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Page 2 • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis Adam Ojakian takes his life in Davis Former Paly student, son of councilman, He was expect- than a concern about grades he Deputy Coroner Robert LaBrash ed to arrive expressed at Thanksgiving, according of Yolo County said there was “no gave little or no sign of despair home for the to his oldest brother, Ryan Ojakian, sign of homocide or foul play” but by Jay Thorwaldson holidays Sunday who was cloistered with the family declined to give specifics. Family after completing and some friends in their home in the friends said Ojakian had used a gun evastated family members and friends of Adam final exams. 500 block of Addison Avenue. he purchased in November, unbe- Shjant Ojakian, 21, struggled this week to compre- There is no Adam was the youngest son of knownst to family members. A D hend why he took his own life Saturday in an apart- known note, and Palo Alto City Councilman and for- roommate discovered his body. little or no sign mer Mayor Vic Ojakian and Mary Adam and all three of his room- ment he shared with three roommates near the University of any serious Ojakian, and was the brother of mates recently finished final exams of California, Davis. Adam Ojakian problems other Ryan, 29, Sean, 25, and Sereena, 15. (continued on page 11)
YOUTH The ‘it’ gadgets From iPods to video games, high-tech gadgets top Palo Alto kids’ lists by Alexandria Rocha f you’re a teenager and live in Palo Alto, you I either have one, or you’re getting one for Christmas. It’s the Apple iPod, and at Palo Alto High School, it’s the hot item on “every- one’s” list this year. “I asked for an iPod, even though my dad works at Intel,” said Paly senior Peter Lenke, 17. With many of their parents in high-tech professions, Palo Alto area teenagers sit at the cutting edge of electronics. Each year, the items on their wish lists seem to
Nicholas Wright grow more expensive and more technical. As new and improved gadgets and gizmos land on the shelves — from iPods to video games to advanced computer equipment and cell phones — The shortest day many kids here are just waiting for Celebrants gathered at Bayfront Park Dec. 19 to welcome the winter solstice. Bearing rattles, shakers and other instruments, participants paid the “it” item. respect to the shortest day of the year. The event was sponsored by Foundation for Global Community. “For me, I already have every- thing I want. I was sort of joking when I said I wanted them to fix up As of Dec. 20, more not aggressive,” school Director my cell phone,” said another Paly HOLIDAY FUND than 400 donors have Teresa Tucker said. senior, Junie Kim, 17. contributed $97,386 to Founded in 1955 by a group of Many high school seniors here Friends Nursery School the Holiday Fund. Palo Alto mothers, the part-time, said they received their first cell Matching funds from play-based preschool has sought to phone while in middle school, circa the Weekly brings this embody the values of Friends 1999. At that time, they were also is a friendly place year’s total to $194,772 Meeting, the local Quaker group given their first personal computer. so far. To participate in that espouses the centuries-old non- This year, Ali Reedy and her broth- Quaker-based school has taught this year’s campaign, violent beliefs of the religious sect. er Tim, 14, have asked for one iPod peaceful ways to play for a half century see page 10. The organization received a Holiday to share. Although the iPod Mini, Fund Capital Grant from the with its variety of colors, is the most by Erin Pursell Through role playing, the school Weekly last year to replace old cup- popular among the teenage crowd, teaches its current class of 89 boards and shelving. the siblings will likely push for the he Friends Nursery School in Palo Alto is, well, pupils, all 3- and 4-year-olds, to “Originally from the Quakers, we original — it holds 1,000 songs, friendly. For a half century, the Quaker-philosophy resolve conflicts verbally, to express want to keep that part of the school rather than just 500. It costs $299. T preschool has taught generations of children — and themselves gently and to discover (non-violent) together,” Tucker said. “I just remember stereos were their children and grandchildren — that there are alterna- the rewards of patience. “We tell parents up front that we nice, TVs were nice,” said their “We let them use their imagina- don’t allow that type of play.” father, Don Reedy. Today’s tives to the violence that pervades modern society and tions to find other ways to run that Children are given a wide variety teenagers are “way more advanced entertainment. energy off in a positive way that is (continued on page 7) (continued on page 8) Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 3 Make a difference: 703 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94302 be a Master Composter (650) 326-8210 TEACH! PUBLISHER William S. Johnson Others through Our GIVE! EDITORIAL workshops and Jay Thorwaldson, Editor 50 hours to outreach events. Marc Burkhardt, Managing Editor the community. 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But she said she didn’t get seri- Comeskey, Tim Goode, Jim Shelby, Jill Slater, Susan Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, hue — an immigration “green card” ous about the game until she was 12 Classes start Call (408) 918-4640 for Contributors — will make the Christmas all the or 13. She later made the Sequoia Molly Tanenbaum, Jamie Schuman, Editorial in January. more information. Interns brighter. High School golf team. Naomi Brookner, Photo Intern Etivise “Tivi” Latu, an 18-year-old Now she has an 8 handicap, which DESIGN with a bright smile, was all set to at- she says isn’t that good yet — even Carol Hubenthal, Design Director tend California State University at though it would make many a week- Judith Alderman, Assistant Design Director Diane Haas, Lynda Lumish, Sue Peck, Senior Monterey Bay last fall. She had even end duffer envious. 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Display Advertising Sales Kathryn Brottem, Real Estate Advertising Sales The lack of citizenship meant she Her story is about days. Joan Merritt, Real Estate Advertising Asst. couldn’t qualify for the scholarship not giving up, despite Linda Franks, Classified Advertising Manager or other financial aid she needed. Justin Davisson, Ana Gonzalez, She enrolled anyway, with some setbacks. And it’s a Evie Marquez, Maria Menche, Irene Schwartz, Classified Advertising Sales timely help, and recently finished her story of helpers. Blanca Yoc, Classified Administrative Assistant first semester. ONLINE SERVICES Now a green card and Social Se- Lisa Van Dusen, Director of Palo Alto Online curity number are headed her way, Shannon White, Assistant to Webmaster BUSINESS clearing the way for the golf scholar- And Wilson got her a computer. Iryna Buynytska, Business Manager ship and other aid she needs to con- Going to college has been a world- Miriam Quehl, Manager of Payroll & Benefits tinue. opening experience for Latu, as for Claire McGibeny, AR Supervisor Her story is about not giving up, many first-year students. A girl from Paula Mulugeta, Senior Accountant Sivanthy Siva, Business Associate despite setbacks. And it’s a story of Australia and another from Los An- Tina Karabats, Cathy Stringary, Doris Taylor, helpers. geles are her best friends in her dor- Business Associates “I started not believing in myself. I mitory, and Latu joined the Asian- ADMINISTRATION Amy Renalds, Assistant to the Publisher & felt I messed up,” Latu said of the Pacific club on campus. Promotions Director; Nikki McDonald, Promotions time she got the news about the citi- She hasn’t found other Tongan stu- & Online Coordinator; zenship requirement. dents among the 5,000 at CSU Mon- Janice Covolo, Receptionist; Rubin Espinoza, Jorge Vera, Couriers But others helped salvage her terey Bay. Most members of the EMBARCADERO PUBLISHING CO. dream. Latu is one of 140 East Palo Asian-Pacific club are from larger William S. Johnson, President Alto students enrolled in a non-prof- Asian countries. That part is a little Robert A. Heinen, Vice President, Operations; it program called College Track. The difficult, partially because she misses Michael I. Naar, Vice President & CFO; Robert D. Thomas, Vice President, Corporate Development; program provides tutors in high her family in East Palo Alto so much Franklin Elieh, Vice President, Sales & Marketing; school and assists the students with when at school. Frank A. 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Adjudicated a newspaper of general worked with college officials to were treated in the 19th century, circulation for Santa Clara County. The Palo Alto Weekly is make sure Latu could enroll last fall. about the hard history of African- delivered free to homes in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley, East Palo Alto, to faculty and staff “Sharifa worked with them to Americans, and about internment households on the Stanford campus and to portions of straighten it out. She told me that camps for Japanese-Americans dur- Ours Los Altos Hills. If you are not currently receiving the paper, good things happen to people for ing World War II. you may request free delivery by calling 326-8210. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Palo Alto good reasons,” Latu said. But she discovered something the Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302. Copyright “It was the happiest day of my course didn’t cover: How native last a ©2003 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. 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“Striking 12 QUOTE OF THE WEEK strikes gold...an ideal holiday entertainment!” ‘‘ 35TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON The Los Angeles Times I asked for an iPod, even though my dad works at Intel. Paly senior Peter Lenke, on the high-tech gadget that tops his Christmas list this year. ‘‘ See story on page 3. Striking 12 THE GROOVELILY HOLIDAY SHOW Around Town LOGGING OFF. . . The Red school board rescinded the Cross’s advice on fireplace requirement for all staff — she safety — burn only wood — wrote another check for Can a light bulb that cures the blues brighten up a lonely guy’s New was apparently not environ- $1,862. Then last Oct. 1 she mental enough for one city opted to pick up the $833 per Year’s Eve? A wacky rewiring of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little councilwoman. “As a matter of month retirement-fund contri- Match Girl, this festive fairy tale features the acclaimed GROOVELILY, environmental care, we encour- butions, which will total age Palo Altans to NOT burn $7,499.99 by the end of the one of the hottest bands in the country. Their sweet, witty concert-play wood in their fireplaces, since budget year. The grand total is a clever mix of musical comedy, pop-rock tunes, and old-fashioned the particulates that drift up for the give-backs is chimneys diminish our air quali- $16,737.07. No word on uplift, illuminated by an incandescent salesgirl whose holiday spirit ty quite substantially, creating whether the idea will catch on both visible and invisible air with other high-bracket public just can’t be matched. pollution,” Judy Kleinberg officials in the area. wrote in the Midtown Tickets: $20–$50 Residents’ Association e-news CALLING PAST CAMPANILE bulletin last week. She encour- STAFFERS ... The award-win- December 1, 2004 – January 2, 2005 aged residents to toss pre- ning Campanile student news- formed “logs” — such as paper at Palo Alto High School Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto Duraflame — into the fireplace. is looking for past staff mem- They offer a “bright and cheer- bers to let them know of a ful alternative to wood, and special reunion party Sunday, burn very clean,” she said. Dec. 26. The party is partly to 650.903.6000 theatreworks.org celebrate winning a top stu- MARY FRANCES’ QUIET GIVE- dent-journalism prize in early BACK ... Her salary may be December and partly to $214,000 a year, but Palo Alto observe Adviser Esther “Woj” schools Superintendent Mary Wojcicki’s (pronounced wo- Frances Callan isn’t taking all jis-ki) 20-year anniversary at that home. In the past two tight Paly. Wojcicki said despite their budget years, she has quietly best investigative-journalism given efforts that event planners back haven’t been able to locate all nearly past staffers and editors to let $17,000, them know of the pot-luck either by (cookies, cake or snacks) check or reunion, to be held in class- picking room P-10 at Paly from 4 to up retire- 6:30 p.m. In early December, ment the 24-page tri-weekly won its costs. latest award of many over the Only years: the 2004 PaceMaker after crit- Award from National Scholastic icism of Callan: making her Press Association for overall her salary own pay cut. excellence — considered the in the student-press equivalent of context of the recent parcel-tax journalism’s Pulitzer Prize. election did a school board Since Wojcicki arrived at Paly member disclose the give- in 1984 approximately 1,100 backs, which Callan reluctantly students have gone through confirmed, saying she didn’t the Campanile staff, in addition want to make a big thing of it. to several hundred more who “I thought it was the right thing have been on the staff of to do and I did it,” she said. In Verde, the 80-page news-fea- the prior school year, she gave ture magazine she founded in back her contract-specified 3.5 1999. Verde is now advised by percent annual raise — based Paul Kandell, who became on quarterly performance eval- Paly’s second journalism uations — by writing a check teacher in 2001 and who also to the district for the advises the Voice, Paly’s online $7,375.08. Then she decided news Web site. Kandell and to take unpaid furlough days Verde staffers will also be this year even though the attending the Dec. 26 reunion.
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Address City Zip License #FD.1322 798 So. 2nd St. (800) 225-1593 San Jose, CA 95112 PW (408) 287-8700 Sarah Youngquist, left, and Kerrianne Hines enjoy themselves on a double-rider tricycle at the Friends Nursey School in Palo Alto.
interact with each other. additions that have been made to the Friends The kids quickly catch on to the facility in recent years, including the (continued from page 3) school’s philosophies, Tucker said. two play structures and a garden. of constructive options for play, with “Children will often tell each “We try to keep on top of things SAVE 10% a strong emphasis on patience and other, ‘We don’t do that at Friends,’” we can improve upon,” said Darlene allowing each child to develop at his she said. Stoops, who has been teaching at or her own pace. The play-based philosophy focus- Friends for 11 years. On the playground, children whiz es on providing students with a Such improvements have created a All Medical Equipment at the by on bikes, play amongst buckets chance to explore things in an vastly stimulating and nurturing and plastic animals in a massive unstructured way, allowing them to environment for the children, she Stanford Professional Bookstore sandbox, climb towers of blocks and make their own decisions about what said, citing the books, sandbox, skip through the garden on an they want to do. blocks, bikes, dress-up room, and October Easter Egg hunt. The three-hour morning and after- other tools for exploration in the Inside, teachers prepare art and noon class sessions offer arts and cozy one-floor school. 12/15/2004 - 12/31/2004 tactile projects while sitting in minia- crafts, books, puzzles, blocks, a large Tucker, who has 32 years of teach- ture chairs at small round tables, outside play area (with two climbing ing experience and training, largely smiling as the loud, excited chatter structures and a large sandbox), and attributes the school’s success to the and laughter echo from the play- a “dress-up” room that changes longevity of its staff. Stanford Professional Bookstore Carries a ground into the large classroom. themes monthly. “I would say we have some of the “As far as children go, they live in The theme room is especially most dedicated staff in Palo Alto,” Complete Line of Diagnostic Equipment. a busy world with the option to do so popular, Street said. It gives stu- she said, pointing out that all but one much. Our school gives them the dents a chance to explore various of the other teachers have been at opportunity to do things at their own aspects of life. Friends for at least eight years. “In February we turn it into a post “I feel the most fortunate person pace, in a less structured environ- We Stock the Full Line of office for the children to make on earth to be working at this school. ment,” said Angela Street, who has Littmann Stethoscopes. been teaching at the school for more Valentines,” she said. It’s a very supportive place.” Other than 15 years. Recognizing the school’s Quaker staff members agreed that supporting The school doesn’t seek to hide roots, Friends Meeting has allowed each other and working together to We Also Carry the violence from its students. the school to stay on its grounds rent- come up with new ideas has helped Complete Line of “We discuss things that come up free since its creation — with one maintain their interest and freshness. Replacement Parts Rim’s, that are violent,” Tucker said, point- condition: that it raise money to pro- “To find this kind of longevity in a Diaphragms, and Ear Tips. ing out that children often come to vide scholarships for underprivileged school is amazing,” said Street, who school with concerns about natural families. Thanks to teachers and par- has been teaching at Friends for Welch Allyn Diagnostic Kits, disasters such as earthquakes and ents, the school has been able to meet more than 15 years. Sphygmomanometer’s, violent events such as the war in Iraq. this requirement: At least 10 percent The longevity in the school Ophthalmoscope’s, “We put into play what they (stu- of children attending the school are extends beyond the staff. Otoscopes, Pen Lights, on scholarship. In the early 1970s, three-year-old dents) need to work out in regular Replace Bulbs, Pan Optic The school is a non-profit coopera- Erika Papakipos attended Friends life,” Tucker said. Ophthalmoscope’s, After an earthquake, teachers tive, governed by a board. True to the Nursery School. Now, nearly three Batteries, and incorporate a lot of construction Quaker philosophy, the board only decades later, her own children games into daily play in an attempt to comes to decisions by consensus. recently graduated. Much More. demonstrate to the children that “Because it’s a co-op it really fos- “I just remember it being a really things can be destroyed and then ters a sense of community,” said happy time and place,” Papakipos We carry rebuilt. Jennifer Mutz, chair of the board, said, adding that she is now consid- Tuning Forks, With the school’s ultimate goal to who has a daughter at the school. ering becoming a teacher there. Neurological prepare students for kindergarten, The board varies in size from 15 to “I think the important thing we’ve Hammers, Tucker described how enjoyable it is 20 members, who manage all aspects managed to maintain over the years Pen Lights, to watch the children develop during of fundraising and coordinate the is the community feeling,” Tucker EKG Calipers, their two years there. mandatory three work days and 10 said, adding that continuing to Medical Models and embrace Quaker philosophies has “At 3 they’re egocentric and when fundraising hours for all parents. Charts, and Doctor Bags. they’re 4 they’re negotiators,” she “You can’t have a school like this been a key part of that. laughed. Some local kindergarten without parents and teachers putting “I think my kids’ experience has in,” Tucker said, “Our families just been very similar to mine,” teachers have told her they can tell stanfordbookstore.com which students attended Friends really put the pedal to the metal in Papakipos said, “My friends and terms of fundraising.” friends of my children there will 135 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301 • 650-614-0280 Nursery School because they are bet- Hours: Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-6 ter able to express themselves and The board has also overseen many always be a part of our lives.” ■
Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 7 Upfront News Digest City settles lawsuit over rape arrest The City of Palo Alto settled a federal lawsuit filed by a man who alleged police violated his rights when they arrested him for violently raping a 94-year-old woman and coerced him into a false confession, according to the man’s lawyer. Jorge Hernandez, 20, will receive $75,000, according to the terms of the settlement announced last week. He was arrested in July 2002 for the brutal crime based primarily on his confession, but DNA evidence exonerated him three weeks later. His lawyers alleged police officers used misleading tactics to get the false statement, including lying that they had a videotape of him committing the crime. “This was extremely mild questioning,” argued senior assistant city attorney Bill Mayfield. City officials also alleged the settlement was due to the cost of liti- gation rather than an condemnation of the officers’ actions. “The city still maintains there was probable cause for the arrest,” Mayfield said. “I don’t think the settlement is any indication of wrongdoing on the part of the officers at all,” Police Chief Lynne Johnson said, also argu- ing the arrest was not racially motivated. Police identified Hernandez as a suspect largely due to circumstan- tial evidence — he lived near the scene of the crime and had a brother named Edwin, a name engraved on a ring found in the woman’s apart- ment. It’s the second large settlement from citizens alleging wrongdoing by the local police department. Earlier this year, the city paid $250,000 to a black man who was removed from his car and allegedly beaten by two officers. Those two officers are facing trial for battery. ■ —Bill D’Agostino Stanford to study youth support In early December, the John W. Gardner Center at Stanford University School of Education was given an award to study how well youth services in the Bay Area prepare kids for adulthood. Thanks to the Skoll Award for Innovation in Silicon Valley, the organization will receive $300,000 over two years beginning in January to collect and research data from various Bay Area youth support agencies. “In Silicon Valley, far too many youth reach adulthood insufficiently prepared to contribute to society. A significant part of the program is the lack of coordination and focus among various youth-serving organ- Enjoy Immeasurably Pleasurable Holidays izations,” said Cheryl Zando, director of the Gardner Center. 32A to 44F - Perfectly Fitted To influence public policy, the school will coordinate data from four public systems on the Peninsula by comparing how they affect the lives • Quality European Lingerie • Beautiful Gowns & Robes of youth, ultimately discovering what works and what doesn’t. For • Exquisite Bodysuits & Hosiery • Free Fancy Gift Wrap example, researchers will look at the academic record of youth who use family resource centers, versus those who don’t, to find out if the serv- 547 Bryant Street • Palo Alto • (650) 323-7979 ices make a difference. Between University & Hamilton The school hopes to have data within a year. ■ —Alexandria Rocha
aged school kids or pre-teen boys. Toys Fourth-grader Aidan Sokol is a (continued from page 3) testament to this — his eyes light up than we were. You either keep up with when he mentions the James Bond it, or you fall way behind.” video game he asked for this year. Dora Friedman, 17, also a Paly sen- “It’s fun and you get to be the ior, said it’s tradition in Palo Alto for characters,” he said, as his family high school seniors to get a laptop for waited in line to see Santa at the Christmas, “because you’re going off Stanford Shopping Center earlier to college.” this week. LOWER SCHOOL - Grades K - 5 There are, however, some parents About one in five people purchas- — mostly those raising younger ing a gift for a boy this year will buy a MIDDLE SCHOOL - Grades 6 - 8 children — who are desperately try- video game, according to the National ing to stick to basic toys that work Retail Federation’s holiday survey of without batteries. more than 7,300 consumers. “These are media savvy kids,” said Eric Hagert, manager of Palo Alto Weekly Tours Enoch Choi, father of a girl, 2, and a Sport Shop and Toy World, said the boy, 3 months. “I really prefer my 2- most popular Christmas gift at his Open to parents year-old do more traditional crafty store this year has been the balance Tuesdays by appointment things.” board, which looks like a skateboard 9:30 am Unfortunately for Choi and other with a “wedge” to balance on instead like-minded parents, there isn’t any- of wheels. Please RSVP by calling 650-813-9131 thing more popular this Christmas Of course, he said, “We don’t sell or email [email protected] than video games for elementary- video games.” ■ The Bowman program builds confidence, creativity and academic exellence. To find out more please visit our website at: Corrections www.bowmanschool.org To request a clarification or correction, call Marc Burkhardt, managing editor, at (650) 326-8210, or write to P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto 94302. 4000 Terman Drive Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: 650-813-9131
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AROUND THE BLOCK
NO NEW TESTS . . . Following a traffic test on Middlefield Road NeighborhoodsA roundup of neighborhood news edited by Jocelyn Dong in mid-December that wreaked a bit of havoc in Midtown, city transportation engineer David COLLEGE TERRACE Stillman reports that there will be no additional tests on the three- block stretch of Middlefield in the Finding new year. One Midtown resident wrote to the City Council follow- their way ing the Dec. 14 trial to complain about impatient and dangerous Blind veterans use neigh- drivers who started coming down the side streets during the borhoods as training two-hour study, which narrowed grounds for independence Middlefield’s five lanes to three. by Jamie Schuman She feared the consequences should the city conduct another n the 12 years since being trial, but according to Stillman, diagnosed as legally the only study his division will do I blind, World War II vet- next year is to observe traffic during normal conditions, so eran Jack Syvertsen has they can compare the data to only left his San Jose house Dec. 14’s. when someone was there to assist him. TREECYCLING . . . According to a phone survey by the National But in the College Terrace neigh- Naomi Brookner Christmas Tree Association (you borhood last Tuesday, the energetic knew there had to be one), U.S. retired insurance salesman was consumers will buy about 24.5 learning to use his remaining vision, million cut Christmas trees this his sense of hearing and a cane, so year — up nearly a million from that he can gain independence. 2003. So that leaves one ques- Syvertsen, like 250 legally blind Caroling in the streets tion. When the festivities are veterans in the program each year, is Hayley Poore, Sara Dukes-Schlossberg and Rachel Dukes-Schlossberg sing Christmas carols during the over, how will people dispose of taking part in a mobility training annual Barron Park Holiday Parade Saturday. the piney boughs? Palo Alto resi- course at the Western Blind dents can recycle them through Rehabilitation Center at the VA Palo the city’s recycling program. After Alto Health Care System. The cen- importance of listening for moving borhoods with similar characteris- the day, it’s a very safe place,” the tinsel, decorations and stand ter uses Palo Alto neighborhoods, vehicles at driveways and intersec- tics to the veterans’ home areas, Durham said. are removed, the tree can be cut such as College Terrace, to give tions. She also showed him where to according to Richard Ludt, a super- The patients, who practice each into four-foot lengths and put out patients real-life training that will stand on the curb and how to use a visor at the Western Blind day, first learn techniques on the on the curb for pickup. transfer to their home neighbor- monocular — a high-powered mag- Rehabilitation Center. grounds of the VA hospital and also Residents uninterested in sawing hoods. nifier for one eye — to ensure that Ludt said about half of the training train on public transportation, in their trees can drive them intact In the center’s orientation mobili- no automobiles are approaching and done in residential areas is held in business districts and in other area to the landfill at 2380 ty training courses, patients work to determine the number of stop College Terrace, making it the most neighborhoods. Embarcadero Road, where one-on-one with certified profes- signs at intersections. commonly used neighborhood. Most of the center’s patients are they’ll be taken free of charge sionals to learn how to walk in pub- “Isn’t this wonderful,” Syvertsen Participants often describe their World War II era veterans who are through Jan. 28. Also according lic and take public transportation, so exclaimed at an intersection. “I’ve home neighborhood as similar to experiencing age-related vision to the trade association, that they can perform daily activities always been housebound.” College Terrace: a quiet, residential loss. More than 90 percent have Christmas trees are recycled for — such as shopping or volunteering He said the training is helping area with stop-sign intersections and some residual vision, but are legally five main uses: chipping (used — without the help of others. Most him learn new techniques, such as proximity to bus stops and businesses. blind, which means they have no for mulch, hiking trails and more); of the patients come to Palo Alto relying on his peripheral vision. Kathy Durham, president of the greater than 20/200 acuity in their preventing beachfront erosion; with little formal training in walking “Before I only went out when I College Terrace Residents’ better eye with glasses or a 20- stabilizing lake and river shore- independently or using a cane since was with someone,” said Association, said she is thrilled that degree field of vision or less. The lines; fish habitats; and managing being diagnosed as legally blind. Syvertsen, an active volunteer with the center regularly chooses her remaining patients are completely river-delta sedimentation. For In College Terrace last week, various San Jose chapters of the neighborhood for training. She said blind, meaning they have no light more information, call (650) 496- Syvertsen and Orientation Mobility Lions Club International, an College Terrace’s grid pattern — perception. 5910 or visit www.cityofpaloal- Intern Coordinator Rasan Gray spent organization that helps the blind which contrasts with the curvier The patients — honorably dis- to.org/recycle. the entire one-and-a-half-hour ses- and visually impaired. “This has street layouts of other Palo Alto charged veterans from western parts sion walking along College Avenue given me additional sight and addi- neighborhoods — is conducive to of the United States — normally NEIGHBORLY EVENTS . . . The to the JJ & F Food Store and back. tional confidence.” the training, as is its low volume of stay at the Palo Alto VA hospital for Midtown Residents’ On the walk, Gray periodically Orientation-mobility trainers try traffic. one to four months. Association is looking for a few stopped Syvertsen to emphasize the to hold sessions in Palo Alto neigh- “They probably find that during (continued on page 11) good party organizers. The neighborhood group’s event Price and his band will hit the Q: Paul, what is it about this committee will be holding a plan- OVER THE BACK FENCE stage on Dec. 31 with a dance era that so attracts you? ning meeting in early January party from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. A: I don’t know — I kind of grew 2005 and is welcoming new- at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church up around it. My father was a comers. The committee hosts an Paul Price Parish Hall, compliments of the teenager in the 1920s. He went to Ice Cream and Issues Social Art Deco Society. Paly and graduated in 1927. He every fall, plus special events strikes up the band A longtime Palo Alto resident, had a handful of records of that surrounding neighborhood hap- Price and his wife Michelle, a time, and we had quite a few penings, such as the unveiling of Palo Altan keeps local dancers singer with the orchestra, live with more from his parents. Actually, public art. E-mail their two teenage children in his about the time he died I started [email protected] for more hopping with vintage orchestra music grandparent’s 1920s vintage home collecting records of the 1920s. information. ■ by Sue Dremann next to the San Francisquito creek. Everything in their home harkens Q:What kinds of music do you What’s up on your block? n New Year’s Eve, Crescent Park resident Paul back to the turn of the century: play? Let us know what’s going on in Price will don his tuxedo, take up his baton and Décor and furnishings are period, A: We play ragtime, music just your neighborhood. Mail us your from the fringed floor lamps to before 1900, cakewalk. We do some newsletter, leave a message for O step back in time. The 46-year old is leader of the hand-crank record players. of Scott Joplin’s rags (and) music of Jocelyn Dong at 326-8210 x256, Paul Price Society Orchestra, an eight-piece vintage The Weekly sat down with Price the 1910s, 1920, and the 1930s. send e-mail to jdong@ band that performs Tin Pan Alley music from the to talk about his music and the paweekly.com 1880s to the 1930s. neighborhood he calls home. (continued on page 11)
