On to Greener Pastures Ballots to Be Used in the Case of a Manual Recount

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JUNE 2, 2006 VOLUME 14 NO. 23 INSIDE: ARTS & EVENTS | PAGE 29 650.964.6300 mv-voice.com Voting machines feature paper ballots LACK OF DOCUMENTATION HAD CAUSED CONCERN IN PAST ELECTIONS By Molly Tanenbaum oters going to the polls this Tuesday will partake Vin the first state election featuring both electronic voting machines and a paper trail. Santa Clara County has been using touch-screen voting machines since 2003, but the lack of any hard-copy record had caused concern — not only in the county but across the country. The upcoming June 6 primary will mark California’s first election in which the machines, made by Sequoia Voting Systems, NICHOLAS WRIGHT are required to produce a paper DODGEBALL FRENZY: Players from teams “Heavy Metal” and “Yellow Bus Riderz” rush for the balls at Los Altos High’s document. schoolwide dodgeball tournament last week. See story, page 11 Voters may review the document before casting their ballots. While the new process does not generate a receipt for voters to El Camino board takes stab take home, it collects the paper On to greener pastures ballots to be used in the case of a manual recount. at conflict-of-interest policy DEPARTING FIRE CHIEF MARC REVERE STEERED “There’s been a lot of interest in the public for having a paper By Molly Tanenbaum three- or four-page document DEPARTMENT IN WAKE OF 9/11 trail, and there was also great that people are aware of,” said By Molly Tanenbaum after serving support for that by our board fter a series of high-ten- board member Mark O’Connor as chief of the of supervisors,” said Elma sion board meetings about after the meeting. ire Chief Marc Revere has Monterey Park Rosas, spokesperson for the Aconflicts of interest, the El Recent meetings have turned just two weeks before leav- Fire Depart- Santa Clara County Registrar Camino Hospital Board of Direc- heated over discussions of poten- Fing Mountain View for a ment in South- of Voters. tors held a special educational tial conflicts of interest, in partic- new job. His last day is June 16. ern California. According to Rosas, 32,049 meeting last Thursday night to ular with two physicians, Edward Revere, 53, will continue his As chief of the people have registered to vote reinforce what other have said: Bough and Dominick Curatola, nearly 30-year career as a fire- Mountain View in Mountain View for this elec- that the board needs to beef up its serving on the board. Arguments fighter when he takes over the Fire Depart- Revere tion. However, she said, voter conflict-of-interest policy. arose over whether physician Novato Fire Protection District, ment, Revere turnout is typically low for “We have to create more than board members should be able which covers a 71-square-mile oversaw a 90-person department primary elections. just the two-paragraph thing we region in Marin County. He came have now. Now we need a two- or See EL CAMINO, page 8 to Mountain View five years ago See REVERE, page 10 See ELECTION, page 6

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2 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ JUNE 2, 2006 Voic es AROUND TOWN Asked in downtown Mountain View. Pictures and interviews by Elizabeth Lasky. What’s the last movie you saw?

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A Guide to the Spiritual Community

Ananda Sunday A Place of Awakening Mornings for Spiritual Health Sunday Celebration 9-9:45 am Meditation Meditation 9:15-9:45am 10-11:30 Worship and Satsang Service 10-11am Non-denominational 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto and Inclusive Spirituality. Paramhansa Yogananda for a free brochure, call (650) 323-3363 Thursdays 7-8pm Author of Autobiography of a Yogi or visit www.anandapaloalto.org Meditation & Self-Development Family, Friends, Faith SUNDAY: Pathways to Self Healing 4153A El Camino Way It’s what’s important. Sunday School 9am Palo Alto (650) 424-1118 It’s who we are. Worship 10:30 am www.psh.org First Presbysterian 1667 Miramonte Ave. (650) 968-4473 Los Altos www.fpcmv.org Lutheran Church ELCA MOUNTAIN VIEW CENTRAL Pastor David K. Bonde SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Outreach Pastor Saturday Services, Worship 11:00 am Gary Berkland 9:00 am Worship Sabbath School, 10 am 10:30 am Education Wednesday Study Groups, 10:00 am & 7:00 pm Nursery Care Provided CRAIG SHEROD 1425 Springer Rd., Mtn. View Office Hours 9-1, M-Fri Alpha Courses 650-967-2189 650-948-3012 460 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos www.losaltoslutheran.org He bop, we bop, Be-pop MAKO NISHII BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO VINTAGE GARB Los Altos Union Christ Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church By Elizabeth Lasky on the weekend, I send to Japan. Nurturing Minds and Hearts 858 University Avenue 650.948-4361 Then I have enough stuff to fill Come grow with us WWW.UNIONPC.ORG like vintage clothes,” Mako my own business,” he says. Turn East on University “ Nishii says, sitting in a room Impressed by the vintage shops off El Monte Ave. with enough of it to clothe in San Francisco, Mako opened Sunday Worship 8:00am and 10:15am between I-280 and Foothill Expwy I a small army. The store is Be- his own shop so people wouldn’t Sunday Schedule: 3 Worship Times! Call or visit online for directions and programs 8:00 am Breakfast@Union #1 Worship pop, a vintage clothing outlet he have to drive to The City for their 9:30am Breakfast@Union #2 Worship opened with business partner kitsch fix. “In Mountain View 9:45 am Church School Nursery Endo Tomotsu in December 2004 downtown, there are only restau- 1040 Border Rd, Los Altos (650)948-2151 www.ccla.us 11:00 am Worship in the Sanctuary, Club Sunday for Children, Nursery on Villa Street, near Castro. “Most rants, no fun place,” Mako says. people like new stuff, but there’s Responding to comments on a lot of good stuff from the back- his merchandise, Mako smiles FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST days,” he adds. and quotes the line most often “Thy kingdom come:” let the reign of divine Truth, Life, Mako is a shy 39-year-old. heard by his shoppers: “I used to and Love be established in me, and rule out of me all sin, Though graying at the temples, have this, I used to have this.” He and may Thy Word enrich the affections of all mankind, his skin shows little sign of age. He points out “Star Wars” bed To include wears a blue shirt by OP, one of his sheets, big-print polyester shirts, and govern them! (Daily Prayer, Mary Baker Eddy) favorite designers. and a tabletop Pac-Man console. Hear healings Sundays: KNEW AM 910 – 6:30 am; Originally from Japan, Mako “A lot of people like this, and KSTE AM 650 – 7:30 am your Church in moved to the Bay Area in 1990. that’s my pleasure.” V www.spirituality.com At first he worked as a chef and Sunday Church & Sunday School 10 a.m., Wednesday Meetings 8 p.m. Inspirations dealt in vintage clothing on the E-mail Elizabeth Lasky at 221 Bryant Ave. (off Grant Rd.) in Mountain View, 650-968-2229 The Bible and Science & Health are the Pastor for weekends. “I just go shopping [email protected] Churches of Christ, Scientist, worldwide. Call Blanca Yoc Editor’s Note: SnapShot is an effort to give Voice readers an inside at 650-326-8210 look at the people who make Mountain View one of the liveliest cities Celebrate Spiritual Rebirth at Ext. 239 on the Peninsula. Watch for future installments in this space. or e-mail UNITy PALO ALTO [email protected]

- Realize the abundant potential of your life. - Recognize the divinity in yourself and others. . - Welcome to Life, Love and God. Welcome to Unity ■ CORRECTION Services Sunday at 8:45 and 11 am. An article in last week’s Voice, “shoving match” with baseball Childcare and youth programs available. 3391 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto; 650-494-7222 “MVHS pitcher makes All-Amer- coach Ray McDonald. According ican team,” erroneously stated to eyewitness accounts, Hatasaki www.UnityPaloAlto.org that Mountain View High School engaged only in a verbal confron- pitcher Joe Hatasaki got into a tation with McDonald.

4 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ JUNE 2, 2006 MOUNTAINVIEWVOICE ■ CITY COUNCIL UPDATES ■ COMMUNITY LocalNews ■ FEATURES

Planning Easy Street manager apartment leaving post fire causes WHITNEY MCNAIR OVERSAW SURGE IN $30,000 in DEVELOPMENT By Jon Wiener damage Bay City News lanning manager Whitney McNair, a top official in the n early morning Pcity’s community develop- one-alarm fire ment department, is resigning Aat a Mountain this summer to enter a part-time View apartment build- consulting practice. ing Saturday caused an McNair said she will focus on estimated $30,000 worth helping developers and others of damage, the Mountain navigate the complex process of View Fire Department winning approval for new housing reported. projects. She may also continue On Saturday, May 27, at to do contract work for the plan- about 5:46 a.m., firefight- ning department, which remains ers responded to a one- unable to keep up with the crush ADAM HEYMAN story eight-unit apartment of applications from developers Third grader Luis Barragan (left) and fourth grader Oscar Landaverde (right) pull second graders Vicky building at 315 Easy St. seeking to build housing on former Hernandez (left) and Ana Aguirre (right) in a student-built train that represents the meeting of the Union and after receiving reports of agricultural and industrial sites. Central Pacific Railroads, at Slater School’s annual Market Day last Thursday. smoke coming from the According to current planning building. department estimates, Mountain Crews arrived at the View will see the construction of scene within four min- 3,000 new housing units within Gold rush at Slater utes to find smoke bil- the next several years, with most lowing from the apart- of them close to existing neighbor- MARKET DAY TEACHES ABOUT WORLD CULTURES, ECONOMICS ment. Firefighters forced hoods or businesses. their way into the apart- The surge in demand has created By Molly Tanenbaum Market Day provided the venue tion move this month, dispersing ment and aggressively problems for the department even for those activities and more. students to the remaining six attacked the fire, extin- though the council established cri- here aren’t too many places On Thursday, Slater students schools in the Mountain View- guishing the blaze within teria last year to govern where such in Mountain View where from kindergarten through fifth Whisman district.) 30 minutes, the depart- projects should and should not be Tyou can take a ride on grade came together to participate “Indian stick game! Who wants ment reported. built. The city council is likely to the Transcontinental Railroad in the school’s 15th, and possibly one? Two beads only!” hollered authorize several new positions this to pan for gold, get your face last, Market Day, which teaches a second grader, who sounded year to keep up. shaved, lie on a bed of nails and kids about both economics and like a hot dog vendor at a baseball Despite the department’s efforts have tea in a traditional Japanese world cultures in the setting of a game. to provide clarity and ample oppor- tea house, all in one day. Last traditional marketplace. (Slater is tunity for public input, frustrated week, however, Slater School’s scheduled to close in a consolida- See MARKET DAY, page 16 citizens walking out of council chambers in confusion or dis- gust has become a common sight recently. McNair has had the difficult task of managing the huge Tooth or consequences surge in housing developments while trying to balance concerns HIGH-TECH DENTISTRY and the only time he tried a steak, about the impacts on traffic, park GIVES LOCAL MAN it stuck in his throat. space and privacy. But on April 28, a revolu- “She has a wonderful ability to NEW CHOPPERS tionary dental procedure gave listen to people and to try to find By Sue Dremann Green a set of permanent pearly common ground and try to resolve whites. Called Teeth-in-an- issues,” said city manager Kevin Hour, the new technique uses Duggan, adding, “You’re never going ohn Green didn’t have a high technology to image and to please all the people all the time.” tooth in his head, but he was create models of a patient’s That includes people like Jim Jgrinning. Soon he would be jaw, gums and natural bite, so Briggs, who last year helped orga- picking ribs from between his prosthodontists can quickly nize his Whisman Station neigh- teeth — a set that would be all and easily screw a set of pre- bors against a proposed develop- his own. designed teeth into a patient’s ment by Pulte Homes. Expressing a Just 27 years old, the Moun- jaw bones. popular sentiment last August, tain View resident has never By dinnertime, most patients Briggs told the city council that the John Green after tasted barbecued ribs, because he John Green before process “sucks.” V couldn’t tear meat from bones; See TEETH, page 7

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and maintain public parks for ELECTION 12 years, and Measure C is a Continued from page 1 $491 million bond to upgrade Grand Opening facilities on the Foothill-De “We’ve seen where it’s under Anza Community College cam- 50 percent, so we’re hoping puses. Special there will be a larger turnout The first two measures require this time around. It conceiv- a simple majority to pass, while ably could be because this time Measure C needs 55 percent $250 Off we have some very key races,” approval. any major dental procedure Rosas said. Voters may cast their ballots In addition to voting in the between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on gubernatorial primary, Moun- Tuesday. To locate their polling For a brighter, more dazzling tain View voters will approve place, voters may refer to the back or reject several local ballot cover of their sample ballot or to smile tonight, come in today for measures. Measure A is a half- www.sccvote.org, or may call BriteSmile or Rembrandt cent sales tax increase to pro- (866) 430-VOTE. V vide transportation and social teeth whitening and receive services; Measure B allows the E-mail Molly Tanenbaum at OP$100RA off. county to continue to develop [email protected] $250 off any major dental procedure.ENINGND NewL LpatientsOSOS only. AALTOSLTOS ! grow For a brighter, moreDD dazzlingentistryentistr smiley your business. tonight, comewww.losaltosdds.com in for BriteSmile or www losaltosddsteeth whitening com and Advertise in the Voice • 650-964-6300 925 RembrandtN. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos • (650) 559-0000

