilled to be Works” also includes a glos- typical 12-year- Billee, two characters “who are only include Deborah Harkness, chosen for a suburban soccer team sary and a digital companion olds: There’s Ali- just sort of normal and also sort of “Shadow of Night” (July 11, that plays on “fields with no holes, book. son, who radiates weird,” is fanciful and touching. 7 p.m., $25 ticket includes and real goals, not two garbage cans negativity; Ruby, Pops’ relationship with his sons, copy of book); and Emily shoved together.” But she’s also sad “The Moon Over High book smart and Stats and 15-year-old shortstop Jeanne Miller, “Brand that her auntie cannot get away from Street” by Natalie Babbitt; tech savvy; Beth, phenom Mark, is completely real- New Human Being” (July her restaurant job to watch Sierra’s Scholastic; ages 8-12; $16 who’s unhappy istic. And the ending of “Fenway 17, 7 p.m., at the Palo Alto Saturday games. “Every girl has Though the reader doesn’t with her body and Fever” will warm even a Yankee Library Downtown branch, someone there but me.” learn until page 93 that this tries to do some- fan’s heart. N 270 Forest Ave., Palo Alto). Any kid who plays on a sports charming book is set in 1965, it’s thing about it; and Caddy, “the Debbie Duncan of Stanford is And at Books, Inc., at 301 team will recognize Sierra and root clear from the outset that the char- bravest of the brave.” They build a the author of an award-winning Castro St., Mountain View: for her to win on and off the soccer acters are not living in a cell phone/ hangout in a stable to deal with the eBook, “Caller Number Nine.” Susan Stone Belton, “Real field. Her story is illustrated by ink computer/organized-activities- changes that inevitably come from She has reviewed children’s Parents, Real Kids, Real and watercolor paintings for-kids world. The being 12. Good thing, especially books for the Weekly since 1997. Talk” (June 30, 1 p.m.) and that jump off the page. women’s movement when Caddy is called upon to make Her complete reviews are at Maria Duenas, “The Time in also hasn’t hit Mid- the rescue of her life. www.debbieduncan.com. Between” (July 19, 7 p.m.). “Our School Garden” ville yet, or at least Information: www.booksinc. by Rick Swann, illus- had any effect on the “Wonder” by R.J. Oakacui; net. trated by Christy Hale; town’s millionaire. Mr. Knopf; ages 8-12; $16 Readers to Eaters; ages Boulderwall, facing a This is one of those books for the 4-12; $18 future without a male ages — all ages, an instant classic. Items for Book Talk Palo Alto writer and heir to his factory and If you’ve heard about “Wonder,” may be sent to Associate artist Christy Hale pro- fortune, latches onto a you may already know it’s a novel Editor Carol Blitzer, Palo vides vibrant mixed-me- young Midville visi- about a 10-year-old boy with severe Alto Weekly, P.O Box dia illustrations for this tor, Joe, whose parents facial deformities. As Augie admits 1610, Palo Alto, CA 93202 inspirational book show- have died but who is on the first page: “... ordinary kids or emailed to cblitzer@ ing the many benefits of quite content with the don’t make other ordinary kids run paweekly.com by the last a school garden. There is care given to him by away screaming in playgrounds.” Friday of the month. so much here: science, poetry, his- Gran and Aunt Myra. Joe has no in- Yet the story of this funny, smart, tory, math, English ... plus riddles terest in being adopted by Mr. Boul- sensitive boy’s year in fifth grade

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of the City of Palo Alto Chronicling a city Architectural Review Board (ARB) Matt Bowling’s collection of essays on Palo Alto richly depicts 9 A.M., Thursday, July 12, 2012 Downtown Library, Community Room, 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA. Go growth, tensions, celebrations to the Development Center at 285 Hamilton Avenue to review by Jocelyn Dong ﬁled documents; contact Diana Tamale for information regarding business hours at 650.329.2144.

“Palo Alto Remembered: Stories 264 Lytton Avenue [12PLN-00252]: Request by Palo Alto from a city’s past,” by Matt Bowling; Public Works Engineering for Architectural Review of landscape Palo Alto Historical Association, 205 improvements and new amenities for an existing park, Cogswell pp.; $25 Plaza. Zone: PF. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the any are the annals of life in Palo provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Alto. One of the first compre- CEQA Guidelines Section 15304. M hensive histories, published in 1939 when the city was just 45 years 50 El Camino Real [12PLN-00186]: Request by Huiwen Hsiao old, was written by Dallas Wood, for- on behalf of The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior mer editor of the Palo Alto Times. University for preliminary Architectural Review of a new 70 room, Since then, an illustrated, limited three story, 51,167 square foot building on a vacant site adjacent edition and several centennial pub- to the Ronald McDonald House to expand the program. Zone lications have further examined the District: CC(L). Environmental Assessment: Preliminary Reviews explorers’ settlement turned Silicon are not considered a project under the California Environmental Valley hub, including Ward Win- Quality Act (CEQA). slow’s authoritative 1994 “Palo Alto: A centennial history.” This summer, historian and for- 278 University Avenue [12PLN-00155]: Request by The mer second-grade teacher Matt Hayes Group, on behalf of 278 University Investors, LLC, for minor Bowling’s “Palo Alto Remembered: Architectural Review of alternative public sidewalk materials in front Stories from a city’s past” joins the of the new building. Zone District: CD-C(GF)(P). Environmental collection. But as the subtitle suggests, rather Assessment: Exempt from the provisions of the California than a chronological survey of the town’s growth, uncomfortably echoed the An- Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Bowling’s book highlights some of the city’s most tebellum South. He notes in a chapter about the interesting people, places and turning points. internment of Palo Alto’s Japanese-American Amy French As local historian Steve Staiger writes in the residents that in June 1942 — 70 years ago this Manager of Current Planning book’s foreword: “It is a collection of tasty treats month — “not a single Japanese American was rather than a full-course meal.” left in Palo Alto. In 43 detailed vignettes, originally published as “Few Palo Altans protested or seriously ques- columns in the Palo Alto Daily News, Bowling tioned the orders of their government. The Times covers events ranging from the international to called the policy the ‘lesser of two evils,’” he the distinctly down home. He revisits the Beat- writes. les’ overnight stay at the Cabana Hotel (now the Bowling also recalls that the Palo Alto Chamber NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING Crowne Plaza Cabana), the birth in 1951 of the of Commerce in 1920 “passed a resolution calling of the Palo Alto Stanford Industrial Park (now the Stanford Re- for a ‘segregated district for the Oriental and col- Planning & Transportation Commission search Park) and the fight over the Winter Club ored people of the city.’” Although the plan never (now the Winter Lodge). came to fruition, mid-century housing develop- The chapters are grouped into five sections: ments included clauses prohibiting people who Landmarks, Long Ago, Changing Times, Con- were not “wholly of white Caucasian race” from Please be advised the Planning and Transportation Commission flicts and Citizens. occupying homes — unless they were servants of (P&TC) shall conduct a public meeting at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, Each essay is richly supplemented by histori- the households, he writes. July 11, 2012 in the Council Chambers, Ground Floor, Civic Cen- cal photographs from archives of the Palo Alto Perhaps one of the most refreshing aspects of ter, Palo Alto, California. Any interested persons may appear and Historical Association, which published the book, Bowling’s storytelling is the care he takes to place be heard on these items. as well as from copyright-free sources, Bowling local events in a broader context. He begins his himself and others. chapter on life during World War II by discussing Staff reports for agendized items are available via the City’s main Original newspaper articles and leaflets give how citizens throughout the U.S. rallied to support website at www.cityofpaloalto.org and also at the Planning Division readers a flavor of the time. A 1950 flier for the the war effort. And in writing about the University Front Desk, 5th Floor, City Hall, after 2:00 PM on the Friday preced- ing the meeting date. Copies will be made available at the Develop- Palo Alto Drive-In Theatre shows a Clark Gable Avenue train station, he recaps trends in national ment Center should City Hall be closed on the 9/80 Friday. flick paired in a double feature with “The Boy transportation to explain the decline of rail travel with the Green Hair.” Readers looking at a copy at the time. of a letter by Police Chief Jim Zurcher, written in Staiger, again in his foreword, credits Bowling NEW BUSINESS. 1972, will note that Zurcher humorously refers to with his attention to the big picture: “All too often Public Hearing: himself, in the language of student protesters, as local history writers fail to make the association “Super-Pig.” between the lives of the people in their community 1. California Avenue – Transit Hub Corridor Streetscape Throughout, Bowling writes about the city to what was happening on the larger stage of state, Improvements Project: Recommendation Regarding the with affection. In one story, he dwells on the in- national or international events. California Avenue Transit Hub Corridor Streetscape Project nocent patriotism that characterized Palo Altans’ “Matt and his stories present some of those including design status, location of proposed sidewalk widening attitudes around the turn of the 20th century. It links.” opportunities, and plaza design. could be seen in the citywide Independence Day For those who have a glancing familiarity with party, which started at dawn with the singing of Palo Alto’s history — but lack intimate knowledge Questions. For any questions regarding the above items, please the national anthem and continued through till 1 of the factors at play in the contentious 1979 clo- contact the Planning Department at (650) 329-2441. The ﬁles relat- a.m., with greased-pig chases, a mile-long parade, sure of Cubberley High School, for example, or ing to these items are available for inspection weekdays between the fireworks and contests such as “Homeliest Woman the origins of the Bol Park donkeys — “Palo Alto hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This public meeting is televised live on the Grounds.” Remembered” will serve as an enjoyable primer. on Government Access Channel 26. In another essay, he remembers the stretch of El Bowling brings to life the many passions that have Camino Real in south Palo Alto that was known stirred the city and its residents over the past 118 ADA. The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against individuals from the 1950s through the 1970s as “Restaurant years and, in doing so, even explains the origins with disabilities. To request accommodations to access City facilities, Row.” There, diners enjoyed international cuisine of undercurrents that still influence life in Palo services or programs, to participate at public meetings, or to learn more about the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabili- at Rick’s Swiss Chalet, Ming’s (Chinese), Rudol- Alto today. N ties Act of 1990 (ADA), please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at pho’s (Italian) and Villa Lafayette (French). “Palo Alto Remembered” is available at 650.329.2550 (voice) or by e-mailing [email protected]. Despite Bowling’s fondness for Palo Alto, he Books, Inc.; Bell’s Books; Kepler’s; and Vil- doesn’t gloss over the tensions and shame in Palo lage Stationers in Palo Alto. *** Alto’s past. He writes about the origins of Dinah’s Editor Jocelyn Dong can be emailed at jdong@ Shack, whose “Mammy” logo and black waitstaff paweekly.com. Curtis Williams, Director of Planning and Community Environment

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HITS hen your music is part jazz, part cabaret and part Broad- way, and you get booked to W play a Jewish community center, how do you choose a program theme? For singer Wesla Whitfield and pianist Michael Greensill, the choice was obvious: the Russian Jewish influenc- es on the Great American Songbook. The only problem, Whitfield said cheerfully, is that “we have way too Musical much material.” Indeed. Last century, writers from couple Russian Jewish families played a piv- otal role in shaping American pop mu- explores sic. Irving Berlin, to name one, comes up twice on NPR’s top-100 list of the most significant American music of the many the 20th century (“Alexander’s Rag- time Band” and “White Christmas”). iconic He also made the number-five spot on the American Film Institute’s top 100 movie songs of all time (“White American Christmas” again). And Berlin’s cohorts were numer- songs ous: George and Ira Gershwin, Rich- ard Rodgers and Leonard Bernstein, that came to name a few. For their concert in Palo Alto on July 15, Whitfield and Greensill are from the going through their cornucopia of songs by these composers and lyri- Russian cists. As of last week they still hadn’t narrowed down their list of songs to a manageable program. Jewish Whitfield and Greensill, longtime San Francisco performers (and community spouses) who recently moved to Napa County, have been researching the roots of these icons. “I was curious what they were lis- tening to. What sort of music did they hear from their parents and grandparents in Russia that translated into what became popular song over here?” Greensill said. He imagines the composers heard a mix of Jewish cantorial singing, with its many minor keys; and classical music including works by Tschaik- ovsky. “It’s a very melodic era of classical music,” Greensill said. “When

Bay Area singer Wesla Whitfield.