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Page 10 • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly Gwen Luce ...... ** A.L. and L.K Brown ...... 100 Miriam Marden ...... ** Elizabeth Buurma...... ** Upfront Chris & Beth Martin ...... 200 Richard Cabrera Jr...... ** Tony & Priscilla Marzoni...... ** John (Jack) Carlson ...... ** Jody Maxmin...... ** Bill Carlstead ...... ** those songs and really get the Q: How would you describe this May Family Foundation...... 500 Alfred Casarotti ...... ** Paul Price panorama, and get an idea of a neighborhood? John & Leona McCabe...... 150 Joseph F. Connelly ...... 50 (continued from page 9) foreshadowing of a coming style. A:Quiet and cozy. Janet McClure Lyman...... 25 Patricia Demetrios...... 6000 Q: When did you start the Jack & Martha McLaughlin...... 100 Bob Dolan...... 500 You could listen to the passing John & Eve Melton ...... 500 Bob Donald...... ** orchestra? parade and see how the styles Q: On a scale from one to 10, Jim & Vicky Merchant...... ** Lois E. Donnelly ...... 250 A: In 1982, on an ongoing basis. come and go. In my late teens, I how would you rank it? F. W. Merrill ...... 150 Ron Fleice...... ** I’ve had experimental versions of it started coming upon stock A: It’s a 10. Mona Miller...... 50 Mary Floyd ...... ** Frank & Shirley Mills ...... 100 since the 1970s. arrangements of these tunes. They Pam Grady ...... 250 Q:How has the neighborhood David & Carolyn Mitchell...... ** Grandpa Bud...... ** sold them in music stores. I started Richard Morris ...... 250 Sally Hassett ...... ** Q: You’ve talked about how getting friends together to play changed in the last 40 years? Les Morris ...... 100 Alan K. Herrick ...... ** your band gets into areas of them. A: When I visited here in the ‘60s Lincoln & Mary Lou Moses...... 100 Renee Hirsch ...... ** this music that others don’t and ‘70s, there were a lot of old Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mulcahy ...... 100 Florence Kan Ho ...... ** usually perform — how your Q: Do your kids share your love retired people. ... These houses Dennis Neverve ...... 25 Chet Johnson ...... ** Elsbeth Newfield ...... ** George Johnson ...... ** work shows a progression of for this music? across the street now are mostly Merrill & Lee Newman...... ** Seymour & Charlotte Kaplan ...... ** the period’s music. Can you A: My kids (ages 13 and 17) aren’t younger families. It’s kind of a Craig & Sally Nordlund...... 500 Helene F. Klein...... ** explain? really into my music. Here’s a funny brighter, more cheerful neighbor- Peter & Kay Nosler...... ** Bill Land ...... ** Boyce & Peggy Nute ...... ** A:Yes. There are other bands cover- anecdote for you: When I was a hood now than it was 40 years ago. Lois E. Lane...... ** Roy Ola...... 500 ing the 1920s, so they don’t need me teenager, my parents would tell me I My trumpet player is a neighbor Betsy Laster ...... ** Peter & Barbara Pande...... ** Stith Letsinger ...... 100 to do it. There are people who cover play my music too loud, and now from down the street. He’s got a John & Barbara Pavkovich ...... ** Emmett Lorey...... ** the swing era — Glenn Miller — I’ve got teenagers and they say I couple of kids, and he’ll bring his John S. Perkins ...... ** Larry Lynch ...... 100 James & Barbara Peterson...... 50 lots of stuff I like, but if there’s play my music too loud! little boy to practice sometimes. Terry Merz ...... ** Conney Pfeiffer ...... 25 umpteen Elvis impersonators and Bill Miller ...... ** Jim & Alma Phillips ...... 250 Glenn Miller-style bands; they don’t Q: Do you ever perform for your Q: Were you impacted by the Helene Pier ...... ** Peter V. Milward...... 50 Misty & Holly ...... 50 need me to do it. There’s nobody neighbors? (Downtown North) traffic-calm- Paul Pinsky ...... ** A:In 1988 we did one down the ing issues? David & Virginia Pollard...... 150 Gllen G. Mitchell...... 200 else that ties the two (eras — Joe & Marlene Prendergast...... ** Bessie Moskowitz...... 25 between the 1880s and 1920 and street for a block party. We set up on A: It didn’t make me calm. It just Harry & Mildred Press...... 100 Kathryn L. Nelson...... ** ‘30s) together — that shows one the porch or steps and played for the pushes the traffic into other com- Nan Prince ...... 100 Our son Nick ...... 250 Fulton block party on the Fourth of munities. Our loving dad Al Pellizzari ...... ** becoming the other, that shows the Roy & Hazel Rand...... ** transition. I was about 10 or 11 when July. The Read Family ...... 250 Mary Perkins ...... 50 Walter H. Phillips ...... ** I started listening to KFRC. They’d Q: What do you think about Alice Reeves...... 20 Q: How long have you lived in Thomas W. Phinney ...... ** play an oldie and they’d tell you Draper’s Music closing? Alice Reeves...... ** this neighborhood? Bill & Carolyn Reller...... 500 Wade & Louise Rambo...... ** when it was from. ... At the same I’m sad they’re closing. We bought Jerry H. Rice...... 100 Irving F. Reichert, Jr...... 100 A: About 20 years, but I’ve always my daughter’s first flute there. Nancy Ritchey ...... ** time, I was camping out with my Susie Richardson...... ** parents’ old records. I’d ask them visited here because this was my Their biggest niche was that they Thomas Rindfleisch ...... 100 Wanda Root & Jacques Naar...... ** grandparents’ house. Barbara Riper ...... 200 Helen Rubin...... 150 about the music and collect bits of were the mainstay of rental instru- Dick & Ruth Rosenbaum...... ** Ivy & Irving Rubin...... 150 information and fill in when I could. ments for kids’ band in schools. In Peter & Beth Rosenthal ...... 500 Kitty Sanford ...... 100 Q: How is it living near the one of the early versions of my Paul & Maureen Roskoph...... 100 Becky Schaefer...... ** Q: So you were influenced by creek? Any wildlife? band, I bought my baton there. I’m Steve & Karen Ross ...... ** Marie Schwartz...... 35 ■ Lou & Don Ross ...... ** Charles Henry & Emma Westphal Stelling ** KFRC’s idea of showing a pro- A:In June we get mosquitoes. And sad to see one more landmark go. Don & Ann Rothblatt...... 250 Hong Ja Stern ...... ** gression of styles? lots of crickets. (Imitates them Staff Writer Sue Dremann can Ruth B. Running...... 300 Claudia Stura ...... ** A:Yes. KFRC would kind of nar- chirping.) I always remembered it as be e-mailed at sdremann@ Jay & Jean Rusmore ...... ** Jack Sutorius...... 100 rate the story and you’d listen to a kid. paweekly.com Grace Sain ...... ** Sweet William T. Beames...... 50 Tom & Pat Sanders ...... 100 Sweet Millie Redner...... 50 Page & Ferrell Sanders ...... ** Mr. & Mrs. Ray Tinney ...... 250 George & Dorothy Saxe ...... ** Dorothy Vennard...... 100 ters College Terrace, he will prac- John & Mary Schaefer ...... ** Norma & Harold Ziebelman...... ** Mobility training tice in the California Avenue and Irving Schulman ...... 100 Dr. David Zlotnick...... ** (continued from page 9) “I’m a super happy Virginia Schulz...... 200 Irma Zuanich ...... 100 downtown business districts. He Carli Scott...... ** Mobility training is just one part camper. They made also will learn to ride busses and Gary Sharron & Annette Bialson ...... 100 in the Western Blind me a free man. They Caltrain, as he travels regularly in Hersh & Arna Shefrin...... ** Rehabilitation Center’s spectrum San Jose for his work with the William Woo & Martha Shirk ...... 250 In Honor Of freed me from the Lee & Judy Shulman ...... 150 of services. The veterans study Lions Club. All the down trodden...... ** Richard & Bonnie Sibley...... ** house.” Syvertsen said the skills he is Nancy Bardwell & Doug Burress...... 25 manual skills, such as home Bob & Gloria Sikora...... 200 The Dentists of the MidPeninsula mechanics and hobbies, and daily learning will help make him more Bob & Diane Simoni ...... 200 & San Mateo Co. Dental Societies...... 1000 living skills, such as self-care and independent and productive in his Andrea B. Smith...... 100 Mimi Goodrich...... 50 —Jack Syvertsen, Beverly Smith...... ** communication techniques. daily activities — be it volunteer- Kingsley Jack...... ** legally blind WWII veteran ing or sneaking out to buy a gift for Steve & Paula J. Smith...... 500 Al Jacobs...... ** Patients with low vision also learn Lew & Joan Southern ...... 200 Earlie Johnson ...... ** to read with the help of optical his wife of nearly 60 years. Art & Peggy Stauffer ...... 500 The King-Brinkman Family ...... ** devices, such as closed-circuit tel- “I’m a super happy camper,” Isaac & Maddy Stein...... ** N. C. Lee...... 500 Hans & Judith Steiner...... 100 evisions. Francisco. Syvertsen said. “They made me a Margaret May ...... ** Charles & Barbara Stevens...... ** Psychologists and social workers “There’s a lot of socialization free man. They freed me from the Our Family...... 500 Doug & Kathy Stevens ...... ** between veterans all dealing with ■ Palo Alto School Teachers...... 100 also work with the veterans. house.” Andrew Stevenson & Chris Gutmacher....100 Shauna Rockson, teacher ...... 100 Recreation therapists plan activi- the same issues,” Ludt said. Editorial Intern Jamie Schuman Donald Stites ...... ** Sandy Sloan...... 100 Syvertsen has been at the center can be reached at jschuman@ James & Margaret Taylor...... 50 ties, such as dinner and concert Marilyn Sutorius...... 100 Jacqueline S. Thielen ...... ** trips, in the Peninsula and in San for about a month. After he mas- paweekly.com Pat Thomas ...... ** Sallie Reid Tasto...... ** John & Susan Thomas ...... ** Victor & Marianne Thompson ...... 100 As A Gift For Carl & Susan Thomsen...... ** Caitlin Darke, JB & Melissa Darke, Foothill Park and the hills. Ryan said at Thanksgiving the Robert & Susan Tilling ...... 100 Susan & Bruce Bower...... 500 Ojakian Ro & Jim Dinky ...... 50 He was an honor student at family agreed that Adam “seemed David & Nehama Treves ...... 100 (continued from page 3) Jordan and Paly, where he became a little off, not himself,” and Tony & Carolyn Tucher ...... 250 Heather & Elizabeth’s birthday ...... 25 Don & Anne Vermeil...... ** Marjorie Smith...... 50 and were heading home. interested in physics. expressed concern about his Jim & Susan Voll...... ** Marla & Erik Wardenburg ...... ** UC Davis Chancellor Larry Ryan Ojakian characterized grades and whether his grades this Rita Vrhel ...... 250 Vanderhoef said he was “heartsick Adam as a “caring, helpful, loving quarter would threaten his chances Virgina Wade & Gary Baldwin ...... ** Businesses to learn of our student’s death and family member who was always of getting into graduate school. Joel Waldman ...... ** Remax Pioneer Skywood...... 250 Roger & Joan Warnke...... ** Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run...... 15000 grieved for his family and friends. willing to help — he would drop Current Mayor Bern Beecham Don & Sylvie Way...... 500 Academic Trainers ...... 30 Such a loss is devastating.” everything to help out if needed.” notified city officials and the Anna Wu Weakland ...... 100 Alta Mesa Memorial Park...... 500 Adam had gone through Palo He was interest in many sports, media about the death Monday Mark & Karen Weitzel...... 1000 Bleibler Properties...... 500 Alto schools, including Addison including baseball, basketball and morning, expressing his own grief David R. Wells...... 30 Casa Dei Bambini School...... 50 Elementary, Jordan Middle and soccer. He also loved music. He in a choked voice. George & Lois Wentworth...... 30 C.J. Tighe Construction...... 50 Ralph & Jackie Wheeler ...... 200 Coldwell Banker...... 50 Palo Alto High School, where he had played the piano for 10 years, The Rosary will be recited Anton Wolak...... 75 Daughters of Norway, Sigrid Unset played in several sports but preferring classical while liking to Wednesday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at Douglas & Susan Woodman...... ** Lodge #32...... 139 focused mostly on cross-country listen to rock and punk rock, Ryan the chapel of Roller, Hapgood & Lijun & Jia-Ning Xiang ...... 50 First Lutheran Church Women ...... 100 and track. Coach Paul Jones recalled. Tinney, Middlefield Road and Mark Krasnow & Patti Yanklowitz ...... ** Harrell Remodeling...... 200 Steve Zamek & Jane Borchers...... ** Interiors & Textiles...... 100 described him as “a good, solid Adam also was a self-taught Addison Avenue. Funeral services Ladera Garden Center ...... 100 runner and a great kid, really well- artist, and usually took charge of will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. In Memory Of Martine Heyer Homes...... 25 liked by all the rest of the kids on putting up Christmas lights at the 23, at St. Thomas Aquinas Ila Anderson ...... 100 The Milk Pail Market...... ** the team.” family home, Ryan said, adding Catholic Church, Waverley Street Richard Barkley...... ** La Monique’s Nail Salon ...... 50 Adam described running as “a that he enjoyed spending time with at Homer Avenue. Interment will Heston Beaudoin ...... 100 Older Adults Care Mgmt...... 25 Carol Berkowitz...... ** Taoist Tai Chi Society ...... 25 pleasurable physical activity,” his siblings, often playing basket- be at Cypress Lawn Cemetery in John D. Black ...... ** The Bay Area Glass Institute...... 50 Ryan said, along with hiking in ball or cards. Colma. ■ Anna & Max Blanka...... 150 Thoits Bros. Inc...... 500 Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 11 Pulse A weekly compendium of vital statistics POLICE CALLS Medical aid ...... 2 Threats ...... 1 Theft related VIOLENT CRIMES Misc. penal code violation ...... 2 Vandalism ...... 3 Commercial burglaries ...... 4 Palo Alto Missing person ...... 1 Violation of court order ...... 1 Forgery ...... 2 Palo Alto 3900 block Middlefield Road, 12/9, Dec. 9-14 Noise ordinance violation ...... 3 Warrant arrest ...... 3 Grand theft ...... 1 10:14 p.m.; domestic violence. Violence related Other/misc...... 3 Petty theft ...... 5 Atherton Unlisted location, 12/10, 1:42 p.m.; Battery ...... 3 Outside assistance ...... 1 Residential burglaries ...... 2 Dec. 10-16 battery. Domestic violence ...... 3 Psychiatric hold ...... 2 Theft undefined ...... 5 Theft related Unlisted location, 12/10, 9:33 p.m.; Sexual assault ...... 1 Suspicious circumstances ...... 4 Vehicle related Theft related Residential burglaries ...... 1 domestic violence. Suspicious person ...... 1 Abandoned auto ...... 1 Vehicle related Unlisted location, 12/10, 6:16 p.m.; Commercial burglaries ...... 1 Vandalism ...... 8 Auto recovery ...... 6 Forgery ...... 1 Abandoned auto ...... 1 sexual assault. Warrant arrest ...... 5 Auto theft ...... 2 Grand theft ...... 1 Bicycle stop ...... 1 400 block Emerson Street, 12/11, Warrant/other agency ...... 7 Hit and run ...... 4 Identity theft ...... 2 Parking/driving violation ...... 2 12:05 a.m.; battery. Menlo Park Parking citation ...... 2 Petty theft ...... 7 Suspicious vehicle ...... 3 Unlisted location, 12/11, 5:39 p.m.; Dec. 9-15 Traffic stop ...... 2 Residential burglaries ...... 5 Vehicle accident/property damage ...... 5 domestic violence. Violence related Tow truck needed ...... 13 Shoplifting ...... 2 Vehicle code violation ...... 3 Unlisted location, 12/13, 4:23 p.m.; Attempted suicide ...... 1 Vehicle accident/major injury ...... 1 Vehicle related Alcohol or drug related ...... battery. Battery ...... 1 Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 1 Abandoned auto ...... 1 Drunken driving ...... 9 Menlo Park Robbery ...... 2 Vehicle accident/property damage ...... 3 Abandoned bicycle ...... 2 Miscellaneous 600 block Santa Cruz Avenue, 12/9, Theft related Vehicle fire ...... 1 Auto theft ...... 3 Animal call ...... 7 3:33 p.m.; robbery. Commercial burglaries ...... 1 Vehicle pursuit ...... 1 Bicycle stop ...... 1 Attempt to contact ...... 1 Unlisted block Willow Road, 12/12, Fraud ...... 2 Alcohol or drug related Bicycle theft ...... 2 Citizen assist ...... 1 12:20 a.m.; attempted suicide. Grand theft ...... 2 County road block ...... 1 Drug related ...... 11 Driving w/a suspended license ...... 2 Petty theft ...... 8 1300 block Adams Court, 12/14, Hit and run ...... 6 Disturbance ...... 3 Drunken driving ...... 2 9:03 p.m.; battery. Residential burglaries ...... 3 Disturbing/annoying phone calls ...... 2 Miscellaneous Misc. traffic ...... 3 Vehicle related 1300 block Willow Road, 12/15, Parking/driving violation ...... 6 Fire call ...... 2 Civil matter ...... 1 1:48 a.m.; robbery. Auto recovery ...... 3 Follow up ...... 1 Disturbance ...... 3 Theft from auto ...... 13 Auto theft ...... 2 Juvenile problem ...... 5 Foot chase ...... 1 East Palo Alto Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 11 Driving w/suspended license ...... 6 1800 block W. Bayshore Road, 12/10, Medical aid ...... 2 Found property ...... 3 Vehicle accident/property damage . . . . .14 Driving without license ...... 6 1:47 p.m.; domestic violence. Meet citizen ...... 2 Indecent exposure ...... 1 Vehicle stopped ...... 7 Hit and run ...... 2 Unlisted block Cooley Avenue, 12/11, Other/misc...... 1 Missing person ...... 6 Vehicle towed ...... 2 Theft from auto ...... 7 9:06 p.m.; robbery. Outside assistance ...... 7 Obscene/harassing phone calls ...... 1 Vehicle stored ...... 7 Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 4 1400 block E. Bayshore Road, 12/11, Pedestrian check ...... 1 Alcohol or drug related Vehicle accident/property damage ...... 2 Other/misc...... 10 10:50 p.m.; robbery. Suspicious circumstances ...... 5 Drunk in public ...... 4 Vehicle pursuit ...... 2 Prostitution ...... 6 1400 block Bay Road, 12/15, 1:26 p.m.; Suspicious person ...... 2 Possession of paraphernalia ...... 2 Vehicle towed ...... 1 Psychiatric hold ...... 1 shooting into occupied vehicle or dwelling. Town ordinance violation ...... 9 Miscellaneous Alcohol or drug related Restraining order violation ...... 1 1200 block Jervis Avenue, 12/15, Brandishing a weapon ...... 1 Drug activity ...... 1 East Palo Alto Subject pursuit ...... 1 4:02 p.m.; domestic violence. Coroner’s case ...... 1 Drunken driving ...... 12 Dec. 10-16 Subject stop ...... 1 2100 block University Avenue, 12/15, Disturbing/annoying phone calls ...... 1 Possession of drugs ...... 3 Violence related Threats ...... 1 4:16 p.m.; robbery. 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Deaths Births 26TH ANNUAL Mary A. Aghabalian music. ALL REE WARDS Mary Aghabalian, a 51-year He made a radical career change Bradley Finkelstein and 2005 T T A resident of Menlo Park, died Dec. in 1980, moving from rule-bound Karen Boyd of Palo Alto, a 14 at Stanford Hospital. She was work as a proofreader at Stanford daughter, Dec. 8. • CALL FOR NOMINATIONS • 85. University Press to the ad-hoc life Born Jan. 4, 1919, in Long of a professional actor, jazz singer THE PALO ALTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Beach, Calif., she attended the and bassist. He continued in his and musicality as well as jazz AND THE PALO ALTO WEEKLY California School for the Deaf in new career for 24 years, pleasing improvisation. are proud to announce the 26th annual Berkeley and Gallaudet University Peninsula audiences with his rich He is survived by his daughter, Tall Tree awards, presented in four in Washington, D.C. She taught for baritone voice and engaging Krista, of Moss Beach, Calif.; his categories, recognizing exceptional nine years at the North Dakota and presence. He also taught music, son, Theo, of Palo Alto; his civic contributions and service to the Palo Alto community. Current elected New Mexico schools for the deaf. and his warmth and skill as a brother, Matthew, of Evanston, officials are not eligible. She also worked as an assembly teacher are honored at the AHA! Ill.; his sister, Catherine Mandt, of welder at Varian Inc. in Palo Alto Center in Palo Alto, where the Madison, Wis.; and his mother, • OUTSTANDING CITIZEN/VOLUNTEER for many years. Timothy Enos Music Room is Edith Boys Enos, of Plymouth, She was involved in the dedicated to him. Ind. • OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL California Association of the Deaf, He began his career in Services have been held. The • OUTSTANDING BUSINESS the National Fraternal Society of proofreading in 1960 at the family suggests contributions in • OUTSTANDING NON-PROFIT the Deaf and Deaf Senior Citizens. University of Chicago Press, his name to KCSM public radio, She enjoyed reading books, leaving to move to Northern KQED public radio, Peninsula crocheting and bird watching while California in 1968, soon after his Open Space Preserve, or the Nomination forms are available online sitting on her porch in the sunshine. marriage to Erika Starczak of AHA! Center for Youth in the at www.paloaltochamber.com She is survived by her son, Gary Chicago. The marriage ended in Arts in Palo Alto. Contributors or at the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Aghabalian of Menlo Park; divorce 20 years later. may also contact Krista Enos at 122 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto daughter, Karen Shumate; son-in- In 1970 he moved to Palo Alto ([email protected]) to make a law, Kenny Shumate; and and resumed academic donation towards a memorial NOMINATION DEADLINE granddaughter, Megan Dula, all of proofreading at Stanford bench in his honor on San Mateo North Wilkesboro, N.C.; and University Press. While still County Park land. JAN. 14, 2005 AT 5PM brother, Frank Sladek of Tucson, working there, he took part in Ariz. early TheatreWorks productions, At her request, private services concentrating on Shakespearean Phillip G. Scowcroft were held. Memorial donations can roles including Prospero in “The Phillip G. Scowcroft, 79, a 37- be made to the Deaf Senior Tempest” and on musical roles year resident of Palo Alto, died Housing Project, P.O. Box 1923, including the Cowardly Lion in Dec. 7. Fremont, CA 94538. “The Wizard of Oz.” He was born in Bloomfield, N.J. After he left the press, he After serving in the U.S. Navy, he continued musical worked for 19 years as a design Timothy stage work in the draftsman for Ampex, prior to Enos 1984-1987 satirical retiring. Timothy series “Palo Alto? During his retirement, he Enos, That’s a Laugh!” continued to use his design skills professional He provided the for enjoyment as well as for actor, jazz narration for public service. He dedicated his singer, orchestral time to woodworking, crafting bassist, performances of small trains and other toys with proofreader “Peter and the beautiful wood. He also worked to and 27-year Wolf” in 1984 and help protect local wildlife, along resident of 1988 and for the with his wife, through their long- Palo Alto, film thriller time involvement with Wildlife died Oct. 21 “Clownhouse,” and Rescue. He was responsible for of cancer. He his voice designing and building many of was 63. accompanied many the cages at their facility on Born Feb. 8, 1941, in Plymouth, Bay Area radio and television Middlefield Road. Ind., he grew up in nearby commercials as well as He is survived by his wife of 37 Mishawaka, and attended public instructional shows, CDs and years, Marilyn Scowcroft of Palo schools there and in South Bend. tapes. Alto; and his two children, Claire He continued his education at the In jazz, he sang and played Simony and Phillip Scowcroft, Jr. University of Illinois at Chicago, electric or acoustic bass with local Donations may be made to the University of Chicago groups, including his duo with Hospice of the Valley, 1150 S. 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Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 13 Editorial Ending the year with a success story The ‘Mayfield deal’ may go down in local history as the best example of town-gown cooperation since, SpectrumEditorials, letters and opinions um, Stanford created Palo Alto? he deal to create soccer fields on the old Mayfield School site By the numbers argue that since only one hour is “S1-C” trail, with “sweeping views at El Camino Real and Page Mill Road is an outstanding ex- Editor, being worked, only one librarian of the Stanford Campus, the T ample of what can be accomplished with goodwill, common Palo Alto spends more than any needs to be paid. foothills and the bay,” ends at Page sense, give-and-take and 18 months of negotiation. comparable city. That is confirmed That any given person can be at Mill and Foothill Expressway. It is certainly one of the best examples of mutually beneficial in City Manager’s Report (CMR) only one library at any given time There is no public parking nearby. collaboration in the long history of Stanford/community relation- 158.98 of March 23, 1998, which would seem to me to be an argu- The other end winds up far south ships — at least since Leland Stanford and his agent, Timothy can be found on the city’s Web site. ment for having only one library. where Arastradero Road crosses Hopkins, created Palo Alto in the late 1800s. Actually, there are It reports that in 1997 the General For the same cost (or even less, be- under 280 Freeway. numerous lower-profile instances over the years. Fund Operating Budget spent cause of other redundancies) a sin- As a resident of College Terrace, No one should call the deal a gift from Stanford to the communi- $1,392 per person. gle library could be open for both a neighborhood afflicted by thou- ty, however — now or in future years when specifics start to get According to the CMR, that was five service hours and five elapsed sands of university commute trips fuzzy. Stanford is receiving solid value in return, in terms of added $552 more than comparable cities, hours. per day and now denied access to square footage for income properties in the Stanford Research Park. which were spending $840 per per- Ellen F. Smith 99.9 percent of the Dish area, I see But that should not overshadow the deal’s benefits to the com- son. Multiply $552 by 60,000 resi- Dana Avenue a trail from nowhere to nowhere. munity. dents. During the 1997 fiscal year Palo Alto Horton champions the principle The two full-size soccer fields — suitable either for youth or Palo Alto admits that it spent a that Stanford should not be forced adult play — will go far toward meeting a serious community grand total of $33,120,000 more The ‘nowhere’ trail to bear the “undue burden” of ease- than comparable cities would have Editor, ments that “cut through the interior need for additional field space. And Stanford’s willingness to front spent. I was disappointed but not sur- of its undeveloped lands.” $2.5 million of the estimated $3.3 million cost will make it possi- This admitted overspending is prised that Larry Horton, in his The above maps reveal the disin- ble to have the fields in play next fall, bypassing both a significant based on the General Operating Guest Opinion (Weekly, Nov. 3), genuousness of this position. The city budget deficit and most of the infamous “Palo Alto process.” Budget alone, but that is only a por- did not make it easy for readers to most intrusive point of the most in- The cost includes an estimated $800,000 for artificial turf, the tion of the cost of operating the verify his assertions that the trail trusive trail, S1-B, is barely 2,000 new type that is popular with players and coaches. That is a city- city. When the city services alignments proposed by Stanford feet from the University’s property funded add-on to Stanford’s offer, and is expected to pay for itself charged on the Utility Budget are would satisfy the university’s obli- line along Old Page Mill Road. within a few years in saved maintenance costs. added, the actual spending is even gations under the General Use Per- While the average landowner might The fields project will have to undergo at least two months of greater. mit. The proposed trails near Page justifiably cry foul, Stanford pos- city reviews, but as a negotiated deal there will be little opportuni- Another index of overspending is Mill and Alpine roads can be sesses 8,180 acres. Proportionally ty for the typical time-consuming tweaking by city commissions the explosion of the utility depart- viewed respectively at http://www speaking, this most burdensome of and the council. ment from 130 employees in 1979 .sccgov.org/scc/assets/docs/158522 intrusions corresponds to one inch To make this deal happen, Palo Alto requires that Stanford build to 340 today, which has allowed for stanford4-29-02.pdf and at ... into the average Palo Altan’s quar- 250 units of housing to replace existing Research Park uses — in- the shifting of costs from the Gen- 158525stanford4-29-02C.pdf. ter-acre lot. cluding a significant number of below-market units — plus allow eral Operating Budget to the Utility On the Page Mill map, readers Stanford can hire expensive it to add 300,000 square feet of research/manufacturing buildings Budget and charging citizens for will see that the Stanford-proposed lawyers and probably enforce what- elsewhere in the Research Park. city services. One third of the footage is part of the original deal to lease the Another rough yardstick is to YOUR TURN 6-acre Mayfield site — left over from four years ago when Stan- simply look at inflation. In 1979 ford offered it as a site for the Jewish Community Center. The the city’s budget was $22 million and in the last 25 years should have The Palo Alto Weekly encourages comments on our coverage or lease would be $1 for 51 years. no more than tripled to approxi- on issues of local interest. The remaining 200,000 square feet would offset the 338,000 mately $65 million. Today it is that will be replaced by the two housing projects: apartments on El $115 million and in past years has What do you think? What was your best — or worst — holiday Camino Real just south of California Avenue and a residential de- been even greater. experience? velopment at the top of California Avenue. Sadly, despite having enjoyed Stanford even unveiled architectural renderings of the housing, decades of great income, there is Letters: Address to Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302, setting a record for the longest lead time for any project in the city’s nothing to show for it. As Mayor or hand-deliver to 703 High St., (at Forest Avenue), Palo Alto. history — as neither project will be built until existing leases expire, Beecham noted at the meeting of Voice mail: (650) 326-8291 (then press 1) in 2013 and 2020. The 100,000 square feet can could be added any- Dec. 6, 2004, our infrastructure is Fax: (650) 326-3928 time, but the rest will have to wait until the housing is built. old, debilitated and at the end of its E-mail: [email protected] There will be a net reduction of 38,000 square feet of non-resi- useful life. dential use, good news for those concerned about peak-hour traffic. We are living on our past and not building for the future. No anonymous letters or “open letters” to other organizations or individuals will We can think of no better way to end a turbulent year, laden be printed. Please provide your name, street address and daytime telephone with community disappointments and divisions, than capping it Without zero-base budgeting, number. Please keep length to 250 words or less. We reserve the right to edit with the positive glow of the Mayfield soccer fields deal. All in- cutting here and there to meet contributions for length and style and for factual errors known to us. volved — especially City Manager Frank Benest — deserve com- shortfalls fails to address long over mendations and a happy holiday break. due structural budget and staff re- form. Richard Alexander Santa Rita Avenue Another tragic loss Palo Alto for Palo Alto One by one Editor, The news that Adam Ojakian, a former Palo Alto High School hon- With the claim that it’s impossi- or student and track athlete, took his own life Saturday in Davis, ble for our libraries to be open 255 where he was a senior at the University of California, Davis, has left hours a week, Kat Kuhlstat (Week- his family devastated and friends stunned and shocked. ly, Dec. 15) misses the point of si- It seems to be another case of there being few if any warning signs multaneous — or redundant — from the 21-year-old physics major. This just adds to the sorrow and hours, which is at the heart of the consternation in the community, where his father, Vic, is a member of the library question. City Council and a former mayor. Adam was expected to arrive home for To make a simplified, textbook- the holidays on Sunday after recently completing his final exams. like example, suppose five libraries There is little that can be said to assuage the family’s grief. For the are all open from 2 to 3 p.m. on community, the only thing that can be done is, once again, to renew Wednesday and each library is and expand efforts to convey the message to young persons that they staffed by one librarian for that can do something about bleak feelings and rough spots, that help is hour. How many hours of library available and that life truly is worth living. service are being offered? If you say only one, then you should also Page 14 • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly ever debased, legalistic version of the GUP the courts will bear. How- ever, that is not the same as acting Board of Contributors in good faith. Horton made it clear he does not Christmas joy: Simple, or not ... so ... simple? value commonwealth between Stanford and its neighbors, but by Nancy McGaraghan to do this — time, money, nerves, eye in the house as the final curtain our everyday lives. only maximum freedom for the ids wait waistlines. opened on a winter wonderland of Peace on earth. This simple prom- university to pursue its own inter- for Santa. This year I considered eliminating freshly fallen snow and the audience ise of 2,000 years ago remains sim- ests. We can only hope others in KMom is the Christmas tree as my sign of joined in a chorus of White Christ- ple today, also. Then, as now, it is the the administration adopt a posture waiting for her protest. Surely we would not miss mas. world and our lives that are complex. more commensurate with Stan- “long winter’s the annual slogging through the The Schola Cantorum, in stark The gift of the season is the light it ford’s stature as one of our nation’s nap.” Dad, if he mud, getting the blankety-blank tree contrast, performed Gregorian chant sheds on our human hopes and de- leading institutions, one whose be- is not already installed in a stand that is never the and polyphonic music in the St. sires. A light — and a lightness — havior stands as a model to many. sleeping — at right size, and dragging down dusty, Patrick’s candle-lit chapel. The mu- that comes from knowing we are not Steven Woodward least figurative- torn boxes of decorations and lights sic and setting, like the promise of alone in the midst of whatever dark- Stanford Avenue ly — through that no longer work. Are we really Christmas, were simple, fragile, ness threatens to invade our hearts. Palo Alto Mom’s annual that crazy? pure. There was a hush as we sat It is precisely our everyday, human Martha Stewart moment, is waiting But there is a risk involved in sim- transfixed, transported back through lives that are full of promise. We re- Mayfield alternate for the whole thing to be over. plifying: We risk tripping the little the centuries to where the music ceive this gift when we clear a space Editor, This might not be the December switch in our heads that says, “Bah, originated — to where it seemed like to hear the fragile “Glo-o-o-o-o-ria” Stanford and Palo Alto City scene in every home. Yet for many humbug. Why bother?” Christmas itself might have originat- delivered on the wings of a silent Council did not consult with me or the annual struggle to find the spe- Two events helped me sort out my ed. night. you on the Page Mill Road and El cial meaning — that “simple joy of feelings. Later, I wondered what these two “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa” — Camino Real (old Mayfield School the season” — amid the chaos of to- First we went to San Francisco to extremely disparate performances old schmaltz from an earlier century. site) proposal, otherwise we’d see do lists and a blizzard of commercial see Irving Berlin’s “White Christ- had in common. And I realized they (And, “yes,” we put up a Christmas a multi-cultural center instead of glitter is not simple at all. mas” — a Christmas gift to my par- each shared a touch of magic — the tree this year.) soccer fields. How can we get past the exhaust- ents. A few days later we were with magic of shared tradition. It is a It is good to remember that neither In a nutshell, Stanford will build ing chaos and glitter to what is im- friends at St. Patrick’s Seminary in magic not to be taken for granted. Santa nor our preparations have to two soccer fields at that location portant? What will move us beyond Menlo Park listening to the Schola Our symbols and rituals express the do it all. They only help remind us to for Palo Alto in exchange for Stan- the predictable boundaries of every- Cantorum perform an Advent con- spirit of the season. believe that life is good, and we are ford to receive a carte blanche for day-ness into the real joy of this sea- cert. Each, in its own way, seemed Putting up the tree or lighting the part of that goodness. And may your the development of 250 housing son, despite a long course of obsta- to say, “Relax. Enjoy the ride. The menorah can bring us to the place own symbols, whatever your beliefs units and other development cles? spirit of Christmas can be found in where the spirit catches us, often un- and culture, be harbingers of peace through the year 2020. The loca- Regardless of our personal tradi- many places, many times.” awares, unexpected, and gives us and goodwill. And wouldn’t peace tion of the housing units would be tion — Ramadan, Christmas, “White Christmas” begins in 1944 pause in the season’s rush. and goodwill be a true miracle? along California Avenue and El Hanukkah, Kwanza, or any of a at a military post in Europe. Soldiers A chorus of White Christmas and Our winter holidays are about such Camino and California near number of winter holidays back into have gathered for a Christmas show. artificial snow falling in the theater miracles — of which we all are in- Hanover Street. the mists of time — the days and The story jumps to Christmas in Ver- become something much greater be- vited to be a part. ■ These are the negatives of the lo- weeks of preparation are intended to mont, 10 years later. It is a romantic cause we believe in the miracle they Nancy McGaraghan is a member cation of the soccer fields (which propel us ever deeper into the spirit comedy of heartfelt desires, disap- represent. The Medieval simplicity of the Weekly’s Board of Contribu- happens to be at the busiest inter- of the season, not throw us off pointments and the miracle that hap- of a Gregorian chant reminds us of a tors, and a teacher and board mem- section in Palo Alto), as I see it: (1) course. pens when people come together. deep mystery we can never fully un- ber of Gracenter in San Francisco. Many of us talk about simplifying Some would call it over-the-top derstand but which nonetheless She can be e-mailed at chezm- (continued on page 16) the holidays. There are great reasons schmaltz. But there was nary a dry shines light on the ordinariness of [email protected]. Streetwise What are you doing to save for retirement? Question and interviews by Molly Tanenbaum. Photographs by Naomi Brookner. Asked at the Sharon Park Safeway in Menlo Park.