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contact, a malady called maloc- nia prosthodontist with Prosth- the titanium framework. Then, uppers and screw them in as TEETH clusion, which impaired eating odontics Intermedica, who had Balshi drilled six implants into individual crowns, which can be Continued from page 5 and speaking. The widespread done more Teeth-in-an-Hour the upper jaw, repeating the pro- replaced if one wears down or decay and malocclusion ensured implants than anyone in the cess. The entire surgery took one becomes damaged. can sit down to a full-course that with time, Green’s remain- country, he said. hour and 45 minutes. Green’s teeth should last meal. ing teeth would fall out. An imaging CAT scan created When Green came out of anes- approximately five to seven Prior to Green’s April 28 sur- Laine, who has practiced his 3-D computer models of Green’s thesia, he opened his eyes and years, Laine said, after which gery, his teeth had been a mess, specialized dentistry for 28 years, jaws, which were sent to Balshi looked in the mirror. Tears rolled they should be replaced. New according to his dentist, Dr. Gary said Green’s was a “once in a and to Swedish dental implant down his cheeks. It was the first impressions will be made, and Laine, a Palo Alto prosthodontist lifetime case.” To correct his bite, maker Nobel Biocare, the inven- time he’d had teeth in six years. adjustments made, as Green’s jaw who specializes in difficult cases. Laine first extracted all of Green’s tor of Teeth-in-an-Hour. Laine said he sometimes changes with age. According to Green, his gums teeth. Then, he coordinated with Technicians at Balshi’s com- doesn’t think of the impact his Green’s grin is wide as ever. became enflamed starting when a plastic surgeon, who moved pany built a set of teeth based on work has on patients, but as he “The sky is unlimited,” he said. he was 10 years old. He couldn’t Green’s upper jaw 9 millimeters plans developed from the com- flew back from Philadelphia, For years, he’s wanted to leave keep braces on, because something forward. (Moving the lower jaw puter images. They even matched the Bay Area and explore dif- was wrong with the enamel on his the color of his gums. ferent parts of the country. He’s teeth. He couldn’t eat a regular Polished, they awaited Green’s It was the first already making plans. sandwich, ripping and tearing at In all, Green had arrival on April 28. He’s also adjusting to the feel his food, instead of biting. His patient sufficiently anes- time he’d had teeth of teeth, savoring the scents and By the time he came to Laine, six surgeries. thetized, Balshi drilled the pre- flavors no longer blocked by his teeth were rotten from drink- marked holes for implants into in six years. dentures, and learning to speak ing soft drinks, and his gums Green’s jawbone, the consistency clearly. He still forgets he has were raw and inflamed. of which is between balsa wood permanent teeth, and tries to take “There were areas where it would have obstructed Green’s and oak, he said. them out at night, as if they were looked like a rat gnawed off,” airway.) Made of titanium, the implants, he considered the changes he’s dentures. Laine said of portions of Green’s Laine created a special set of which look like tiny eyeglass seen in John Green, a young Eating, he’s finding, is revela- back gums, called sinuses. dentures. Thin slices of bone frame screws, are bone-conduc- man he described as “a really tory. Green’s dental problems were from the top of Green’s skull, tive, so that bone will grow to nice kid.” He ate a ham and cheese sand- partially genetic, and partially which wear less than other attach to them. To help the pro- He’s watched Green turn his wich recently, and for the first because he was dentist phobic, bones, were added to bring the cess, Balshi coated the implants fear into interest, and his confi- time, he left teeth marks after Laine said. Green was adopted, upper jaw forward. The dentures with protein growth factors the dence and self-esteem grow. He each bite. They were clear, clean and didn’t know until recently were then surgically attached. body uses, which were taken will continue to evaluate Green’s cuts, rather than sloppy tears, he that his birth mother and a sister In all, Green had six surgeries from platelets in Green’s blood. upper teeth, which are made of said, grinning broadly. V had the same jaw deformities he to add more surface area for his He screwed six implants into a temporary resin material, for had, and a brother has the same upper and lower jaw. the holes in Green’s lower jaw. three months, fine-tuning the This story originally ran in the kind of decaying teeth. Laine referred Green to Dr. The custom set of teeth, made bite and aesthetics. Then, he’ll Palo Alto Weekly, the Voice’s sister Few of Green’s teeth made Thomas Balshi, a Pennsylva- from resin, were then attached fabricate a final ceramic set of paper

THE MOUNTAIN VIEW FIREFIGHTERS would like to thank Rebuilding Together Peninsula Intuit Mountain View Firefighters Venture Foundation Create-A-Smile Builders Fund Along with the following businesses: Able Glass Milgard Windows Bayline Mechanical Painting Plus Cal Dry Wall Quality First Plumbing E. Truman Painting S.D. Flooring Golden State Garage Doors Sears La-Z-Boy Furniture Sleep Train Meyer Appliance Tri Valley Molding & Trim for their contributions and support with the Garcia Family Home Rebuilding Project. To date this was the largest rebuilding project ever.

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Krepick, a retired CEO of a software ■ EL CAMINO company, has expressed his concern to the CITYBRIEFS Continued from page 1 board about the hospital’s future financial Betty Moore and Pauline King, the viability. He has urged the directors to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUEL COSTS CONTINUE TO RISE owners of the 15-acre farm on Grant to sit on a committee that determines the appoint additional members to the non- Road, revealed that it has been steadily CEO’s salary, and whether activities in their profit board, a message that also came The city spent $130,000 more than it losing money and say a sale was nec- practices that compete with the hospital through last Thursday night from the invit- had budgeted on gasoline for its fleet essary to cover the accompanying should require the two physicians to recuse ed consultants. According to the bylaws, last year, as gas prices continued to inheritance taxes. They currently have themselves from related agenda items dur- the board may appoint three members if it increase faster than expected, according a tentative agreement to sell the land ing board meetings. so chooses. to a public works department report. to Palo Alto-based Summerhill Homes Bough and Curatola could not be Rice argued that the board should The report said the amount of for an undisclosed sum. reached for comment after the meeting. appoint additional members to “add gasoline the city uses has stayed rela- The value of the land, an unincorpo- “Put the burden on yourself to make expertise and competencies” to the tively constant since the start mid- rated pocket of Santa Clara County, is the disclosure,” advised Mark Pastin, board. 2002. At the same time, the average estimated to be nearly $30 million. president of the Council of Ethical Orga- “The process of leaving it up to who puts price the city pays has increased Moore and King’s letter says they take nization, who was one of three consultants up the most signs in the district may not be from $1.42 to $3.30 a gallon for regu- no “joy or glee” over the prospect of a brought in to help the board on May 25. the best way to determine who sits on the lar gasoline and from $1.29 to $2.99 sale. It also says they are facing “an eco- “People have elected you because they have board,” Ferguson said, adding that a hospital a gallon for diesel fuel. nomic reality that the property is far too entrusted you.” with a similar structure to El Camino’s, San The city is gradually replacing its valuable for us to continue to hold it as The other two invited consultants includ- Gorgonio Memorial Hospital in Banning, fleet with more efficient vehicles. an unproductive, money-losing asset.” ed Jim Rice, vice chair of the Governance Calif., has appointed additional board mem- A year ago, the city council autho- Even if neighbors are able to suc- Institute, and Ralph Ferguson, CEO of bers and it “has been a positive thing.” rized an $86,000 increase in the city’s cessfully mount a campaign to the Association of California Healthcare At the end of the night, the board took no fuel budget. The city currently budgets preserve all or part of the farm — a Districts. The three, though they disagreed action but has committed to strengthening about $350,000 a year for gasoline prospect that looks unlikely given in certain topics, all delivered a similar its conflict-of-interest policy to be able to alone. Another proposed increase the city council’s unanimous sup- message that El Camino Hospital’s current mitigate future incidents. before the city council would bring the port for a housing project — Moore conflict-of-interest policy is not sufficient “The bottom line to me is it’s really up to city’s fuel budget to over $500,000. and King say the site is unlikely to to handle issues that have already come up, the board to make those decisions. They’re continue as a working farm or host or those that may arise. not standard answers you can get from con- ‘PUMPKIN PATCH’ OWNERS SAY the popular Pumpkin Patch festival The meeting, which was open to the sultants,” said board vice chair David Reeder THEY HAD TO SELL beyond this year. public, drew only three community after the meeting. The city has “pre-zoned” the site for members. The board intends to discuss its conflict- In a recent letter to the city coun- single-family homes, a designation that “To me, the whole question is: Are of-interest policy at upcoming monthly cil, the owners of Mountain View’s must remain for at least two years after they going to do anything about it or meetings. V last remaining farm said its future annexing the land. The city will begin sit and twiddle their thumbs?” said Bill was bleak long before a developer the annexation process in January. Krepick, a Mountain View resident, after E-mail Molly Tanenbaum at announced plans to build dozens of the meeting. [email protected] single-family housing units on the — Jon Wiener land.

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NICHOLAS WRIGHT Pierre Hamilton, left, and Jesse Figueroa, members of the “Yellow Bus Riderz,” celebrate their victory over the “Heavy Metal” team during the Los Altos High dodgeball tournament. Dodgeball mania at LA High GETTING WHACKED WITH RUBBER BALLS WHIPS STUDENTS INTO A FRENZY

By Molly Tanenbaum Bobby McClean. their opponents. A player is out “We’re hella buff so we won,” if he or she gets hit below the www.booksinc.net hether it’s on the play- Hearn proclaimed, after the shoulders, but can return if a ground or in a Ben final game against “Talon Team teammate catches a ball thrown WStiller movie, there’s A,” the high school newspaper’s from the other team. A team something mesmerizing about team. must eliminate all members of watching people get smacked Students packed the stands the other team to win. with rubber playground balls. in the gym during their lunch The Unstoppable Legends’ The 2004 movie “Dodgeball: period for a week and a half strategy helped bring them to Is your A True Underdog Story” has to watch their classmates hurl the top. started a craze at Los Altos High rubber balls at each other. A “We tried to throw them as School. The school just held its huge part of the excitement low as possible,” said Russell, still addiction second annual dodgeball tourna- comes from the risk to those sweaty and out of breath from ment from May 17-26, in which watching from the stands, since the final match. He thought the hurting 384 students and staff members cheering fans can get hit with Legends were victorious because made up 64 teams that competed balls too. “We had a team of people who anyone? for the school-wide champion- Dodgeball games are fast- gave all we had.” ship. paced and chaotic, and teams The tournament has grown And the winners? The “Unstop- try to win as many games as — last year drew 44 teams of pable Dodgeball Legends,” a possible within five minutes. six to the gym to play, accord- group of sophomores: Scott At the start of each game, team ing to Assistant Principal Cristy Russell, Joe Hearn, Albie LaPoll, members race to pick up four Dawson, who organized the Sasha Fry, Kimiya Oshikogi and balls that they then throw at event along with the Associated Student Body. The Talon wrote a special dodgeball pull-out section in their May issue. HE SEQUOIA CENTER helps families recover the Teams showed up in costume, like the “Pink Panthers” in their Tbalance in their lives from the effects of abusing alcohol matching pink polo shirts, and and other drugs. Our services are offered in a warm and caring “Acuna-Matata” in green-and- environment by trained staff dedicated to helping individuals orange tie-dyed T-shirts. “The game is all about not gain control over their lives. having self control,” said senior The Sequoia Center is licensed through –Call today 1-800-997-5504 James Davis, a player for Acuna- the State of California to deliver: to schedule a free, conﬁ dential Matata, which was eliminated assessment with one on May 24 after a game against • Medical Detoxiﬁ cation of our Specialists. “Chalo’s Crew.” “We didn’t • Outpatient Treatment (Day & Evening) make enough suicide plays,” he THE • Residential Treatment said. The Unstoppable Legends plan • Integrated Behavioral Health sequoiaCENTER to return next year with the same Programs /Partial Hospitalization CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT SERVICES /Day Treatment 650 Main Street, Redwood City members to defend their title. V NICHOLAS WRIGHT 2660 Solace Place, Suite A, Mountain View Kevin Bell, a Los Altos freshman and member of “The Sitting Ducks” 800-997-5504 • www.sequoiacenter.com team, prepares to hurl a rubber ball at his opponents. E-mail Molly Tanenbaum at [email protected] HEALTH • HOPE • RECOVERY

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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW Announcing a Free Workshop for Mountain View Landlords and Rental Housing Managers

Avoid Rental Problems! Know Your Rights & Responsibilities! Includes Updates on New Laws Thursday, June 8 9:30 am to 12:00 noon Mountain View Public Library - Community Room 585 Franklin Street

Presented by the Mountain View Mediation Program and Project Sentinel NORBERT VON DER GROEBEN Sponsored by the City of Mountain View Have you ever been badly For more information, call 650.960.0495 REVERE Q: injured? Continued from page 10 Not badly — smoke inhala- A: tion and stresses and strains on average they have six years of but nothing broken. One of the experience as a company officer. things I’m particularly proud of That said, the expertise is out- here is we haven’t lost anyone standing when you watch them a line-of-duty death since I got and they participate in drills. The here. other night, we had our four-alarm Send Us fire down on Castro Street and I Why are you leaving Send Us watched them fighting that fire Q: Mountain View? and it was outstanding. They do a Future opportunities, an AA PostcardPostcard real good job. A: opportunity to work in a fire district. I’ve worked for What made you want to city departments all these years. Q: become a firefighter? Fire districts work a little differ- It was through my father- ently than city fire departments. A: in-law, actually. My wife A fire district focuses on just one and I were born and raised in thing. Their funding mechanism is Englewood and he introduced focused just toward that. There are me to that. My son’s a firefighter, some wildland responsibilities and and his uncle and grandfather I have some expertise in that also. are firefighters. As a young boy, you’re always interested in being What do you hope to a cop or a firefighter. Q: accomplish at your new post in Novato? Does your wife worry The ability in any job is to Q: about you and your son A: add value to the organiza- getting hurt? tion and help it make its necessary There’s always a concern changes and enhance services. A: about that, even as a Any leader wants to be able to father worrying about a son. do that. I wouldn’t presume that But the fire department does I would know the organization extraordinary things and for until I immerse myself in it. the firefighters they become ordinary. For my wife, growing Do you have any words of Raymunda Briones with her son, Rev. William Briones in up in the fire services, it’s kind Q: advice for your successor? of ordinary. We just can’t forget that we front of Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Kyoto, Japan. This is the highest mortality A: are people serving people rate of any occupation. We lose and the fire service is about main- Take a photo with the Mountain View Voice a firefighter every three days taining and protecting our society on your next trip and email to in this country. We gravitate ... and I think that’s where the fire to that because we thought we chief’s focus needs to be. V [email protected] or mail to could make a difference and Postcards, P.O. Box 405, Mountain View, CA 94042. we wanted to be a part of that E-mail Molly Tanenbaum at change. [email protected]