Page 24ÊUÊÕiÊÓ]ÊÓä£ÓÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V Whitfield agrees the partnership isn’t bad. “The first 30 years COMMUNITY MEETING have been OK,” she said, laugh- ing. Review the proposed landscape renovations for Whitfield, who was left para- lyzed from the waist down by a Eleanor Pardee Park 1977 random shooting, performs sometimes from her wheelchair Tuesday July 10, 2012, 6:30 PM and sometimes from a stool to which her husband matter-of- Lucie Stern Center Community Room factly carries her. The wheelchair 1305 Middleﬁeld Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 doesn’t get mentioned much in reviews anymore. In her many posi- The City of Palo Alto seeks tive write-ups, critics seem more the community’s input on this proposed interested in her skilled interpre- landscape renovation project. tations of the songs she loves. In a review of a 2009 concert, San Francisco Chronicle writer Email [email protected] David Wiegand praised “the for more information. Whitfield magic”: precise phras- Meeting hosted by ing; a clear, lovely voice; and the City of Palo Alto Public Works, (650) 617-3183 artist’s understanding that “good singing is also good storytelling.” PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL Visitors to Whitfield’s website, weslawhitfield.com, can see for CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE themselves by watching a 2011 BROADCAST LIVE ON KZSU, FM 90.1 video of her take on the Alan CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 26 ********************************** Block-Donn Hecht tune “Walkin’ THIS IS A SUMMARY OF COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS. After Midnight.” Whitfield’s ver- THE AGENDA WITH COMPLETE TITLES INCLUDING LEGAL sion of the song made famous by DOCUMENTATION CAN BE VIEWED AT THE BELOW WEBPAGE: Patsy Cline is wistful yet know- http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/knowzone/agendas/council.asp ing. She is always in control of her instrument, singing with a SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY confidence that needs no orna- 1. Selection of Candidates to serve on the Architectural Review Board for mentation. two full terms and one unexpired term ending on September 30, 2015 During an interview with 2. Selection of Candidates to serve on the Planning and Transportation the Weekly, Whitfield’s gentle Commission for two terms ending on July 31, 2016 and one unexpired speaking voice lights up when term ending on July 31, 2013 she’s asked how she approaches 3. Selection of Candidates to serve on the Utilities Advisory Commission new songs. for three terms ending on June 30, 2015 “I look at the printed music CONSENT CALENDAR and see what the composer had in mind. From that I get clues of 4. Approval of Change Order Fifteen in the Amount of $278,710 to Flintco Construction for the Mitchell Park Library and Community Center how it really should be phrased,” Project she said. “I look at where he put his punctuation and try to figure ACTION ITEMS out what he wanted to be say- 5. Public Hearing: Discussion and Direction Regarding city Policy for the ing.” Use of Utility Substaion Sites, City Hall and Other City Property for Above all, Whitfield makes Siting Wireless Communications Facilities (continued from 6/25/12) Married musicians Michael Greensill and Wesla Whitfield blend his her choices in interpreting a (Public Hearing portion closed) “swinging sensibility” with her classical training, he says. song with great care and respect 6. Approval of a Resolution in Support of the Santa Clara Valley Water for the original intent. “There’s District’s Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Plan (Plan) you think of all the themes of jazz, and has sung with the San always more than one way to in- and Placement of the Plan on the November 2012 Ballot ‘The Nutcracker,’ they’re almost Francisco Symphony and on “A terpret that semicolon. The most 7. Acceptance of the Long Range Facilities Plan for the RWQCP and like popular songs.” Prairie Home Companion.” important thing you can do is Direction to Staff to Initiate a Biosolids Facility Plan Whitfield said many of the “We like to think of her as a think about it.” N 8. Energy/Compost Facility Action Plan Presentation; Approval of composers began writing songs song stylist,” Greensill says. Amendment No.2 to Contract C11136602 with Alternative Resources, to make a living. Berlin, for ex- Greensill likens his partnership What: Wesla Whitfield and Mike Inc. in the Amount of $290,224 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $517,582 for Assistance in Energy/Compost Facility Action Plan ample, worked at a restaurant. with Whitfield to the marriage of Greensill perform the concert “From Implementation When he saw that a song about jazz and American popular song. Shtetl to Broadway: The Russian another restaurant was popular, “It’s jazz that’s kept those songs Jewish Influence on the Great 9. Colleagues Memo- (ATTY) he decided to pen one about his alive,” he says. A Cole Porter American Songbook.” own workplace, Whitfield said. song, for instance, may now be Where: Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS “He was a great marketing guy less known for the Broadway Oshman Family Jewish Community The Finance Committee meeting will be held on July 3, 2012 at 6:00 PM to and remained so all his life.” show it was originally written Center, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto Another common thread that for, and more famed for the way discuss: 1) Review of 3rd Quarter Financial Results, and 2) Cost of Services When: Sunday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m. Study, Scope of Work, and Methodologies. runs through the standards from Ella Fitzgerald later sang it. Cost: Advance tickets are $30 gen- the Great American Songbook is Meanwhile, Greensill says eral, $25 for JCC members and $23 their versatility, Greensill said. Whitfield has given him more for residents of the center’s Moldaw “These songs are incredibly mal- appreciation for the lyrics and Family Residence. Tickets at the leable. You can do them slow, fast, stories behind songs, while he’s door are $35. Latin; stretch them out, scrunch brought her “a swinging sensibil- Info: Go to paloaltojcc.org. them up. You can do anything to ity.” make them your own.” For decades, Whitfield and Greensill have been putting their A&E DIGEST own stamp on the songs they love PALO ALTAN IN SORKIN’S ‘NEWSROOM’ Palo Alto native Amin El Ga- together. They met in the early mal, an actor and student, is scheduled to appear in the third episode of ‘80s when Whitfield, who had television writer Aaron Sorkin’s latest project, “The Newsroom,” which pre- The online t.BLFQVSDIBTFT been singing in San Francisco miered June 24 on HBO. Sorkin, the writer behind “The Social Network” t8SJUFBOESFBESFWJFXT since 1968, was seeking a new and “The West Wing,” cast El Gamal after a direct audition. El Gamal will guide to pianist. “I became her arranger play the episode’s title character, “Amen,” an Egyptian reporter in the midst t'JOEEFBMTBOEDPVQPOT and piano player,” Greensill said. of the 2011 Egyptian revolution. This was an event that hit close to home Palo Alto t#VZHJGUDFSUJöDBUFT “One thing led to another.” for him in real life. “As an Egyptian-American, (I felt that) the revolution had Greensill is a seasoned jazz a profound effect on my family and me,” El Gamal said in a press release. businesses t%JTDPWFSMPDBMCVTJOFTTFT musician who has taught at the “I felt a responsibility to properly represent the incredible people who final- Stanford Jazz Workshop and ly got a voice during those 18 days in Tahrir Square.” El Gamal, who began Good for Business. Good for You. performs regularly with his trio. his acting career locally in Palo Alto High School’s Haymarket Theatre and Whitfield’s niche is harder to pin the Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, said he hopes his performance will em- Good for the Community. down, which is how she likes it. power other young Egyptian-Americans and help those who struggle with She’s a classically trained so- their identity as he did. The episode is scheduled to air July 22. prano equally comfortable with Visit ShopPaloAlto.com today movie songs, show tunes and ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕiÊÓ]ÊÓä£ÓÊU Page 25 Arts & Entertainment Community celebrations Fourth of July festivities kindle the neighborhood spirit with fireworks, chili, parades and music by Maytal Mark