Patrick Hennessy James Chiang Ingrid LeMaitre-Roberts Franklin Kenter Louis McBride Sales supervisor Astrophysicist at the Stanford Linear Private duty nurse Student and part-time clerk General contractor Sequoia Avenue, Redwood City Accelerator Center Parker Hill Drive, Santa Rosa Monterey Avenue, Menlo Park Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto Sharon Green Apartments, Menlo Park I try to take two paychecks a week and I have my own IRAs because I’m self- I’m only 18, so I have no idea. Well, my wife is taking care of that for put them in my checking account and I have a retirement plan with my em- employed. the most part and I have an IRA. But it’s two paychecks a week for savings to ployer that I contribute to and I have [our investments] mostly real estate. I pay my bills. I’m in the [Wholesale Beer personal savings and a mutual fund. think the best investment is real estate, Industry and Trust] union so we have a not the stock market. union retirement fund.
Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 15 We prepare delicious food ACUPUNCTURE • HERBOLOGY • MASSAGE Spectrum A Different Kind of Health Care for your holidays (continued from page 11)
Become A Licensed Air quality — especially consider- ing kids playing soccer; (2) traffic Acupuncturist flow and parking issues; and (3) ■ Professional Master’s Degree Program ■ Nationally Accredited contamination of the land from the ■ 2-Year College Entrance Requirement ■ Federal Financial Aid gas station that had operated in that location for over 25 years (which is really the least of the problems, as OPEN HOUSE Stanford will clean it up). Sunday JANUARY 9, 1:00–3:30PM Further, Palo Alto’s say in the Roast Turkey • Prime Rib • Poached Salmon development will be very, very Honey Ham • Pies, Cakes & Desserts • Gift Baskets Five BraNches Institute limited (that’s not to say that Stan- ford has not been a good neighbor Call for full menu & prices • All orders placed by Dec. 23, please. College & Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine and doesn’t have our shared inter- Thyme & Again 3031 Tisch Way, Suite 605, San Jose ■ Toll-free (877) 838-6789 ests — it’s just part of the pro- [email protected] ■ www.fivebranches.edu ■ (408) 261-0608 posed deal). 650.493.2077 • cell 650.861.0422 • [email protected] Let me share with you what I see: Three levels of underground parking, attractive buildings (with- in the 50 foot limit), a theatre for plays, meeting halls and confer- ence rooms for public and private functions, artists’ rooms and a EasyParking? reasonably priced fitness center — with the revenue paying for the staffing and equipment, and more. I urge residents, Palo Alto City Council and Stanford to consider this. Andrew L. Freedman Verdosa Drive Palo Alto
Bird Flu Editor, In today’s world of tight dead- lines and instant communications, it has become incredibly easy to slip an agenda-driven form letter into a newspaper. Ken Braiser’s Dec. 8 letter (“Fowl furor”) is a great example. The same exact letter (word-for- Now you can park in downtown Palo Alto with ease. The word) ran in at least 12 other U.S. EasyParking permit spaces are conveniently located every two papers during the past week. In To collect your each case, a different person blocks from Alma to Middlefield and Lytton to Homer (time Palo Alto Police trading cards, ask any Palo Alto Police “signed” it. National animal rights limit is 4 hours). Permits available at any participating groups like Farm Sanctuary, PETA, merchant (renewable yearly) for just $300. Gold EasyParking employee or go to the following locations for these 3 cards (3 different cards per week through 12/22/04): and In Defense of Animals spread permits available for $450 for all day parking. PA Sport & Toy World, Palo Alto Weekly or the Police propaganda like this by hijacking www.dpapark.com Department lobby at 275 Forest Avenue. opinion pages year-round. Bird flu is just the latest exagger- ated “crisis” promoted by organ- ized animal activists who want to Ç=CI_i[l[dX[jj[hj^Wd?[nf[Yj[Z"WdZ? City of Palo Alto Best of 2004 control what’s on our dinner plates. [nf[Yj[ZWbejÈ #=CIijkZ[dj In the middle of holiday turkey sea- Twilight & Brown Bag son, they are using this Asian pub- lic-health problem to scare the heck Concert Series out of Americans who enjoy a drumstick with their green beans. Thinking people should take CD now these phonies and their scare tactics with a grain of salt — and a bucket available of wings. David Martosko for sale Director of Research, The Center for Consumer Freedom Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC Blues/reggae/folk/jazz all in one package. Library pride Music by: Blame Sally, The Snake Trio, Editor, Dubfx, Candela and others As a long-time book lover, I ab- solutely support the idea of all Palo Altans having access to li- braries. On the other hand, the SUPPORT THE SUMMER CONCERTS! current branch system no longer seems like the best way to accom- Cost: $15.00 plish that goal, or the best use of All proceeds to go towards the production of next summer's series city resources. The catalog is available online. Send your name and address to For those without computers, li- Community Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301 brarians are available by phone. with a check or credit card number enclosed. With one or two bookmobiles, Email [email protected] people could pick up the books or call 650.463.4940 for more information they wanted near their homes. Such bookmobiles could also have Page 16 • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly Spectrum
Guest Opinion College applications: three students, three completely different experiences PAW by Anna Luskin After it was complete, all I had Then there are students recruited am not to do on my second and third ap- by colleges. worrying plications was change the school Nathan Ford, a senior who has I about ap- name, re-type my major and press been the star quarterback of Paly’s plying to col- “submit.” varsity football team since his lege — been For the UCs, I just had to list all sophomore year, also happens to be there, done the UC campuses to which I want- a very good student. He also has all that. ed to apply on one application. I played on the varsity basketball and 25% OFF December applied to Davis, Santa Barbara, baseball teams. Ivy League univer- Children’s Books! is the time Santa Cruz and UCLA (just to see sities are currently recruiting him when most if I could get in). for his scholastic and athletic ac- Mon.-Sat. 11-6 • Sun. 12-5 high school The UC applications took longer complishments. seniors are in the midst of applying because I needed to write one es- “With the Ivies, the recruiting 558 Santa Cruz Avenue for college. It’s usually a complex say of 600 words and two 200- process there allows them to put re- Menlo Park (Between El Camino & process that spills into January. But word mini-essays. That took some cruits in various bands (categories) Sale runs through Dec. 31 I’m done. time because I wanted my essays to based on their academic achieve- the Cal Train Station) For as long as I can remember, I be perfect. My parents and I edited ments,” Ford said. “Then those thought applying to college was the them multiple times. Then I stared players will get ‘likely letters,’ 650-321-1333 www.WessexBooks.com same for everyone. I thought it was a long time at the “submit” button. which basically ensures them get- all about teacher recommendations, By mid-November I was done. ting in.” long applications that take weeks to The applications didn’t take over Even though he potentially will finish and difficult essays. I didn’t my life as I expected them to. I did- receive a scholarship, “I have to do know it was different for public and n’t have to send out the short the same application as regular stu- private universities. forms, get teacher recommenda- dents, but for most schools I am ap- online coupons • transportation • non-profits • sports • I now know that the application tions or fill out transcript-request plying to, the football office will restaurants • communityFind a couponresources • real estate • processes vary extremely depend- forms that private universities re- support my application,” Ford said. archives • class guide • open home guide • rentals • ing on where you apply. I recently quire. What makes this extended-appli- compared my application experi- I began to realize how different cation process extra stressful for community calendarPrint • moviesthe coupon • restaurants • communi- ence with those of two other Paly my experience was from that of seniors such as Elderon and Ford is ty resources • real estate • online coupons • lodging • seniors, Larkin Elderon and Nathan other students as I talked to friends that they are likely to be heavily in- things to do Save• transportation when •you non-profits buy • same-day Ford, with whom I talked for an ar- and classmates. volved in extracurricular activities classifieds • teens & kids • seniors • photo reprints • ticle in the Paly Voice, Palo Alto Larkin Elderon, also a senior, de- and advanced-placement (AP) High School’s online journalism cided to apply to private East Coast courses in subjects such as psy- shopping • best of palo alto • home & garden • person- publication (http://voice.paly.net). schools and a few UCs. She applied chology, math, English, science, art als • sports • arts & entertainment • archives • class In my case — which I think is to an East Coast school for early and language. Some seniors are guide • open Pizazz.home guide • transportation • non-prof- the least stressful way to apply — decision, and was to find out about taking up to four or five AP cours- my parents made it extremely clear her acceptance by Dec. 15 — pre- es. its • sports • same-day classifieds • community that when I applied to college my Christmas good or bad news. By the time you are done with resources • real estateonly • online at coupons • lodging • only options were going to be the All her applications, aside from seven hours of school and four to things to do • transportation • non-profits • shopping • California State Universities or the the UC application, can be submit- five hours of homework, it’s hard best of palowww.PaloAltoOnline.com alto • home & garden • personals • sports University of California campuses. ted using “the common applica- to face a college application. At first I fought it, but I have since tion,” a general form many univer- Students should think hard about • arts & entertainment • archives • movies • learned that staying in state had sities agree to use. The “common their priorities and decide what they lodging • best of palo alto • home & garden • some definite advantages — one of app” consists of three pages of really want out of higher education personals • sports • arts & entertainment • which is a simplified application questions and an essay. before they commit to the time and process. Sounds easy. The catch is that effort necessary to go for their choice I applied to three CSUs: Cal Poly many colleges also require a sup- school(s). There are many different San Luis Obispo, Sacramento State plement. routes seniors can take that will af- and San Francisco State. The CSUs “My common essay is done, but fect the next few years — just try to have specific journalism majors, most of them have supplements, make sure the one you choose is the while the UCs only have commu- which aren’t done,” Elderon said. right one for you. ■ nications or English as major So she still has a lot to do, and Anna Luskin is a senior at Palo choices, and for that reason I think could be working on her apps up Alto High School, planning on I will attend a CSU. until Jan. 15, when her last applica- studying journalism in college. She My first CSU application took tion is due. can be e-mailed at gobanan- about an hour. There weren’t any “It’s not winding down,” she [email protected]. short-answer questions or essays. said. A physician-run fitness center for men and women Specializing in beginners and older exercisers small collections of new books, Customized Strength Programs the books that circulate most fre- Golf Fitness with Core Trainer quently anyway. 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Page 18 • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly FYI SPRINGING FORWARD ... Springboard Forward, a Mountain View-based nonprofit organization that teaches low-wage workers to launch ca- reers and lift themselves out of A monthly section on local business news and trends, edited by Marc Burkhardt poverty by working directly with their employers, was one of 25 or- In Business ganizations recently honored for business excellence and achieve- ment for social change at the Fast Company and Monitor Group’s Social Capitalist Award. Launched in 2002 and based in Mountain View, Springboard Forward has al- ready provided employment and advancement services to more than 600 low-wage and entry-level workers through a variety of cus- tomized programs and services in partnership with employers such as Home Depot, Stanford University and the City of Palo Alto. GOOGLE A CLASSIC ... Google, the popular search engine that doubles as a verb in post-millennial English, recently announced plans to scan and index portions of the collec- tions of five prominent research li- braries. According to the an- nouncement, Google will have access to 8 million books at Stan- ford University and 7 million at the University of Michigan. The Moun- tain View company will also digitize von der GroebenNorbert portions of the New York Public Li- brary and libraries at Harvard and Oxford. The project, which is ex- pected to take a couple of years, will create a searchable database of approximately 50 million titles. POIZNER ON PUC? ... Steve Poizner of Peninsula Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired store manager Steve Nakagawa and Diane Howland work at the new store in Palo Alto. Los Altos, who narrowly lost his bid for the 21st Assembly District seat Nov. 2, will be appointed to the state Public Utilities Commission by by Jamie Schuman Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The awareness of the store’s offerings. PUC regulates electricity, gas, wa- efore the Peninsula Center for The event, which also served as a ter and other utilities, the price of the Blind and Visually Im- low-key holiday gathering, brought which affects businesses. The ap- Bpaired opened a consumer steady traffic to the display cases. pointments must be confirmed by store, its clients had no local option Martha Edwards, a board mem- the state Senate. to find products they commonly Eyesight ber who helped organize the open use, such as talking watches and house, measured the number of at- WELCOME ABOARD ... Doug Will- large-print calendars. tendees by the amount of food they banks of Woodside is a new sales “You had to go all the way to San for the ate. She baked 13 dozen ginger and associate with Coldwell Banker Francisco to actually put your sugar cookies, and by 3 p.m. all Residential Brokerage’s El hands on something,” said Dawn were gone. Camino office in Menlo Park. A Wilcox, a visually impaired volun- Jim Thomas, a Mountain View graduate of San Jose State Univer- teer at the center. resident who attended the open sity , Willbanks was president of The center, which provides serv- house, said the store fills a big Direct Connections, a corporate ices to blind and visually impaired hole. travel consulting business he residents of the Peninsula, opened a “People need the things that this founded. Previously, he was direc- store in late October in its office at store sells,” said Thomas, who got tor of human resources for Hitachi 2470 El Camino Real. The store, his cane fixed at the center. “You Data Systems. consisting of just shelves and two can’t buy them anywhere. These glass display cases, is small in size blind are specialty items.” WELCOME ABOARD, REDUX ... Lau- but is stocked with specialty items New store offers products for the visually impaired The store does not sell large, hi- rent Swanson is a new sales associ- that many visually impaired people tech products, such as closed-cir- ate in the Menlo Park El Camino of- use every day. The center previously sold a lim- how to use store merchandise. cuit televisions and portable note- fice of Coldwell Banker Store assistant Diane Howland ited number of resources, such as “You want to be able to show taking devices. But Nakagawa Residential Brokerage .She previ- said the most popular items are canes. Staff members also brought people what your products can do,” hopes to start showing such prod- ously worked as a massage thera- talking watches, scales and kitchen in merchandise for two one-day said Howland, who wears a talking ucts on a monthly basis so clients pist and in customer service for the timers; large-print calendars; and sale events, which attracted 100 watch. “You can’t do that through a can decide if they want to order home construction industry. Swan- 20/20 pens, which produce heavy people each day. catalogue very well.” them from catalogues. son has a bachelor’s degree in ad- writing but do not bleed. Other “There was definitely a need,” Steve Nakagawa, who lobbied The Peninsula Center for the ministration of justice from San merchandise includes kitchen uten- center Executive Director Pam for the store and manages it as an Blind and Visually Impaired has Jose State University. sils, computer keyboard labels and Brandin said. unpaid volunteer, said it averages provided its clients with social bump dots — raised stickers visual- Before the store opened, many of about five sales a day — a number services, counseling, mobility In Business is published every ly impaired people can place on ob- the office’s clients would go to the that has met his expectations. training and living skills courses fourth Wednesday of the month. jects for quick discovery. LightHouse for the Blind and Visu- “We’re trying to break even and for nearly 60 years. It serves more Send notices of business news, While staff and clients have long ally Impaired in San Francisco or provide a convenience to our than 1,200 people per year in Santa events and appointments to In wanted a store, the center did not turn to catalogues to buy products. clients,” said Nakagawa, who used Clara, San Mateo, San Benito and Business, Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. have the available room until it ex- Howland, who describes herself to manage a retail computer store. Santa Cruz counties. Box 1610, Palo Alto CA 94302 panded its first-floor office space as having “very low vision,” often Staff and volunteers hosted a Its store is open Monday through or e-mail mburkhardt@paweek- last year. helps customers set up and learn holiday open house Dec. 7 to raise Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ■ ly.com. Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 19 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
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Page 20 • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly BEAUTY OF A PAGEANT A new generation tells the old, old story PHOTOS BY NORBERT VON DER GROEBEN, STORY BY JAMIE SCHUMAN he full cast of the First Congregational Church’s annual Christmas pageant rehearsed together T only once — for about 45 minutes a week be- fore show time. But the nearly 350 congregation members, friends and relatives who packed the church at its Dec. 12 serv- ices had no reason to assume that the young stars’ prac- tice time was so limited. From the moment the line of children marched into the church in their brightly col- ored costumes to the last note of the final, catchy choral number, the production was seamless. The 30-minute show was hip, lively and professional, and a sure high- light to the Christmas season for many churchgoers. Young members of the First “We have people who make Congregational Church in Palo sure they never miss the Christ- Alto have dramatized the story mas pageant,” Howell said. “We of the birth of Christ each year had people who said it just since not long after the church makes their Christmas.” was founded in 1900, said the On non-pageant days, the Rev. David Howell, who is the church’s Sunday service draws church’s education minister and about 250 attendees. But pag- pageant director. eant day brought in 100 more The annual, song-and-dance- people than normal — many of filled production is always a them proud relatives who stood Rev. David Howell coaches Zachary Weiss while mom Pamela and sister Zoe offer encouragement (above). thrill for congregation members. Continued on page 25 Jane Robertson, Brooke Weller, Ellie Jeffries and Grace Johnson wait for rehearsal to start (top).
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Parents do some front-pew coaching during a Dec. 5 rehearsal (left). The results (below) are mixed. Michaela Fogarty (winking), Jane Robert and Brooke Weller rehearse a song (below, left). George Kadifa, who plays Joseph in the pageant, shares a laugh with the director, Rev. David Howell (below, right).
Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 23 Cover Story
Continued from page 21 series of original songs, such as the in the aisles snapping pictures of catchy “Baa Baa Bop.” the singing children. For a casting call, the church in- This year, about 75 children per- vited all of its young members, formed in the pageant. The along with friends and family, to youngest cast members — who come out. served as angels and dancing sheep Anyone who wanted a solo or — were not yet in pre-school, while speaking part received one, and the oldest were in eighth grade. those actors had one extra re- Many of the costumes were older hearsal. The other actors joined than the participants. the chorus. Howell said some of the outfits “People love it,” Howell said. were from the late 1970s but others “People always enjoy the little were from last spring. things that go along with the Christ- The show — part dramatic read- mas pageant too — all the mishaps ing and part musical — featured a and those little things.” ■
Franzi Mayer (Mary) and George Kadifa (Joseph) sing a duet during the Dec. 12 performance of the Christmas Pageant (top, About the cover left). When angels appear to announce Christ’s birth, shepherds Brooke Weller (front), Nathan Saul and Simon Wood react (center). Henry Saul, an an- Charlotte Kadifa, gel in the pageant, rehearses his singing part on the morning of Annamarie Wire and the performance (above). Charlotte Kadifa, Annamarie Wire, Claire Eberhart (back row, Claire Eberhart, Abby Howell, Zoe Weiss and Ellie Jeffries sing l-r) perform during the their angelic message during the Sunday play (lower left). First Congregational Church Christmas Pageant Sunday, Dec. 12. Photo by Norbert von der Groeben.
Page 24 • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 25 PPeninsulaeninsula ChristmasChristmas ServicesServices
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ® OF PALO ALTO (PCUSA) ‘tis the 1140 Cowper Street 650-325-5659 Season at... Palo Alto Community Church WESLEY CHURCH 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (650) 494-7222 Holiday Worship Christmas Eve e-mail: [email protected] www.unitypaloalto.org December 24 Christmas Eve Worship, 6:30 pm Christmas Candlelight Services Christmas Pageant 5:30 pm Family and Reception 6:30 pm Sunday, December 19th, 5:00 pm Lessons & Carols 11:00 pm Candlelight Service (Regular Sunday Services, 8:45 & 11:00 am with choir) December 26 Sunday Worship Friday, December 24th, 11:00 am 470 Cambridge Ave - Youth and Family Service 5:00 pm Palo Alto • 327-2092 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm with Choir (1 block East of El Camino)
ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH 473 Lincoln Ave. Los Altos, CA (650) 948-2158 MASSES CHRISTMAS EVE Friday, December 24 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. ST. LUKE’S CHAPEL IN THE HILLS ANGLICAN 9:00 p.m., Midnight The 1928 Book of Common Prayer CHRISTMAS DAY ADVENT & CHRISTMAS Friday, December 24, CHRISTMAS EVE: Saturday, December 25 5pm Family/Holy Communion Service 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m. ST. BEDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 10:30pm Lessons & Carols 11:15pm Candlelight Holy Communion Service 2005 NEW YEAR’S 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park 650-854-6555 Sunday Services at 10:00am & 12noon SCHEDULE New Year’s Day Mass The Fourth Sunday of Advent 26140 DUVAL WAY • LOS ALTOS HILLS (650) 941-6524 Saturday, January 1, 9:00 a.m. December 19 7:00 p.m. A Service of Lessons and Carols featuring the Gloria by Vivaldi for soloists, chorus and baroque band. Grace Lutheran Church ELCA Friday, December 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Service 4:00 p.m. Pageant for All Ages and Holy Eucharist ST. MARK’S 10:00 p.m. Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II Wednesday EPISCOPAL CHURCH December 24th Saturday, December 25 CHRISTMAS EVE The Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas Eve) ❖ 4:00 pm Christmas Pageant 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I with Carols & Eucharist 4:00 pm - Family Worship (childcare available) Sunday, December 26 ❖ 10:00 pm Carols & Anthems The First Sunday after Christmas 6:00 pm - Vivaldi’s “Gloria” ❖ 10:30 pm Festival Choral Eucharist 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Carols 11:00 pm - Candlelight & CHRISTMAS DAY Sunday, January 2 Communion Service ❖ 10:00 am Holy Eucharist The Second Sunday after Christmas with Carols 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 600 Colorado Ave, P.A. 10:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Carols 3149 Waverley Street, Palo Alto • 650-494-1212 (650) 326-3800
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Los Altos Lutheran Church “Listen to Christmas” FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Pastor David K. Bonde 9th Annual Clavinova United Church of Christ Christmas Eve Family Service 5 pm 1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Children’s Message, Choral & Bell Choirs Christmas Concert Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 11 pm Christmas Eve Family Service 4 p.m. Holy Communion, Solos & Carols Christmas Eve Candle Light Service 11 p.m. 460 S. El Monte Ave. @ Cuesta Rev. Dr. Sandra Hulse, Transitional Minister 650.948.3012 5 pm – Sunday, Dec. 19th Rev. David Howell, Christian Education www.losaltoslutheran.org Candlelight Christmas Eve (650) 856-6662 • Carols • The Christmas story • Candlelight BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Communion 7 pm – Friday, Dec. 24th We yearn for the First Christian Church of Palo Alto innocence, peace, 2890 Middlefield Road 650-327-4188 and purity found FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PALO ALTO at Christmas. A Welcoming Faith Community Los Altos Join us on... 305 N. California at Bryant (650) 327-0561 Union Presbyterian Church CHRISTMAS EVE Sunday, Dec. 19, 10:00 AM: Worship, “Visitors from the East” Celebrate Christ’s Birth! Nursery and Children’s Sunday School Christmas Eve: 5:30 P.M. Children’s Christmas Service: All children are encouraged to participate in our Children’s Service. 11:30 AM: Christmas Brunch 5:30 pm Children’s Service 5:00 PM: Christmas Caroling & Chili Supper 7:00 pm Family Carol & Candle Service 8:00 P.M. A Christmas Cantata “Jesus - The Lamb Christmas Eve 5:00 PM: Candlelight Service of Lessons & Carols 9:00 pm Family Carol & Candle Service of God”: performed by professional vocalists and musicians. Christmas Sunday, Dec. 26: 8:00 am Breakfast@Union & worship 11:00 P.M. Service of Carols & Candles: Familiar 9:30 am Breakfast@Union & worship 2 Christmas carols and the glow of candles make this a HOLY TRINITY 11:00 am Worship in the Sanctuary special late night service. EPISCOPAL CHURCH 858 University Ave. Los Altos IN MENLO PARK (Off El Monte near the intersection of Foothill Expwy.) 1095 Cloud Ave., Menlo Park 650-948-4361 854-5897 JOIN US FOR CHRISTMAS See unionpc.org for details! Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Children’s Christmas Story 6:00 pm Candlelight & Carols Service INSPIRATIONS 10:00 pm Christmas Carol Sing 10:30 pm Festival Choral Eucharist with A RESOURCE FOR selections from “Charpentier,” SPECIAL EVENTS AND “Messe de Minuit pour Noel” Valley ONGOING RELIGIOUS and and other choral Presbyterian Christmas Anthems SERVICES. Christmas Day Church 945 Portola Road 11:00 am Christmas Day Eucharist Portola Valley, CA For information call 650-851-8282 Blanca New Year’s Eve www.valleypreschurch.org 11:00 pm New Year’s Eve Service Sunday worship: 326-8210 ext. 239 8:15 am & 10:30 am [email protected] Christmas Eve Services: 330 Ravenswood Ave., Menlo Park 326-2083 5 pm - Family Service (between El Camino Real and Middlefield Road) 10 pm - Lessons and Carols www.trinitymenlopark.org Sunday, December 26th Family Service 10:30 am
Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 27 Page 28 • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports Shorts OAKS’ CORNER . . . The Menlo College men’s basketball team opened Cal Pac Conference play with a pair of victories, beating host Cal State Hwayward, 108-93, on Friday and visiting Holy Names, 59- 52, on Saturday night. Against the Pioneers, James Gilkey scored a career-high 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Menlo (2-0, 2-4) hit 40 of their 58 shots. Cal State Hay- ward entered the game leading the nation in scoring, averaging 106 points per game. The Pioneers were also giving up the most points in the nation, at 108. Freshman Zack Peck added a season-high 16 points, while Jay Eitel and junior Mike Bonillas each scored 14. Gilkey added 23 points in the win over the Hawks. Kyle Arneson added 11 points. Menlo plays in the Fresno Pacific tournament on New Year’s Eve at 5 p.m. against the host Sunbirds . . . The Menlo Col- lege women’s basketball team lost twice over the weekend, losing to Cal State Hayward, 69-62, on Fri- day and dropping a 57-48 decision to Holy Names on Saturday. Fresh- Kepua Lee Nicole man and junior Athletics Abrams/Stanford Marc Johnson each scored 15 points. Stanford players (L-R) Michelle Millard, Jennifer Wilson (9), Njideka Nnamani and Katie Goldhan (2) leap off the bench following the deciding point Lee added 14 points and Natalia in the Cardinal’s sweep of Minnesota in the NCAA volleyball championship match on Saturday in Long Beach Jonas had 11 against Holy Names. Menlo (0-2, 3-4) hosts the Peninsu- la Hoops Classic on Dec. 29-30. Ogonna Nnamani finishes The Oaks host Doane at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Madonna on that Thursday, also at 7 p.m. what she started CARDINAL CORNER . . . Stanford senior tight end Alex Smith was After winning a national title as a freshman, she leads Stanford named to the Walter Camp Football Foundation All-America second women past Minnesota in NCAA volleyball title as a senior team. Smith completed his Cardinal career as the most prolific receiving by Rick Eymer ball,” Nnamani said. “I was able to cultivate my tight end in school history with 107 skills better with coaching and the team that here was Ogonna Nnamani - again - in the surrounded me. I worked really hard this sum- receptions for 1,291 yards and middle of everything. She was at the bot- eight touchdowns . . . Stanford mer and I am glad that I am where I am.” T tom of the pile after her game, and match, The summer included a trip to Athens as a senior goalkeeper Nicole Barnhart winning kill secured the NCAA national and junior defender Hayley Hunt member of the United States Olympic Team, women’s volleyball title for Stanford. but after beating Minnesota, 30-23, 30-27, 30- were named to the NSCAA/adidas The Nnamani contingent - Ogonna and her women’s NCAA Division I All-Ameri- 21, on Saturday at the Long Beach Arena to younger sister Njikeda - grabbed each other help Stanford (30-6) win its first national title ca soccer team. Barnhart was vot- and nearly hugged each other into unconscious- ed to the first team, while Hunt since 2001, all Nnamani wanted to do was cele- ness. brate. earned second team honors. Barn- There was Nnamani, along with fellow sen- hart, a two-time first-team All- “Basically it’s just like ahhhhhh!!! I don’t re- iors Jennifer Hucke and Leahi Hall, raising the ally know. I can’t really put it into words,” Nna- American, finished the year with a team trophy celebrating the school’s sixth na- 0.44 goals against-average after al- mani said. tional title. She did enough talking on the court to secure lowing only 10 goals in 22 games. And there was Nnamani accepting her award Barnhart completed her collegiate her place in volleyball lore. After a seemingly as the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. effortless 29-kill performance, hitting at an eye- career ranked No. 1 in school his- Hucke, Kristin Richards and Bryn Kehoe were Gonzalesphoto.com tory with a 0.452 goals against-av- popping .562 pace, just call it the Year of Nna- also named all-tournament. mani. Senior Ogonna Nnamani closed her career as erage and No. 2 in career shutouts. “I have taken an exciting path through volley- she started it, with an NCAA title. with 39, one shy of the school (continued on page 33)
ON THE AIR ‘New’ home suits Stanford men’s basketball team just fine
Wednesday by Rick Eymer on Thursday, also at 7 p.m. 1994-95 season to be exact, and “I’m sure they wanted to get After this week, it gets a little only three times in 53 games against home but I told them if we don’t ex- Men’s basketball: Dartmouth at he Stanford men’s basketball Stanford, 7 p.m.; KNEW (910 AM), tougher. The conference season nonconference opponents. Thurs- ecute offensively or defensively, KZSU (90.1 FM) team finally got a chance to opens on New Year’s Eve with a day’s guest - the Grizzlies from then being at home doesn’t mean T test out its new digs on Satur- Thursday game at Washington State. Missoula - was one of those three anything,” Stanford coach Trent day night, and the first reaction was Men’s basketball: Montana at “It was nice to be back,” junior teams to win at Stanford. Montana Johnson said. “We have to get a lit- Stanford, 7 p.m., KNEW (910 AM), a resounding Wow! guard Dan Grunfeld said. “You beat the Cardinal in the first round tle more nasty for us to have the lev- KZSU (90.1 FM) The Cardinal christened their ren- don’t realize it when you’ve been of the 2002 Stanford Invitational. el of success we want. I know that’s Friday ovated home with a 72-62 victory gone for a long time but the sense of Overall, Stanford has won two of not a Stanford term.” Prep sports: High School Sports over UC Davis at Maples Pavilion, home was there. We’ve had a lot of the three meetings between the Of course, losing hasn’t been a Focus, 11 p.m., KICU (36); rebroadcast extending their home winning Sunday at 7 p.m. nice victories here and you forget schools. Stanford term lately either, so per- streak to 16 games, currently the that. Being here reminded us of that. Stanford is 4-1 against Dart- haps another kind of slogan de- Sunday longest among Pac-10 schools. Prep sports: Cal-Hi Sports Bay This is our home court but we could mouth, but the schools haven’t met serves a chance. Stanford (4-4) hopes to continue play on a carpet.” the 1971-72 season. The Big Green Despite Saturday’s victory, John- Area, 6:30 p.m., KRON (4); rebroadcast that streak this week when Dart- Monday at 7 p.m. on Fox Sports Net Stanford doesn’t lose at home won the first meeting in 1938-39, son continued to remind any one mouth visits on Wednesday at 7 very often, just 21 times since the but it’s been Stanford ever since. p.m., and Montana comes to town (continued on page 33) Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 29 Sports
PREP ROUNDUP An early present for Paly Viking girls overcome Sacramento team, win basketball tourney title
by Keith Peters he Palo Alto girls’ basketball team treated itself to an early T Christmas present last week- end, the championship of the an- nual Oak Grove Holiday Classic. The Vikings (8-2) won four games, topped by an unexpected 76-61 victory over El Camino of Sacramento in the title game. “That was a really big win for us,” said Paly assistant coach Dick Held. “Last year we played them in the championship game and they beat us by 30.” Actually, the 2003 final was 75- 54 and the loss was as lopsided as the score. That’s what made last Saturday’s triumph so special for Held and head coach Amy Stock, who is off this week enjoying the holiday with family. “The girls really executed and played very well,” Held said. “They (El Camino) tried to do what we do to teams - break us down with pressure. But, we just beat them in transition.” El Camino had seven players who stood taller than Paly’s tallest, 5-foot-11 Dami Wusu, the team’s only senior. The Vikings countered with quickness and backdoor cuts. “We made a lot of layups, which really frustrated them,” Held said. “Our kids just did such a great job.” Junior Amber Jones was named Most Valuable Player of the tour- nament, averaging 11 points and 11 rebounds in addition to drawing the tough defensive assignment each game. Junior Bre Clay, who scored 25 points in the finals, to- taled a remarkable 56 points, 16 rebounds, 27 assists and 26 steals in Paly’s four victories. Junior Melody Gaal, despite standing just 5-7, grabbed 22 re- bounds against much taller El Camino opponents while junior Megan Grant added 16 points, 10 rebounds and solid defense. Junior Ranecia Fields joined Jones and Clay on the all-tournament team after scoring 38 points. In last year’s loss to El Camino, this Paly fivesome accounted for 29 points. On Saturday, the same five players combined for 70. The Vikings reached the finals with a 50-40 win over Wilcox as Jones led the way with 13 points and Fields added 11. The team is off until Monday, when Paly takes on Benicia in the opening round of the West Coast Jamboree. Elsewhere in girls’ basketball: Pinewood (4-2) finished third in the Urban Holiday Tournament in San Francisco following a 60-43 (continued on page 31) Page 30 • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports
Friday. Prep roundup Manny Barrigan produced the (continued from page 30) first two goals, the first on a head- win over South Fork (Mendocino). er off a cross from Patrick Alonis Sami Field-Polisso tallied 16 just two minutes into the game. points and Daniela Roark added The second came off another cross 12 for the Panthers, who opened from Alonis just four minutes lat- with a 61-53 win over Convent of er, with Barrigan knocking it the Sacred Heart and then fell to home. eventual champion Branson in the Just before halftime, David semifinals, 48-41. Field-Polisso White took a head ball from Pierre tallied 40 points in the three Meloty-Kapella and made it a 3-0 games. game. Peter Lenke took a long Eastside Prep (6-4) won the con- cross from Enrico Mills and solation title with a 44-43 win scored for a 4-0 lead and followed over Convent of the Sacred Heart Danny Duarte’s penalty kick with and Castilleja (4-4) grabbed sev- a second goal off Barrigan’s assist enth place with a 52-34 win over for a 6-0 margin. Redwood Christian as Mika Peter- Cameron Taylor anchored the man tallied 15 points. Woodside defense, while Jean Choi and Priory (5-1) handled Latino Col- White were solid in the midfield. lege Prep, 45-16, with Laura Trudelle leading the way with 10 Girls soccer points. Palo Alto showed both its good
Keith Peters side and bad last week during a 6- Boys basketball Palo Alto’s Bre Clay 1 win over Saratoga and a 1-1 Menlo (5-2) won the consola- win the game,” Burgee said. “We deadlock with visiting King’s tion title of the Carmel Invitational had about three shots on goal and Academy. with a 58-41 win over King’s Live Oak had about two. But, they Against Saratoga, the Vikings Academy. Beau Heidrich (16) and had that one counter.” (1-0, 6-1-3) showed their depth Blake Schultz (14) led the Gunn had advanced with a hard- and versatility as Elle Burstein, Knights, who advanced with a 64- fought 2-0 victory over Sequoia Natalie Ferraiolo and Austinn 48 triumph over Scotts Valley. on Saturday on goals by Alex Freeman each scored two goals. Schultz led the way with 15 Guzinski and Brandon Der. A day That win prompted coach Jeff points. He also tallied 18 in a 60- earlier, the Titans (1-0-1 in league) van Gastel to comment: “Overall, 54 opening-round loss to Salinas. were held to a scoreless deadlock the girls played one of their best Palo Alto (9-0) began the week by host Fremont in an SCVAL De games of the season, with great with a shot at no worse than fourth Anza Division contest. passing and great goals. We had place in the Maui Classic, follow- Palo Alto (1-0, 4-2-2) opened its 27 shots to their five. Christy Keith Peters (Gauthier) played in goal the ing back-to-back victories last De Anza Division season with a 6- Palo Alto junior Amber Jones was named Most Valuable Player after week over San Marcos of San 1 romp over visiting Lynbrook last helping the Vikings win the Oak Grove Holiday Classic title. Diego (60-40) and North Holly- (continued on page 34) wood (54-28). Steve Brown and Cooper Miller combined for 31 points in the win over San Marcos and Brian Uncompromising Quality, Baskauskas teamed with Jeremy Lin for 32 combined points in the triumph over North Hollywood. Signature JJ&F Service Miller added 10 points. The Vikings met Galena (Neva- “Family Owned & Operated Since 1948” da) in the semifinals Monday, with a victory earning them a berth in Tuesday’s finals - likely against Clover state-ranked Horizon (San Diego). Stornetta FRESH PRODUCE MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD Fuji Apples ...... 69¢ lb Fresh Diestel Turkeys ...... $1.98 lb Boys soccer Farms Gunn’s undefeated season came Whipping Red & Green Seedless Grapes ...... $2.49 lb Prime Rib Roasts ...... $10.99 lb Garnet Yams ...... 79¢ lb Boneless Fully Cooked Pit Hams . . . .$4.99 lb to an end Monday with a 1-0 loss Cream to Live Oak in the semifinals of Russet Potatoes & Yellow Onions . . . .3 lb / 99¢ USDA Choice California Legs of Lamb $5.99 lb the Homestead Christmas Cup Chestnuts ...... $3.99 lb Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin Roast .$3.99 lb tournament. .49 .89 “We didn’t come to play,” said $ 1/2 pt $ pint Order Your Holiday Prime Ribs, Ducks, Gunn coach David Burgee. “We 1 2 seemed to play not to lose.” Geese, Diestel Turkeys & Hams Now! The loss dropped the Titans to Big Jim 9-1-2. GROCERY “It was bound to happen,” Navel Burgee said of the setback. “I was Clover Stornetta Farms Egg Nog Regular or light quarts ...... $1.99 missing three starters, which really Oranges C&W Frozen Petite Peas Regular or no salt. 16 oz bag...... $1.99 hurt.” Francisco 10 Pack Brown & Serve Rolls Sourdough, Sweet ...... $1.99 Anton Horwath and Avery Naar Assorted Italian Panettone San Siro 1 lb 14 oz or Sapor Siena 1 lb 15 oz ...... $5.99 are in Mexico, helping build homes as part of their community ¢ Dreyer’s Dreamery Gourmet Ice Cream Pints. Assorted flavors...... $2.89 service project for school, and JB Barley is still out with a broken BEER & WINE foot. 3 lb. 99 Heineken Beer 12 pk. bottles ...... $11.99 + C.R.V. Gunn played for the consolation title on Tuesday, and did so with- J Sparkling Wine From The Russian River Valley out another starter - Gilmar Arel- Methode Champenoise 1999 California’s Finest. 750 ml...... $22.99 / 275.50 case lano - who was gone on a family Large Local Veuve Clicquot Non-Vintage Orange Label Champagne 750 ml...... $33.99 / 407.50 case trip. Fresh Crabs Gunn and Live Oak battled to a Warre’s Otima 10 Year Old Tawny Port 500 ml...... $19.99 / 239.50 case scoreless first half and it remained that way until Live Oak broke 520 College Avenue, Palo Alto (650) 857-0901 through on a counter and grabbed .99 the lead 15 minutes into the sec- $ Prices good 12/22/04 through 1/4/05 ond half. lb. “I knew one goal was going to 5 Open 8am-5pm December 24 Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 31 Sports
2004 BOYS’ FALL ALL-LEAGUE TEAMS SCOREBOARD MEN’S BASKETBALL 0-3 1-3 1, Jones 2-5 1-2 5, Epps 1-4 0-0 2. FOOTBALL Nonconference Totals: 25-66 11-20 62. ALL-SCVAL Saturday CAL STATE HAYWARD (69) DE ANZA DIVISION UC DAVIS (62) Reyes 5-9 5-6 18, Johnson 2-5 0-0 4, Most Valuable Player: Michael Brienzo (Los Gatos) Sr. Carlyle 0-0 0-0 0, R. Moore 3-7 2-2 9, Pitre 0-0 0-0 0, L. Thornton 3-7 10-12 18, Outstanding Offense: Nathan Ford (Palo Alto) Sr. Juillerat 2-5 0-0 4, Marentez 5-11 2-2 15, Hobbs 4-5 1-2 10, Orense 3-3 0-1 6, Lane 0-1 0-0 0, S. Thornton 2-3 1-2 5, Qunell 2- Outstanding Defense: Vince Bellotti (Los Gatos) Sr. Abdelsamad 8-14 1-2 22, Stearns 0-0 0-0 0, Rasmussen 3-5 2-4 9, Schwarz 0-0 0-0 3 0-0 4, Abarca 1-3 0-0 2, Carson 1-2 0-0 Outstanding Lineman: Daniel Beeby (Wilcox) Sr. 0, Ehsan 1-4 1-2 3, Butts 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 2, Massey 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 23-42 17-23 Outstanding Offensive Lineman: Liam Smith (Los Gatos) Sr. 22-46 8-12 62. 69. Outstanding Defensive Lineman: Devin Lopez (Los Gatos) Sr. STANFORD (72) Halftime - CS Hayward 35, Menlo 32. 3- point goals - Menlo 1-10 (Lee), CS Hayward Outstanding Running Back: Chris Morris (Homestead) Sr. Robinson 4-8 0-0 8, Haryasz 5-7 2-2 12, 6-14 (Reyes 3, L. Thornton 2, Hobbs). Outstanding Wide Receiver: Matt Wismann (Palo Alto) Sr. Little 7-9 0-0 14, Hernandez 1-3 2-2 5, Fouled out - None. Rebounds - Menlo 39 Outstanding Defensive Back: Will Kapp (Los Gatos) So., and Grunfeld 7-11 2-3 18, Morris 6-9 0-0 13, (Johnson 7), CS Hayward 29 (L. Thornton Matt Fultcher (Wilcox) Jr. Finger 0-1 0-0 0, Haas 0-0 0-0 0, Washing- 7). Assists - Menlo 12 (Riley 3), CS Hayward ton 1-1 0-1 2, E. Moore 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: Outstanding Linebacker: Adam Sato (Saratoga) Sr. 16 (L. Thornton 9). Total fouls - Menlo 20, 31-49 6-8 72. CS Hayward 17. A - 133. Outstanding Quarterback: Thomas Russell (Wilcox) Sr. Halftime — Stanford 36, UC Davis 29. 3- Records: Menlo 0-1 (3-3); Cal State Hay- Outstanding Senior: Phil Spencer (Saratoga) point goals — UC Davis 10-17 (Abdel- ward 1-0 (4-2) samad 5, Marentez 3, R. Moore, Ras- Outstanding Junior: Isaac Leatiota (Wilcox) Saturday Outstanding Sophomore: Brandon Carswell (Milpitas) mussen), Stanford 4-8 (Grunfeld 2, Hernan- dez, Morris). Fouled out — Juillerat. Re- HOLY NAMES (57) First Team Offense bounds — UC Davis 18 (Marentez 4), Stan- Jonas 3-4 5-6 13, Brooks 3-5 1-2 8, Linemen: Fred Koloto (Palo Alto) So.; Nabil Balamane (Palo Alto) ford 29 (Haryasz 9). Assists — UC Davis 8 Graham 0-4 0-1 0, Spivey 2-5 2-2 6, Sr.; TJ Ferguson (Milpitas) Sr.; Nick Smith (Milpitas) Sr.; Roman Eli- (Juillerat 4), Stanford 14 (Hernandez 6). Total Faucett 3-4 1-3 9, Davis 2-7 1-3 5, Young zondo (Wilcox) Sr.; Brian Daley (Wilcox) Sr.; Adam Juratovac (Gunn) fouls — UC Davis 15, Stanford 19. A-5,002. 0-2 0-0 0, Fullwood 4-12 1-2 9, Patino 1-8 Sr.; Evan Wynne (Los Gatos) Sr.; Adam Gutto (Los Gatos) Sr.; Chris Records: Stanford 4-4; UC Davis 3-5 2-2 4, Widgren 1-4 1-2 3. Totals: 19-55 14- Chavez (Saratoga) Sr. 23 57 Cal Pac Conference Kyle Terada Running Backs: Alex Ghanavati (Los Gatos) Sr.; Michael Full- Friday MENLO (48) bright (Milpitas) Sr.; Peter Rutti (Saratoga) Sr.; Andre Jackson (Wilcox) Paly senior QB Nathan Ford is the De Anza Divi- MENLO (108) D. Johnson 0-0 0-0 0, Yee 0-1 0-0 0, Ri- Sr. sion’s Most Outstanding Offensive Player. ley 1-3 0-0 2, Sorenson 0-1 0-0 0, Gordon Bonillas 5-8 3-4 14, Coyne 5-7 1-2 11, 0-3 0-0 0, Gomez 2-4 1-2 5, Lee 6-18 2-6 Quarterbacks: Erik Rollin (Los Gatos) Sr. Norris (King’s Academy) Jr. forward. Gilkey 15-21 4-9 34, Rogers 2-2 3-4 8, Ar- 14, Babkhanyan 3-4 2-2 8, Jones 1-2 2-2 Wide Receivers: Buddy Teevens Jr. (Palo Alto) Jr.; Tommy Second Team neson 1-3 2-2 4, Butler 0-2 0-0 0, Casella Cardiel (Milpitas) Sr.; Aaron Hickson (Homestead) Sr.; Alex Lage- 4, Dolcini 4-6 2-2 11, Epps 0-0 0-0 0, N. Garrick Yuen (Sacred Heart Prep) Jr. goalie; Nate Butterfield (Fre- 0-0 0-0 0, Eitel 5-5 3-6 14, Wesley 0-2 2-4 Johnson 1-6 2-2 4. Totals: 18-48 11-16 48 mann (Saratoga) So. 5, Edwards 1-1 0-0 2, Krums 0-0 1-2 1, mont Christian) So. defender; Kevin Bocci (Sacred Heart Prep) So. Halftime - Menlo 29, Holy Names 27. 3- Tight Ends: Ted Way (Palo Alto) Sr.; David Martini (Los Gatos) Sr. defender; Richard Grandquist (King’s Academy) Sr. defender; Alex Larson 0-0 2-2 2, Peck 6-7 4-4 16. Totals: point goals — Holy Names 5-20 (Jonas 2, First Team Defense Slosberg (Pinewood) Sr. defender; Jordan Herzog (Fremont Christ- 40-58 25-39 108. Faucett 2, Brooks), Menlo 1-7 (Dolcini). Linemen: Tom Andrews (Homestead) Jr.; Chris Cuthbert (Los ian) Sr. midfield; Chris Decool (Valley Christian-Dublin) Sr. midfield; CAL STATE HAYWARD (93) Fouled out - None. Rebounds — Holy Gatos) Sr.; Brent Walter (Saratoga) Sr.; Bien Allegre (Milpitas) Sr.; Yuta Arai (Pinewood) Sr. midfield; Paul Casperson (Sacred Heart Caraway 5-17 1-2 13, Seaton 5-10 1-1 Names 34 (Faucett 6), Menlo 42 (Dolcini 8). Chip Leffel (Wilcox) Sr. Prep) Sr. midfield; Bradley King (Valley Christian-Dublin) Jr. forward; 12, Vose 1-6 2-2 4, Wood 3-7 1-2 9, Assists — Holy Names 17 (Faucett 4), Men- Inside Linebackers: Brian Bolandi (Los Gatos) Sr.; Carlos Alonso Travis Benson (Sacred Heart Prep) So. forward; Daniel Aldana (Red- Richardson 0-4 4-5 4, Lewis 0-0 2-2 2, lo 10 (Riley 4). Total fouls — Holy Names (Los Gatos) Jr.; Roger Prince (Palo Alto) Jr.; TJ Florence (Saratoga) wood Christian) Jr. forward; Adrian Amaral (Pinewood) So. forward. Jones 0-1 2-2 2, Kelly 1-4 3-4 6, Carriedo 19, Menlo 19. Sr.; Derek Bautista (Milpitas) Sr. Honorable Mention 3-10 2-5 9, Cheatum 2-4 3-3 8, Gephart 0- Records: Menlo 0-2 (3-4); Holy Names Outside Linebackers: Ryan Hall (Saratoga) Sr.; Chas Talpas (Los Josiah Clark (Fremont Christian) Sr. goalie; Jacob Ehlers (Valley 1 0-0 0, Castillo 3-9 1-1 7, Garey 0-1 0-0 0, 2-0 (10-2) Gatos) Sr.; Bret Hampton (Los Gatos) Jr.; Marc Robinson (Home- Christian-Dublin) So. defender; Johnny Jenq (Harker) Jr. defender; Johnson 7-9 0-0 17. Totals: 30-83 22-29 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL stead) Sr.; Grant Martinez (Homestead) Sr. Bobby Wills (Valley Christian-Dublin) Sr. defender; Sahio Patel (Hark- 93. NCAA tournament Defensive Backs: AJ Comeau (Los Gatos) Jr.; John Ginanni er) Sr. defender; Justin Crandall (Woodside Priory) Jr. midfield; Bill Halftime - Menlo 53, CS Hayward 41. 3- at Long Beach (Palo Alto) Sr.; Ashton Fullbright (Milpitas) So.; Jay Atkins (Home- Magee (Redwood Christian) Jr. midfield; Wes Roon (Sacred Heart point goals - Menlo 3-6 (Bonillas, Rogers, Thursday stead) Jr.; Chris Wong (Wilcox) Jr. Prep) Sr. midfield; Chris Heineman (Fremont Christian) Sr. forward; Eitel), CS Hayward 11-33 (Johnson 3, Semifinal Matt Le (St. Lawrence) Sr. forward; Eric Park (Woodside Priory) Jr. Wood 2, Caraway 2, Seaton, Kelly, Car- Punter: Dave Orasin (Saratoga) Sr. Stanford d. Washington, 30-25, 23-30, forward; Jay Sohn (Woodside Priory) Jr. forward. riedo, Cheatum). Fouled out - Wesley. Re- 30-27, 30-24. Top Stanford players - Placekicker: John Cimino (Wilcox) Jr. WATER POLO bounds - Menlo 44 (Gilkey, Arneson 10), CS Ogonna Nnamani 33 kills, .333 hitting per- ALL-PAL BAY DIVISION ALL-SCVAL Hayward 40 (Castillo 6). Assists - Menlo 23 centage, 21 digs, five solo blocks; Kristin Offensive Player of Year: Drew Shiller (Burlingame) Sr. DE ANZA DIVISION (Bonillas 7), CS Hayward 18 (Caraway, Richards 14 kills, 22 digs; Jennifer Hucke Seaton, Wood 3). Total fouls - Menlo 16, CS 11 kills, 10 digs; Bryn Kehoe 57 assists, 10 Offensive Back of Year: Dominic Williams (Aragon) Jr. Most Valuable Player: Arjan Ligtenberg (Gunn) Sr. Hayward 26. A - 250. digs; Courtney Schultz 21 digs. Offensive Lineman of Year: Keaton Nasser (Burlingame) Sr. Most Valuable Goalie: Matt Johnson (Gunn) Jr. Records: Menlo 1-0 (1-4); Cal State Hay- Records: Stanford 29-6; Washington 28- Receiver of the Year: Sean Moseman (Aragon) Sr. First Team ward 0-1 (3-3) 3 Defensive Player of Year: Matangi Tonga (Aragon) Jr. Shane Barclay (Monta Vista) Sr.; Ben Casavant (Monta Vista) Sr.; Saturday Saturday Defensive Lineman of Year: Mateua Porter (Terra Nova) Jr. Robert Frink (Cupertino) Sr.; Forest Gallien (Los Gatos) Jr.; Kyle Ger- Menlo 59, Holy Names 52 Championship tridge (Gunn) Jr.; Gregor Horstmeyer (Palo Alto) Jr.; Brandon John- Linebacker of the Year: Mike Mutto (Burlingame) Sr. Halftime - Menlo 28, Holy Names 24. Stanford d. Minnesota, 30-23, 30-27, 30- son (Gunn) Jr.; Michael Orton (Los Altos) Sr.; Mike Peterson (Los Al- Defensive back of Year: Michael Jorgenson (Menlo-Atherton) Sr. Leading scorers 21. Top Stanford players - Ogonna Nnamani tos) Jr.; Tyler Smith (Los Altos) Jr.; Ryan Stanley (Los Altos) Sr.; Frank 29 kills, .562 hitting percentage; Jennifer Holy Names - Dozier 12, Parker 11, Bell Utility Player of Year: Eddie Williams (Aragon) Sr. Tsai (Saratoga) Sr.; Craig Whyte (Cupertino) Sr. Hucke 9 kills, .368 hitting percentage; 11. Special Teams Player of Year: Michael Jorgenson (Menlo-Ather- Honorable Mention Kristin Richards 8 kills, 11 digs; Bryn Kehoe ton) Sr. Alex Donoghue (Cupertino) Sr.; Ben Draa (Los Gatos) Jr.; Tyler Menlo - Gilkey 23, Arneson 11. 48 assists, 10 digs, service ace; Courtney Coach of the Year: Steve Sell (Aragon) Fischer-Colbrie (Monta Vista) Jr.; Kevin Shiuan (Saratoga) Jr.; Max Records: Menlo 2-0 (2-4); Holy Names Schultz 14 digs. Offense Sines (Cupertino) Sr.; Mike Sorgenfrei (Palo Alto) Jr.; Eric Stewart 0-2 (3-11) Records: Stanford 30-6; Minnesota 33-5 (Gunn) Jr.; Matt Wiener (Los Altos) Jr. Quarterback: Drew Shiller (Burlingame) Sr. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL All-Tournament Team ALL-PAL BAY DIVISION Nonconference Running Backs: Ogonna Nnamani (Stanford) - Most Out- Ryan Gilbert (Burlingame) Sr.; Dominic Williams Saturday (Aragon) Jr.; Gabe Wisebarth (Burlingame) Jr. Most Valuable Player: Ben Hohl (Menlo) So. standing Player; Bryn Kehoe (Stanford); STANFORD (71) Kristin Richards (Stanford); Jennifer Hucke Wide Receivers: Sean Moseman (Aragon) Sr.; David Vallarino Most Valuable Goalie: Jimmie Sandman (Menlo) Sr. (Stanford); Erin Martin (Minnesota); Paula (Menlo-Atherton) Jr.; Phillip Zavala (Capuchino) Jr. First Team Suminski 5-10 0-0 13, Wiggins 4-10 3-4 12, Smith 8-12 0-0 16, Kimyacioglu 2-6 0-0 Gentil (Minnesota). Tight End: Jimmy O’Leary (Burlingame) Sr. Andy Suiter (Menlo); Matt Hudnall (Menlo); Marc Beaudreau 5, Thiel 1-3 0-0 2, Rappahahn 2-4 0-0 6, Linemen: Jose Bonilla (Menlo-Atherton) Sr.; Joe Cadena (Terra (Aragon); Jamie Frank (Aragon); Jim Breen (Woodside); Joe Plume Coleman 0-1 0-0 0, Titchenal 0-0 0-0 0, SCHEDULE Nova) Jr.; Keaton Nasser (Burlingame) Sr.; Michael Kirkpatrick (Terra (Burlingame); Cole Bielckis (Burlingame) Pierce 0-3 0-0 0, Okafor 0-0 0-0 0, Elway Nova) Sr.; John LaSala (Carlmont) Sr. Second Team 0-0 0-0 0, Newlin 4-6 3-5 11, Perryman 2-2 WEDNESDAY Placekicker: Michael Jorgenson (Menlo-Atherton) Sr. Michael Borcich (Menlo-Atherton); Ian Horn (Burlingame); Travis 2-2 6. Totals: 28-57 8-11 71. Basketball Defense Read (Menlo); Dave Bar-Gadda (Menlo); Dietrich Graumann (Menlo) MISSOURI (55) College men — Dartmouth at Stanford, Linemen: Jake Blood (Aragon) Sr.; Mateus Porter (Terra Nova) Jr.; Honorable Mention N’Garsanet 3-7 2-3 8, Brooks 3-15 0-2 7 p.m. Julian Strickland (Burlingame) Jr.; Matangi Tonga (Aragon) Jr. Greg Dolan (Aragon); Alex Seipp (Menlo); Sean Breen (Wood- 6, Roney 5-6 0-0 13, Bond 2-5 2-2 7, Drew THURSDAY Linebackers: Sakalia Etika (Menlo-Atherton) Sr.; Mike Mutto side); Sebastian Turner (Menlo-Atherton); Bob Gerhardt (Burlingame) 1-6 2-2 5, Hardiek 2-3 0-0 5, Howard 0-5 Basketball 2-2 2, Savant 2-4 0-0 6, Mack 0-1 0-0 0, (Burlingame) Sr.; Tani Tau (Aragon) Sr.; Eddie Williams (Aragon) Sr. ALL-WEST CATHOLIC College men — Riddle 1-3 1-2 3. Totals: 19-55 9-13 55. Montana at Stanford, 7 Defensive Backs: Anthony Hale (Terra Nova) Sr.; Michael Jorgen- ATHLETIC LEAGUE p.m. Halftime — Stanford 29, Missouri 21. 3- son (Menlo-Atherton) Sr.; Jeff Langskov (Menlo School) Sr.; Defrance First Team MONDAY McClemore (Carlmont) Sr. J.P. MacDonell (Bellarmine) Jr. field; Jack Wall (Bellarmine) Sr. point goals — Stanford 7-16 (Suminski 3, Rappahahn 2, Wiggins, Kimyacioglu), Mis- Basketball Punter: Michael Jorgenson (Menlo-Atherton) Sr. field; Mark Knudtsen (Bellarmine) Sr. field; Chad Cashin (Bellarmine) Sr. field; Dylan Mobley (Sacred Heart Prep) Sr. driver; Douglas Wigley souri 8-21 (Roney 3, Savant 2, Bond, College women — Stanford at Oregon SOCCER (Sacred Heart Prep) Sr. driver; Ian Bausback (Sacred Heart Prep) Jr. Hardiek, Drew). Fouled out — None. Re- State, 7 p.m. ALL-PRIVATE SCHOOLS 2-meter; Mike Sample (St. Francis) Sr. utility; Patrick Connors (St. bounds — Stanford 45 (Thiel 11), Missouri WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29 ATHLETIC LEAGUE Francis) Jr. driver; Nick Poggetti (Serra) So. 2-meter; Dirk Camilli (Mit- 23 (Roney 4). Assists — Stanford 16 (Sum- Basketball Most Valuable Player: Paul Marcoux (King’s Academy) Sr. ty) Sr. driver; Jacob Young (Valley Christian) Sr. field inski 4), Missouri 12 (Hardiek 3, N’Garsanet 3). Total fouls — Stanford 16, Missouri 10. A College women — Stanford at Oregon, 7 First Team Second Team — 7,585. p.m.; Doane at Menlo, 7 p.m. Naushad Godrej (Harker) Jr. goalie; Brando Ertis (Valley Christian- Mike Gartner (Bellarmine) Sr. field; Chris Hutchens (Bellarmine) Sr. Records: Stanford 8-0; Missouri 4-5 Wrestling Dublin) Sr. defender; Alex Becker (Sacred Heart Prep) Sr. defender; goalie; Tommy Hendrickson (St. Francis) Sr. utility; Scott Hvidt (St. Cory Hatton (Sacred Heart Prep) Jr. defender; Rene Jimenez (St. Francis) Jr. goalie; Chris Rochester (Sacred Heart Prep) Sr. field; Alex Cal Pac Conference College men - Stanford at Midlands Invi- Lawrence) Fr. defender; Paul Marcoux (King’s Academy) Sr. midfield; Dunlevie (Sacred Heart Prep) Jr. goalie; Jeremy Empey (Serra) Sr. Friday tational, Evanston, Ill., 10 a.m. Jeff Loomis (Sacred Heart Prep) Sr. midfield; Lance Otzmann (Valley driver; Devin Moore (Serra) Sr. 2-meter; Brian Frager (Mitty) Sr. driver; MENLO (62) THURSDAY, DEC. 30 Christian-Dublin) Sr. midfield; Alex Dodd (Harker) Sr. midfield; Kyle Gary Thompson (Mitty) Sr. goalie; Andrew Kikuta (Valley Christian) Jr. Riley 3-5 0-0 6, Gordon 2-6 0-0 4, Basketball Checci (Valley Christian-Dublin) So. forward; Alex Vukic (Sacred driver; Matt Theisner (Valley Christian) Sr. field; John Bruno (St. Ig- Gomez 2-8 0-0 4, Dolcini 5-7 0-0 10, John- College women — Madonna at Menlo, 7 Heart Prep) Jr. forward; Adam Rubin (Harker) So. forward; Johnny natius) Jr. field; Michael Yee (St. Ignatius) Sr. field. son 6-11 3-5 15, Yee 0-0 0-0 0, Sorenson p.m. 0-5 0-0 0, Lee 4-12 6-10 15, Babkhanyan Page 32 • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports