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ADAM HEYMAN Father John Fitzpatrick of St. Athanasius Church blesses the home of Eutimio and Genevieve Garcia, newly &IRST3TREET ,OS!LTOS #! remodeled thanks to donations of labor and supplies by the Mountain View Fire Department and local businesses. 4EL WWWLOSALTOSVAULTCOM

on display recently at the unveil- ing of their home — renovated Extreme makeover: with new windows and doors and stocked with furniture and appliances from local businesses all over Mountain View edition town. Anna Olmos, who had taken LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS The heater broke in the early in her parents for the last month, REBUILD HOME FOR 1990s. The walls lacked insula- drove Genevieve and Eutimio back tion. Dry rot and termites were to their home. Friends, neighbors, GRATEFUL COUPLE attacking the foundation. volunteers and members of the By Jon Wiener “The house was one step away media waited behind a row of from a bulldozer,” said Steve fire trucks to surprise the couple. enevieve Garcia was lying in Nyberg, superintendent of Venture Father John Fitzpatrick from St. a hospital bed last Novem- Builders and construction captain Athanasius Church blessed the Gber when she finally took for a project that would change house as the visibly moved couple Blanca Cinco’s advice and asked their fate. hugged everyone in sight. Rebuilding Together for help. For several years, Cinco, the “Even before they moved [the Garcia and her husband Euti- director of the city’s community trucks], I started to cry,” said mio had bought their modest outreach program, had encour- Genevieve, who had never been single-story house on Burgoyne aged Genevieve to apply to away from her home so long. Street 42 years ago, when that Rebuilding Together, a nation- Rebuilding Together’s local was something farm workers wide program that uses local president, Loretta Gallegos, said could still afford to do. volunteers to do free renovations the Garcia’s home was one of Initially, the couple picked cher- for poorer homeowners and the most extensive renovations ries in Saratoga. Eutimio later got a nonprofits. Genevieve said she the group has ever done. She job as a tar and gravel worker. Gen- did not need the help. estimated the renovations had a evieve worked for the elementary Her perspective changed when fair market value of more than school district as a special educa- diabetes landed her in the hospi- $30,000 and credited the Moun- tion aide, where she met Cinco. tal and confined her to a walker tain View firefighters for their But as housing prices skyrock- too big to fit through many of the work in getting local businesses eted, the Garcias’ fixed income doorways in the aging house. to contribute. left them unable to pay for need- Genevieve’s prayers were eventu- The firefighters volunteer every ed repairs to the aging house. ally answered, and the results were year with Rebuilding Together. Let the Sunshine in At one point this year, so many There’s nothing quite firefighters showed up after their like the well crafted shifts that some had to be turned beauty of an Andersen away. Intuit and Venture Build- window or door. At Bruce Bauer our expert sales staff ers also contributed many hours will help you find the best Andersen solution for your of volunteer work. home improvement needs. The famous Andersen® “Once people heard what we Frenchwood® patio doors and the new custom-sized were doing, it started to snow- double-hung windows provide exceptional beauty, ball,” said fire union president energy efficiency and reliability. John Miguel, who was in charge Come in to Bruce Bauer Lumber & Supply today to find out of raising donations. more about our Andersen® windows and doors. Bruce Bauer Gazing at her newly construct- Lumber & Supply. We’re more than just a warehouse. ed kitchen four days after her 72nd birthday, Genevieve Garcia Bruce Bauer Lumber & Supply said, “I didn’t expect all this. ... 134 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA 94040 It’s like a miracle.” In the other (650) 948-1089 www.brucebauer.com

ADAM HEYMAN room, her husband could not Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:00pm Sat 8:00am-4:30pm Sun 9:00am-4:30pm The rebuilt Garcia home stop smiling. V

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from China” as she pranced in Kids warming up for Olympics in Mountain View MARKET DAY Japanese Geta sandals and a Continued from page 5 long, flowing belted robe while hird, fourth, and fifth prelude to other children’s activi- Olympics in Mountain View fanning herself. graders from all schools in ties that these organizations will will take place this Sunday, June Each grade level brings games “It is worth it,” she said, when TMountain View will com- be co-producing, Schultz added. 4, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and foods from a different part asked if she thought the two pete in Olympics in Mountain “All of these events are impor- at the Mountain View High of the world, and students use beads were well spent. She espe- View, a track and field event this tant because they create civic School track, 3535 Truman Ave. wooden beads as currency at cially enjoyed walking in the weekend. pride, they get kids from other Registration continues up to each one of the booths. When sandals. “It’s very exciting to have the schools to know each other, and the event. Forms are available at they run out of beads, they must “They look funny because recreation department, police they’re healthy.” the event, at public elementary work at one of the many booths they have two bumps and I like department and school district The track events range from schools in Mountain View, and to be able to earn more back. to push down on them when I coming together to create this the 50-meter dash to a 400-meter at http://olympicsinmountain- First grader Grace Nuckolls walk,” she said. event that will benefit children run, and field events include the view.org. paid the hefty price of two Over in another area of Market and the community,” said volun- long jump, rope jumping and beads to play dress-up. She Day, fourth and fifth graders teer Vicki Schultz. The event is a basketball free throws. — Elizabeth Lasky pretended to be “a woman presented the “Lost Colony of Roanoke,” which included such activities as milking a sawhorse cow named Bessie and lying on a real bed of nails. “Chelsea, how in the heck are you supposed to lie on it without it hurting?” called fourth grader Zoe Morgan to her friend as she gingerly tried to position herself over the nails. She paid one bead to try it out. The most popular activity by far was also Market Day’s newest feature, a student-built reconstruction of the Trans- continental Railroad, made from Radio Flyers and two-by- twos. Slater students lined up and eagerly parted with their beads to take turns having classmates pull them along the track from Omaha to Sacra- mento. Once in Sacramento, students could pan for gold. The gold pieces were actually spray- painted rocks hiding among ordinary pebbles in murky water. Fourth grader Lou Rosen manned the gold-panning station and warned, “Sometimes, you get a little splashed.” Slater principal Nicki Smith, who will leave the district at the end of the school year to head a charter school in East Palo Alto, said Market Day instills in students a “sense of pride in what they’ve done.” Back in 1990, teachers wrote a grant to fund Market Day in order to give students a creative way to learn about world marketplaces. Since then, the day has evolved with more of a focus on economics and barter- ing, which fits in with the social studies curriculum required for all grades, said teacher Sally Topete, who will head to Monta Loma School next year when Slater closes. Teachers are not sure whether the Market Day tradition will continue at another elementary school in the coming years with Slater closed, but many said they hope it will. V

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an uncontested Green Party primary and earning 2 percent The politics of driving in the general election. “He sees all kinds of connec- MV RESIDENT HOPING FOR GREEN PARTY NOMINATION TO SENATE tions that people don’t usually consider,” said his father. “Some- By Jon Wiener and, as Harter said, “The stake “I tried to, but he wasn’t that times he’s a little hard to follow, of my objections is being driven interested,” he said. but if you stay with him, there’s ian Harter would like a deeper in the heart of the beast.” The political awakening came something real and deep there.” minute of your time. Fifty- Harter was born in Santiago, during a couple of state depart- “I think people tend to under- Tthree seconds, actually. Chile, his mother a South Afri- ment conferences organized estimate him a little bit. Most If you frequent downtown can journalist and his father, at Tian’s behest in the early people don’t realize that he’s cafes, chances are you’re famil- John Harter, a veteran of the 1990s, both on the topic of really quite brilliant.” V iar with Harter’s “little speech,” foreign service. His father said energy usage. The younger a timed manifesto on free- Tian never wanted to talk about Harter quickly ran for Con- E-mail Jon Wiener at ing ourselves from our cars. politics growing up. gress in Sacramento, winning [email protected] Tian Harter The 47-year-old Mountain View resident, who claims to be better known as the “ ‘Mend Your Fuel- ish Ways’ guy,” has made it his mission to give the speech to as Business Owners: many people as he possibly can. This spring, he decided that the best way to do that would be a How’s your Nest Egg? run for the Green Party nomination for U.S. Senate. NEST EGG TO DO LIST: “For me, politics is all about the culture wars,” Harter said ✓ last week during an interview OWN YOUR HOME GOT IT! outside Red Rock Cafe. In his speech (viewable online ✓ INVEST IN 401K GOT IT! at http://tian.greens.org/Lit- tleSpeech.shtml), he says, “I’m doing what I can, and I’m ask- OWN YOUR OFFICE BUILDING CALL US! ing other people to do what they can.” In addition to trying to give his “OWNING MY OWN BUILDING? IT’S A NO-BRAINER!” speech at as many events as possible, he is mailing thousands of postcards and passing out stick- ers, for both cars and bikes. If Harter’s campaign methods are rather simple, his ultimate goal is even simpler: “I think cli- mate change should be a political issue.” But Harter is not your run- of-the-mill candidate. Even in a Green Party race that pits him against a writer and an air pollu- tion control district inspector, the eccentric son of a diplomat stands out as a unique character. Harter describes himself as a “community volunteer” on the ballot. The reason, he said, is that after cashing out the stock options he earned as a software engineer for AOL, he decided he no longer wanted to pay taxes Vince Gidaro, owner of VSG Real Estate Appraisal, recently purchased an ofﬁ ce condo at The Vineyard. to the federal government or its military. And the only way to do that legally was to stop working. “I’ve been living off my savings The Vineyard ever since George Bush invaded the rest of the world, just because MOUNTAIN VIEW I didn’t want to make any mon- ■ ey,” said Harter. ■ Starting at $425,000 Ideal for Ofﬁ ce, Profesional Service and Technology Firms Instead, Harter has been mak- ■ ■ Design your own space! ing as many little speeches as he 90% Financing Available can, participating actively with ■ 1,070-7,744 square feet ■ Close to restaurants, health clubs, the local Green Party and an alphabet soup of community other amenities organizations. But all that will Conveniently located at 425-495 Whisman Rd., Mountain VIew pale in comparison to what he’ll (near Ellis Street offramp from Hwy 101) do over the next six months if he wins Tuesday’s primary, he said. Visit Online at www.thevineyardmv.com If he loses, the campaign will not have been a total loss. Hundreds, Contact Exclusive RICK BELL KEVIN CUNNINGHAM maybe thousands, more people Agents: 408.982.8428 650.688.8521 will have heard the little speech, [email protected] [email protected]

JUNE 2, 2006 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ 17 ■ EDITORIAL ■ YOUR LETTERS Viewpoint ■ GUEST OPINIONS