hat does a chili cook-off Firefighters Association. have to do with social The city’s popular parade, now W change? Ask some of the in its 74th year, starts at 10 a.m. chefs at Palo Alto’s Mitchell Park with decorative floats traveling the this Fourth of July. 1.25-mile route. The course starts Besides attracting people who just on Marshall Street at the corner of love to cook, the annual Summer Winslow Street and ends near Alden Festival & Chili Cook-off has also Street. This year’s theme is “A Sa- drawn teams from local non-profits lute to Agriculture,” offering a look looking to get the word out. into Redwood City’s history. One group taking part this year Meanwhile, the 26th annual In- is Project Safety Net, which was dependence Day Festival goes from founded in 2009 to implement a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on and around community mental-health plan for Broadway downtown. The festival Palo Alto youth in response to a lo- will include arts and crafts booths; cal cluster of teen suicides. Students food and drinks for sale to benefit will be on the “Asset Builders Chili” non-profit organizations; and a kids’ team along with adults, promoting area with a jump house, clowns, face the concepts of positive adult role painting and magician Phil Acker- models and youth participation in ley. For more, go to parade.org or the community. call 650-365-1825. “The cook-off is a great tradition, Also in Redwood City is the An- and this team that represents so nual Parade Run, a 5K event that many parts of the community is an benefits the Redwood City Educa- embodiment of the spirit of Project tion Foundation. The run starts at Safety Net and the spirit of the cook- 8:45 a.m. at Brewster Avenue and Multimedia off,” said Terry Godfrey, the team’s Arguello Street. Information is at head cook. paraderun.org. The annual cook-off, now in its For history buffs, the San Ma- Advertising Sales Representative 31st year, has become a widely at- teo County History Museum at tended local event. Eighteen teams 2200 Broadway will host “An Old- Embarcadero Media is a multimedia company with websites, email news digests are expected to compete this year Fashioned Fourth.” From 10 a.m. (Express) and community newspapers on the Peninsula, in the East Bay and in Marin. for awards for best booth, best spirit to 4 p.m. visitors can hand-churn and, of course, best chili in three ice cream and make crafts from We are the leader in community news and local advertising solutions in the markets we divisions. At least five new teams the 1880s including whirligigs and serve. More residents in our communities turn to our websites, email news digests and will face off against groups of re- parachutes. The event costs $2.50 print media as the primary choice for local news and information. turning chefs, said Minka van der for adults and $1.50 for seniors and Zwaag, city supervisor of recreation students. Go to historysmc.org or We are looking for an aggressive, sophisticated Outside Sales Representative for a prime programs. call 650-299-0104. display ad sales territory on the Peninsula. Experience in online, social media, search The event runs from noon to 5 In addition, a classic car show marketing, and print media sales is a plus. Familiarity with the advertising industry and p.m. on July 4 at Mitchell Park, 600 will be in Courthouse Square from selling solutions to local and regional businesses is required. E. Meadow Drive. There will also 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 650-368-8212. be disco, funk, soul and Latin music In Menlo Park, organizers of the We offer salary, commission, bonus plan, health benefi ts, paid time off and an environment by the band The Hitmen; line danc- annual Fourth parade invite kids where success and achievement is rewarded. ing with Hedy McAdams; food ven- with decorated bikes, wagons and dors; and face-painting and other floats to march down Santa Cruz Most importantly, the successful candidate must have a drive to be a top performer and kids’ activities. The Palo Alto Fire Avenue to Burgess Park (701 Lau- enjoy working with clients who are looking to our company to provide them with cost Department will display a fire truck. rel St.), where there will be music, The annual Chili Chase run will not games and food. Admission is free effective and effi cient advertising solutions. Consultative selling approaches are key to take place this year. and the parade will begin at 11:45 success in this position. In an attempt to make the event a.m. More information is at tinyurl. more eco-friendly, no single-use com/cvq392b. If you have the passion to achieve great success in your career and believe you can water bottles will be sold. Com- For those interested in the fine contribute signifi cantly to our leadership position in the market, please send your memorative stainless-steel water arts, the San Francisco Symphony resume and a brief summary as to why you believe you are the right candidate for this bottles will be for sale. will play at Mountain View’s Shore- outstanding opportunity. Admission is free, with a small line Amphitheatre at 8 p.m. Con- fee for chili-tasting kits. Tasting ductor Randall Craig Fleischer will Qualifi ed candidates will be contacted for an interview. starts at 1:30 p.m. For more infor- lead a program including works by Please submit your resume and cover letter to: mation, go to tinyurl.com/pcgqja or John Williams and Freddie Mercury call 650-329-2366. as well as music from such films as Tom Zahiralis, Vice President Sales and Marketing In other Fourth of July news, Red- “Rocky” and “Chariots of Fire.” [email protected] wood City’s annual fireworks are The performance will be followed returning. Since 2009, the $50,000 by a fireworks display. Tickets are fireworks display has been a casu- $24-$35. Go to sfsymphony.org or alty of budget cuts, but this year, call 415-864-6000. through public funds and private do- (The Weekly’s cover story this nations, it will return to the Port of week is about Dan Nitzan, who 450 Cambridge Avenue | Palo Alto, CA 94306 | 650.326.8210 Redwood City. At 9:15 p.m. the port oversees the fireworks.) PaloAltoOnline.com | TheAlmanacOnline.com | MountainViewOnline.com will launch the show, which can be In Woodside, the Woodside Ju- seen from high points all around the nior Rodeo will host an event for Peninsula as well as from a public families who are looking for an viewing area along the waterfront unusual Independence Day experi- off Seaport Court. For more details, ence. Activities will include roping, Support go to redwoodcity.org or call 650- women’s barrel racing, bull riding, Palo Alto Weekly’s 365-1825. pony rides and a pig scramble, with The Redwood City festivities be- the doors opening at 8 a.m. and the print and online gin at 7:30 a.m. on the Fourth with main events starting at noon. The coverage of the annual pancake breakfast hosted event will be at 521 Kings Mountain by the city’s fire department, at Sta- Road. Tickets are $18 for adults and our community. tion 9, 755 Marshall St. Breakfast $10 for children. 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Directed by Equity actor Ray Renati, the Monday through Friday and from 6:30 a.m. play follows Mrs. Warren, a woman who tells until 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more a story of prejudice and financial struggles information, contact Shochat at ednashochat@ that led her to run a chain of brothels. Her gmail.com or 650-740-1927. daughter is properly shocked, and playwright Shaw runs a satirical blade through the double ‘Think Large — Paint Small’ standards of society in his storytelling pro- Good things may come in small frames. cess. That’s the concept behind a new show of work Worth athe similarly Look set “How to Succeed in Business The play runs through July 15 in the small by members of the Santa Clara Valley Water- Without Really Trying,” the classical musical Mountain View theater at 1220 Pear Ave., color Society. Paintings are no larger than 14 Theater with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. with performances at 8 p.m. Thursday through inches by 14 inches, but somehow artists have ‘How to Succeed...’ The original musical, which satirizes the Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are managed to squeeze the Eiffel Tower, a giant $15-$30. The television show “Mad Men” has corporate world in the early ‘60s, opened on rooster and other big ideas onto their papers For details, go to thepear.org. sparked more than one knock-off. Among the Broadway in 1961; a revival production ran and canvases. more successful is the revival of interest in from March 2011 to May 2012. The works of art have been juried into the A new community version of the show will exhibition by East Bay watercolorist Charlotte open July 20 at Foothill Musical Theatre, di- Huntley, a member of 34 art societies. rected by Jay Manley. The story of J. Pier- Art The show runs July 2-30 at the Pacific Art repont Finch (played by Michael Rhone), a Edna Shochat League at 668 Ramona St. in downtown Palo young window washer, begins with his adop- A dog, a cat and a young toddler stand look- Alto, with an artists’ reception scheduled tion of a “how-to” book bearing the title of the ing through a window. The words underneath from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 6. Admission play. Then comes his rise from the mailroom read: “Waiting for Ta. The hours pass slowly. is free. The gallery is open weekdays from 10 to chairman of the board at the World-Wide It is the years that go by much too fast.” a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 to 4. Go Wicket Company. This and other photographs by Edna to pacificartleague.org or call 650-321-3891. The show runs through Aug. 12, with per- Shochat line the walls of Philz Cof- formances at 8 p.m. Thursday through Satur- fee as part of an exhibit titled “Notes day, and at 2 p.m. Sundays, in the Smithwick From a Camera.” Each picture is ac- Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos companied by several lines of verse. Hills. Tickets are $28 general, $22 for seniors Shochat’s musings on everyday ex- and non-Foothill students, $20 for Foothill periences range from humorous to staff, $16 for Foothill students, and $10 for thoughtful, encouraging the viewer to kids under 12. Go to foothillmusicals.com or take a closer look. call 650-949-7360. The photographs are deceptively simple, many capturing ordinary mo- ‘Mrs. Warren’s Profession’ ments, such as ducks walking on wet Ten years after she founded the Pear Avenue pavement or a child reading a book, Theatre, Palo Alto resident Diane Tasca and yet the poetry coupled with the photo- her company are still going strong. The Pear graphs often illustrates a story. is marking its 10th anniversary with a revival Shochat’s exhibit is on display until From left, Roselyn Hallett, William J. of the first play it ever put on, “Mrs. Warren’s July 6 in Philz Coffee at 3191 Middle- Brown III and Diane Tasca in “Mrs. Profession,” by George Bernard Shaw. Once field Road in Palo Alto. The cafe is Candy Yu’s painting “Amy’s Kauai” is part of a new Warren’s Profession.” more, Tasca plays the title character. open from 6 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. from exhibition at the Pacific Art League in Palo Alto.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW East-West confusion Far from its illustrious Hong Kong origins, the new Yucca de Lac seems a little lost by Dale F. Bentson

ouTube has a dozen or so film I couldn’t locate an old menu but clips of the original Hong read that roast pigeon and spicy fried Y Kong Yucca de Lac, the res- prawns were house favorites. I did taurant that overlooked Tolo Har- unearth a 2000 interview in Hong bour and was torn down in 2005. Kong’s Varsity magazine with Lo The origins of the building are Chee Ping, a waiter who had been obscure, but it seems to have been in service at the restaurant since it a Japanese-style hostel owned by opened. He claimed that the restau- a Hong Kong tycoon until 1963, rant served 600 customers a day. when the Pang family bought it The current rendition of Yucca and converted it to a restaurant. de Lac is at Stanford Shopping (“Yucca de Lac” means “ever- Center, owned by Parnell Pang of green by the lake.”) Bruce Lee was the Hong Kong family. The restau- often spotted dining with his fam- rant is inviting and chicly appoint- ily there; numerous movie scenes ed, but it seems to have traveled far were filmed on-site; and the glitte- from its origins. rati of Hong Kong and beyond took In fact, I found the menu — an advantage of the broad panoramic unusual East-West fusion — to

Veronica Weber Veronica patio and beautiful weather, a be somewhat of a head-scratcher. Orange chicken at Yucca de Lac is sticky-sweet and slightly spicy. place to see and be seen. Asian staples such as steamed

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Cash and gift certificate prizes will be awarded to 1st - 3rd place winners in the following ENTRY DEADLINE Adult and Youth categories: Portraits, Bay Area Images, Views Beyond the Bay July 6, 2012 For complete rules and submissions details go to: www.PaloAltoOnline.com/photo_contest Entry fees: Age: ❑ Adult ❑ Youth (17 yrs. or younger as of 7/6/12) Adult $25 per image Category: ❑ Bay Area Images ❑ Views Beyond the Bay Area ❑ Portraits Youth $15 per image Photo Title: ______One entry per category Photo Location: ______Your Name: ______You may use this form to mail pay- If non-resident, work location or school you attend: ______ment for entries submitted by email Email: ______and/or to mail your images on a Address: ______CD. No print submissions. City/Zip: ______Day Phone: ______Matted prints for winning entries

Entry submission implies agreement of statement below. will be requested of the photogra- This photograph is my original work and was taken in the past 5 years. I understand that the Palo Alto Weekly reserves ﬁ rst publishing and online rights to win- pher for exhibition. ning entries and those chosen for exhibition. Judges will use their discretion as to whether an image needs to be recatagorized. Judges decisions are ﬁ nal. Photographer’s Signature ______For questions call 650.223.6588 or e-mail [email protected]