Volleyball Basketball (continued from page 29) (continued from page 29) She had 33 kills and a .333 hit- who would listen that this not Mike ting percentage in Stanford’s 30- Montgomery’s team, nor is it the 25, 23-30, 30-27, 30-24 win over same team that won 30 games a Washington in Thursday’s semifi- year ago. nals. “Frankly this group is not as tal- “She has improved tremendous- ented,” Johnson said. “The system ly,” Stanford coach John Dunning is the same and the one thing we said. “She is better at everything can control is the intensity on de- she does. I don’t always look at fense and controlling the ball.” the things you can see, like hitting The point guard position present- and digging, more to do with how ly concerns Johnson, who admitted she developed as a person.” that Chris Hernandez’s back tight- Finishing her career against ened up on him. It’s the same back Minnesota was appropriate. Nna- that has limited Hernandez’s prac- mani recorded the first 12 kills of tice time since the beginning of last her brilliant career in her first col- year. legiate match against the Golden Hernandez played 36 minutes Gophers on Aug. 31, 2001 as part against the Aggies mostly because of the Jefferson Cup in Virginia. back-up point guard Jason Haas “We are blessed to have her for couldn’t stay on the court long four years,” Dunning said. “The enough. He accumulated four fouls maturity she gained while in in five minutes. Athens is amazing. The experience “Haas has to get in there,” John- she has and the leadership she son said. “He’s going to help us.” brings has made her the central Tim Morris, a redshirt last sea- leader of the team. I have never Gonzalesphoto.com son, is another possibility, though coached a team where we leaned Members of the Stanford women’s volleyball team enjoy their moment following a three-game sweep of Min- Johnson said he’s not ready to give on someone as much as we lean nesota on Saturday in the NCAA championship match in Long Beach. The Cardinal finished 30-6. him the ball. on Ogonna.” Morris did take a big step against Nnamani was more than up to fourth in the Pac-10, and began the year ranked sixth in national polls. UC Davis, scoring 13 points on 6- the task, and never thought of it as of-9 shooting and bringing the ball a burden. No one has seen an ath- The Cardinal was seeded 11th en- tering the tournament and never up court on occasion. lete quite like Nnamani before and “The game finally came to me there may not be many like her played a home match during the postseason. and I was a lot more relaxed on of- again. Even being named the Na- fense,” Morris said. “It finally hap- tional Co-Player of the Year didn’t Stanford was 15-6 after losing to California on Oct. 31 pened that I just got into a groove. seem to faze her. When you’re in a familiar setting it “I want to thank my and was on a two-game losing streak, just the makes you feel that much more teammates for every- comfortable.” thing.” Nnamani said. second losing streak of any kind under Dun- Grunfeld scored 18 points to lead “I don’t think of it as Stanford, which put together back- my own performance, ning. At that point, to-back wins for the first time this but I think of it as the year. Rob Little and Matt Haryasz performance of the en- the team might have needed life support. combined for 26 points and 15 tire team this year.” points on 12-of-16 shooting. At a school which has Stanford started putting the pieces back togeth- produced some of the Women’s basketball all-time greats in vol- er the following week- end and continued to Perhaps the best preparation for leyball, Nnamani takes playing at Tennessee, where Stan- a back seat to none of John Dunning improve the rest of the way. ford played on Tuesday night, was them. She leaves be- to simply move out of its own hind one of the truly awesome “I would have to say that we pretty much fired on all cylinders,” home gym for nine months. That legacies. way, any arena may seem like Nnamani recorded a cool 2,450 Dunning said. “I think Bryn really did a great job, especially decision home. kills in her collegiate career, the And perhaps the best preparation all-time leader in the Pac-10, and making. She made some excellent choices to get Ogonna going in the for playing in gyms like Arizona, seventh on the NCAA career list. Oregon and Washington is to play As a freshman she watched Logan back row. I thought all our hitters really had a great day, played the at Tennessee. Tom record a then school record Stanford, which beat host Mis- 621 kills for the season. Nnamani role that they play.” Kehoe finished with 48 assists, souri, 71-55, on Saturday night, topped that with 823 kills this sea- won’t play until opening the Pac-10 son. 10 digs and a service ace. Hucke had nine kills and hit .368. Franci season at Oregon State two days af- Nnamani set an NCAA record ter Christmas. with 145 kills during tournament Girard hit .556 with five kills and Liz Suiter hit .417 on six kills. By the time the Cardinal (8-0 en- matches. Wisconsin’s Sherisa Liv- tering play Tuesday night) return ingston held the previous mark Courtney Schultz had a team-high 14 digs. home to face Washington State on with 139. Nnamani also tied the Jan. 2, they will have played just NCAA tournament record with 15 “Stanford played a terrific match one game of their first 11 games at block solos, shared by Pacific’s and Ogonna was spectacular,” Maples. Jayne Gibson in 1981. Minnesota coach Mike Hebert While the Cardinal led most of Stanford was 120-20 during said. “She is one of the best hitters the way, they couldn’t shake Mis- Nnamani’s tenure. and is a good blocker. There are souri through the first half. The “I have always looked at her for very few players that can get the height she can. She wears you Tigers were within 31-23 early in leadership, and as a leader on the Athletics Abrams/Stanford Marc the second before Stanford went on team in a really big way,” Richards down and is a very difficult player Stanford senior Ogonna Nnamani (right) is mobbed by her teammates a 29-8 run over the next nine min- said. “Since the Olympics she has to adapt to.” after producing the match-winning kill to secure the NCAA title. While a three-game sweep ap- utes to open a huge advantage. been even more of a force on this tied at 18-18 when a kill by, well, finally win, it’s one of the greatest team. She is a consistent inspira- pears easy enough on the surface, The best part of the run was how the Cardinal had to rally in each you know, set the table for a 12-3 feelings you can have. I had that many people not named Candice tion for our team.” run into the record books. feeling my freshman year and it In many ways, this was an un- game to take control. Wiggins were involved for Stan- In game one, a kill by Nnamani So Nnamani, Hucke and Hall felt so good and you never forget ford. Brooke Smith scored 10 of likely championship team. The leave the way they came in: as how it feels and you keep working starting lineup included two sen- broke a 13-13 tie and sparked a 5- her team-high 16 points during the 0 run. In game two, Stanford was champions. and you keep working to get to run, while Kelley Suminski had iors, two sophomores and two “They both mean the same that point again and get the same freshman, along with a junior down 27-25, but Nnamani again eight of her 13 points. Krista Rap- sparked a 5-0 run with a kill. thing,” Nnamani said. “The feeling feeling. It doesn’t get old.” pahahn sank a pair of 3-pointers libero. you have at game point and then She was able to put it into words Stanford was picked to finish In game three, the match was and Sebnem Kimyacioglu also hit a the next point and then when you after all. ■ 3-pointer. ■ Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 33 Sports
Prep roundup HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD (continued from page 30) BOYS BASKETBALL Semifinals 20 5-10 45. Nonleague — Challenge Cup at Santa Maui Classic Wilcox 18 6 2 14 — 40 Three-point goals: Calixto 2 (LP). Clara University: Menlo-Atherton entered whole game and had four saves . . At Maui, Hawaii Palo Alto 8 12 18 12 — 50 Records: Woodside Priory 5-1 SUNDAY First round W - Da. Taleni 4-2-10, Tsiagbe 2-3-7, Menlo 13 10 2 18 — 43 . a pretty nice start to the league Wrestling season.” Palo Alto 19 14 17 10 — 60 Kaur 1-0-2, De. Taleni 6-0-13, Bar 2-0-4, Mercy-SF 8 13 8 16 — 55 San Marcos 9 5 16 10 — 40 Barrientos 1-0-2, Esposo 1-0-2. Totals: 17- M - Zamaria 2 1-2 5, Martin 2 0-0 4, Nonleague — Iolani Invitational in Hon- On Saturday, however, the PA - Lehman 2-0-4, Brown 6-2-16, 5-40. White 1 1-2 3, Olson 1 1-2 3, Kirkendoll 5 olulu: Menlo-Atherton entered Vikings must have been thinking Baskauskas 2-0-4, Lin 3-0-7, Ford 2-0-5, PA - Barich 1-1-3, Fields 5-1-11, Grant 4-6 17, Schoof 1 1-2 3, Wipfler 2 0-0 4, MONDAY, DEC. 27 2-0-4, Clay 4-1-9, Gaal 5-0-10, Jones 5-3- Shepard 3 1-2 7. Totals: 17 9-16 43. about Christmas vacation as they Miglani 0-1-1, Miller 7-1-15, Walder 4-0-8. Boys basketball Totals: 26-4-60. 13. Totals: 22-6-50. MSF - Fung 5 4-7 15, Angelo 4 0-0 8, fell into their inconsistent pattern Tournaments — SM - Bemanian 6-0-12, Rawlings 3-0-6, Three-point goals: De. Taleni (W). Colon 3 0-0 7, Conlan 3 0-0 7, Lowe 4 0-0 Marin Catholic: Sacred and lost a 1-0 lead on Lindsey Leahy 1-0-2, Axford 2-0-5, Hackworth 1-0- Records: Palo Alto 7-2 8, Navarro 2 0-0 5, Flanagan 2 0-0 4, Lee 2 Heart Prep entered Stirrat’s first-half goal as King’s 2, Johnson 2-0-4, Dumbrique 2-0-5, Cressy Championship 0-0 4, Carvajal 1 0-0 2, Jacks 2 2-4 6. To- Girls basketball Academy rallied in the second 2-0-4. Totals: 19-0-40. Palo Alto 23 20 18 15 — 76 tals: 22 6-15 55. Tournaments — West Coast Jamboree: half to tie. Three-point goals: Brown 2, Lin, Ford El Camino 16 5 18 22 — 61 Three-point goals: Fung, Colon, Conlan, Palo Alto entered; Seaside Invitational: Sa- (PA); Axford, Dumbrique (SM). PA - Barich 2-0-4, Fields 2-0-4, Grant 6- Navarro (MSF). cred Heart Prep, Eastside Prep entered; “I have never had a team in all Records: Palo Alto 8-0 4-16, Clay 10-5-25, Griffen 1-0-2, Gaal 5-3- Records: Menlo 4-3 Mitty Classic: Pinewood entered seven years that is so wildly in- Second round 13, Jones 3-5-12. Totals: 29-17-76. BOYS SOCCER TUESDAY, DEC. 28 EC (Sacramento) - Baxter 1-1-3, SCVAL De Anza Division consistent like this team,” van Palo Alto 13 12 24 5 — 54 Boys basketball Gastel said with obvious frustra- N. Hollywood 11 7 5 5 — 28 Stephens 2-0-5, Lord 0-5-5, Peterson 2-3- Lynbrook 0 1 — 1 PA - Lehman 1-0-3, Baskauskas 7-0-17, 7, Boyere 3-2-8, Morgan 3-0-9, Frantz 5-0- Palo Alto 3 3 — 6 Tournaments — St. Francis Invitational: tion. “I do not think there is a Lin 5-3-15, Ford 1-0-2, Miller 5-0-10, 13, Ridge 2-1-5, Wanner 1-3-6. Totals: 19- L - unavailable Palo Alto vs. San Ramon Valley; Sand Dune team out there that can score Walder 3-1-7. Totals: 19-4-54. 15-61. PA - Barrigan (Alonis), Barrigan (Alonis), Classic: Menlo-Atherton entered; Marin more than one goal on us, but we NH - Beltran 1-0-2, Hernandez 4-1-10, Three-point goals: Jones (PA); Morgan 3, White (Meloty-Kapella), Lenke (Mills), Lenke Catholic: Sacred Heart Prep entered; Head are very capable of losing 1-0 or Uppegrov 2-0-4, Mayfield 0-3-3, Sogomon- Frantz 3, Wanner, Stephens (EC). (Barrigan), Duarte (penalty kick) Royce Classic: Eastside Prep entered Records: Palo Alto 8-2. Nonleague — Carlmont at Gunn, 7 p.m. tying 1-1 to anyone.” ian 1-1-3, Nababi 3-0-6. Totals: 11-5-28. Records: Palo Alto 1-0 (4-2-2) Three-point goals: Baskauskas 3, Lin 2, All-Tournament Team Gunn 0 0 — 0 Girls basketball The tie with King’s Academy Fremont 0 0 — 0 Lehman (PA); Hernandez (NH). Amber Jones (Palo Alto) MVP; Ranecia Nonleague — Carlmont at Gunn, 5 p.m. soured what would have been a Records: Palo Alto 9-0 Records: Gunn 1-0-1 (7-0-2) Fields (Palo Alto); Bre Clay (Palo Alto); Jamie Tournaments — West Coast Jamboree: Fremont/Sunnyvale Holiday Tournament Homestead Christmas Cup great week for Palo Alto. The Hall (San Benito); Vanessa Rizzo (Santa Palo Alto entered; Seaside Invitational: Sa- First round Quarterfinals Vikings began with a 6-0 win Teresa); Ali Bueno (ND San Jose); Jackie cred Heart Prep, Eastside Prep entered; Eastside Prep 11 10 9 14 — 44 Sequoia 0 0 — 0 Fountain (Santa Clara); Michelle Rebozzi (Pi- Mitty Classic: Pinewood entered over Lynbrook, beat Westmont in Mtn. View 8 10 16 15 — 49 oneer); Deresa Taleni (Wilcox); Jasmyre Gunn 1 1 — 2 a makeup game, 6-0, and added EP - Pickrom 5 3-4 14, David 1 2-4 4, Samifua (Terra Nova); Atlanta Boyer (El G - Guzinski (Der), Der (Simpson) WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29 the 6-1 thumping of Saratoga be- Grady 2 2-4 6, Johnson 4 0-0 9, Meacham Camino); Cassie Baxter (El Camino) Records: Gunn 9-0-2 Boys basketball fore stubbing their collective toes 5 0-0 11. Totals: 17 7-12 44. Shaunna Ridge (El Camino) GIRLS SOCCER Tournaments — St. Francis Invitational: MV - Hammon 1 2-3 5, Dasalla 5 2-2 14, against King’s. Urban Holiday Tournament SCVAL De Anza Division Palo Alto entered; Sand Dune Classic: Men- Metsers 2 0-0 6, Willis 3 0-0 6, Harris 4 2-3 At Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco Palo Alto 3 3 — 6 lo-Atherton entered; Marin Catholic: Sacred Gunn’s scheduled De Anza Di- 10, Reeves 2 0-1 4, Johnson 1 0-0 2, Mc- First round Saratoga 0 1 — 1 Heart Prep entered: Head Royce Classic: vision match with Homestead on Clennan 1 0-0 2. Totals: 19 6-9 49. Pinewood 17 14 19 11 — 61 PA - Burstein (Freeman), Ferraiolo (John- Eastside Prep entered Friday was postponed to a later Three-point goals: Pickrom, Johnson, Convent SH 18 9 11 15 — 53 son), Ferraiolo (Freeman), Freeman (Ferrai- Nonleague — South San Francisco at Meacham (EP); Metsers 2, Dasalla 2, Ham- P - Field-Polisso 8-4-23, Geppert 4-0-8, lo), Burstein (Stirrat), Freeman (Ferraiolo) Mid-Peninsula, 1 p.m. date. mon (MV). Beck 3-0-8, Morin 1-0-2, Altmaier 3-0-7, S - Schwartz (penalty kick) Girls basketball In nonleague action, junior Car- Records: Eastside Prep 4-4 Lippe 3-1-7, Koshiyama-Diaz 2-1-6. Totals: Records: Palo Alto 1-0 (6-1-2) Tournaments — West Coast Jamboree: rie Weiss scored three goals and Carmel Invitational 24-6-61. West Catholic Athletic League First round CSH - Hum-Traverso 9-8-27, Ward 2-0- Palo Alto entered; Seaside Invitational: Sa- added one assist to pace Presentation 9, Sacred Heart Prep 0 cred Heart Prep, Eastside Prep entered; Menlo 8 24 13 9 — 54 4, O’Shea 1-0-2, Tatum 5-2-15, Arab 2-1-5. Records: Sacred Heart Prep 0-4 (2-8) Pinewood (2-8) to a 4-2 win over Salinas 16 4 18 22 — 60 Totals: 19-11-53. Mitty Classic: Pinewood entered Nonleague visiting Harker. M - Hawkins 1 0-0 2, Curtis 1 1-2 3, Hei- Three-point goals: Field-Polisso 3, Beck Nonleague — Menlo-Atherton at Menlo, Harker 1 1 — 2 drich 3 0-0 6, Schneider 3 0-0 6, Lacob 4 2, Altmaier, Koshiyama-Diaz (P); Tatum 3, 2 p.m. Pinewood 1 3 — 4 0-0 9, Bassett 5 0-4 10, Schultz 7 0-0 18. Hum-Traverso (CSH). Wrestling H - Price-Madison (Gutsein), Gutsein Girls soccer Totals: 24 1-6 54. Records: Pinewood 3-1 (Price-Madison) Nonleague — Tri Valley Classic: Castille- Palo Alto pinned down a sur- S - Romiza 1 0-2 2, Olivas 1 0-0 2, Wal- Other scores: South Fork 40, Eastside P - Weiss (Urrutia), Weiss (Al. Merriweath- ja entered prising third-place finish in the lace 1 0-1 2, Cryder 3 0-2 8, Svendsen 4 0- Prep 34; Branson 41, Castilleja 28 0 8, Ish 3 2-4 10, Ng 4 0-0 11, McCarty 8 er), Weiss (Am. Merriweather), Al. Merri- THURSDAY, DEC. 30 annual Lynn Dyche Invitational at Second round weather (Weiss). 1-2 19. Totals: 25 3-11 60. Boys basketball James Lick on Saturday, totaling Pinewood 8 12 7 14 — 41 Records: Pinewood 2-8 Three-point goals: Schultz 4, Lacob (M); Branson 15 9 6 18 — 48 Tournaments — St. Francis Invitational: 124 points to edge fourth-place Saturday Ng 3, Ish 2, McCarty 2 (S). P - Field-Polisso 0-1-1, Geppert 2-0-4, Palo Alto entered; Sand Dune Classic: Men- King’s Academy 0 1 — 1 Independence by a half point. Records: Menlo 3-2 Roark 6-0-15, Altmaier 3-1-8, Lippe 4-1-9, lo-Atherton entered; Marin Catholic: Sacred Palo Alto 1 0 — 1 The Vikings were in second Second round Koshiyama-Diaz 2-0-4. Totals: 17-3-41. Heart Prep entered; Head Royce Classic: KA - Tucker (Westwood) Menlo 14 11 23 16 — 64 B - Aubrey 2-0-6, Bagley 7-1-5, Lloyd 1- Eastside Prep entered place heading into the champi- PA - Stirrat (unassisted) Scotts Valley 7 7 14 20 — 48 2-4, Markum 2-1-5, Scott 1-2-5, S. Bliney onship matches, where sopho- Records: Palo Alto 6-1-3 Nonleague — Mid-Peninsula at M - Nguyen 1 0-0 2, Harris 1 0-0 2, 3-0-6, R. Bliney 2-2-7. Totals: 18-8-48. Pinewood, 5:30 p.m. more John Hall finished off a 3-0 McPherson 1 0-0 3, Lacob 1 0-0 3, Curtis 2 Three-point goals: Roark 3, Altmaier (P); WRESTLING Girls basketball tourney performance with a victo- 0-0 4, Bassett 2 1-2 7, Schneider 3 2-3 8, Scott 3, Aubrey 2, R. Bliney (B). SCVAL De Anza Division Hawkins 4 1-4 9, Heidrich 5 0-2 11, Schultz Records: Pinewood 3-2 At Los Gatos 68, Palo Alto 0 Tournaments — Seaside Invitational: ry at 189 pounds. Valley Christ- Sacred Heart Prep entered ian, however, had two finalists 5 2-2 15. Totals: 25 6-13 64. Final round 103 - Peterson (LG) by forfeit; 112 - SV - Wicht 1 0-3 2, Lee 1 0-0 2, Huber 1 Third place Bagheri (LG) d. Leape, 3-2; 119 - France Girls soccer and wound up edging Paly by a 0-0 2, Black 1 0-0 2, Johnson 1 0-0 3, South Fork 8 7 11 17 — 43 (LG) d. Harris, tech. fall; 125 - Gavin (LG) d. Nonleague — Tri Valley Classic: Castille- single point. Carver 2 0-0 6, McDonald 5 0-0 12, Pinewood 14 15 18 13 — 60 Shahpouri, 11-6; 130 - Alva (LG) by forfeit; ja entered “It was a big surprise to us, and Mooney 7 5-11 19. Totals: 19 5-14 48. SF - Murphy 3-0-6, Wilkinson 3-0-8, 135 - Nudelman (LG) d. Rosas, 14-6; 140 - FRIDAY, DEC. 31 Three-point goals: Bassett 2, Heidrich, Collinsworth 5-0-12, Connolly 4-3-11, Sanders (LG) p. Nole; 145 - Bitter (LG) d. we were there,” said Paly co- Girls basketball Lacob, Schultz (M); McDonald 2, Carver 2, Shapiro 1-4-6. Totals: 16-7-43. Shahosseini, tech. fall; 152 - M. Wysuph coach Tony Brewer. “We just Johnson (SV). P - Field-Polisso 5-4-16, Geppert 3-0-6, (LG) d. Sundheim; 160 - J. Wysuph (LG) p. Nonleague — Palo Alto at Menlo, 3:30 weren’t keeping track of the team Records: Menlo 4-2 Beck 0-3-3, Roark 4-0-12, Morin 2-0-5, Alt- White; 171 - Chen (LG) p. Kousnetz; 189 - p.m. score.” Consolation finals maier 3-0-9, Lippe 3-0-6, Koshiyama-Diaz Gallagher (LG) p. Hall; 215 - Gaffney (LG) by Girls soccer forfeit; 275 - double forfeit. Brewer and co-coach Dave Du- King’s Academy 14 7 8 12 — 41 1-0-3. Totals: 21-7-60. Nonleague — Tri Valley Classic: Castille- Menlo 18 16 11 13 — 58 Three-point goals: Wilkinson 2, Records: Palo Alto 0-1 ja entered ran likely weren’t expecting much KA - Clarke 1 0-0 2, Monroe 1 0-0 2, Collinsworth 2 (SF); Roark 4, Almaier 3, Lynn Dyche Tournament TUESDAY, JAN. 4 after their team was manhandled Martin 1 0-0 3, Biederman 3 0-0 6, McBir- Field-Polisso 2, Koshiyamal-Diaz (P). At James Lick, San Jose ney 3 0-0 6, Marcoux 2 2-2 7, Linn 6 2-3 Boys basketball by Los Gatos, 68-0, in an SCVAL Seventh place Team leaders — 1, James Lick 131; 2, 15. Totals: 17 4-5 41. Red. Christian 8 6 13 7 — 34 De Anza Division — Mountain View at De Anza Division opener just two M - Curtis 2 0-0 4, Schneider 3 0-2 6, Valley Christian 125; 3, Palo Alto 124 1/2; 4, days earlier. Castilleja 13 15 11 13 — 52 Independence 124; 5, Leigh 121; 6, Gilroy Gunn, 7 p.m.; Los Gatos at Palo Alto, 7 Lacob 3 1-2 9, Bassett 4 0-0 9, Schultz 4 RC - Breidenbach 1-0-2, Gutierrez 1-0-2, p.m. 5-5 14, Heidrich 7 0-0 16. Totals: 23 6-9 115 1/2; 7, Overfelt 115; 8, Greenfield 107 “We had the terrible luck of fac- Rumrill 8-2-19, Landry 3-0-7, Raybuck 2-0- PAL North Division — Jefferson at Men- 58. 1/2; 9, Paso Robles 106; 10, Evergreen Val- ing Los Gatos in the league open- 4. Totals: 15-2-34. lo, 3:15 p.m. Three-point goals: Martin, Marcoux, Linn ley 84. er,” Brewer said. “So that was C - Cohn 1-1-3, Taylor 1-2-4, D’Amour PSAL — Pinewood at Woodside Priory, (KA); Lacob 2, Heidrich 2, Bassett, Schultz 3-0-6, Flesher 1-3-5, Stasio 1-1-3, Peter- (Palo Alto placers) kind of deflating. But, the guys (M). 140 - 2, Nole; 145 - 3, Shahosseini; 152 6 p.m.; Sacred Heart Prep at St. Lawrence, man 7-0-15, Chang-Graham 2-2-6, Perl- 7:30 p.m. came back.” Records: Menlo 5-2 man 3-4-10. Totals: 19-13-52. - 2, Sundheim; 160 - 3, White; 189 - 1, Hall. Seniors Eric Sundheim (second Nonleague Three-point goals: Rumrill, Landry (RC); CPSAL — East Palo Alto at Mid-Penin- at 152) and Richie Nole (second Thurgd. Marshall15 13 9 14 — 51 Peterman (Cast). SCHEDULE sula, 4:45 p.m.; Eastside Prep at North Val- Eastside Prep 14 17 23 15 — 69 Records: Castilleja 4-4 ley Baptist, 5:30 p.m. at 140) both wrestled in champi- WEDNESDAY TM - James 2 0-0 5, Maxwell 8 0-0 17, Consolation finals Girls basketball onship matches for the first time Magsaysay 1 0-0 2, Johnson 1 0-0 2, Lau 2 Eastside Prep 44, Convent of the Sacred Boys basketball PAL North Division — Menlo at Jeffer- in their careers, while Hall won 4-4 8, Thomas 3 2-4 8, Fullwood 2 0-2 5, Heart 43 Nonleague — Thurgood Marshall at son, 3:15 p.m. Whitley 2 0-0 4. Totals: 21 6-10 51. his first-ever varsity title after fin- Records: Eastside Prep 6-4 Menlo-Atherton, 6:30 p.m. WBAL — Woodside Priory at Harker, 6 EP - Pickrom 5 3-6 16, David 2 0-1 4, Girls basketball p.m. ishing fifth at the Coast Classic Grady 2 0-0 4, Meacham 5 0-0 12, John- Nonleague tournament a few weeks ago. son 8 0-0 18, Griggs 1 2-5 4, Williams 4 3-5 Latino Prep 0 5 3 8 — 16 Nonleague — Eastside Prep at Menlo- CPSAL — East Palo Alto at Mid-Penin- 11. Totals: 27 8-17 69. Woodside Priory 21 2 14 8 — 45 Atherton, 2 p.m. sula, 3:15 p.m. “It was definitely uplifting for LP - Bernal 1 5-6 8, Gomez 1 0-0 2, Cal- them,” Brewer said. Three-point goals: James, Maxwell, Full- THURSDAY Girls soccer wood (ThM); Pickrom 3, Meacham 2, John- icto 2 0-0 6, Gonzalez 0 0-0 0. Totals: 4 5-6 Junior Ian White was third at 16. Boys basketball PAL Bay Division — Terra Nova at Men- son 2 (EP). lo, 3 p.m.; Burlingame at Menlo-Atherton, 3 160, junior Amir Shahhosseini Records: Eastside Prep 4-3 WP - Cheung 4 0-4 8, C. Trudelle 0 2-2 Nonleague — Carlmont at Sacred Heart 2, K. Zappas 3 0-0 6, Powell 3 1-2 7, L. Prep, 7 p.m. p.m. was third at 145 and sophomore GIRLS BASKETBALL Trudelle 5 0-0 10, Hohnsbeen 1 0-0 2, A. Wrestling WCAL — Sacred Heart Prep at St. Ig- Zach Kousnetz was sixth at 161. ■ Oak Grove Holiday Classic Zappas 3 2-2 8, Magnussen 1 0-0 2. Totals: natius, 3:15 p.m. Page 34 • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly MoviesMovie reviews by Jeanne Aufmuth, Tyler Hanley, Jim Shelby and Susan Tavernetti OPENINGS STANFORD THEATRE
The Stanford Theatre is located at taining. At least Almodóvar’s tinkering with struc- 221 University Ave. in Palo Alto. ture puts a fresh spin on a traditional form, trans- Screenings are for Wednesday and forming film noir into a vehicle for a gay man’s Thursday. For more information strong social statements. call (650) 324-3700.
Rated: Rated NC-17 for explicit sexual content. In The Shop Around the Corner (1940) In the days before Spanish with English subtitles. 1 hour, 49 minutes. Christmas, a new sales clerk (Margaret Sullavan) is hired by a — Susan Tavernetti Budapest shop. She and the man- ager (Jimmy Stewart) have a stress- ✭✭✭ ful relationship on the job, unaware Meet the Fockers that they have been conducting a (Century 16, Century 12) Three of the four leading romance as pen pals who have actors in “Meet the Fockers” share a combined 18 never met in person. 7:30 p.m. Oscar nominations and six wins. Robert De Niro, Barbra Streisand and Dustin Hoffman have long held Miracle on 34th Street (1947) A thrones atop the Hollywood A-list, so it should come kindly gentleman who calls himself Kris Kringle has everyone believing as no surprise that the cast is what sets “Meet the in Santa Claus, except for one little Fockers” apart from rehashed family-comedy fare. girl. Starring Edmund Gwenn. 5:40 Which is not to say “Fockers” isn’t rehashed. The & 9:20 p.m. script is far from spectacular, with too much forced humor dependent on the family’s moniker sounding like a certain naughty word. By the film’s finale you’ll pity any poor fool who actually is named Focker — for following this picture they’re certain to see a surge in mockery. But thanks to magnetic turns by De Niro, Search our database! Streisand and Hoffman, real-life Fockers may just Go to PaloAltoOnline.com for expanded turn the other cheek. movie information, including more than Director Jay Roach of the “Austin Powers” fran- 1,900 movie reviews dating back to 1994. chise reunites with his cast from “Meet the Parents” Read our critics’ reviews, view movie trailers and find out film ratings (and the Gerard Butler lacks charisma and vocal power as (2000). Now that neurotic male nurse Gaylord reasons for them) and more using “Movie “The Phantom of the Opera.” Emmy Rossum co- “Greg” Focker (Ben Stiller) has been accepted by his Screener.” stars as chorus girl Christine Daae, whom the adoring fiancee (Teri Polo as Pam Byrnes) and her Phantom obsessively fancies. parents (De Niro as Jack and Blythe Danner as Dina), it’s time for the Byrnes clan to meet their Bad Education ✭✭✭ soon-to-be in-laws. (Aquarius) Always provocative and original, this A road trip aboard Jack’s elaborate motor home time Pedro Almodóvar reinvents film noir — spin- (complete with bullet-proof glass and a hidden CIA ning an intricate web of desire, deceit, mystery and control room) will take the group to sunny Florida murder from a queer, Catholic sensibility. for a friendly weekend with Bernie (Hoffman) and The man from La Mancha holds up a dark mirror Roz (Streisand) Focker. to the Catholic Church, exposing and condemning Do you smell trouble? priests complicit in the sexual abuse of children. Right from the get-go it seems apparent to Jack Almodóvar develops his signature themes in a world that Bernie and Roz will be the “chink in the chain” turned upside down when men in positions of trust he so dreads. Jack’s right-wing mentality and com- Michael Kuhn and power exploit the innocent. Expect identity petitive upbringing collide with Bernie’s touchy- KINSEY (R) crises and creative attempts to redress reality. feely openness and Roz’s sex-therapist free spirit. To Wed. & Thu. (1:30-4:20) 7-9:45 Only the film’s opening plays it straight. An actor make matters worse, the Byrnes’ toilet-trained cat (Gael García Bernal) talks his way into a meeting can’t get along with Fockers’ hump-happy dog, and A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT (Subtitled) (R) with film director Enrique (Fele Martínez of “Talk to Jack’s 1-year-old nephew, LJ (played hilariously by Wed. & Thu. (1:10-4:10) 7:10-10:10 Her”), claiming to be his childhood chum, Ignacio. twin brothers Spencer and Bradley Spickren), is Times Valid For Wednesday, 12/22 thru Thursday,12/23 Only © 2004 Now preferring the stage name Angel, he offers his along for the wild ride. old friend “The Visit,” a screenplay based on their Will Jack and the Fockers find a feasible middle experience in a repressive boarding school headed by ground, or will Greg and Pam’s wedding be headed Father Manolo (Daniel Giménez Cacho), who had for heck in a handbasket? Either way, there are plen- Phony Ad Contest been infatuated with Ignacio. Threatened by the ty of laughs to be had along the way. De Niro, Streisand and Hoffman are a delicious Find the phony ad in this issue of boy’s relationship with Enrique, Father Manolo Please help me the Palo Alto Weekly and enter expelled Enrique from school. Ignacio/Angel hasn’t cinematic treat. Each performer works like a brilliant find the phony ad! the drawing to win a fabulous seen Enrique since that day, but he wants to star in chess master, transforming even mediocre dialogue prize. Just follow the rules below the film version. and seen-it-before scenarios into inspired entertain- and you could be a winner. Appearances are not what they seem. Almodóvar ment. And Stiller is the perfect comedic anchor for constructs a narrative labyrinth of interconnecting the dynamic trio. This month’s prize: stories and stories-within-stories that will make your Despite a helping of B-movie humor (seeing a • $100 gift certificate head spin. Riding from “The Motorcycle Diaries” small dog flushed down the toilet is not as funny as • Identify to Books Inc. at into far more challenging territory, Bernal assumes one may think), the price of admission is covered by the phony Stanford Shopping three parts as the actor Angel, Ignacio’s younger the A-list cast. ad by Center brother Juan, and Ignacio-turned-transvestite Zahara. name, page number and Rated: PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, language • Monthly winner contacted by phone His multiple roles connect all the damaged lives publication date. or e-mail. together. and a brief drug reference. 1 hour, 54 minutes. • Drawing once a month of correct • Limit of one entry per household. Fragmented and convoluted narratives — in every- answer determines winner. • Previous winners ineligible. thing from “Ocean’s Twelve” to “Bad Education” — — Tyler Hanley • Deadline to enter is the last Friday of are cropping up in place of conventional cinematic every month. 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Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 35 Movies
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT INC WEST COAST GLASS DBA PALO ALTO ORTHOPEDIC CO OPENINGS Wishes (continued from previous page) You & Yours There are a few hits among the misses: the showy Happy Holidays! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The “Masquerade,” a fabulous spectacle of light and ✭✭ materials Phantom of the Opera sound perfectly suited to the carnival atmosphere, We specialize 10% off and Rossum’s “Wishing You Were Somehow Here 4020 FABIAN WAY PALO ALTO (Century 12) Joel Schumacher crafts a musical hic- in home medical cup with this feebly cast rendition of Andrew Lloyd Again,” a plaintive refrain to her father sung in the equipment and 493-1011 Webber’s infamous stage opera. Lavish but wintry shadow of his chilly tomb. mobility products RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL overblown, “Phantom” makes the visual transition Butler is a substandard selection for the architect, Family Owned since 1929 to the screen with exaggerated aplomb. composer and magician whose genius has turned to 10% Off Sale JOE BAXTER Paris circa 1870 is awash in glorious plumage and madness. The Phantom is the crux of the project and and 10% more Contractor License #227972 sumptuous flair. Drama reigns inside the Opera needs to be larger than life — a dynamic, sexual with this ad Mon. - Fri., 8:00 - 5:00 Populaire. A mysterious apparition known as the creature with a well-developed dark side and a fiery INSULATED & BROKEN WINDOWS Angel of Music has taken psychological control of yearning for the inaccessible Christine. Butler is too 3910 Middlefield Road REPLACED, MIRRORS one of the Opera’s promising chorus girls (Emmy pretty, too vocally shaky and lacks the charisma of a 650.813.9300 HEAVY GLASS TOPS & BEVELS Rossum as Christine Daae), tutoring her to a fine suitable lover/monster. pitch. Ditto the Vicompte Raoul de Chagny, Christine’s The new owners of the Populaire (Simon Callow dashing suitor, who is portrayed bland and boring by and Ciaran Hinds) have their own sticky issues to milquetoast actor Patrick Wilson. Rossum can hit a deal with, in particular a frightfully bitchy diva high note and she looks the part, but without strong (Minnie Driver) who refuses to budge when it comes male leads to watch her back she’s done for. to relinquishing even a smidgeon of the limelight. The film does get points for extravagance and a The AOM/Phantom (Gerard Butler) controls all few comic moments resulting from the confusion of from the dark, dank recesses of the Opera house, having a ghost in the house. But the score is a take resorting to murder to get his point across. His it-or-leave it affair subject to a fancy for Webber’s demand is for Christine to sing the production leads melodious charms. Count me among his fans and — or heads will roll. thus utterly dissatisfied with this weak effort. Schumacher tries his damnedest to make “Phantom” work but his choices are extremely ques- Rated: PG-13 for mild violence. 2 hours, 14 min- tionable. The signature number (“The Phantom of utes. the Opera”) is orchestrated with a blowzy soft-rock beat set to visual images of Christine and the — Jeanne Aufmuth Phantom languorously floating through a “Pirates of the Caribbean”-esque tunnel. Ugh.