■ EDITORIAL ■ LETTERS THE OPINION OF THE VOICE VOICES FROM THE COMMUNITY

Founding Editor, Kate Wakerly MEASURE A WILL FUND ALVARION OVERLOOKED NEEDED SERVICES IN GOOGLE WIFI STORY ■ STAFF Voice endorsements Editor: Editor: Publisher ountain View voters will go to the polls Tuesday Most of us are aware of the ser- I wish to draw attention to an Tom Gibboney vices our city provides, includ- error in Kathy Schrenk’s feature and, along with other Santa Clara County residents, Managing Editor ing street maintenance, garbage cover article in the Voice busi- Don Frances make billion-dollar decisions that will affect trans- pickup, and library services. ness section (“Whither WiFi,” Staff Writers M Molly Tanenbaum portation, health care and higher education for years to come. But what about the county? May 26). Jon Wiener Measure A, the half-cent sales tax that would fund transpor- Among its many services, it is The article says that the net- Intern the county that maintains our work is built using 350 of Tro- Elizabeth Lasky tation and important health projects, is controversial because expressway system, inspects pos’ mesh WiFi nodes that are Contributors Angela Hey some of the estimated $5.2 bil- our restaurants to ensure public collected at three central points. Sheila Himmel lion raised by the tax would safety, and provides specialized While that is correct, if you Diana Reynolds Roome services at the county hospital, notice in the picture showing Elaine Rowland very likely be used to bail out This is a blank such as the only burn center in Minnie Ingersoll from Google Kathy Schrenk the BART-to-San Jose project. Photographers check to county the Bay Area. presenting the solution, you Norbert von der Groeben Recent polls conducted for the Measure A will help ensure will see the role our company Nicholas Ryan Wright Valley Transportation Authority supervisors to that our county continues these plays. Alvarion (the name is in Design Director vital services. Additionally, it the image on the screen in the Raul Perez showed that a quarter-cent VTA Assistant Design Director spend more than will expand transit options for photo) provides the wireless Katie Cvitkovich tax, which would need a two- our county including bus and multipoint backhaul for this Designers thirds vote to pass, would likely $5 billion over the light rail, Caltrain and BART. I network. Linda Atilano support Measure A to maintain Over 50 of our gateways are Elise Eisenman fail, so a last-minute decision was life of the tax. Jessica Mumper important county services. positioned on poles around the Holly Peters made by county supervisors to David Jackson city with the Tropos gear. The Sara Rosenberg Gail Thoreson back a general half-cent county Harpster Drive Tropos mesh nodes route all Michael Villalobos tax, which can pass with a simple majority vote and still pro- the traffic through our nodes, Senior Advertising Representative vide money to rescue VTA’s BART project. PERSONAL PROTEST which then sends it along to the Judie Rachel Block three Alvarion base station col- Real Estate Advertising Executive The Voice recommends a “no” vote on Measure A, for several AGAINST MEASURE A Pooja Bhardwaj lection sites. In other words, the Real Estate Advertising Coordinator reasons. First, voters should be able to support a separate coun- Editor: Tropos gear provides the last Charito Mabutas ty tax for health care and other services, and a VTA tax that I do all of my shopping for few hundred feet edge access, Advertising Sales Representative goods and services in Los while Alvarion’s gear creates a Kathy Hsu could be used for BART and other transit projects. Each should Altos, Mountain View and Palo citywide umbrella over all of Advertising Services Bill Rayburn stand on its own merits. Second, due to the general nature of Alto and spend approximately Mountain View from just three Classified Representatives the county tax, there is no way to know for sure what services $3,000 per year in sales tax. If base stations. Irene Schwartz will be funded. This is a blank check to county supervisors to Measure A passes, I will, as a The role we play is as essen- Blanca Yoc personal protest, take all of my tial as the mesh and, in fact, it Office Coordinator spend more than $5 billion over the life of the tax. Diane Martin future shopping to the cities of defines how much capacity is Circulation Director Measure B, the 12-year continuation of county support for San Mateo County. available for the mesh network. Bob Lampkin parks, has no financial impact and should be approved by vot- If there are more people out It also plays the central role in • there of a like mind, I urge you getting the traffic back using HOW TO REACH THE VOICE ers. Vote yes on Measure B. to do likewise; this will put a big as few mesh nodes as possible, 655 W. Evelyn Ave., Suite #3 Measure C, the Foothill-De Anza Community College District P.O. Box 405 hurt in the misguided plan to reducing latency of the network Mountain View, CA 94042 school bonds, will help upgrade and enhance the district’s aging pass Measure A. and improving performance News/editorial department buildings. Unlike the state university systems, community col- Lawrence Wallace (650) 964-6300 Midrock Corners See LETTERS, next page fax (650) 964-0294 leges rely on local voters to approve building and modernization Display Advertising sales (650) 964-6300 plans. Measure C, a $490.8 million bond issue, needs a 55 percent Classified Advertising sales margin of victory. We urge voters to keep this vibrant educational (650) 964-6490 (650) 326-8216 institution moving forward and vote “yes” for Measure C. fax (650) 326-0155 E-mail Editorial Two state propositions, 81 and 82, also are on the bal- [email protected] lot. Proposition 81 authorizes a $600 million bond issue to E-mail Classified [email protected] improve, expand or build libraries across the state. This bond E-mail Circulation deserves support, and if anything, is far too small for the job at [email protected] • hand. Vote yes on Proposition 81. The Voice is published weekly by Embarcadero Publishing Co. and Proposition 82, to provide a year of preschool paid for by a distributed by U.S. Mail to residences new tax on high-income earners, is a bad idea that we believe and businesses in Mountain View. Copyright ©2006 by Embarcadero should be defeated. While there is merit in giving children Publishing Company. All rights reserved. more support prior to kindergarten, to embed such a program Member, Mountain View Chamber of Commerce in the California Constitution, particularly its strategy of plac- • The Mountain View Voice is mailed free upon ing the entire financial burden on the top 1 percent of taxpay- request to residents in Mountain View. If you ers, is not good public policy. There are other ways to bring are not currently receiving the paper, you may request free delivery by calling 964-6300. preschool to those who need it and can’t afford it. Voters should Voluntary subscriptions at $25 per year are welcome from residents of Mountain View. say no to Proposition 82, and pressure their state legislators to Subscription rate for businesses and for residents of other communities is $40 per year. come up with a better plan.

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■ was distressed that even though the beautiful trees on San Anto- GUESTOPINION LETTERS Google’s representative men- nio to widen the road be far off? Continued from previous page tioned us in her presentation, Secondly, we already have a the critical role we contribute to Home Depot just two freeway Measure A important of applications like VoIP (voice this project was excluded in our exits away from the site, as well over IP). This is why Tropos and hometown newspaper. as one in Sunnyvale. Why not Alvarion are partners on a num- Patrick Leary find a general retailer that better to Valley’s future ber of municipal projects, from Assistant Vice President, meets the needs of the majority Corpus Christi, to Miami Beach, Marketing, of the local residents? n May 24, we cut the projects identified and accom- to Hartford, to New Orleans. Alvarion, Inc. Finally, whether or not there ribbon at the 85 and 101 plished since 1996. And it runs Alvarion’s North American is any chance of stopping Home ONorth interchange, cel- around $100 a family per year. headquarters are right here WARY OF TRAFFIC Depot again and re-opening the ebrating the opening of one of the A consortium of organizations, in Mountain View at 2495 bidding for the site, I ask city largest traffic congestion manage- more than 200 groups and organi- NIGHTMARE IF HOME officials to keep the shopping Leghorn St., where we employ DEPOT OPENS ment projects on the Peninsula, zations from the League of Women about 170 people. Alvarion is center pedestrian-friendly for and reducing one of our worst traf- Voters to Packard Children’s Hos- a NASDAQ-listed global com- Editor: the many local residents who fic bottlenecks. pital will be part of the public pany with about $200 million I read with great concern the frequently walk to their friendly, This would not have happened process to decide how these funds in annual revenue. We have the article in the May 19 edition neighborhood shopping center. without funds from Measure B, will be used. majority market share in our of the Voice stating that Home Nancy Morimoto voted on in 1996, providing half- There will be many competing industry (you might know it as Depot is slated to replace Sears at Whits Road cent sales tax revenue to the Board needs for these resources. Our the “WiMAX” industry). We the San Antonio Shopping Cen- of Supervisors for this type of Valley Medical Center is short $46 relocated here from San Diego ter (“Home Depot taking Sears IS COUNCIL LIVING transportation projects. That tax million for next fiscal year, our jails last year after our acquisition site”). UP TO ITS OATH? expired on April 1 of this year. are overcrowded, our expressways The traffic on San Antonio, of Interwave on Leghorn, and Editor: The leveraging power of those need patching and paving. are considered one of a handful especially at El Camino Real, dollars, combined with state and Why a “general” tax? State law will become a nightmare if the We’ve seen the city council of true pioneers in the wire- refuse to call for the return of federal matches, resulted in nearly stipulates that a tax requiring a less space (dating back to our center does become a regional two dozen road and rail projects. majority of the vote must be kept shopping center. San Antonio the National Guard from Iraq to BreezeCOM days). Companies protect us in the case of an earth- Without those Measure B funds, general, keeping it flexible for like Intel and IBM have chosen Road is already extremely con- our county supervisors’ available future uses. A specific tax requires gested and will become much quake. They tell us this question Alvarion as their primary sys- is not within their purview. dollars for highways, expressways, a two-thirds vote, and can only be tem partner (and in the case of more so with the new housing and for city streets will disappear. used for the uses stated. to be built at the Mayfield Mall I’m now wondering what IBM, sole partner) for the space. they think about the oath they Measure A, on the June ballot, In the end, it’s really about our Folks like me moved our site and with the Whole Foods picks up where the Measure B left economy, our ability to care for grocery store about to open. took to defend the Constitu- families up here and bought tion. Many councils have off. The county Board of Supervi- those who are the most needy, and homes in Mountain View. We Will I have to sit in traffic to sors would continue to have an about the future of the Valley. love this community and we are get my children to and from income stream that could be used Liz Kniss proud to be here. Accordingly, I school each day? Will removing See LETTERS, page 20 for the type of great transportation County Supervisor, District 5

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tions just window-dressing? them before they destroy our ■ LETTERS Bill Michel democracy. GUESTEDITORIAL Continued from page 19 Ortega Avenue The Congress has failed and the courts are struggling in PLAYING STATE-SECRET the face of an administration recognized the constitutional playing high stakes state-secret Destroying Hangar One abuses of the Bush adminis- POKER WITH OUR RIGHTS poker in order to deflect any tration as such. These councils Editor: judicial challenge to their pow- are taking their oaths serious- The Bush administration er grab. would be a travesty ly, and have passed resolutions has it wrong. They believe It is time for patriotic Ameri- calling for impeachment. that we need to cower while cans to stand up and demand DESPITE ITS TOXIC SIDING, The Navy’s report listed 13 Will Mountain View council they decide what rights they that our Constitution and laws alternatives, seven of which were members take their oaths seri- will take away next to bet- be obeyed and enforced, not STRUCTURE IS PART OF eliminated for failing basic prac- ously in this regard, or was that ter protect us. We should be shredded and ignored. AMERICA’S HERITAGE tical, regulatory or environmen- promise to “support and defend” insisting that they protect Ed Taub tal conditions. The remaining Palo Alto Weekly the state and federal constitu- our rights or we will remove Devoto Street six included full demolition ($11.47 million), simple removal he U.S. Navy’s conclu- of the siding and cleaning the sion that Hangar One at skeleton ($11.8 million), replace- TMoffett Field should be ment of the side panels and roof demolished seems inexplicable and clean-up ($15.3 million), given the technical analysis in covering the building with an WWWDEMARTINIORCHARDCOM the Navy’s own report. emulsion coating ($22.4 mil- .3AN!NTONIO2D ,OS!LTOS Even setting aside the exten- lion), encasing it in a “ceramic "^® >zÁ jj^P°z¾^ sive historical considerations of cladding” ($25.5 million), and c>®y®« &ARM&RESHAND l²Ç¬®°w¥¸®¬¬Ç¬ !LWAYSTHE"EST the massive hangar, the approxi- coating it with a “rubberized mate $12.2 million estimated material” ($26.8 million). Add 0$"- 308/ +6.#0)"%&/ 0$"- 308/ cost of its demolition and clean- 10 to 15 percent for contingencies - ( - ( up is a significant start toward and cost increases. the $24.6 million estimate for Historically, Hangar One is "13*$054 ."/(0&43"41#&33*&4 removing the dangerous siding more than just the home of the 3*1& 3*1& '*/&45 and replacing it with “visually ill-fated dirigible U.S.S. Macon, similar” siding. which crashed slowly into the 8&&5 8&&5 6"-*5: 4 4 2 Last August, we strongly urged Pacific in 1935 while on maneu- "/% "/% a 7&3: -# &"$) #4, the Navy to find a way to save the vers. The crash ended the Navy’s 5"45: 5"45: 48&&5 historic hangar — noting that experiment with large dirigi- -0$"-(308/ 3&%#&-- 30$$0-* $430,000 donations from local bles — even though its blimps # chambers of commerce in 1930 patrolled California’s coasts dur- $)&33*&4 1&11&34 $308/4 helped the Navy acquire the land ing World War II and after. 48&&5 48&&5 &953" (for $1) that became the core of The hangar even fits a rec- "/% $3*41 '"/$: a Moffett Field. ognized category of design: $3*41 -# '-"703 -# -0$"- -# Now it’s showdown time: The “Streamline Moderne,” an Art 03("/*$-0$"- 03("/*$-0$"- 03("/*$$"-*' Navy has set June 5 as the cutoff Deco style, in addition to its 3"41#&33*&4 date for public comment. A full numerous innovations in engi- -&"'-&556$& 53"8#&33*&4 "70$"%04 copy of the evaluation report is neering and construction. 30."*/& 4 available at www.navybracpmo. In Word War II it was part 3*1& +6.#04*;& 3&%03 a 48&&5 3*$)"/% org. Even though NASA-Ames of the war effort, with offices (3&&/ #6/5"45: #4, $3&".: &"$) has controlled the property since and repair/servicing facilities 1994, following the 1992 closure for carrier-based planes. Dur- of the Moffett Naval Air Station, ing the Cold War, it was home the cleanup is the Navy’s respon- to a squadron of sub-hunter sibility. P3-Orions, high-tech tracking Replacing the siding, coupled aircraft which followed Soviet with required clean-up work, nuclear subs. would enable the 1932-33 han- It also housed interior test gar to return to the vibrant and flights of the experimental verti- Brought to you by growing level of public use that cal-takeoff aircraft in the 1960s, Larry & Laurie Moore predated its closure in 2002, one of which might have gone after it was determined by sci- through its roof had it not been entific detective work to be the tethered. VACUUM LEAKS source of PCB, lead and asbes- It is too bad the science behind One of the first things to check for when a vehicle We will tell you when it is wise to make certain tos contamination of a storm- the hangar’s original construc- experiences performance problems is a vacuum repairs so you can save money over the long haul. water-runoff collection pond at tion did not know of the dangers leak. These may be responsible for upsetting the At AAA-approved Larry's Autoworks, you get Moffett. At that time the hangar of PCBs, lead and asbestos. operation of a computer system and cause a wide technicians you can trust to give you the straight was the site of the Moffet Field But the difference between the range of symptoms. In addition, several engine sen- scoop. We are just off the 101 Freeway on Leghorn Historical Museum, air shows, costs of demolition and replace- sors and vacuum actuators (vacuum switches) rely between San Antonio and Rengstorff in Mountain on engine vacuum for operation. Vacuum leaks are View. Take the Rengstorff exit south, then right on open houses and a growing list ment of the sides and roofing is frequently caused by deteriorated, broken, or loose Leghorn. Every car our customers bring to us for of other commercial and public trivial in terms of America’s vast vacuum hoses. Air leaks that occur after the airflow service has a technician who is factory-qualified and functions. military budget — and in terms sensor can also cause problems. The sensor cannot trained on that vehicle. Keep that in mind. There is a To allow a gap of just a few of its potential value as a show- measure the air being taken into the engine through difference here and our customers know it. million dollars to seal the fate case for American ingenuity and the leak. As a result, the air-fuel mixture will be of the huge structure — which science in Silicon Valley. incorrect. As sophisticated as a vehicle's computer HINT: A vacuum leak can give rise to symptoms with its twin structure in Macon, Losing the hangar would reflect system is, its operation may sometimes be compro- that mimic fuel-line contamination. Ohio, is one of the two largest a great disrespect for America’s mised by something as small as a leak. structures in America without history, locally and nationally, American • German • Japanese LARRY’S interior supports — would be civilian and military, and must a travesty, an act of wanton not be allowed to happen. V