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During a recent telephone was so congealed and rubbery it interview, Gorcsi said he was work- might have bounced had it fallen off ing hard at improvements to both the table. No discernible flavor. the front of the house and in the Those wines, by the way, were kitchen. Duly noted. $12 per miserly pour for the 2010 Appetizers included crispy “chop- Talbott Logan Chardonnay, Santa sticks” ($9), a touch of shrimp paste Lucia, which retails for $15.99 the and garlic inside tightly rolled fried bottle; and $9 per pour for the 2011 Discover the best places batter. The half-dozen sticks were Yalumba Viognier, Barossa Valley, sparse food for nine dollars and were which retails for $11.29 the bottle to eat this week! served with dreary celery and carrot at local stores. I realize Stanford sticks. To add to my incredulity, there Shopping Center is a high-rent dis- AMERICAN CHINESE was a maraschino cherry in the was- trict, but really. abi-mayonnaise dipping sauce that I The servers were all pleasant and Armadillo Willy’s Chef Chu’s had mistaken for a cherry tomato. generally knowledgeable. Oddly, 941-2922 948-2696 Har gow ($8) was three steamed there were no chopsticks available, dumplings filled with shrimp and just Western utensils. 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 1067 N. San Antonio Road fennel. Pretty presentation in the One can only hope for improve- www.armadillowillys.com www.chefchu.com bamboo steamer, but the dumplings ment, and Gorcsi seems determined were tiny and the shrimp and fennel to tweak what a manager can tweak. Cheese Steak Shop Ming’s flavors barely registered. Bigger hurdles remain for Pang: the 326-1628 856-7700 The crab-and-avocado spring roll menu, the prices and the overall con- 2305-B El Camino Real, Palo Alto 1700 Embarcadero East, Palo Alto ($10) was the best of the lot. The cept. The restaurant’s name doesn’t www.mings.com crabmeat and avocado were rolled mean anything to most Americans. Lutticken’s fat into rice paper, chilled and beau- I admire subsequent generations 854-0291 New Tung Kee Noodle House tifully presented. (Although the doing their own thing, but other 3535 Alameda, Menlo Park 947-8888 menu made me a tad uneasy, em- than the name, there seems scant phasizing “real crab meat.”) connection to the original Yucca www.luttickens.com 520 Showers Drive, Mountain View Now, main dishes. The Tolo Cove de Lac. I don’t know how the Pang www.shopmountainview.com/luvnoodlemv ribs ($28) were terrific. 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There he finds an aspiring American archi- man — making his feature debut — has a record of tect (Jesse Eisenberg) who reminds John of himself, writing and producing action-oriented television shows prompting the older man to try to keep the younger like “Alias” and “Fringe.” And although “People” is one from making the same romantic mistakes with his at times emotionally manipulative and saccharine to girlfriend (Greta Gerwig) and a sexy new acquaintance a fault, the picture’s family dynamics come across as (Ellen Page). sincere and compelling. Elsewhere, middle-class cubicle dweller Leopoldo New York-based businessman Sam Harper (Pine) Pisanello (Roberto Benigni) finds himself magically reluctantly travels back home to Los Angeles when anointed a celebrity who’s “famous for being famous”: he gets word that his absentee father has passed hounded by the paparazzi, granted the best tables in COLUMBIA PICTURES PRESENTS A MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT/LAURA ZISKIN/AVI ARAD/MATT TOLMACH PRODUCTION “THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN™” ANDREW GARFIELD EMMA STONE RHYS IFANS away. Sam, facing legal and financial troubles in the restaurants, and attracting the most beautiful women MUSIC EXECUTIVE BASED ON THE DENIS LEARY CAMPBELL SCOTT IRRFAN KHAN WITH MARTIN SHEEN AND SALLY FIELD BYJAMES HORNER PRODUCERSSTAN LEE KEVIN FEIGE MICHAEL GRILLO MARVEL COMIC BOOK BYSTAN LEE AND STEVE DITKO Big Apple, is greeted coldly by his mother (Michelle (never mind his wife). Also bopping around are a just- STORYJAMES VANDERBILT SCREENPLAYJAMES VANDERBILT AND ALVIN SARGENT AND STEVE KLOVES PRODUCEDLAURA ZISKIN AVI ARAD MATT TOLMACH DIRECTEDMARC WEBB BY BY BY BY Pfeiffer, aging gracefully), who has clearly grown married couple (Alessandro Tiberi and Alessandra weary of Sam’s penchant for running away from prob- Mastronardi) who farcically wind up in the arms of lems. other people: he with a prostitute (Penelope Cruz) and BE THE FIRST TO BE AMAZED! The attorney for his father’s estate informs Sam that she with a movie star (Antonio Albanese). None of the storylines is without its problems. The SPECIAL MIDNIGHT SHOWS MONDAY, JULY 2 he has been bequeathed his dad’s impressive record collection and a weathered bag, which he is to deliver tales tend to be predictable, obvious and, in terms of CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR humor and thematic import, weak tea. Benigni does STARTS TUESDAY, JULY 3 THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES to working mom Frankie (Banks) and her son Josh (Michael Hall D’Addario), strangers to Sam. When a fine job, but he’s saddled with a two-joke premise IN THEATERS IN , , 3D AND 2D Sam realizes the bag contains $150,000 in cash, he is (fame comes, fame goes) that becomes tired almost tempted to keep the money, and elects to surreptitiously immediately; Baldwin and Eisenberg are fatally mis- learn more about its intended recipients. Sam quickly matched; and so on. discovers that he and Frankie have more in common More distressing is Allen’s regressive treatment of WOODY ALEC ROBERTO PENÉLOPE JUDY JESSE GRETA ELLEN than he imagined. women (as wet blankets; eager adulteresses; manipula- ALLEN BALDWIN BENIGNI CRUZ DAVIS EISENBERG GERWIG PAGE Pine and Banks shine in their challenging roles and tive, emotionally ruinous temptresses; or in one hoary prove they have more thespian depth than people might Italian stereotype, a knife-wielding hothead) and an “One of the most delightful things about ‘To Rome With Love’ realize. Pine is a charismatic natural; his character’s off-putting solipsism. Repeatedly, sexy women con- journey from selfish to selfless is believable through- fess their attraction to Woody-esque men with power, is how casually it blends the plausible and the surreal, out. Banks delivers her dialogue perfectly — it isn’t so celebrity, neuroses and a tendency for “reminiscing” and how unabashedly it revels in pure silliness.” much what she says but how she says it that makes her about the past. One woman tells Leopoldo: “The rules -A.O. Scott, THE NEW YORK TIMES character so genuine (and likable). And Pfeiffer serves don’t apply to you. You’re special.” It may be satire, but up yet another stellar performance, reminding us why the whole point of the fame story is for Allen to kvetch “‘To Rome With Love’ has pleasures galore.” she has become something of a cinematic icon. that the only thing worse than being famous is not be- In the film, Sam’s dad was a record producer, and ing famous. Gee, thanks, we’ll remember that. -Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE the movie’s excellent soundtrack (including tunes from Allen’s privileged-male, American-in-Rome con- Bob Dylan, The Clash and others) highlights the mu- descension takes most of the fun out of the film. It’s “It’s hard not to fall under the movie’s spell and sical undertones. The pacing does lag at times, and easier to flinch than laugh when Page’s character tells watching “People” after swigging a tablespoon of Ny- Baldwin’s, “You will never understand women,” and he indulge in some picturesque escapism.” replies, “That’s been proven.” -Claudia Puig, USA TODAY quil is not recommended. The sentimentality proves a tad draining by the time the end credits roll (the defini- tion of a “tearjerker”), and the script could have done Rated R for some sexual references. One hour, 42 “Woody Allen sends us out of the theater with the sense with a bit more laugh-out-loud humor. minutes. that we’ve been to a really good party with people Ultimately, though, the cast and an honest foundation — Peter Canavese we’d like to see again and again.” make “People” well worth watching. -Karen Durbin, ELLE Rated PG-13 for brief sexuality, some drug use and Ted - language. One hour, 55 minutes. (Century 16, Century 20) Let’s say you’re a TV mo- “So assured and Allen’s plotting so intricate gul, and Universal Pictures hands you $65 million to — Tyler Hanley make your first big-screen comedy. Would you squan- it’s hard not to marvel at it. I marveled.” der the creative opportunity by recycling your TV ma- -David Edelstein, NEW YORK MAGAZINE To Rome with Love -- terial and spackling on R-rated jokes? Seth MacFarlane (Palo Alto Square) There are three million stories in (“Family Guy”) would, and did, with “Ted.” the Eternal City; Woody Allen tells four of them. For Those who love “Family Guy” may well love “Ted” his follow-up to the enjoyable but overpraised “Mid- even more, but it’s a lazy comedy: stupid, aimless and night in Paris,” Allen goes “To Rome with Love” and seldom funny, its good gags drowned in a sea of duds. promptly loses his way. As explained by dulcet-toned narrator Patrick Stewart, Allen long ago made his reputation as a filmmaker a magically granted “Christmas wish” imbues the ted- — especially as a comic one — and no one can take dy bear of 8-year-old John Bennett with consciousness. that away from him, not even Woody himself. But that The bear, Ted, becomes a flash-in-the-pan celebrity do- doesn’t stop him from trying. His new film was origi- ing Carson one day and forgotten the next, but 27 years nally titled “The Bop Decameron,” suggesting a jazzy later, John (Mark Wahlberg) remains joined at the hip variation on Boccaccio’s medieval collection of satiri- to his fuzzy best friend (voiced by MacFarlane). cal fables and love stories. As a title, “To Rome with This presents a problem in John’s relationship with TO ROME WITH LOVE Love” wisely sets the bar lower, and die-hard Allen Lori (Mila Kunis), who wants John to put away child- WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY WOODY ALLEN fans who won’t be deterred from going would do well ish things and begin acting like a responsible adult. WWW.SONYCLASSICS.COM to limbo under those expectations. John makes some effort to earn a promotion at the rent- The most pleasurable aspect of “To Rome with Love” a-car outfit where he works, but the Bostonian’s heart — apart from the golden-hued location photography belongs on the couch, with Ted and a bong. Despite CINÉARTS@PALO ALTO SQUARE MacFarlane’s “boys will be boys” attitude, it’s difficult STARTS FRIDAY, 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto of Darius Khondji — is the onscreen appearance of JUNE 29 (800) FANDANGO Allen, who hasn’t performed for the camera since his to sympathize with these selfish males, particularly the 2006 film “Scoop.” Allen plays retired opera director overtly racist Ted. VIEW THE TRAILER AT WWW.TOROMEWITHLOVE.COM