MOVIE TIMES
Editor’s Note: Screenings are for Wednesday through Thursday only. Show times were still unconfirmed THE HOSTILITIES at press time. For up-to-date information please visit www.PaloAltoOnline.com Andrew Lloyd Weber’s The Century 12: 12:30, 3:45, 7 & 10:15 p.m. COMMENCE Phantom of the Opera (PG-13) ✭✭ JANUARY 8TH. Bad Education (NC-17) ✭✭✭ Aquarius: 1, 3:45, 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. Blade: Trinity (R) ✭✭ Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 12:50, 2:15, 3:35, 5, 6:30, 7:45, 9 & 10:25 p.m. Century 12: 11:15 a.m.; 2, 4:40, 7:40 & 10:15 p.m. Christmas with the Kranks Century 16: 12:30, 3, 5:15, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. (PG) ✭✭✭ Century 12: 12:30, 2:55, 5:15, 7:35 & 9:55 p.m. Closer (R) ✭✭ Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 2:25, 4:40, 7:05 & 9:30 p.m. Century 12: 11:25 a.m.; 1:55, 4:30, 7:10 & 9:35 p.m. Finding Neverland (PG) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 1, 3:20, 5:40, 7:55 & 10:10 p.m. Flight of the Phoenix Century 16: 11:20 a.m.; 1:50, 4:50, 7:35 & 10:15 p.m. (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 12: 11:10 a.m.; 1:45, 4:35, 7:20 & 10:05 p.m. House of Flying Daggers Century 16: 11:15 a.m.; 1:55, 4:35, 7:20 & 9:55 p.m. (PG-13) ✭✭✭✭ OPENING NIGHT! The Incredibles (PG) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:25 a.m.; 2:20, 5:10, 7:40 & 10:20 p.m. Saturday, January 8th - 7:30pm Century 12: 11 a.m.; 1:40, 4:25, 7:05 & 9:45 p.m. Kinsey (R) ✭✭✭1/2 CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:30, 4:20, 7 & 9:45 p.m. HP Pavilion at San Jose Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Century 16: 11 a.m.; 1:35, 4:10, 6:45 & 9:25 p.m. SAN JOSE STEALTH Unfortunate Events Century 12: 11:35 a.m.; 2:15, 4:50, 7:30 & 10:10 p.m. PG) ✭✭✭1/2 VS. CALGARY ROUGHNECKS Meet the Fockers (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 2:15, 5, 7:40 & 10:30 p.m. Century 12: 11 a.m.; 1:40, 4:25, 7:10 & 9:55 p.m. FREE Stealth Foam Finger to the first 2,500 Fans! Tickets available at the HP Pavilion ticket office, The Motorcycle Diaries CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:40, 4:30, 7:10 & 9:55 p.m. (R) ✭✭✭1/2 online at ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster ticket ✭✭✭ centers or by phone at 408-998-TIXS National Treasure (PG) Century 16: 12:45, 3:45, 7 & 9:50 p.m. Century 12: 11:50 a.m.; 3:15, 6:55 & 9:50 p.m. Ocean’s Twelve (PG-13) ✭✭1/2 Century 16: 11:10 a.m.; 12:40, 2, 3:30, 4:45, 6:15, 7:10, 7:50, 9:05, 9:50 & 10:30 p.m. SJSTEALTH.COM Century 12: 11:30 a.m.; 12:45, 2:20, 3:30, 5, 6:15, 7, 7:45, 9:30, 10 & 10:30 p.m. The Polar Express (G) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 16: 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:25 & 9:40 p.m. Century 12: Noon, 2:30, 4:55, 7:15 & 9:40 p.m. The Sea Inside (PG-13) ✭✭✭1/2 Guild: 1, 3:45, 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. Sideways (R) ✭✭✭✭ Aquarius: 1:30, 4:15, 7 & 10 p.m. Spanglish (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 1:20, 4:15, 7:15 & 10:05 p.m. Century 12: 1:15, 4:15, 7:25 & 10:20 p.m. The SpongeBob SquarePants Century 16: 11:05 a.m.; 1:05, 3:05 & 5:05 p.m. Movie (PG) ✭ Century 12: 11:45 a.m.; 1:50 & 4 p.m. ★ Skip it ★★ Some redeeming qualities ★★★ A good bet ★★★★ Outstanding
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One youth/adult sad- where it could flourish & thrive? $75 mitment and responsibility, We urge 856-8519 Trash compactor, $100. Drugs & toxins destroy your life, get dle, 15 1/2” seat, $375. (650)851-2911 you to place or adopt an animal with 650-279-5777. rid of them! Buy & read “Clear body thoughtfulness and responsibility. Clear mind” Buy a copy: $14.95. 424- PowerMacG3 OS9.2 192mb zip floppy BEST WOUND CARE MATTRESS!!! 1990 www.scientology-paloalto.org CD mouse keyboard, Sony Trinitron Volkner Low Air Loss, turns patient 135 Firewood Multiscan 100ES, BestData 56K V.90 details at www.volkner.com New Steve Miles A-1 George’s Firewood. modem,UHaul, 321-9642 $6000+ yours for $3000 (650)261-0678 ONE DAY Featuring Almond And Oak. Give a different X-Mas gift this year! 22 Year Member Of BBB & Chamber Help animals in need. DOG TRAINING FREE 4-ROOM DIRECTV System includes 49 Non-Profits Needs (that’s right!) standard installation. 3 Months Free HBO & Open 9am-7pm. 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(Cal-SCAN) $1699/sell $850/obo 650-364-2810 DAILY 11:00am - 2:00pm help us. Test our new technology and ALL ANIMALS Season tickets to Stanford Men’s Bas- FOR APPT. & INFO CONTACT give us your feedback. Help us improve HAPPY HOUSE ketball. Seats have backrest & leg HO trains for the Holidays: 4‚ by 8‚ta- 7 PIECE GIRL’S BR SET: Darling, JOHN KAAY or ROBIN DIXON the world of hearing. $25/hour. room. Sadly can’t use. First come first Pet Sitting services by Susan. ble, 12 powered segments and bleached pine, heart-shaped carve-outs: (650)493 5000 Ext. 22671 or 22674 (650)384-3010 served. (650)212-3006 Licensed, insured & references. switches, turntable, 3 engines, 12 cars, 2 twin beds + 1 trundle, dresser, ar- 650-323-4000 power supply tools spares. Some land- moire, desk/chair, 2 bookshelves. Paid scaping $450 or lease (650) 269-0033 IQ TESTED. The Palo Alto Test Cen- Palo Alto Jaycees young people 21-39, DOROTHY’S 100 Wanted $3000, asking $900. 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Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 39 140 Furnishings 180 Computers 430 Autos 430 Autos 430 Autos Beautiful German-made PAIDI A WIDE range of computer assist. DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE MAZDA 626 ES ‘98: V-6. 73k mi, 5- baby/child furn. Changing table, crib/jr Fixing/upgrading, installation, new ‘95: Orignal owner. Low miles - 72k, spd manual. Leather + power/luxury bed, drawers/shelves, table/chairs in systems,anti-virus & internet/ wireless “We saved $2800 on our new car” power windows/locks, 8 speaker stereo, features. CD/MP3 player. Alarm w/re- beech/bright yellow melamine. Excel- help. NO TASK TOO SMALL. rear AC. All records. $3500/obo mote. 2nd owner. Maint history avail. lent condition, fabulous quality, Paid Free estimate. Peter (650)483-6388 (650) 494-1355 Good Condition. $6,000 (650)320-8977 $2500, asking $750. (650)856-8519 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE MAZDA PROTEGE5 ‘02: 14,700 mi. BEDS: Twins/Fulls, $79. Queens, 200 Apparel '98: New brakes, tires & transmission. 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330 Child Care Needed Part-time nanny needed one day a week 341 Preschools Mon.-Fri., 2-7pm. Light housekeeping, from 8:30 to 1:30. Must have car, ref- • Gymnastics • Gardening • Montessori Curriculum • cooking, school/afterschool activities erence and speak fluent English. Please 338 Babysitting OMING OON pick-up, valid CDL, flexible. Ages 4, 8 call (650)234-8114. C S : Responsible, exp’d 18 yr. old available CasaEducation dei for the Bambini21st Century It’s All About The Kids & 10. Call after 5pm, (650)327-9306. for overnight care for children ages 5 & • AMI (member) Montessori Program (2yrs-K) • Emotionally & Academically stimulating program up. Own transportation, CPR trained, • Rich, nurturing, safe environment FT live-out Nanny for 3 boys under 7, Peninsula Parents good refs. Emily, 650-269-9049 • Highly Qualified Teachers Summer Fun 2005 • Specially designed Montessori Program for 2 yr olds must drive, handle errands, laundry. Are you looking for • Proudly NAEYC accredited ✎ Early Bird Deadline January 19, 2005 Tue.-Fri. 7:50-6pm, Mon. 7:50-12pm. a nanny? 650-473-9401 WDSD home close to school. Start Jan. 340 Child Care Offered • French • Spanish • Music • Kindergarten • Our Special Bannered section for summer camps, back by popular demand!! 3 or earlier. Call Lisa 408-984-8646. Advertise in the Weekly’s Kids’ A multi-cultural, bilingual & develop- Stuff section and reach over mentally appropriate environment. PALO ALTO PRESCHOOL For information please contact: Venus' Little Stars Family Day Ana (650)326-8210 ext. 212. [email protected] PT nanny for 2 kids ages 6 & 10. After- 47,000 people! Openings for 2-5 yrs. olds. school care, lt. housekeeping. Flex. Care offers songs, finger paints & Low student-teacher ratio. hours, car & valid CDL, English or 326-8216 hugs. ECE degree. NAEYC guide- Meals provided. (650)857-0655 French speaking. Start 1/3. 326-6597 lines. Lic. 434406585 (650)858-1213 growingtreepreschool.com
Page 40 • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly 430 Autos 580 Help Wanted 667 Personal 844 Apts & Studios 844 Apts & Studios VOLVO V70 XC ‘01: 70k mi. White MEDICAL Organizers MP: Large studio, hrdwd floors, sep. MV: Comstock Apartment Homes w/beigh lthr. inter. 4 dr, AWD, moon Physical Therapy Aide End the clutter and get organized. kitchen w/dining area, sunny, near Wonderful 1BR/1BA $925 & roof, AM/FM/CD. A/C. Auto/Manual F/T or P/T. Come join our positive & Stanford & 280 & shopping, $825/mo. 2BR/2BA Apts. $1250. Available! Trans. Great cond. $19,000/obo Private Residential organizing 650-854-2700 Great Location, Beautiful Community!! energetic staff. Large multi-disciplinary by Debra Robinson sale, moving overseas. (650)967-3839 outpatient orthopedic clinic in Palo Al- www.robinsonandcompany.com $199 Deposit Special! http://PaloAltoOnline.com/a/1102707547.jpg (650)941-5073 to. Our facility has ortho, neuro, hand 2290 California Street, Mountain View & aquatics programs. Clinic hours are MP: Apts available. (650)965-8290 VW CABRIO CONVERT '01: Blk 7am-7pm. No nights or weekends. Fax 1580 San Antonio Rd. 717 Building Design MV: DEL MEDIO PARK: w/tan lthr. interior. 5 spd, heated seats. resume to (650)331-3725. & 475 Encinal. DESIGN/PERMITS PA/LA/MV border spacious “newly LOADED! Detailed. Garaged. Excel 2BR/1BA. Totally upgraded. One Stop Place for Your Remodeling remodeled” junior, 1 & 2BR Cond. 40k, $13,000. (415)606-8859 NURSING Laundry & carport, $1200/mo Design needs. Complete Plans incl. w/newer appliances (gas range), large http://PaloAltoOnline.com/a/1101422454.jpg 580 Help Wanted 1st mo. 1/2 off. Call (650)462-1349 CNA/HHA Structural Engineering & Energy Com- private balconies & patios, bike to **DRIVERS** MAY TRUCKING Compa- pliance (T-24). ADW (650)969-4980 ny New Pay Package! New Peterbilts arriv- and Homemaker positions available in MP: Clean secluded 1BR. Safe, quiet Stanford & Los Altos School Dist. , VW JETTA GLS VR6 ‘00: 69k mi ing! Vans - 11 Western 800-547-9169 x3016, northern Santa Clara & southern San loc’n nr P.A. Light, airy kit, bkfst area, “Move-In Bonus” Starting at $895 automatic,silver w/grey leather inter. Reefers - 48 States 800-547-9169 x3221. Mateo counties. Hourly, overnight, ample closets. Only $975! Water/gar- Del Medio Park (650)941-2244 Owner Operators needed. Apply online LIVE IN. Call Monday-Friday, 8am- WWW.VRENT.COM Alloy wheels, pwr wndws, remote key- www.maytrucking.com (Cal-SCAN) bage pd. No pets. Avl. now. (650)852- less entry, moon roof, 6-CD changer, 5pm, 1-800-631-5550. 9300 eves or lv message for return call. AM/FM/cassette. $11k 650-814-1018 MV: Fabulous studio in garden com- A COOL TRAVEL Job. Now hiring RECREATION MP: Large studio, 600 sq ft. Like new. plex with walk in closet, deck,, carport (18-24 positions). Guys/Gals to work Work in fun, beautiful environment. Premier building. Phone entry. Gated parking. Next to small park. $775/mo. VW PASSAT V-6 ‘03: Grey inside & and travel entire USA. Paid training, garage. N/P. BONUS. $900/mo. Call + move-in bonus. Available now. Call transportation, lodging furnished. Call Ladera Recreation District is seeking out, leather interior, no dings, mint con- candidates for Swim Team Coaches, (650)325-7863 Teri, (650)207-2202 dition. 15,000 miles. $22,000/obo. today, Start today. 1-877-646-5050. (Cal-SCAN) Head Lifeguard, Certified Life- 408-527-8583,[email protected] guards, Camp Director & Counse- MP: Newly renovated 1 & 2 BR apts. MV: Free Dish TV & 1/2 month free! ACCOUNTS lors & Office Asst. P/T positions. w/spacious, open floor plans, new paint Large 1BR $900 & 2BR/2BA $1200. Qualified applicants, please send re- & flooring throughout. MUST SEE! Quiet, secure complex. Pool/spa, great 432 Trucks PAYABLE sume to: 150 Andeta Way, PV 94028. Quiet neighborhood. Close to 101, loc. near park, shopping & transporta- CHEVY ‘78: Standard, flat bed, 1 ton. Fax (650)854-3413. Email: 844 Apts & Studios downtown PA & Stanford. Call tion. Irina, (650)969-3300. Heavy Duty dump, double wheels. Al- This is an entry-level, supervised po- sition in the accounting department [email protected] (866)391-6929 most new engine, 3k miles. $3500 A GUIDE TO CITIES MV: Free Rent For Christmas! for a small, established company. (650)321-2817 Ath ...... Atherton 2BR/2BA starting at $1225 Primary responsibilities include A/P SOCIAL SERVICES MP: Downtown. Spacious & sunny Cup ...... Cupertino Large apts. with LOTS of closet space! data entry, chargebacks, check runs, Living Skills Instructor 2BR/1BA. Near library, park & train. EPA ...... East Palo Alto All amenities + pool. Cats OK. Avail. Covered parking, D/W, Microwave. TOYOTA RAV4 ‘98: 4 door, 100k mi. reporting, vendor liaison, filing, pay- Work with developmentally disabled LA(H)...... Los Altos (Hills) now. Call (650)321-2701. 1010 Noel Easy access to downtown, Freeways Black exterior, tinted windows, grill. roll functions, and A/P month-end adults in group home. High school di- MP ...... Menlo Park Drive. 650-938-6511 AT. A/C, cruise, 13 CD changer, roof close. Other required tasks include ploma or experienced. Live out, P/T to MV...... Mountain View receptionist backup. Candidate must rack. PERFECT CONDITION!! F/T. Afternoons, evenings & weekend PA ...... Palo Alto MP: Near Atherton, large 2BR/l.5BA, 2 MV: Large studio $750 & 1BR $950. be detail oriented, organized, and $8,500. days. Benefits. Starting salary $12/ PV ...... Portola Valley story, light carpet, separate dining area, Both refurbished. Near communicate well with others. (415)240-9113/(650)771-0298 bilingual hour. Call Terry, (650)364-5625. RWC ...... Redwood City very sunny, carport, pool, coin laundry. transporation/shopping, covered park- Knowledge, experience, and/or edu- SC ...... San Carlos Cat ok. $1150/mo. (650)854-2700. ing, pool, quiet neighborhood. cation in accounting are preferred. 434 Classic Cars SJ ...... San Jose www.robinsonandcompany.com (650)968-7949 Systems frequently used are Excel, SV ...... Sunnyvale CHEVY IMPALA ‘68: 4 door sedan, Outlook, Great Plains, as well as oth- MP: SHARON HEIGHTS WDSD ...... Woodside MV: PA border. Nice 1BR. Wall-wall no posts. V27 engine. Turbo 400 trans. er peripheral systems. Fax your letter Deluxe 2BR/2BA. Remodeled. Gar- carpets, drapes, pool. 1 block El Cami- Original owner, 120k. White w/black of interest and resume to: (650) 812- dens, patio, cvrd parking. Close to EPA: West of 101 no. $895 mo. 1895 Ednamary Way. in- 3574 or email to: [email protected] Stanford. $1495/mo. (650)854-3661 1BR HUGE $750 (650)948-8429. terior. All original! Clean! $3500/obo, Please reference job code PAW-AP (650)366-0368 or (650)218-7572 2BR ROOMY $1004 MP: Spacious 1BR in well maint. tri- Pool, patio or balcony plex. Nr Burgess Theater. New: dbl MV: Quiet, secluded 1BR near PA. ACTIVISTS Average rent after lease bonus. pane windows, carpet, paint, hrdwd flr New appliances, carpet, large closets. 315 E. O’Keefe (650)473-9983 CORVETTE STINGRAY ''79: Great JOBS WITH ENVIRONMENT in BR. Quiet loc. No common walls. Carport. N/P. $845 w/$600 move in bo- for collector. Black with tan interior. A Better Property Management Co. W/D, garage. $1150/mo. 323-3330 nus. (650)559-0415 or (408)295-7094. 93K mi. V-8, 350hp. Clean. Stereo. AC. CALIFORNIA Power windows/power steering. Good And other activist groups. EPA: $695 mo. 1BR/1BA, wall-wall MP: Spacious 1BR/1BA, $900/mo. MV: Refurbished 2BR/1BA. New win- engine & body. Needs brakes, battery. Benefits, career opportunities 602 Accounting/ carpet. Paid water & garbage. Davis & 2BR/1BA, $1250/mo. Convenient dow blinds, new carpets & draperies. Car is not running; parked-indoors-1yr. and holiday jobs. Bookkeeping Davis, (650)361-1977. Westside location near downtown and AEK, micro, refrig., disposal. Carport, 854-2626 ext 260 days, 326-2180 eves. Call Emily, (650)462-1648. LADY ACCOUNTANT www.wbdavis.com Stanford. Carport & lndry facilities. No storage area. Laundry rm. $1075 mo., [email protected]. Best pets. Agent, (650)688-6113 incl. water/garb. & electric. Avail. now. Offer. AD INSTALLER/ for SMALL BUSINESS - EPA: $695. 1BR/1BA, wall-wall car- Refs reqd. (650)493-2417 All accounting done in my office pet. Paid water, garbage. Davis & Da- MERCHANDISER MP: West. Studio $795. 1BR, $995- MAC or IBM. 650-369-9972 vis, (650)361-1977. www.wbdavis.com $1050/mo. Large 1BR + office MV: Single story garden 1BR apt. 460 Vehicles Wanted PT/FT. 2 openings, 1 in PA/MP & 1 $1295/mo. Spotless, remodeled units in Hardwood floors, cable TV, DSL SEND YOUR CAR TO COLLEGE! RC/SC. Approx 70 hrs/mo., incl one 40 EPA: West of 101 small complex w/beautiful garden ready. Small complex, end unit, excel- Make a difference in the lives of 45,000 hr week. Install ads in food & drug 604 Adult Care Offered 1BR ROOMY $820 courtyard. Carport, extra storage, bike lent. location. Very quiet street. Laun- students. Donate your used car, boat or stores. $11/hr + .31/mile. Computer, Storage, large yard, quiet storage, laundry, sun deck on property. dry rm. $900/mo. 650-964-2754 motorcycle. Tax deductible. Foothill- web & printer req, CDL & ins. Train- Home Care Assistance™ 235 E. O’Keefe (650)473-9983 Close to Stanford, Hiway 280 & shops. De Anza Foundation, 650-949-6230, ing provided. Fax res: 925-463-0797 or A Better Property Management Co. N/P, N/S. (650)854-0237 MV: Spacious 1BR/1BA, garden com- [email protected] [email protected] We specialize in 24/7 live-in care Offering the exclusive plex, great storage, D/W, new carpet. EPA: West of 101. 1BR, yard, garage, MP: West, nr Stanford. 2BR/2BA. Las $850/mo. + move-in bonus. Available "We Will Be There Guarantee" laundry, hardwood floors. Quiet, small CARPENTER Never again worry about Lomitas School. 25’ LR w/lg windows now. Call Teri 650-207-2202 WITH FINISH SKILLS, complex. N/P/S. Avail. immediately. & frplc. Glass doors to pvt yard & pa- being left alone $795/mo. 650-327-4331 tools & truck seeking ownership and All care givers are: experienced, tio. 1 story, shake roof. Water, garbage, MV: Studio at 1932 Montecito Ave. willing to learn. Estab. 25 year old lndry & gardener paid. $1795. Quiet, $775 mo., includes hot water, garb. have background checks EPA: West of 101. Wonderful, spa- Menlo Park residential contract firm. and are tested for honesty rear unit. 3627B Alameda De Las Pul- Quiet end unit. Skylight in kitchen, nice Must speak English, have math skills & cious 1BR vaulted ceiling, fenced pa- gas. Open daily: 2-4pm. (650)854-5647 yard, natural wood ceilings. Agent Call Kathy be willing to work hard to finish the tio, full kitch & BA, lots of storage. Dave McKeever, (650)323-7751 job! Some benefits and financial re- 650-462-6900 Move-in bonus. Ready now! From MV 1BR unit avail. in nice 24 unit wards! Call Dan, (650)323-2628 www.homecareassistance.com $795/mo. Barbara, 650-533-1413 complex near downtown Mtn. View. PA, EPA, MV: Move in special! $995 mo., $500 move in bonus! Pool, Pool, lndry, cov prkng, stor. MV: Quiet Community Counselor/ Nurse/caregiver looking for position for EPA: West of Bayshore. Spacious 1BR laundry & covered parking. Resident single story bldng. Remod. (650)965- Coordinator elderly care, stroke & Alzheimer’s. & 2BRs. Walk-in closets, balcony, ap- Manager, 650-279-7208 1122. PA & EPA: Resort setting, gated Companion, highly experienced, excel. pliances, carpets. 3 laundry rooms & [email protected] 2 story. (650)324-2231. Studios & 540 Business Flexible independent contractor posi- refs. (650)328-1286; (650)483-0677 free cable. Avail. now. From $750/mo. 1BR’s, $745-$1145/mo. (650)964-1146 tion in your area. Recruit and inter- (650)325-7419. MV: Opportunities The best on PA border! view potential host families for year- Practical Nurse for in-home care: cook- PA: #1 CASH COW!!. 90 Vending long cultural/child care experience. ing, light housekeeping, dr’s appoint- LA: DOWNTOWN 1BRs starting at $895-$1025. Beauti- ful, remodeled building in excellent lo- Studio. Utils. incl. $700/mo. Machines in 30 locations - $9,995. Advise and coordinate activities for ments, etc. Excellent references. Call 2BR/2BA - Fireplace - $1700 2BR/1BA large patio. $1150/mo. Call now! 1-800-836-3464. (Cal- international au pairs. Flexible hours. (650)367-1002 Negotiable Lease Terms cation. Close to shops, CalTrain, Hwy 280 and 101. Bike to Stanford. Amen- Gunn High District. N/S/P. SCAN) Work from home. Excellent opportu- Garden Courtyard with Pool (408.734-4542 408.781.3583. nity for computer literate person with Carport, Laundry, Storage ities include pool, spa, covered park- ing, laundry & extra, priv. storage. excellent people skills or experience 648 Domestic Help Call (650)245-1093 PA: 1 & 2BR apartments from $900 All business opportunity ads must state Bright & sparkling clean. Control en- with international cultural work. Sub- mo. AEK, lots of closets & storage, the kind of business for sale, the type of Offered try building. N/S/P. (650)941-3299 mit letter and resume describing Housekeeping, cleaning, organization, MP: Near dwntwn Roble Av. pool. 220 Curtner. Call (650)320-8112 franchise offered or the specific kind of qualifications to Maria, Au Pair in laundry, window cleaning. Own car, 2BR/lBA, nice HWF, corner unit, gar- MV: $675. Studio, wall-wall carpet. or (650)400-9666. product or career involved. America, fax (203)399-5592 or den courtyards, carport, great storage, Paid water & garbage. Ads must also state that there is or is CDL, Good Refs. 10+yrs exper. Call [email protected] coin ldry, cat ok, $1450/mo, 650-854- Davis & Davis, (650)361-1977 PA: 1BR available now. $1150 w/bon- not a fee or investment required. Rosario (650)367-1852, cell 703-3026. 2700. www.robinsonandcompany.com www.wbdavis.com nus. AEK, balcony, great closet space, laundry on-site, pool. Near Stanford. 654 Financial MP: 1BR/1BA Lindfield Oaks. A REALISTIC $10K/Month Potential DRIVER - COVENANT TRANSPORT. MV: $875. 1/2 off 1st month! N/P, N/S. (650)493-8577 Teams and Solos check out our new pay plan. HAVE A COURT JUDGMENT Charming and quiet. Sunny and roomy Income. Work from Home. Training 1BR apartment in sparkling 22 unit Owner Operators, Experienced Drivers, So- YOU CAN’T COLLECT? provided. Direct Sales & Marketing. on cul de sac. New carpet and paint. PA: 1BR from $995/mo. 2BR from los, Teams and Graduate Students. Call 1- Call Complete Financial Services “Kentwood Apartments”. Newer carpet $49.95 Investment. 24 hour info mes- $1200/mo. Cat ok. Call (415)699-4169 $1150/mo. New paint, new carpet, 888-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) Equal 888-676-0300 & paint, refrig., range, D/W, pool, car- sage. Call (888) 376-5215. (Cal-SCAN) Opportunity Employer. (Cal-SCAN) port, storage & laundry. Must see. sparkling clean, bike to Stanford, pool, MP: 1BR/1BA Westside. Luxury in- Davis & Davis, (650)361-1977. laundry. N/P. IMMEDIATE CASH!!! US Pension Funding law suite in private home, private bal- DRIVER - DRIVE REGIONAL! Over- www.wbdavis.com Call Maria, (650)493-9576 ADVERTISING in multiple newspapers Clas- pays cash now for 8 years of your future pen- cony, pool, spa, W/D. See the-Road - lots of miles. Great compa- sified & Display Statewide. One order, one sion payments. Call 800-586-1325 for a http://www.menlohome.com PA: 1BR, $1095. Balcony, D/W, payment. Tap into the power of newspapers. ny & benefits. www.primeinc.com 1- FREE, no-obligation estimate. www.uspen- MV: 1st month free! 2BR/1BA, Avail.now. $1090/mo. 650-322-3608 forced air heating, covered carport, Awesome value! Call this local participating 800-771-6318. (Cal-SCAN) sionfunding.com (Cal-SCAN) $1095/mo. Private yard, laundry, car- laundry rooms, attractive courtyard, newspaper for more information. www.cal- MP: 2BR/2BA upstairs end unit con- port and storage. Easy commute. N/P. pool. Convenient to Stanford. N/S/P. scan.com (Cal-SCAN) INVESTORS NEEDED NOW!! Earn JOIN OUR TEAM and make a differ- do, W/D, D/W, microwave, balcony. Call for appointment, (408)245-7710 Move-in bonus! Call (650)493-8670 ence. In the California Army National 9-15% yield on Trust Deeds and Mort- Quiet, clean. 1100 sq.ft. Garage, trees ALL CASH CANDY Route. Do you earn Guard you can get money for college gage Fund/Pool. Call 1-949-494-0970 views. Gilbert Ave. Close dwntwn MV: Charming, old-fashioned 1BR/ PA: 1BR, $850/mo. Near Stanford. $800 a day? Your own local candy route. In- and career training. Call 1-800-GO- x 230. www.tdinvestors.com (Cal- PA. $1650/mo. Call (650)387-6980 1BA. Oak flrs., secluded garden patio, Nicely up kept, quiet & clean. Friendly cludes 30 machines and candy. All for $9,995. GUARD. (Cal-SCAN) SCAN) carport, laundry on premises, small qui- complex. W/D on premises, covered MultiVend, LLC 880 Grand Blvd., Deer Park, MP: 2BR/2BA. Like new. Premier et complex. N/P. Avail now, $845/mo. carport with storage space. Water & NY 11729. 1-800-814-6047. (Cal-SCAN) building. Phone entry. Gated garage. Manager, (650)938-4496 garbage paid. (650)424-1024 N/P. BONUS $1275-$1500/mo. Call YOU DON’T (650)325-7863 ARE YOU MAKING $1,710 per NEED IT, MV: 1/2 1st month free. Nice and cozy PA: 1BR/1BA - MIDTOWN week? All cash vending routes with SELL IT MP: Spacious downtown studio . 1BR/1BA 2nd. flr. cottage, lrg kit, Excellent location, spacious end unit, in prime locations available now! Under Move-in bonus. Close to Stanford and hdwd flrs, quiet property close to quiet well maintained bldg. Covered $9,000 investment required. Call Toll IF IN THE WEEKLY dwntwn & El Camino. Lndry rm, Prkg. parking, storage, laundry, balcony/pool. MARKETPLACE train station. Carport & storage. Free (24-7) 888-963-2654. (Cal-SCAN) $895/mo. 650-325-7114 No pets. $975/mo. (650)967-9349 $1200/mo (650)328-5612 Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 41 HomeHome ServicesServices
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(650)365-1829 or (650)218-5292 Clean, Prompt & Independently owned Professional Electricians check the status of your licensed RUBEN MARTINEZ contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or and operated Superior Service since 1989 715 Bathrooms MARIA’S HOUSECLEANING SERVICE GARDENING SERVICE 800-321-CSLB. . Ads appearing in Houses, apartments & windows. Com- • Lighting Improvements the paper without license. # indi- 15 years serving Los Altos, • New Appliances • Yard Maintenance ATHROOM PECIALIST mercial & Residential. 10 yrs. exp. cate that the person is not licensed. B S Los Altos Hills and Palo Alto Good references. Free Est. Lic. # 29750 • Dedicated Circuits • Landscape Renovation Tile • Marble • Granite • Stone Experience and honesty (650)364-7342 or (650)465-7694 • Phone & Computer Wiring • Estate Service Plumbing • Tub • Shower • Faucet Licensed • Free Estimates • Sprinkler Systems ALKA CONSTRUCTION Dry Rot/Termite Repair NOEMI’S CLEANING (650) 964-1000 • New Lawns Remodeling, Additions, Bathrooms, Kitchen, Tile & Marble Work, Electri- (650)213-8224 Residential & Commercial. Save money by having it Elena Tejeda 6 Yrs Exp. Great Refs. Free Estimates. REE STIMATES cal & Plumbing, Concrete Driveways, Lic #664925 Free Estimates done right the first time! Lic# 606341 F E Professional, honest & reliable Patios. Lic. #638994. Tel. 704-4224 Tel/Fax: (408) 988-7550 Licensed (650)520-4473 650.327.7018 650.630.3062 718 Cabinetry Cell: (408) 472-8756 752 Fences Cabinetry-Individual Design [email protected] Orkopina CRC CUSTOM BUILDERS Precise, 3-D Computer Modeling A&E VARGAS Mantels, Bookcases, Workplaces Housecleaning ✧ Additions and second story CONSTRUCTION ✧ Custom kitchens and Wall Units, Window Seats “The BEST Service for You” Ned Hollis 650-856-9475 Marie Essential Services •Fences • Decks • Arbors bathrooms Service since 1985 •Gazebos •Wood Molding (650) 592-1232 I can Great/Trustworthy/15 yrs Exper. • Meticulous, Quality Work •Pressure Washing • Refinishing GREEN THUMB • Cleaning • Organizing • Errands • Driver lic #330527 • since 1977 Custom Lic.# 844438 STERGION Cabinetry help • Gardening & more • Co. & Res. • Laundry/Ironing/Windows/Blinds FOR HIRE • 30% disc. 1st service Ph-Fax: (650)299-9327 Garden design,installation, Kitchens • Bathrooms simplify • Quality work • Reasonable rates • Wax/Wall Washing/Construction Clean-Up Free estimates Available M-Sat • Senior/Expecting Mother/Newborn Disc. maintenance & concrete work Wood Work • Furniture your life! Call Marie (650) 364-2810 • Last minute calls (650) 962-1536 Call (650) 328-1155 Additions Lic # 830948 754 Flooring Call (650) 523-4133 Insured & Bonded Lic. 020624 Kitchen & Bathroom Excellent references upon request VR & EB Hardwood Floors Cleo Service & Garden Clean Ups Renovations •Hauling • Sprinklers Veronica’s General & House Cleaning Dustless Sys. New install, refinish, QUALITY SERVICE repairs. Free estimates. Low rates. •Garden Maint & New Lawns Residential/Commercial •Trimming • Pruning WE DO IT ALL! Windows & Carpet. In & Out Cleaning. Refs. Lic.#712180 (415)664-9783 727 Construction Reasonable Rates, Free Est. • Plumbing • Driveways • Foundations 17 years experience. References 650-366-5874 SOTO’S CONSTRUCTION (650)367-9704 • Termite Damage • Roofing • Fencing • Concrete Work • Fire Damage Remodeling: Bath, Kitchen & Tiles Housecleaning, Laundry, Yesenia’s Housecleaning GARDENING SERVICE Roofing & Concrete. 10 Years Exp. Ironing, Help at parties 762 Gardeners •Window Replacement GREAT JOBS, 10 YRS EXPERIENCE Maintenance & clean-ups, new lawns Free Estimates. Lic #31408 • Competitive Price! RELIABLE & HONEST FREE ESTIMATES & REFS. AVAIL. PACIFIC LANDSCAPING Landscaping & tree cutting/trimming (650)208-7748 or (650)327-8901 PROFESSIONAL CLEANERS CALL YESENIA OR JOSE. $15/HR Reliable professional, yard mainte- Ramon 510-494-1691/650-576-6242 INSURED & BONDED LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED 650-566-1498 ELL 650.814.0637 C nance & landscaping.. In business 18 Excellent References! 650 328-9758 Available Mon-Sat. years. 968-6046 Lic. #736877 STERGION CONSTRUCTION $20/hr. 4hrs or more price reduced. Lic# 762903 Weekly – BiWeekly – Monthly General garden service & landscape Remodels • Additions 731 Concrete Irrigation install/repair, sprinkler, micro HOME or OFFICE sprinkler, drip, timer, complete maint., POLY CONSTRUCTION BECKY’S LANDSCAPE • Custom Homes 650-948-2599 clean-up, new lawn, tree service. Co & *Concrete *Driveway *Sidewalk Weekly, Biweekly & Periodic Maint. • Restorations Lic # 830948 Estab. 1982 FREE EST. Res. 14 yrs exper. Refs. (650)771-3246 *Aggregate Brick Work *Flagstone Annual Rose, Fruit Tree Pruning, Yard Call (650) 523-4133 *Landscape *Sprinklers *Free Estimate Clean-ups, Demolition, Excavation, General Maintenance Excellent references upon request Irrigation, Sod, Planting, Raised Beds, Gardening & Landscaping Service Flor & Luis Cleaning Service Call (650)921-6656 Ponds, Fountains, Patios, Decks. SPECIAL!! 1st. VISIT 20% OFF!! SINCE 1990 Housecleaning, Laundry & Ironing. (650)493-7060 •New Lawns•Hauling GENERAL BUILDING 6 years experience. Good references. 738 Decor •Aeration •Clean-Ups ONTRACTORS Stewart Construction Co. Reliable, great rates & free estimates. PM SERVICES •Rototiling •Concrete C Remodeling Contractor 650-776-9010 or 650-326-1905 We will creatively decorate your home •Sprinkler Repair •Barck • Additions 23 yrs exp. Bonded & Insured. to meet your life style & your budget. •Tree Work •Gutters • Bath & Kitchen HILDAS HOUSECLEANING Today 1 room make over. Call for free “Current gardener not doing what you • New Homes Lic.# 745186 (408)745-7115 Homes * Apartments * Offices consultation. (650)248-4167 want? We will do it!” Laundry & Ironing * Great Exp. Residential & Commercial (650) 322-7930 Splendid Refs. * Free Estimates. Call David B. (650)315-9849 PL/PD STATE LIC# 608358 730 Cleaning 650-261-1569 or 650-444-3590 747 Drywall 2 person team. We do the same service DRYWALL & PLASTER REPAIR as everyone else-but the difference is: Japanese Gardener SYLVIA’S CLEANING: Small Job Specialist Maintenance • Garden works 765 Handyman “we love to do it!” Steam spot clng •Residential & Co. •Kit’s. • BA’s • 35+ years EXPERIENCE avail. Lic.# 28276, Call (650)369-7570 Clean ups • Pruning A Nermin Sirovica Handyman Service Floors • Rugs • Stoves • Blinds • Fridge Lic. # 284952, Calif Lic. since 1973 Lawns, sprinkler system, clean up www.FlorLauHousecleaning.com Call Bill (650)321-1577 (650)327-6283, evenings Sheet Rock • Deck • Electric • Fences • Walls • Ovens & Windows. • & maintainance. 8 yrs experience • Plumbing • Doors & Windows 16 yrs. exp. Great local refs. • Painting • Concrete • Woodwork (650)321-6418 or (650)804-1551 Call before 9a.m. JAPANESE GARDENER Alejandra’s House Cleaning El Paso Drywall and get same day service (408)246-7052 7 days a week Pruning, Bonsai *Affordable TERESA’S HOUSECLEANING Water damage, acoustic removal *Attention to Detail Mention this ad for Professional, responsible & excellent & spray, hanging texture paint. Maintenance, Clean-up *Deep Cleaning cleaning srvc. (can do laundry while 10% off first service! Tile, stucco, roofing jobs, remod- (650)856-6593, eves. Home Services *Wash/Iron clothes upon request. cleaning). Residential & Co. Janitorial Lic. #886506 continued on next page (650)298-9761 or (650) 208-6918 Services. 15 yrs. exp. 650-201-5435 els & demolition. (408)506-0694