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fish spoiled. dining town TIED HOUSE An appetizer portion of house- Continued from page 21 made sausages ($4.95) gets you half a Cajun-spice sausage and half Golden Wok specialty beers. The menu also a chicken sausage. They were OK, american 895 Villa St., Mtn. View. mexican offers a couple of helpful sam- but not as tasty as the caramelized Clarkes Charcoal Broiler Distinctive Chinese Cuisine pler choices, less cost-effective onions that topped them. Dim Sum Daily 10-3 Fiesta Del Mar- Seafood, 615 W. El Camino Real, Open Daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. than pitchers and jugs, but fun. A fan of the Tied House recom- Mtn. View. 650/967-0851 Mexican Cuisine & Cantina This way we tried five beers mended the tortilla soup ($3.95 Delivery/Take-Out (Daily) 1005 N. Shoreline Blvd., Voted Best Hamburger 14 Yrs Now Online Order Available ($6.25) from light New World a cup). As opposed to the appe- in a Row. Beautiful Outside www.goldenwokusa.com Mtn. View. 650/965-9354 wheat, served with a slice of tizers, the soup is mildly spiced. Open Daily, Lunch & Dinner. Patio Dining. By phone: 650/964-2222 Voted Best Seafood for 7 years. lemon, to surprisingly food- It’s stocked with pieces of previ- friendly Ironwood Dark, an ously grilled chicken, topped New Tung Kee Noodle House Fiesta Del Mar Too 520 Showers Drive, English-style brown ale. with cilantro and a drizzle of sour Rotisserie & Cantina The menu goes with the cream. Very comforting. Mtn. View. 650/947-8888 735 Villa St., Mtn. View (Inside San Antonio Center) beer. You see lots of appetizers Another comfort choice, the Voted Best Noodle House in 650/967-3525 Fresh Lime Margaritas, 200+ Tequilas, from the finger-licking fam- half-pound hamburger ($7.95) is 2003/2004 Mountain View Voice. ily, like Cajun popcorn shrimp thick and juicy, leaving none of the Prices starting at $3.75. See Coupon. Open Late. ($7.95) and Buffalo tenderloins lightly toasted bun without meat. Henry’s Prime Steakhouse La Fiesta Restaurant (chicken wings, $7.95). If you Fresh green-leaf lettuce, a couple 888 El Camino Real 240 Villa St., Mtn. View weren’t thirsty for beer when slices of ripe tomato, and crisp fries Menlo Park 650/323-7600 french 650/968-1364 The best Mole Poblano and Margaritas you walked in, appetizers do accompany. Instead of fries, you Check Out Our New Menu Featuring the trick. However, the kitchen’s can get green salad, black beans Prime & Niman Ranch Steaks, Fresh in town. Seafood & Prime Rib. Open for hand with salt and salty season- or onion rings. Add-ons for $1 dinner every day at 5:00. ings can be too shaky. Blackened each include mushrooms, grilled catfish strips ($7.95) were a nice onions and the usual cheeses. Hobee’s Restaurants 2312 Central Expwy. Mtn. View. 650/968-6050 ■ DININGNOTES Voted Best Breakfast/Brunch 9 years in a row! TIED HOUSE CAFE Reservations chinese food AND BREWERY Chez TJ Credit Cards Chef Chu’s 938 Villa Street, 954 Villa St., Alcohol 1067 N. San Antonio Road, Mountain View Mtn. View. 650/964-7466 Highchairs on the corner of El Camino, “Outrageously good” New French- (650) 965-2739 Los Altos. 650/948-2696 American fare “in a charming little Wheelchair Access Zagat Review: “Gold Standard in Fresh Victorian house” – Zagat 2003. Hours: Chinese Cuisine.” Banquet Le Petit Bistro 11:30 a.m. -10 p.m. 1405 W. El Camino Real, Monday-Saturday, 11:30 Outdoor Seating Mtn. View. 650/964-3321 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday Noise Level medium Casual and cozy French -high restaurant. 15 tables. www.tiedhouse.com Bathroom Cleanliness fair Parking street and

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It’s cooked medium if you don’t of Silicon Valley’s original micro- warm hospitality. You may notice specify — a no-pink interpreta- brewery. Gordon Biersch opened the bevy of beer steins on the wall. tion of medium. in Palo Alto the same year, 1988, Each belongs to a patron, and one The best entree we tried was but could no longer be called could be yours. V barley-crusted Idaho trout micro. Tied House has just one ($12.95), splayed open and other location, in downtown San grilled. A scoop of Scotch com- Jose. pound butter stands ready, if you Service at lunch was faster and want to make yourself thirsty. more attentive than at the busier The fish comes with rice and dinner hour, when we had to flag The Tied House in downtown sauteed vegetables. down our man in cargo shorts Mountain View offers an eight- Baby back ribs ($16.95 half- and hiking shoes. However, at beer sampler, with their four slab, $21.99 whole slab) claim to both meals we were greeted and original beers and four specialty be smoked over cherry wood. I seated quickly, and thanked on or seasonal beers. couldn’t taste that, but the meat the way out. For a barn-sized res- was tender and chewy, if a little too taurant, Tied House maintains a ADAM HEYMAN dependent on barbecue sauce. Ribs come with vegetables and fries. The Caesar salad ($8.95) can be . upgraded with blackened chick- E L C AMINO H OSPITAL en ($10.95) and smoked salmon C OMMUNITY W ELLNESS L ECTURE S ERIES iscover the exotic and fascinating taste of ($11.95). It was a so-so Caesar, | | with over-spiced croutons and P RESENTED BY D dry toothpicks of cheese, and the Thai cuisine nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley salmon’s smoke could have come from a spray bottle. By the time you get to dessert Pain in Your Joints? at a brewpub, the idea may be to sober up or cleanse your pal- Your Options ate with something sweet. Tied House desserts don’t hang back. Apple cobbler, mocha mud pie, for Joint Replacement cheese cake, all with toppings Bernardo Ferrari, MD like ice cream, whipped cream, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine maraschino cherry and caramel sauce. Bread pudding ($4.95) is Wednesday, June 7, 7 to 8 pm, an occasional, sticky special. City of Sunnyvale - Council Chambers, Tied House claims the mantle 456 West Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale ★★★½ To register and for more information, San Jose call (800) 216-5556. For the Mercury News 3PORTS 7th consecutive year. 0AGE 174 Castro Street, Mountain View Watch All Sports Tel. 650-988-9323 Fax. 650-966-8309 on our Big Screens 4300 Great America Parkway #180, Santa Clara 5205 Prospect Road #110, West San Jose RANT OAD OUNTAIN IEW 2500 G R | M V , CA 94040 Tel. 408-988-2982 Fax. 408-988-4292 Tel. 408-253-8424 Fax. 408-253-8833 Daily Lunch (800) 216-5556 | www.elcaminohospital.org Special TIED HOUSE CAFE & BREWERY South Bay’s Your Place for: World Cup Original Garden Patio Dining Microbrewery Eight Microbrews Soccer on Tap All Games Live. Happy Hour: Fresh Beer To Go 1st game Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm Corporate Parties Friday June 9th @ 9AM. Saturdays– 9pm - close Catering No Cover. Breakfast Served Watch Giants, A's, Voted NBA Playoffs, NFL is Coming. “Best California Cuisine” in Mountain View DANCE FLOOR Check out our menu online @ www.tiedhouse.com FULL MENU Lunch served all day Live Music Every 3rd Saturday Kitchen Open until 8:30pm Open Daily: M-Th & Sat 11:30-10:00, 1431 Plymouth St., Mtn. View F 11:30-11:00 & Sun 11:30-9:30 (Exit at Shoreline off 101) 650.961.1992 (650) 965-BREW 954 Villa St. Mountain View

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AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH (PG) ✭✭✭1/2 Chinese Cuisine Palo Alto Square: 2:30, 3:20, 4:40, 5:40, 7, 8, 9:20 & 10:20 p.m.; ■ MOVIEREVIEWS “This could become a Sat. & Sun. also at noon; Sun. also at 1 p.m. favorite lunch spot with its THE BREAK-UP (PG-13) ✭✭ huge bowls of fresh noodles Century 16: 11 a.m.; 12:35, 1, 1:40, 3, 3:40, 4:20, 5:25, 6:15, 7:05, 7:50, and generous plates.” 8:55, 9:40 & 10:15 p.m. —MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE Century 12: Noon, 1:30, 2:40, 4:15, 5:20, 6:50, 8, 9:40 & 10:30 p.m. ✭✭✭ Entire Menu Available for Take Out THE DA VINCI CODE (PG-13) Century 16: 11 a.m.; 12:30, 1:45, 2:15, 3:40, 5:25, 7:10, 9:10, 10:05 & Private Party Dining Room • Catering Available for Parties Free Delivery w/Catering • All Credit Cards Accepted 10:20 p.m. Century 12: 11:55 a.m.; 1:25, 3:20, 4:40, 6:40, 7:55 & 9:55 p.m. THE DA VINCI CODE ✭✭✭ T: 650.960.1677 F: 650.960.8177 (Century 16, Century 12) “The Da Vinci 743 W. Dana St. Mountain View DISTRICT B13 (NOT RATED) (NOT REVIEWED) Code” has already been cracked. Even if Aquarius: 4, 6, 8 & 10 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at noon, 2 & 4 p.m. you haven’t bought or borrowed one of KEEPING UP WITH THE STEINS (PG-13) the 50 million sold copies of Dan Brown’s (NOT REVIEWED) theological thriller, chances are you know Century 16: 11:05 a.m.; 1:10, 3:20, 5:35, 7:40 & 9:45 p.m. all about this controversial take on the ✭✭ legend of the Holy Grail. The film opens THE LOST CITY (R) 1/2 on the run with a Louvre curator (Jean- Guild: 5 & 8:15 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 1:30 p.m. Pierre Marielle) gunned down in the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Grand Gallery by a murderous monk (Paul Century 16: 1:45, 4:30, 7:15 & 10 p.m. Bettany), and the action never stops. A Century 12: 1, 3:55, 7:05 & 10 p.m. French police captain (Jean Reno) escorts renowned Harvard symbologist Robert OVER THE HEDGE (PG) ✭✭✭1/2 Langdon (Tom Hanks) from his book Century 16: 11:10 & 11:55 a.m.; 1:20, 2, 3:25, 4:10, 5:30, 6:30, signing to the museum crime scene, ask- 7:35, 8:30 & 9:35 p.m. ing for help interpreting the dead man’s Century 12: 11:30 a.m.; 12:30, 1:45, 2:35, 4, 4:50, 6:15, 7, 8:20, bloody trail of mysterious symbols and 9:10 & 10:25 p.m. clues. When police cryptologist Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou) arrives and PEACEFUL WARRIOR (PG-13) (NOT REVIEWED) secretly informs Langdon that he is the Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 2:25, 5:05, 7:45 & 10:25 p.m. prime suspect and the deceased was her POSEIDON (PG-13) ✭✭1/2 grandfather, the pair go on the lam. So Century 16: 12:25, 2:50, 5:15, 7:40 & 9:55 p.m. Dan Brown isn’t Umberto Eco, and “The Century 12: 11:45 a.m.; 2:15, 4:45, 7:15 & 9:35 p.m. Da Vinci Code” can’t hold a rosebud to “Citizen Kane.” Howard still plays by the THE PROPOSITION (R) (NOT REVIEWED) book closely enough to entertain fans and Century 16: 10:25 p.m. the uninitiated alike. Rated: PG-13 for dis- SKETCHES OF FRANK GEHRY (PG-13) ✭✭✭1/2 turbing images, violence, some nudity, the- WE CATER TO FREE DELIVERY!!! Century 16: 11:30 a.m. matic material, brief drug references and Within 3 miles, with ✭✭✭ sexual content. In English and in snippets BANQUETS minimum $20.00 purchase. THANK YOU FOR SMOKING (R) 1/2 of French, Italian and Latin with English (Does not include tax.) Century 16: 1:35, 3:45, 5:55, 8 & 10:10 p.m. subtitles. 2 hours, 33 minutes. — S.T. ✭✭✭ WATER (NOT RATED) 1/2 ✭✭ Aquarius: Fri.-Sun. at 1:45, 4:15, 7 & 9:30 p.m. THE LOST CITY 1/2 (Guild) Pre-Communist Cuba circa 1958 X-MEN: THE LAST STAND (PG-13) ✭✭1/2 positively swoons with romance and color, SZECHUAN RESTAURANT Century 16: 11:15 a.m.; 12:10, 12:40, 1:50, 2:45, 3:15, 4:25, 4:55, a hedonistic playground of la dolce vita. 5:20, 5:50, 7, 7:30, 7:55, 8:25, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. For Fico Fellove (Andy Garcia) life is all “Best Chinese food in town!” — S.F. Chronicle Century 12: 11:25 a.m.; 12:05, 12:50, 1:35, 2, 2:45, 3:25, 4:10, 4:35, about family and the posh Havana night- Lunch: M-F 11:15am to 2:30pm; Sat-Sun 11:30am to 2:30pm 5:15, 6, 6:45, 7:10, 7:50, 8:35, 9:20, 9:45 & 10:20 p.m. club he operates for well-heeled Cubans. Dinner: Sun-Thurs 5:00pm to 9:30pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm to 9:45pm As history dictates, Fulgencio Batista’s fas- cist dictatorship segues into Fidel Castro’s We are open every day! Fax in your order! ruthless social justice and the good life 134 Castro Street, Mountain View goes to pot, caught in a vise of anger, dis- tel: 650.964.8881 fax: 650.964.8959 NOTE: content and revolution. Fico’s handsome Due to the June 6 release of “The Omen,” Century 16 younger brothers Luis and Ricardo (Nestor and Century 12 showtimes listed are for Friday through Carbonell and Enrique Murciano) embrace Monday only. Visit www.PaloAltoOnline.com for expanded the political upheaval and can’t or won’t showtimes. acknowledge that Cuba is destined for ruin. Rather predictably, Fico finds himself mired in tragedy, suffering Ricardo’s betrayal (as a puppet for Che Guevara’s Under New Management guerilla left) and the death of Luis in an Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. urban rebel coup. Ultimately he falls for •LUNCH SPECIALS 1/2 OFF AQUARIUS: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) Luis’ sultry widow, Aurora (Inés Sastre), CENTURY CINEMA 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (960-0970) who herself becomes a pawn in Castro’s •CATERING ■ MOVIECRITICS DINNER CENTURY PARK 12: 557 E. Bayshore Blvd., Redwood City (365-9000) evil game by accepting the titular position Purchase any dinner CINEARTS AT PALO ALTO SQUARE: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-3456) • PARTY PLATTERS of Widow ofS.T.-Susan the Revolution. Tavernetti, Handsomely GUILD: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) and receive the 2nd executed but hopelessly flawed, “City” is For 10 years, SPANGENBERG THEATRE: 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto (354-8263) J.A.-Jeanne Aufmuth, J.S.-Jim Shelby, •DELICIOUS ASIAN of equal or lesser voted as “Best For show times, plot synopses and more information about any films playing at the an historical epicT.H.-Tyler sans theHanley epic. Rated: R VEGETARIAN value at 50%! Aquarius, Guild and Park, visit www.LandmarkTheatres.com for violence, language and mature themes. Place for CUISINE One coupon per person. 2 hours, 33 minutes. — J.A. Vegetarians” Take out included. Expires 6/30/06. ✭ Skip it For show times, plot synopses, OVER THE HEDGE ✭✭✭1/2 ✭✭ Some redeeming qualities trailers and more movie ✭✭✭ (Century 16, Century 12) Dreamworks A good bet info, visit www.mv-voice.com 1245 W. EL CAMINO REAL MOUNTAIN VIEW • OPEN 7 DAYS ✭✭✭✭ Outstanding and click on movies. NEXT TO BASKIN ROBBINS • 650-254-1688 Continued on next page 24 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ JUNE 2, 2006 Weekend Low Cost Divorce/Living Trust