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And MacFar- Internet address: For show times, Katy Perry: Part of Me (PG) (Not Reviewed) lane’s sense of humor hasn’t evolved: plot synopses, trailers and more Century 16: In 3D Thu. at 10 a.m.; 12:20, 2:40, 5:10, 8 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: In 3D Thu. at 10:35 a.m.; 12:55, 3:15, 5:40, 8:10 like Han Solo in carbonite (see what information about films playing, go to & 10:35 p.m. I did there?), MacFarlane is trapped PaloAltoOnline.com/movies The Ladykillers (1955) (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) in his own pop-culture nostalgia, Stanford Theatre: Wed. & Thu. at 7:30 p.m. Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG) (Not Reviewed) and the endless celebrity-themed arrives at the cabin to discover that it’s Century 16: 10:10 a.m.; 3:30 & 8:50 p.m.; In 3D at 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Century 20: 10:20 a.m.; 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40 & 10 p.m.; In 3D jokes and movie parodies betray him already occupied by Hannah (Rosemarie at 11:40 a.m.; 2, 4:35, 6:55 & 9:15 p.m. DeWitt), Iris’ lesbian sister. The ensuing as more of a comedy parasite than a Magic Mike (R) (Not Reviewed) drunken meeting of minds (and body parts) comedy auteur. Century 16: Fri.-Thu. at 11 a.m.; 1:50, 4:30, 7:40 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: Fri.-Wed. at 11:50 a.m.; 2:25, 5, 7:45 & 10:30 p.m.; Fri.- becomes more complicated when Iris turns Mon. also at 10:20 a.m.; 1:10, 3:50, 6:30 & 9:10 p.m. Take, for instance, the scene that up to check on Jack The film devotes itself unironically parodies not “Saturday to character, and the actors eagerly take Marvel’s The Avengers (PG-13) (((( Century 16: 11:50 a.m. & 6:50 p.m.; In 3D at 3 p.m.; In 3D Fri.-Sun. also at 10:10 p.m. Century 20: 1:35 p.m.; In 3D at 7:25 p.m. Night Fever,” but “Airplane!” paro- advantage of the opportunity. Duplass pushes just a bit here, to convey how Men in Black 3 (PG-13) ((( dying “Saturday Night Fever.” Why? loose and natural he’s being. But Blunt and Century 16: 4 p.m.; In 3D Fri.-Sun. at 10:35 p.m. Century 20: 11:05 a.m.; In 3D at 4:50 p.m.; In 3D Sun. also at 10:35 p.m. No reason. MacFarlane either takes DeWitt deliver impeccable performances, Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13) (((1/2 cheap shots at celebrities or gets them selling us on their sisterhood and bond. Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 1:50, 4:30, 7:30 & 10:10 p.m. Century 20: 12:25, 2:45, 5:10, 7:45 & 10:10 p.m. The film turns out not to be heady in theme to play along in cameos (Norah Jones Our Man in Havana (1959) (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) and may not linger long after viewing, but Stanford Theatre: Wed. & Thu. at 5:30 & 9:10 p.m. being one; a young movie star, in a it’s still an enjoyable emotional wringer to wordless appearance, another). It’s be put through. Rated R for language and People Like Us (PG-13) ((( almost worth the price of admission some sexual content. One hour, 30 min- Century 16: 10:20 a.m.; 1:10, 4:10, 7:20 & 10:20 p.m. Century 20: 11 a.m.; 1:45, 4:30, 7:20 & 10:05 p.m. to see Wahlberg happily clinging to utes. — P.C. (June 22, 2012) Prometheus (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 3:10 & 10:05 p.m.; In 3D at 11:40 a.m. & 7 p.m. Century 20: 10:55 a.m.; In 3D at 1:45, 7:35 & 10:35 p.m. the waist of Sam “Flash Gordon” Rock of Ages -- Rock of Ages (PG-13) (( Jones, but otherwise MacFarlane en- (Century 20, Century 16) Musicals are Century 16: 2:10 & 7:45 p.m. Century 20: 3:50, 6:40 & 9:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat. & Mon. also at 1 p.m.; Sun. also at 1:05 p.m. something of an acquired taste, and “Rock rolls in the school of profane shock Roman Holiday (1953) (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) comedy that’s gleefully profane but of Ages” is more cheeseburger than lobster Stanford Theatre: Sat.-Tue. at 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 3:15 p.m. bisque. There is a silliness to the whole af- too rarely clever. fair (partially intended) that makes it difficult Sabrina (1954) (Not Rated) (( If you yearn to be treated like an to get very invested in the plot — though Stanford Theatre: Sat.-Tue. at 5:25 & 9:40 p.m. 8-year-old, this R-rated kids’ movie Tom Cruise’s magnetic performance in Safety Not Guaranteed (R) (Not Reviewed) for adults — the very opposite of itself almost makes the movie worth the Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 1:50, 4:20, 7:05 & 9:30 p.m. Century 20: Fri.-Sun. at 9:50 p.m.; Mon. at 8:40 p.m. Judd Apatow’s wave of “time to grow price of admission. Almost. To say Cruise Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (R) (( steals the show is an understatement — he Century 20: 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 p.m.; Sun. & Mon. also at 9:50 p.m.; Mon. also at 11:30 a.m. up” comedies — is all yours. purloins it with the gusto of a treasure- Snow White and the Huntsman (PG-13) ((1/2 hungry pirate. In “Rock” the actors belt out Century 16: 10 a.m.; 12:55, 7:10 & 10:25 p.m. Century 20: 10:40 a.m.; 1:30, 4:20, 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. Rated R for some sexual referenc- one iconic 1980s rock tune after another (think Guns N’ Roses, Def Leppard and Ted (R) ( es. One hour, 47 minutes. Poison), but like many musicals, it fares Century 16: 10 & 11 a.m.; 12:40, 1:40, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: Fri.-Wed. at 2:45, 5:20 & 10:40 p.m.; better on stage. The story suffers beneath Fri.-Mon. also at 1:30, 4:05, 6:45 & 9:25 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 8 p.m.; Fri., Sat. & Mon. also at 10:50 a.m. & 12:10 p.m.; Sun. also at 10:45 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.; Mon.-Wed. also at 7:50 p.m. — Peter Canavese all of the prancing and verse, and a movie without story is like a single-string guitar. It That’s Entertainment! (1974) (G) (Not Reviewed) just doesn’t play well and grows tiresome Century 16: Wed. at 2 & 7 p.m. Century 20: Wed. at 2 & 7 p.m. in a hurry. Rated PG-13 for sexual content, That’s My Boy (R) (Not Reviewed) NOW PLAYING language, some heavy drinking and sug- Century 20: 1:20 p.m.; Mon. also at 10:05 p.m. Brave ---1/2 gestive dancing. Two hours, 3 minutes. To Rome With Love (R) (( (Century 16, Century 20) For the most part — T.H. (Reviewed June 15, 2012) Palo Alto Square: 1:30, 4:30, 7:25 & 10:05 p.m. Pixar has been a toon town brimming with Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) testosterone. “Brave” breaks the mold with The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel --1/2 Century 16: 10:40 a.m.; 1:20, 4:20, 7:40 & 10:40 p.m. Century 20: 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8:05 & 10:45 p.m. its vivacious (and female) heroine, and a (Palo Alto Square) Seven pensioners board Your Sister’s Sister (R) ((1/2 plot that explores her relationship with her a plane from England to India in this last- Aquarius Theatre: 4:15, 7 & 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. & Wed. also at 1:45 p.m. mother. It would have been easy to follow chance-at-love travelogue. Part of the joke the generic “young adventurer embarks on of this comedy-drama is that the title isn’t ( Skip it (( Some redeeming qualities ((( A good bet (((( Outstanding a life-changing quest” formula. But some entirely truth in advertising. Rundown and of the best movies are those that dare to lacking in amenities the spot isn’t the best, be different. The story follows bow-wielding but it is a hotel and exotic, and there’s no Merida, the daughter of King Fergus and turning back for the strangers who become script by Anderson and Roman Coppola Queen Elinor. Elinor is determined to make the place’s first guests. Though the picture allows none of the plot elements to spin out * Merida a polished princess, while Merida’s cozies up to cliches, it has this going for of control, and the director keeps it short interests are more in line with her father’s it: The course of the film’s romances isn’t and sweet. So if Anderson’s carefully regu- $!%& " ' "$' % ($#$&#" + warrior ways. “Brave” features arguably immediately apparent. The story comes lated compositions and dollhouse-styled '$$) $"%#$!" the best animation ever to grace the big down firmly in favor of plucky and against production design send you climbing up screen. The visuals are fluid and vibrant, sour sticks-in-the-mud. Each plot seems the walls, keep your distance. But this time, from the rolling Highland hills to the crim- underserved and the whole enterprise too the filmmaker isn’t too clever by half: He’s son strands of Merida’s hair. Lads may platitudinous, but with powerhouse actors just clever enough. Rated PG-13 for sexual be disappointed by the wealth of feminine like Dench, Nighy and Wilkinson, even a content and smoking. One hour, 34 min- energy, but I found it refreshing. The rela- critic can agree it’s better to be plucky than utes. — P.C. (Reviewed June 8, 2012) tionship that evolves between mother and a stick-in-the-mud. Rated PG-13 for sexual daughter is heartfelt. There is a surprising content and language. Two hours, four beauty to “Brave” that transcends its vi- minutes. — P.C. (Reviewed May 11, 2012) sual excellence. This one is worth the risk. Moonrise Kingdom ---1/2 Rated PG for scary action and rude humor. (Century 20, Century 16) For well over a One hour, 40 minutes. — T.H. (Reviewed decade, writer-director Wes Anderson has * , + June 22, 2012) faced criticism of his films being fussily Century Theatres at Palo Alto Square repetitive. Though his new film “Moonrise Your Sister’s Sister --1/2 Kingdom” is nothing if not fussy, it’s An- (Aquarius) Relationships have a way of derson’s freshest, breeziest work since the Friday – Thursday 6/29 – 7/5 becoming needlessly complicated, as high-water mark of 1998’s “Rushmore.” reflected by the title of the cleverly compli- “Moonrise” tells of a pair of troubled and Best Exotic Marigold Hotel cated relationship film “Your Sister’s Sister.” gifted 12-year-olds who, in 1965, elope In a well-realized opening sequence, Mark into the wild of New Penzance Island. 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:00 Directed By Wes Anderson Duplass’ Jack casts a shadow over a Other than Anderson’s own oeuvre, the To Rome with Love Written By Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola one-year memorial get-together in honor film best recalls “Harold and Maude” as an #MoonriseKingdom Facebook.com/MoonriseKingdom MoonriseKingdom.com of his late brother (who once dated Emily offbeat romance of two plain-spoken lov- 1:30, 4:30, 7:25, 10:05 Blunt’s Iris). Concerned about her friend, ers against the world. Anderson contrasts Iris invites Jack to get away from it all, at the simplicity of young love with the adults’ Tickets and Showtimes available at cinemark.com a cabin belonging to her family. But Jack insistence of complicating everything. The Check Local Listings For Theatre Locations And Showtimes ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕiÊÓ]ÊÓä£ÓÊU Page 31 Sports Shorts RETIRED . . . Menlo College said goodbye to one of the most storied and successful coaches in the department’s history this week as Bill Imwalle officially announced his retirement on Monday. Imwalle reju- venated the Lady Oaks volleyball program as head coach from 1999-2009, while also leading the Oaks golf team from 2004-2012. Imwalle leaves his Menlo career as volleyball’s second most winningest coach, compiling a remarkable 144-87 (.623) record. His tenure included five California Pacific Conference championships, four undefeated conference seasons, and two NAIA National Tournament appearances. In addition, Imwalle’s his five Cal Pac championship teams posted a combined 71-1 conference David Bernal/Stanfordphoto.com record. “Bill’s service and commitment to our student-athletes in both volleyball and golf has been immea- surable,” said Menlo Director of Ath- letics Keith Spataro. “He has been instrumental in the transformation of both programs to conference con- tenders and he will be missed.” Im- walle restored the volleyball program back to its former glory, mirroring the proud tradition of the late 1980s. Under Menlo Hall of Fame Coach Mal- Recent Stanford graduate Chad La Tourette is the No. 1 seed in the men’s 1500-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic Trials, where he finished third in 2008. colm Taylor (182-85 record), the Lady Oaks reached the pinnacle with a No. 1 national ranking in 1986, while the 1989 team won the Western Region Trying to out-distance disappointment Championship and earned a trip to the Final Four in St. Louis, MO. The Stanford grad Chad La Tourette eyes Olympic team berth in 1500 free after finishing third in 2008 1989 squad is still the only team in Menlo College sports history to reach by Caroline Martin ing his freshman year at Stanford. he longed to regain balance. case when he competes in the 1500- an NCAA Final Four. After the days of wimming in the 2012 Olympic Barely missing the cut and taking “It was nice to clear my head for meter free prelims on Sunday and Taylor’s triumphant reign, the program Games would be the “culmi- third in the 1500-meter freestyle, a while, but sometimes it’s hard not finals on Monday at the U.S. Olym- went into a steady decline that lasted S nation of a dream” said Stan- he was not able to travel on to Bei- to get bored or antsy training all the pic Trials in Omaha, Neb. He is the through the mid-90s. It wasn’t until ford senior Chad La Tourette. jing and compete. He needed to be time,” said La Tourette. top American at that distance this Imwalle came on the scene in 1999, “It’s what every kid dreams about among the top two. Four years later, La Tourette has year and a big favorite to earn a trip that the Lady Oaks got back to their and making it would be opening the “It was difficult,” La Tourette been anything but bored with na- to the Summer Games in London, winning ways. No other Menlo coach door to another opportunity,” La said. “At first it felt like I did it all tional titles, record-setting times and England. has accumulated as many conference Tourette said. for nothing.” international medals. With a grow- He missed a possible Olympic championships in the department’s La Tourette knows exactly what He continued to travel and train ing legacy both with the Cardinal berth in the 400 free on Monday history, while Imwalle himself was rec- to expect this year though, as he at different sites, but with an eat- and across the world, La Tourette when he failed to reach the finals. ognized as the Cal Pac Coach of the competed in 2008 for a shot at the sleep-swim daily routine and his has proven tough to beat. Year on four separate occasions. His Beijing Games at just 19, postpon- entire schedule focused on training, He certainly hopes that will be the (continued on next page) players won numerous accolades as well throughout his sparkling tenure. MEN’S WATER POLO WOMEN’S WATER POLO ON THE AIR Steffens plays Friday Azevedo takes Track & field: U.S. Olympic Team Tri- als, 3 p.m., NBC Sports Network (Com- history into like a vet cast Cable 723 HD) Swimming: U.S. Olympic Team Trials, 1:30 p.m., NBC Sports Network; 8 p.m., for Team USA NBC fourth Games by Rick Eymer by Rick Eymer Saturday ncoming Stanford freshman Mag- Swimming: U.S. Olympic Team Trials, tanford grad Tony Azevedo has gie Steffens owns an advantage over 3:30 p.m., NBC Sports Network; 8 p.m., NBC made some history by being I most of her future Cardinal women’s Track & field: U.S. Olympic Team Tri- S named to the 2012 U.S. Olympic water polo teammates. als, 9 p.m., NBC Men’s Water Polo team. He and team- The high school All-American has Sunday mate Ryan Bailey are the first male been playing with the U.S. National Swimming: U.S. Olympic Team Trials, water polo players in U.S. history to Team for nearly three years and among 3 p.m., NBC Sports Network; 8 p.m., compete in four Olympiads. her current teammates are Melissa NBC USA head coach Terry Schroeder Seidemann and Annika Dries, who will Track & field: U.S. Olympic Team Tri- made that happen this week as he named join Steffens in the fall at Stanford in als, 7 p.m., NBC the 13 athletes who will compete at the hopes of challenging for a third straight Monday 2012 Olympic Games this summer in national title. Swimming: U.S. Olympic Team Trials, 8 p.m.; NBC London, England. Steffens, who grew up in San Ramon The U.S. squad features 10 returners and Danville, already has made several