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765 Handyman 766 Hauling 772 Landscaping 777 Moving Assistance 790 Plumbing 814 Tiling Al Trujillo Handyman Service AG HANSEN PLUMBING Broken Tiles? Dirty Grout? •Int/Ext. Painting •Kit./BA Improv. JOHNSTON JODY HORST A Notice to Our Readers: Specializing in Leaky showerpans? messy countertops? •Dry Rot, Flooring Install Landscape California State Law requires that Service and Remodelling 18 yrs exp. cleaning, caulking, repairs, •Homes & Apt. Repairs ✭ ✭ all moving companies be licensed 24 Hour Service Artist replacements & some installations. •Auto Sprinkler, Landscapes, Fences. HAULING by the Public Utilities Commis- Lic.#549086 323-4138 John (650)400-3665, (408)530-9756 20 yrs. Lic. # 58556 (650)561-9524 LARGE TRUCKS 856-9648 sion. Businesses listed under Mov- Dump Runs • Trees ing Assistance are not licensed • Design & Installation movers, and do not advertise them- CLASSIC TILE CO ALL PHASE HANDYMAN & PAINTING LARGE/small JOBS Very Reasonable Plumbing selves as such. Tile & grout repairs. Carpentry. Texture. Stucco. Carpet & Free Estimate • Insured • Lawn & Irrigation Drains Cleaned, Repairs & Installation Over 40 yrs experience, free estimates. Concrete. Sheet Rock. Interior/Exterior. • Clean-up & Plant A mover’s license contains a T or 20 yrs. Exp. 650-327-HAUL Cal T followed by 6 digits. Bonded, license #378868 10 yrs. exp. Free est. Res/Co. Quality Maintenance Very Fast & Efficient Service. 969-3914. Leave message preparation. Lic. Carlos (650)630-5225 For further information, call the Call Jimmy, 968-7187 cell:415-999-0594 • Rock Garden & Natural Paths Contractor's License Board All Types Of Prompt Service • Consulting Lic. # 725080 1-800-321-2752 816 Tree Care Home Improvements CARLSON GUTTER SERVICE BRUNO FERAZZA TREE SERVICE LANDSCAPE CONSULTING “Service Beyond Expectations” Carpentry • Plumbing • Elect. Expert tree trimming, safe removals. By The Hour/By The Project • Gutter Cleaning & Repairs •Remodels. Manny (650)766-6290 Stump removal. Free estimate. Insured ATLASATLAS HAULINGHAULING Mader Green 780 Painting • Pressure Washing • Experienced • Fast Service Lic. # 696796. (650)222-3464 Please call Susie Mader A. AVI PAINTING A PROFESSIONAL Commercial & Residential C27-677335 650-857-0658 (650) 322-5030 Inda’s Tree Service Reasonable & Reliable Interior/Exterior, Cabinets, Faux 10 years experience Free Estimates CARPENTRY & Finishes, Lacquer & Paper Hanging 24 hr. Emergency Service HANDYWORK • Free Estimates PALO ALTO TRACTOR Removal, thinning, shaping, HAULING Professional Custom Work etc. and stump grinding. • Furniture • Trash Lic. #798614 (650)329-0770 QUALITY GUTTER CO. • Senior discounts • Appliances Concrete & Soil Removal (510)651-1309 Free Estimates. Lic. & Insured • Wood • Yard Waste Landscape Removal [email protected] • Rough estimates (408)293 5139, (408)832-0347 • Construction INSTALL • CLEAN • REPAIR 650-464-3055 Mfr. Lifetime Warranty or (408)581-2166 pgr • Referrals • Rental Clean-Up • Debris Lic #780543 • Insured NEAT RELIABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK! OZZIE’S TREE SERVICE: Certified 20 years of PAINTING 798 Remodeling arborist, 18 yrs exp. Tree trimming, re- experience (408) 888-0445 ROGER BLAKEMORE movals & stump grinding. Free chips RAY’S LANDSCAPING EXPERIENCED DESIGNER & wood. Free est. Lic'd. & insured. RICH SHAPIRO No Job Too Big Or Small! QUALITY PREPARATION Sprinkler sys. Lawns. Maintenance. Kitchen, Bathroom & home remodel or (650)368-8065, cell, (650)704-5588 All types of stone work. Retaining & FINISH WORK 650.598.7944 • 24 years experience additions. 23 yrs exper. Architectural walls. Fences. Since 1980. Lic.#749922. • Served a 5 yr. degree, drawings done on CAD. Rea- (650)969-4276 or cell 793-3939 apprenticeship in England sonable rates. Call Dan (650)291-4088 820 Wallpaper FRANK’S HAULING • www.paintmore.com Commercial, Residential, Garage, • Licensed & insured #392875 CHRISTINE’S Basement & Yard Clean-up. 774 Masonry • FREE ESTIMATES 802 Repairs Wallpapering & Interior Painting Plumbing, Tile, Fair prices. (650)361-8773 Paper Removal/Texturing 325-8039 Wall Prep/Repairs •Since 1982 Carpentry and HANDYMAN Lic. # 757074 (650)593-1703 Electrical work J&G HAULING SERVICE Classic European Craftsmanship 35 years exp. Misc. junk, office & appliances, Residential Commercial garage/storage, etc & clean-ups. 323-4878 Masonry FREE ESTIMATE Wallpapering by Trish Old furniture, refrigerators & freezers. (650) 570-5274 24 years of experience • Stone walls, patios & walkways [email protected] FREE ESTIMATES (650)368-8810 D&M cell: (650) 465-9163 Free Estimates • Custom pool remodeling PAI NTI NG Handy “Ed” Man 949-1820 772 Landscaping • All Stone applications Interior & Exterior European Craftsmanship Great Refs & Low Rates For All Your Repair Needs • Outdoor Kitchens, Barbecues & Spas 827 Windows Lic. 52643 (650) 575-2022 Kitchen & Bath, Tile, Plumbing • Architectural & Engineering plans Finish Carpentry & More. Landscaping A B WEST Local References • Lic 595316 CONSTRUCTION Window/Door Lic.#SIM0012 650-270-7726 Renovation Replacement Specialist Decorative Paint & Faux Finishes • Remodels • Repairs Handy Work • Consulting, Design, Installation Robert Stafford, Inc. Attention to Detail and One Call Does It All! Satisfaction Guaranteed • Specializing in all stonework, patio, • (650) 851-0519 • Expert Craftsmanship Guaranteed. • Tile • Carpentry • Decks Lots of Area References Call for Free Consultation. Licensed & Bonded walls, walks & pools (415)516-1480 Lic.#817762 • Elec/Plumbing • Painting (650)743-1526 • Integrate your house Call E. Marchetti with your garden & live seasonally 776 Movers for Free Estimate HANDYMAN SERVICE GARY ROSSI PAINTING License Armando’s Moving Labor Service Excellent Local References Electrical • Painting • Tile Local References • Lic 595316 Homes, Apts, Storages. Specializing in Licensed (#559953) and Bonded. #623556 Drywall • Woodwork loading/unloading rental trucks, sm/lrg Free Estimates. Wall Paper Removal. (650) 347-8359 Lic.#623885 Call (650)631-4502; (650)544-4502 moves. 15yrs svc Bay Area. Armando Residential & Commercial Fax (650) 344-6518 Robert Stafford, Inc. (650)630-0424, or 341-2164. Lic#14733 650-345-4245 Call Stephen • (650) 851-0519 • 804 Roofing (408) 289-9211 Italian Painter is Back! or (408) 802-9338 20 years experience Valley Roofing • 408.243.1340 Leo Garcia Landscape/Maintenance SHMOOVER Can work immediately! all roof types Insured Lawn & Irrig. install, retain. walls. Call Domenico (650)575-9032 free estimates Lic #807495 Res & Co maint., tree trim & removal 828 Window Cleaning Jobs of all sizes and types. MOOVERS all work guaranteed 650-969-9111 or 408-399-9111 Clean-ups, grdn lighting, cust. arbors EMERGENCY SERVICE 24 hrs Install: fences, decks, flagstone, paver. 782 Personal Home leak repairs, reroofing Free Est. Lic. 823699 (650)369-1477 LICENSE CALIF. T-118304 Organizers gutter repair & cleaning CarefulClean Lic. #816320 P.M. SERVICES Serving the Peninsula Window Washing Small jobs make big business. Special- izing in kitchen & bath remodeling. TOTAL LANDSCAPING since 1975. Insured. Specialists Ask for our bath remodel special. Call Careful, friendly, fast, still Got Al Peterson Roofing Please check our “A” rating now. (650)493-8266, (650)248-4167 • Design since 1946 on the Better Business • Construction owner-operated! specializing in RL KING REPAIR • Landscaping clutter? • repairs • reroofing Bureau website @ MAINTENANCE Handyman. • roof/gutter www.sanmateo.bbb.org Carpentry Painting Taping. • Quality Work No time, energy, 327-5493 patience or cleaning, repairs • Exterior Pressure Washing No Job Too Small. Since 1967 Brick Stone Work and maintenance Call Richard 650-363-8403 know-how to tidy • Gutter Cleaning Concrete Decks/Fences/Arbors that space? 493-9177 777 Moving Assistance • Deck Refinishing 766 Hauling Planting Drainage 888-664-9274 Retaining Walls Irrigation st Let Clutterboy clear Hauling Rototilling Call ME 1 out and organize your SERVICE ROOFING 650-592-6061 FREE ESTIMATES Stanford Med Student Garage or Office. Lawn Aerating Dethatching 4 Strapping Pros Established 1945 Tractor Work Weed Clearing 650-533-0946 Gary (650)271-0773 FREE ESTIMATES • HOURLY RATE Roof repair specialist • Gutter cleaning (650)329-1810 650-858-2026 LOCAL REFERRALS GALORE! Lic. # 755857 Check us out at Re-roofing • Roof maintenance LOW RATE HAULING www.clutterboy.com 24 hr emergency roofing Residential/Commercial misc. junk. 650.799.4149 650-366-8486 • 650-771-1556 Renovate! .Demolition Removal. Home/Office mov- Extra Toaster? ing. Yard clean-up. Tree trimmings. Same Day Service Jose’s Hauling Experts Have a Look in the Free Estimates (650)274-4510 Our careful workers will do the job for you. 814 Tiling Garage Sale 787 Plaster/Stucco ALEX TILE & MARBLE Home Services Bobcat Service • Demolition and advertise it Stucco repair, cracks, & patching. Kitchen, Bath, Fireplace, Patio Dirt & Concrete Removal • Concrete Removal Foundation vents replaced & patched. All Tile, Marble, Slate, Stone Work section in the Landscape Demolition. Trenching in the Interior plaster repair. Texture match- References, Guarantee Grading. Drainage. Tree Svc. Cleanups (650) 722-0908 ing. 35 years. Small jobs only. Lic # 491398, (650)996-9885 Palo Alto Weekly (650)776-9675, or (650)493-7274 Palo Alto Weekly (650)248-4205 To advertise in this section, call 326-8210. Ask for Ana x212 or Evie x216 Hablamos Español!
Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 43 844 Apts & Studios 844 Apts & Studios 846 Commercial Space 848 Condos & 849 Cottages 852 Homes PA: 1BR/1BA. Prime College Terrace PA: Remodeled 1, 2 & 3BR apts. $925- MP: Downtown, Wonderful, small offi- Townhouses WOODSIDE: 1BR chauffeur’s quarters MP: 2BR/2BA, $1995. back house. for- loc. on quiet cul de sac. Walk to Stan- $1495 + $199 security dep. Ask about ces. Bright window line, fully serviced. MP: Townhomes. 2BR/2.5BA, 2-story, in 19th century carriage house. Wood mal DR, w/ antique set. Breakfast bar. ford & Calif Ave. shops. Spacious, move-in bonus. Remodeled kitchen 1010 Doyle 390 sq. ft. $2250/mo.; 2BR/1BA $1700/mo. Both floors, D/W,RENTED W/D hookup. Avail. Janu- Dbl ovens etc. 2BR/1BA Front house deck, updated appliances & BA. Great with D/W, garbage disposal, built-in 713 Santa Cruz 231 sq. ft. with yard, W/D, fireplace. 1 block from ary 1. N/S, pets considered. $1450/mo. $1850, eat in kit, radiant heat, brick FP. closets/storage, laundry rm., covered microwave. Corner unit, vaulted ceil- Classic Property Srvcs, 650-329-9022 downtown. Cats OK. (415)297-1226 (650)851-1110. Call Dave McKeever (650)323-7751 parking. N/S/P. 2051 Wellesley St. #E. ings, extra storage, laundry, carport $1300. Open Sun. 12-2. (650)279-8936 parking. Near Midtown & Loma Verde. MP: 3BR/2BA, 2 car garage, FR, LR, MP: Newly renovated Retail Shops MV: Condo with 2 master suite layout, Call Laura 650-813-1369 to schedule DR, fireplace, hardwd floors, private available.Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor 2BA, A/C, W/D in unit, frplc, balcony 850 Duplexes-Sixplexes tour. backyard, new kitchen appliances. PA: 2 apts. avail. 1BR, 1st floor near Rd. Contact Panette Talia at: overlooking waterfall, undergrnd prkg, EPA: 2BR/1BA, quiet, residential $2,900 mo. Call (650)450-0559 or pool w/pvt. yard, $1075 mo. 1BR up- (650)847-2041 secure bldg, new flooring-must see! neighborhood. $1190/mo. Section 8 stairs, $925 month. Laundry & covered PA: Spacious, Newly Decorated OK. (650)814-0064 (650)949-2106. Furnished or Unfurnished $1650/mo. Tina, 650-248-5370 parking. $500 Rent Bonus! Agent (650) MP: Prime downtown location, 1690 424-1100. 1BR + More in sixplex MP: 801 Live Oak. Charming Byron nr Middlefield & San Antonio sq. ft. Ground flr retail + 550 mezzan. MV: Downtown, 2BR/1BA single- MV: 61-B Murlagan Ave. 2BR/1BA 2BR/1BA with 3rd BR or Office. Ca- PA: 2BR/1BA Town house style, in Deck • Laundry • Carport • Storage perfect for bistro/café/deli/bakery or story townhouse, garage, patio, new ap- duplex. Private yard. Garage. No pets. thedral ceilings, sep. DR, FP, eat-in small complex. Remodel. kitchen. Pet Welcome • N/S restaurant. Avail. Feb. 2005. Classic pliances, W/D hookup. 35 Church St. No smoking. Avail. now.$1100/mo kitchen, D/W, lndry room W/D. Walk- Hrdwd flrs, beamed ceilings Patio. Avail. Now • $1095/mo. Property Services, 650-329-9022 $1495/mo. (650)279-9288. (650)949-5321, Agent ing distance to dwntwn. Carport. N/S/P. Covered prkng. Indoor cat ok $1350 (650)494-8340 www.ActionProperties.com $2,400 incl. gardener. (650)368-3767 MV: Great West side Location! (650)218-0045 / [email protected] MP: Sand Hill Road. Semi-private fur- PA: Studio, $810 month nished office space, shared conference MV: Large, 2 story 2BR/2BA condo. Immaculate 2BR/1.5BA duplex. MP: Flood Park Area, charming PA: Convenient to Stanford. 1BR/1BA, Incl. W/D, utilities, partly furnished. rooms & kitchen. Internet access, cop- Lots of closets. New paint, wood Eat-in kitchen w/appliances. FP. Lndry. 2BR/1BA, pool, spa, gardener & main- $1095. MOVE IN BONUS! Attractive Close to Downtown, quiet ier, & telephone w/voice mail. floors. Pool. Quiet. Small pets OK. Xeric landscaped yard incl. gardener. tenance included. $2100/mo. courtyard pool, gated bldg, D/W, patio, residential street. Garage for extra (650)234-1319 Cov. parking. Lots of guest parking + Garage w/ auto opener. Walk to shops. (408)272-4399 Spacious, quiet, lndry, carport. N/S, storage. Private entrance, sep storage. $1395/mo. 408-309-3505 N/P/S. $1475/mo (650)948-7542 landscaped yard with stream. MP: Lovely & immaculate 3BR/2BA N/P. (650)493-4339 PA: PRIME DOWNTOWN w/yard, on beautiful street in West (650)326-3310 Suites of 554-2121 sf. MV: PA/LA border. Luxury 1BR/1BA PA: 1BR, rustic setting. Hardwood floors, gardener included. $825/mo. Menlo. Hardwood floors, fireplace. PA: Best Value! Just Renovated! Like On University Avenue/High St. near facing quiet courtyard. Top loc. at The $5,400. Avail. 1/17/05. (650)380-0085 New! Curtner Avenue Apartments. All PA: Studio. Completely Furnished Stanford and train. Dramatic atriums, Domicile. Secure gated entry & garage. Lease. No Pets. amenities. 1BR/1BA. $1040-$1090, Light, quiet, private entrance, garden. extensive windows, high ceilings, Pool, spa, A/C, W/D, refrige, FP, eleva- Contact Michael E. Fox, Agent MP: Menlo Oaks Ave. 2BR/1BA, 1 car 2BR/1BA $1290. (650)941-5579 or Utilities, cleaning service, near trans- quality finishes. Call 650-776-5390 tor, & storage. 550 Ortega Ave. (650) 330-5053 garage. Hrdwd flrs, FP, lg dining area, (650)248-3425. portation, services. N/S/P/Firearms. or view photos/floor plans at $1325/mo. N/S/P. (408)399-9141 AEK w/ new flr, W/D. Lg fenced back $975/mo. + dep. Call (650)852-0492. www.paoffices.com yard, MP schools. N/S/P. Grdnr/gar- PA: Downtown 1BR + den, close to PA: 2BR/1BA Available now. bage incl. Avail. now, $1850. 494-6580 Stanford & train station, move-in Furnished or unfurnished duplex. PA: Sunny, clean 1BR w/balcony & ® bonus. $1250/mo. (650)325-7114 PA: Attorney has law office space Claire Hitomi, Realtor Short or long term. $1550 MP: Sharon Heights neighborhood. view of foothills. AEK, carport, stor- available. Furished secretarial & recep- Residential Real Estate Specialist N/S, N/P. 650-328-4320 PA: Downtown age. In small quiet garden court com- Bright & airy 4BR/3BA home on beau- tion areas. 2600 El Camino Real. Call Condos • Homes • Mansions • More tifully landscaped lot. Las Lomitas 1BR, $1350 plex w/pool. Midtown area. N/P $1000. PA: College Terrace. Charming (650)857-1818 (650) 556-1078 schools. Available 1/10/05. N/P. A/C, pool, jacuzzi & saunas Month-month or lease. 650-494-7116 2BR/1BAupstairs triplex, 1400 sq. ft. Cats ok. Quiet. Non smokers. All price ranges thruout Peninsula $3800/mo. (650)823-4488 PA: Dntwn, 167 Hamilton Ave. 4th flr, Large LR, DR & kitchen, lndry rm, 275 Hawthorne. (650)321-6633. PA: Townhouse-style 2BR/1BA, sunny ERA Wilbur Properties 1200 sf. penthouse w/lg deck. (MUST crown molding, HWF,. W/D, D/W, 2 MP: Sharon Park 4BR/2.5BA. Conve- & bright w/new carpet, paint, remod- Buying • Selling • Leasing SEE!). Also avail. 2nd or 3rd, 2000 - car detached gar. $1950 (650)279-7794 ninent to shops, schools & HWY 280. PA: Dwntwn Forest Ave. Lovely 1BR/ eled kitchen w/European cabinets. Liv- 1BA, A/C, kit/bath w new granite, mar- 4000 sf. $2.50-$2.85 F. SVC. Recently remodeled. No pets. ing room leads to pvt, fenced yard PA: Downtown. Ramona. Lrg, Beauti- $3500/mo. Alpha Property Mgmt, ble tile. Free cable & high spd wireless (408)298-7474 / [email protected] PA: 2 Charming 2BR/1.5BA town- w/garden, laundry, storage, 2 car park- ful 1BR/1BA. Big window in LR, DR, 650-366-5734 Internet. Carport. $1250. Utils incl. cat ing. Near California Ave. shops/ houses, nr Stanford & CalTrain, pvt Carport prkng. water/garbage incl. Cat ok, (408)504-2495, (650)858-3660 msg PA: Office/commerical space. 500 sq. cafes/train. N/S/P. $1100/mo. Classic fenced patio, spac. living & dining ok. Move in bonus. $1295/mo. + dep. MP: West. 4BR/3.5BA, +office, family Property Services, 329-9022 ft., ground floor. $1200/mo. Broker, areas, walk in closet, full BA, gar., (408)504-2495, (650)858-3660 mssg. PA: Excellent Midtown location. 650-322-4433 ext. 11. room, skylights, hrdwd flrs, remodel., add’l storage, onsite laundry. granite counters, grande sub zero, hot Pvt. deck, gardens, pool, cov. parking. PA: Walk to downtown. Newly remod- $1650/mo. REMI ® Co. 650-596-1840 PA: Downtown. Sharp 3BR/2BA, up- Utilities incl. N/S/P. (650)207-9335. PA: Several exec. suite spaces for attor- tub, 2 car, Los Lomitas schools. $5900. eled, 8 units in large, Victorian house. grades, wall to wall carpet, FP, laundry, Agent: Mani Sheik 650-465-6000 1BR/1BA, from $1,195 mo. Share BA or pvt BA. $700-900/mo. neys. Near California Av. Modern, PA: 2BR/2BA condo, 8th floor, corner patio, garage, quiet three-plex. 2BR from $1,495/mo. +dep. Utils & cable incl. N/S. Cat ok. furn., incl. kit, conf. room, reception & unit. Downtown, great views, secure $1900/mo incl. water, garbage & grdnr. MP: West. Charming 2BR/2BA. Large (408)504-2495, or (650)858-3660 mssg internet. From 100-500 sq. ft. building. Pool, gym, lndry on-site, No dogs. 212 Webster. (650)329-8363 kitchen and LR. 2 car garage. Avail. (650)853-1113 parking. $2200/mo. (650)619-2700 now. No pets. $2100 mo. RWC: Near Kaiser PA: Great loc. in Old PA. 2BR/1BA. Linwood Realty, (650)851-0919 GREAT LOCATION! 1BR TRIPLEX $895 PA: South. Deluxe. Pleasant office PA: 2BR/2BA condo. $1700 mo. or $1800/mo. Front house of a 3-plex. Cute garden apt. 1BR/1BA $1000 & up HW floors, upper unit, storage space. 200-6,000 sq ft. Full service, best offer. Washer/dryer & refrigerator Sunny, private, quiet, cute. Great clos- MV: 2BR/1BA house w/laundry room, ets, private deck, carport. W/D. Avail. near Calif. Ave., or 2BR/2BA $2295 W/D 720 Elm (650)473-9983 easy access to freeway. Parking. 744 included. Nicely updated. 1 car garage. big backyard, A/C unit. $1495/mo. A Better Property Management Co. San Antonio, near Middlefield Road. Agent, (650)302-6027. early Jan. Pets neg. (650)906-5931. w/$199 deposit. + $500 move in bonus. in unit, A/C, Gunn H.S. near Page Mill Call (650) 494-3565 to view. For information call Ethel, RWC: Great location & schools. 2BR/ RWC: Cul de sac (650)964-8601 PA: Los Altos border near El Camino. 2BA duplex w/dining room. Small 650.320.8500 1BR CLOSETS $829 RWC: 61 Renato Court. RWC/ATHE- Spacious 2BR/2BA, W/D, all electric yard, 1 car garage, W/D hookup. spacious, quiet, lease, balcony. RTON border. Psychotherapist office MV: 3BR/2BA pets ok. Gorgeous kitchen, secure building & 2 car se- $1700. N/P. Security dep. $1200. Call 1530 Ebener (650)473-9983 and waiting room available Monday, kitchen, frige, hdwd flrs. W/D hook-up, PA: Great neighborhood! Near cured parking, pool. N/P, N/S.. (650)369-8261 Stanford. Spacious, sunny 1BR & 2BR A Better Property Management Co. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. $1900/mo. (650)948-4846 2 car garage, auto. irrigation. Down- apts. Lg. patio, pool, secluded garden, Call (650)216-6082 for more info. town area. Avail Jan 1, ‘05. $2350/mo. RWC: Like new! 2BR/1BA, garage, Call (650)968-2647. laundry, parking. $1100 to $1295/mo. RWC: Near Kaiser PA: New charming craftsman style large yard, W/D hookups. $1550/mo. + (650)493-8198. www.bayareaapts.com 2BR DUPLEX $1187 RWC: Warehouse space, approx. 2,250 3BR/2.5BA townhouse in quiet cul-de- $900 deposit. (650)369-8261 garage, cozy, small yard sq ft. Warrington Ave., Redwood City. sac. Close to Stanford, shopping, & PA: 1BR apt. Hardwood floors, garage, Average rent with lease. Call 650-234-1319 transportation. W/D, frplc, tall ceilings, RWC: Totally remodeled, 2BR/1BA, 1 front yard. Close to Stanford. Quiet 518 Spring (650)473-9983 garage, N/S/P. $3250. 650-814-1582 car garage, N/P. $1350/mo. + $1000 neighborhood $1150/mo. Call A Better Property Management Co 848 Condos & sec. deposit. (650)369-8261 (650)565-8792 PA: Spacious & charming 2BR/2BA RWC: West of ECR Townhouses condo. W/D in unit, D/W, pool. Secure It’s a 1BR UPPER $802 LA: Beautiful pet friendly 2BR/2BA complex & garage. Conveniently locat- 852 Homes Average rent after lease bonus condo in quiet complex. Loyola Cor- EPA/MP: Westside 2BR/1BA. Btwn HUMMER ed. $2000/mo. plus dep. Avail. now. Residential Property Management 919 Clinton (650)473-9983 ners. Berber carpet, FP W/D, 2 car ga- Call Anu at (650)551-1700. University & Willow, near Menalto. More Than An A Better Property Management Co. rage, patio/deck.New kitchen appl. N/S. Hrdwd flrs, new paint, W/D. Lg. back- yard, pet ok. Front yard grdnr. N/S. Address... A Lifestyle $1950/mo, lease. (650)575-1502 WDSD: Kings Mtn. Charming 1400 sf RENTAL HOMES NEEDED RWC: Convenient to 280 & 101. Large condo. 2BR + loft, 1BA. 2 frplc., vault- $1600. Water/garb. incl. 650-322-9335 2BR/1BA w/carport. Water, garbage LA: Downtown Condo. ed ceilings, custom woodwork. Views 650 851-7054 and cable paid. $1300/mo. No pets. Oak Creek 2BR/2BA. Pool. Fresh Paint. of ocean/woods. N/S. Quiet. $2400 mo. EPA: Mandella Estates Luxury Apts. (650)369-8261 or (650)368-2467 + dep. Avail Feb. (650)851-5180 mssg 4BR 3BATH $2395 Park Underground. $1700/mo. ETTER ROP GMT O starting from $1295 Mansell & Co. (650)948-0811 lg. home, HWF down, carpet up. A B P . M . C . RWC: Large 2BR/1BA carport, pool, W + D, D/W, 2 car gar., gardener HOMES/DUPLEXES water, garbage & cable TV paid. 849 Cottages 2286 Pulgas (650)473-9983 MP: 2BR/1.5BA. 1300 sqft. townhome. MP: 5 minutes from Stanford in prime LOS ALTOS TO REDWOOD CITY ● $1300/mo. + $800 security deposit. A Better Property Management Co. Spacious studios, 1 & 2 BRS Frplc, patio, W/D, D/W, garage. Recent West Menlo location 2BR/1BA cottage 6% ($150 Minimum) ● (650)369-8261 or (650)368-2467 27 Beautifully landscaped acres upgrade, carpet & paint, kitchen. Gas Separate lndry room. Partial hdwd flrs, EPA: 3BR/1BA. New paint and carpet. No Leasing Fee along San Francisquito Creek heat, central air. Avail. after 1/15. Pets RWC: Studio/BA with loft avail 12/1. small yard. Storage avail, new carpets. Remodeled kitchen. W/D hook-up. 5 ● High speed internet access case by case. $1900/mo. (650)248-8161 Attached to house with private en- $1400. Water/garb. incl. (650)566-5299 min. to Ravenswood 101 Shopping (650)473-9983 ● State of the art Health Club Cente. Easy freeway access. $1650/mo. ● trance, hardwood floors, kitchenette, Walking distance to Stanford use of W/D, street parking. N/S. MP: Furnished condo. Lovely patios. MP: Charming 1BR, large kitchen , liv- (650)321-9914 or cell: 650-776-9010 PA: $6900/mo. Completely remodeled. Shopping Center 3BR/2BA. Updated kit and BAs. Crescent Park estate. 3BR/3BA, 2 car ● $650/mo plus deposit. (650)450-3222 ing room, hardwood flrs, beamed ceil- 5 Pools and 3 Tennis Courts $2900/mo. Mansell & Co. ings. Garden. Small dog ok. Off street LA HONDA: Sunny, 1100 sq.ft. 1BR/ garage. 2600 sf. Professionally land- ● Cardio, Aqua Aerobic & Yoga SUNNYVALE: Near 280 650-948-0811 prkng. $1550 + utils. Avl 1/01; maybe 1BA + lg den & jacuzzi rm. New kit & scaped 25K sf lot, security gates, in- Classes BA, D/W, W/D, hdwd flrs, skylights, door/outdoor stereo system. Best ● 1BR COZY $780 before. 650-322-6343 or 650-400-5123 10 minutes from Downtown Palo Alto Easy PA/Stanford commute MP: Menlo Commons. 2BR/2BA. Min- wood stove. Pkng, 1/2 acre, yard, Koi schools, walk to downtown. Call ● Fully furnished and accessorized Average rent after lease bonus imum age 55 years old. Garden view, PA: Cute cottage on quiet street, pond. $1475. Call Jim (831)588-9576 (510)579-7135, Owner-Agent. units 731 E. Homestead Rd (408)735-9076 2nd floor, new carpet & new W/D, 2BR/1BA, 900 sq. ft., hardwood floors, ● LA: 3BR/2BA near Rancho Shopping All newly remodeled interiors A Better Property Management Co. pool, spa, security building. Avail pvt. yard, 1 car garage. $1975/mo. 6 PA: 2BR/1BA College Terrace. Family Jan. 9th. Reduced to $1600/mo. Center. Excelent schools. Country style room, dining room, Kitchen nook, Open daily 9 to 5:30 mo. lease. Wilbur Properties living room w/fireplace, 2 car garage, (650)323-6230 (650)847-3800 HWF, W/D, DW, 2-car garage, large 1600 Sandhill Road, P. A. 846 Commercial Space lrg backyard, 2 refridg, water/grbg incl. yard & play structure. $2750/mo. incl. Avl. 12/20. $2900/mo (650)303-8153 gardener. Avail. Jan 1st. (650)856-1744 650 321-1701 180 sq.ft. Quiet office in Bucolic Gar- MP: Sharon Heights, Stunning PA: Very private 1BR/1BA in Old PA. den setting near dwntwn for psycho- 3BR/2.5BA, brown shingled tri-level Prices subject to change Large LR w/view of garden. Fenced LAH: Grand Estate. Pool, private yet PA: 3BR/2BA. Midtown, quiet area, therapist. Available M, W, F-am. Con- townhouse in small complex, living rm yard, hardwood floors, AEK, dishwash- close to Village. 5BR/4.5BA. close to shops, park, schools. Large tact Samuel at (650)615-6868 or email w/fireplace & expansive deck, formal er, W/D, carport, grdnr incl. Big trees. $15,000/mo. Mansell & Co. landscaped yard, remodeled kitchen & [email protected] dining room, sunny/bright eat-in kitch- PA: Prime location, 1 block from El No pets, N/S. $1,300. 650-326-8279. 650-948-0811 BA. HW floors, W/D, A/C. $3200/mo., en w/deck, master suite w/private BA, Camino. Casa Carolina, 3820 Park avail Feb. 1st. 510-206-9769 Blvd. Remodeled large 2BR/2BA apts. ATH/RWC: Inexpensive, professional wardrobe closet, plantation PV: Chalet-type cottage with pool & MP/PV Border: 3BR/2BA, appliances, $1250. AND 1BR/1BA, $1050/mo. offices; 110 sq ft @ $320/mo and 333 shutters/white carpet, pool, 2 car gar. panoramic mountain view. Cathedral 1/2 mi. to Stanford & 280, nr Dish, Las PA: 4BR/2BA Ranch-style home. Gated, quiet complex w/parking, pool sq. ft. @ $700/mo. Waiting rooms N/S/P. $3650/mo. Classic Property ceilings, loft, deck, wall-to-wall carpet, Lomitas school, grdnr. Pet ok. $2650. Family room, living room, eat-in kitch- and laundry. Call (650)493-2424 avail. Carpet, utils. & janitorial incl. Services, (650)329-9022 W/D. $1750/mo. Utilities included. Avail. now. (541)420-6195 (541)382- en, 2-car garage, $3000/mo. including 1 year lease. (650)208-8624 Call (650)851-0780 1325. [email protected] gardener. Available January 1st. Call RWC West of El Camino Real MP: Sharon Heights. 2BR/2BA condo. agent at (650)833-1337. 1BR Closets! $788 MP: $1900/mo. 1000 sq ft. sublease, D/W, A/C, private balcony, 3 sep. WDSD: Sunny private 1BR/1BA on MP: 2BR/1BA. Located on quiet street. 