Continued from previous page penniless, ostracized existence of females with dead husbands. Surrender to the DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICE dips into backyard suburbia for this slow rhythms (and melodramatic contriv- crowd-pleasing picture about family, ances) of Mehta’s “Water.” She deals INCLUDES: friendship and the ugliness of gluttony. directly and lucidly with the oppression • Divorce $399 Conniving raccoon RJ (voice of Bruce of women within this particular period of Willis) bites off more than he can chew India’s history — the remnants of which • Living Trusts $399/$499 when he tries to steal a wagon full of provoked protests by Hindu fundamental- • Incorporations/LLC $399 food from a hibernating bear (Nick Nolte SKETCHES OF FRANK GEHRY ists and forced the filmmaker to finish • Probate (FREE Quote) as Vincent), but loses the grub instead. ✭✭✭ shooting this feminist work in Sri Lanka. And Vincent offers RJ an ominous ultima- 1/2 • QDRO, Buy/Sell (Century 16) Sydney Pollack is better Not rated. In Hindi with English subtitles. tum: Replace the items by week’s end or 1 hour, 54 minutes. — S.T. Agreements it’s raccoon burgers for breakfast. Segue known for his fictional work (“Tootsie,” Kyle & Koko • And much more! to a woodsy nook where one diverse ani- “The Firm,” etc.) than for documentary X-MEN: THE LAST STAND mal “family” is waking for spring — only filmmaking, but he puts on a show in this ✭✭ ode to the man who has changed the face 1/2 to find a massive hedge has severed its (Century 16, Century 12) Mass mutant ® tranquil refuge. The crew includes a prag- of contemporary architecture. Frank Gehry We The People 800-579-0009 is considered one of the most ambitious war is the crux of the finale in the Marvel- matic turtle (Garry Shandling as Verne), inspired “X-Men” trilogy. “The Last Stand” Form and Service Center since 1985. We are not attorneys. 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Gehry has FREE his nay-sayers, of course, and they are antibody presents an interesting conun- LECTURE Families should flock over to theaters drum, one with a lasting impact on diversity for “Hedge” — a colorful charmer that more than happy to speak out against this Come learn about an easy, effective and safe that speaks to alienation and prejudice. Not cleansing program that rids your body of harmful proves Disney/Pixar is not the only ani- genius run amok. Talking heads — critics, collectors, celebrities and Gehry’s to mention the perfect excuse for malicious toxins and sheds pounds at the same time. mation powerhouse. Rated: PG for some mutant supremacist Magneto (Ian McKel- rude humor and mild comic action. therapist of 35 years — tap into the soul len), who believes in survival of the fittest If you suffer from low energy, allergies, headaches, 1 hour, 27 minutes. — T.H. of a creative enigma with wry humor and absorbing candor. 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Rated: PG-13 for some lan- and mutant, ripe with atmosphere and Call TODAY to reserve your space. maelstrom is a handful of lucky pas- guage. 1 hour, 23 minutes. — J.A. pregnant with the ramifications of contem- Seating is limited. sengers who miraculously escape the porary bias (think homosexuality, immigra- RSVP 650.564.9002 Guest speaker Ted Ray, L.Ac. initial round of drownings, flash fires WATER ✭✭✭1/2 tion, etc.). Unfortunately playboy director and toppling pillars of steel. Leading our (Aquarius) “Do you remember getting Brett Ratner (“Rush Hour,” “Red Dragon”) small band of merry men (and women) to married? Your husband is dead. You’re a sacrifices socio-political relevance for flashy safety is hero Dylan Johns (Josh Lucas), widow now.” Chuyia never understood pyrotechnics and visceral pleasures galore. a professional gambler with an intrinsic the concept of marriage. She’s only 8 years Rated: PG-13 for language and intense streak of valor and baby blues to match. old. With great sensitivity and lyricism, action violence. 1 hour, 44 minutes. — J.A. Dylan matches wits and skill with ex-New Canadian writer-director Deepa Mehta FREE COMPOST York City mayor and former firefighter depicts the plight of widows, from the ■ MOVIECRITICS Robert Ramsey (Kurt Russell), whose young to the elderly, in 1938 India. The headstrong daughter Jennifer (Emmy WORKSHOP final installment of her trilogy (“Fire” and S.T.-Susan Tavernetti, Rossum) is also on board with her fiancÈ. “Earth” were the first two films), “Water” J.A.-Jeanne Aufmuth, J.S.-Jim Shelby, Bent on maneuvering their way through takes a wide-eyed child’s point of view T.H.-Tyler Hanley the ubiquitous blocked passageways and as she experiences life condemned to the bolted steel doors (as the ship slowly shifts its way south), our feisty clan overcomes one impossible hurdle after another while showing off ridiculously courageous der- ring-do. 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MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ FESTIVAL Sat., June 3, noon-5 p.m. Tickets $5 adult/$3 student. Fundraiser for Mountain View High School Instrumental Music. Mountain View High School, 3535 Truman Ave., Mountain View. GoingsOn Call 464-4278. barbwired.com/mvhs_band/jazz_festival.pdf.