from the 2008 team that won the silver Kirby Lee trips to the Avery Aquatic Center, where READ MORE ONLINE medal in Beijing. The team clinched she watched older sister Jessica play for www.PASportsOnline.com a trip to the 2012 Olympic Games by Stanford. For expanded daily coverage of college winning gold at the 2011 Pan American She’s already played an international and prep sports, please see our new Stanford grad and team captain Tony Azevedo will play in his site at www.PASportsOnline.com (continued on page 35) fourth Olympic Games next month in London, England. (continued on page 35) Page 32ÊUÊÕiÊÓ]ÊÓä£ÓÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V fly at the Olympic Trials in 2:06.75. La Tourette around the pool, from attending In the prelims that year, she was the (continued from previous page) summer league with his family as a top qualifier in 2:07.72. kid to water sports with friends. On Thursday, Breeden swam “In terms of competitive swim- 2:12.85 in the prelims and finished Nonetheless, the 1500 free is his best ming, growing up there (in Orange 17th, failing to advance to the semi- event. He ranks No. 1 in the USA County) facilitated it,” said La finals and ending her dream of be- this season at 15:06.73, which leaves Tourette. “In Mission Viejo, it’s a ing a two-time Olympian. She was him only No. 19 in the world. natural option.” fifth in the 100 fly finals on Tues- La Tourette has enjoyed nothing After breaking his leg playing day night in 58.43. but success at Stanford during his youth soccer he started to really fo- Recent Palo Alto High graduate four years, which wrapped up this cus his attention on swimming and Jasmine Tosky is just getting her spring. at about age 12, began swimming feet wet at this level of her career, As a freshman, sophomore and ju- competitively. Hardly after starting but already knows how difficult nior he took home the Pac-10 Con- his swimming career, Stanford was earning an Olympic berth can be. ference title in the 1650-yard free- in the picture. The 18-year-old made only one fi- style. Each year he also placed in the “It (Stanford) has always been nal, Thursday night in the 200 in- top two at NCAA’s, taking home the a dream school for me,” said La dividual medley (for results, go to 1650 freestyle national title as just a Tourette. “I got to see it when I was www.pasportsonline.) along with sophomore. young, probably when I was 10, and Stanford’s Maya DiRado. La Tourette is the all-time top definitely since I was eight I wanted Tosky clocked 2:13.87 while performer in Stanford history in the to go there.” finishing seventh in the semifi- 1650 free and ranks among the top His dream of the Olympics wasn’t nals and DiRado took fifth over- 10 for the 500 free and 1000 free for any different.

Michelle Bishop all in 2:12.62. Cal senior Caitlin head coach Skip Kenney. “A lot of kids say ‘I want to go (to Leverenz was the No. 1 qualifier Before the 2011-2012 season had the Olympics)’, but I took it serious- in the 200 IM in 2:10.51 and world even begun, La Tourette was in the ly before 2008,” said La Tourette.

recordholder Ariana Kukors was top 50 of all-time NCAA point scor- With another opportunity to ful- David Bernal/Stanfordphoto.com fourth in 2:12.32. Thus, there was a ers for Stanford. fill his dream and make the U.S. Stanford grad Chad La Tourette is lot of talent for Tosky and DiRado As a team, Stanford has won Olympic team, La Tourette’s mind- favored in the 1500 free. Stanford grad Elaine Breeden will to overcome. the conference title for 31 straight set has changed since 2008. not return to the Olympics. Tosky’s other race on Wednesday years. “You have more confidence,” was the semifinals of the 200 free, One would think La Tourette felt La Tourette said. “To race here (at THE 1500 FREE where the top six finisher from the the pressure to continue this streak, Stanford) and have international SWIMMING World record: 14:34.14 by Yang Sun finals will help make up the 800 but it appears it comes only from experience, it helps me measure (China) 2011 free relay at the Olympics. Tosky, within. against the guys. Knowing it’s a American record: 14:45.29 by Larsen however, finished 11th in the semis “I put pressure on myself,” said long road to catch up keeps sights Jensen, 2004 U.S. Olympic in 1:58.91 and failed to make the La Tourette. “Coaches want to see high,” he said. eight-swimmer final. you do well, but they’re also very fo- Diverse training practices and All-Time U.S. Performers Trials shows Recent Stanford graduate Bob- cused on the team effort which takes formats, both club and school, have 14:45.29, Larsen Jensen, 2004 by Bollier, meanwhile, also finds pressure off. It’s just swimming fast also prepared him differently. 14:45.54, Peter Vanderkaay, 2008 its teeth himself in the finals on Thursday and having fun with your friends,” “The biggest thing is integrated 14:46.78, Eric Vendt, 2008 night after putting together a pair he said. training here at Stanford,” said La 14:52:36, Chad La Tourette, 2011 Local athletes struggle to of strong 200 fly performances that While many college athletes de- Tourette. “In preparation for last included a win over world record- cide to forego their senior season to time it was just my club. I get a lot 14:56.81, Chris Thompson, 2000 reach semifinals and finals holder Michael Phelps in the semi- train and focus on the Games, La out of balancing aspects from each 15:01.31, Andrew Gemmell, 2011 by Keith Peters finals. Tourette decided to stay. With the program,” he said. 15:01.43, Sean Ryan, 2011 Bollier, a 14-time All-American consistent practice and competition Whether that balance pays off on 15:01.51, George Dicarlo, 1984 he U.S. Olympic Team Trials who led the prelims with a 1:56.69, schedule on the collegiate level, a trip to London this summer will 15:02.40, Brian Goodell, 1976 in swimming doesn’t discrim- posted the top semifinal time with training remained challenging and be determined on Monday, the final T inate; it’s an equal opportuni- a 1:56.06 to keep the pressure on interactive. day of the Olympic Trials. That’s 15:03.91, Bobby Hackett, 1976 ty destroyer, of dreams that is. Phelps heading into finals. “The ability to race so much in when the 1500 finals will be held. There’s a very good reason why Bollier, who finished sixth in the the season is valuable training that Only the top two earn a berth in the the quadrennial meet is called the 100 fly and seventh in the 200 fly will make short and long course bet- Olympics. The prelims will be Sun- said. toughest in the world, even more at the 2008 Olympic Trials, was ter,” he said earlier in the year. “I day, which should be a mere formal- La Tourette leaves a humble lega- difficult than the Olympic Games. looking for his first Olympic berth. can consistently focus on things I ity for La Tourette. cy and team-centered attitude with With only two berths available in His top international experience has need to get better on.” “There’s always nerves, but I try to the program. most events, athletes who might be been a silver medal in the 200 fly at La Tourette has gained four years enjoy the journey,” said La Tourette. “The most important, is feeling the best in other countries are left the World University Games. of powerful competition and train- “Hopefully I’ll be at the top of my fortunate that you can do this every home. Stanford graduate Eugene God- ing, both on collegiate and interna- game when they roll around.” day and work hard as a team,” he Four years ago, Stanford’s Tara soe swam in the finals of the 100 tional levels. Looking back on his wildly suc- said. Kirk was attempting to make her back on Wednesday, clocking a life- “It’s been four years of blood, cessful four years at Stanford, it’s The opening ceremonies of the second straight Olympic team in the time best of 53.61 to tie him for 10th sweat and tears and it means a lot the camaraderie that he will take 2012 Olympic Games are less than a women’s 100-meter breaststroke. all-time on the U.S. Performers’ to represent the program,” said La with him. month away, and La Tourette hopes She finished third in 1:07.51. Sec- list. Unfortunately for Godsoe, his Tourette. “I respect my coaches a lot “The times we won stand out, the long road from Stanford’s Avery ond place was 1:07.50. That’s the time was good enough for only fifth and it’s an honor to represent them but the most fun times are with Aquatic Center will end for him at difference between dream and disas Olympian Matt Grevers won the and the values they’ve instilled in my teammates outside the context the Aquatic Centre in Hyde Park, appointment. race in 52.08 — the second-fastest me.” of the pool,” said La Tourette. “It’s London.N Stanford grad Elaine Breeden also time in history. A native of Mission Viejo, the the group you’re with all the time. knows that disappointment. Four It has been that kind of week at water has never been very foreign You’re going to grow up with them. This story originally appeared on years ago, she won the women’s 200 the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. N to La Tourette. He has always been It’s the growing up experiences,” he the Pac-12 Conference web site.