2BR NU DECOR $1095 sunny, open office. Built-in desks, phone lines. Pool, storage, laundry fa- 3.5 acres park like setting. Sun room, Big dinning room looks out onto big PA: Light & bright, updated 4BR/2BA Dishwasher. Avg. rent with lease small kitchen, lots of parking, many cility, covered parking, N/S/P. Includes AEK, DW, microwave. European W/D. front yard w/ huge oak tree. Generous on large lot. N/S/P. $3900/mo. 50 REDWOOD (650)361-1200 amenities. Convenient location, 3525 cable, water & garbage. $1600/mo. Close to 280. Pets ok. N/S $1500 incl. bedrooms. $1850/mo. Call agent Dave Agent, 650-906-6516, A Better Property Management Co. Alameda de las Pulgas. 650-218-7501 Avail. now. Benyam (650)906-8012 utils. Furn. or unfurn. (408)371-7528 McKeever (650)323-7751 [email protected] Page 44 • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly 852 Homes 863 Property 997 Other Legals 997 Other Legals PA: Charming Victorian 4+BR/2BA in Management NOTICE OF PETITION TO prime downtown. Well maintained, Bids or offers in excess of $1,162,000 ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: new fence, new appliances, hardwood are invited for this property and must CATHERINE M. FOTOPOLOS floors, fireplace. N/S/P. $3500/mo. LINWOOD REALTY INC be in writing and presented to the Court 1-04-PR-156590 Call (650)400-9696. Public Notices at the hearing in compliance with the To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, REAL ESTATE & California Probate Court and local rules contingent creditors and persons who PROPERTY MANAGEMENT of the Santa Clara County Superior may be otherwise interested in the will PA: In Barron Park. 3+BR/1.5BA, DESIGNFLUENCE SINCE 1970 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 997 Other Legals Court. or estate, or both, of CATHERINE M. 1600 sf. Frplc., large 2 car garage, yard, NAME STATEMENT NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. FOTOPOLOS, also known as CATH- carpets, drapes. Near park & schools. File No. 454433 F-36625-CA-JB Loan No. 7886088 You are The property will be sold on the fol- ERINE MARIE FOTOPOLOS, CATH- (650) 851-0919 The following individual(s) is (are) doing $2600 mo., gardener included. 595 in default under a Deed of Trust dated lowing terms: A cashier’s check for no ERINE FOTOPOLOS. business as, Designfluence, 127 Lowell Ave- Maybell. Avail. now. (650)947-8075. 2/14/2001. Unless you take action to protect nue, Palo Alto, CA 94301: less than $127,000 must be presented A PETITION FOR PROBATE has your property, it may be sold at public sale. If DAVID ALLEN FOSTER with the bid, and the balance of the pur- been filed by : RICHARD B. BODD- you need an explanation of the nature of the PV: 5-6 BR/2.5 BA home. Available 127 Lowell Avenue chase price shall be paid in cash at the ING in the Superior Court of Califor- proceeding against you, you should contact a 870 Shared Housing Palo Alto, CA 94301 on 12/10. Prime location, very private, lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest close of escrow. Escrow shall close no nia, County of SANTA CLARA. This business is being conducted by an in- easy access to Stanford, newly painted, PA: Beautiful CA Ave. neighborhood. bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a later than the close of business on De- THE PETITION FOR PROBATE dividual. W/D, good storage. $3800/mo. Sunny 2BR/2BA. All appl., FP, deck, state or national bank, check drawn by a state cember 28, 2004. Taxes, rents, operat- requests that RICHARD B. BODD- Registrant has not yet begun to transact grdnr. Prefer fem. N/S/P. Avail. now, or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a (650)529-9559 business under the fictitious business name or ing and maintenance expenses, and pre- ING be appointed as personal represen- state or federal savings and loan association, flex. $675 + 1/2 utils. (650)325-7530 names listed herein. miums on insurance acceptable to the tative to administer the estate of the de- or savings association, or savings bank speci- This statement was filed with the County purchaser shall be prorated as of the cedent. PV: FULLY FURNISHED 6BR/6BA fied in Section 5102 of the Financial Code Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on De- HOME. Views, pool, spa, stables, guest and authorized to do business in this state will date of close of escrow. Examination THE PETITION requests the dece- PA: Comfortable 2 rm. suite w/ walk in cember 14, 2004. be held by the duly appointed trustee as of title, recording of conveyance, trans- dent’s will and codicils, if any, be ad- cottage, very private. Avail. for lease (PAW Dec. 22, 29, Jan. 5, 12, 2004) closet in beautiful house in Professor- shown below, of all right, title, and interest fer taxes, and any title insurance policy mitted to probate. The will and any co- immediately, $15,000/mo. Serious in- ville. Furn. Pvt. BA. Utils, cable, Nep- quiries only. 1-888-481-9797 for appt. conveyed to and now held by the trustee in shall be at the expense of the purchaser dicils are available for examination in tune W/D, broadband, incl. $870. 269- HIGH FLOW DYNAMICS the hereinafter described property under and or purchasers. the file kept by the court. 5587 [email protected] PAUL KANE pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. THE PETITION requests authority THAT RECORDS RWC: Lake front property on over on 1 The sale will be made, but without covenant The undersigned reserves the right to to administer the estate under the Inde- acre. 3BR/3BA fireplace, A/C, great FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding PV: Share nice quiet spacious 4BR NAME STATEMENT title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the refuse to accept any bids. pendent Administration of Estates Act. views. Avail. Dec. 1st. $3600/mo. Call (This authority will allow the personal agent, Sophie Ravel, (650)566-5745 home w/ 1F & 1M, frplc,, quiet cul-de- File No. 454461 remaining principal sum of the note(s) se- sac, beautiful garden, W/D, cleaning, The following individual(s) is (are) doing cured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and Date: December 22, representative to take many actions business as, High Flow Dynamics/Paul late charges thereon, as provided in the 2004______without obtaining court approval. Be- grdnr, & utils incl. Wooded setting, F. Kane/That Record, 400-B Ortega, Ste 306, note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed RWC: Prime location, border of Ather- only. N/S/D/P $750. (650)851-1600. fore taking certain very important ac- ton. 3BR/2BA, hardwood floors. Nice Mountain View, CA 94040: of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and PAUL KANELLAKOS expenses of the Trustee for the total amount ______tions, however, the personal representa- yard. $2750. Call (650)678 0123 or pej- 3584 Lupine Avenue. (at the time of the initial publication of the Svetlana Fenech, Executor tive will be required to give notice to [email protected] RWC: Room for rent. No pets, drugs Palo Alto, CA 94303 Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set interested persons unless they have or drinking. Female preferred. Please This business is being conducted by an in- forth below. The amount may be greater on Attorney: SuttleLaw, P.C. waived notice or consented to the pro- SAN CARLOS: 3BR/2BA plus bonus call 650-364-7937 (home). Or dividual. the day of sale. Beneficiary may elect to bid Attention: John C. Suttle posed action.) The independent admin- 650-576-8644 (cell) to see it. Registrant has not yet begun to transact less than the total amount due. Trustor: Dely One Front Street, Suite 1300 istration authority will be granted un- room. All appliances, laundry room, business under the fictitious business name or L. Odonell an unmarried woman Duly Ap- backyard w/garden. Off Alameda, close names listed herein. pointed Trustee: Quality Loan Services, Inc. San Francisco, CA 94111 less an interested person files an objec- to 101 & 280. $2700 mo. N/S, N/P. 871 Storage This statement was filed with the County Recorded 2/21/2001 as Instrument No. Phone: 415-844-1211 tion to the petition and shows good Avail. Jan. (650)654-4531 Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on De- 15566233 in book XX, page XX of Official Fax: 415-398-1869 cause why the court should not grant MP: CAR, BOAT, TRAILER cember 14, 2004. Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa the authority. SPACES, $60/mo and up. Near El Ca- (PAW Dec. 22, 29, Jan. 5, 12, 2004) Clara County, California, Date of Sale: A HEARING on the petition will be SAN CARLOS: 4BR/2BA. Family mino Real. (650)326-3230 12/30/2004 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the held on January 20, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. room, fireplace, hardwood floors, new North Market Street entrance to the County KIMO’S ELECTRIC AL WORKS in Dept. 13 of the Superior Court of carpets in BRs. Garage, deck, fenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Courthouse, 190 North Market Street, San back yard. Near Clifford School. PA: Downtown double-garage, ideal NAME STATEMENT Jose, California Amount of unpaid balance $2,500 mo. (650)368-5409 File No. 454023 and other charges: $524,640.37 Street Ad- for vintage car storage, very secure, The following individual(s) is (are) doing dress or other common designation of real easy 24 hours access,.lease. Available business as, Kimo’s Electrical Works, 344 property: 1613 Morgan Ct. Mountain View, NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING SAN MATEO: Lovely home on tree now. $350/mo. (650)424-9922 Whitclem Dr., Palo Alto, CA 94306: CA 94043. A.P.N.: 153-13-013 The under- of the City of Palo Alto lined street, 4BR/2BA. Near shops & JAMES HYNDE HEMPSTEAD signed Trustee disclaims any liability for any restaurants of Burlingame Ave. Washer 344 Whitclem Dr. incorrectness of the street address or other Historic Resources Board Palo Alto, CA 94306 common designation, if any, shown above. If & dryer. N/S. $2195/mo. AVR Realty, This business is being conducted by an in- no street address or other common designa- Sally Navarro 650-342-2073 dividual. tion is shown, directions to the location of the Registrant began transacting business un- property may be obtained by sending a writ- der the fictitious business name or names list- ten request to the beneficiary within 10 days 854 Rooms ed here on August 1999. of the date of first publication of this Notice Please be advised the Historic Resources Board shall conduct MP: Available now. Cheery, pleasant This statement was filed with the County of Sale. Date: 12/09/2004 Quality Loan a meeting at 8:00 AM on room nr Sharon Heights & Stanford. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on De- Services, Inc., 319 Elm Street, 2nd Floor, San January 5, 2005 in the Civic Center, Council Chambers, 1st Share BA, some kit. use. $440/mo. + cember 3, 2004. Diego, CA 92101-3006 For Sale infor-mation (PAW Dec. 22, 29, Jan. 5, 12, 2004) call: 916-387-7728 or logon to: Floor, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Any interest- 1/3 utils. N/S/P. Call (650)854-0344 www.calpost.com (619) 645-7711 For NON ed persons may appear and be heard on these items. NICORPA SALE information only Chris Thurman, Asst. PA: Downtown efficiency. Room with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Trustee Sale Officer This Notice is sent for NAME STATEMENT the purpose of collecting a debt. This firm is ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. private entrance & bath. N/S/P. $750. File No. 453753 attempting to collect a debt on behalf of the Deposit + utilities. Free cable, W/D, tel. 881 Acreage The following individual(s) is (are) doing holder and owner of the Note. Any informa- APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Approval of minutes of Historic jack. (650)325-2559 LAST CHANCE TO OWN! New Mexico business as, Nicorpa, 3175 Loma Verde tion obtained by or provided to this firm or Mountains. 30 acres - $19,900. Gorgeous Place, Palo Alto, CA 94303: the creditor will be used for that purpose. Resources Board meetings of December 1 & 15, 2004. grasslands, mature tree cover, 6,300 ft. eleva- NICHOLA MICHELLE MENTE ASAP621418 PAW 12/10, 12/17, 12/22 PA: Midtown. Furn. BR in quiet 2BR/ tion. Mountain views & year round roads. 3175 Loma Verde Place NEW BUSINESS: 1BA apt. Share BA, kit. Pvt ph., W/D, Perfect for horse lovers. Adjacent to national Palo Alto, CA 94303 free Comcast ISP. N/S/P. Male only. forest. Excellent financing. Call today! This This business is being conducted by an in- Notice of Intention To Sell $475 + utils. + dep. Avail. 01/01. Short won't last!1-888-292-9711. (Cal-SCAN) dividual. Real Property At Public Hearings. term OK. Please leave msg. 325-5934 Registrant began transacting business un- Private Sale der the fictitious business name or names list- 1. 1276 Harriet Street, Children’s Library: LAST CHANCE TO OWN! New Mexico ed here on August 30, 2004. 856 Short Term Mountains. 30 acres - $19,900. Gorgeous This statement was filed with the County Case No.: 1-04-PR-155416 Recommendation regarding the adequacy of the Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on No- PA: 3BR/1BA home on Fielding Street. grasslands, mature tree cover, 6,300 ft. eleva- Section 106 Review, historical evaluation for the tion. Mountain views & year round roads. vember 24, 2004. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE Children’s Library, dated November 2, 2004, that Fireplace, bonus room, D/W, large Perfect for horse lovers. Adjacent to national (PAW Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2004) fenced back yard, 2 car detached ga- STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND concludes the structure is eligible for the National forest. Excellent financing. Call today! This FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA rage, quiet street. Pets ok. Avail. imme- won't last!1-888-292-9711. (Cal-SCAN) SALUTE! Historic Register and that the proposed expansion diately. $1600/mo (650)269-5560 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CLARA NAME STATEMENT plans would have no significant environmental 885 Homes For Sale File No.453856 Estate of NICHOLAS C. PARSHOOT- impact. 858 Vacation Rentals The following individual(s) is (are) doing TO, also known as NICHOLAS PAR- Buying or Selling? business as, Salute!, 875 Blake Wilbur Dr., Fabulous 3 level Squaw Valley condo. Save 50% Commission Stanford, CA 94305: SHOOTTO, Deceased OTHER BUSINESS. 4BR/4BA and loft. 2100 sq ft, jacuzzi Kobbeman Properties MOMEL INCORPORATION. & 2 saunas. Ski lease $3500/mo or 1 yr California NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS. lease @ $2400/mo. Available 1/03/05. (650)208-3157 This business is being conducted by corpo- subject to confirmation by this court, at Call Bob (650)949-2020 ration. a hearing in Department 13, on Decem- Registrant has not yet begun to transact ber 27, 2004, at 9:00 a.m., or thereafter STATUS REPORTS ON HISTORIC PROJECTS/SITES. PA: Private Sale: 5BR/3BA contem- business under the fictitious business name or within the time allowed by law, the un- porary spacious Eichler. Unlisted until names listed herein. Pajaro Dunes: Condo, 2BR, 2BA or dersigned as Executor of the Estate of CORRESPONDENCE. Jan. @ $1,100,000. Great nbrhd close This statement was filed with the County 1BR, 1BA. On beach, ocean view. Ca- the above-named decedent, will sell to to parks, schools & trans. Shown by Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on No- ble TV, VCR, CD, tennis, W/D, Pvt. vember 29, 2004. Ricardo and Angela Gonzalez, for appt. only. (650)856-4224 to schedule. REPORTS FROM OFFICIALS. deck, BBQ. 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The agenda may (707)878-2602, ask for Barracca Santa Clara County, California, as fol- December 15, 2004 have additional items added to it up until 72 hours prior to lows: 887 Lots To Whom It May Concern: meeting time. SKI LAKE TAHOE SQUAW VALLEY: 1/4 acre secluded The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: LOT 173, as shown upon that certain West Shore 2 charming choices! lot. Gentle up-slope. Easy winter ac- MASOUDIPOUR MASOUD Map entitled, "TRACT NO. 3734 Questions. If interested parties have any questions regarding Homewood 3BR ski in/ski out. cess. Southern exposure, Near Painted The applicants listed above are apply- GEST RANCH UNIT NO. 4", which the above applications, please contact the Planning Division at Chambers area 3BR charm & com- Rock. 124 Tiger Tail Rd. $335K. 206- ing to the Department of Alcoholic Map was filed for record on October fort, new hot tub. Both avail. weekends 985-4098 [email protected] Beverage Control to sell alcoholic bev- (650) 329-2441. The files relating to these items are available 30, 1964, in Book 187 of Maps, at pa- & weekly. (650)851-4949 erages at: for inspection weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM to 12:00 ges 19 and 20, Santa Clara County Re- 260 CALIFORNA AVE. PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and staff reports will be available 889 Out of Area cords. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 189- PALO ALTO, CA 94306 for inspection on 2:00 PM the Friday proceeding the hearing. TAHOE CITY: Last minute opportuni- 20 ACRE RANCHES. Repossessions. Near 07-058. This property is commonly re- Type of license(s) applied for: ty January & February ski lease. New booming El Paso, Texas. $9,995. $95 ferred to as 1869 Golden Way, Moun- Year's possible. 3BR/2.5BA Hot tub, down/$99 monthly. (10%/216 months) 47 - ON-SALE GENERAL EATING ADA. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or Roads surveyed. Free maps/pictures. Great tain View, California. close to Paige Meadows $2,500/mo. + PLACE & (2) duplicate services in using City facilities, services, or programs or who location. Excellent Timing. Sunset Ranches. (PAW December 22, 2004) utils. Call (650)851-9240. 1-800-343-9444. (Cal-SCAN) The sale is subject to current taxes, would like information on the City's compliance with the Ameri- covenants, conditions, restrictions, res- cans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) 861 Housesitting ervations, rights, rights of way, and 329-2550 (voice) or (650)328-1199 (TDD). COLORADO HORSE PROPERTY 5 AC easements of record. Housesitter wanted. Are you a kind- $49,900. Outstanding Rocky Mtn. views. 500 Fax Your Classified Ad hearted cat person who loves the out- AC open space for recreational use. 4-season doors? Great house near Edgewood Pk recreation, nearby lake. Excellent financing. 326-3541 The property is to be sold on an "as is" Julie Caporgno, Advance Planning Manager & hiking. 650-298-8188. Call now! 1-866-696-5263 (Cal-SCAN) basis, except for title. Palo Alto Weekly • Wednesday, December 22, 2004 • Page 45 997 Other Legals 997 Other Legals 997 Other Legals 997 Other Legals 997 Other Legals 997 Other Legals California, Santa Clara County, located before four months from the hearing NOTICE OF PETITION TO appointed as personal representative to istration authority will be granted un- at 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA, date noticed above. by the court. If you are a person inter- ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: administer the estate of the decedent. less an interested person files an objec- 95113. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept ested in the estate, you may file with MARJORIE ISABEL COCKS THE PETITION requests the dece- tion to the petition and shows good IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of by the court. If you are a person inter- the court a Request for Special Notice 1-04-PR-156562 dent’s will and codicils, if any, be ad- cause why the court should not grant the petition, you should appear at the ested in the estate, you may file with (form DE-154) of the filing of an in- To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, mitted to probate. The will and any co- the authority. hearing and state your objections or file the court a Request for Special Notice ventory and appraisal of estate assets or contingent creditors and persons who dicils are available for examination in A HEARING on the petition will be written objections with the court before (form DE-154) of the filing of an in- of any petition or account as provided may be otherwise interested in the will the file kept by the court. held on January 10, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. the hearing. Your appearance may be in ventory and appraisal of estate assets or in Probate Code section 1250. A Re- or estate, or both, of MARJORIE ISA- THE PETITION requests authority in Dept. 13 of the Superior Court of person or by your attorney. of any petition or account as provided quest for Special Notice form is availa- BEL COCKS, also known as MAR- to administer the estate under the Inde- California, Santa Clara County, located IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a in Probate Code section 1250. A Re- ble from the court clerk. JORIE I. COCKS and MARJORIE pendent Administration of Estates Act. at 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA, contingent creditor of the deceased, you quest for Special Notice form is availa- Attorney for Petitioner: COCKS.. (This authority will allow the personal 95113. must file your claim with the court and ble from the court clerk. /s/ Kenneth A. Cox A PETITION FOR PROBATE has representative to take many actions IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of mail a copy to the personal representa- Attorney for Petitioner: 704 Somerset Lane, been filed by : KENNETH A. COX in without obtaining court approval. Be- the petition, you should appear at the tive appointed by the court within four /s/ J. Ronald Hershberger SBN 033846 Foster City, CA 94404 the Superior Court of California, Coun- fore taking certain very important ac- hearing and state your objections or file months from the date of first issuance 245 Lytton Ave., #300 (650) 574-0179 ty of SANTA CLARA. tions, however, the personal representa- written objections with the court before of letters as provided in section 9100 Palo Alto, CA 94301 (PAW Dec. 15, 17, 22, 2004) THE PETITION FOR PROBATE tive will be required to give notice to the hearing. Your appearance may be in of the California Probate Code. The (650 327-4200 requests that KENNETH A. COX be interested persons unless they have person or by your attorney. time for filing claims will not expire waived notice or consented to the pro- NOTICE OF PETITION TO IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a posed action.) The independent admin- ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: contingent creditor of the deceased, you istration authority will be granted un- OSCAR OBOZA SR. must file your claim with the court and less an interested person files an objec- 1-04-PR-156428 mail a copy to the personal representa- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING tion to the petition and shows good To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, tive appointed by the court within four cause why the court should not grant contingent creditors and persons who months from the date of first issuance of the Palo Alto the authority. may be otherwise interested in the will of letters as provided in section 9100 A HEARING on the petition will be or estate, or both, of OSCAR OBOZA, of the California Probate Code. The Planning & Transportation held on January 3, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. in SR. also known as OSCAR O. OBO- time for filing claims will not expire Dept. 13 of the Superior Court of Cali- ZA, SR. before four months from the hearing fornia, Santa Clara County, located at A PETITION FOR PROBATE has date noticed above. 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA, 95113. been filed by : OSCAR OBOZA, JR. in YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the Superior Court of California, Coun- by the court. If you are a person inter- Please be advised the Planning and Transportation Commission shall conduct a meeting at the petition, you should appear at the ty of SANTA CLARA. ested in the estate, you may file with 7:00 PM Wednesday, January 12, 2005 in the Civic Center, Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 250 hearing and state your objections or file THE PETITION FOR PROBATE the court a Request for Special Notice Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Any interested persons may appear and be heard on written objections with the court before requests that OSCAR OBOZA, JR. be (form DE-154) of the filing of an in- these items. the hearing. Your appearance may be in appointed as personal representative to ventory and appraisal of estate assets or person or by your attorney. administer the estate of the decedent. of any petition or account as provided IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a THE PETITION requests authority in Probate Code section 1250. A Re- All correspondence relating to any of the agenda items below or non-agenda items, which contingent creditor of the deceased, you were not received by the 2:00 PM deadline for inclusion into Commission packets on the to administer the estate under the Inde- quest for Special Notice form is availa- must file your claim with the court and pendent Administration of Estates Act. ble from the court clerk. Friday preceding the meeting date, need to be received before 5:00 PM on the date of the mail a copy to the personal representa- (This authority will allow the personal Attorney for Petitioner: meeting for distribution to staff and Commission members. tive appointed by the court within four representative to take many actions /s/ Joseph T. Oliva Arriola months from the date of first issuance without obtaining court approval. Be- 32543 Jean Dr., Interested persons may appear and be heard. Staff reports for agendized items are availa- of letters as provided in section 9100 fore taking certain very important ac- Union City, CA 94587 ble via the City’s main website at www.cityofpaloalto.org. under Agendas/Minutes/Reports of the California Probate Code. The tions, however, the personal representa- (510) 858-5889 and also at the Planning Division Front Desk, 5th Floor, City Hall, after 2:00 PM on the Fri- time for filing claims will not expire tive will be required to give notice to before four months from the hearing interested persons unless they have (PAW Dec. 22, 24, 29, 2004) day preceding the meeting date. Copies will be made available at the Development Center date noticed above. waived notice or consented to the pro- should City Hall be closed on the 9/80 Friday. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept posed action.) The independent admin- NEW BUSINESS: Public Hearings.
1. Draft Environmental Impact Report Palo Alto/Stanford Development Agreement OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENTS and Lease Project:
The Planning and Transportation Commission will hold a hearing on January 12, 2005 to take public comments on the adequacy of the Draft Environmental Impact Report The Palo Alto Weekly publishes obituaries (DEIR) for the Palo Alto/Stanford Development Agreement and Lease project listed below. about people who lived in, or played a Project Description The City of Palo Alto and Stanford University are proposing to enter into a Development Agreement and lease of the former Mayfield school site providing for Stanford to prominent role in, the community. Obituaries conduct the following development within the Stanford Research Park (SRP): are written by staff writers, based on • A 51-year lease to the City of 6 acres, composed of three parcels (Assessor Parcel Numbers 142-20-053, 142-20-017, 142-20-088) located at the north west corner of El Camino Real and Page Mill Road, to be developed as a information provided by mortuaries and/or soccer complex at the Mayfield site and construction of the soccer complex to consist of one youth field, one adult field, a practice field, a snack/restroom family members. Due to space limits and other facility, and parking for 92 cars and 36 bicycles, • 250 housing units on two development sites currently occupied by research and development/office (R&D/office) uses; the 1.8 acre El Camino Real site reasons, we may not include all the information that consists of three commercially developed parcels (Assessor Parcel Numbers 142-20-047, 142-20-014, 142-20-013) and is located on the west a family wishes. Some families choose to write side of El Camino Real between the Mayfield site and California Avenue, and the 16.96 acre California Avenue site that consists of three developed parcels (Assessor Parcel Numbers 142-019-007, 142-019-006, 142-019-017) and is their own memorial announcements, then located along the south side of California Avenue between Dartmouth and Amherst Streets, and purchase space to publish it. • 300,000 square feet (sf) of replacement R&D/office space, that would be located any where in the SRP, in exchange for the R&D/office space that would be demolished to accommodate the housing.
This DEIR is available for review during the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the following Palo Alto locations: The Classified Department handles funeral • Development Center, 285 Hamilton Avenue • Main Library, 1213 Newell Road announcements for a small fee based on length • College Terrace Library, 2300 Wellesley Street • Downtown Library, 270 Forest • Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road of text. • Department of Planning and Community Environment, 250 Hamilton Avenue, 5th Floor Photos may also be included.
The DEIR is also available for viewing on the City’s website at www.cityofpaloalto.org.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 1, 2004.
NEXT MEETING: January 26, 2005.
Questions. If interested parties have any questions regarding the above applications, please con- tact the Planning Division at (650) 329-2441. The files relating to these items are available for in- spection weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Audio tapes are available at 329- For 2440 and video tapes of meetings are available at the City Cable Desk at 329-2206. This public meeting is televised live on Government Access Channel 26. information ADA. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities, serv- ices, or programs or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) 329-2550 (voice) or (650) 328-1199 (TDD). call 326-8210, ext 239
*** (Blanca) or email Lisa Grote, Chief Planning Official [email protected] Joseph Kott, Chief Transportation Official
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