everything from lunch to lost-and-found, the SPECIAL EVENTS upbeat music and endearing cast from Mt. View, Palo Alto and Los Altos. June 4, 4 p.m.; CANCER SOCIETY’S RELAY-FOR-LIFE June 2 and 3, 7 p.m. $7.50. Bullis Charter MOUNTAIN VIEW Teams gather to celebrate School, 102 West Portola Ave., Los Altos. Call fundraising achievements, honor community 947-4939 . www.bullischarterschool.com. cancer survivors, learn about prevention, and remember loved ones. Food, games and more. “GUYS AND DOLLS” Menlo School’s middle June 3-4, 10 a.m. Cuesta Park, 289 Cuesta Dr., school students will perform. June 2-3, 7 p.m.; Mountain View. Call (408) 688-0117. June 4, 1 p.m. Tickets are $8/person, available at the Bookstore call 330-2001, ext. 2535 or COMMUNITY ARTS DAY SPONSORED at the gate. Menlo School, 50 Valparaiso Ave., BY FIRST 5 SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND Atherton. COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ARTS Free. Sat., June 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Art “JOHN AND JEN” By Andrew Lippa and Tom and music activities; “Hey Mom!” concerts Greenwald. An original musical that looks at 12:30 and 2 p.m. Limited seating. Clown; bal- family relationships set against a backdrop of loons; face painting; family sing-alongs; info changing America from 1950 to 1990. Music booths. Community School of Music and Arts by Andrew Lippa, lyrics by Tom Greenwald. at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Moun- Thursdays-Saturdays, through June 10, 8 p.m.; tain View. Call 917-6800. www.arts4all.org; Sun., June 4, 3 p.m. $20-$32. Presented by www.first5kids.org. Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Call 941-0551. www.busbarn.org. CRYSTAL BOWLS CONCERT Fri., June 2, 8 p.m. $15. advance/$20 at the door. 400-year- “THE ART OF DINING” BY TINA HOWE old Tibetan singing bowls, played by Crystal Ellen and Cal have risked everything to pursue Trinity and Dave DiLullo. East West Bookshop, their dream of operating their own gourmet 324 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 988- restaurant. Their reputation, livelihood, and 9800. www.eastwest.com. marriage are on the line as they struggle to live up to the high praise of early food critics and LACROSSE CLINIC FOR BOYS AND GIRLS the strange demands of their customers. June Offered by Atherton Lacrosse. Summer Camps 8-July 2, Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. $10 - and classes are also available. Sun., June 4. $15. Dragon Theatre, 535 Alma St., Palo Alto. Girls 2: 3:30 p.m.; boys 4: 5:30 p.m. Ages 7 Call 493-2006. www.dragonproductions.net. and up. Holbrook Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave., Atherton. Call 799-3600. www.Ather- tonLacrosse.com. AUDITIONS PUSH DANCE COMPANY PERFORMS FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S RELAY AUDITIONS FOR SUMMER CONSERVA- FOR LIFE A free performance of a new work, TORY June 3, 10:30 a.m.; June 7, 3:45 p.m.; “Grasp,” for the participants and supporters “¿DE DONDE?”: Performances are June 2-3, 8-10, 15-17, 8 p.m.; matinee June 11, 2 p.m. June 16, 3:45 p.m. Open to ages 10 through of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life $16 general/$12 students and seniors. To purchase tickets, call 949-7360 or access www.foothill.edu/fa. High School. Program runs Tuesdays-Fridays, Mountain View. June 3, 6:30 p.m.; 7:15 p.m.; June 20-July 28. Participants learn about act- 8 p.m. Cuesta Park, 289 Cuesta Dr., Mountain Foothill College Playhouse Theater, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 949-7130. www.foothill. ing, music, dance, costume and set design, View. Call (415) 505-5628. www.pushdance.org. edu/fa/theater.html. (Featured from left to right: Juliana Bojaca, Jaime Martinez, Nicole DiCanio) and act in a play. Call for more audition dates. STUDENTS HONORED FOR FOUR-YEARS Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, 1305 Middlefield OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES The Seminary and Rd., Palo Alto. Call 463-4930. Institute Program of The Church of Jesus Christ Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. www.peninsu- performance of Mendelssohn’s Quartet, Op.44 song arrangements from the British Isles and “THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE” BY of Latter-day Saints announces graduation of lavolunteers.org. No. 2, Giancarlo Aquilanti’s Quartetto Nuziale, the Americas, featuring John Rutter’s “The BERTOLT BRECHT Prepare 1 contemporary local seniors on Sun., June 4, 7 p.m. Los Altos monologue 2 minutes and 1 a capella song. BAROQUE MUSIC, CHILDREN’S AND and Ravel’s Quatuor. $35 general/$20 SU fac- Sprig of Thyme” for choir and chamber orches- Stake Center, 1300 Grant Road, Los Altos. For ages 7-10. June 10, children 10 a.m.- FAMILY CONCERTS Free. Sun., June 4, 2 ulty/$5 student. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 tra. $10 general /$5 student. Memorial Church, noon; adults 1-5 p.m. Dragon Theatre, 535 “WIRELESS SENSORS” Roger Meike and p.m. for pre-school/young children; 4 p.m. for Lagunita Ave., Stanford. Call 723-2720. music. 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. Call 723-2720. music. Alma St., Palo Alto. Call 493-2006. www. Richard Newton discuss the topic of wireless school-age and adult. A 17th century band of stanford.edu/events/calendar.html. stanford.edu/events/calendar.html. dragonproductions.net. sensors. Sponsored by Sun Micosystems Labora- 21st century musicians: Cynthia Freivogel, violin; PALO ALTO BAROQUE ENSEMBLE, JOYCE STANFORD FLUTE ENSEMBLE KAREN tories. Mon., June 5, 6 p.m. member reception; Corey Jamason, harpsichord; Elisabeth Reed, MALICK, MUSIC DIRECTOR Featuring violin- VAN DYKE, DIRECTOR Tue., June 6, 8 p.m. 7 p.m. presentation. Computer History Museum, cello. Tickets available 1 hour prior to concerts. ist, Danny Coward, performing Romanze by Original works and transcriptions for flutes 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. Call Community School of Music and Arts at Finn L. van Beethoven and Violin Concerto by J.S. of all sizes. Free. Campbell Recital Hall, 541 EXHIBITS 810-1005. www.computerhistory.org. Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Bach. Also music by Gluck and Andrew Lloyd Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 723-2720. music. 2006 MFA THESIS EXHIBITION Five gradu- Call 917-6800 ext. 335. www.arts4all.org. Webber. Fri., June 2, 7:30 p.m. Free. Palo Alto stanford.edu/events/calendar.html. ating MFA Studio students to present current Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto. BENEFITS COCO MONTOYA PLUS BLUESTATE Fri., YOKO OKANO, PIANO AND MICHELLE work. Artists include Elaine Buckholtz, Ala June 2, 8 p.m. $16 advance/$18 at the door. SANDY YU, PIANO Sat., June 3, 2:30 p.m. KWON, CELLO Sun., June 4, 8 p.m. A student Ebtekar, Diane Landry, Brendan Lott and Kristin BRAVO AND SUBSCRIBER CHOICE Modern blues guitarist. Little Fox, 2209 Broad- A senior recital of BartÛk’s Suite, Op. 14, recital of works by Brahms, Beethoven, Bach, Lucas. Artwork includes drawing, installation, AWARDS The Hillbarn Theatre will honor a way, Redwood City. Call 369-4119. www. Liszt’s Sposalizio, Paganini’s Grand …tude VI, and Mendelssohn. Free. Campbell Recital Hall, video, painting, and sculpture. Through June 18. leading figure in the artistic and cultural life foxdream.com. Chopin’s Scherzo No. 4, Granados’ Laments, and 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 723-2720. Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery, 419 Lasuen of San Mateo County. June 10, 5 p.m. dinner; EARLY MUSIC SINGERS WILLIAM MAHRT, Mozart’s Concerto No.20. Free. Campbell Recital music.stanford.edu/events/calendar.html. Mall, Stanford. Call 725-3404. art.stanford.edu. Hall, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 723-2720. 8 p.m. ceremony. Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East DIRECTOR Sat., June 3, 8 p.m. A visit with AFRICA COMES TO PALO ALTO Local music.stanford.edu/events/calendar.html. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. Call 349-6411. the noted Josquin Des Prez and his contempo- artist Tracy Ferea’s photographs capture the www.hillbarntheatre.org. raries, accompanied by Dr. Mahrt’s witty and SEASON FINALE CONCERT June 3, 8 p.m. LIVE MUSIC contrasts of beauty and harshness in southern lucid commentary. Free. Memorial Church, 450 PACO’s 40th season finale concert will include Africa. June 2-July 31, Tue.-Wed., 11 a.m.-6 FINE FOOD AND ART BENEFIT For Palo Alto BIG BANG BEAT Sat., June 3, 9 p.m. $12 Serra Mall, Stanford. Call 723-2720. music. Bach’s Concerto for Three Violins in D Major, p.m.; Thu., noon-7 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 Little League and Gunn Gourmet Cafe. June 2, advance/$14 at the door. Little Fox, 2209 stanford.edu/events/calendar.html. Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 2 in E Flat Major p.m. Downtown Library, 270 Forest Ave., Palo 6-9 p.m. $20 donation at door plus 40% of sales Broadway, Redwood City. Call 369-4119 . go to Palo Alto Little League and PAUSD Voca- EL CAMINO YOUTH SYMPHONY SEASON and Symphony No.29 in A Major; and “Leav- Alto. Call 248-0655. ing Home,” a new work by 17-year-old student www.foxdream.com. tional Ed. In-home Gallery, 3838 LaSelva Dr., Palo FINALE CONCERT Performance featuring CONFLICT AND ART Encompassing a composer, Matthew Cmiel of San Francisco. SLAVYANKA HIGHLIGHTS Slavyanka, San Alto. imageevent.com/carmelart/wagstaff. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. I, Tchaikovsky’s spectrum of responses to conflicts of war and Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University, Francisco Men’s Russian Chorus presents a pro- Violin Concerto, Mvt. I, Lalo’s Cello Concerto solitary quests. Exhibition conveys how artists 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford. Call 856-3848. gram of a cappella hymns and folk songs June in D minor, Mvt. I, Borodin’s Polovstian Danc- and makers of ritual objects have interpreted www.pacomusic.org. 3, 7:30 p.m. $18/senior and student $15. St. CONCERTS es, and soloists Joy Lin, violin, and Janet Jun, the harsh realities of conflict in Europe, the Mark’s Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave., cello. Sun., June 4, 7:30 p.m. $10 general/$5 SEASON FINALE CONCERT Peninsula Youth Americas, Africa, and Asia. June 7-Aug. 27. Palo Alto. Call 365-1363. www.slavyanka.org. AMERICANA CONCERT Presented by Canta- students and seniors. Spangenberg Theatre at Orchestra, under the direction of Mitchell Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stan- bile Youth Singers. A tribute and celebration of Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Rd., Palo Sardou Klein, performs Wagner, Borodin, and ford. museum.stanford.edu. Alto. Call 327-2611. www.ecys.org. Rimsky-Korsakov. PYO Concerto Winners music of our land. Program features the Prepa- DESIRE, ANXIETY AND LOSS: THE PRINTS Justin Takamine of Palo Alto will perform ON STAGE ratory and Intermediate choirs with traditional IVES STRING QUARTET NACUSAsf’s spring OF EDVARD MUNCH Featuring over 30 folk songs, spirituals, and selections from concert Sat., June 3, 8 p.m. Featuring the Weber’s Andante and Rondo Ungarese for 2006 MID-PENINSULA SHAKESPEARE prints by Edvard Munch. Expressions of the “Snoopy” and “The Aristocats.” Piano, violin, Ives String Quartet playing music composed Bassoon, and Gary Lent of Belmont will solo FESTIVAL “Comedy of Errors” presented by intense transforming emotions and private and percussion will accompany Cantabile’s by Baldwin, Barlev, Barnett, Beeman, Clark, in Copland’s Clarinet Concerto. Sun., June 4, 7 Menlo Players Guild, directed by Bruce De les pain that Munch experienced in his life. junior choirs. June 3, 3 p.m.; June 4, 7 p.m. St. Cotton and Bloomer-Deussen. $15 adults/ p.m. Tickets at the door $8/5. Skyline College , Dernier. June 3-4, June 11, June 25, 8 p.m. Through June 25. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Mark’s Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave., $10 seniors. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell 3300 College Drive, San Bruno. Call 325-7967. Free to public. Mid-Peninsula High School, Lomita Drive, Stanford. Call 723-4177. www. Palo Alto. Call 424-1410. www.cantabile.org. Rd., Palo Alto. Call (408) 269-2301. www. www.peninsulayouthorchestra.org. 1340 Willow Road, Menlo Park. Call 322- stanford.edu/dept/ccva. nacusasf.org. STANFORD CHAMBER CHORALE: STE- AURORA SINGERS IN CONCERT Performing 3261. www.menloplayersguild.org. “DOUBLE TAKE” Work by Bay Area artists a spring concert June 3, 2 p.m. $10/ $5 kids LA SCALA MILAN STRING QUARTET Sun., PHEN M. SANO, DIRECTOR Fri., June 2, 8 “FOR WHOM THE BELL RINGS: A MUSI- Kathryn Dunlevie and Klari Reis. Both artists and seniors. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., June 4, 2:30 p.m. The La Scala Quartet gives a p.m. “The Sprig of Thyme” a concert of folk CAL REVIEW FOR KIDS” With songs about explore innovative processes and new per- 26 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ JUNE 2, 2006 Weekend spectives. Through June 4. Chelsea Art Gallery, Tue., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. LEI MAKING WORKSHOP June 10, 9:30 p.m.; June 25: “Her Sister from Paris” 7:30 p.m.; Joyce. Thursdays, June 8-22, 7-8:30 p.m. St. 440 Kipling St., Palo Alto. Call 324-4450. Gallery House, 320 California Ave., Palo Alto. Call a.m.-12:30 p.m. $45 members/$55 non-mem- “The Unholy Garden” 9:30 p.m.; June 26: “Her Athanasius Church, 160 N. Rengstorff, Moun- www.chelseaartgallery.com. 326-1668. www.galleryhouse2.com. bers includes materials. Learn techniques for Sister from Paris” 2 p.m.; “Gigi” 7:30 p.m.; “The tain View. Call 967-7939. FINE ART TWO PERSON EXHIBIT “Windy YOUTH ART 2006 AND THE 3RD ANNUAL creating Hawaii’s fresh floral lei. Participants Reluctant Debutante” 5:40 and 9:35 p.m.; June Hill Fine Arts” by artists Gloria Strongin and CULTURAL KALEIDOSCOPE Kaleidoscope will learn how to string a flower lei using the lei 27-28: “Gigi” 7:30 p.m.; “The Reluctant Debu- Rich Bielsker. Through June 30; reception Fri., highlights the artistic output of students in kui pololei technique. Also demonstrations on tante” 5:40 and 9:35 p.m. Stanford Theatre, SUPPORT GROUPS June 2, 7-9 p.m. Hours: Tue.-Thu., 6-8 p.m.; grades K-12 that participate in visual arts edu- other lei making techniques. Filoli, 86 Canada 221 University Ave., Palo Alto. Call 324-3700. BREAST CANCER DCIS SUPPORT GROUP Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; artists in gallery Sat.- cation program within the Palo Alto Unified Rd., Woodside. Call 364-8300. www.filoli.org. www.stanfordtheatre.org. For women diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Redwood City Art Center, School District. Through June 4. Free admis- MUSIC CAMPS Hosted by Peninsula Youth WEDNESDAY “KULTUR” MOVIES 1 p.m.: In Situ. Facilitated by Merry Astor. Free admis- 2625 Broadway, Redwood City. Call 851-7845. sion. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tue.-Thu., 7- 10 Orchestra, under the direction of Mitchell June 14: “From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern sion. Every other Thursday, noon-1:15 p.m. p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Sardou Klein and Sara. Orchestral training and in China”; June 21: “Amadeus”; June 28: FLOWERS: THE ART OF INTERPRETATION Merry Astor’s office, call for Location, Los Newell Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329-2366. www. chamber music for instrumentals ages 6-18. July “Vladimir Horowitz, The Last Romantic.” $1 The meaning and evolution of various artistic Altos. Call 326-6686. www.cbhp.org. styles by exhibiting paintings. Free. Through cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter. 5-20. Registration deadline is June 10. John Gill members/$2 non-members. Little House, June 25. Filoli, 86 Canada Rd., Woodside. School, 555 Avenue del Ora, Redwood City. Call 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 326-2025. www.filoli.org. TALKS/AUTHORS 325-7967. www.peninsulayouthorchestra.org. www.peninsulavolunteers.org. COMMUNITY EVENTS “FOUR ARTISTS” Pastel drawings by Kelvin SELF GUIDED DOCENT TRAINING Enroll by Mon., June 5. Contact Tim Farrell, 941-2583 22ND ANNUAL RANDY CROSS INVITA- Curry; paintings by Daniel Gautier; mixed JAMES DALESSANDRO, “1906” A tale SPORTS or [email protected]. Training includes TIONAL GOLF AND TENNIS TOURNA- media by Midori McCabe; paintings and of political corruption, vendettas, romance, presentations on the Bourn and Roth families, MENT Hosted by Randy Cross, former San drawings by Olga Tsareva. Mon.-Fri., 8:30 rescue-and murder-that is based on recently CYSA SOCCER TRYOUTS-U12 BOYS The the furnishings of the house and a tour of the Francisco 49er. Benefits the Ronald McDonald a.m.-5 p.m. Through July 13; reception June uncovered facts that forever change our under- MVLA Earthquakes 94, a Class 1 Boys, U12 house and gardens. Training Sat., June 10, 9 House at Stanford. June 4, tennis tournament; 16, 5-7 p.m. Paul Allen Center for Integrated standing of what really happened during the born after July 31, 1994 soccer team, is a.m.-1 p.m. Filoli, 86 Canada Rd., Woodside. June 5, golf tournament; cocktail reception. Systems, 420 Via Palou, Stanford. Call 725- great San Francisco earthquake and fire. Sat., holding tryouts for skilled players for the Fall Call 364-8300. www.filoli.org. Raffle tickets available for $100. Taube Family 3622. cis.stanford.edu/~marigros. June 3, 7:30 p.m. Kepler’s Books and Maga- Season, 2006. Tryouts Sun., June 4, 2-4 p.m. Tennis Stadium at Stanford University. Sharon INDONESIA DISCOVERED Through June 2. zines, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call Grant Park, 1575 Holt Ave., Los Altos. Heights Golf and Country Club, 2900 Sand Hill Free and open to the public. McNeil Family 321-2084. www.keplers.com. Call (408) 499-0334. FILM Rd., Menlo Park. Call 470-6006 . www.ron- Clubhouse, 401 Pierce Rd., Menlo Park. Call MATTHEW PEARL, “THE POE SHADOW” aldhouse-stanford.org/news/events_rci.html. 322-8065. www.bcgp.org. Mon., June 5, 7:30 p.m. Kepler’s Books and MONDAY MOVIES 1 p.m.: June 5: “Brokeback OUTDOORS LOS ALTOS GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE MANUEL SANTANA, PAINTINGS, ETCH- Magazines, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Mountain”; June 12: “Memories of a Geisha”; PARADE Sun., June 4, noon. Honoring the Los INGS AND LITHOGRAPHS June 5-July 26. Call 321-2084. www.keplers.com. June 19: “An Unfinished Life”; June 26: “Mrs. FREE DOCENT-LED WILDFLOWER WALKS Altos High School GSA Club. The parade route Body of 40 works. Opening reception with art- Henderson Presents.” $1 members/$2 non-mem- READING AND SIGNING Tue., June 6, 7:30 AT EDGEWOOD PARK Free docent-led starts at State and 3rd Streets in downtown Los ist Fri., June 9, 6-8 p.m. Free. Hours: Mon.-Fri., bers. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. p.m. John Sumser presents his memoir, “A wildflower walks, Saturdays and Sundays, Altos. Downtown Los Altos at State and 3rd, Los 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Community Call 326-0665. www.peninsulavolunteers.org. Land Without Time: A Peace Corps Volunteer through June 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Edgewood Altos. Call 941-4164. [email protected]. School of Music and Arts at Finn Center, 230 in Afghanistan.” Free event. Books Inc. , 301 STANFORD THEATRE GUIDE June 2: “The Natural Preserve, 10 Old Stagecoach Rd., San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Call 917- Castro St., Mountain View. Call 321-0600. Talk of the Town” 7:30 p.m.; “Lucky Partners” Woodside. Call 866-go-Edgewood. 6800 ext. 306. www.arts4all.org. www.sumserbooks.com. 5:40 and 9:40 p.m.; June 3: “The Winning of www.friendsofedgewood.org. DANCE MAYA BABISZEWSKA A solo exhibit by Pol- ROBERT GREENFIELD, TIMOTHY LEARY: Barbara Worth” 7:30 p.m.; “The Talk of the PALO ALTO RUN CLUB MONTHLY TRAIL 5 ish painter, Maya Babiszewska. June 2-July 4; “A BIOGRAPHY” A Biography is the first full- Town” 9:25 p.m.; June 4: “The Winning of and 9 mile trail runs thru El Corte de Madera HALAU NA WAI OLA’S 10TH ANNUAL reception 6-9:30 p.m. Reorganizing perspec- length, full-scale biography of the man who Barbara Worth” 2 p.m.; “Two Weeks in Another Creek Open Space Preserve. Meet June 4, 8:15 HO’IKE Celebrating 10 years of hula, aloha, tive, with an emphasis on color juxtaposition. wanted to turn America on. Tue., June 6, 7:30 Town” 7:30 p.m.; “The Courtship of Eddie’s a.m.; 8:30 a.m. start. Carpool leaves at 7:45 and ‘ohana. June 3, 6:30 p.m. Reserved seating ART21 Gallery & Framing, 539 Alma, Palo p.m. Kepler’s Books and Magazines, 1010 Father” 5:20 and 9:30 p.m.; June 5-6: “Two a.m. from the Park and Ride parking lot at 280 tickets $25/general admission $15. Spangen- Alto. Call 566-1381. www.art21.us. El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 321-2084. Weeks in Another Town” 7:30 p.m.; The Court- and Page Mill Road. El Corte de Madera Creek berg Theater, 780 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto. MODERNBOOK EXHIBIT OPENING Open- www.keplers.com. ship of Eddie’s Father” 5:20 and 9:30 p.m.; Open Space Preserve, Woodside. Call 224- Call (408) 873-9778. www.nawaiola.com. June 7-9: “A Tale of Two Cities” 7:30 p.m.; “The ing exhibit for Susan kae Grant Fri., June 6, THE CHANGING WORLD OF MEDICAL 3532. www.parunclub.com/trailnext.htm. “TWENTY/20...CAN’T STOP DANCIN” 7-10 p.m. “Night Journey” photographs are Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo” 6:10 Bubba Gong, founder and artistic director of the IMAGING New tools that are revolutionizing and 9:45 p.m.; June 10: “Romola” 7:30 p.m.; shadowed and romantic and conjure childhood medical imaging will be covered Wed., June Foothill College Dance Company will celebrate imaginings, fairy tales and nightmares alike “A Tale of Two Cities” 10:05 p.m.; June 11: CLUBS/MEETINGS his 20th anniversary season June 2-3, 7:30 p.m. 7, 7 p.m. Free. Clark Center Auditorium, 318 “Romola” 2 p.m.; “The Sandpiper” 7:30 p.m.; Modernbook Gallery, 494 University Ave., Palo Campus Dr., Stanford. Call 234-0647. Showcasing 100 performers, invited alumni and Alto. Call 327-6325. www.modernbook.com. “The Long, Long Trailer” 5:35 and 9:40 p.m.; LITTLE HOUSE BOOK CLUB Meets Wed., guest artists. Tickets available at the door. Smith- June 12-13: “The Sandpiper” 7:30 p.m.; “The June 7, 1 p.m. The book to be discussed is “Mis- wick Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos OKSANA V. JOHNSON: FLORALS AND Long, Long Trailer” 5:35 and 9:40 p.m.; June LANDSCAPES IN OILS Art Exhibit by Rus- FAMILY AND KIDS tress of Spices” by Chitra Bannerjee Divakaruni. Hills. Call 949-7354. www.foothillcollege.org. 14-16: “Champagne for Caesar” 7:30 p.m.; “My Free Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. sian-American Impressionist Oksana Valen- Life with Caroline” 5:55 and 9:20 p.m.; June 17: tinova Johnson. Through Aug. 31. Atherton SPRING FARM TOURS Visit animals in pens, Call 326-2025. www.peninsulavolunteers.org. learn about a century-old homestead farm. “Kiki” 7:30 p.m.; “Champagne for Caesar” 9:20 ■ MORELISTINGS Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. p.m.; June 18: “Kiki” 2 p.m.; “Bells are Ringing” Call 592-7267. www.oksanajohnson.com. Tours available June 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fund- raiser for scholarships. $5 for adults/$2 for 7:30 p.m.; “Kismet” 5:25 and 9:50 p.m.; June RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY PHOTO EXHIBIT “Floral Fantasy” by local For a complete listing of children 2-18, children under 2 free. Last tour 19-20: “Bells are Ringing” 7:30 p.m.; “Kismet” photographers Bob and Joy Rewick. An array starts at 12:30 p.m. Hosted by Friends of Deer 5:25 and 9:50 p.m.; June 22-24: “Kismet” 7:30 CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY FOR A local events, see our website at of over 70 close-up floral images transformed Hollow Farm. Deer Hollow Farm, Call 965- p.m.; “The Unholy Garden” 6:05 and 9:20 HEALTHY LIFE Free workshop with Fr. Kevin www.PaloAltoOnline.com. into designs. Through Aug. 27, Tue.-Sat., 10 3276. www.fodhf.org. a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Coyote Point Museum, 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo. STAR PARTIES AT FOOTHILLS PARK With Call 254-0110. www.coyoteptmuseum.org. the Peninsula Astronomical Society. Saturdays, June 3, begins at sunset. Telescopes provided. SAILING THROUGH HISTORY WITH Free for Palo Alto residents and their guests, Committed to health MODEL SHIPS The Museum of American sign up at www.paenjoy.org. Foothills Park, Heritage in partnership with South Bay Model 3300 Page Mill Rd., Los Altos Hills. Call 617- Shipwrights tell the story of maritime heritage education with a 3100 ext. 1697. www.cityofpaloalto.org. from ancient to modern times through a collection of two dozen exquisite ship models variety of classes and related objects. Fri.-Sun., June 9-Sept. 24, CLASSES/WORKSHOPS 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Museum of each month. American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. “BEST DANCE WORKOUT” Combines Feeding Your Toddler Glaucoma Call 321-1004. www.moah.org. elements of modern ballet, jazz, yoga, and Are you worried that your Support Group STEVENSON HOUSE FOURTH MONO- Pilates. Beginners and over 40’s welcome. toddler isn’t eating enough or Lay led group for people with PRINT SHOW Vlasta Diamant, a resident art- $15 single/$50 set of 4/$84 set of 8. June 5, is not eating the right foods? glaucoma and their families. ist/teacher, presents her students’ monoprints. 7:30 p.m. Mountain View Masonic Lodge, 890 For information on This class covers the parent’s Free. Through June 30. Stevenson House, 455 East Church St., Mountain View. Call 969-4110. role in establishing healthy June 28, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Charleston Road, Palo Alto. Call 493-1478. www.livelyfoundation.org. complete class eating patterns, feeding www.stevensonhouse.org. BIRD WALKS June 3 and 17, 9 a.m.-noon. dynamics, toddler nutritional Earlybird Prenatal THE GALLERY SHOP Continuous exhibits of $10 members/$15 non-members. Limited to needs and tips for making An early pregnancy class listings, fees and to ceramics, glass, jewelry and fiber by American children 14 years and older. Filoli, 86 Canada mealtimes more fun. Please do to learn about nutrition, artists. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5p.m.; Tue.-Thu., Rd., Woodside. Call 364-8300. www.filoli.org. not bring children to class. exercise, physical and psy- 7-10 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Palo Alto Art Center, BOTANICAL WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP register, visit: chological changes, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto. Call 329-2366. June 13, 10:30-Noon June 5-9, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $650 mem- Fee: $15 signs/symptoms of www.paacf.org. bers/$750 non-members. Learn techniques caminomedical.org or prenatal problems and THE PERFUME OF SADNESS: SYMBOLIST on surface textures, forms and effects of light. more. ART FROM THE KIRK LONG COLLECTION Prior painting experience recommended. A The 30 works offer a succinct introduction to materials list will be sent upon registration. call Health Education June 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Symbolism, a short-lived but immensely influ- Filoli, 86 Canada Rd., Woodside. Call 364- Fee: $30 ential literary and pictorial movement. Through 8300. www.filoli.org. at 408-523-3222. July 23. Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu. 11 CITRUS CARE June 10, 10 a.m.-noon. or 1-3 a.m.-8 p.m.; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. p.m. $25 members/$35 non-members. Partici- Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stan- pants learn about the cultivation and care of ford. museum.stanford.edu. citrus including pruning, training, fertilization THREE DIMENSIONAL ART A group exhibi- and pest control. Pruning root pruning and tion of 3-D work including ceramics, blown glass, repotting of large citrus will be demonstrated. caminomedical.org Community Based, Not For Profit sculpture and jewelry on display through June 24; Filoli, 86 Canada Rd., Woodside. Call 364- reception for the artists June 2, 6-8 p.m. Hours: 8300. www.filoli.org.