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At Highlands Park (North Field), MONDAY, JULY 2 SATURDAY, JULY 7 San Carlos Game 18 — Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 Game 25 — Game 13 winner vs. Game It’s Beckham, Donovan loser, 5 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 29 14 winner, 9 a.m. Game 1 — Alpine/West Menlo vs. Ra- Game 19 — Game 9 loser vs. Game 10 Game 26 — Game 15 winner vs. Game and some fireworks venswood, 4 p.m. loser, 7:30 p.m. 16 winner, 11:30 a.m. Game 2 — San Carlos National vs. Paci- TUESDAY, JULY 3 Game 27 — Game 21 winner vs. Game Stanford Stadium is sold out for MLS showdown between fica American at Arguello Park, 6 p.m. Game 17 — Game 6 loser vs. Game 11 22 winner, 2 p.m. Game 28 — Game 23 winner vs. Game California rivals in the biggest local event of the summer SATURDAY, JUNE 30 winner, 5 p.m. Game 20 — Game 7 loser vs. Game 12 24 winner, 4:30 p.m. Game 3 — Redwood City National vs. winner, 7:30 p.m. by Dean McArdle whole life,” Kaval said. “Fan experi- Pacifica National, 2 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 8 he stands at Stanford Sta- ence is a huge part of what we pride Game 5 — Hillsborough vs. San Mateo WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Game 29 — Game 25 loser vs. Game dium have rested quietly the ourselves on.” National, 11:30 a.m. Game 13 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 27 winner, 12:30 p.m. past six months, the echoes of Stanford is hoping the game will Game 6 — Palo Alto American vs. San 4 winner, noon Game 30 — Game 26 loser vs. game T 28 winner, 3 p.m. Luck-inspired yells slowly faded. entice people back for football Carlos American, 9 a.m. Game 14 — Game 5 winner vs. Game But the columns will shake again games in the fall, bringing in new Game 8 — Belmont-Redwood Shores 6 winner, 9:30 a.m. Game 31 — Game 25 winner vs. Game on Saturday, neither from a first ticket sales to a program that, until vs. Highlanders, 7 p.m. Game 15 — Game 7 winner vs. Game 26 winner, 10 a.m. down nor a touchdown, but from an last year, had struggled to sell out Game 10 — Menlo-Atherton vs. Foster 8 winner, 5 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 9 Game 16 — Game 9 winner vs. Game City, 4:30 p.m. Game 32 — Game 29 winner vs. Game Earthquake. home games. 10 winner, 2:30 p.m. Major League Soccer’s San Jose “We will have our people out there SUNDAY, JULY 1 30 winner, 5:30 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 5 Earthquakes, that is, as they host selling season tickets,” Purpur said. Game 4 — Half Moon Bay vs. Game 1 TUESDAY, JULY 10 Game 23 — Game 13 loser vs. Game 19 the L.A. Gal- “See if people winner, 11:30 a.m. Game 33 — Game 31 loser vs. Game winner, 7:30 p.m. axy at 7 p.m. love the sta- Game 7 — Redwood City American vs. 32 winner, 5:30 p.m. San Mateo American, 9 a.m. Game 24 — Game 14 loser vs. Gme 20 in a contest of dium and love winner, 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 California ri- the atmosphere Game 9 — Palo Alto National vs. Game 2 winner, 2 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 6 Game 34 — Game 31 winner vs. Game vals known as and maybe 33 winner, 4 p.m. the “California have an interest Game 11 — Game 2 loser vs. Game 5 Game 21 — Game 15 loser vs. Game loser, 4:30 p.m. 17 winner, 6 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 12 Clasico.” The in American Game 12 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 8 Game 22 — Game 16 loser vs. Game Game 35 — Challenge game, if neces- Earthquakes football versus loser, 7 p.m. 18 winner, 4 p.m. sary, 5:30 p.m. are leading the futbol.” MLS Western The distinc- Division with tion between a record of football and fu- 2012 DISTRICT 52 MAJORS 10-11 All-STAR TOURNAMENT 10-3-3, while tbol will make At Red Morton Park, Redwood City Game 11 — Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 FRIDAY, JULY 6 the Galaxy are a difference winner (Mitchell Field), 12:30 p.m. Stanford Stadium SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Game 21 — Game 15 winner vs. Game fifth at 6-8-2. on the field as Game 12 — Game 2 loser vs. Game 3 16 winner (Mitchell Field), 5:30 p.m. “This is the ‘California Clasico,’ well as in the front offices. Rebuilt Game 1 — Highlanders vs. Half Moon Bay (Kiwanis Field), 9 a.m. loser (Kiwanis Field), 5:30 p.m. Game 22 — Game 17 winner vs. Game NorCal versus SoCal. There is a following the 2005 football season, 18 winner (Kiwanis Field), 5:30 p.m. Game 2 — Palo Alto National vs. San Game 13 — Game 4 loser vs. Game 5 lot of history that goes with that,” Stanford Stadium’s new incarnation Carlos National (Mitchell Field), 9 a.m. loser (Kiwanis Field), 3 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 7 said Earthquakes’ President Dave is as a strictly football facility. Game 3 — San mateo American vs. Game 14 — Game 6 loser vs. Game 7 Game 23 — Game 19 loser vs. Game Kaval. Kevin Moore, the field manager Redwood City National (Kiwanis Field), loser (Mitchell Field), 3 p.m. 21 winner (Kiwanis Field), 12:30 p.m. Excitement around the rivalry for both Stanford Stadium and the 11:30 a.m. Game 24 — Game 20 loser vs. Game MONDAY, JULY 2 combined with the Galaxy’s inter- Earthquakes’ Buck Shaw Stadium, Game 4 — Belmont-Redwood Shores 22 winner (Kiwanis Field), 3 p.m. Game 15 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 10 national stars David Beckham and knows the differences well. vs. Palo Alto American (Mitchell Field), SUNDAY, JULY 8 11:30 a.m. loser (Kiwanis Field), 5:30 p.m. U.S. Olympian Landon Donovan “The stadium is built for football, Game 25 — Game 19 winner vs. Game Game 17 — Game 8 loser vs. Game 13 have made Saturday’s contest wor- not soccer, and a soccer field is a Game 5 — Pacifica American vs. Foster 20 (Kiwanis Field), 10 a.m. City (Kiwanis Field), 2 p.m. winner (Mitchell Field), 5:30 p.m. thy of national TV coverage (ES- lot wider,” Moore said. “Their home Game 26 — Game 23 winner vs. Game PN2), and a larger venue than the field is 74 yards wide and this will Game 6 — Alpine/West Menlo vs. San TUESDAY, JULY 3 24 winner (Kiwanis Field), 1 p.m. Mateo National (Mitchell Field), 2 p.m. Earthquakes’ Buck Shaw Stadium only be 70 yards wide.” Game 16 — Game 11 loser vs. Game 12 MONDAY, JULY 9 Game 7 — Hillsborough vs. San Carlos in Santa Clara. winner (Mitchell Field), 5:30 p.m. Twelve feet of difference is still American (Kiwanis Field), 4:30 p.m. Game 27 — Game 25 loser vs. Game Todd Dunivant, a Stanford grad within the FIFA regulations, but it is Game 18 — Game 9 loser vs. Game 14 26 winner (Kiwanis Field), 5:30 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 1 winner (Kiwanis Field), 5:30 p.m. and former San Jose Earthquake, is not the only difference between the TUESDAY, JULY 10 Game 8 — Menlo-Atherton vs. Game 1 a defender for the Galaxy. play surfaces. Soccer fields are lev- THURSDAY, JULY 5 Game 28 — Game 25 winner vs. Game The 50,000-seat Stanford Stadium el, allowing for unaltered ball move- winner (Kiwanis Field), 10 a.m. Game 19 — Game 8 winner vs. Game 9 27 winner (Kiwanis Field), 5:30 p.m. is sold out, ensuring the attendance ment as the ball rolls. Football fields Game 9 — Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner (Mitchell Field), 10 a.m. winner (Kiwanis Field), 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 will eclipse the Earthquakes’ previ- are crowned, meaning the center of Game 10 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 Game 20 — Game 10 winner vs. Game Game 29 — Challenge game, if neces- ous club record of 41,028 for a non- the field is several feet higher than winner (Kiwanis Field) 12:30 p.m. 11 winner (Mitchell Field), 5:30 p.m. sary (Kiwanis Field), 5:30 p.m. doubleheader match. That record the sides allowing rainwater to run was also set at Stanford Stadium in off. July of 2011. Moore assures that the field differ- “Soccer has arrived,” Kaval said. ences will not inhibit play, though, 2012 DISTRICT 52 MAJORS 9-10 All-STAR TOURNAMENT “These are the type of canary-in- and is confident that the field will At Fairway Park, Pacifica loser (Piccolotti Field), 2:30 p.m. 14 winner (Piccolotti Field), 5:30 p.m. the-coal mine events when MLS be player- and ESPN-ready on Sat- FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Game 18 — Game 4 loser vs. Game 5 FRIDAY, JULY 6 becomes main stream.” urday. loser (Grasso Field), 2:30 p.m. Getting the event off the ground While the game on the field is Game 1 — San Mateo American vs. Game 25 — Game 19 winner vs. Game has been a joint collaboration be- the main attraction, it is just part Menlo-Atherton (Piccolotti Field), 2 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 2 20 winner (Piccolotti Field), 5:30 p.m. Game 15 — Game 6 loser vs. Gamd 10 SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Game 26 — Game 21 winner vs. Game tween the Earthquakes and the of the show. The Earthquakes have winner (Piccolotti Field), 5:30 p.m. Stanford Athletics Department. planned a full day of events for Game 2 — Hillsborough vs. Pacifica Na- 22 winner (Grasso Field), 5:30 p.m. tional (Piccolotti Field), 2:30 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 3 Stanford’s Assistant Athletic Direc- fans. SATURDAY, JULY 7 tor Ray Purpur worked alongside Game 3 — Palo Alto National vs. Game Game 13 — Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 The festivities begin before the 1 winner (Grasso Field), 5 p.m. Game 27 — Game 24 loser vs. Game Kaval getting the event to Stanford, match with tailgating allowed in winner (Piccolotti Field), 5:30 p.m. Game 4 — San Mateo National vs. Paci- Game 14 — Game 8 winner vs. Game 9 25 winner (Grasso Field), noon and sees it as an opportunity to all parking lots and a club-orga- fica American (Grasso Field), 2:30 p.m. winner (Grasso Field), 5:30 p.m. Game 28 — Game 23 loser vs. Game bring people onto campus. nized tailgate area known as the Game 5 — Ravenswood vs. San Carlos WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 26 winner (Piccolotti Field), 2:30 p.m. “One of our goals with this event Epicenter Fan Zone. The Epicen- American (Piccolotti Field), 5 p.m. Game 11 — Game 2 winner vs. Game Game 29 — Game 23 winner vs. Game is to bring the community onto the ter will feature live music from lo- Game 6 — Redwood City National vs. 3 winner (Piccolotti Field), noon 24 winner (Piccolotti Field), noon Stanford campus,” Purpur said. “It cal band Melted State along with Foster City (Piccolotti Field), 9:30 a.m. Game 12 — Game 4 winner vs. Game Game 7 — San Carlos National vs. SUNDAY, JULY 8 is creating a whole new group of inflatables, foosball tables, face 5 winner (Grasso Field), noon people that will see our stadium and Belmont-Redwood Shores (Grasso Field), Game 30 — Game 27 winner vs. Game painting, sign making stations, and Game 19 — Game 12 loser vs. Game 15 maybe leave thinking, ‘I’m going to concessions. 9:30 a.m. 28 winner (Piccolotti Field), noon Game 8 — Palo Alto American vs. winner (Grasso Field), 5 p.m. come back.’” After the game the Earthquakes Redwood City American (Piccolotti Field), Game 20 — Game 11 loser vs. Game 16 MONDAY, JULY 9 The sellout will be both the Earth- have planned a fireworks extrava- noon winner (Piccolotti Field), 5 p.m. Game 31 — Game 29 loser vs. Game quake and Stanford’s biggest event ganza, and will also feature a half- Game 9 — Alpine/West Menlo vs. Half Game 21 — Game 14 loser vs. Game 17 30 winner (Piccolotti Field), 5:30 p.m. of the summer, and a large revenue time show that will pay tribute to Moon Bay (Grasso Field), noon winner (Grasso Field), 2:30 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 10 generator for both organizations. military personnel. SUNDAY, JULY 1 Game 22 — Game 13 loser vs. Game 18 Harnessing the attention the event “We did everything we could to winner (Piccolotti Field), 2:30 p.m. Game 32 — Game 29 winner vs. Game Game 10 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 7 31 winner (Piccolotti Field), 5:30 p.m. will garner is paramount to both have a world-class event,” Kaval loser (Piccolotti Field), noon THURSDAY, JULY 5 party’s interests. said. “It is one of the best soccer Game 16 — Game 8 loser vs. Game 9 Game 23 — Game 11 winner vs. Game WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 “We want to create an ambiance markets in the U.S., and I think loser (Grasso Field), noon 12 winner (Grasso Field), 5:30 p.m. Game 33 — Challenge game, if neces- that people will remember their events like this show that.” N Game 17 — Game 2 loser vs. Game 3 Game 24 — Game 13 winner vs. Game sary (Piccolatti Field), 5:30 p.m. Page 34ÊUÊÕiÊÓ]ÊÓä£ÓÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V Sports

WOMEN’S WATER POLO YOUTH WATER POLO Stanford sweeps Stanford club teams All-American honors qualify for the JOs Freshman Neushul is National Player of the Year by Keith Peters Swart, Coby Wayne, Shawn Welch, while Tanner is National Coach of the Year again he boys and girls of the the John Wilson and Spencer Witte. Stanford Water Polo Club have The boys’ 18&U Red team finished reshman driver Kiley Neushul and seven reached the 20-goal T been busy the past two weeks second at qualifying and earned the was named National Player mark. attempting to qualify for the up- No. 6 seed for the Junior Olympics. F of the Year and John Tanner The ACWPC National Player of coming National Junior Olympics, The squad recently finished third at was National Coach of the Year as the Year award caps one of the most which the club will host starting in the California Cup Championships, the two-time defending national successful debut seasons in Cardinal late July. June 8-10 in Santa Barbara. champion Stanford women’s water history for Neushul. She also was While the 12&U boys and girls Team members are Zach Chu-

polo team had eight named to the named the Peter J. Cutino Award in Hector Garcia-Molina/Stanfordphoto.com still have to qualify this weekend, rukian, Brayden Curry, David ACWPC All-American Division I early June, and was named MPSF much of the hard work has been Freudenstein, Matt Godar, Patrick team earlier this week. Newcomer of the Year in addition completed, quite successfully. Goodenough, Alex Gow, Mitchell Neushul and driver Kaley Dodson to being named to the All-America The Stanford boys have qualified Hamilton, Bret Hinrichs, Harrison were named to the first team, driver First Team. seven of eight teams thus far while Holland-McCowan, MichaelHol- Alyssa Lo to the second team, goal- Neushul led the Cardinal with the girls qualified five teams in just loway, Reid Lazzarini, Cory Mc- ie Kate Baldoni to the third team 58 goals in 2012, including three at the 18&U and 16&U divisions. Gee, Ben Pickard, Will Runkel and while two-meter Monica Coughlan, the National Collegiate Champion- “Should both 12&U teams qual- Adam Warmoth. driver Pallavi Menon, two-meter ship in which Stanford captured its ify (this weekend), which I believe The Stanford 18&U White team Ashley Grossman and driver Cassie national title. The freshman driver they will, we will equal the largest finished seventh at JO qualifying Churnside all earned honorable recorded 11 hat tricks and 17 multi- number of teams we have qualified while the 14&U Red was third and mention. goal games this season. in one summer for the National Ju- the 14&U White fourth. The 16&U Stanford went 26-2 overall and 7-0 Dodson earned her second All- nior Olympics,” said Jon Barnea, White squad was eighth while the in MPSF play en route to capturing American nod. An honorable men- Kiley Neushul who oversees the boys’ half of the 16&U Black team did not qualify its second straight NCAA title, and tion last year, Dodson scored 34 Stanford Water Polo Club. after taking 15th.The boys’ 12&U third overall, with a 6-4 title-game goals this season, fourth-most on ed UCLA senior KK Clark from Sa- The best finish of any team was Red has the No. 2 seed for quali- win over USC on May 13. the team, and was named to the All- cred Heart Prep, who was named to by the Stanford boys’ 16&U Red fying this weekend, where nine of It is Tanner’s second straight MPSF First Team and the MPSF the first team, and Bruin teammate squad, which took first out of 24 11 teams will advance. The 12&U ACWPC Coach of the Year honor. All-Tournament Team. Dodson Becca Dorst from Menlo-Atherton, teams in the Pacific Zone qualifying White is seeded No. 6 and the Tanner has guided the Cardinal to earned her first MPSF Player of the an honorable-mention choice. in the East Bay. That earned Stan- 10&U Red is No. 2, but has already all three of its national titles. Week honor on April 23 after scor- On the Division III team, Sacred ford the No. 1 seed for the Junior pre-qualified. On the year, the Cardinal out- ing twice in Stanford’s 8-1 win at Heart Prep grad Sarah Westcott of Olympics, which will run July 28-31 For the Stanford girls, The 18&U scored its opponents 342-130, while then-No. 1 UCLA two days prior. Pomona Pitzer received honorable at various local pools. Red finished second in qualifying five players scored at least 30 goals Other local award-winners includ- mention. N Under the guidance of head following a 5-4 loss to 680 A in coach Clarke Weatherspoon, the the finals. Also qualifying was the youngest. 16&U Red team finished third at 18&U White team. Maggie Steffens “When I hung out with Jessica the California Cup Championship Stanford qualified three teams in (continued from page 32) during age-group play, I would in Davis on June 3 prior to qualify- the 16s for the first time ever in the sometimes scrimmage with the ing for JOs. Team members include “qualification era.” The Red team match there, too, when Team USA older team,” Steffens said. “When I Michael Blach, Stephen Cho, Har- was second, losing to 680 A in the hosted China in an exhibition match first started with the national team rison Enright, Rishabh Hegde, John finals, 8-6, while the White squad two years ago. that was when Jess was recovering Knox, Evan McClelland, Morgan was 10th and the Black team 11th. Steffens returns for her second from surgery and that gave me the Olson-Fabbro, Nelson Perla-Ward, The girls’ Junior Olympics will match at the pool when the U.S. chance to put myself on the team as Jack Pickard, Trevor Raich, Michael run Aug. 2-5. N Olympic Team hosts Hungary in Maggie and not Jess’ little sister. I an exhibition match Monday night made a player of myself and when Beaubien, a defender out of Coro- at 6 p.m. Her older sister, Dries and USA Water Courtesy Polo she came back we were not only sis- Men’s team nado who will be making his third Seidemann also will play, as will ters, but teammates and friends.” (continued from page 32) Olympic appearance in London, Stanford grad and USA team cap- It doesn’t seem to bother any- continues to perform as one of the tain Brenda Villa. one that Villa, who is making her Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. top center defenders in the world. USA coach Adam Krikorian was fourth, and most likely last, Olym- In addition to Azevedo (Class of Along with being the first American raised in Mountain View. Seide- pic Games, is 14 years older than 2005), Stanford will be represented to ever play in the Hungarian pro- mann and USA’s Heather Petri (who Maggie and serves as team leader. on the U.S. Olympic Team by Layne fessional league (KSI in Budapest), played at Cal) are also East Bay resi- “She is awesome,” Steffens said. Beaubien (`99), Peter Hudnut `03 Beaubien is a three-time Pan-Am dents, guaranteeing the match will Maggie Steffens “She has so much experience and so and Peter Varellas `06. Games gold medalist. Four years generate a lot of fan reaction. The much knowledge you would think The four former Cardinal players ago in Beijing, Beaubien netted contest is expected to sell out. “I grew up wearing blue and she knew it all. That’s not how she make Stanford the most represented eight goals during the USA’s silver- “I used to go watch Jess play a lot gold,” Steffens said. “I hated Stan- is. She learns every single day, and school on the American side. After medal run. and then, when we played the exhi- ford. When I was little I was a Cal she’s teaching every day. That’s a landing five alumnae to the wom- Hudnut will play in his second bition match I couldn’t believe how Bear. That was before I really knew great trait to have and something en’s team earlier this month, Stan- Olympic Games this summer. Hud- many people were there,” Steffens anything.” I want to become. When we’re to- ford, with nine U.S. Olympians, is nut, who stands a towering 6-foot-5, said. “It was packed.” There’s a running family joke that gether it seems like we’re all the the most represented collegiate pro- will use his size and strength to The national team is the only the Steffens sisters take advantage same age.” gram overall. serve the U.S squad ably at the de- opportunity the sisters have had in of special occasions and large fami- Maggie Steffens has more than The Stanford quartet recently fender position. In Beijing, Hudnut playing with the same team, which ly gatherings by wearing their ‘Beat held her own with the Americans, helped the U.S. to a fourth-place saw action in all seven U.S. match- makes Monday night’s match even Cal’ T-shirt. That would always get who are still looking to win their finish at the FINA World League es, scoring a goal in the 12-11 up- more special. a response from the rest of the fam- first gold medal after finishing sec- Super Final as well as to the gold set of Italy and helping anchor the “We rarely get to see our families ily as in “what the . . . ?” It was all ond twice and third once in three medal at the 2011 Pan-Am Games defense during its run to the gold so we’re very excited to see them,” in good fun, of course. previous Olympic appearances. that qualified the Americans for this medal match. Steffens said. “There will be fam- “My parents are proud that Jes- Steffens led Team USA with summer’s Olympics. Hudnut was also an alternate on ily and friends there who have never sica went to Stanford,” Steffens said. 11 goals at the 2012 FINA World Azevedo, the long-time U.S. cap- the 2004 Olympic Team. seen us play, or haven’t seen us play “During my recruiting process I was League Super Final and scored six tain, has been one of the top U.S. Also making his second Olympic since we were little. I’m so proud to still considering UCLA, USC, and goals on the way to a gold medal performers in each of the past three appearance is Varellas, who also represent the USA and my family Cal. Once I started to watch Jessica and Olympic qualification at the Olympics. Four years ago, he was serves as volunteer assistant coach name.” play I grew to love the way the team 2011 Pan American Games. named to the Olympic All-Star Team for the Cardinal men’s program. Until Jessica committed to Stan- was run. When I stepped on cam- This year, she’s hoping to share in Beijing after leading the team with Varellas scored five times in his ford, there was no reason to believe pus, I knew Stanford was right.” a golden opportunity, not only with 17 goals as the U.S. claimed the sil- Olympic debut in Beijing, including any of the Steffens family would Steffens is the youngest player on her sister and teammates, but also ver medal. Azevedo ranked second goals in upsets of Croatia and Ser- consider the Cardinal. Most of her the national team, but that’s noth- with family, friends and the rest of among all scorers in Athens in 2004 bia. Most recently, Varellas scored a family, including both parents, an ing new for her. She’s the youngest, the country when Team USA takes with 15 goals and was fourth among hat trick in a 7-6 loss to Italy at the older brother and dozens of cousins, of four, in her family. 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