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■ ATHERTON ■ ■ PALO ALTO ■ Prime West Atherton flag lot boasts Coming Soon! 2 bedroom/2 bath, vaulted sunny, approx. acre + level lot. Lot is ceilings, walls of glass, hardwood floors, cleared and ready for you to build your living room with fireplace, best Palo dream home. A perimeter of mature Alto schools, inside laundry, patio. trees lends privacy to this lot. Menlo $605,000 Park Schools. MOUNTAIN VIEW... Not to be missed opportunity! $3,950,000 ■ SAN JOSE ■ Own Rarely offered Office/Retail Condo in Prestigious Investment property located in rapidly Two Worlds Complex! Prime MV Location! High ■ CUPERTINO ■ profile location w/most windows facing El Camino transforming neighborhood with new Real. Please NOTE that existing Bus. is NOT for sale. You’ll love this 3BR/2.5BA Ranch with $630,000 development. Ten units that are being a great mtn view. Admirable tri-level updated while property is on the market. providing formal entry, a study/den, New units available for previewing. eat-in kitchen, plus a deck. Lots of $1,495,000 Upgrades! Currently operating Licensed Childcare Facility (14 Children Max.) An air of comfort infuses this impressive $1,149,888 1 0f 6 ever built by renowned architects Wolfe & Wolfe. 4BR/4BA, LR has high ■ ■ LOS ALTOS HILLS ceil., stain glass windows, ornamental Elegantly designed estate. 5BR/5.5BA. frplc., Hdwd. flr thru-out, Brkfst nook, MOUNTAIN VIEW... End your search w/this cheerful 3BR/2BA condo on a quiet MV neighbor- Limestone/Slate & Pecan flrs., 5 2-car garage. Close to Santa Row hood. Sep. DR, up-dated Kitch. w/tile back splash, LR Limestone flrplc’s Formal ofc., Media $1,199,000 w/vaulted ceil.& frplc. Pergo flr, indoor laundry, spa- Rm, Wine cellar, Exercise room, cious balc., 1-car gar., & community swimming pool. Great investment opportunity. This $625,000 Hobby Rm, Entertainment Rm, 8-12 CASHIN

car garage. Completed guesthouse. four plex is located on the border of CASHIN $13,500,000 Campbell. One 3BR/2BA, 2BR/2BA and Two 2BR/2BA. Centrally located. ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW ■ $995,000 Selling Opportunity Awaits! Existing 2BR/1BA ■ SUNNYVALE ■ house & outbuildings are to be considered “teardowns”. This parcel is wait- Multi Units-Excellent Investment oppor- Northern ing for Contractors/Developers to build tunity–10 units (1BR/1BA) Apartment MOUNTAIN VIEW... Remodeled cozy & charm- investment properties. Complex in Heart of Sunnyvale. Close California’s ing 1BR/1BA condo! New carpet, new appliances, $990,000 to El Camino, stores & major freeways. new paint, tile and marble floors. Over size bedroom New dual pane windows, new carpets, with walk-in closet, & an office. Long & wide covered Excellent opportunity to build a new tile countertops, A/C, lots of parking! Finest patio, BBQ area. 2 car garage. Very calm & quiet area. home. Preliminary plans for new house $389,000 $1,665,000 plus a 2 car garage. Los Altos High Properties School District. Beautiful and spacious 1 year new condo $499,000 within a short distance to downtown Sunnyvale. 3 master Bedroom suites, ■ PALO ALTO ■ 3full Baths, Granite kitchen, LR/DR. 10,000 sq. ft lot, can Rbld sep unit. $749,000 Sq. Ft. has not been verified by seller or Cashin Co. If sq. ft. is important to Well located town home-style condo in PACIFICA... Exceptional 5BR/3BA bay-view home buyer, buyer should verify. In old PA, quiet sought after complex. 2 Bedroom, on a fully fenced corner lot. Spacious MB w/large great potential build new/or Remod. 2 Bath with nice front patio, spacious soaking tub, views, & walk-in closet. Kitchen/great Home has sep FR/DR. Deep lot w/big Living Room, Eat-in kitchen, 2 car room w/Granite countertops & Maple cabinetry. Soaring ceil. in LR/DR. FR w/fireplace, 2-car garage. bkyd attached garage with laundry. $1,218,000 $2,099,000 $585,000 1377 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 614-3500 • 2989 Woodside Road, Woodside (650) 529-1000 496 First Street, Suite 100, Los Altos (650) 948-8050 • 300 El Camino Real, San Carlos (650) 598-4900 430 N. El Camino Real, San Mateo (650) 343-3700 • 1412 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame (650) 340-9688 www.cashin.com 400 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto (650) 863-7100

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